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OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS MARCH 16, 2014

2014 Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA)

s we begin the second The 2014 DSA began on March 1 and will conclude on Feb- Aweek of our Lenten journey, the ruary 28, 2015. Our parish received the following information, reading, from St. Matthew, from the Chancery Office, regarding our 2014 DSA Goal: speaks of the Transfiguration of . Jesus took Peter, James and Parish Goal John to the mountaintop and, be- fore their very eyes, he was transfigured. Scripture says Jesus $123,054.00 "[...] was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun (which reflects an increase of $17,221.00 from last year). and his clothes became as light. And behold, and appeared to them, conversing with him." Moses and Elijah The DSA funds the operation of the Diocese of Victo- represent the fulfillment Jesus would bring of the law and the ria. This includes the Bishop's Office, The Catholic Lighthouse, prophets. Financial Administration, Pastoral Institute, Permanent Diaco- The transfiguration of Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God nate, Religious Education, Retired and Infirmed Priests, Safe and the fulfillment of all that had been foretold. The apostles of Environment Office, the education and formation of future Jesus did not yet understand it. Peter himself said, “Lord, it is priests for our Diocese, the Spiritual Renewal Center, the Tribu- good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents nal, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and a cost of other ser- here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Instead, vices. If every individual/family in the parish made a dona- God intervened and "[...] from the cloud came a voice that said, tion to the 2014 DSA Campaign, we could reach our goal! If 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to we reach our required goal, we will not have to use parish him.'” Though filled with fear, Jesus said to Peter, James and funds for this Diocesan Campaign, as we have done in past John, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” Jesus says the same to years. us. We are not to live in fear, but in trust, reassured that our Lord Thank you for supporting our Bishop, the Diocese and, is with us. Our call is to listen to Jesus and to abide by the Truth therefore, our parish. We all have an obligation to support not He reveals. The transfiguration of Jesus gives us an indication of only our local parish, but also our Diocese. The Bishop uses what life with God will be, in , if we are faithful to Him on these funds to operate the Diocese. As Bishop Fellhauer has earth. Until comes again for us, we have service to ren- written: “God in His graciousness has given us the gift of faith der and faith to deepen. A most blessed week to you. and has called us into His Church. One of the ways of giving back to the Lord is to render support to that Church, the faith Father Gary community that is not of our making, but of God's.” Remember, it is the responsibility of all of us to support our Bishop and the Women’s ACTS Retreat March 20-23 ministry entrusted to his care. Please assist us in reaching our as- Registrations are still be accepted. signed goal! DSA envelopes and pledge cards were sent from the So register NOW! Chancery Office on February 27. If you need one, please call the All are encouraged to participate in Send Off on Parish Office at 575-4741. Again, thank you for your generosity. Thursday, March 20 at, 6:00 p.m. in the Cafete- Father Gary ria and at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 23. Food for the meal may be brought to the gym before Mass. LOOKING for Young Operation Rice Bowl Men to Join During Lent, we will participate in Operation Rice Bowl Columbian Bowls are available in the Cathedral. Squires The Knights of Columbus #1329 is in the process of re-instituting Columbian Squires program. Applications are being accepted- Collection of March 8-9 for membership. For an application go to www.kofc.org/un/en/ Envelopes $ 12,203.00 squires/index.html. The importance of a Squires circle should Loose 3,598.50 not be underestimated. A circle helps mold young Catholic men Total $ 15,801.50 into the strong leaders of tomorrow, while preparing these Squires

Candle Stands/Book Rack $218.00 for their future as active, contributing members of the Knights of Columbus. All that is needed is at least 10 Catholic young men, Maintenance Fund $205.00 between the ages of 10 and 18 to receive their Charter, and a few of their fathers and/or other Knights to be counselors. Cost Special Collection: Church in Eastern of membership to join is $11. Return the application to Donald Europe (Ash Wednesday) $3,999.50 Shellenbarger, 190 S. Mesquite Dr., Victoria, TX 77905. If you have any questions call: 649-9556 or e-mail: [email protected] . Stations of the Cross All are invited to participate in the Stations of the Cross, each Friday evening following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has said, “The Way of the Cross is not only a great testimony to an inner depth and maturity, but it is in fact a school for interiority and consolation. It is also a school for the examination of conscience, for conversion, for inner transfor- mation and compassion—not as sentimentality, as a mere feeling, but as a disturbing experience that knocks on the door of my heart, that obliges me to know myself and to become a better person.” Make this beautiful devotion a part of your Lenten journey.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Religious Education News OUR LADY OF VICTORY Registration for the 2014/2015 Religious Education L K year is going on NOW!; Registration forms were sent CATHOLIC SCHOOL home with current students and should be returned along with payment to the Religious Education Office. Registration ST 1 ANNUAL for new families will begin on March 18. Space fills up fast so please sign up early. Your family must be registered and active members of the parish! Adult teachers and aides are al- ways needed and welcomed! Consider sharing your time, talents and faith with the young people of the parish. A wide range of talents are needed! Call the Religious Education Office for more information at 575-8132. “Training and support is provided.”

