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VOL. 29, NO. 3 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA IN TEXAS July 2015 In This U.S. Catholic leaders laud Pope Most. Rev. Francis for encyclical Brendan J. Cahill, Issue . . . by Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS)- U.S. Catholic leaders lauded Pope Francis ordained as for his encyclical, Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home, for calling all to be of the • Pg. 3 good stewards, for putting ‘a human face’ on environmental issues, and for starting ‘a new Diocese of Victoria Seminary Burses conversation’ on the urgent need to protect On June 29, 2015 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Victoria, the all of creation. Diocese of Victoria welcomed the episcopal ordination and installation • Pg. 6 Dominican Sr. Donna Markham, presi- of the Most Rev. Brendan John Cahill. 3 Instituted as dent of Catholic Charities USA, said she The Most Rev. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, of Galveston- hopes the encyclical's message will "inform, Acolytes , served as . The Most Rev. Joseph Fiorenza, inspire, and influence discussion about Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston, and the Most Rev. David how our obligation to care for creation is Fellhauer, Bishop Emeritus of Victoria served as co-. • Pg. 7 as essential as our responsibility to care for There were hundreds in attendance. Thousands watched live coverage Camp David/ See U.S. Catholic leaders laud Pope, pg. 10 on EWTN and via live streaming. Eyes were filled with tears, hearts Conference for were filled with joy, and there was a sense of excitement in the cathe- Welcome to our diocese, dral as the choir performed beautifully. The showing of the Apostolic Catechesis and Letter to the College of Consultors was done in the presence of Fr. Ministry newly ordained Gary Janak, diocesan administrator and chancellor. The readings were priests and deacon! read in Spanish and Vietnamese. The Gospel was read in English. • Pg. 8 Bishop-Elect Cahill was presented to Daniel Cardinal DiNardo requesting he be ordained to the responsibility of the Episcopate for the Sunday Readings/ See Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill ordained, pg. 9 Ministries and Ongoing Activities More ordination coverage and more about our third diocesan bishop, Bishop Cahill, will be featured in the July special edition... look for it soon!

