Sunday, October 4 is Respect Life Sunday. Bring your rosaries, medals, and other devotional items to the Blessing Table in the courtyard after the morning Masses. Please label your items with your name. Father will not bless oils.

Children ages 4 to 17 are invited to audition for the Christmas Eve play God’s Love Revealed. Join us Sunday, October 4 on the Foley House porch between the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Masses. Casting continues at the Christmas table during the Stewardship Fair on Sunday, October 11.

Join St. Paul Street Evangelization on Saturday, October 3, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Discovery Green, offering prayer, rosaries, and conversation to anyone who stops by. Deacon Alex Bogdanoff leads the outreach, and Fr. Felix invites parishioners to join him. No experience needed. Free training videos: https://evangelizationschool.com/free-videos/. To join, email Deacon Alex at alexabogdanoff@gmail.com. Learn more: https://annunciationcc.org/st-paul-street-evangelization.

Join us Saturday, October 3, after the 8:00 AM Mass for the Blessing of Pets in honor of St. Francis. Father will bless pets in the courtyard while the First Saturday Rosary begins promptly inside. Bring your pet, or a photo if your pet stays home. For everyone's safety, please keep pets leashed or in carriers, and bring supplies to clean up after them. Pets are not permitted inside the church.

Saturday, October 3. Confession at 7:45 AM, Mass at 8:00 AM, then the Rosary.

Led by the Marian Daughters following Our Lady of Fatima's call to prayer and sacrifice for reparation, conversion of sinners, and for peace in the world.

For those seeking membership in the Marian Daughters of Annunciation, email MarianDaughters@acchtx.org.

On Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm, Annunciation is proud to host a performance by internationally recognized tenor Angelo Ferrari, accompanied by Catherine Schaefer, organ. With guest speaker Monica Ercolani. Light reception by the Marian Daughters follows.

Location: Church of the Annunciation, 1618 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77003.

Parking Garage: 1703 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77003.

Please RSVP: Link

ANGELO FERRARI TENORE

Italian tenor Angelo Ferrari has been performing professionally for over 35 years, delighting audiences throughout the world. Trained in the Italian art of bel canto, Angelo has specialized in the dramatically and vocally challenging roles written by composers such as Bellini, Donizetti, and Puccini, that few tenors have undertaken successfully.

Debuting as Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore with Bellas-Artes in Chihuahua when he was just 18, Angelo was one of the youngest tenors to take the professional stage. His career took off with invitations to perform with prestigious opera companies all over the world and renowned directors resulting in stellar reviews, and includes highlights such as winning first prize in the 2007 International Mario Del Monaco Foundation Competition.

Mr. Ferrari’s repertoire is focused primarily on opera and he has performed to critical acclaim the leading tenor role in La Bohème, La Fille du Régiment, Rigoletto, Don Pasquale, L’elisir d’amore, L’amico Fritz, La Sonnambula, La Favorita, Il Trovatore, I Puritani, I Pescatori di Perle, La Traviata, and others. He is also in great demand as a soloist for oratorios, both from the early music period as well as modern pieces such as the world premiere of the Missa Bosniensi. Recent performances include collaborations with the Texas Bach Festival.

Mr. Ferrari has also specialized in concerts featuring classic arias, zarzuela, Italian songs and famous melodies. His concerts Serata Lirica and Passione are always exciting and well received.

Mr. Ferrari is very proud and honored to have received an official day proclamation from the city of Houston in 2016. April 24th is Angelo Ferrari Day.

Mr. Ferrari has remained active performing as a soloist with local and regional groups such as the Bach Festival and Bravura series.

Upcoming projects include recordings and concerts in Italy.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeloferraritenore/

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Extraordinary Form High Mass for the Feast of St. Michael (Michaelmas). Church of the Annunciation.

After 9 and 11 am Masses. Join fellow parishioners in the courtyard after Mass for breakfast tacos and community! Hosted by the the Knights of Columbus.

Join us Wednesday, September 23 for the Northwest Houston 40 Days for Life kickoff. Gather for 6:30 am Mass; Fr. Felix leads the Kickoff Rally around 7:00 am, then breakfast and sign-up. Optional caravan to the vigil site afterward.

The campaign runs September 23–November 1, daily 7:00 am–7:00 pm at Houston Women’s Reproductive Services, 13201 NW Freeway Suite 365. Sign up at https://40daysforlife.com/en/northwesthouston. Questions: Flor Nuñez — houston.flor40daysforlife@gmail.com / 713-480-5528.

After 9 and 11 am Masses. Join fellow parishioners in the courtyard after Mass for coffee and community!

Hosted by the Marian Daughters

Join us Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 am for Holy Mass at the Church of the Annunciation, 1618 Texas Avenue. Following Mass, walk with us in a Rosary Procession through downtown Houston to Discovery Green Park, then gather for a light breakfast at Foley House. Free rosaries and miraculous medals are given along the way.

Questions: RosaryCenter@acchtx.org or Gina at 713-859-3831.

