May 2015 - Diocese of Victoria

The Catholic
The cradle of Texas Immigration
VOL. 29, NO. 1
In This
Issue . . .
• Pg. 3
Seminary Burses
• Pg. 5
Meet a Deacon
• Pg. 6
Echoes of Faith/
Summer Fun Days
• Pg. 7
Beatification Mass
• Pg. 9
Sunday Readings/
Camp David
• Pg. 10
Bishop’s 8th Grade
Awards
• Pg. 11
Events
Bishop Emeritus Fellhauer
and Bishop-Elect Cahill at the
news conference
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA IN TEXAS
May 2015
The Most Rev. Bishop David E. Fellhauer retires;
celebrates 50 years as a priest and 25 years as bishop;
new diocesan bishop named
Effective April 23, 2015, Pope Francis accepted Bishop Fellhauer’s
resignation as bishop of the diocese, a resignation which had previously been submitted, because of age, in accord with the requirements
of the Church’s Code of Canon Law. The Pope has appointed as the
new bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria, Fr. Brendan
Cahill, a priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. On June 29,
2015, Fr. Cahill will be ordained a bishop and will become the spiritual
leader of more than 100,000 Catholics in 10 counties and 67 churches
which make up the diocese.
Regarding the Interim Governing of the Diocese of Victoria
The College of Consultors met last month and elected Fr. Gary
Janak as diocesan administrator. He possesses the power of a diocesan
bishop “excluding those things which are excepted by their very nature
or by the law itself.” As Canon 428 states:
sede vacante nihil innovetur (“when the See
is vacant, nothing is to be altered”). He took
an Oath of Fidelity in the presence of the College of Consultors and informed Archbishop
Carlo Maria Viganò, the Apostolic Nuncio to
the U.S., of his election. Diocesan policy and
law remains in place and the diocesan administrator makes decisions, which will guide the
diocese and provide necessary pastoral care of
the faithful, as well as of the parishes and diocFr. Gary Janak,
esan institutions, until Bishop-Elect Cahill is
Diocesan
ordained and installed as the 3rd bishop of the
Administrator
Diocese of Victoria. The work of the Gospel,
in the diocese, continues and during this time of transition, let us pray
for Bishop Fellhauer and thank God for his 25 years of ministry as our
bishop. Let us also pray for Bishop-Elect Cahill, as he prepares for his
ministry as bishop and shepherd of the Diocese of Victoria.
Most. Rev.
David E. Fellhauer,
Bishop Emeritus of the
Diocese of Victoria
The Diocese of Victoria extends
our deepest gratitude to Bishop
Emeritus Fellhauer for the truly
wonderful years of service. We
have been very blessed by your
leadership, by your faith, and by
your example. You will be terribly
missed, but know in our hearts we
are extremely glad to know that you
will remain in Victoria. At hearing
the news of the announcement,
several in attendance were wiping
away tears and saying prayers.
Many Catholic organizations in the
diocese offered well wishes to boththanking Bishop Emeritus Fellhauer
for all he has done and welcoming
Bishop-Elect Cahill with open arms.
You have led your flock well in the
last 25 years and given much in your
50 years of consecrated life. We appreciate you. We thank you. We love
you. We will continue to keep you
in our prayers. May the Holy Spirit At right, The Most. Rev. David E. Fellhauer, Bishop Emeritus,
guide and protect you always. May and at left, The Most. Rev. Brendan J. Cahill, Bishop-Elect of the
God Bless you! ~Diocese of Victoria Diocese of Victoria attend the press conference.
Most. Rev.
Brendan J. Cahill,
Bishop-Elect of the
Diocese of Victoria*
We in the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston rejoice that
Pope Francis has chosen to honor
this local Church by selecting one
of her priests to serve as the third
bishop of the Diocese of Victoria. Bishop-Elect Brendan Cahill
has been a faithful priest of this
Archdiocese for close to 25 years
and brings a wealth of gifts and
experiences with him in this new
ministry. His appointment is a sign
of the Holy Father’s care for the
needs of the people of Southeast
Texas, whose deep Catholic roots
continue to be a vital presence in
the region. He has served the faithful of this diocese as a parish priest,
seminary formator and rector, and
most recently as vicar for clergy and
chaplaincy services. His warm and
pastoral heart has been a wonderful
asset to the people of GalvestonHouston and we are confident that
he will serve the Diocese of Victoria
well. ~Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
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DIOCESE
The Catholic Lighthouse
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Bishop Fellhauer’s Schedule
May
Publisher
The Most Rev.
David E. Fellhauer
Editor
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ahybner@victoriadiocese.org
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
OF THE
DIOCESE OF VICTORIA
IN TEXAS
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9:30 a.m. Confirmation Mass, Sacred Heart Church, Flatonia,
including Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Cistern
11
5:00 p.m. Liturgical Commission Meeting, Chancery
13
10:00 a.m. Pension Board Meeting, Chancery
16
10:00 a.m. 50th Anniversary Mass, St. Agnes Church, Edna
5:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass, Holy Cross Church, Yorktown
17
10:30 a.m. Confirmation Mass, Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville
6:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church, Ganado
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The Diocese of Victoria is comprised of
more than 50 parishes in 69 communities.
Estimated Catholic population: 107,000.
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5:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass, St. Mary Church, Victoria
6:30 p.m. KC Council #9088 Catholic Schools Appreciation Social
and Dinner, Holy Family Activity Center, Victoria
8:10 a.m. School Mass, St. Rose of Lima, Schulenburg, followed by
dedication of Dayton Helms Memorial Plaza
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11:00 a.m. Confirmation Mass, Immaculate Conception Church, Goliad 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Mass, St. Peter Church, Blessing
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9:30 a.m. Confirmation Mass, St. Joseph Church, Moulton
5:30 p.m. Confirmation Mass, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Victoria
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12:00 p.m. Serra Club Sisters’ Cookout, IWBS Convent, Victoria 5:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass, St. Philip the Apostle Church, El Campo
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10:00 a.m. Confirmation Mass, St. Patrick’s Church, Bloomington
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Catholic Schools
Bishop’s 8th Grade Awards
Congratulations to the following 8th
graders who have demonstrated service
and religious knowledge: Nazareth Academy, Victoria: Brodie Beck, Trevor Benavides, Gracie Benoit, Dylan Blough, Reese
Bludau, Alexander Bonorden, Madelyne
Deckard, Elizabeth Du, Carson Gwosdz,
Cullen Gwosdz, Elliett Hanes, Amber
Hernandez, Landon Holub, Blake Houck,
Kendall Kabela, Olivia Mahan, Mariah
Morris, Rahil Motiwala, Rea Motiwala,
Allison Nunley, Matthew Padron, Destiny Rios, William Seiler, Payton Terrell,
Madeleine Urbano, and Tavion Varela. St.