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• Pg. 11 Events Laying on of hands by Bishop Brendan Cahill, Msgr. Casey Jarzombek, and Msgr. Gerard Cernoch The Diocese of Victoria receives four newly ordained priests and a deacon! As the day was warm, people’s hearts were filled with warmth too as all in attendance welcomed and accepted those newly ordained into the diocese. Ministers of the celebration included Bishop Emeritus David Fell- hauer as main celebrant as well as Bishop-Elect Brendan Cahill and priests of the Diocese of Victoria as concelebrants. For Fr. Kristopher Priests prostrate before the altar during the Litany of the Fuchs, the presentation of the chasuble and stole were by Kevon Fuchs Saints as the congregation joins in singing the repsonse to the and Lynette Butler. The vesting ministers were Fr. James Ramsey and ancient prayer of intercesion Fr. Charles Banks. For Fr. Scott Hill, the presentation of the chasuble READ ALL See Welcome to our diocese, pgs. 6 and 12 ABOUT IT! Set the Diocese of Victoria as your homepage: www.victoriadiocese.org. View TCL online! The Catholic Lighthouse Page 2 — July 2015 DIOCESE Seminary Burses Seminary burses are a permanent fund used for the education of future priests for the Diocese of Victoria. The goal of each burse is $15,000. The interest from this amount is applied yearly to the education of seminarians. The burses are in memory of or in honor of an individual priest or lay persons, living or deceased. Publication of the burses will appear periodically when new contributions are received. Those wishing to begin a burse or to contribute to an existing seminary burse may do so by sending their contributions The Most Rev. with the appropriate burse designation to: DIOCESE OF VICTORIA • SEMINARY BURSES • P. O. BOX 4070 • Brendan J. Cahill VICTORIA, TX 77903. As of June 30, 2015 Clarence and Linda Ruether 50.00 Delton and Janet Hollmann 50.00 Allison Hybner TOTALS Darry and Barbara Meyer 25.00 Dodie and Angie Dungen 25.00 [email protected] — General Seminary Burse Paul and Cathy Michalsky Total $625.00 Previously reported $108,209.00 and Molly 25.00 Regina Matus-Janak In memory of Julia Krenek by Ryan and Kathleen and Ernie Noska 25.00 — Rev. Charles Kolek, OSB & [email protected] Vicki Simper 30.00 In honor of Kenneth and Patsy John and Mary Kolek Total $108,239.00 Warschak’s wedding anniversary by Previously reported $5,230.00 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Bill and Carolyn Schuette 30.00 In memory of Rev. Charles Kolek by the OF THE — Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer / In memory of Leonard Buxkemper by Charles and Mary Kozel DIOCESE OF VICTORIA Catholic Life Insurance Nada, Clarence and Linda Ruether 25.00 Family Reunion 300.00 IN TEXAS Moulton-Flatonia, Hallettsville, El In honor of James Dvorak’s graduation Total $5,530.00 ©2015 Campo, and Edna-Ganado Branches by Darry and Barbara Meyer 25.00 Burse #2 In honor of Rev. Philip Brune’s — Rev. Dan Morales Burse in Honor of Previously reported $6,400.00 1st ordination anniversary to the his Work for Vocations In thanksgiving to Most Rev. David E. priesthood by Previously reported $1,300.00 Fellhauer by Deacon and Mrs. Darry and Barbara Meyer 25.00 In honor of Rev. Dan Morales’ birthday Milburn Kram 100.00 In honor of Rev. Scott Hill’s celebration by Total $6,500.00 1st ordination anniversary to the M/M Pete Moralez 100.00 priesthood by Daryl and Joan Hill 51.00 The Diocese of Victoria is comprised of — Rev. Wayne Flagg and Darry and Barbara Meyer 25.00 In honor of Rev. Dan Morales by more than 50 parishes in 69 communities. Rev. Philip Brune Kathleen Noska 25.00 Paz and Andrea Morales 25.00 Estimated Catholic population: 107,000. Previously reported $3,320.00 Total $3,700.00 Total $1,476.00 Donation by Catholic Life Insurance The Catholic Lighthouse Frelsburg Branch #11 100.00 — Rev. Kristopher L. Fuchs — Rev. Msgr. John C. Peters Burse #7 USPS-001015 (ISSN 0894-7740) In honor of Ernest and Eudene Richter, Previously reported $1,000.00 Previously reported $6,970.00 is published monthly at Jr.’s 50th wedding anniversary by In honor of Rev. Kristopher L. Fuchs’ In memory of Andres and Annie Bludau 1505 E. Mesquite Lane 1st ordination to the priesthood by family members 500.00 in Victoria, TX 77901. by M/M Leon Kristynik 20.00 In honor of Rev. Msgr. John Peters in Subscription rates are TCL advertising Total $1,020.00 thanksgiving for all your support by $7 per year within the diocese. 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Continued from page 1 Take L K... and Mary Grahmann 20.00 Donations by parishioners of St. Anthony Magdalen Steffek 10.00 Church, Palacios 1,360.00 a what we can do for you! In honor of August and Cecilia Janak’s Total $2,415.00 painted The Diocese of Victoria wedding celebration by church John and Charlene Pillow 20.00 offers several — St. John the Baptist Catholic In memory of Lydia Matusek by Vernon Church, Koerth tour! For more information, visit ministry programs: and Marilyn Matusek 20.00 In memory of Emma Wick and www.victoriadiocese.org. - Catechetical Ministry In memory of Pat Bollom by Terry Wick by Emma Raska 50.00 -Family Ministries Pat Mladenka 10.00 — Rev. Joe Vrana, in honor of his -Library and Media Center In memory of Leo Christ by Magdalen Steffek 10.00 Golden Jubilee Year -Pastoral Institute In memory of Irene J. Christen by In honor of Rev. Joe Vrana in -Prison Ministry Pat Mladenka 10.00 thanksgiving for his chaplaincy of the -Youth and Young Adult Total $8,140.00 Christopher Columbus 4th Degree Ministry Assembly $810.00 — St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Donation in honor of Rev. Joe Vrana by The Diocese of Victoria Church, Palacios Kurt and Shara Sunderman 25.00 also provides Previously reported $1,055.00 Total $835.00 Inside of Sts. Cyril & Methodius many services: , Dubina -Business Office -Catholic Cemeteries Office -Catholic Schools Office -Office of Vocations -Safe Environment Office -Spiritual Renewal Center -The Catholic Lighthouse... Kenneth J. French, Sr. and more! 1501 E Mockingbird, ______Ste 102 Victoria, TX 77901 1505 E. Mesquite Lane (361) 576-0178 Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 573-0828 www.victoriadiocese.org Last month, the first Summer Fun Days was held at the Library Media/Center lo- cated at the Chancery. A faith-based movie, Jesus Grows Up, What He said and What Continuing Adult Faith Enrichment (CAFÉ) He Did, was shown to the children in attendance. They also participated in an activity, and enjoyed a healthy snack! Seated, above, right: Fr. Gary Janak, diocesan admin- For more information, call strator, chancellor, and pastor of Our Lady of Victory, Victoria, stopped by to (361) 573-0828 x2223 or visit us at wish the children a fun-filled time and to consider the possibility of becoming www.victoriadiocese.org/pastoral-institute-1. Oregon’s Natural Wonders: Sept. 20-26, 2015 a priest or nun. ABCATS TRAVEL Fall Vermont Tour: Oct. 16-24, 2015 AIR CONDITIONED! Only 4 spaces available! Tour Poland, Germany, & Czech Republic Cruise from Venice The Great Europe Trip Croatia - Athens - Ephesus August 11-23, 2015 June 11-18, 2016 TICKETS: $9.00

Cabins are booking- Serving begins at 10:30 A.M. Berlin, WWII & Cold War History, don’t miss your choice! Drive-thru or dine-in! SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow, Wadowice, Childhood home of St. Pope Paul II, Spain’s Coasta del Sol & Portugal Register Frenstat, home to 85% Texas Czechs Nov. 10-22, 2016 for Homemade tamales & Prague 40 available in the afternoon! *Cheese & poppyseed roll pyramid Raffle Prizes! *Arts & crafts Total value: Stew will also be for sale. 11 tickets left! Pathways ~with Patti *Antique furniture $15,250! Soft drinks & refreshments *and many more items! Book by July 8th! 334 Jurek Road available. Face Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Painting (361) 552.2695 or (361) 920.3216 (361) 578-0828 • [email protected] www.abcatstravel.com The Catholic Lighthouse Page 4 — July 2015 SPIRITUALITY Becoming Catholic short time later, he received Jesus in the Eucharist for were compared. Jennifer Pilat, 4th grade teacher, said, “In the the first time- but Cole was not finished. After Mass, he end, all the students come away with a better understanding of surprised everyone as he went to the microphone and how businesses operate and how much work goes into being a thanked all those who had supported him on his journey. business owner.”

