THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS AUGUUST 7, 2016

Today is First Sunday ~ August 7 ~

Coffee, Fruit, & Donuts after the 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.

Masses in the Cafeteria Hosted by the Altar Society

As we read this week-end, from the Gospel of Saint Luke, Jesus reassures us that we have no reason to fear, for our Father in heaven “is pleased to give you the kingdom.” The Kingdom? This is what Jesus tells us. God loves us that much; God offers to us the opportunity of complete oneness with

Him in heaven. He is pleased to do so, Jesus says. What must we do to inherit this promise? Our call is to detach ourselves from this world and give ourselves totally to God, who, in turn, promises us His Kingdom. We detach ourselves by listening to the Word of God and, as exemplified by the life of Jesus, seek to live it: “Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treas-ure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy.” There-fore, what is etched in our hearts testifies to what we truly desire. If it is power, wealth or prestige, it will be reflected in the choices we make each day. If we desire the Kingdom of God, all will know that we are followers of Christ. We will be filled with charity and peace. Jesus summarizes it in one verse: “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Have a most blessed week with the Lord.

Father Gary

Parish Collection For July 30-31

Envelopes $ 10,730.51 Loose 4,405.77 Total $ 15,136.28 Candle Stands/Book Rack $ 199.00 Maintenance Fund $ 610.00

A Message From Our Pastor This Week In The Parish

Baptism Class For Parents and Sponsors The class will be Tuesday, August 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. Parents must be registered parishioners of Our Lady of Victory and bring the child’s birth certificate. Class is for adults only. Attendance at baptism class is required for parents and godparents. For more information, call 575-8132 or 575-4741.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Catholics who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to attend a five-week Adult Confirmation course being offered at the Cathedral of

Our Lady of Victory being offered at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in the School Library beginning Tuesday, August 16, and continuing for five Tuesdays, ending on Tuesday, September 13. The Confirmation Mass will be held at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Friday, September 9, at the Cathedral. This course is for adult Catholics who attended religious education programs or Catholic schools in their youth, but for whatever reason, did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Contact Jenny Vincent at 575-4741 for information on how you can complete your sacramental initiation into the Catholic Church that was begun at your Baptism and to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Registration forms are available at the OLV parish of-fice, or by email to Jenny Vincent at jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

THANK YOU to the approximately 65 people who assisted with our annual Parish/School Work Day. A tremen-dous amount of work was accomplished, saving the parish thousands of dollars in maintenance expenses and hundreds of hours of time. The parish family truly appreciates your generosity.

Father Gary

Mothers of Grace meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Early Childhood Center. Join other moms who gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their chil-dren and keeping their families strong through God's grace. For more information, contact Jennifer Ruiz by email at jenniferschobey.ruiz@yahoo.com.

OLV School begins August 15

Mass will be at 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, in observance of the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary. There is NOT an obligation to attend Mass at-tached to the Solem-nity, since this year it falls on a Mon-

day. However, all are encouraged to celebrate by attending Mass. This is a great opportunity to gather together as we give thanks to God for Mary, who was assumed into heaven both body and soul and acclaimed as Queen by all the choirs of angels and all the saints.

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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– “Week at a Glance at OLV” –

Monday, August 8 – Women’s ACTS Retreat Team meeting, 6:00 p.m., Library

Tuesday, August 9 – Mothers of Grace Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Early

Childhood Center; Baptism Class for Parents and Sponsors, 6:30 p.m., Religious Education Building

Saturday, August 15 – St. Vincent DePaul Society Collection Sunday, August 14 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Vincent DePaul Society Collection

Have a Blessed Week and Summer!

Classes for the 2016/2017 school year will resume Wednesday, August 31 ~ 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Registration has reopened for parishioners for limited open-ings in the classes. Some classes are already filled to capaci-ty. Late registration is $30 per student. After classes begin on Wednesday, August 31, there will be no more students reg-istered for the current program.

EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR

JUNIORS and SENIORS INVITED Father Gary and Father Kristopher will be teaching the Juniors and Seniors in the Religious Education Program on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month beginning in September. Please take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about your faith by joining others in the Library from 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. All juniors and seniors that have been confirmed are encouraged to attend. More details coming soon – watch the bulletin! For more information and to sign up for these classes, contact the Religious Education Office. NEWSLETTERS were mailed home to all registered students in the Religious Education program. If you did not get a newsletter, please contact the Religious Education Office.

