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The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Dorothy Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center (St. Bridget Room) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 361--576-2935.

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

There will be a special Mass for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Cathedral. This gives everyone a chance to pray together for our Church and in gratitude for Pope Francis' life and service.

Registration for 2025-2026 Religious Education Formation classes will be held on the following Wednesdays - February 26, March 26 and April 23 - from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the OLV Annex. If you are unable to make one of those dates, the Religious Education Office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 p.m.) unless otherwise stated in the weekly newsletter and church bulletin. If you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

Launched in 1998, the Home Missions Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. Since its inception, the Appeal 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.

A High School Mini-Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 3:30 - 8:30 PM in the Cathedral Center. There is a $25 registration fee to attend. Please contact the Religious Education Office at 361-575-1832 to register and if you have questions.

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

All men of OLV parish are invited to learn how they can combine singing, their faith and personal development by participating in OLV's Schola Cantorum. The group will get together on Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. first gathering in the Victory Annex and then singing as a group at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. For more information, visit olvcathedral.org/schola, email Glenn Hunter (OLV's Music Director) at [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 575-4741.

Launched in 1998, the Home Missions Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. Since its inception, the Appeal 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.

Religious Education students will make their First Holy Communion at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 27.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Dorothy Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center (St. Bridget Room) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 361--576-2935.

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

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

All Night Adoration is held on the Thursday evening before each month's First Friday. Adoration will be held in the Cathedral beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, continue through the night and end right before the First Friday 6:00 a.m. Mass. Please consider spending some prayerful and quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament during these special times.

First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends with Benediction prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass every First Friday. Sign-up sheets at this time are available in the Cathedral. 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.

A blessing for expectant parents asking God to bless and strengthen them and their unborn child is available after all Masses on the first weekend of the month. Simply gather at the center communion rail after Mass to alert Father of your desire for a blessing. Let us pray for these parents and their child along with the right of all children to be born.

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

All men of OLV parish are invited to learn how they can combine singing, their faith and personal development by participating in OLV's Schola Cantorum. The group will get together on Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. first gathering in the Victory Annex and then singing as a group at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. For more information, visit olvcathedral.org/schola, email Glenn Hunter (OLV's Music Director) at [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 575-4741.

A blessing for expectant parents asking God to bless and strengthen them and their unborn child is available after all Masses on the first weekend of the month. Simply gather at the center communion rail after Mass to alert Father of your desire for a blessing. Let us pray for these parents and their child along with the right of all children to be born.

Our Lady of Victory's Altar Society will sponsor a "Cinco de Mayo" Tacos, Tamales & Treats" drive-thru fundraiser on Sunday, May 4, at the Cathedral Center (Airline Entrance) from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out). They will have $12 plates-to-go (6 tacos and 6 tamales) for sale along with bagged treats-to-go for $4.00!

Deacon Matthew and Lupe Schaefer lead monthly Baptism classes on the 1st Sunday of the month from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Registered parishioners who are parents of a child to be baptizzed at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory should bring their child's birth certificate to the class. Parents and sponsors of children to be baptized at another Catholic Church will receive a completion certificate at the end of the class to present at the church of Baptism. The Baptism class is for adults only. If there are any questions, please all the Parish Office (575-4741).

Children's Liturgy of the Word for 4-year olds - 1st graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on several Sundays each month (except June, July and August). Children gather before the 1st Reading and walk together to a nearby classroom to listen to the readings and the Gospel in a form that they can easily understand and also do a fun activity that goes along with what they just heard before returning to their parents at Mass. A lead "teacher" and 2 helpers are in the classroom with the children. Parents should take their child to the restrooms before Mass so that the limited time in the classroom will be focused on the readings. For more information or if you would like to help with this important parish ministry, please contact Heather Galvan at [email protected] or call 361-649-4646.

"Super Sundays" sponsored by OLV Youth Ministry will be held for Confirmation I & II students on the first Sundays of February - May 2025 (February 2, March 2, April 6 and May 4) in the Cathedral Center beginning at 4:00 p.m. Each of these Sundays will be packed full of faith formation, Mass preparation and a deeper understanding of their faith. This is a mandatory program for all Confirmation students. For more information or if you have questions, please call the Religious Education Office at 361-575-8132 or email [email protected].