10-year old, Cole Kubicek was received into the Catholic Church at Sacred Heart, Hallettsville, on May 1, 2015. Left to right: David Smolik, former school principal, Sr. Emiliana Grafe, IWBS, Cody and Ashley Kubicek, great grandmother, Irma Kubicek, and Msgr. John Peters, pastor of Scared Heart, Hallettsville. Cole is in the forefront. 4th graders at Shiner Catholic School embarked William Cole Kubicek, has attended Sacred Heart on becoming entrepreneurs during the last 3 weeks Knights of Columbus Council #4307, Blessing, presented Catholic School since 1st grade. He wanted to know of school- all to build the big, digital lemonade stand senior scholarships and Bibles to 4 recipients for the academic everything about God and the Catholic faith. He told his project, The Economic Fair. year of 2014-2015. Front row, left to right: Joshua Kitterman, parents he wanted be become Catholic. Last October, his This year’s 4th graders opened an array of store Rafael Sustaita, Abagail Frick, and Eric Hickl. Behind the mother told Sr. Emiliana about his dream and desire. Af- fronts: massage spa, movie theatre, sports card trading recipients with Fr. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo, council chaplain ter school, once a week, he prepared for the sacraments of store, crafting store, snack shack, arcade, taste booth, and and pastor of St. Peter Church, Blessing, are some of the reconciliation and the Eucharist. He occasionally mused art gallery. Monies were totaled. Expenses and profits council members. with a smile on his face, "I wonder why Jesus wants me to be a Catholic?" This question held the answer; Cole heard this as a call from God. On May 1, at school Mass, Msgr. John Peters called Cole forth to make his decla- ration of faith, which he read before his parents, great grandmother, other relatives, and all his school mates. A 3rd Annual Fishers of Men Saltwater Fishing Tournament SUNDAY, JULY 19 MASS: Sunday 10:00 A.M. DINNER: 11:00 A.M.

Saturday, August 29, 2015 ALL PLATES: $9.00 Elks Lodge • El Campo, TX Drive-thru & plates-to-go: 10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Entry fee: $200 per team (4 persons max) 5 optional side-pot entry fees $20 each category •100% side-pot payout 12:00 P.M. Noon Tournament prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 5 fish heavy stringer (2 red & 3 trout) GAMES A meal will be provided after the weigh-in for those who have entered the tournament by August 14th. Additional meal tickets may be purchased for $8 p/p when the team entry is sent in or at weigh-in. AUCTION SALE: 1:00 P.M. You may register at the mandatory Captain’s Meeting at the Elks Lodge on Hamburgers, refreshments, and entertainment on the Friday, August 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Moravia Parish Picnic Grounds! Prize For more information, contact Auction and drawing: activities MUSIC DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT BY: 7:00 P.M. Kyle Chandler at under MARK HALATA & TEXAVIA (979) 541-9833 or [email protected]. the pavilion! THE CZECHAHOLICS Entry fees benefit the El Campo Deanery ACTS. The Catholic Lighthouse YOUTH Page 5 — July 2015

Left to right: Kathryn Ormsby, regent of CDA Court St. Ann #369, Victoria; Garret Guerrero, Robert Whitworth III, Zachary Ballard, Maci Endelmohr, Taylor View these apps! Janak, Madeline Schaar, Susana Moya, scholarship chair, and Sandra Genoway accepting a scholarship award for Jordan Mueller. Left to right: Fr. Roger Hawes, pastor of Holy Cross Church, Yorktown; Cindy DuBose, CDA Education Contest sponsor; Stephanie Mattox, awards recipient; Susana Moya introduced each recipient, his/her CDA sponsor, and parents. Garret and Janice Tiemann, regent of CDA Court #1598. Guerrero received the State Court Scholarship of $500. Robert Whitworth III, Zachary Ballard, Maci Engelmohr, Taylor Janak, Madeline Schaar and Jordan Mueller received Stephanie Mattox of Holy Cross Church, Yorktown, won 3 State Education Awards, educational scholarships totaling $2,500. as announced at the state CDA convention held in Austin. She won 1st place in Computer Art, 1st place in Poetry, and 3rd place in the Art contest, for her division. Stephanie was altar serving at an evening Mass when she was greatly surprised to hear Janice Tiemann announce the news to the congregation. Janice was joined by Cindy DuBose as they presented Stephanie with her cash prize from the State Court. Stephanie will be a junior at Yorktown High School this fall and is active in sports and church activities. She is the daughter of Charles Mattox, Jr. and Angela Stepanski, bookkeeper for Holy Cross Church and active member of CDA Court #1598.

Pray for vocations For more information, visit www.victoriavocations.org or Left to right: Kathryn Ormsby, regent; Katie Timmins, Reed Rivera, William www.iwbsvictoria.org. Wright, Sarah Ybarra, Andrew Barton, Donna Moeller, and Sr. Louise Marie Jones, IWBS, spiritual advisor. Not pictured are Lauren Pena and Richard Heard. Also, CDA Court St. Ann #369, Victoria, recently awarded certificates to the State Education Contest Award winners. Geraldine Jurica was the CDA Education Contest chair. Recipients included: Div. I, 4-5 grades- William Wright, 3rd place, Poetry; Sarah Ybarra, 3rd place, Computer Art. Div. II, 6-8 grades- Andrew Barton, 2nd in Essay; Reed Rivera, 1st in Computer Art (advanced to National); Lauren Pena, 3rd in Photography. Div. III, High School- Richard Heard, 3rd place in Computer Art; Katie Timmins, 3rd place in Photography. Adult Div.- Donna Moeller, 2nd in Photography. Receiving 3 awards at the State Convention were: Sue Schaefer- 2nd place, Scrapbook; Donna Moeller- 1st place, Legislation; Joan Schramek- 2nd place, Newsletter. A Reporting If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a member of the clergy or other church Abuse personnel, you can register a complaint. • Call the bishop or the chancellor at the Chancery at (361) 573-0828; or • Call Fr. Gary Janak (361) 575-4741 or Sr. Emilie Eilers (361) 575-7111, Coor- dinators of Pastoral Care and Outreach; or • Mark your letter “Personal and Confidential”. Write to: Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill, Diocese of Victoria, P.O. Box 4070, Victoria, TX 77903 We will also help you bring your concerns to Church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing forth a complaint or need more information, please contact: Fr. Gary Janak at (361) 575-4741.

