RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 10, 2018 until Monday, April 29, 2019. For more information about the RCIA Program, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.

Mothers of Grace is a group of moms that gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their children and keeping their families strong through God's grace. The moms meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Leslie Book at Book.leslie@gmail.com.

These classes will be taught by Fr. Kristopher on Monday evenings March 25 - April 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Even though the classes are taught during the RCIA sessions, all are welcome to attend and learn more about the High Holy Days of the Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. For more information, contact the Church Office at 575-4741.

The Emmaus Counseling Center is presenting this 5-week Lenten DVD series and reflection on Tuesdays from March 5 - April 9 (not meeting March 12) from Noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Please bring your lunch to enjoy during this hour. Register by calling the Emmaus Center at 212-0830. This study highlights the beauty of the Rite of Penance and its transformative power of grace that God offers us in the Sacrament of Penance.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. The active members assist at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings, make home communion visits to shut-ins while the praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Pauline Pena at 361-550-0167 for more information or if any questions.

Men's ACTS Retreat Team Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Registration for the May 16 - 19 Men's ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center are available online or at the Parish Office. For more information, contact Jeremy DeDear, Director, at 935-3473.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

With this lesson, we reach the summit of the Old Testament, God's promise of an everlasting Kingdom to David. We pick up the story with Joshua, Moses' hand-picked successor. The plan of the conquest of Canaan and the promise of possessing the "Promised Land" can be seen as typological images of God's mission to offer the gift of salvation to the world. In this series, we will finish reading the Old Testament, from Joshua to Malachi, and see how it prepares us for the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham for the coming of the Messiah. These classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning March 13 until April 10 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). To sign up or if you have any questions, contact Jenny Vincent at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

For more information on these programs - Disciples on the Journey and a Biblical Walk with Mary, contact Jenny Vincent at the Parish Office (575-4741).

First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins 6:30 p.m. and ends prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass every Friday Friday. Sign-up sheets are available in the Cathedral's vestibule. Please consider signing up for Eucharistic Adoration. All empty time slots need to be filled prior to opening Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Otherwise, we will have to alter the Adoration hours. Holy Hour for Vocations is held immediately following the 6:00 a.m. Mass at the beginning of Adoration. This is a time for public and private prayer.

All men of the parish are invited to take part in the "That Man is You!" program on Friday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). For more information, contact Cody Horton (935-2822), Jimmy Omecinski (573-4701) or the OLV Church Office (575-4741). Additional information can be found at olvcathedral.org - Men's Group.

Stations of the Cross are held during Lent at 6:00 p.m. immediately following the Friday 5:30 p.m. Mass.

The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.

Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This blessing for parents and their unborn child is given following all Masses on the weekend of the first Sunday of each month.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.

First Sunday Coffee, Donuts and Fruit (hosted by the Altar Society) will be held in the Cafeteria following the 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Masses.

Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses. This blessing for parents and their unborn child is given following all Masses on the weekend of the first Sunday of each month.

Children's Liturgy of the Word for children 4 years of age to 2nd graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass (except for June, July and August). For more information or to volunteer to help with this ministry, contact Bianca Horton at bmaries14@yahoo.com. or the Church Office at 575-4741.

Vespers is the traditional name for Evening Prayer, which is one of the offices that make up the Liturgy of the Hours---the daily prayer of the Church. This ancient form of sung prayer consists of Scripture (mostly psalms), writings from the Church Fathers and intercessory prayers. at 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Join us for GROUND ZERO - the Cathedral's Youth event made just for high schoolers. The group meets on the first and third Sundays of the month with Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by food, faith and fun in the Cathedral Center till 8:30 p.m. Spread the word and bring a friend! For more information, contact Matthew Schaefer, Youth Director, at 484-1632 or mschaefer@olvcathedral.org.

ACTS Core meets monthly on the first Monday at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Library. Contact Don Pennington at pennindw@suddentlink.net if any questions. Due to a scheduling conflict the April meeting is being held on the second Monday of the month.

A Lenten Penance Service will be held on Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. Additional priests will be available to hear confessions during this time.

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 10, 2018 until Monday, April 29, 2019. For more information about the RCIA Program, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.

These classes will be taught by Fr. Kristopher on Monday evenings March 25 - April 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Even though the classes are taught during the RCIA sessions, all are welcome to attend and learn more about the High Holy Days of the Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. For more information, contact the Church Office at 575-4741.

