Our Lady of the Gulf

COVID Safety Protocol in church:  In light of Governor Abbott’s new executive order, the Bishop has issued a statement that “there have been no changes to the Diocese of Victoria’s COVID-19 safety protocols for Mass and other gatherings.”  Therefore, our Catholic churches in Calhoun County will still require masks to be worn in church for Masses and other services.  And social distancing in the pews will still be observed.  Let us continue to pray for an end to this pandemic. 


Vaccines:  With the roll-out of a new vaccine by Johnson & Johnson, the United States Bishop’s Committees on Doctrine and on Pro-Life Activities has issued an instruction discouraging Catholics from getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine if given a choice.  “The Johnson & Johnson vaccine…was developed, tested, and is produced with abortion-derived cell lines raising additional moral concerns,” the statement said.  “If one has the ability to choose a vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna’s vaccines should be chosen over Johnson & Johnson’s.”   

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Dear Parishioners and Visitors to our churches in Calhoun County,

Under the advisement of medical professionals, doctors and nurses, who are also parishioners of our churches, Covid Safety protocols will remain the same in all churches in Calhoun County.  Face masks will continue to  be required before entry in all Catholic Churches in Calhoun County. Social distancing, hand sanitizing, and pew sanitizing protocols will continue to be maintained.  

At Our Lady of the Gulf, parishioners may need or choose to sit outside on the front porch for Mass.  Chairs may be provided.  Simply ask an usher.  You are also encouraged to bring your own portable chair to use on the porch of the church.  Outdoor speakers will allow you to hear the mass clearly so you may participate. The doors will be open, so that you may see through the glass windows of the narthex. Holy Communion will be brought to you at the appropriate time in the Mass. (Those who sit outside on the porch for Mass are not required to wear face masks as long as they maintain proper social distancing between other parishioners who are not of their own household.)

Safety protocols will remain the same (i.e. face masks and temperature checks) when conducting business at the church office.  

Out of Christian charity, may we practice these safety precautions for the good and welfare of our brothers and sisters.  

God bless you,

Fr. Tommy
Pastor

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

Reverend Tommy Chen, Pastor
Reverend James Dvorak, 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)
2:00 p.m. (English)

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
$260,925.85

updated February 23, 2021

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, 
Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW
(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