THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS APRIL 10, 2016

A Message From Our Pastor HappeningWeekend in Parishthe Parish Happenings During Lent

As our Easter Season continues to Our Lady of Victory Altar Society unfold, we hear proclaimed today, in the Gospel of Saint John, of another All ladies of the parish are invited to attend the monthly encounter the apostles had with Je- Altar Society meeting on Tuesday, April 12, in the sus. Initially, they did not know it Cafeteria. A social will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by was , but later, through the ac- the business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are tions of Christ, they came to recog- short! Please come and join us! Dues are only $5. nize him. It is in this passage, from the twenty-first Chapter of the Gos- pel, that we hear Jesus ask Peter, Next Youth Mass three times, “Do you love Sunday, April 17 — 6:00 p.m. me?” Jesus did not need the assur- Youth Needed to Assist at the Sunday Youth Mass ance of Peter's love. It was the Lord The Youth Mass, held the 1st and 3rd weekend of reassuring Peter of his gift of for- each month at 6:00 p.m., is served by our high giveness and mercy. Three times Peter denied Jesus. Three times school/college age youth and young adults. Call the Parish Jesus offered him peace and asked him to tend and feed his Office (575-4741) to volunteer to serve as greeters/ushers, lec- sheep. In the end, Jesus said to Peter, just as he says to us, tors, gift bearers, music/choir, and altar servers. Please consid- “Follow me.” May you have a most blessed week with the Lord. er serving the Lord in this special ministry. For more infor- mation or questions please contact Kelly Aldis, Youth Minis- Father Gary ter, at [email protected] or text to 652-2943.

We pray for: Raymond Wenske Congratulations to those confirmed by Bishop Cahill this weekend – young parishioners in our Religious Education Program and those enrolled at May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. St. Joseph High School along with some adult pa- rishioners who were not confirmed at Easter.

First Communion for our Religious Educa- tion Program will be the weekend of Sunday, WE WELCOME THE April 17 at the 9:00 a.m. (Mrs. Ortega and NEWLY BAPTIZED Mrs. Pruett Class) and 11:30 a.m. (Mrs. Cas- tillo, Mrs. Salaz, Mrs. Hathaway Class) Mass- Marco Navarro es. To help prevent overcrowding on the park- ing lot and in the Cathedral, please consider attending another Mass that weekend if you do not have anyone in your family making their First Communion. Thank you in NEW FOR OLV advance for your consideration of others on their “special day”. Now you can not only watch the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass on KAVU 25 TV but now it will be live streamed on our website each Sunday at: St. Vincent de Paul Society ourladyofvictory.sermon.net/ The St. Vincent de Paul Society Collection mainmain/20593802 (Black Bag) taken up the 2nd Weekend of each Your Parish Needs Your Help! month (April 9-10). Donations may be sent dur- Tuesday, April 19 ing the month to the Church Office. Thank you On the third Tues- for your continued support of this ministry that day of each month provides assistance to the less fortunate. from 5:30-7:00 p.m. join other OLV parishioners may parishioners in Parish Collection For April 2-3 make donations by go- cleaning the church. Any help is wel- ing to the website come and appreciated. Bring a friend Envelopes $ 10,088.00 www.olvcathedral.org and help us to “tidy up” the Cathe- Loose 4,109.50 and click on the “Online dral. This is a way to give back to our Total $ 14,197.50 Giving” link on the main church and great way to get service menu. See how easy it hours . For more information contact Candle Stands/Book Rack $ 182.00 is to make regular or one Kat Munoz at (361) 648-1014 or e- time contributions to the mail at [email protected] or Maintenance Fund $ 704.50 Church & School. Sandy Munoz at 652-6613.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

– “Week at a Glance at OLV” – Easter Lilies Monday, April 11 – RCIA Classes, 7:00 p.m., Religious Education Building 2016

Tuesday, April 12 – Altar Society Social/Meeting, 6:00 p.m., From In Memory of … Cafeteria; Baptism Class for Parents and Sponsors, 6:30 p.m., Orestes & Lorena Romero Blanca Romero Religious Education Building; Mothers’ Group, 6:00 p.m., Ear- Myrtle Hennessey Martin Hennessey ly Childhood Center; Men’s ACTS Retreat Team Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Library From In Honor of … Karen Janak Diane Moehrig & Wednesday, April 13 – Teen ACTS Retreat Team Meeting, 6:00 Ervin Hardtl p.m., Library; Religious Education Program First Communion Practic- es, 6:30 and 7:00 p.m., Cathedral Thank You! Sunday, April 17 – Youth Mass, 6:00 p.m.

