Our Lady of the Gulf

Additional Confession Times:
Wednesdays:  
6:00-7:00 PM in the back confessional (Beginning March 1 – March 29)
Fridays: 6:00-7:00 PM in the back confessional 
(Beginning February 24 - March 31)

Stations of the Cross:
Wednesdays (except March 15 & April 5): 2:45 PM 
Fridays: 7:00 PM (Beginning February 24-March 31

Regular Eucharistic Adoration:
Wednesdays: 3:00-8:30 PM

Lenten Penance Service 
Tuesday, March 28, 5:00-7:00PM

PRINCIPAL 
Established in 1996 in Port Lavaca, Texas, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School, a parochial school in the Diocese of Victoria in Texas, with a current enrollment of 105 students, in grades PK-8, is actively seeking a dynamic leader to serve as principal for the 2023-2024 school term.  OLG is fully accredited by the TCCB-ED (Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops-Education Department).  Here are the initial qualifications:

• You must be a practicing Catholic, who will honor the unique culture, tradition, and excellence of Our Lady of the Gulf.  
• You will provide the necessary leadership to take our school to the next level of achievement.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• You have experience as a teacher and/or administrator in the Catholic school system.

If you are interested in being a part of the OLG Catholic School legacy, you will begin the application process by sending a cover letter and resume to:

Office of Catholic Schools, Attn: Dr. John Quary, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Victoria, 1505 E. Mesquite Lane, Victoria, TX 77901.  Or, you may visit our diocesan website for more details: www.victoriadiocese.org/employment-opportunities

ELEMENTARY HOMEROOM TEACHER
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School has an opening for an  Elementary Homeroom Teacher for the 2023-24.  A degree in education and/or a Texas Teaching Certificate is needed.  This is a full time position with insurance and other benefits.  Please contact the school office for more information.

415 West Austin St | Port Lavaca, TX
361.552.6140 | Fax 361.552.4300
olg@olgulf.org

Reverend Tommy Chen, Pastor
Reverend Richard Barfield, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Nazario Hernandez


Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Schedule of Masses 
Monday - Friday: 8:05 AM
Saturday: 5:30 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM & 10:00 AM (English)
12:00 Noon (Spanish)

Reconciliation 
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 PM in the church or by calling the parish office to schedule an appointment

First Fridays
8:05 AM Mass
8:45 AM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12:30 PM Benediction

First Saturday Latin Mass
8:30 a.m. Confession 
9:00 a.m. Mass

OLG Capital Campaign

Cost of Renovation
$2,000,000.00
 

Loan Balance
$15,157.84

updated February 23, 2023

Child and Vulnerable Adult
Reporting Procedures

If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse, YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:Department of Family and Protective Services

1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org

If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.

If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:

Step One— Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two— Contact one of the following:

Coordinator of
Pastoral Care and Outreach, 
Shannon Thomas
(361) 827-7186 or email 
pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org;

Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at
(361) 573-0828; and Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: 
Office of  the Bishop 
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903