Reporting Child Abuse Hotline • 1 (800) 252-5400 B www.txabusehotline.org If you know or suspect a child or person has been abused or mistreated, you are required to report it to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or to a law enforcement agency within 48 hours. If the person is in immediate danger, call 911. The Catholic Lighthouse Page 6 — July 2015 DIOCESE Welcome to our diocese, newly ordained priests and deacon! Continued from page 1 Newly ordained perform first priestly blessings with Bishop Emeritus David E. Fellhauer

Left to right: Edward Huse, Anthony Hensley, Bishop Emeritus Fellhauer, and Michael Tankersley On Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Moulton, Bishop Emeritus David Fellhauer presided over Mass during which 3 men preparing for the Office of Permanent Diaconate were installed as acolytes. Anthony Hensley, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Ganado; Fr. Kristopher Fuchs Fr. Scott Hill Edward Huse, Holy Family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus Catholic Church, Victoria; and Michael Tankersley, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hallettsville, were vested in albs signifying their readiness to attend to the service at the altar assisting the deacon and the priest in liturgical celebrations. During the institution, the Fr. Gabriel Maison, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and director of the diaconate formation, called forward the candidates and presented them to the bishop. The bishop handed each candidate a paten with the bread to be consecrated instructing them, “Take this vessel with the bread for the celebration of the Eucharist. Make your life worthy of the service at the table of the Lord and of His Church.” Each candidate responded “Amen.” Having been installed as acolytes, the men are preparing themselves for ordination as permanent deacons. The bishop offered words of encouragement to the newly installed acolytes and thanked their families for their commitment to serve the diocese. Fr. Jacob Koether Fr. Francis Nguyen III

~Priestly assignments~ Fr. Scott Hill • For more information about the Permanent Diaconate Program, Our Lady of the Gulf, call (361) 596-4674 Port Lavaca or write to ~ The Director Formation, P.O. Box 399, Moulton, TX 77975. Fr. Kristopher Fuchs • Our Lady of Victory, Victoria ~ Deacon Max Landman will be tak- Fr. Francis Nguyen III ing Theology IV at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH. • St. Philip the Apostle, Please pray for El Campo and support our ~ priests, deacons, clergy, sisters, and women religious Fr. Jacob Koether of the Lord! • Holy Family, Victoria Newly ordained priests at the June 6th ordination at Holy Family Catholic Church, Victoria See Welcome to our diocese, pg. 12 The Catholic Lighthouse DIOCESE Page 7 — July 2015

Despite the rainy weather, the sessions were enjoyed by all youth in attendance! It was an enriching and spiritual time. The retreat was offered for junior high youth, Bishop Emeritus Fellhauer for students entering 6th grade or finishing 8th grade as well as elementary students, celebrates Mass at 3rd through 5th grades. A trained staff and supervision by qualified adults provided Fr. Michael Rother Camp David 2015 care and guidance during the retreat. Several teambuilding activities in small groups celebrates Mass at and large were held. There was time for prayer, reflection, and learning more about Camp David 2015 A the sacraments. Outdoor activities included volleyball, races, and water fun! C B

Youth at Camp David 2015; (A) Session I, (B) Session II, and (C) Elementary Session

www.victoriadiocese.org Outdoor activity at Camp David 2015 Wendy Eggert, director • Ryan Leos, associate director (361) 573-0828 • [email protected] Team building activity at Camp David 2015 The Diocese of Victoria XXVIII Annual Conference for Catechesis and Ministry

October 24, 2015 Holy Family Catholic Church • Wharton, TX Team building activity at The day-long conference will feature keynote presentations, Camp David 2015 Waterworld slip-and-slide at including one by Bishop Oscar Cantú of the Camp David 2015 Diocese of Las Cruces, NM, and a variety of workshops in English and Spanish World Youth Day 2016 by clergy, religious, and lay persons. July 25-Aug. 1 Everyone is invited to attend this one-day diocesan event! Conference attendees will also have the opportunity Shouldn’t to shop for Catholic articles, materials, and resources your ad from many vendor exhibits! For more information, contact: be in color? The Office of Catechetical Ministry (361) 573-0828 x2224 [email protected] www.victoriadiocese.org The Catholic Lighthouse Page 8 — July 2015 FAITH & FAMILY

