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Coronavirus Precautions:
Notice from Father Peter:Until such time as the following restrictions are lifted, the church will be open for Private Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from:
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday
8:00 AM Monday to 6:00 PM Wednesday
In accordance with the government directive, gatherings of no more than 10 persons are permitted in a public space at any given time.
Private Confessions in the church by appointment with Father Peter: 979-240-9404
A Collection Box will be located to the right of the Ambo (where the readings are proclaimed).
Directive to all Clergy and Laity in the Diocese of Victoria in Texas:From: +Bishop Brendan J. CahillIn accordance with the guidlines of President Trump and our local authorities, I am requiring that priests begin celebrating Masses without a congregation. All people can join in spiritual communion from their homes, with the assurance that the sacrifice of praise is being offered for the health and salvation of the world. Indeed, the salvation of souls remains the mission of the Church, and we follow these guidelines specifically for that mission. National, state, and local government officials have stressed the need to limit the number of people who can gather in one place at the same time. The call is to act responsibly for the protection of all in our communities. Therefore, effective today, March 17, 2020 and until March 31, 2020, our priests in the Diocese of Victoria will continue to daily celebrate the Eucharist in their parishes, but will do so without a congregation.
This decision was made after much prayer and discernment, recognizing that large gatherings are a factor in the spread of this disease. Therefore, in order to discourage public gatherings, I decree that ALL CATHOLICS of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligations until March 31, 2020.
The Mass is televized live from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in Victoria on Sundays at 9 AM on KAVU Television and livestreamed at www.olvcathedral.org. In addition, the 8 AM Sunday Mass from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville is broadcast on Texas Thunder Radio (99.9 FM) or by downloading the free TUNEIN app to hear the Mass. In addition, there are other national broadcasts of the Sunday Mass on various cable networks. Those not able to attend Mass, the faithful, are encouraged to pray in their homes. Spiritual Communions can also be made at any time. In doing so, we unite ourselves to God and the Church in prayer, when unable to physically recieve the Holy Eucharist.
{Act of Spiritual Communion}My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
All scheduled events in our parishes are also canceled, so as to protect the faithful from possible infection. This includes Penance services, Stations of the Cross, Religious Education Classes, and any and all Liturgical gatherings, meetings, and activities. Weddings, funerals, and Baptisms will continue, but attendance will be limited to 10 immediate family members. Confirmations will be postponed and rescheduled. Our parish churches and missions will remain open for private prayer and Adoration, as long as this does not pose a risk to the public. Protocols for social distancing are to be practiced.
In emergencies, and for the Anointing of the Sick, parishioners are to call their parish offices. When possible, parish offices will remain open to address the needs of parishioners, though hours of service and circumstances will vary in each parish.
These directives will be reviewed on April 1, 2020 to determine whether or not Holy Week services will be open to the public. Stringent measures must be taken in situations of national emergencies. May these efforts, difficult as they are, be our way, in the Diocese of Victoria, of helping to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Let us pray for those who have died from this disease, for the healing of those who have been affected by it throughout the world and for an aburpt end to it. We turn to our loving God and implore his protection. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Let's keep each other in prayer. -
Diocesan Resources
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN Canceled
- Sunday: 7:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Canceled 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Canceled
- TueFri 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Holy Day of Obligation Schedule Subject to Change (Canceled)
- 1st Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick
- 1st Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Blessing of Expectant Mothers after Mass
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Confession Times
- Sunday: 9:30 AM to 9:45 AM Suspended: Call for private appointment. 979-240-9404
- TueFri 7:30 AM to 7:45 AM Suspended: Call for private appointment. 979-240-9404
- Saturday: 4:30 PM to 4:45 PM Suspended: Call for private appointment. 979-240-9404
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Adoration Times
- Perpetual: Monday 8 AM to Wednesday 6 PM
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Today's Readings
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Upcoming Events
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Safe Environment
Reporting Procedures for Suspected or Known Sexual Abuse of a Minor (person under 18 years of age) or Vulnerable Adult by a Member of the Clergy
Contact:- The Texas Department of Familly and Protective Services, within 48 hours, at 800-252-5400, www.txabusehotline.org, or local police department. If person is in immediate danger call 911.
and- Vicki Pyatt, LMSW, Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Diocese of Victoria, 361-827-7186, pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org.
or- Bishop or Chancellor of the Dioscese of Victoria, 361-573-0828. Written allegations can be mailed to Office of the Bishop, P.O. Box 4070, Victoria, TX 77903 marked "Personal and Confidential."
If sexual abuse by a member of clergy has occurred in another diocese, the Diocese of Victoria will help bring your concerns to church officials. For assistance contact Vicki Pyatt at 361-827-7186 or pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org.