Have a Blessed Week! The 2016 Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA) Began March 1 Parish Happenings The 2016 DSA campaign began on March 1, 2016. The goal as- signed to the Parish of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral COME JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER FUN DAY! is $126,839.00.

Summer Fun Day – Inviting children (4 year olds – The DSA funds the operation of the Diocese of Victoria. This in- incoming 6th graders) to a fun-filled morning as L K cludes the Bishop's Office, the Catholic Lighthouse, Financial Ad- they learn more about their faith through playing, ministration, Pastoral Institute, Permanent Diaconate, Religious Edu- music and art projects. Registration for this event will begin in cation, Retired and Infirm Priests, Safe Environment Office, the edu- May. The parish is offering this opportunity instead of Vacation cation and formation of future priests for our Diocese, the Spiritual School which would have lasted the entire week. Watch the Renewal Center, the Tribunal, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and bulletin for more detailed information about this upcom- a host of other services. If every individual/family in the parish ing Summer Fun Day on Wednesday, June 22. For this special made a donation to the 2016 DSA Campaign, we could reach our day to be a success and reach out to our young parishioners, goal! If we reach our required goal, we will not have to use parish we need adults to help with the various parts of the morning’s funds for this Diocesan Campaign, as we have done in past activities. Students in grades 7–12th are also welcome to years. Let us support Bishop Cahill, the Diocese and, therefore, our get service hours by helping with the children. To volunteer or if parish. We all have an obligation to support not only our local parish, you have any questions, please call the Religious Education Of- but also our Diocese. Please assist us in reaching our assigned fice at 575-8132. goal! Again, thank you for your generosity.

Men’s ACTS Retreat As of April 6, 2016, the following is our DSA Update: May 19-22 Assigned Goal: $126,839.00 Registration forms are available for the next Men’s ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center. Forms Amount Pledged: $22,255.00 are available at the Rectory. Any questions, please call Amount Received: $16,860.00 Jamey Bauer, Director, at 935-4566; Don Pennington, Co- Director, at 575-4333 or Jeremy DeDear, Co-Director, Number of Individuals/Families Participating: 75 out of 2,700 at 935-3473. Amount Needed to Reach Our Goal if Current Pledges are Met: $104,584.00 Hospitality Ministry: The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory is committed to being a welcoming parish to the people of faith in the Diocese of Victoria. With that in mind, we are looking for St. Joseph High School Hosts outgoing, caring people who would feel comfortable greeting pa- “A Closer Look at STJ” rishioners and visitors before Mass. If you are interested, call or St. Joseph High School is hosting “A Closer Look at email Jenny Vincent at 575-4741 or [email protected]. STJ” from 6:15-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. Meet us in the Flyer Dome - take a campus tour The Moms Group’s will and learn about advanced placement/dual credit have their next weekly meet- courses, tuition assistance, athletics, STJ summer ing on Tuesday, April 12, camp registration, and enjoy refreshments with the Flyer Family. from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the For more information, please contact Jen Korinek, Admissions Early Childhood Cen- Coordinator, at [email protected] or 573-2446 ext. 217. ter. Any interested mom is invited to attend! For more information, contact Jen- Like Us on Facebook - Our Lady of Victory Cathedral nifer Ruiz at [email protected] .

THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS APRIL 10, 2016

OLV School News Religious Education News

Classes have ended for the 2015-2016 school year. Classes for the OLV School NEWS 2016/2017 school year will resume Wednesday, September 7.