Sunday Readings Ministries • Ongoing Activities from July 12 to Aug. 2, 2015 Catholic Family Services–To find Catholic organizations which focus on family, visit the Catholic Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers at www.nacflm.org. July 12- 15th Sunday Ephesians 4:1-6 Courage–Ministers to persons with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. The ministry in Ordinary Time John 6:1-15 also has an outreach, EnCourage, which ministers to relatives, spouses, and friends of Amos 7:12-15 persons with same-sex attractions. It is a Roman Catholic Apostolate endorsed by the Psalms 85:9-14 Aug. 2- 18th Sunday Pontifical Council for the Family. For more information, visitwww.couragerc.net . Ephesians 1:3-14 in Ordinary Time Engaged Encounter–Aug. 28-30 and Oct. 16-18. Registrations are on a first come, first Mark 6:7-13 Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 serve basis. Fee must accompany registration form. For more information, call (361) Psalms 78:3-4, 23-25, 54 573-0828 x2230 or visit www.victoriadiocese.org. July 19- 16th Sunday Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Gabriel Project–Helps women experiencing a crisis pregnancy- an alternative to abortion. in Ordinary Time John 6:24-35 Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 101 W. Convent. Light Jeremiah 23:1-6 supper included. For angel workshop/training dates, contact Barbara at (361) 649- Psalms 23:1-6 For daily and Sunday readings, 1612 or [email protected]. Holy Family, Wharton, meetings are the 4th Ephesians 2:13-18 as well as a daily Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul, Meyersville, meetings are the Mark 6:30-34 reflection video, visit 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call (979) 532-3593, www.usccb.org/bible/readings. M-F, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or visit www.gabrielproject.com. Brought to you by: July 26- 17th Sunday Grief Ministry–Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Ordinary Time in conference/brides’ room at Holy Family Church, Victoria. Before attending, call 2 Kings 4:42-44 Sharon at (361) 578-7572. Psalms 145:10-11, 15-18 Hospice of South Texas–Volunteer to provide continuity of inpatient care, home care, and bereavement services. Free grief support group meetings are the 2nd Monday of To Love as God Loves–This marriage each month at 10:00 a.m. in Victoria and the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. preparation program is for couples 40 and in Hallettsville. For more information, call 1(800) 874–6908, (361) 572-4300, or visit over, couples seeking convalidation, and www.hospiceofsouthtexas.org. couples seeking a second marriage and Incarnate Word Prayer Group–Praise and worship on Mondays 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the beyond. Upcoming date: Sept. 27. For more Auditorium at Incarnate Word Convent, 1101 N.E. Water Street. For more information, information, brochure, or registration form, contact Sr. Louise Marie Jones at (361) 575-7111 or [email protected]. visit www.victoriadiocese.org. Marriage Encounter–This program is no longer offered in the Diocese of Victoria. Replacing it is Retrouvaille (see below). To find a Marriage Encounter weekend outside of the diocese, visit www.wwme.org. Presidio La Bahia (PLB) Museum and Visitor Center Natural Family Planning–NFP is the only church-approved form of family planning. To Visit the 19th Centrury! See living historians, artisans, and more! learn about the sympto-thermal method in the Victoria area and NFP class schedules, contact David and Annie Coffey at [email protected]. In Wharton, The Presidio, located in Goliad, is the only Spanish fort in the possession of the contact Susanne Koch at (505) 710-0903 or [email protected]. Catholic church in North America and is a National Historic Landmark. Raphael’s Refuge–RR’s mission is to build and maintain a memorial in honor of babies, The museum is open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and is closed on major holidays. born and unborn. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Flatonia. Peer For more information, call (361) 645-3752 or visit www.presidiolabahia.org. counseling and spiritual direction are available for those suffering a loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, or abortion. For more information, contact Midge Elam at (361) 865-3021, (361) 258-1514, or visit www.raphaelsrefuge.org. Retrouvaille–Retrouvaille, meaning rediscovery, is a marriage-healing ministry offered in the diocese to couples in difficult marriages. Contact John and Jennifer Vincent at [email protected] or (361) 580-2770; call (800) 470-2230; or visit www. FRELSBURG, TX helpourmarriage.org or www.retrouvaille.org. See ad below. St. Francis and St. Clare Fraternity/Secular Franciscans–For dates, contact Mary Ann LeBlanc at (361) 575-1858 or visit www.lostrescompaneros-sfo.org.

SUNDAY, ™ Holy Mass - 8:45 A.M. (coffee & pastries served after Mass) Retrouvaille AUGUST 2, 2015 ...a Lifeline For Troubled Marriages ™ Served at 11:00 A.M. August 14-16, 2015 Diocese of Victoria Spiritual Renewal Center Meal: $10 large $6 small • Drive-thru & plates-to-go: $10 (Hamburgers, nachos, & snacks available after 3:00 P.M. FOR MARRIED COUPLES WHO ARE: AUCTION • Anxious about their marriage relationship. inside air conditioned hall • Alone or distant from their partner. featuring... Quilts, Handmade items, • Disillusioned or bored in their marriage. Antiques, Home-canned foods, • Without the time or desire to communicate. Plants, Pastries, Central Texas Sounds 1:00 P.M. plus many more unique items! inside • Experiencing coldness or conflict. Noon- the hall, • Frustrated, hurt or angry with their spouse For more information, call 4:00 P.M. after the (979) 732-3430 or (979) 732-0257. AUCTION! • Unable to see how to change their situation. For confidential inquires, call 1 (800) 470-2230 or visit www.retrouvaille.org. The Catholic Lighthouse DIOCESE Page 9 — July 2015 Most. Rev. Meet a Catholic School Principal Brendan J. Cahill, (a TCL series) ordained as