We unite in prayer on the third Tuesday of the month for Project Mercy to atone for the sin against abortion and pray for the conversion of hearts. We also pray for those who fight to end abortion.

• Holy Rosary

• Divine Mercy Chaplet

• Litany for the Unborn

5:30 am Adoration, confession, 6:30 am Mass, coffee and spiritual dialogue with Fr. Felix and Deacon Curtis at the Foley House.

Join us before work and invite other men to wield spiritual weapons and stand united against the forces of evil.

Text is from holyleague.com

History

October 7, 2021 marked the 450th Anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto, the formation of the Holy League and the origins of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. 

Pope St. Pius V formed the original Holy League in response to the dire situation in which Christian Europe found itself in 1571.

Christianity was greatly divided and diminished at that time, and the enemies of the Church felt this was their time to “deal the last blow” to Christianity.

This was when small bands of Catholic men and remnant armies from various nations came together under the spiritual leadership of the saintly pontiff and the military leadership of Don John of Austria. Pope St. Pius V dubbed them the “Holy League.” 

By prayer (especially, Pope St. Pius V’s call for the world to pray the rosary) and fasting, they implored the help of God’s grace, through the intercession of the Mother of God, and, by the grace of Almighty God, on October 7, 1571, at the Battle of Lepanto, although greatly outnumbered, the Christian fleet won a crushing victory over the Ottoman Turks, saving Christendom and western civilization. 

Pope St. Pius V knew this was not possible, if not for the intercession of Our Lady through the Rosary, and so he proclaimed October 7 to be the Feast of Our Lady of Victory, which was later named, Our Lady of the Rosary.

Cardinal Burke Calls for a Holy League

Cardinal Burke believes “this is exactly what is needed in our times.” His Eminence, enthusiastically, agreed to be the Spiritual Head of the Holy League, as he is hopeful this Holy League movement will spread across the planet. 

As Cardinal Burke states, “At this particular moment in time, the Church finds itself in a similar situation to that of the Church in the late Sixteenth Century. However, instead of a physical enemy on the horizon, the Church and the family (the domestic Church) are threatened daily by materialism, relativism, secularism, impurity, and confusion regarding Church teaching.” 

The battle today “is not against human forces but against the principalities and powers, the rulers of this world of darkness, the evil spirits in the heavens” (Ephesians 6: 10-12). 

To combat the forces of evil in today’s society, the Holy League strives to call men back to the supernatural Divine Life in the state of grace and, united with spiritual strong men, to transforming the culture through prayer and inspired action.

The time is NOW to gather the remnant forces, put on our battle armor (sanctifying grace), pick up our spiritual weapons (Eucharist, Rosary) and stand united and strong against the forces of evil devouring the faith of our loved ones! 

The Holy League Mission

• Provides a Holy Hour format which incorporates: Eucharistic adoration, prayer, inspiring spiritual reflection, the availability of the Sacrament of Confession, Benediction and fraternity; 

• Encourages consecration to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Chaste Heart of Joseph; 

• Promotes the Precepts and Sacraments of the Church; especially through devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament and the praying of the Most Holy Rosary; 

• Creates a unified front, made up of members of the Church Militant, for spiritual combat; 

• Strives to have a regular monthly Holy League Holy Hour available to men in parishes throughout the Roman Catholic Church.

7 pm High Mass (Latin) with Blessing of Seeds and Seedlings

Nine months after the Immaculate Conception, the Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the dawn that announced the coming of the Sun of Justice. The traditional blessing of seeds and seedlings on this day asks God's favor on the fall planting, entrusting the growth of what is sown to Him.

7 pm High Mass (Latin) with Blessing of Seeds and Seedlings

Leave your seeds and seedlings at the Blessing Table in the narthex (near the Crucifixion scene).

Nine months after the Immaculate Conception, the Church celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the dawn that announced the coming of the Sun of Justice. The traditional blessing of seeds and seedlings on this day asks God's favor on the fall planting, entrusting the growth of what is sown to Him.

On the first Sunday of each month, bring your beloved devotional items, such as rosaries, crucifixes, medals, and statues to be blessed after the 9 & 11 am Masses! Leave your items on the Blessing Table in the narthex when you arrive.

Please note

• Father will not bless oil

• Bagged items are okay

• Please label your items

7:45 am Confession, 8 am Mass, 8:45 am Rosary.

Led by the Marian Daughters following Our Lady of Fatima’s call to prayer and sacrifice for reparation, conversion of sinners, and for peace in the world.

For those seeking membership in the Marian Daughters of Annunciation, email MarianDaughters@acchtx.org.

Understand the apparitions at Fatima

• Our Lady of Fatima's Peace Plan From Heaven

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• The Memoir of Sr. Lucia (also known as Fatima in Sr. Lucia's Own Words)

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• The True Story of Fatima: A Complete Account of the Fatima Apparitions

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Get the heart right, and you get the man right — a man of faith who will courageously live out the mission of God.