Pay It Forward - Over 500 children and young people in pre-school through high school, will be coming this fall on Wednesday evenings to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic Faith. You can help them learn and grow by becoming a catechist for OLV. As you nurture the faith as a classroom aide, substitute teacher/aide, hall monitor or other volunteer, you will learn and grow in your faith as well. We provide the training, materials and support for you to be successful in this important minis-try. Please consider “paying your faith forward”. Grade levels that need aides are: 4th, 7th, 9th, and 10th. If interested or you would like more information, contact the Religious Education Office.

Date To Remember Important Date for those that are in the Final Year Confir-

mation Program (incoming 10th graders at St. Joseph’s High School or students in the Religious Education Program):

Final Year Confirmation Retreat – Sunday, September 18, at 1:30 p.m. and ending after the 6:00 p.m. Mass. “Teach Us To Pray” will be the theme this year. This is a REQUIRED retreat for the candidate and their sponsor or parent. Watch the bulletin for registration details coming out early August.

Safe Environment certification is required for every adult volunteering or employed in Catholic Schools or helping in any way in Religious Edu-cation programs, Boy and Girl Scout leaders and Extraordinary Ministers who take communion to the homebound and are in contact with vulnera-ble adults. The next training sessions for new volunteers will be Wednes-day, August 17, at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Office.

Religious Education Teacher Commissioning will be on Wednesday, August 24, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass with a gathering following in the Cafeteria. Invitations were recently mailed to all involved with this Commissioning. Please RSVP to the Religious Education Office by Thursday, August 18.

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.)

Friday by appointment - 575-8132

Religious Education News

In keeping with our goal of being a more welcoming parish, we would like to further develop the role of ushers and greeters at the Cathedral. If you have helped as an usher or greeter for our weekend Masses - or would like to -

please contact the parish office 575-4741 or email Jenny Vincent at jvincent@olvcathedral.org. We are planning a meeting of all in-volved in the near future and don’t want to overlook anyone!

Do You Like Saying Hello?

Would you like to become Catholic? Know someone who is considering

becoming a Catholic? Have you not received your First Holy Communion

or the Sacrament of Confirmation? RCIA gatherings are held on Monday evenings beginning Monday, August 22, at 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process of doctrinal, practical and liturgical formation for those desiring to become Catholic and celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Eucha-rist and Confirmation or those who were bap-tized Catholic but did not yet receive the Sac-rament of the Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Call the Rectory (575-4741) for details.

Altar Society August

Altar Cleaners

Dora Arambula ~ Lorna Dusek ~ Estela Matus

St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society Collection (Black Bag) taken up the 2nd Weekend of each month (August 13-14). Donations may be sent during the month to the Church Office. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry that provides assistance to the less fortunate.

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OLV School NEWS

chool NEWS

“Big Ticket” Raffle Friday, July 29, winner

Kathy and Donny Cowan $500 Best Buy Gift Card

Friday, August 5, winner will win

$500 Woodhouse Day Spa Gift Card.

OLV School News Pilgrimage Opportunities

2017 Pilgrimage with Fr. Kristopher Fuchs

12 Day Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain & France visiting Lisbon, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, Leon, Lourdes, Zaragoza & Madrid on June 14-27, 2017 with Father Kristopher Fuchs as Spiritual Director. For a copy of the itinerary, please e-mail Dora Silva at dsilva4415@gmail.com. Deposit and payments must be submitted to Little Flower Tours & Travel. For additional payment information please contact Susan at 1-888-843-7373.

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Our Lady of Victory School

“Big Ticket” Raffle 2016-17

Tickets are $100 each and are available by stopping at the Church Office, School Office or calling Dorothy Gehrke at 575-5391. School Advisory Council will be selling “Big Tick-et” chances after all Masses on August 6-7. Only 500 tickets will be sold with a drawing every Friday from August 19, 2016, until August 11, 2017. Each ticket drawn will go back into the ticket hopper for another chance to be drawn the next week. Proceeds benefit the Technology Fund and General Operating Expenses of the School. A wide variety of prizes include VISA, HEB, Academy, Best Buy, Dillards, Lowes, Hall Lighting & Design Center, Torin Bales, Victoria All Sports and Wood-house Gift Cards; $500 Eyeglasses/Sunglasses (Victoria Eye Center); guns; binoculars; Yeti coolers; Streamlight/Flashlight Spotlight Combo package; outdoor fire it/grill and camera packages!. See the website (www.olvcathedral.org) for a

TIP TO HELP YOUR PRAYER LIFE

Don’t Wait To Start – procrastination is the enemy of prayer. If you feel called to pray, don’t ever put it off.

Time to Think About...

Parish Festival ~ Sunday, October 9 At this time we are working on the Raffle and Auction.