I was born in Hallettsville, TX. My parents are Dennis and Gerardette Haas. I at- Bishop of the tended Sacred Heart Catholic School, Hallettsville, for grades K-12. I received all of my sacraments in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. I graduated from Sam Houston State in Diocese of Victoria Continued from page 1 1999. I attended Victoria College for a year and transferred to Tarleton State University, where I graduated in 2004 with Bachelors degree and then again in 2006 with a Masters Church of Victoria. His , the Most Rev. Carlo Maria Vigano, Apostolic degree in Agricultural Education. to the U.S. was not present, but Msgr. Fermin Emilio Sosa Rodriguez, Charge’ d’ affaires I feel my education, work experience, and involvement in the community has pre- of the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in the U.S. located in Washington, D.C. read pared me to be a principal. My spiritual life is my leading force in taking the position as the Apostolic Mandate. It will be inspected by the College of Consultors. It was shown a disciple for the school. My primary role, as principal, is to be a leader and motivator to the people and all in the congregation applauded. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo imparted for the faculty, staff, students, and parents. the homily. He spoke about how the day of June 29th is celebrated and remembered all Sacred Heart has an awe- some track record and a great around the world as being the day of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul and reputation of fostering the Catho- lic faith through education and how it is even a civil holiday in Rome. He wished Bishop Cahill well in his new home academics. It will be my job to ensure we stay on that path and of Victoria and reiterated how Catholicism is the one, true faith. encourage the spiritual, moral, academic, physical, and social The Laying on of Hands was performed by numerous in attendance. Bishop growth according to the Catholic tradition for the students. It is Cahill’s head was anointed with a mixture of olive and fragrant balsam oils. After the also my responsibility to ensure students are being challenged liturgy of the Eucharist and holy Communion, Bishop Cahill processed through the in the classroom and allowed ex- tracurricular activities so they congregation and blessed all who were present. are prepared for real life experi- ences. As part of my position, In communion with the order of bishops under the authority of the successor of the I am excited about working with all aspects of the school system holy Apostle Peter, Bishop Cahill humbly expressed his promise to carry out his office which include direct contact with students, in accord with the mind of Christ and of the Catholic Church. In his closing remarks, he parents, faculty, staff, Kevin Haas and the community. thanked his parents, family, priests, consecrated religious, and all who have helped him Being a principal is Sacred Heart Catholic School, certainly life chang- in his life. He is looking forward to helping and praying for all in the diocese. ing, not only for me, but Hallettsville for my whole family. Liturgical participants included Fr. Tommy Chen, master of ceremonies; Fr. Gary Janak As a family, we feel this is where God is calling and Fr. Dan Morales, chaplains for the Bishop-Elect; Deacon Steve Borowicz, Deacon us to serve. My involvement in the school and the position will assist and encourage Dennis Kutach, and Deacon Max Landman, deacons of the Mass; Sr. Marie Therese Nga personal development on many different levels too. My wife, Lara, and I, have 4 children: Nguyen, OP and Mary Reyes, lectors; and seminarians of the diocese, servers. Lanie, 7; Macie, 5; Preslie, 2; and Karter, 1. The older two attend Sacred Heart Catholic Afterwards, a reception was held at Holy Family Catholic Church’s Parish Hall. School. Lara is a physical therapist assistant. We stay very busy with our children along RECEPTIONS! • RECEPTIONS! • RECEPTIONS! • RECEPTIONS! • RECEPTIONS! with maintaining our small ranching operation raising cattle and horses. I enjoy outdoor activities and assisting other ranchers working their cattle as well as breaking and train- Meet Bishop Brendan Cahill, ing horses. Lara and I enjoy being involved in Church community events and in ACTS. We are blessed to be a part of a great community and to be able to raise our children in the third bishop the Catholic school system. of the Diocese of Victoria! Receptions will be held: Year July 10 • El Campo of 7:00 p.m. • KC Hall Consecrated Life July 13 • Victoria • 7:00 p.m. • Holy Family www.usccb.org July 15 • Hallettsville 7:00 p.m. • KC Hall July 20 • Palacios 5:30 p.m. • Mass/reception at the Vietnamese Apostolate

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receive $25 million Pope Francis for encyclical WASHINGTON- The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) distributed Continued from page 1 $25 million in financial assistance to 394 religious communities across the country. The each other." Bishop Peter A. Libasci of Manchester, New Hampshire, said the pope's funding was made possible by the Retirement Fund for Religious collection, an annual, encyclical "envisions a world growing closer, rather than consumed by war and dissen- parish-based appeal benefitting more than 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and sion, and stresses that there is a connection between care for the earth, justice for the religious order priests. The latest collection was held in the majority of U.S. Catholic poor, commitment to society, and our own interior peace and that it is pointing the way parishes in December 2014 and raised $28.3 million. 11 dioceses and 3 archdioceses to happiness: not a happiness based on the continual accumulation of material goods, had record-high donations. but a true satisfaction and happiness in an environment that produces and sustains life." “We are humbled and overwhelmed by the love and generosity Catholics across the Featured on the front page is the cover of the English edition of Pope Francis' encycli- nation share with our senior religious each year,” said Precious Blood Sr. Janice Bader, cal on the environment, Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home. The long-antici- NRRO’s executive director. “We remain committed to ensuring the broadest and most pated encyclical was released at the Vatican last month. (CNS photo/courtesy USCCB) beneficial distribution of these donations.” The U.S. bishops launched the Retirement Fund for Religious in 1988 to address The Fraternal 100 Project provided $100 the profound deficit in retirement funding among U.S. religious communities. For more from the state office to each society achieving a information, visit www.retiredreligious.org. platinum status for the year 2014. St. Zdislava KJZT #53, Weid, acheived this status and do- nated their $100 to Sr. Stephana Marbach for Sr. Rebecca Janacek’s mission work in Kenya, Texas Knights of Columbus Africa. Left to right: Margaret Dornak, so- lead as organization ciety photographer and valued member; Sr. Stephana Marbach, mother superior sets new charity record at IWBS; and Katherine Kahanek, society president.

Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT Catholic Education Grant earned by St. Augustine KJT Society #129, Schulenburg, was presented to CNS NEW HAVEN, Conn. ( )- With Texas leading the way, the KCs set a new all-time St. Rose Catholic School, Schulenburg, in record in 2014 for charitable donations and service hours with $173,550,680 in donations recognization of the 125th anniversary of St. and more than 71.5 million hours of service. Texas Knights raised more than $9 million Rose of Lima Catholic School. Left to right: and notched 4.5 million hours of service. Both numbers represented the highest totals of Rosanne Gallia, school principal and Matthew Knights in any state in the U.S, and the dollar figure set the pace for Knights worldwide. Prihoda, society president. “Charity has been at the heart of the Knights’ mission for the past 133 years,” said Carl Anderson, supreme knight. “In America, Pope Francis will find a Church that is alive with the love of God and love of neighbor, and the KCs are excellent examples of this reality.” According to the K of C’s Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending Dec. 31, 2014, donations worldwide grew by more than $3.4 million over 2013, achiev- ing an increase in giving for the 15th consecutive year. The KCs were founded by Fr. Michael McGivney, a New Haven parish priest, in 1882. The organization was formed to provide charitable outreach and care for the financial Be informed on issues of importance to Catholics in our state- becoming a member well-being of Catholic families, focusing on the protection of widows and orphans, and of the Texas Catholic Network is easy! For more information, visit www.txcatholic.org, on strengthening the faith of its members. It has grown to include 1.8 million members or www.faithfulcitizenship.org. We All Need Help throughout North and Central America, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and Europe. PASTORAL INSTITUTE LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER Short Term Program Summer Fun Days WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00 A.M. JULY 8, 2015 JULY 22, 2015 CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT (Parent or Legal Guardian). Summer is here! The kids are out of school... what will you do? Bring them to the Library located on the 2nd floor at the Chancery at 1505 E. Mesquite Lane, Victoria, Echoes of Faith 3.0 is being made available through funds from the Capital Cam- TX, 77901! Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. During July, children paign at NO COST to catechists and parish catechetical leaders in the Diocese of can enjoy a faith-based movie, participate in an activity, and have a healthy snack for Victoria. Register for a free one-year subscription at www.victoriadiocese.org (home FREE! Come, join us! page scroll down to the Echoes link). For more information, contact Christella Alvarez For more information, contact Margaret Pruett at (361) 573-0828 x2224, catecheti- at (361) 827-7171, [email protected] or Sherry Kainer at (361) 573-0828 [email protected], or visit www.victoriadiocese.org. x2223, [email protected]. The Catholic Lighthouse EVENTS Page 11 — July 2015 Houston–Become One Archdiocesan Youth Conference Meals • Picnics and more TCL July 31-Aug. 2 at the Hilton Americas Hotel. For more submission deadlines information, visit www.archgh.org. Moravia–Ascension Parish Picnic July 19. 10:00 a.m. Orlando, FL–National Council of Catholic Women Mass. 11:00 a.m. Stew and kettle fried chicken. $9 p/p. ISSUE DATE DEADLINE (NCCW) Convention Sept. 10-12. For more 1:00 p.m. auction. 1:30 p.m. Bingo. See ad on pg. 4. August July 15 information, visit www.nccw.org. Port O’Connor–Holy Family KC Council #9088 Fishing September August 14 San Antonio–Catholic Women’s Conference Aug. 28- Tournament July 31 and Aug.1. See ad on pg. 5. October September 14 29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. For Victoria–The Knights of St. Gregory hosts the Bishop’s November October 16 more information, call (210) 521-3377 or visit www. Charity Banquet July 16 at the Victoria Country Club. December November 16 pilgrimcenterofhope.org. 6:30 p.m. social. 7:15 p.m. dinner. $100 p/p. Proceeds January 2016 December 4 San Antonio–St. John’s/Assumption Seminary benefit Bishop Cahill’s special charities. Seating is Centennial Celebration evening gathering for former limited. For more information, contact Donald Naiser priests July 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Assumption Seminary. at (979) 543 8412. Includes tour and reception. For more information, Yorktown–Holy Cross Centennial Celebration Sept. contact Mike Davis at (210) 734-5137 x1414 or mike. 13. 9:30 a.m. Mass. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. BBQ beef, [email protected]. El Campo–Fishers of Men Saltwater Fishing Tournament sausage, and sides. St. Louis, MO–Ignatian Silence: Heart of Mission Spiri- Aug. 29. Benefits ACTS. See ad on pg. 4. tuality Conference July 16-19 at St. Louis University. Frelsburg–Sts. Peter & Paul Country Festival Aug. 2. East Bernard–Holy Cross Bazaar Oct. 11. For more information, visit www.ignatianspirit.org. 8:45 a.m. Mass. 11:00 a.m. Fried fish meal. $10 p/p Tivoli–Our Lady of Guadalupe Church celebrates the large. $6 p/p small. $10 p/p drive-thru and plates-to-go. El Campo–St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Festival Oct. 11 at the KC Hall. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the 1st Friday of 1:00 p.m. auction 4:00 p.m. Bingo. See ad on pg. 8. each month at 6:00 p.m. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. at Hallettsville–Serra Club holds Seminarian Cookout Aug. Conferences • Masses • Retreats and more 501B William St. with Fr. Paulson Panakal. Mark your 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. calendars now for next month. For more information, Amarillo–Faith Formation Conference Aug. 1 at St. Praha–Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Picnic call (361) 237-3634. Mary’s Cathedral. For more information, visit www. Aug. 15. 10:00 a.m. Mass. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Stew Victoria–Amor Meus Spirituality Center’s Directed/ amarillodiocese.org. and fried chicken. $9 p/p. 1:00 p.m. auction. 1-5:00 Private Overnight Retreat Aug. 7-9. For more Beaumont–Summer Camp at the BISD Outdoor p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Bingo. For more information, call information, contact Sr. Emilie Eilers at (361) Education Center. 1st session for students entering (361) 596- 4674 or visit www.stmaryspraha.org. 575-7111, [email protected], or visit www. 4th-6th grade in the 2015-2016 school year is July 12- Weimar–St. Michael Harvest Feast Aug. 9. Fried chicken amormeusspiritualitycenter.org. 17. 2nd session for students entering 7th-9th grade in and stew at the Veterans Hall. $9 p/p. Drive-thru and Victoria–Our Lady of Lourdes holds Healing Mass and 2015-2016 is July 19-24. For more information, visit plates to-go at the Family Center. There will be an Prayer the 1st Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. www.dioceseofbmt.org. auction, music, and refreshments throughout the day at 105 N. William St. with Fr. Phi Nguyen, chaplain Corpus Christi–Teens Open Up to God’s Holiness Youth and evening. of IWBS Convent. Mark your calendars now for next Retreat July 24-26 at the Pax Christi Liturgical Retreat Yoakum–St. Joseph Parish Picnic Aug. 2 at the Yoakum month. For more information, contact Sr. Louise Marie Center for youth in grades 9-12. For more information, Community Center. 10:30 a.m. Stew and sausage. $9 Jones at [email protected]. visit www.diocesecc.org. p/p. 12:30 p.m. auction. See ad on pg. 3. Wharton–Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person Conference for Catechesis and Ministry Oct. 24 World Meeting of Families at Holy Family Catholic Church. For more information, WMF Congress Meeting: Sept. 22-25 visit www.victoriadiocese.org or see pg. 7. Papal Visit: Sept. 26-27 Philadelphia, PA 1 (855) WMF-2015 Catholic War Veterans (CWV) National Convention [email protected] August 9-16, 2015 www.worldmeeting2015.org Sun Coast Hotel • 9090 Alta Drive • Las Vegas, Nevada www.cwv.org