“Big Ticket”chool NEWS Raffle Dates To Remember Friday, April 1, winner Early Registration for the 2016/2017 Religious Education year Gerald Bludau closed on April 6. Registration for the limited remaining open- ings will begin on Wednesday, August 2. Tuition at that time Go-Pro Hero 4 w/accessories (late registration) will be $30 per student. Classes will resume on Wednesday, September 7. Friday, April 8, winner will win Wednesday, April 6, was the last night of regular Berretta A300 12 GA Oiled Wood Stk. CCD classes for the Spring Semester. On behalf of the priests, staff and parishioners of The Cathedral of Family Connection Our Lady of Victory we would like to offer our sin- cere thanks and appreciation to all the teachers, aides and volun- Today’s Gospel describes what we can easily imag- teers who have given so much of themselves to the children of our ine as a picnic on the beach. Just as Jesus' miracle at parish. We would like to thank those families who faithfully attend- the wedding feast at Cana blesses the love between ed and supported their students as they learned about Jesus and their man and woman celebrated in the sacrament of mar- Church. May our whole Religious Education family have a safe and riage, Jesus' attentiveness to food and mealtimes rais- enjoyable summer and continue to attend Mass, pray with their fami- es the possibility that our meal gatherings can be sacred times. In lies and grow in the love of Christ. families, the domestic church, our meals together are everyday op- portunities to gather and recall Jesus' presence with us. As in the First Communion practice for the Religious Education Pro- Eucharist, we bring the gifts that God has given us, which have been gram students will be Wednesday, April 13, in the Cathedral at prepared especially for our Mass, and at our family meals we share the following times: gifts that God has given to us and that we have worked together to  Mrs. Pruett and Mrs. Ortega's Class - 6:30 p.m. prepare. This includes the food on the table and also the people who  Mrs. Castillo and Special Sacrament Class - 7:00 p.m. gather around the table. We ask God to bless these gifts and to be Parents are asked to stay with their students during this short present among us in all of our interactions. practice. Consider a recent family meal: What food was served? Where did the food come from? Who prepared the food? Who served the First Communion - Sunday, April 17 food? Was mealtime a happy time? Why or why not? Observe that  Mrs. Pruett and Mrs. Ortega's Class - 9:00 a.m. today's Gospel tells about a meal that Jesus shared with his disciples  Mrs. Castillo and Special Sacrament Class - 11:30 a.m. after his Resurrection. Read aloud today’s Gospel, John 21:1-14. Students should gather 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass in Reflect on the Gospel reading using the questions above. Talk about Room 101 of the School. ways in which this meal that Jesus shared with his disciples might Office Hours: remind us of the meal we share at the Eucharist. You might choose Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. to plan a special meal together as a family, encouraging each person Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. to participate in the meal preparation. Pray together that Jesus will (closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.) make his loving presence known in your family life. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer. Baptism Class For Parents and Sponsors The class will be Tuesday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. TIP TO HELP YOUR PRAYER LIFE in the Religious Education Building. Parents must be registered parishioners of Our Lady of Accountability Counts – You need someone who Victory and bring the child’s birth certificate. is more objective than you are to look at your pray- Class is for adults only. Attendance at baptism er life and see how you are doing and how the Holy class is required for parents and godparents. Spirit is working. If you haven’t been praying daily for at least a year, then you probably aren’t ready Godparents are to be: for spiritual direction. But, even if you aren’t ready 1) fully initiated into the ; baptized, received 1st for spiritual direction, having a good friend who Communion and Confirmation; prays regularly to talk to can be good. 2) be at least 16-years-old; 3) practicing the faith (attends Mass faithfully); 4) married - must be in accordance with the Catholic Church or living a chaste single lifestyle. Sponsor of the For more information, call 575-4741 or 575-8132. Week ??????????????????????? Thank You Are you new to the Parish? Has your status For Your Support! changed? If so, stop by or call the Rectory (575-4741) and let us know.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

“The great gift of Easter is hope: Christian hope which makes us have that confidence in God, in Happenings Outside the Parish his ultimate triumph, and in his goodness and Altar Society Quarterly Bunco hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes love, which nothing can shake.” Altar Society invites all ladies to the Quarterly Bunco Party to be - English Benedictine monk Basil Hume held Wednesday, April 13, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served. For reservations, call Dorothy Boehm at 574-8569 or The Pope Speaks Helen John at 575-6058 by Monday, April 11.

