THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY VICTORIA, TEXAS AUGUUST 14, 2016

To be an authentic follower of Christ is to be subjected to criticism, misunder-standings and out-right disdain. Jesus tells us, as evident in

the twelfth chapter of Saint Luke’s Gospel, which we read from this weekend, that division will come for those who follow Him: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accom-plished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.”

The division which comes to followers of Christ is not instituted by Christ, but a result of those who choose to follow Him. Peace will come when division is dissipated, but not until the Lord re-turns again, at the end of time. In the meantime, when we profess our faith and seek to live it, the world will be against us and Satan will relentlessly pursue us. Again, as Jesus states, “From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”

Let us not be afraid of the price which must be paid to follow Christ, for He has already paid the ultimate price for us. Division may surface in our lives, as a result of our choosing to follow Christ, but redemption is at hand. As Saint Maximillian Kolbe once wrote: “The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God shall know no lim-its. Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers.” Have a most blessed week with the Lord.

Father Gary

Parish Collection For August 6-7

Envelopes $ 16,194.50 Loose 4,021.50 Total $ 20,216.00 Candle Stands/Book Rack $ 161.00 Maintenance Fund $ 507.75

A Message From Our Pastor

WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Ignatius Silva Kaidence Sharp

Axl Vera Avery Lechner

This Week In The Parish

We pray for:

Beatrice Mueller Frances Guerrero

Natural Family Planning Presentation Mothers of Grace, a group of young moms supporting each other in raising their children, invite all to a presenta-tion on Natural Family Planning given by Nora Ponder, a Certified Fertility Care Practitioner from Houston. She will be speaking on Tuesday, August 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. Young mothers and wives are encouraged to attend – bring your friends along

too! For more information contact Jennifer Ruiz by email at jenniferschobey.ruiz@yahoo.com.

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.

~ Parish Festival ~ Sunday, October 9

At this time we are working on the Silent and Live Auction items.

Also, think about the country store, bingo and plant booth.

If you or your business would like to donate towards these areas, please call the

Rectory at 575-4741.

Mothers of Grace will be having a bake sale after 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 21! Please stop by and check out the muffins, cookies, brownies and other goodies! The proceeds raised will help to fund needs of the group including sponsorship of special events and presentations along with assisting se-lected charitable organizations in their efforts to help others.

Next Youth Mass Sunday, August 21 — 6:00 p.m.

Youth Needed to Assist at the Sunday Youth Mass The Youth Mass, held the 1st and 3rd weekend of each month at 6:00 p.m., is served by our high

school/college age youth and young adults. Call the Parish Office (575-4741) to volunteer to serve as greeters/ushers, lec-tors, gift bearers, music/choir, and altar servers. Please consid-er serving the Lord in this special ministry. For more infor-mation or questions, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.

School Starts Monday, August 15

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

– “Week at a Glance at OLV” –

Monday, August 15 – Women’s ACTS Retreat Team meeting, 6:00 p.m., Library

Tuesday, August 16 – Mothers of Grace Presentation on Natural Family

Planning, 6:30 p.m., Religious Education Building; Adult Confirma-tion Class, 6:30 p.m., Library

Wednesday, August 17 – Safe Environment Training, 9:00 a.m. and

6:00 p.m., Religious Education Building Sunday, August 21 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Mothers of Grace Bake Sale, following 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.

Masses; Youth Mass, 6:00 p.m.

Have a Blessed Week!

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 openings in the classes.

EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR JUNIORS and SENIORS INVITED

Father Gary and Father Kristopher will be teaching the Jun-iors 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. The newsletter is also available online at the parish’s website – www.olvcathedral.org.

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.

Dates 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):

Wednesday, Sept. 14, Parents Meeting of children in Final Year Confirmation Program will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafe-teria. Meeting is for parents only – students will be in class.

Final Year Confirmation Retreat – Sunday, Sept. 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 candi-date and their sponsor or parent. Registration details coming soon!

First Communion Students – Wednesday, Sept. 21, Parents Meeting of children making their First Holy Communion in the Spring will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Meeting is for parents only – students will be in class.

Safe Environment certification is required for every adult volun-teering or employed in Catholic Schools or helping in any way in Religious Education programs, Boy and Girl Scout leaders and Extraordinary Ministers who take communion to the homebound and are in contact with vulnerable adults. The next training ses-sions for new volunteers will be Wednesday, Aug. 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

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.

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.

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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OLV School NEWS

chool NEWS

“Big Ticket” Raffle Friday, August 5, winner

Angie Pena (2nd time!!) $500 Woodhouse Day Spa Gift Card

Friday, August 12, winner will win Browning X-Bolt Eclipse 30-06.

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.

Sponsor of the Week

Thank You For Your Support!

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Get your OLV School Big Ticket”

Raffle 2016-17 Before They Are Gone!

Tickets are $100 each and are available by stopping at the Church Office, School Office or calling Dorothy Gehrke at 575-5391. 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, Victo-ria All Sports and Woodhouse Gift Cards; $500 Eyeglasses/Sunglasses (Victoria Eye Center); guns; binoculars; Yeti cool-ers; Streamlight/Flashlight Spotlight Combo package; outdoor fire it/grill and camera packages!. See the website (www.olvcathedral.org) for a complete listing.

TIP TO HELP YOUR PRAYER LIFE

Find and Use Good Resources – When you don’t know what to do or how to do it, the resources can help. Resources include people, friends, books, websites, sacramentals (e.g. rosaries), etc.

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

Something to Think About How can I spread true peace in my little corner of the world? Can I keep my eyes fixed on Jesus?