Also, think about the country store and plant booth. If you or your business would like to donate towards

these areas, please call the Rectory at 575-4741.

Something to Think About What changes do I need to make to ensure that I am on the right path, the path to Christ, and am ready to greet Him when He comes again?

Safe Environment Training Wednesday, August 17 - 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Religious Education Building Safe Environment training is required of new employees and volunteers working with children through the CCD Program, OLV School, Teen ACTS, sporting activities,

youth ministry, Scouts, etc. This training is also required of min-isters taking communion to vulnerable adults (residents of nursing homes or the homebound).

If you have any questions or are interested in attending a Safe Environment Training Class, please contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

There will be a Keeping Kids Safe/Code of Pastoral Conduct

class at Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. Call Martha Nichols at 571-0337 to register.

Holy Land

Prayer & Encounter

January 23-February 3, 2017

Join Bishop Brendan Cahill on this pilgrimage to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

The Gospels and the Rosary come to Life as we visit Nazareth, Bethlehem, Cana, sail on the Sea of Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, and pray the Stations of the Cross in Jerusalem on the way to an early Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. On this very special pilgrimage with Bishop Cahill, there will be special op-portunities with Christian brothers and sisters, and learn how they are the “living stones” of the Holy Land. And, yes, you will take a dip in the Dead Sea too!

Contact: Ceci Triska Email: jctriska@sbcglobal.net or call (979) 543-8575

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Diocese of Victoria Library and Media Center offers religious books, DVD’s at no charge. Go to www.victoriadiocese.org, click on Ministries, then Library to begin your search.

The Pope Speaks “Don’t be fooled by worldly treasures that seduce people but leave them tired, loveless and empty. Seek out and gather divine treasures like love, charity, service, patience, goodness and tenderness. While material possessions will remain here on earth, there are treasures that we can bring with us to heaven.

However, they are not the things that you have saved up for yourself, but rather those you have given to others, which is the gift and pres-ence of Jesus Christ in us.”

“Not the goods of the world, but God. Not riches, but God. Not honors, but God. Not distinction, but God. Not dignities, but God. Not advance-ment, but God. God always and in everything.”

~ St. Vincent Pallotti

Happenings Outside the Parish

Spiritual Growth

www.emmauscounselingcenter.com 1908 N. Laurent St., Suite 140 ~ Victoria, TX 77901 ~ 212-0830

The Emmaus Center: Counseling in the Catholic Tradition

Grief Support Group at The Emmaus Cen-ter: “Unresolved grief is the major underly-ing issue in most people’s lives. “ (Bernard McGrane, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Chap-man University). The Emmaus Center is of-fering a new support group for those who

have experienced a loss and seek support from others. Having a safe place to process experiences and feelings, in an atmosphere of support and understanding, is of inestimable value. The group begins on Monday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. Call The Emmaus Center at 212-0830, for further information and to register for the group.

Annual Conference for Catechesis and Ministry Saturday, October 1, 2016

Holy Family Church, Wharton Bishop Brendan Cahill will offer a keynote address

in English and one in Spanish 20 Workshops on Catechesis, Liturgy, Prayer & Spirituality

All adult Catholics are invited to attend. For more information, call the Catechetical Office, 573-0828 or

visit www.victoriadiocese.org.

Catechist Formation Program ~ Online Catechist Echoes 3.0 is being made available through funds from the Diocesan Capital Campaign at NO COST to catechists and parish catechetical. Register for a free one-year subscription online at www.victoriadiocese.org and or call Brenda at 573-0828 ext. 2223.

Pastoral Institute Extended Program Fall Registration

Liturgy: The Church at Worship and Prayer Tuesdays, September 6 through October 11

Morning 9:15 – 11:30 a.m. or Evening 7:00 – 9:15 p.m. Register online http://www.victoriadiocese.org/extended-program- or call 573-0828 ext. 2223 or ext. 2227 for more information.

St. Joseph (Yoakum) Parish Picnic, Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Yoakum Community Center. A stew and sausage meal served starting at 10:30 a.m. at $9 p/p. There will be food, auction and games in the afternoon.

Our Lady of Sorrows Annual Jamaica at the Community Center, Sunday, Aug. 7. A carne guisada dinner starting at 11:00 a.m. at $9 p/p. Live auction at 1:00 p.m. Entertainment, games and fun for all.

KJZT Society 101 Mass for living and deceased members, Sunday, Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m. at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory. Break-fast to follow in the cafeteria. Please RSVP by calling 573-2669.

Sts. Peter & Paul (Frelsburg) Country Festival, Sunday, Aug. 7, starting with a Polka Mass at 10:00 a.m. A fried fish meal at 11:00 a.m. at $10 p/p large and $6 p/p small. Entertainment throughout the day.