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014 CONFIRMATION 6:00 p.m. ~ Sunday, March 23 ~ “Please remember in your prayers all those stu- dents enrolled in the Religious Education Pro- SOIREE gram and St. Joseph High School who are being 212 South Main Street confirmed this year. These young people have Victoria, TX studied, done service projects, spent time in retreat and prayer and are now ready to take the final step of initiation into the Church.” Confirmation will be Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 COCKTAILS, DINNER, p.m. in the Cathedral. Please be watching for information coming home regarding practice. If you have any questions MUSIC, LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS please call the Religious Education office at 575-8132.

ADMISSION: Please join the Religious Education students in the 7th grade and up $75 per person for an evening of Praise and Adoration on Wednesday, April 2, in the Cathedral beginning at 6:30 p.m. This special time will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and music. Parents, families SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: and friends are all invited and it is open to anyone who wishes to Eagle- $350 come and join us on this very special occasion. for stu- Bald Eagle-$500 dents will be at the regular 7:30 p.m. time. Crown Eagle - $750 Golden Eagle - $1,500 NEEDED FOR VACATION SCHOOL - Items needed for Arts and Craft projects: clean baby food jars with the lids, SEATING LIMITED TO 250 empty baby wipe tubs with the pop up lids, small water bottles with their lids and costume jewelry that will be in the treasure chests. Dona- FOR TICKET INFORMATION: tions may be brought to the Religious Education Office. Plans for the Vacation Bible School “SonTreasure Island” are well underway Call 575-5391 or [email protected] but we need YOU!. We need at least four more adults to commit to Proceeds to help purchase new bus and this project before we can begin registration. Areas that need your help are classroom teachers, arts & crafts and general assis- install campus security fence. tance. Please note VBS is taking the place of summer play days this year. Vacation Bible School will run the week of June 23 to 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration will open as soon as we Last week’s TRIVIA answer: have enough adult volunteers. Please help make this fun and inspir- ing week possible by volunteering now! If you have any questions, Jesus is a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. please call the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

Our Lady of Victory Altar Society is accepting Calendar Club Winners donations for lilies to decorate the Cathedral at Easter. Donations may be made in any amount in March 11 ($50 Gift Card) memory of or in honor of loved ones. Please mail Thomas Null donations to Donna Wesley, 2013 Mimosa, 77901.

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OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS MARCH 16, 2014

What Am I Doing For Lent This Year? Lent is a time for spiritual renewal. Such renewal may very well also lead to a renewal in our relationships with family members, friends, co-workers and fellow parishioners. Lenten renewal, in fact, could very well be the opportunity we are seeking, to live a more healthy life spiritually, physically, and emotionally. So, what are you doing for Lent this year? Here are a few suggestions…

 Participate more regularly in Sunday and weekday Mass.  Join a Disciples on the Journey or Becoming a Credible Witness group in the parish.  Deepen my prayer life, through the use of daily Bible reading and the praying of the and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.  Attend Stations of the Cross each week or privately reflect on them.  Pray together with my spouse and other family members.  Fast from certain types of food, eating less at mealtime or, if my health permits, fasting on bread and water.  Turnoff the radio, television, computer, I-pad, video games and other electronic devises once a week or at least for a few hours, during the week.  Become more involved in service, by visiting a homebound person or someone in the nursing home.  Engage in acts of compassion and generosity toward others.  Be more careful in what I say and how I say it, when speaking to my loved ones.  Spend a few minutes each day in quiet reflection.  Make a daily examination of conscience.  Seek God’s forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Spend more time with my family in prayer and play.  I will think of other ways to walk more faithfully with God, during the season of Lent.

FREE Daily Lent Reflections - Would you like a deeper, more pow- “Christians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can erful Lent this year? Then sign up for Fr. Robert Barron’s FREE have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the daily Lent reflections at LentReflections.com or by texting LENT hands of God who does not abandon us; in this way it can serve as to 22828. Each day, until Easter Sunday (April 20), the creator and a moment of growth in faith and love.” host of the CATHOLICISM film series will send you a short reflec- ~ Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, 56 tion, straight to your inbox. There’s simply no better way to super- charge your Lent. Be sure to sign-up at LentReflections.com! Word of Life March 2014 Join the Bishops’ Call to Prayer and Fasting for Life, Marriage and Reli- gious Liberty. Visit www.usccb.org/prayer or text “fast” to 99000. Next Youth Mass Sunday, April 6 — 6:00 p.m. Youth Needed to Assist at the Sunday Youth Mass The Youth Mass held the 1st and 3rd weekend of Our Lady of each month at 6:00 p.m. is served by our high school/college age youth and young adults. Call the Parish Victory Cathedral Office (575-4741) to volunteer to serve as greeters/ushers, Youth Ministry lectors, gift bearers, music/choir, and altar servers. Please consider serving the Lord in this special ministry. For more FISH FRY information or questions please contact Kelly Aldis, Youth Minister, at [email protected] or text to 652-2943. Save the dates to come get your plates! TRIVIA March 21 and April 4

