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

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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.

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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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Zealous teachers, counselors, and friends, the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sac- rament have endeared themselves to generations of Nazareth students. Through their ardent teaching and noble example, they have inspired and prepared us to face the many challenges and decisions which we shall encounter in future years. Although their main objective is to promote our spiritual and intellectual develop- ment, their interest extends beyond the class- room into the individual problems of every student. Their daily contacts with us manifest a spirit of generosity, friendliness, and mercy. From them we have gained spiritual, intellectual, and social insights which have brought each of us closer to God and to humanity. The IWBS Sisters have given us the light of knowledge to guide us along the path of accomplishment. Sr. M. Imeldac School Supervisor Sr. M. Borgia High School Principal Sr. M. Anthony Grammar Grade Principal 30