St. Mary’s (Praha) 160th Prazska Pout/Praha Picnic, Monday, Aug. 15, beginning with a 10:00 a.m. Mass with Bishop Cahill. From 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. stew and fried chicken dinner at $9 p/p. Music from 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. by Ennis Czech Boys, Praha Brothers and The All Around Czech. There will be a cakewalk, games, country store and more throughout the day. Auction at 1:00 p.m. For more information visit stmaryspraha.org.

K of C Council #1329 Chicken BBQ Sale will be held Sunday, August 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the K of C Hall (Airline and Ben Wilson) and contin-ue until all sold out. Prices are $8 per 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.

Funeral Meals When a parishioner passes away the Funeral Meals Committee assists in providing food for the family and friends following the Mass and burial. The Committee is now in need of

more ladies to make a side dish or dessert for those meals. Volunteers are also needed to assist with setting up and serv-ing the food. The Funeral Meals Committee assists the fami-ly in their time of loss by taking care of all arrangements for the meal which allows them to visit with family members and friends without worrying about those added responsibilities of providing food for everyone. If you would like to be a part of this im-portant ministry in our parish or seek more information about the Committee, please contact Robbie Lauger at 920-9926.

Look What’s Coming Back Soon to OLV

Children 4 years old to 2nd grade hear the readings, discuss them in words they can understand and also

participate in activities that help them to grow closer to Jesus. This ministry has combined with the Mothers of Grace group, so joining will not be too taxiing on any one person! Contact Bianca Horton at bmaries14@yahoo.com for information.

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Monday, August 8 6:00 a.m. William Gaida 8:00 a.m. Willie Mae Mladenka Eva Mendieta Tuesday, August 9 6:00 a.m. Finis & Betty Easterling & Family Son Vu (Anniv.) 8:00 a.m. Arlie Williams Wednesday, August 10 6:00 a.m. Tricia Brandl 5:30 p.m. Marjorie Huehlefeld Fred Kowalik Thursday, August 11 6:00 a.m. Vietnam War Civilians 8:00 a.m. Guadalupe Cavazos Living & Deceased Members of the Jennifer Pratt Family Friday, August 12 6:00 a.m. Perry Hickey (Anniv.) Special Intention (J.G.) 5:30 p.m. Lawrence F. Ramirez, Jr. Billy Compton (Anniv.) Saturday, August 13 5:30 p.m. Lena Antonioli (Anniv.) Sunday, August 14 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the KJZT Families Armando Arenal

9:00 a.m. Joe Zella Dolores Molina 11:30 a.m. Richard Martinez Jacinto & Manuela Gonzales 6:00 p.m. Parishioners/Benefactors

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6:00 a.m. Richard Seiler Wednesday, August 10 5:30 p.m. A. Buentello, K. Ohrt Thursday, Friday 6:00 a.m. Charles Kutchka, Jr., Felipe Rosales Friday, August 12 5:30 p.m. C. Jacob, C. Klekar

Altar Servers

Extraordinary Ministers

Lectors

August 13-14 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

H. Haug H. Haug J. Ortmann

M. Darilek J. Flores M. Flynn, J. Garza J. & D. Gehrke A. Lara G. Sherman

M. Almendarez R. Easterling D. Dusek M. Hernandez, J. Jones Sr. L. Toman J. Zamora

Sr. D. Bonorden C. Copeland J. Hermes, S. Munoz E. & C. Nevlud B. Ortmann L. Strauss

L. Cheramie, H. Ellett R. Lauger J. Omecinski G. & L. Panza G. Soliz C. Ybarra

T. Arnecke L. Charbula L. Heinrich-Null H. Motal D. & C. Pennington, V. Pyatt, D. Rogers

Jennifer Garza Pat Strauss (L-1) Roger Lawrence (L-2)

Leticia Rodriguez Georganna Meismer

L. Theriot S. Theriot N. Zerangue

D. Castoreno B. Solis M. Valdivia

A. Silvas C. Ybarra S. Ybarra

J.T. Garcia A. Gonzales E. Koch

Weekend

Liturgical Ministers

Mass Intentions

Weekday Mass Servers

Mary Ann Wyatt

Hospital Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Sunday, August 14 Citizens Hospital - Richard & Karen Evans DeTar Hospital - D. Garza, J. Jabbour, H. Zamykal

Readings for the Week of August 7, 2016 Sunday Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12; Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40 Monday Saint Dominic, Priest Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Ez 2:8—3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26 Thursday Saint Clare, Virgin Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21—19:1 Friday Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53