Presents Our Sesquicentennial Opening Event. Clayton's Legacy-Houston's Jewel. An Architectural Symposium

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1 The Church of the Annunciation Presents Our Sesquicentennial Opening Event Clayton's Legacy-Houston's Jewel An Architectural Symposium SEPT. 6-9, 2018

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Architectural Symposium 2 The Church of the Annunciation 3 Biographies 4 Symposium Schedule 5-6 Event Descriptions 7 Package Options 8 Registration Form 9 Hotel Information 10 1 P a g e

3 An Architectural Symposium Pastor, Father Paul Felix, invites you to join us as we begin our 150th anniversary celebrations. This symposium will give tribute to sacred architecture and the legacy of Nicholas Clayton, particularly in the redesign of our church, his last remaining work in Houston. This will be a commemorative and historic event. Join us as we celebrate 150 years since the dedication of our church. As the last remaining work of Nicholas Clayton in our great city, it is one of the most important historical buildings in Houston. We honor the legacy of his many accomplishments here and throughout the State of Texas, most particularly in the edifice which stands as the oldest church in continuous use in Houston. We will journey with experts to develop a deeper understanding of sacred architecture from yesterday to the present and into the future. With the inspiration of renowned contemporary architects, we hope to create a keener appreciation for the sacrosanct and its influence in the culture. Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds will explain the importance of church architecture especially as it relates to Catholic Theology and Liturgy. He will be followed by Duncan G. Stroik, a practicing architect, author and Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. Stroik will examine sacred architecture as it relates to the world today. Dwayne Jones, Executive Director of Galveston Historical Foundation, will review the life and works of Nicholas Clayton. Stephen Fox, an architectural historian at the Rice School of Architecture, will discuss the accomplishments of Nicholas Clayton and the importance of The Church of the Annunciation. 2 P a g e

4 Nicholas Clayton and The Church of the Annunciation The Church of the Annunciation grew out of St. Vincent de Paul on the corner of Franklin Ave and Caroline. The diocese was growing and needed an additional church. Land was purchased in 1867 and bricks were used from the Harris County Courthouse. They were brought to this location by devout German Catholics who carried the bricks in wheel barrows and painstakingly laid out the foundation. By 1884 the church needed some work and the second pastor, Fr. Thomas Hennessey hired famed architect, Nicholas J. Clayton to remodel it. The original entrance had two towers, however, Clayton removed them and added a central tower of 175-feet thinking it would be the tallest structure until the year The tower lost that honor by 1912 even after being replaced following the storm of 1900 with a 191-foot tower. Clayton restructured the roof to cover both the nave and side aisles. This gave the roof an aerial cruciform shape. The side aisles ceilings were raised, eliminating the clerestory windows. English buttresses on the north and south walls were added to relieve the load on the slender interior columns. In 1910, Fr. Hennessey had a stucco skin put over the bricks which had a distinguished history themselves. Unfortunately, the brick work was hidden but the stucco helped preserve the brick and the structure. Restorations have continued throughout the 150 years. The goal has always been to preserve Catholic architectural theology and maintain the integrity of Nicholas Clayton s vision, who designed a worthy place for worship and devotion to God. It is a true third place to encounter community and the Grace of the Presence of God. The Church of the Annunciation continues Clayton s legacy through the preservation of Houston s jewel. 3 P a g e

5 Biographies Stephen Fox is an architectural historian at the Rice School of Architecture. He lectures also at both Rice and the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture of the University of Houston and is a Fellow of the Anchorage Foundation of Texas. Fox s work focuses on Houston and Texas architecture. He examines the ways architecture engages such social constructs as class identity, cultural distinction, and regional differentiation. Duncan G. Stroik is a practicing architect, author and Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. His award-winning work includes Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel in California, The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin, and Saint Joseph Cathedral in S. Dakota. Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds is the Pastor of Elizabeth Ann Seton of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He initiated the architectural project on the St. Theresa Chapel in Sugar Land, Texas with Duncan Stroik in 2005 and has a strong sense of preserving the Church s rich patrimony through architecture. Dwayne Jones is the Executive Director of Galveston Historical Foundation, one of the largest not-for-profit historic organizations working at the local level in the country. This organization owns or manages several Nicholas Clayton buildings including St Joseph Church Museum, Ashton Villa and the 1892 Bishop s Palace (Gresham House). Jim Parsons is the Executive Director for Preservation Houston, the city s only nonprofit historic preservation advocacy and education organization. Jim coordinates programs and educational outreach such as architectural walking tours, video tours and lectures. He has co-authored and photographed several books on Art Deco architecture in Texas, including Houston Deco: Modernistic Architecture of the Texas Coast. Denise McKeon is the Wedding Coordinator and creator of the Docent Program for The Church of the Annunciation. She is a long-time family genealogist, recently taking on Sacramental Records and the research of Annunciation s history. 4 P a g e

