A Brief History of Gate of Heaven Church and School
1923 - Our Lady of Victory Chapel, a mission of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston, built. Dedicated on Labor Day 1923 by Bishop Hoban. Aug. 1, 1926 - Rev. John J. O’Leary installed as first pastor of Our Lady of Victory. June 1928 -Erection of St. Therese’s Church began. First Mass sung on Christmas Eve. Nov. [...]
Sacramental Preparation
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Christ instituted the Sacraments of the New Law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven Sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: They give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus [...]
Interested in Joining the Catholic Church
Interested in joining our Catholic Church at Gate of Heaven or Our Lady of Victory? Have Questions? Join us in October! Are you – or someone you know – interested in following Jesus Christ in His Mystical Body, the Church? Do you have questions or concerns? Join us in October for the inquiry phase [...]
The Back Mountain Food Pantry
This is the time of year when our shelves are in need of restocking due to people being away on vacations and no major food drives being held during the next month. Non-perishable food may also be brought to Gate of Heaven or Our Lady of Victory and we will drop it off for you. [...]
Catholic Community of Dallas and Harveys Lake are invited to join FlockNotes
Join the social media network that will help all in our parish communicate more effectively by using the technology of today. In addition to the bulletin, we recommend members of the parish to join the network by texting ‘CCDHL’ to 84576. After joining, you will be prompted to enter your email if you have one. This will allow [...]