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

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Our Lady of Lourdes Located on the corner of Forest and William, Our Lady of Lourdes Church has long been a landmark lor the people of Victoria. This year a new comer, Fathei David Meurer, is pitching in wholeheartedly at the task of pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes. The duties of pastor demand his complete attention and dedication, and Father Meurer carries out this work to the peak of per- fection. Tackling the job of reducing the burden of the past Ol is father Alphonso I ' .id- alecki ' s difficult assignment. His en- thusiasm in performing these chores is often contagious. As a mission of St. Mary ' s parish, Our Lady of Lourdes has the benefit of a lighter work load. Lourdes ' youth are members of St. Marys C.Y.O. and other parishioners are members in other organi- zations of St. Mary ' s. However, Lourdes organized the first Holy Name Society in the archdiocese of San Antonio. In addition to this, they have an Altar So- ciety and a Boy Scout Troop. 28

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Us to Our Eternal Salvation Performing many parish duties, Father Richard Toal ; the activities of our school. takes special interest ir Father Richard Toal, pastor, Fa- ther Vincent Patrizi, and Father Juan Ayerbe are a tremendous boost to the spiritual growth and development of the Spanish-speak- ing quarter of Victoria. Aided by a deep knowledge and understanding of the language, customs, and beliefs of the Latin American people, they are better able to work with them in their quest for the ultimate goal — eternal happiness. Being a spiritual guide is a job which calls many types i work, as father Juan Ayerbe Father Vincent Patrizi not only performs many parish duties as as- sistant pastoi cil Oui Lady of Sorrows, but also takes special interest in the activities of the schi ' I 27

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Our Lady of Victory Pastor of our Lady of Victory, father Eustace Hermes is a native of this area. Administration of this parish keeps him busy. Assistant pastor, Father Eugene O ' Callaghan keeps tabs on Vic- tory ' s extensive records. Newest parish in Victoria, Our Lady of Victory serves approximately 1000 families with spiritual and mental guidance. Children of the parish are taught in the parish ' s parochial school operated by the Sisters of The Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacarament. Other parish organizations are C.Y.O., Parent— Teacher Club, Altar Society, Legion of Mary, Boy Scouts, C.C.D. and Knights of the Altar. Father Gerald Hubertus en- ters the sacristy for an even- ing Mass. The only consecrated church in Victoria is Our Lady of Victory.