Anthony, Columbus: Brandon Briscoe,
Addicyn Kunkel, Leticia Murga, Tyler
Pelts, Madison Schobel, and Samantha
Streckfuss. St. Michael, Weimar: Brianna
Syrinek and Amy Jo Wick. Our Lady of
the Gulf, Port Lavaca: Ryan Franke,
Zach Herrera, Emily Obregon, and Autumn Wittkohl. Our Lady of Victory,
Victoria: Tatum Aigner, Monica Brown,
Michael Choi, Bailey Cisneros, Therese
Eamiguel, Julianna Espinoza, Jacob Estraca, Hunter Haug, Pranav Jain, Vivanna
Nguyen, Karishma Parikh, Vyvian Pham,
See Catholic Schools, pg. 10
Thank you notes
Dear Bishop Fellhauer:
Please accept my deepest gratitude for
your diocese’s contribution of $26,242.41
from the 2014 Catholic Home Missions
Appeal. Such generosity provides essential support to mission dioceses and
territories here at home. I am grateful for
your help to strengthen the Church.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Rev. Peter F. Christensen
Bishop of Boise
Chairman, USCCB Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions
Dear Bishop Fellhauer:
On behalf of Catholic Relief Services,
I wish to express much gratitude to the
faithful of the Diocese of Victoria for
participating in our shared mission of helping Catholics in the U.S. live their faith
in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable
through CRS programs and resources.
Your support of our lifesaving work brings
a message of hope to the world.
Peace and blessings,
Joan Rosenhauer
Executive VP/U.S. Operations Div.
*Front page
Photo courtesy of the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Fr. Gary Janak, diocesan chancellor
and OLV pastor, was Chaplain for the Day
for the Texas Senate in Austin, TX. He was
invited by State Senator Lois Kolkhorst.
DSA update
2015 Diocesan Services Appeal
Diocesan Goal:
$ 1,826,700.00
Parish Pledge Totals:
$ 454,746.96
Parish Contribution Totals: $ 345,478.66
Number of Parish
Families Participating:
2,055
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 with
the appropriate burse designation to: DIOCESE OF VICTORIA • SEMINARY BURSES • P. O. BOX 4070 • VICTORIA, TX 77903.
In memory of Carolyn Shimek by Ed
— Josephat R. Janak Burse #2
As of April 29, 2015
and Peggy Scherer
35.00
TOTALS
Previously reported
$6,184.77
In memory of Rev. Charles Carolan by
— Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Bartsch
In honor of Rev. Gary Janak’s 27th
Vernon and Marilyn Matusek 30.00
Previously reported
$11,059.00
ordination anniversary to the priestIn memory of Agnes Chomout by
In honor of Stazy Hajek’s
hood (5/14/1988) by Rose Marie Janak
Vernon and Marilyn Matusek 20.00
102nd birthday celebration by
and Family
20.00
Total
$6,775.00
Gary and Denise Greive
102.00
Total$6,204.77
Total
$11,161.00
— Rev. Henry C. Rachunek
— Rev. Dan Morales Burse in
Burse #4
— Rev. Charles Carolan
Honor of his Work for Vocations
Previously reported
$2,205.00
In loving memory of Rev. Charles
In thanksgiving for Rev. Dan Morales’
Donation
by
Pascual
and
Carolan by a friend
500.00
guidance of our seminarians by
Linda Castro
250.00
Darryl and Joan Hill
1,000.00
— CDA Court St. Ann #369
Total
$2,455.00
Previously reported
$10,783.99
— Our Lady of Victory Altar Society
— Rev. Msgr. Victor Schmidtzinsky
In memory of Bob Johnston by
Previously reported
$2,277.00
In loving memory of Rev. Msgr.
CDA Court St Ann #369 25.00
In memory of Henry “Harry” Barnabei
Victor Schmidtzinsky’s 10th
In memory of Freida Truman by
by Grace E. Rigamonti
25.00
death anniversary (2/25/2005)
CDA Court St. Ann #369
25.00
In memory of Don Truman by
by a friend
$500.00
Total
$10,833.99
Grace E. Rigamonti
25.00
Total
$2,327.00
— Rev. Jerome J. Stryk Burse #2
— Rev. Wayne Flagg and
Previously reported
$1,749.50
Rev. Philip Brune
— Rev. Msgr. John C. Peters
In memory of our parents and my
Previously reported
$3,195.00
Burse #7
husband, Lad Muras, by
In memory of Dorothy Noska by
Previous reported
$6.670.00
Helen Muras and Family 100.00
Lambert and Carol Brune
25.00
Donation in honor of Herbert B. Kutac’s
Total
$1,849.50
Total$3,220.00
100th birthday celebration
See Seminary Burses, pg. 4
by
M/M
Jim
Jakubek
50.00
— Very Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld
In honor of Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld for
his pastoral care at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Yoakum by
Jimmy and Shirley Mudd $15,000.00
Quo Vadis Vocation Camp
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Pathways ~with Patti
334 Jurek Road
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552.2695 or (361) 920.3216
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God,
The Diocese of Victoria in Texas
joyfully announces and invites you to attend
the Ordination of
Rev. Mr. Kristopher L. Fuchs
Rev. Mr. Scott J. Hill
Rev. Mr. Jacob A. Koether
Rev. Mr. Francis T. Nguyen III
to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ
and the Ordination of
Mr. Max A. Landman
to the Sacred Order of Deacon
----The Sacrament of Holy Orders
will be conferred through the Imposition of Hands
and Invocation of the Holy Spirit by
The Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer, J.C.D.
Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Victoria
Saturday, June 6, 2015
at ten o’clock in the morning
Holy Family Catholic Church
704 Mallette Drive Victoria, Texas 77904
A reception will follow in the Parish Hall of
Holy Family Catholic Church
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Happy birthday!
Deacon Kristopher Fuchs is in
Theology IV at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus,
OH. His birthday is May 13.