The Emmaus Counseling Center is presenting this 5-week Lenten DVD series and reflection on Tuesdays from March 5 - April 9 (not meeting March 12) from Noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Please bring your lunch to enjoy during this hour. Register by calling the Emmaus Center at 212-0830. This study highlights the beauty of the Rite of Penance and its transformative power of grace that God offers us in the Sacrament of Penance.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. The active members assist at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings, make home communion visits to shut-ins while the praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Pauline Pena at 361-550-0167 for more information or if any questions.

Our Lady of Victory Altar Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the OLV Cafeteria. The Social beings at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All women of the parish are invited to attend. Contact Carolyn Koop, President, at 550-2399 for more information or if you have any questions.

This Baptismal Instruction Class for parents and sponsors is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Parents of children being baptized at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory must be parishioners. Parents who are baptizing their child at another Catholic Church and sponsors who need to attend a class in order to meet requirements of being a baptismal sponsor at another parish are welcome to attend. Participants will receive proof of attendance at the end of the evening to take to their parish to be included with the records required for the baptism. Parents of children to be baptized at the Cathedral should bring the child's city-issued birth certificate so that a copy may be made for the church records. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 575-4741.

Men's ACTS Retreat Team Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Registration for the May 16 - 19 Men's ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center are available online or at the Parish Office. For more information, contact Jeremy DeDear, Director, at 935-3473.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Join others in praying together the Patriotic Rosary for our country and her leaders on April 10, the 2nd Wednesday of April, at 5:00 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Morning Glory Helpers is a parish ministry group of women dedicated to promoting a relationship with Jesus through Marian devotion. "Our mission is to encourage one another in finding and using our personal talents, and cultivating rich meaningful prayer lives, as well as sharing what it means to open our minds and hearts to Jesus through His Blessed Mother, Mary." If you would like to find out more about the group or how to participate, contact Vern Crockett at MorningGloryHelpers@gmail.com.

With this lesson, we reach the summit of the Old Testament, God's promise of an everlasting Kingdom to David. We pick up the story with Joshua, Moses' hand-picked successor. The plan of the conquest of Canaan and the promise of possessing the "Promised Land" can be seen as typological images of God's mission to offer the gift of salvation to the world. In this series, we will finish reading the Old Testament, from Joshua to Malachi, and see how it prepares us for the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham for the coming of the Messiah. These classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning March 13 until April 10 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). To sign up or if you have any questions, contact Jenny Vincent at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

For more information on these programs - Disciples on the Journey and a Biblical Walk with Mary, contact Jenny Vincent at the Parish Office (575-4741).

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. For more information on this choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

Monthly Adoration, Praise & Worship is held on April 11, the 2nd Thursday of April, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. This night is sponsored by the Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the parish. Everyone is invited to join them at this wonderful night of community and prayer - especially our youth. For more information, call the Rectory at 575-4741.

All men of the parish are invited to take part in the "That Man is You!" program on Friday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). For more information, contact Cody Horton (935-2822), Jimmy Omecinski (573-4701) or the OLV Church Office (575-4741). Additional information can be found at olvcathedral.org - Men's Group.

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is sung at 5:10 p.m. before the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Fridays (except on First Fridays) in the Cathedral.

Stations of the Cross will be held during Lent at 6:00 p.m. immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.

Children's Liturgy of the Word for children 4 years of age to 2nd graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass (except for June, July and August). For more information or to volunteer to help with this ministry, contact Bianca Horton at bmaries14@yahoo.com. or the Church Office at 575-4741.

Vespers is the traditional name for Evening Prayer, which is one of the offices that make up the Liturgy of the Hours---the daily prayer of the Church. This ancient form of sung prayer consists of Scripture (mostly psalms), writings from the Church Fathers and intercessory prayers. Join us for Vespers on the first Sunday of the month and on all the Sundays of Lent at 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Holy Week Confessions will be heard on Monday, April 15, from 11:00 a.m. - Noon and 3:00 - 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Holy Week Confessions will be heard ion Monday, April 15, from 11:00 a.m. - Noon and 3:00 - 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral.

Join others on Monday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral for monthloy church cleaning. This is also a great way to get service hours!

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 10, 2018 until Monday, April 29, 2019. For more information about the RCIA Program, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.

