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Masses on Ash Wednesday, February 17
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| 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 5:30 p.m. |
ASHES WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE DAY ON ASH WEDNESDAY BUT ONLY AT THE MASSES LISTED ABOVE.
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Special Collection on Ash Wednesday |
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Church in Central and Eastern Europe - There will be a special collection on Ash Wednesday to help with the various needs to revive Catholicism in these countries. Following years of religious oppression, the people are now finally free to practice their faith. Please contribute to assist them in these continuing efforts.
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During Lent, Mass on Fridays will be at 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. In addition, Stations of the Cross and a Communion Service will be held at 5:30 p.m.
Note: On the First Friday of March (March 5), Mass will be at 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. and also at 5:30 p.m. We will not have Stations of the Cross on that date since it is the first Friday of the month.
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OLV Youth Program Fish Fry |
The OLV Youth Ministry Fish Fry will be held on February 19th, March 5th, and March 26th. The menu consists of catfish, hushpuppies, cole slaw, green beans, garlic bread and tea. The cost is $6.50 for either dining in the cafeteria or take out. Serving times will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
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 The OLV PTC Spring BBQ will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Pick up plates from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Serving brisket, potatoes, green beans and relishes. Plates will be to go only. Pick up in the Laurent St. parking lot. All proceeds go into the PTC general fund to provide needed equipment and supplies for the school athletics, library and classrooms.
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 Saturday, February 20th, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 302 E. Red River (next to St. Joseph High School) - Anyone wishing to donate items to this fundraiser for parishioners who will be attending the 2011 World Youth Day, please call Wendy at 485-0844 or 655-0531, Pam at 576-1348 or 550-3223, or you may email
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. Items should be in a condition ready to sell and preferably priced beforehand (although if not priced, still bring).
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 The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. All Christ's faithful are obligated by Divine Law, each in his/her own way, to do penance. So that all may join together in a certain common practice of penance, days and seasons of penance are officially prescribed by the Church. On these days, Catholics are, in general, to engage in works of piety and charity and to practice self-denial especially by observing the fast and abstinence regulations prescribed by the Church, namely:
- Fasting and abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
- Abstaining from meat on all Fridays of Lent (required of all those 14 years of age and older)
- Fasting by taking only one main meal during the day-in addition, two light meals are permitted; consumption of solid food between meals is prohibited, but liquids may be taken at any time; law of fast binds those between the ages of 18-59)
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Those who by reason of their young age are not bound by the laws of fast and abstinence should be taught the true meaning of penance.
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 During Lent, we will participate in Operation Rice Bowl, the program which calls us to pray, fast, learn and give during our Lenten journey. Proceeds benefit the poor around the world. Bowls are available in the Church.
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Religious Education Program |
 Registration for the 2010-2011 Religious Education Program year has begun and will continue until March 10. Current students received a form with their February newsletter. Completed forms and payment may be mailed or taken to the Religious Education Office or the parish Rectory. Families who are not enrolled in the program at this time, are asked to call the Religious Education Office at 575-8132 to obtain a registration form or for more information. Openings in classes are limited so please register early to secure your child's place in a class beginning September 2010.
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Registration for Our Lady of Victory School (grades 3K - 8th) will be held for new students in March:
Wednesday, March 10 - Families who were registered parishioners of OLV Cathedral as of Dec. 31, 2009
Thursday, March 11 - Families who are parishioners of another Catholic Church and non-Catholic families.
Call 575-5391 for more information or visit www.ourladyvictory.org. |
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| Interested in getting involved with a new parish ministry program providing funeral meals for parish families experiencing the death of loved ones? If you would like to be put on a "call list" to supply a dish or give a helping hand in other ways, call Robbie Lauger at 920-9926 or e-mail her at
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or call the Rectory at 575-4741. This ministry is just "getting off the ground" so all help and input to make it a success would be greatly appreciated. |
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August 10 - 23, 2011
Fr. David Berger and Fr. Bryan Heyer will lead the group to Madrid, Spain, for this event. Limited to the first 20 from the Diocese of Victoria. Must be 18 by June 1,2011. Cost is approximately $3500; fundraising opportunities will be held to help with the cost. Deadline to sign up is November 26, 2009 when a $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot. For more details or to sign up, please call Wendy at 485-0844/575-8132 or email her at
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Attention all Parish Youth: Join us the 3rd Sunday of each month in the Youth Hut.
| Grades 6-8 |
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4:30 - 5:45 p.m. |
| Grades 9-12 |
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7:15 - 8:30 p.m. |
You're invited to join us at the 6:00 p.m. Mass those evenings before or after the gathering you attend.
Watch the bulletin and website for announcements about upcoming youth events. A signed permission form (if not currently in the OLV CCD Program) will need to be completed by a parent. Everyone is welcome - invite your friends! Any questions, call Wendy Eggert, OLV Youth Director, at 485-0844 or 575-8132 or you can email her at
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RCIA Classes are held on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Catholic Church and considering becoming a Catholic are welcome. For more info, call 575-4741. |
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Be sure to check out Father David's daily reflections on the readings by clicking on "Parish Priest Blogger" on the menu, or click here.
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