Join us for GROUND ZERO - the Cathedral's exciting and fun 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 Deacon Matthew Schaefer at [email protected]. .

Join other junior high youth for food, fun and fellowship at the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall) from 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of each month. If you would like more information, contact Laurie Longoria (512-433-0724) or Carlos Longoria (512-709-3722).

ACTS Core meets monthly on the first Monday at 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Clare Meeting Room). Contact Kevin Ruiz, ACTS CORE Facilitator, at (979)255-2329 for more information on the parish's ACTS Ministry.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Dorothy Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

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 Tuesdays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex . All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if childcare is needed, please contact Jennifer Ruiz at [email protected] or 676-7676.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center (St. Bridget Room) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 361--576-2935.

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

Our Lady of Victory ACTS CORE is sponsoring a Women's ACTS Retreat on May 8 - 11 at the Spiritual Renewal Center. Send-off for the retreat will be held at the OLV Cafeteria at 6;00 p.m. For more information on how to register for the retreat or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Omecinski, Retreat Director, at 361-935-8010 or the Parish Office at 361-575-4741.

Our Lady of Victory ACTS CORE is sponsoring a Women's ACTS Retreat on May 8 - 11 at the Spiritual Renewal Center. For more information on how to register for the retreat or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Omecinski, Retreat Director, at 361-935-8010 or the Parish Office at 361-575-4741.

Our Lady of Victory ACTS CORE is sponsoring a Women's ACTS Retreat on May 8 - 11 at the Spiritual Renewal Center. For more information on how to register for the retreat or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Omecinski, Retreat Director, at 361-935-8010 or the Parish Office at 361-575-4741.

The Cathedral Charities Collection is taken up on the 2nd weekend of each month. Donations may be sent during the month to the Church Office. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry that provides for assistance to the less fortunate.

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

All men of OLV parish are invited to learn how they can combine singing, their faith and personal development by participating in OLV's Schola Cantorum. The group will get together on Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. first gathering in the Victory Annex and then singing as a group at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. For more information, visit olvcathedral.org/schola, email Glenn Hunter (OLV's Music Director) at [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 575-4741.

Our Lady of Victory ACTS CORE is sponsoring a Women's ACTS Retreat on May 8 - 11 at the Spiritual Renewal Center. The ladies will return Sunday and attend the 11:30 a.m. Mass together. Following the Mass, there will be a meal at the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall) for retreatants and their immediate family members. For more information, contact Kim Omecinski, Retreat Director, at 361-935-8010 or the Parish Office at 361-575-4741.

The Cathedral Charities Collection is taken up on the 2nd weekend of each month. Donations may be sent during the month to the Church Office. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry that provides for assistance to the less fortunate.

Bishop Cahill will confirm St. Joseph High School students who are parishioners of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral on Sunday, May 11, at the 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass. If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Education Office at 361-575-8132.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Dorothy Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

The Altar Society's monthly meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July and August) in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). The evening begins with a social at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting. All ladies of the parish are invited to come and be involved in this parish ministry. For more information, contact Carolyn Koop, Altar Society President, at 361-550-2399.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center (St. Bridget Room) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 361--576-2935.

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

The Knights of Columbus Council #1329 will lead the Patriotic Rosary on the 2nd Wednesday of the month prior to the Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Join us in praying for our country and her leaders.

Men of Victory, a parish ministry group of men, invites adult men of all ages - single, married, empty nesters, etc. to their meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The meetings are held in the Cathedral Center (St. Agnes Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Deacon Matthew Schaefer at 361-484-1632 or email [email protected] or call Jacob Ortega at 361-935-7132.

This annual Diocesan Special Collection supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Victoria Diocese. Please prayerfully consider donating to this effort and help those men who have spent their lives in service to God and His Church.

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

This annual Diocesan Special Collection supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Victoria Diocese. Please prayerfully consider donating to this effort and help those men who have spent their lives in service to God and His Church.

Join us for Youth Ministry Night - 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 at 361-484-1632.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Dorothy Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

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 Tuesdays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex . All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you need childcare, please contact Jennifer Ruiz at [email protected] or by calling 361-676-7676.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center (St. Bridget Room) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 361--576-2935.

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

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

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Dorothy Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center (St. Bridget Room) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 361--576-2935.

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

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