Please show your support by
writing to Pontifical College
Josephinum, 7625 N. High St.,
Columbus, OH 43235.
Blayne Jemelka is in Pre-Theology II at St. Joseph Seminary
in St. Benedict, LA. His birthday is May 13.
Dominic Schaefer is in College II at St. Joseph Seminary
in St. Benedict, LA. His birthday is May 30.
Please show your support by
writing to Blayne or Dominic
at St. Joseph Seminary, 75376
River Rd., St. Benedict, LA
70457.
Kenneth J. French, Sr.
1501 E Mockingbird,
Ste 102
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 576-0178
ABCATS TRAVEL
Trans-Canadian Train Journey
Vancouver, Banff, Lake Louise, Montréal
June 8-17, 2015
Few seats left!
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Gdansk, Krakow, Warsaw, Jasna Gora
Monastery, Czestochowa,
Berlin, Frenstat & Prague
August 11-23, 2015
5 days in Poland!
Polka Cruise with Red Ravens
Dec. 26-Jan. 2, 2016
Dept Galveston, Honduras, Belize, Cozumel
(361) 578-0828 • slovakjim@att.net
www.abcatstravel.com
YOUTH
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Seminary Burses
Continued from page 3
— Elorine Bluntzer Tumlinson Previously reported
$2,750.00
Donation by M/M Donald F. McDonald 200.00
Total
$2,950.00
A
— Cora Wostarek
Previously reported
$2,050.00
Anonymous donation in memory of
Justin and Cora Wostarek
1,000.00
Donation by Arnold Klausmeyer, Jr.
300.00
Total $3,350.00
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C
(A) Our Lady of Victory,
Victoria, students, left to
right: Kloe Cowan, Division
I Essay; Reed Rivera, Division II Art and Computer Art; William Wright, Division I Poetry; Lauren Pena,
Division II Photography; Morgan Almeida, Division I Art; Sara Ybarra, Division I Computer Art; and Riley De La Garza, Division II Poetry (not pictured).
(B) Immaculate Heart Home School student Andrew Barton was awarded 1st
place for his essay in Division II. (C) St. Joseph High School, Victoria, students,
left to right: Richard Heard, Computer Art; Alexandra Marlow, Essay; Annie
Lozano, Poetry; and Katie Timmins, Photography (not pictured). Division I is
grades 4-5 and Division II is grades 6-8. Winners advance to the state competition next month.
CDA Holy Family #2665 Education Contest winners
Nazareth Academy, Victoria, students, front row, left to right:
Xavier Richmond, 1st place; Sofia Correa, 1st place; William
Howard, Thomas Lopez, and Ethan Gwosdz, 1st place. Middle
row, left to right: Olivia Mahan, 1st place; Holland Bluhm,
Emma Milam, Rose Brysch, 1st place; Jacob Peña, and Elizabeth
Du. Back row, left to right: Landon Holub, Kaci Rael, 1st place;
Emma Cruz, Mitul Agarwal, Madelyne Deckard, 1st place; Elliett
Hanes, Mary Gibbens, 1st place; and Alexander Bonorden. 1st
place winners advance to state-level judging in June.
A
1st place winners
of the
CDA Court St. Ann #369
Education Contest
Look for the
Puzzle Contest
in next
month’s issue!
See pg. 5 for
April winners!
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Reporting
Abuse
If you or someone you know has been sexually
abused by a member of the clergy or other church
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, Coordinators of Pastoral Care and Outreach; or
• Write to: Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer
Diocese of Victoria, P.O. Box 4070,
Victoria, TX 77903
Mark your letter “Personal and Confidential”. 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.
Junior high and elementary students at St. Michael Catholic School, Weimar, presented a re-enactment during Easter. The Living Stations, The Last Supper, and others
were performed for the community. (A) 2nd graders, left to right: Jonathan Shupak,
Hannah Hillje, Logan Kainer, and Claire Pavlu. 7th grader, Zane Wanjura washes
their feet. (B) Amy Jo Wick, Drey Rosas, and Zane Wanjura (portraying Jesus).
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Festival Meal
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Bay City, TX
Parish Hall (12th Street and Ave. D)
Brisket Dinner
Auction • 11:30 a.m.
Door Prize Drawing every half hour
begins at 11:30 a.m.
60
Dine-in / Pick-up / Drive-thru
Ave. D
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $8 p/p.
12th St.
35
Reporting Child Abuse Hotline • 1 (800) 252-5400
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.
SPIRITUALITY
Meet a Deacon
(a TCL series)
by Deacon Larry Hoelscher
I was born in Robstown, TX to Richard and (the late) Ella Lange Hoelscher. I was
raised across the street from St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in a little farming community
between Corpus Christi and Robstown named Violet. I went to St. Anthony’s and was an
altar server from age 6 until I graduated from high school. I thoroughly enjoyed serving
at Mass. . I went to college at Tarleton State University where I earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Agronomy. I also played football on a scholarship. I meet my wife,
Patricia, in college. We married my senior year. In 1980, I moved my family to El Campo.
I currently work for Valent U.S. A. Corp. which manufactures crop protection products.
My wife is an interior decorator and a spiritual director. When our family moved to El
Campo, I became involved in St. Philip’s Catholic Church as a Eucharistic minister
and started singing in the choir- which lead me into the ministry of cantor for Masses
and funerals. The music ministry at St. Philip’s has taken me to a deeper dimension of
spirituality in my life. The ACTS movement helped to also broaden my spirituality. I
believe music ministry, ACTS, along with the different pastors in my life has lead me
on a path into the deaconate program where I am serving God today.
In 2004, I took my family on a pilgrimage with Fr. Gary Janak and Betty Urbanovsky to Italy and Medjugorje. In Rome, we saw Pope John Paul II. I was able to
get to within about 20 feet of the Holy Father and it seemed He looked right at me and
gave me His Blessing. Ever since that day my life has changed. In the days that followed
during our daily Masses, Fr. Gary would offer a petition for vocations to the priesthood
and deaconate. Every time he would offer that petition I would experience a pain in my
heart. It only lasted a few moments, but it seemed to happen every time the petition
was offered. The same pain lasted the rest of the trip and even after we returned home.