“Christian hope is a gift that God gives us if we KJZT Society #101 will have a Bake Sale at Holy Family after come out of ourselves and open our hearts to him. all Masses on April 16-17. Proceeds to benefit the Food Bank. This hope does not disappoint us because the Holy KJT Society #115 will be having a meeting at Holy Family Spirit has been poured into our hearts (cf. Rom Church following the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 17, in the 5:5). The Paraclete does not make everything look Bridal Room. All Members are invited to attend. For more in- appealing. He does not remove evil with a magic formation, please call Donald Dusek at 578-6730 or Lawrence wand. But he pours into us the vitality of life, Yanta at 649-7280. which is not the absence of problems, but the certainty of being loved and always forgiven by Christ, who for us has conquered K of C Council #1329 Chicken BBQ Sale will be held Sunday, sin, death and fear. Today is the celebration of our hope, the cele- April 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the K of C Hall (Airline and bration of this truth: nothing and no one will ever be able to sepa- Ben Wilson) and continue until all sold out. Prices are $8 per rate us from his love (cf. Rom 8:39).” chicken or 3 for $22. Spanish rice and beans are available for $1.50 per pint. Proceeds benefit various council projects. The KC Squires will have a Bake Sale in conjunction with the KC BBQ at the same time. For info., call the hall Sunday morning at 575-9214. Has Your Marriage Been Damaged by Your Husband’s Affairs or Pornography Addiction? There Is Hope! St. Patrick’s (Bloomington) Spring Festival, Sunday, April 24, in Beginning the Journey is a 10 week Scripture-based the Parish Hall; BBQ Brisket plates for $9 p/p. Plates-to-go with support group for women; a safe and confidential curbside service start at 9:00 a.m. Inside serving at 11:00 a.m. Live place where women can remove their masks and auction at 11:30 a.m. They will also have a cakewalk, country share their hearts; a place where they can struggle through difficult store, and kid games. emotions, while being accepted and loved by their sisters in Christ. For more information, call 212-0830. Meetings will start in St Mary's Altar Society will host a Games Party in the St. Mary's April, so please call soon. Sponsored by The Emmaus Cen- Activity Center, 401 S. Liberty St. on Tuesday, April 26, from 11:30 ter: Counseling in the Catholic Tradition. a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $8 p/p. There will be door prizes, a raffle and a country store. Noontime meal. For reservations, call: MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR SEXUAL ADDICTIONS Ann Carver 575-2050 and Janell Kruppa 575-8166. The incidence of sexual addiction is increasing at an alarming rate across the nation. Men are disconnecting from reality to purse the Holy Family Parish invites all to their parish mission on April 18- illusion of love, acceptance and affirmation they find through por- 21 as Father Jim Costigan of the Fathers of Mercy shares with every- nography (in all of its forms), fantasy, anonymous encounters, and one about the amazing Gift of the Holy Spirit. The mission begins at affairs. To help men overcome this addiction, the Emmaus Counsel- 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 18 – Thursday, April 21. Everyone is wel- ing Center is offering a structured group experience called WALK- come to attend. For more information, please contact Father ING FREE. The goals of WALKING FREE include eradicating life- Koether at [email protected] or 573-5304 ext. 231. dominating sin patterns, establishing guiding foundations of truth, and encouraging life-changing relationships of love and trust in the Amor Meus Spirituality Center lives of group members. The group meets once a week and utilizes Private / Directed Overnight Retreat: both large and small group settings for ministry. Meetings are confi- April 22-24 dential; meeting times and locations are not publicized. For more information, please call the Emmaus Center at 212-0830. For more information on spiritual direction, private individ- ually arranged retreats or other retreats that are available The Emmaus Center is open Monday thru Friday to provide Catholic- throughout the year, contact Sr. Emilie Eilers, 575-7111 at based professional counseling and spiritual direction for the faithful of Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N. E. Water St., Victoria, the Diocese of Victoria and others seeking such services. The Emmaus TX 77901; or visit Amor Meus Spiritual Renewal Center Center assists clients in discovering that it is Christ who walks with them website at www.amormeusspiritualitycenter.org. on their journey of life, especially during the tumultuous and painful experiences of human existence. To make an appointment call 212- 0830 or go to www.emmauscounselingcenter.com . God’s Embrace: Little Chapel of St. Mary 1601 High Hill Road - Schulenburg, TX - (979) 561-8883 [email protected] www.godsembrace.org