Mothers of Grace is a group of moms that gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their children and keeping their families strong through God's grace. The moms meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Leslie Book at Book.leslie@gmail.com.

These classes will be taught by Fr. Kristopher on Monday evenings March 25 - April 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Even though the classes are taught during the RCIA sessions, all are welcome to attend and learn more about the High Holy Days of the Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. For more information, contact the Church Office at 575-4741.

The Chrism Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Tuesday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. During this special Mass, Bishop Cahill will bless the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Chrism and the priests of the Diocese of Victoria as a group will renew the vows they took at their ordination. All are invited to this special Liturgy held every year during Holy Week.

Bring your friends and games (dominoes, cards, board games, etc.) for an afternoon of fun and fellowship every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Coffee will be provided. Bring your own drinks and snacks to share. Everyone is welcome! Contact Joan Conaway at 573-7275 for more information.

Men's ACTS Retreat Team Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Registration for the May 16 - 19 Men's ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center are available online or at the Parish Office. For more information, contact Jeremy DeDear, Director, at 935-3473.

Tenebrae is the name given to the service belonging to the last three days of Holy Week and is a service of prayer, music and silence . While the congregation does join together in some prayer, prayers are also said silently, as we start to feel the true gravity of Holy Week and the sacrifice of Our Lord. The tone of the service is most noticeably mournful and the darkness of the Tenebrae service seems to have been designedly chosen to mark the Church's desolation as it prepares for Christ's Passion and Death.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Holy Week Confessions will be heard in the Cathedral on Wednesday, April 17, from 11:00 a.m. - Noon and 3:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Holy Week Confessions will be heard in the Cathedral on Wednesday, April 17, from 11:00 a.m. - Noon and 3:00 - 5:15 p.m.

On Holy Thursday, a collection if taken up for the education of the young men in the seminary for the Diocese of Victoria. The cost of education per seminarian is $35,000 annually. Please prayerfully consider supporting this effort.

The Mass of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Following Mass, Adoration will be held in the Cafeteria until Midnight.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the Cafeteria following the Mass of the Lord's Supper until Midnight.

The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.

This Celebration of the Resurrection at the 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass is the most impressive of the Liturgical Year and includes the Service of the Light, Liturgy of the Word, Reception of Converts, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.

Masses on Easter Sunday will be at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. There WILL NOT be a 6:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday.

The parish's Finance Council meets at the Rectory at 5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month (except in December).

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 10, 2018 until Monday, April 29, 2019. For more information about the RCIA Program, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. The active members assist at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings, make home communion visits to shut-ins while the praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Pauline Pena at 361-550-0167 for more information or if any questions.

Men's ACTS Retreat Team Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Registration for the May 16 - 19 Men's ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center are available online or at the Parish Office. For more information, contact Jeremy DeDear, Director, at 935-3473.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

All men of the parish are invited to take part in the "That Man is You!" program on Friday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). For more information, contact Cody Horton (935-2822), Jimmy Omecinski (573-4701) or the OLV Church Office (575-4741). Additional information can be found at olvcathedral.org - Men's Group.

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is being sung before the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This service will be held weekly at 5:10 p.m. with the exception of First Fridays of the month.

Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. The Subcommittee on the Catholic Home Missions funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Receptions will be held following all Masses this weekend honoring Fr. Kristopher for his years of dedicated service to Our Lady of Victory parish and school.

Receptions will be held following all weekend Masses honoring Fr. Kristopher for his years of dedicated service to Our Lady of Victory parish and school.

Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. The Subcommittee on the Catholic Home Missions funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups.

Graduating High School Seniors will be honored at the 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by a brunch for the seniors and their immediate family in the Cathedral Center. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 575-5741.

Children's Liturgy of the Word for children 4 years of age to 2nd graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass (except for June, July and August). For more information or to volunteer to help with this ministry, contact Bianca Horton at bmaries14@yahoo.com. or the Church Office at 575-4741.

RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 10, 2018 until Monday, April 29, 2019. For more information about the RCIA Program, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. The active members assist at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings, make home communion visits to shut-ins while the praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Pauline Pena at 361-550-0167 for more information or if any questions.

Men's ACTS Retreat Team Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Registration for the May 16 - 19 Men's ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center are available online or at the Parish Office. For more information, contact Jeremy DeDear, Director, at 935-3473.