At the time, I did not share this with anyone, but after I told my wife, she encouraged
me to visit with Fr. Gary. He told me he thought it may be a calling from God. Patricia
and I went to visit with Fr. Gabriel in Moulton and after the visit I started the deaconate
formation program. Bishop Fellhauer, Fr. Gary and Fr. Ed Abell were very supportive
during my formation years in the program, as well helping me through some rough times
and understanding the true meaning of perseverance. Serving now as a deacon at St. Philip’s, Fr. Michael Rother allows me to teach
baptism classes, prepare couples for marriage, help with annulments, teach RCIA classes,
take communion to the home bound and nursing home, serve on the parish finance board,
and serve at the table of the Lord with Fr. Albert Yankey. Fr. Michael encourages his
deacons to give homilies once a month. It is truly a humbling experience- one that I never
take lightly. I find when I am serving God and His Church, I am the happiest. Helping
people find God in their lives as well as helping God’s people celebrate the sacraments
is a gratifying experience. I thank God every day for the ability to serve Him and His
Church as a deacon.
• Auction starts at 12:30 p.m. inside hall •
SUNDAY
MAY 17, 2015
Roast beef, gravy, potatoes,
green beans, desserts
- - - - Tickets: 10 p/p. - - - -
Serving from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Plates-to-go available - drive-thru
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To Love as God Loves–This marriage preparation program is for
couples 40 and over, couples seeking convalidation, and couples
seeking a second marriage and beyond. Dates: May 17 and Sept.
27. For more information, brochure, or registration form, visit
www.victoriadiocese.org.
Congratulations to the winners from the April Puzzle Contest: 9 year-old Connor Womble of St. Stanislaus, Bandera; Anne Schilhab of St. Michael, Weimar; Helen
Shimek of St. Rose of Lima, Schulenburg; Helen John of Our Lady of Lourdes, Victoria;
Genevieve Pekar of Queen of Peace, Sweet Home; and Diana Starnes of St. Mary, Victoria.
SAVE THE DATE!
XXVIII Annual Conference for Catechesis and Ministry
Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person
October 24, 2015
Holy Family Catholic Church • Wharton, TX
The day-long conference will include keynote presentations and
a variety of workshops in English and Spanish.
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A
B
Good Friday re-enactment
from Our Lady of the Gulf,
Port Lavaca, during Easter
Catechetical leader retires
get rather hectic, we must all remember
TCL asked Doris about her years of
to be the disciples that Jesus taught us to
ministry in the diocese and how she felt
be. We must pass on the teachings of our
about retiring from her leadership role.
Church to make it stronger. By
TCL: How did you become
doing so as a PCL, my responsiinvolved in being a parish catbilities have impacted my life in
echetical leader (PCL)?
ways I never thought possible.
Andel: I became involved
Rather than a job, being a PCL
in catechetical ministry when
has been a joy.
I retired from public education in 1998. Msgr. Michael
Many thanks
O'Shaughnessy asked me to help
Doris Andel
“Doris actively participated in
Sr. Jacinta Benavides, IWBS and
several
of the programs, conferSr. Lois Marie Etzler, IWBS as
ences,
and
workshops
sponsored through
CRE for the parish.
the
Office
of
Catechetical
Ministry. She
TCL: How has being a PCL enriched
received
the
Pastoral
Institute
(PI) Basic
your life?
Catechist
certificate
in
2006,
participated
Andel: God and family have always
in leadership training from 2003-2009,
been essential in my life. While my
received the Basic Formation in Catechetireligious beliefs were instilled in us as
cal Leadership and Management certifiyoungster in our family, I took advancate in 2011, and served as vice-president
tage of the opportunities to expand my
of the Organization of Catechetical Leadreligious knowledge and shared these
ership from 2008-2011. She believed in
beliefs as a CCD teacher for many years.
the training of catechists and continually
When St. Agnes needed a CCD director,
offered Echoes of Faith courses through
site administrator, and safe environment
the PI for the catechists at St. Agnes,
facilitator, I answered the call and have
Edna. Doris is a wonderful example of a
tried to positively influence the youngsters
true leader.” ~Chris Alvarez, director of
of our parish to become better Catholics.
catechetical ministry
TCL: Why is religious education/faith
“It has been an honor, privilege, and a
development important?
blessing to work alongside Doris. She is
Andel: I have always enjoyed sharing
very respected by students and staff. She
my faith with others and have learned
has spent many years in catechetical minmuch in the process. Religion is not
istry which is something she truly values.
something to be learned for a "test" or
She will be missed!” ~Pat Kromka, CRE
memorized; religion is alive and meant
(grades 6-12), St. Agnes Church, Edna
to be lived every day. Although life can
Our Lady of Sorrows/Santisima Trinidad,
Victoria, was proud to celebrate the feast day of
St. Joseph on Mar. 19. A solemnity Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jasper Liggio, associate pastor. After the Mass, a traditional Italian spaghetti dinner was served and a
beautiful altar, (St. Joseph's Table), was constructed at Trinity Hall. (A) The altar,
in 3 tiers, symbolizes the Most Holy Trinity. The top tier holds a statue of St.
Joseph surrounded by flowers and greenery. Other tiers hold food, flowers,
candles, breads, and pastries. (B) A Capirotada Contest, sponsored by the CDA
Court #2273, was held after Stations of the Cross during Lent. Variations of the breads
are seen from generation to generation, however, the main ingredients remain the same
and are significant to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Bread is for the Body of Christ,
syrup is His blood, cloves are the nails on the cross, cinnamon sticks symbolize the
wooden cross, and melted cheese signifies the holy shroud. Back row, left to right:
Fr. Philip Brune, Fr. Gabriel Espinosa, OLS pastor; Deacon Ed Molina, and
Fr. Jasper Liggio. Winners, left to right: 1st place, Sarita Richmond (accepting
for Ramona Villafranca); 2nd place, Lucy Balderaz; 3rd place, Gloria Mejia;
and honorable mentions, Sadie Garcia and Madeline Portillo.
PASTORAL INSTITUTE
Short Term Program
Echoes of Faith 3.0 is available at no cost to catechists and parish catechetical
leaders in the Diocese of Victoria. For more information, contact Christella Alvarez
at (361) 827-7171, calvarez@victoriadiocese.org or Sherry Kainer at (361) 573-0828
x2223, pisecretary@victoriadiocese.org.
LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER
Summer Fun Days
Summer is just around the corner and the kids will be 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, TX, 77901! Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. During the months of June and July children can enjoy a faith-based movie,
participate in an activity, and have a healthy snack for FREE! Come, join us! For more
information, contact Margaret Pruett at (361) 573-0828 x2224, catecheticalsec@
victoriadiocese.org, or visit www.victoriadiocese.org.
C E S E
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Page 7 — May 2015
iPads awarded for health testing
Many diocesan employees participated in the
biometric testing earlier this
year. In Janua r y, t e s t i n g
was conducted
at 5 sites and
all participants
received $50.
For each of the
tests passed,
participants
received $25.
Tests included
BMI, tobacco,
blood pressure, blood
s u g a r. Wi n ners pictured
with Bishop
Fellhauer are
(left) Valeria
Cantu, K-4
teacher at
Our Lady of
Victory School, Victoria and (right) Sherry Kainer, secretary of the diocesan Catechetical Office. Not pictured is iPad winner Carolyn Osina, cafeteria manager
at St. Rose of Lima School, Schulenburg.
May Crowning at St. Joseph High School, Victoria
Our Lady’s Court, left to
right: Our Lady’s Escort, Hanna Diefenbach; Our Lady's
Trustee of the Crown, Genna
Uresti; and Our Lady’s Escort,
Megha Chanda. Not pictured
are Our Lady's Guardians:
Richie Streeter, Jackie Gonzales, Randall Nelson, and
Taylor Janak; and Our Lady's
Attendants: Katelynn Nguyen,
Amelia Scherer, Iris Young,
and Beth Bigham.
Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero
will be beatified this month on May 23rd
in San Salvador. The ceremony, which
moves the murdered archbishop a step
closer to sainthood, will be in Plaza Divino
Salvador del Mundo.
TCL spoke with Our Lady of Victory,
Victoria, parishioner, Don Jank, who visited San Salvador and the church where
Archbishop Romero had served.
Despite Parkinson’s and other ailments, Jank went to San Salvador in 2010
to assist in volunteer work which included
painting a church and overseeing the
building of a homeless shelter. He credits
a priest from Corpus Chiristi for inspiring
such volunteerism.
18th Bishop David E. Fellhauer
Invitational Golf Tournament
The 18th
annual Bishop David
Fellhauer
Invitational
Charity Golf
Tournament, raised
more than
$60,000.
Proceeds
benefit diocGolf Tournament Committee, front row, left to right: Ron
esan youth
Sitka,
Bishop Fellhauer, Ryan Leos, and Mike Brown. Second
programs,
row,
left
to right: Hardy McCullough, Wendy Eggert, Tommy
vocations,
Treybig,
and Fr. Dan Morales. Back row, left to right: Ed
and educaLehnert,
Monroe
Rieger, and Harvey Kocian.
tion of seminarians. Winners were: 1st flight, 1st place: Fr. David Berger, Brady Boehl, Jon
Esis, and Russell Goebel. 1st flight, 2nd place: Jeff Fonseca, Kyle Nethery, Mark
Redding, and Mark Sadler. 1st flight, 3rd place: Randy Bena, Duane Crocker,
Tom Curtis, and Skip Kaup. 2nd flight, 1st place: Al Bump, Max Landman, Ron
Ripple, and Ed Rodriguez. 2nd flight, 2nd place: Trino Barrera, Larry Morales,
Steven Ramirez, and Donald Salais. 2nd flight, 3rd place: Ron Gabrysch, James
Guynes, and Anthony Zimmerman. 3rd flight, 1st place: Bob Melnar, Dan Melnar,
Darryl Melnar, and Gilbert Melnar. 3rd flight, 2nd place: Dr. Peter Nguyen, Thomas
Nguyen, Fr. Phi Nguyen, and Andy Rokovich. 3rd flight, 3rd place: Mike Bludau,
Ed Lehnert, Kyle Logn, and Tommy Treybig.
Outdoor Mass set for beatification of Archbishop Romero
"Archbishop Romero certainly was a
Pope Francis formally recognized
great witness to the faith, a man of great
earlier this year that the slain Salvadoran
Christian virtue." The process advanced
archbishop was killed "in hatred of the
rapidly with the election of Pope Francis in
faith"- and not for purely political reasons.
2013, the first Latin American
While Archbishop Romepope in history, and from the
ro's sainthood cause began in
first moments of his papacy,
1993, it continued for years
he showed interest in declaring
as church officials combed
Archbishop Romero a saint.
through thousands of docuArchbishop Romero, an
ments related to his life. In
outspoken advocate for the
1997, St. John Paul II called
poor, was shot and killed
Romero a ‘Servant of God’
March 24, 1980, as he celand a cause for beatification
ebrated Mass in a hospital in
and canonization was opened.
San Salvador during
Efforts continued unThis painting of Salvadoran Arch- his country's civil
der Pope Benedict
XVI. In 2007, he said, bishop Oscar Romero is located in the war.
lower level of the Cathedral of San
Salvador. (CNS photo/Octavio Duran)
Jank believes it to have been “a profound spiritual experience to have stood
where Archsbishop Romero shed his blood
and became a martyr for his faith.”
Contriubutions from Edgardo Ayala/CNS.
Photos courtesy of Don Jank unless otherwise
stated.
A
(A) Inside the La Divina Providencia
chapel, view of the altar
from entrance doors
At left and above, tomb of
Archbishop Romero
(B) Partial letter written by
Archbishop Romero a month
before his death
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FAITH & FAMILY
The Catholic Lighthouse
Page 8 — May 2015
,
Catholic by Grace
Sacred Heart Parish Spring Picnic
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Knights of Columbus Hall
Short memorial:
1:00 p.m. given
by Rev. Msgr.
John Peters
Dinner: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dining in the KC Hall
Drive-thru/plates-to-go:
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Auction:
1:00 p.m.
on the
Main Pavilion
Country Fried Chicken • Stew
Homemade Cornbread Dressing
with all the trimmings!
Adults: $9 p/p.
Children (10 & under): $4.50 p/p.
Inside the
air-conditioned hall:
Bingo: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Cake walk, Country Store &
Religious Articles Booth
Delicious hamburgers,
french fries, nachos,
popcorn, funnel cakes,
snow cones, lemonade &
sodawater all afternoon!
Music on the Main Pavilion
Bring towels!
Cool off
in the
water slide!