Marriage Preparation

Next Engaged Encounter Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 16-18. Please visit the website at www.victoriadiocese.org click on the Marriage tab for Engaged Encounter. There you will find online regis-tration or mail-in form and more Engaged Encounter weekends available this year.

OLV TV Mass

Now you can not only watch the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass on KAVU 25 TV but the Mass is also live

streamed on our website (www.olvcathedral.org) every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Envelopes are available for making a donation in memory of loved ones, in honor of someone or cele-brating a special occasion. Contribution may be directed to the Capital Campaign, Maintenance Fund, School, Cathedral Resto-ration, TV Mass, for Masses to be said and other areas as specified by the donor. These envelopes may be obtained at the Rectory Office and also will be available at funeral services for our pa-rishioners. Contributions (with the exception of Mass stipends) are tax-deductible with all gifts being acknowledged.

Pray for Priestly and

Religious Vocations

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Pope Speaks “The devil pushes us to be unfaithful to the Lord. Sometimes he pushes hard.”

“If you are what you should be you will set the whole world ablaze.”

~ St. Catherine of Siena

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.

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.

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 continue 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. For information, call the hall Sunday morning at 575-9214.

KJT Society #115 will be having a meeting at Holy Family Church in Victoria, following the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 21, in the Bridal Room. All members are invited to attend. For more information, please call Donald Dusek at 578-6730 or Lawrence Yanta at 649-7280.

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Cuero) Jamaica, Sunday, Sept. 4 Sacred Heart (Hallettsville) Fall Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 4 Sts. Cyril & Methodius (Shiner) Fall Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 4 St. Mary (High Hill) Picnic, Sunday, Sept. 4 St. Mary’s (Nada) Parish Festival & Homecoming, Sunday, Sept. 4 St. John Bosco (Vanderbilt) Festival, Sunday, Sept. 4

S T A R T C H O O S I N G H A P P I N E S S

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spire you to break through resistance so you can become the-best-version-of-yourself® and start living with passion and purpose.

Catholic Women’s Conference – September 9-10, San Antonio, Texas; Sponsored by Pilgrim Center of Hope, a Catholic Evange-lization Ministry. For more information and to register, visit CWCSanAntonio.com or call (210) 521-3377.

Book for Parish Prayer Needs: Located in the Sa-cred Heart Chapel of the foyer of the church is a po-dium containing a prayer book. In it parishioners, and others, are encouraged to write petitions seeking prayer for various needs. The guidelines request that the intentions be limited to two lines and, for privacy, list only a first name. At the end of each week, the intentions will be reverently disposed.

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Monday, August 15 -The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Kandler & Stockbauer Families Lucille Grahmann 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Leininger & Wenske Familes Joe (Anniv.) & Bernice Redmon Tuesday, August 16 6:00 a.m. Adolf Motal 8:00 a.m. Richard Knebel Special Intention (C.R. Family) Wednesday, August 17 6:00 a.m. Sixtus & Mary Kotzur 5:30 p.m. Joe McAdams (Anniv.) Living & Deceased Members of the Rossi & Kutchka Families Thursday, August 18 6:00 a.m. Mamie Klare (Anniv.) Lupe Ortiz, Raul Castilla, Diane Monclova & Veronica Cavazos 8:00 a.m. Ellroyce Schroller (Anniv.) Janie Garcia Friday, August 19 6:00 a.m. Bill & Irene Bena Lee Payne 5:30 p.m. Mary Agnes Barrera Oswaldo Moncado Saturday, August 20 5:30 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Rodriguez & Matus Families Oscar, Aaron & Corey Welfel Sunday, August 14 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. John & Robert Kubesch, Sr. The Traber & Brzozowski Families

9:00 a.m. Parishioners/Benefactors 11:30 a.m. John David Gripp (Anniv.) Edmundito Florencito Sanchez 6:00 p.m. Alfred & Mildred Baass For Every Life/Born & Unborn Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6:00 a.m. Veronica Pedraza, Theresa Borgohain Wednesday, August 17 5:30 p.m. A. Carson, G. Carson Thursday, Friday 6:00 a.m. Donald Dusek, David Wearden Friday, August 19 5:30 p.m. B. Corpuz, A. Deleon

Altar Servers

Extraordinary Ministers

Lectors

August 20-21 5:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

R. Alcasabas G. Janak M. Janak B. Adams

D. Drost E. & C. Nevlud N. & T. Pekar H. Robles J. Vincent Need Volunteer (1)

M. Garcia N. Hagel I. Henrichs N. Ramirez G. Sherman Need Volunteers (2)

P. & M. Adams J. Borden H. Ellett C. Koop J. Olivares R. & P. Thompson

S. Artero R. & P. Coffey C. Garrison V. Jurica C. Love, C. Love P. McCoy

J. Crockett M. Flores-Bennett M. Hernandez R. Lauger T. & P. Laundrie W. & D. Mercado

Mark Zafereo Randy Bena (L-1) Kelsey Ellett (L-2)

Need Volunteer David Brogger

C. Kickendahl K. Klekar D. Lehnert C. Klekar

A. Miori M. Miori D. Lehnert J. Bernal

H. Garcia J. Saddler J. Munoz H. Garcia

E. Brogger N. Adamek L. Morales M. Morales

Weekend

Liturgical Ministers

Mass Intentions

Weekday Mass Servers

Joan Schramek

Readings for the Week of August 14, 2016 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 Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Monday The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Tuesday Saint Stephen of Hungary Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday Saint John Eudes, Priest Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30

Prayers for Peace “The world must be educated to love Peace, to build it up and defend it.”

~ Pope Paul VI, 1968