Upcoming Events
Bethlehem Nativity Set Raffle
A nativity set lovingly crafted in Bethlehem and donated to the parish by a parish family. Enter the raffle to bring this nativity home, and support the Let the Little Children Come to Me Chapel.
Project Mercy | Pro-Life Devotions
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
“It is only through prayer that we change the world for Christ.”
Mass & Rosary Procession
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.
Sunday Coffee in the Courtyard
After 9 and 11 am Masses. Join fellow parishioners in the courtyard after Mass for coffee and community!
Hosted by the Marian Daughters
Sunday Breakfast in the Courtyard
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.
Serata Sacra: An Evening of Sacred Music by opera composers
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.
Stewardship Fair
Join us Sunday, October 11 after the 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses for the Stewardship Fair. Meet Annunciation’s apostolates and ministries, learn how they serve the parish, and find a place to get involved.
The Family Life Apostolate bake sale is the headliner this year, raising funds for our All Saints Day Festival and other parish life events. Visit the tables, grab something sweet, and see how you can serve.
Interested in volunteering or hosting a booth? Contact communications@acchtx.org.
Our Lady of the Rosary: Mass, Rosary Procession & Brunch
Join us Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 am for Holy Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary at the Church of the Annunciation, 1618 Texas Avenue, Houston. Following Mass, the Rosary Center leads an outdoor Rosary Procession around Discovery Green, then brunch at Foley House hosted by the Marian Daughters and the Rosary Center.
Questions: 608-345-2001 or Gina at 713-859-3831.
Landscape Apostolate
Join the Landscape Apostolate Saturday, September 12 after the 8:00 am Mass. Work runs about 9:00–11:30 in the courtyard.
155th Anniversary of the Dedication of Our Church
Thursday, September 10 we mark the 155th anniversary of the dedication of our church. A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly visit the church on this day, recite the Our Father and the Creed, attend Mass, are detached from all sin including venial sin, and make a sacramental confession within eight days before or after September 10.
Holy Hour for Men | Holy League
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.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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.
Blessing of Seeds and Seedlings
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.
Labor Day - Parish Office Closed
Parish office is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We reopen Tuesday, September 8. One Mass only at 8:00 am (English).
Blessing Table
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
First Saturday Devotion
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.
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Pray the Rosary every day for peace in the world
The consecration of Russia and each of us individually to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. View details →
Do our daily duties out of love, dedicating everything to God
Make reparation for sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary by observing the “First Five Saturdays of Reparation”
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Go to Confession (on First Saturday or shortly before or after)
Receive Holy Communion
Say five decades of the Rosary
Keep me company for the quarter of an hour, meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary
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Our Lady says there are five kinds of offenses and blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Against the Immaculate Conception
Against her Virginity
Against her Divine Maternity and at the same time the refusal to recognize her as the Mother of all mankind
Implanting in the hearts of children indifference, disrespect, and hate for the Immaculate Mother
Offenses of those who directly outrage Her in her holy images
Understand the apparitions at Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima's Peace Plan From Heaven
The Memoir of Sr. Lucia (also known as Fatima in Sr. Lucia's Own Words)
The True Story of Fatima: A Complete Account of the Fatima Apparitions
Cor
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.
Blessing of Herbs
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.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass Schedule
Friday, Aug 14
12:10 pm Vigil of the Assumption (Latin)
6:30 pm Vigil Mass (English)
Saturday, Aug 15
8:00 AM with Blessing of Herbs
10:00 AM – High Mass (Latin) & 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.
Marian Daughters will host a breakfast reception after the 10 AM Mass on the 15th.
Holy Hour for Men | Holy League
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.
Marian Conference | The Divine Mysteries of the Immaculate Conception & Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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
Share the Flyer with a Friend!
Help Landscape Our Home
Help provide a beautiful community space for our parish family every second Saturday!
Anyone who has a green thumb or just enjoy being outdoors and gardening is welcome to join - no experience necessary!