J & S Playboys
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Free Dance on the Polka Pavilion/
Biergarten
Kiddie Games
&
Rides
all afternoon!
by Denise Bossert
www.catholicbygrace.blogspot.com
Changing water into wine
It is the Marriage at Cana all over again. It really is. Everyone is celebrating. The
crowds are excited and hopeful. Behind the scenes, the apostles are dealing with a crisis.
The Blessed Mother sees both: the celebration and the building crisis- and she intervenes.
Right now, we are gearing up for a celebration. In September, the Church will come
together to celebrate the gift of the sacrament of marriage and the beauty of the domestic
church (the family); and it should be a time of celebration. A time of hope. A time of
gratitude and praise for the gifts we have in marriage and family. The event is bookended
by the Synods on the Family, where the apostles gathered together. A crisis threatens
marriage, and the Blessed Mother steps into their midst. “My Son, they have no wine.”
She seems to be saying it again. The fundamental building block of our society is crumbling and the whole thing is about to collapse. It will all come to a screeching halt- this
celebration of marriage and family- if something does not happen.
What does it mean to run out of wine today? The wine runs out as we see our young
people sexualized at earlier and earlier ages, as young women are objectified, as the
unborn are sacrificed on the
altar of our agendas, our preconceived plans, our ideas
about the future. The wine runs
out when couples stop working at marriage, stop dating
each other, stop putting faith
and family at the top of the list.
The wine runs out when men
and women stop advocating
for marriage and new life;
when those advocating for
marriage are advocating a
completely different reality
than the Church has ever
held. The wine runs out when
society tells the Church what
a sacrament should be, which
lives to protect, when a marriage is over. “My Son, they
have no wine.” Yet, the celebration goes on- as it should,
because marriage and family are worth celebrating. No need to throw our hands into the
air and give up. Our Lady has proven she cares about marriage and she even cares about
the celebrations that surround it. She intercedes, and her Son acts.
We are living in the moment between celebration and disaster. The bishops see how
fragile the family is in modern culture. They have heard Our Lady speak. They have
been given the directive to do whatever He says. Celebration and crisis. The water and
wine of grace. The reality of outside forces. This could be our finest hour. This could be
the beginning of a world-wide ministry to the family. It began at the Wedding of Cana.
Our Lord’s public ministry. The miraculous intervention. The pairing of the Sacred Heart
and the Immaculate Heart.
In my darker moments, I see only the approaching crisis. People building hasty
marriages. Efforts to redefine marriage. Decisions to discard marriages like they were
last year’s fashion statement. The domestic church is in trouble and the answers may
require something miraculous- but we have been here before. It is time to rise up. Some
things are worth protecting, defining, defending, and salvaging. Once again, water can
turn into wine. The celebration will continue and the Church will lead the way because
she has received the mandate: do whatever He tells you.
Let the Church be the Church. Pray for the apostles... and expect a miracle.
The Red Ravens &
Jodie Mikula Orchestra
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Washer Pitching Tournament
5:00 p.m.
Join us for a great time at the
Sacred Heart Spring Picnic!
Fun & entertainment for all ages!
Presidio La Bahia (PLB) Museum and Visitor Center
In the Shadow of the Presidio/ Festival of St. Isidro
May 15 & 16, 2015
1
3
ye 3
ar
s
Hallettsville, TX
St. Isidro is the patron saint of farmers.
Join us as living historians dressed in period clothing circa 1790-1836
occupy the presidio as soldiers would have over 200 years ago!
The Presidio, located in Goliad, is the only Spanish fort in the possession of the
Catholic church in North America and is a National Historic Landmark. The
museum is open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and is closed on major holidays. For more
information, contact (361) 645-3752 or visit www.presidiolabahia.org.
Sunday Readings
from May 10 to May 31, 2015
May 10- 6th Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
Psalms 98:1-4
1 John 4:7-10
John 15:9-17
DIOCESE
For daily and Sunday readings,
as well as a daily
reflection video, visit
www.usccb.org/bible/readings. Brought to you by:
May 24- Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11
Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34
1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13
John 20:19-23
Legal, moral, and tolerance
by Deacon Chuck Glynn
The recent uproar over the Indiana (and Arkansas) state
Religious Freedom Restoration Act should give all of us
pause for concern as our great country struggles with the
relationship between what is legal, what is moral, and how
we tolerate the difference. What is legal changes over time
as “we the people” decide. What is moral does not change as
our Creator has long ago given us a moral code, a natural law. Fortunately, there remains
significant agreement between what is currently legal and what has always been moral
(Do not steal, do not murder, etc). Unfortunately, there also are examples where what
is currently legal, is in direct conflict with what has always been moral. In the sphere of
legal, but immoral acts, tolerance is the respect for an individual’s God given free will
as they pursue “life, liberty, and happiness”. Tolerance does not imply agreement, support, or justification of any immoral act, but simply acknowledges the individual has the
right to choose. Charitable conversations, debates, attempts to influence, and peaceful
protests are signs of tolerance, not hate speech, when they fully respect the individual’s
God given free will. Intolerance is when “we the people” deliberately change what is legal
in an attempt to force others to violate the moral code given by our Creator. Intolerance
is religious persecution. Ultimately, intolerance fails, because for believers the moral
code given by our Creator always trumps the people’s shifting laws. Pray for our country!
May 31- Solemnity of the
Most Holy Trinity
Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40
Psalms 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22
Romans 8:14-17
Matthew 28:16-20
May 17- Solemnity of the
Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11
Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9
Ephesians 1:17-23
Mark 16:15-20
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A
Knights of
Columbus
State
Free Throw
Contest
(A) Front row, left to right: 9
year-old Ann Brown, 2nd place; 10
year-old Makayla Crist, 3rd place.
Back row, left ot right: 12 year-old
Erin Blaschke, 1st place; 13 yearold Haylee Blumrick, 3rd place; 14
year-old Kaitlyn Nieto, 2nd place;
and Alvin Kulcak, diocesan deputy.
(B) Left to right: Alvin Kulcak, 9
year-old Duke Sodek, 2nd place;
and 12 year-old Joshua Steffeck,
3rd place. The contest was held in
San Antonio.
(979) 543-6941
The Sacred Heart Indian Band, Hallettsville, recently participated in the TAPPS
Competition, receiving a 1st Division in Sight Reading and placing 3rd in the Overall
State Championship for Class 2A. Students also received a total of 13 medals in solos
and ensembles.
Shouldn’t your ad
be in this issue?