Journeys of Faith with Ceci Upcoming Pilgrimages Jewels of Eastern Europe August 23-Sept. 3, 2015 • $3,595 Spiritual director: Fr. Gary Janak Holy Land- Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus November 10-21, 2015 • $3,395 Spiritual director: Fr. Pat Knippenberg Made you look! Send an event to Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Bible & Books Shrines of Mexico Rosaries, Medals, & Statues [email protected]! December 10-16, 2015 • $1,595 Baptism & Wedding Items Spiritual director: Fr. Bob Knippenberg Inspirational Gifts for All Ages Ceci Triska • (979) 543-8575 • [email protected] www.selectinternationaltours.com The Catholic Lighthouse Page 12 — July 2015 DIOCESE

The light of the Gospel guides all who put themselves at the service of the civilization of love. ~Pope Francis

Victoria represntatives recently attended a reception of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in Houston. Bishop Cahill holds a cross, a gift given to him by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Left to right: Lieu- tenant Tom Standish, Lieutenant Southwest Lieutenancy Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; Lady Joyce Standish, LGCHS; Bishop Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria; Lady Joyce B. Morris, LGCHS; Sir Joseph J. Morris, Sr., KGCHS. Welcome to our diocese, newly ordained priests and deacon! Continued from pages 1 & 6 and stole were by Allison Cox and Joanna Guggenmos. The vesting ministers were Fr. Dan Morales and Fr. Wayne Flagg. For Fr. Jacob Koether, the presentation of the chasuble and stole were by Lynn Koether and Jessica Koether. The vesting ministers were Msgr. Casey Jarzombek and Msgr. Gerard Cernoch. For Fr. Francis Nguyen III, the presenta- tion of the chasuble and stole were by Peter Tho Thong Nguyen and Maria Boi Nguyen. The vesting ministers were Fr. Douglas Mosey and Fr. Joachim Hien. For Deacon Max Landman, the presentation of the dalmatic and stole was by Elizabeth Toombs. The vest- ing ministers were Fr. Kristopher Fuchs and Deacon Daniel Swartz. The master of ceremonies was Fr. Tommy Chen. The assistant master of ceremonies was Jacob Mendoza. Deacon Joe Duplan was the Deacon of the Word. Deacon Max Landman was the Deacon of the Altar. Deacons assisting Bishop Emeritus Fellhauer were Deacon Larry Koether and Deacon Charles Glynn. Afterwards, a reception was held in the Parish Hall at Holy Family Catholic Church, Victoria.

What shall I render to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. ~Psalm 116:12-14

Prayer of Thanksgiving Almighty and Merciful Father, As we stand before you in awe and in thanksgiving for your call, we give you great thanks also for the abundant blessings you have bestowed upon us. So great among these are the people who have guided and prayed for us. Please poor out your continued blessings upon Bishop-Elect Cahill, Bishop Emeritus Fellhauer, our families, benefac- tors, teachers, the clergy, and consecrated religious of our diocese and elsewhere, the many who have given us words and gifts of encouragement, and all our friends. May they have your peace and protection unto life everlasting. We ask all of this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. In gratitude, Fr. Kristopher Fuchs Fr. Scott Hill Fr. Jacob Koether Fr. Francis Nguyen III Deacon Max Landman