Email any questions to info@acchtx.org.
Blessing of Grapes
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.
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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.
Blessing Table
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
First Saturday Devotion
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.
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Pray the Rosary every day for peace in the world
The consecration of Russia and each of us individually to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. View details →
Do our daily duties out of love, dedicating everything to God
Make reparation for sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary by observing the “First Five Saturdays of Reparation”
-
Go to Confession (on First Saturday or shortly before or after)
Receive Holy Communion
Say five decades of the Rosary
Keep me company for the quarter of an hour, meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary
-
Our Lady says there are five kinds of offenses and blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Against the Immaculate Conception
Against her Virginity
Against her Divine Maternity and at the same time the refusal to recognize her as the Mother of all mankind
Implanting in the hearts of children indifference, disrespect, and hate for the Immaculate Mother
Offenses of those who directly outrage Her in her holy images
Understand the apparitions at Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima's Peace Plan From Heaven
The Memoir of Sr. Lucia (also known as Fatima in Sr. Lucia's Own Words)
The True Story of Fatima: A Complete Account of the Fatima Apparitions
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Thursday, July 16 · Latin Mass at 12:10 PM, at the Altar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
We honor Our Lady under her title of Mount Carmel, patroness of the Carmelite family and giver of the brown scapular, her pledge of protection to those who wear it faithfully. Mass will be offered at her own altar within the church. Come entrust yourself to her maternal care.
The Most Precious Blood
The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord
Wednesday, July 1 · Latin Low Mass at 12:10 PM
July opens with the feast of the Most Precious Blood, the very price of our redemption poured out for us upon the Cross. The whole month is dedicated to this devotion, a fitting invitation to adore the Blood that ransoms, cleanses, and gives life. All are welcome to join us at the altar.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Saturday, June 27 | 8:00 a.m.
Join us for a Latin Low Mass with Hymns in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, followed by Devotions in the Lady Chapel. Annunciation's Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help houses a crowned and gem-studded icon, a true copy of the original in Rome, blessed by Pope Pius XI.
Novena of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
June 19 - June 27
Prayers: https://catholicsaints.info/our-lady-of-perpetual-help/ & https://catholicsaints.info/our-lady-of-help-novena-prayers/
Rosary Procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima
Schedule
8:00 am - Mass
Church of the Annunciation, 1618 Texas Avenue, Houston
8:45 am - Rosary Procession
Around Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston
10:00 am - Complimentary Brunch
Following the procession, participants are invited to enjoy a lovely brunch at the Foley House, graciously co-hosted by: the Annunciation Rosary Center, Knights of Columbus, Marian Daughters, Family Life Apostolate, and Young Adults.
Juneteenth - Parish Office Closed
Our Parish offices is closed for the federal holiday of Juneteenth - June 19
External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
11:00 AM EF High Mass
Join us for the External Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament to follow. This solemnity invites us to contemplate the boundless love of Christ's Heart -- wounded for our sins, yet ever burning with mercy for those who turn to Him. Come spend time in adoration before the Sacred Heart present in the Blessed Sacrament.
St. Paul Street Evangelization: FIFA Fan Festival Outreach
St. Paul Street Evangelization will be present at the FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Houston for three Saturdays in June, sharing the faith with World Cup fans near Shell Energy Stadium (2200 Texas St).
Location: FIFA Fan Festival Houston, near Shell Energy Stadium, 2200 Texas St, Houston
Spanish speakers are especially needed. For carpool and participation details, contact Dn. Alex and Sally Bogdanoff directly.
All events are subject to change.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
External solemnity of Corpus Christi. Eucharistic Procession after the 11:00 AM Latin Mass. The 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Latin Masses will include the First Holy Communion of our parish children.
Corpus Christi
7:00 PM EF High Mass. Note: Astros home game at 7 PM — plan accordingly for parking.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The 11:00 AM Latin Mass will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration.