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 Wanting some information about the annulment process in the Catholic Church? OLV ACTS CORE is sponsoring an “information only” session that will hopefully provide you with what is needed to obtain an annulment. Fr. Matthew Huehlefeld with the Diocese’s Tribunal Office will present information about this process on Wednesday, May 29th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please call Jodie Kosler, ACTS CORE Facilitator, at 550-8000 after 5:00 p.m.
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 The Women's ACTS Retreat will be held June 20th-23rd. Registration forms are available in the Cathedral and at the Rectory. If you need more information, please contact Donna Rodriguez, Director, at 648-2851.
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 Looking for parishioners with friendly faces and welcoming smiles to greet and assist individuals and families as they enter Church for Mass. For more details and to volunteer, contact Wayne or Joan Conaway at 573-7275. Please consider being a part of this new ministry at Our Lady of Victory…your help would be greatly appreciated.
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 Registration forms are available in the Cathedral. The retreat is open to teens completing the 9th-12th grades and will take place August 1st-4th. Forms should be mailed to or dropped off at the Church Office (1309 E. Mesquite Lane, 77901). Spaces are limited–sign up soon. For more info, call John or Dorothy Gehrke, Directors, at 648-2353.
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 Altar Server Training during the summer – mark these dates on your calendars. Call the Rectory at 575-4741 to register or if you have any questions.
OLV students who will be in the 5th grade next August and will be serving at weekly school Masses
June 25-27, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Cathedral
Older registered parishioners attending OLV School, Nazareth Academy or enrolled in the Religious Education Program)
July 7, 3:00-5:00 p.m. (parents are asked to stay from 3:00-3:30 for additional information) and July 8 and 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Cathedral
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 SUMMER PLAY DAYS are back! Come play on Tuesday and Thursday morning in June and July. Watch the bulletin for details.
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You can watch the televised Sunday morning Mass videos on the web. The recorded Liturgy can be reached by clicking on the “Televised Mass” link on the left side of the screen.
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 Diocese of Victoria announces summer camps- Please call 573-0828 or visit www.victoriadiocese.org.
Camp David, Junior High Session I- June 9-11, Renewal Center (deadline May 24)
Camp David, Elementary Sessoin – June 12, Renewal Center (deadline May 24)
Camp David, Junior High Session II – June 12-14, Renewal Center (deadline May 24)
Discipleship Week – June 24-27, Renewal Center (deadline June 1)
Vocation Camp – July 14-17, Cooper Farm, Ledbetter
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Take a trip with Father Berger... |
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Visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee and other points of interest with Father David Berger in June 2014. The cost of the trip is $3999/person-includes airfare/accommodations/etc. Please contact Proximo Travel Agency by calling toll free (855)842-8001 or emailing
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for more information and to sign up.
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Our Lady of Victory parishioners may make donations online to Our Lady of Victory Cathedral and School. To sign up, click the “Online Giving” link. See how easy it is to make regular or one time contributions to the Church and School.
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The Funeral Meal Committee is looking for ladies wanting to help provide food for funeral meals for families of our parishioners. If interested, please call Robbie Lauger (573-9926) or the Rectory (575-4741).
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Safe Environment Training |
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 Attendance at a Diocesan Safe Environment Class is required of all adults working with youth in Religious Education programs, Catholic Schools, Boy/Girl Scouts, Teen ACTS, etc. and enables you to volunteer in any parish/school in the Diocese. During the summer, classes will be offered in the Religious Education Office on the following dates –
Tuesday, June 4th, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30th, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11th, 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 575-8132.
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Sunday, June 2nd
Incoming 8th and 9th Grade Students and Parents (OLV School, Nazareth Academy and Religious Education Program) from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Gym. Father Michael will lead this presentation covering requirements for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sunday, September 15th
Final year Confirmation Retreat – mandatory for all to be confirmed Spring 2014 (St. Joseph High School and Religious Education Program)
Location and time to be announced. Sponsor or parent must attend with child; no make up session planned – please mark on your calendar now.
Please call the Religious Education Office at 575-8132 if you have any questions.
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 Limited openings remain for students to be enrolled at Our Lady of Victory School for the 2013-2014 school year. Call the School Office at 575-5391 for more information.
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The 11:30 a.m. Mass’s Children’s Liturgy will take a summer break – last gathering will be Sunday, May 26th. Thanks to all the young people who took part these past months – we love having you worship with us. Thanks also to the Children’s Liturgy coordinators – we truly appreciate your sharing the Word of God with these youngsters. See everyone again in September!
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Spiritual Renewal Center is in need of a full-time Maintenance employee. The candidate must have air conditioning and electrical background and be willing to be on call and have their own tools. Please go to the Diocesan website (www.victoriadiocese.org) to apply and contact Deacon Joe Duplan at 572-0836 or 894-1699 to set up an appointment.
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Diocese of Victoria Pastoral Institute will present “Catechism of the Catholic Church” on May 7, 15, 22 and 23, St. Agnes Parish Hall (Edna), 7:00-9:15 p.m., led by Brother Patrick Wildgen, O.SS.T. Cost is $20 for the course and $25 for the book. To register, call 573-0828 or go online at www.victoriadiocese.org, under “Ministries” click “Pastoral Institute” and then “Continuing Education”.
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Books and Videos Available |
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The Diocesan Library & Media Center at the Chancery has books and videos for personal viewing or use in classrooms. Their office hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The library’s contents are listed at www.victoriadiocese.org. Call 573-0828 for more information.
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 Registration for the 2013/2014 Religious Education program has now ended. Late registration for the very few remaining class openings begins July 29th with a late fee due in addition to the registration fee. Classes begin Wednesday, August 28.
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