True or False--The added the 7 books of the Menu: Fish, Shrimp, Coleslaw, “apocrypha” to the Bible after the Protestant Reformation. Green Beans, Hush Puppies & Garlic Bread $8 per plate - Drive Thru Only 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Come out and support our YOUTH! Sponsor of Halepask’s Bakery the Week Please Remember to TURN OFF Your Cell Thank You For Phones or place them on silent mode, when entering Your Support! church and PLEASE do not text during the celebra- tion of Mass.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Update: Exciting plans are in the developing Happenings Outside the Parish stages. Several major announcements will KC Council #1329 Fundraiser—BBQ Chicken Sunday, soon be made regarding our building plan for March 16, from 8:30 a.m. until sold out at the KC Hall the new Parish Activity Center. To those who (Airline and Ben Wilson). $7 per chicken or 3 for $20. Span- have given thus far to the Parish Capital Cam- ish rice and beans are available for $1.50 per pint. Proceeds paign, we are most grateful. To those pondering benefit various Council projects. For info., call the KC Hall, a gift, please consider doing so as soon as possi- that morning at 575-9214. ble. Pray for the success of the Campaign! Catholic Daughters, Court St. Ann #369, will have a Bake Sale in conjunction with the BBQ. Lots of delectable items!

Catholic Knowledge Bowl NOTE: No BBQ Chicken Sales on April 20 - Easter Sunday Sunday, March 30 at Our Lady of Victory Gym Registration Deadline: March 20 KJZT #101 Bake Sale at on March 22-23 before $25 per team of four people and after all Masses. Proceeds to benefit ’s Kitchen. For more information go to www.victoriadiocese.org Inez CDA Court of St. Joseph, Protector of Mary Disciples on the Journey Lenten faith sharing groups have begun. It is #2475 Games Party, March 30. Refreshments, still not too late for you to join a group. Groups are meeting on Mon- king ranch chicken, salad & rolls; drinks—tea & day evening, Tuesday morning, Wednesday evening, Thursday coffee served. There will be door prizes and a raf- morning here on campus. Groups meeting in the home add more fle. Reservations required. Please contact: Kathy options to choose from to meet your needs. Make this 6 week commit- Prukop 575-3559 or Donna DeBault 935-3890. ment to grow in your faith. Books are provided at no cost. For more information or to sign up please call 575-8132. Attention Altar Society Members Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Soci- ety will be hosting the Quarterly Altar Society Bunco on Monday, Retreat led by lecturer, columnist and author Fr. Ronald Rol- April 7, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. followed by a light meal. For reserva- heiser, OMI, titled “Mirroring the Greatness of Life” on April tions please call Josie at 580-2090 or Dorothy at 574-8569 by April 4. 25-27 at the Spiritual Renewal Center, Victoria. Cost: $190 p/p, grants available. Contact: Susan Oakley at 576-1515/649-6391 St. Joseph High School is currently enrolling students for or e-mail [email protected]. the 2014-15 school year. STJ is accepting admissions ap- plications for grades 9-12. Please contact Jen Korinek at 573-2446 ext. 217 or [email protected] for more information on admissions and registration. Engaged Encounter - Dates for 2014: April 11-13 and Sept. 26-28 For a registration form go to www.victoriadiocese.org Natural Family Planning: Free introduction session to the CREIG- TON MODEL Fertility Care System (CrMS) featuring NaPro TECHNOLOGY™. Upcoming sessions are: Sundays, April 6, 3, and October 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Wharton. Any questions or to register please e-mail Susanne Koch at [email protected] or call (505) 710-0903.

The Adoration Chapel at St. Mary’s is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday—Friday. If you would like to volunteer as an adorer for a specific hour, please call Germaine Wearden at (361) 235-1812 or St. Mary’s Parish Office at 573-4328. An hour spent with Jesus is an hour well spent! Weekly Rosary & Divine Mercy Cenacle every Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Adoration Chapel. For more information contact Rosie Basaldua at 575-0931. Amor Meus Spirituality Center

Lenten Vespers on the Sundays of Lent: March 16, Knights of Columbus Council 1329 23, 30 and April 6, 13; from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. This Raising Funds for Scholarships liturgical prayer of the Church focuses on praying the The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Calendar Raf- psalms, giving thanks for the day and offering evening fle that benefits their charitable activities including schol- praise to God. Directed Retreats: March 28-30, May 1-18 and August 8-10 arships to OLV School. The Calendar Raffle tickets are $25 per ticket with drawings held each weekday For more information April 15-May 26. A $500 prize drawn on April 15 and May 26 Amor Meus Spirituality Center with 28 weekday at $100 each. Tickets are available at the Rec- 1101 N.E. Water Street, Victoria, TX 77901 / (361) 575-7111 tory and School Office. For more information contact Gary WEBSITE: www.amormeusspiritualitycenter.org Rangnow at 649-2023.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS MARCH 16, 2014

Monday, March 17 6:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Kandler & Stockbauer Families Patrick Tagliabue   8:00 a.m. John Kubesch (Anniv)  Tuesday, March 18 Readings for the Week of March 16, 2014 6:00 a.m. W. Barnet   Son Vu  Sunday Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Linda Uthoff  Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 Wednesday, March 19 Monday Saint Patrick, Bishop 6:00 a.m. Frank Stefka   Anita Novosd  Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6:36-38 5:30 p.m. Special Intention (M.L.) Jack Owens  Tuesday Saint Cyril of , Bishop and Thursday, March 20 Doctor of the Church 6:00 a.m. Genevieve Lorance  Ernie Seiler  Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23:1-12 8:00 a.m. Rudolph & Bessie Janca  Elroyce Schroller  Wednesday , Spouse of the Blessed Friday, March 21 Virgin Mary 6:00 a.m. Joe Kusak Sr. (Anniv)  Lee Payne  5:30 p.m. Cecil & Clotilde Raggio  Kari Pettey  2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22;  6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Saturday, March 22 Thursday 2:00 p.m. NUPTIALS/PENA-NAVARETTE Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1; Lk 16:19-31 5:30 p.m. Adolph Kraatz (Anniv)  Friday Sunday, March 23 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105; Mt 21:33-43, 45- 7:30 a.m. Vicki Klimitchek  Virginia Neely  46 9:00 a.m. Willie T. Love (Anniv)  Agnes Olsovsky  Saturday 11:30 a.m. Parishioners/Benefactors Mi 7:14-15; 18-20; Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 6:00 p.m. Helen Klein (Anniv)  Sunday Third Sunday of Lent Oscar Becker (Anniv)  Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 or Wednesday 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 9:30 a.m. MASS at Twin Pines & Texan West 10:30 a.m. MASS at Retama South

We pray for: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6:00 a.m. Richard Scheibelhut, Paul Adams Karie Pettey and Thursday, Friday Lawrence Tagliabue 6:00 a.m. Donald Dusek Wednesday, March 19 5:30 p.m. M. Morgan, A. Ramos, C. Friday, March 21 5:30 p.m. Z. Valdez, M. Korinek, C. Wasicek “Making a space in life for God and prayer radi- Saturday, March 22 cally changes the whole that life, if it is lived 5:30 p.m. J. & S. Wharton, B. & C. Young out seriously.” Sunday, March 23 Michael Hollings 7:30 a.m. J.M. & J. Ochoa, S. Theriot, J. Cierra, III 9:00 a.m. B. Gutierrez, M. Garcia, C. Janak 11:30 a.m. L. & R. Rivera, J. Bernal, M. Franco 6:00 p.m. K. Saddler, C. Klekar, J. & L. Estraca

The Pope Speaks EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTOR Saturday, March 22 “Praying is drawing God's eyes, drawing God's 5:30 p.m. R. Scheibelhut, M. Darilek Jennifer Garza heart toward us, in the certainty that what we ask will F. Ortiz, C. Krejci, J. Falcon Jr. be listened to, even if we don't know when or how He L. Charbula, M. Flynn, P. Kelly will do it.” Sunday, March 23 7:30 a.m. L. Hathaway, H. Motal, Wendy Loya M. & G. Alemendarez M. & S. Ratcliffe, P. Hendryx Hospital Extraordinary 9:00 a.m. C. Koop, N. & T. Pekar, Santos Figueroa Ministers of the M. Bennett, J. Flores, Sunday, March 23 M. Chandler, J. Vincent, Citizens Hospital-Raul & Lucy Rodriguez M. Hernandez 11:30 a.m. Special Assignment Debbie Mercado DeTar Hospital-J. Huerta, J. Ortega, A. Rodriguez Women’s ACTS 6:00 p.m. D. & C. Pennington, Leticia Rodriguez Bulletin: If you have a notice for the bulletin e-mail to V. Saenz, R. Lauger, “[email protected].” Please submit by Monday at 3:00 p.m. R. & P. Coffey, S. Artero, N. Hagel