Join us for Food & Fellowship right after the 5:30 PM Sunday Mass. Cor gathers on Sundays when That Man Is You isn't in session, giving men of the parish a place to grow in faith and brotherhood together.

Questions? Contact Grand Knight Don Quintero at qfamily01@att.net.

Mass Schedule

Saturday, Aug 15

• 8 am High Mass (English) for the Assumption with Blessing of Herbs

• 10 am High Mass (Latin) for the Assumption with Blessing of Herbs

At the end of her earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. The traditional Blessing of Herbs on this day recalls Our Lady as the flower of the field and lily of the valleys, whose tomb was found filled with fragrant blooms.

Please leave your herbs on the Blessing Table near the crucifixion scene.

5:30 am Adoration, confession, 6:30 am Mass, coffee and spiritual dialogue with Fr. Felix and Deacon Curtis at the Foley House.

Join us before work and invite other men to wield spiritual weapons and stand united against the forces of evil.

Text is from holyleague.com

History

October 7, 2021 marked the 450th Anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto, the formation of the Holy League and the origins of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. 

Pope St. Pius V formed the original Holy League in response to the dire situation in which Christian Europe found itself in 1571.

Christianity was greatly divided and diminished at that time, and the enemies of the Church felt this was their time to “deal the last blow” to Christianity.

This was when small bands of Catholic men and remnant armies from various nations came together under the spiritual leadership of the saintly pontiff and the military leadership of Don John of Austria. Pope St. Pius V dubbed them the “Holy League.” 

By prayer (especially, Pope St. Pius V’s call for the world to pray the rosary) and fasting, they implored the help of God’s grace, through the intercession of the Mother of God, and, by the grace of Almighty God, on October 7, 1571, at the Battle of Lepanto, although greatly outnumbered, the Christian fleet won a crushing victory over the Ottoman Turks, saving Christendom and western civilization. 

Pope St. Pius V knew this was not possible, if not for the intercession of Our Lady through the Rosary, and so he proclaimed October 7 to be the Feast of Our Lady of Victory, which was later named, Our Lady of the Rosary.

Cardinal Burke Calls for a Holy League

Cardinal Burke believes “this is exactly what is needed in our times.” His Eminence, enthusiastically, agreed to be the Spiritual Head of the Holy League, as he is hopeful this Holy League movement will spread across the planet. 

As Cardinal Burke states, “At this particular moment in time, the Church finds itself in a similar situation to that of the Church in the late Sixteenth Century. However, instead of a physical enemy on the horizon, the Church and the family (the domestic Church) are threatened daily by materialism, relativism, secularism, impurity, and confusion regarding Church teaching.” 

The battle today “is not against human forces but against the principalities and powers, the rulers of this world of darkness, the evil spirits in the heavens” (Ephesians 6: 10-12). 

To combat the forces of evil in today’s society, the Holy League strives to call men back to the supernatural Divine Life in the state of grace and, united with spiritual strong men, to transforming the culture through prayer and inspired action.

The time is NOW to gather the remnant forces, put on our battle armor (sanctifying grace), pick up our spiritual weapons (Eucharist, Rosary) and stand united and strong against the forces of evil devouring the faith of our loved ones! 

The Holy League Mission

• Provides a Holy Hour format which incorporates: Eucharistic adoration, prayer, inspiring spiritual reflection, the availability of the Sacrament of Confession, Benediction and fraternity; 

• Encourages consecration to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Chaste Heart of Joseph; 

• Promotes the Precepts and Sacraments of the Church; especially through devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament and the praying of the Most Holy Rosary; 

• Creates a unified front, made up of members of the Church Militant, for spiritual combat; 

• Strives to have a regular monthly Holy League Holy Hour available to men in parishes throughout the Roman Catholic Church.

Bradley Cooper of the Apostolate of the Immaculate Conception leads a full day of prayer and Marian formation. The day opens with five decades of the Most Holy Rosary and continues with lessons on each of the Divine Mysteries of the Immaculate Conception and the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, drawing on Sacred Scripture, the dogmatic teachings of the Church, and the message of Fatima. Please bring your rosary.

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Location: Church of the Annunciation, 1618 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77003 (in the church)

• Cost: $20 course. Books available for purchase on site ($20).

• Parking: FREE in our parking garage

Questions? bradleyimmaculata@gmail.com

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7 pm High Mass (Latin) for the Transfiguration with Blessing of Grapes

On Mount Tabor, Christ revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John, His face shining like the sun and His garments white as light (Matthew 17:1-8).

The Roman Ritual appoints a blessing of grapes for this feast, an ancient custom of offering the first fruits of the harvest to God at the height of summer.

Please leave your grapes on the Blessing Table near the crucifixion scene.

7 pm High Mass (Latin) with Blessing of Grapes

On Mount Tabor, Christ revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John, His face shining like the sun and His garments white as light (Matthew 17:1-8).

The Roman Ritual appoints a blessing of grapes for this feast, an ancient custom of offering the first fruits of the harvest to God at the height of summer.