St Joseph High School Nazareth Academy - Excelsior Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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in Spiritual Harmony When the liturgical movement of the Church began, Father Alois Goertz, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, began to move with it. The parish is very active in fulfilling the wishes of the Holy Father, Pope Paul VI. Aiding Father Goertz is Father Joseph Coll. Father Goertz helps the youth ot Victoria by acting as advisor to Nazareth Academy seniors. He has aided many in need ot advice and counsel. Father Joseph Coll is active in hospital work and in helping the old. He visits the Victoria Hospitals where he encourages and consoles persons in need of his assistance. Father Goertz and Father Coll bring to many happiness. Looking justly proud, Father Alois Goertz, pastor of Our Lady ot Lourdes, displays a few of the many trophies won by his parish. V ,- . tfN i Father Joseph Coll, assistant pastor of the parish, has had many years of service to God. He gives many people in the hospitals spiritual help and advice. f 27

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The Church Guides Us Father Patrick Fidgeon relaxes from his priesthood duties to read his favorite paper, THE IRISH ECHO. Father Fidgeon is a native of Ireland. As pastor of St, Mary ' s Church. Rt Rev, Msgr. F. O. Beck performs many church, school, and social duties. Msgr. Beck offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the high school students daily. Claiming the title of the oldest church in Victoria, St. Mary ' s Catholic Church is an example of Gothic structure. This church was erected by Martin de Leon, founder of Victoria, after his arrival in October, 1824. The church was later restored in 1840. Nazareth Academy and St. Joseph are very fortunate to have at their assistance Msgr. Beck. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is daily offered to the high school students of Nazareth Academy. Counsel is given to the students whenever needed. By daily example, these servants ot God strive to spread His Word. Through the untiring clturrs ot l- ' ather W.illis Stiles, moderator of St. Mary ' s ( A ' O, the cluh h.is become one ot the top ranking in the diocese 26

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Father Eustace A. Hermes, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Parish, with his two assistants, Father Eugene O ' Callaghan and Father Jerald Hubertus, strive to increase the spiritual and physical activities of the young people in their parish. Father O ' Callaghan is moderator of the high school and elementary CCD classes. In addition to his regular pastoral duties. Father O ' Callaghan is moderator of the CYO and of the Legion of Mary. Father Hubertus is moderator of the Holy Name Society and of the Boys Scouts. Among his ma ny parish duties, Father Eustace Hermes spends much time in the confessional giving advice, consolation, and encouragement whenever needed. Father Jerald Hubertus pauses for a picture before gomg into the sacristy to prepare for the evening Mass. Our Parish Priests Lead The CYO officers of Our Lady of Victory discuss details about the forthcoming rally Father Eugene O ' Callaghan is ready with his encouraging words and guidance. 28