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www.victoriadiocese.org
Wendy Eggert, director • Ryan Leos, associate director
(361) 573-0828 • ym@victoriadiocese.org
Summer activities: Jr. High Sessions (students entering 6th or finishing 8th grade.
Session I June 14-16 • Session II June 17-19 • $65 per person includes food and lodging
for 2 nights. Permission and medical release forms are required of everyone attending
the retreat. Space is limited to 50 participants. Registration will close when this number
is reached. A $15 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is
required to secure a space.
This deposit is considered
part of the registration fee;
thus the balance due after the
deposit is $50. To order
a 2015 Camp David t-shirt,
include an additional $10
with the deposit and indicate
size. Elementary Session
(students entering 3rd & 5th
grades) June 17 • $15 includes food and all crafts supplies. Permission and medical
release forms are required of everyone attending the retreat. Space is limited and will
close when spots are filled. To order a 2015 Camp David t-shirt, include an additional
$10 with payment and indicate size. Discipleship Week • June 22-25. Registration forms
can be found on the diocesan website under Youth & Young Adult Ministry as well as
other forms needed to attend this retreat by NET Ministries. Rocky Mountain High
Retreat • July 4-12, 2015 • Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
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NEWS
In memory
Msgr. Michael Harrold, age 89, entered eternal rest on,
Apr. 2, 2015 in Victoria. He was born Jan. 16, 1926 in Limerick, Ireland to Michael Dalton and Kathleen Harrold. He was
the third of 4 children, which included his sisters, Patricia,
Kathleen, and Florrie. He attended Mungret College, Limerick, before entering the seminary in Ireland, and then came
to the Archdiocese of San Antonio, where he was ordained
a priest May 27, 1950. His first assignment was as assistant
pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Victoria, June 12, 1950.
He loved to work with the youth. He taught religion to the Sisters of Incarnate Word
and Blessed Sacrament and to the students at St. Joseph Catholic High School. In 1957,
he was assigned to Our Lady of Grace in La Coste, TX. In August of that year, he was
named director of council of the Catholic youth for the Victoria deanery. On June 22,
1961 he was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes, Victoria. In the following years, he became
pastor of: St. Anthony of Padua, Palacios; St. Cecilia, San Antonio; and St. Patrick's,
Bloomington. He served on the Personnel Board for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
He served as a campus minister and instructor at Victoria College, where he resided at
the Catholic Campus House. In Dec. 1985, he was named pastor of Our Lady of Victory and later, with the naming of the new Diocese of Victoria, he became the rector of
the cathedral. Seeing the need to nurture even the youngest members of the parish, he
created the Early Childhood Center and brought a Pre-K program to the parish. In 1998,
his leadership opened the Art Center and Youth Hut. His foresight and dreams were
instrumental in the parish investing in the old Town Plaza Mall to expand the physical
space of the parish. This huge undertaking will provide room to grow and accommodate
future generations of members of the parish and school. He excelled at golf and loved
to fish and paint. He enjoyed traveling and spending many happy vacations back home
in Ireland. He loved plants of all kinds, music, art and had a fondness for a cat looking
for a home. His ready wit, his sparkling blue eyes, his kindness to those in need and an
understanding ear for those in trouble made him beloved by many. His desire to serve
God and God's people in ministry showed in every aspect of his life.
A
Sisterly
Thoughts
by Sr. Mildred Truchard, IWBS
We All Need Help
When I was very young, I remember my dad telling me to
ask Mother Mary to pray for me whenever I needed help. I do not
remember the circumstances, but it probably had something to do
with my natural tendency to get into trouble. However, whatever
the circumstances were, I took the message to heart and Mary has
always been there for me.
There have been times in my life, when the knowledge she
was there and ready to intercede for me, that I achieved a sense of
peace. For example, in the past when I was scheduled for surgery,
I would ask her to pray for the surgeon and those assisting in the
surgery. I was always reassured I was in good hands.
I think all of us understand the need for a go-between when we want to ask for
something. I remember asking one of my brothers, who always seemed to do the right
thing, to go to ask my parents for permission that I myself might not have received.
Perhaps some of you have benefitted from such an intercessor. Then, you can understand
why Mother Mary has such an important role in our lives. May she pray for all of us!
Catholic Schools Bishop’s 8th Grade Awards
Continued from page 2
Ella Porr, Cole Rather, Haden Reyna, Ronni Reyna, Emily Rodriguez, Avery Sparkman, Katherine Terry, Seth Theriot, Holly Triplett, Ava Vasquez, Angelina Vincent, and
Hayden Wuensche. St. Joseph, Yoakum: Ryan Brewer, Clara Cooper, Joey Dominguez, Henry Holley, Nathan Matusek, Esmeralda Rojas, and Brandon Smith. Sacred
Heart, Hallettsville: Hannah Bludau, Sabrina Bludau, Sadie Bludau, Madeline Boone,
Jared Brown, Sam Brown, Anna Marie Burroughs, Tori Dornak, Kristopher Dworsky,
Delaney Etzler, Jacob Evans, Macy Henke, Reagan Hicks, Jordan Horan, Ty Hynes,
Savana Koerth, Austin Kraatz, Madison Kutac, Brianna Noska, Kellen Opela, Karley
Pilat, Audrey Ross, Stacie Sykora, and Hannah Weber. St. Rose of Lima, Schulenburg:
Andrew Fogleman, Dylan Goldberg, Cory Heger, Wesley Liere, Rylie Lux, Allison
Mican, Hannah Schulz, Hunter Schulz, Madeline Sommer, and Lyssa Stromanis. St.
Philip, El Campo: Cayden Balcar, Ariel Barker, Justin Capak, Christian Cox, Hope
Cunningham, Anna Kight, Shelby Linzza, Carly Oldag, Kiara Romo, Elayna Simper,
Sara Grace Singleton, Amber Sutton, Tori Triska, and Emily Wilson. Shiner Catholic
School: Bailey Blaire, Catherine Brown, Cole Brown, Zachary Davis, Trinity Garza,
Patrick Green, Grace Irvin, Riley Johnson, Hope Kapavik, Garrett Knox, Kora Kolle,
Sadie Morgan, Joseph Natal, Gracey Novosad, Delynn Pesek, Sarah Peters, Angelette
Siegel, Christine Wagner, Garrett Wauson, and Katie Wilgus.