Take time to stop by the book rack in the Ca- April 30 - Contemplative Prayer: The Cloud of Unknowing thedral to find a large assortment of prayer Seminar - 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - $25 p/p books for children and adults. Directed by Dr. Michael Fonseca Seating is limited.

THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS APRIL 10, 2016

Mass Intentions

Monday, April 11 6:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Kandler & Stockbauer Families 8:00 a.m. Louis Polasek, Jr.  Joe G. Perez (Anniv.)  Tuesday, April 12 6:00 a.m. Finis & Betty Easterling & Family 8:00 a.m. Jose Ortega, Sr.  Wednesday, April 13 6:00 a.m. Tricia Brandl  5:30 p.m. Special Intention (L.S.) Frank Stefka  Thursday, April 14 6:00 a.m. Alvin Schoenfeld  8:00 a.m. Julian Wharton  Friday, April 15 6:00 a.m. Bill & Irene Bena  Sandra Redmon  5:30 p.m. M/M Charles Raggio  Living & Deceased Members of the Readings for the Week of April 10, 2016 Bourque & Vincent Families Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Saturday, April 16 Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13; 2:00 p.m. NUPTIALS/HARTL-MOEHRIG Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 5:30 p.m. Dolores Molina  Monday Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Patricia Flynn (Anniv.)  Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Sunday, April 17 Tuesday Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, and 7b, 8a, 17, 7:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Hickey & Klare Families Wednesday Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr 9:00 a.m. Thomas Kocian  11:30 a.m. Maria Arredondo Orta  Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40 6:00 p.m. Parishioners/Benefactors Thursday Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 1415, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Hospital Extraordinary Weekday Mass Servers Ministers of the Eucharist Sunday, April 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Citizens Hospital - Richard & Karen Evans 6:00 a.m. Hal Redmon, Paul Holm DeTar Hospital - Elisa Sanchez & Letty Maranda Wednesday, April 13 5:30 p.m. E. Green, A. Sparkman Thursday, Friday 6:00 a.m. Paul Adams, Mary Alice Rodriguez Friday, April 15 Weekend 5:30 p.m. K. Aguayo, A. Angerstein Liturgical Ministers

April 16-17 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Altar A. Silvas A. Angerstein R. Alcasabas T. Lawrence J. Pyatt Servers L. Theriot J. Ochoa M. Hermes M. Morgan J. Pyatt S. Theriot J.M. Ochoa K. Ruiz H. Urban B. Solis

R. Easterling N. Hagel, P. Hendryx S. Artero, C. Copeland J. Borden J. Crockett Extraordinary B. & D. Galvan I. Henrichs D. Drost, D. Dusek R.& P. Coffey H. Ellett Ministers J. Jones A. Ramos C. Garrison L. Deiss P. McCoy V. Jurica D. Rogers J. Olivares M. Flores-Bennett G. & L. Panza C. Krejci G. Sherman S. Rangnow M. Hernandez V. Pyatt N. & T. Pekar J. Zamora V. Saenz C. Love, C. Love M. & S. Ratcliffe

Lectors Dale Jones Joan Schramek Brett Hager (L 1) Perla Studer Kelsey Ellett Hal Redmon (L 2)