Retrouvaille™
...a Lifeline For Troubled Marriages ™
August 14-16, 2015
Diocese of Victoria Spiritual Renewal Center
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FOR MARRIED COUPLES WHO ARE:
• Anxious about their marriage relationship.
• Alone or distant from their partner.
• Disillusioned or bored in their marriage.
• Without the time or desire to communicate.
• Experiencing coldness or conflict.
• Frustrated, hurt or angry with their spouse
• Unable to see how to change their situation.
For confidential inquires, call 1 (800) 470-2230 or
visit www.retrouvaille.org.
EVENTS
Meals • Picnics and more
Bay City–ACTS Golf Tournament May 30 at Rio
Colorado Golf Club. 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. For more
information, contact Mike Allison at (979) 479-1370
or Joe Gonzalez at (979) 240-9178.
San Antonio–Tribute to Motherhood Luncheon with Dr.
Leslie Parks May 14 at the Whitley Theological Center. For more information, call (210) 533-3504 or visit
www.setonhomesa.org.
Shiner–Sts. Cyril & Methodius Spring Picnic May 24.
For more information, call (361) 594-3836.
Victoria–Sisters’ Cookout, sponsored by Serra Club, May
30 at IWBS Convent. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch to be
served at noon. For more information, call Fred Kubesch
at (361) 564-8151.
Bay City–Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival June 14 at the
Parish Hall. Brisket dinner. Dine-in, pick up, or drivethru. 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $ 8 p/p. 11:30 a.m. auction.
East Bernard–Czech Kolache Klobase Festival June 13 at
Riverside Hall. 10:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Sausage and BBQ
chicken plates available at 11:00 a.m. Admission is $8
p/p. Children 12 and under are free. Sponsored by KJT
St. Wenceslaus Society #40. For more information, call
(979) 335-7907 or visit www.kkfest.com.
Port Lavaca–CDA Court Our Lady of the Gulf #2267
Games Party June 14 at St. Jude’s Hall. 1:00 p.m.-5:00
p.m. $7 entry fee. Bring a card game, dominoes, or board
game to play while enjoying refreshments. There will
be door prizes, a raffle, and silent auction. For reservations, contact Margaret Hilscher at (361) 552-3233,
Doris Winter at (361) 987-2387, or Georgia Mikosh at
(361) 552-6844.
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TCL
submission deadlines
ISSUE DATE June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January 2016
DEADLINE
May 15
June 15
July 15
August 14
September 14
October 16
November 16
December 4
Corpus Christi–Teens Open Up to God’s Holiness Youth
Retreat July 24-26 at the Pax Christi Liturgical Retreat
Center for youth in grades 9-12. For more information,
visit www.diocesecc.org.
Conferences • Masses • Retreats and more
Amarillo–Hats Off to DCCW Luncheon and Fashion Show
June 13 at Msgr. Francis A. Smyer Activity Center at
St. Mary’s Cathedral. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For more
information, visit www.amarillodiocese.org.
El Campo–Holy Mass with Healing Prayer May 21 at
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Presiding priest
will be Fr. Joseph Lam Nguyen, C.S.Sp. 6:30 p.m.
rosary. 6:45 p.m. praise and worship. 7:15 p.m. Mass.
Individual prayer available following Mass. For more
information, contact Gwen Edwards at (979) 637-0277,
dennis1e@sbcglobal.net or Jan Dornak at (979) 5413609, jan.hair@sbcglobal.net.
Port Arthur–Third Age Day Mass and Celebration May
19 at St. Therese, Little Flower of Jesus. For more information, visit www.dioceseofbmt.org.
San Antonio–St. John’s/Assumption Seminary
Centennial Ordinations May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church. For more
information, contact Mike Davis at (210) 734-5137
x1414 or mike.davis@archsa.org.
Shiner–Kids’ Kamp June 8-12 at Shiner Catholic
School. 8:00 a.m.-noon. For youth in grades K-7. For
more information, call (361) 594-3234 or visit www.
sscmshiner.org.
Tivoli–Our Lady of Guadalupe Church celebrates the
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the 1st Friday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. at
501B William St. with Fr. Paulson Panakal. For more
information, call (361) 237-3634.
Victoria–Amor Meus Spirituality Center silent guided
one-day retreat, The Spirituality of Brokenness with
Sr. Brigid Marie Clarke, May 16 at IWBS Convent.
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sr.
Emilie Eilers at (361) 575-7111, amormeus@yahoo.
com, or visit www.amormeusspiritualitycenter.org.
Victoria–Come and See Discernment Weekend for single
Catholic women 18 to 50 years of age May 16-17
at IWBS Convent. For more information, call (361)
575-7111, e-mail iwbsvoc@yahoo.com, or visit www.
iwbsvictoria.org.
Victoria–Our Lady of Lourdes holds Healing Mass and
Prayer the 1st Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
at 105 N. William St. with Fr. Phi Nguyen, chaplain
of IWBS Convent. For more information, contact Sr.
Louise Marie Jones at iwbsvoc2@yahoo.com.
Journeys of Faith with Ceci
Upcoming Pilgrimages
Jewels of Eastern Europe
August 23-Sept. 3, 2015 • $3,595
Sharing our faith
one gift at a time!
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation,
and much more!
Quo Vadis Vocation Camp for Young Men
July 5-8 • Cooper’s Farm near LaGrange, TX
The Office of Vocations is sponsoring a camp for young men who have
completed 8th grade to 21 years of age. Includes outdoor camp activities
and discussions on discerning God’s will in life. Priests and seminarians
of the diocese will facilitate the camp. For more information, call Fr.
Tommy Chen at (361) 552-6140 or visit www.victoriavocations.org.
Poland • Czech Republic • Hungary
Warsaw, Czestochowa, Divine Mercy Shrine, Krakow
Olomouc, Prague, Budapest
Spiritual director: Fr. Gary Janak
Holy Land- Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
November 10-21, 2015 • $3,395
Nazareth, Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee,
Jordan River, Dead Sea, Jerusalem
Spiritual director: Fr. Pat Knippenberg
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe &
Shrines of Mexico
December 10-16, 2015 • $1,595
Mexico City, Cuernavaca, Taxco, Cholula,
Puebla, Octolan, San Miguel
Spiritual director: Fr. Bob Knippenberg
Ceci Triska
(979) 543-8575 • jctriska@sbcglobal.net
www.selectinternationaltours.com
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