6 Symposium Schedule Thursday, September 6 3:00pm - 8:00pm 4:30pm - 6:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm Symposium Registration Walking tour led by Jim Parsons* Welcome reception: Introductions The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Friday, September 7 6:00am - 9:00am 8:00am - 9:30am 10:00am 11:30am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 5:00pm 3:00pm - 8:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm 9:00pm Breakfast at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Open Symposium Registration at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Bus departs to Galveston Lunch on the Strand (on your own) Clayton Express: Tour in Galveston of Nicholas Clayton s works Open Symposium Registration at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Dinner at The Tremont House, Galveston Return to The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Saturday, September 8 Events are at The Church of the Annunciation unless otherwise noted 6:00am - 9:00am 8:00am - 8:30am 8:00am - 12:00pm 10:00am - 10:15am 10:15am - 11:15am 11:15am - 12:15pm 12:15pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:15pm 5:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:30pm - 10:00pm Breakfast at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Mass celebrating the Feast of the Birth of The Blessed Virgin Mary (English) Open Symposium Registration at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel Opening Prayer and Welcome - Fr. Paul Felix & Jim Parsons (in the church) Rev. Stephen B. Reynolds: The Importance of Sacred Architecture Duncan G. Stroik: Sacred Architecture in the World Today Lunch is on your own. Optional tour of The Church of the Annunciation or a self-guided tour of historic downtown Houston. Dwayne Jones: Life and Works of Nicholas Clayton Stephen Fox: Works of Nicholas Clayton in Houston and the Importance of The Church of the Annunciation Closing Comments Dinner at Union Station Symposium Concert at The Church of the Annunciation Wine, Cheese & Dessert reception at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel 5 P a g e

7 Symposium Schedule continued Sunday September 9 6:00am - 11:00am 6:00am 8:00am 9:30am 11:00am 2:00pm - 3:30pm Breakfast at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel (Check out by 11:00 AM) Mass (English) Mass (Tridentine- Extraordinary form Latin) Mass (English) Mass (Ordinary Form: Latin/English) Walking tour*, Houston: A Historical Narrative with Jim Parsons presented in partnership with Preservation Houston *Downtown East walking tour-offered Thursday and repeated on Sunday The section of downtown east of Main Street is a study in change. Early in Houston s history, it was home to Quality Hill, the city s most fashionable residential neighborhood. The area turned commercial beginning with the 20th century thanks to an expanding business district and the construction of Union Station in Large-scale redevelopment projects including Houston Center and the George R. Brown Convention Center drastically altered the area in the late 1900s, and today, east downtown is an intriguing mix of small commercial buildings, early skyscrapers and gleaming modern office towers and hotels. This 90-minute, docent-guided Preservation Houston walking tour traces the history of the area through architecture old and new, ranging from historic structures such as The Church of the Annunciation and the 1915 Texas Company Building to new developments like Discovery Green, which has been a catalyst for nearly $2 billion in new construction. 6 P a g e

8 Event Descriptions 1. Clayton Express: Guided Tour of Nicholas Clayton s work in Galveston Friday, September 7, our tour begins with a luxury bus ride starting at The Church of the Annunciation to Galveston and back. Experts, Stephen Fox and Dwayne Jones will guide us through some of the most iconic buildings in Galveston designed by Nicholas Clayton, including the Bishop s Palace, St. Mary Cathedral Basilica, Grace Episcopal Church and Ashbel Smith Building. You will learn what makes them uniquely Clayton as well as what was new in architecture during this time. Lunch will be on your own with a list of suggested eateries Group dinner at The Tremont House from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm 2. Mass celebrating the Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary All are invited to attend Holy Mass Saturday morning at 8:00 am at The Church of the Annunciation. Mass will be in the Ordinary English Form. 3. Lectures Schedule. All lectures will be in The Church of the Annunciation Rev. Stephen Reynolds: Sacred Architecture Duncan G. Stroik: Sacred Architecture in the World Today Dwayne Jones: Life and Works of Nicholas Clayton Stephen Fox: Works of Nicholas Clayton in Houston and the Importance of The Church of the Annunciation 4. Group dinner at Union Station. 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 5. Concert at The Church of the Annunciation. 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Enjoy sacred music and experience the acoustics of the church with voices and the Pilcher Symphonic Organ. 6. Closing reception. 8:30 pm-10:00 pm A wine and cheese closing reception will follow at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel 7 P a g e

9 Package Options Nicholas Clayton Full package $ This is the full Clayton package. It includes Thursday s Welcome Reception at The Westin Houston Downtown Hotel, Friday s guided tour and dinner in Galveston, Saturday s expert lectures, dinner at Union Station, Concert featuring Sola Stella directed by Catherine Schaefer and a Wine & Cheese closing reception. Breakfast for 3 days. Clayton Saturday $ This package includes access to all expert lectures, dinner at Union Station, Symposium Concert and an evening Wine & Cheese reception. Lectures Only $ This package includes all expert lectures on Saturday. Experts include Stephen Fox, author, architectural historian and Rice University lecturer. Duncan Stroik, author, practicing architect and Professor at the University of Norte Dame. Rev. Stephen Reynolds, Pastor of Elizabeth Ann Seaton. Dwayne Jones, Executive Director of Galveston Historical Foundation. Clayton Express Galveston Package $ This package is for the guided tour led by renowned architectural historical expert Stephen Fox in Galveston. Includes luxury bus transportation and dinner at The Tremont House. Saturday Concert and Closing Reception Featuring Sola Stella directed by Catherine Schaefer $50.00 Walking tour Houston: A Historical Narrative $15.00 Guided tour by Jim Parsons presented in partnership with Preservation Houston. Available Thursday and again on Sunday. 8 P a g e

10 Architectural Symposium 2018 Registration Form Register and pay online at or Please Print or Type Name: Phone Name on Name Tag Mobile Phone Address State Zip Assistive Requests No refunds after September 1, 2018 Nicholas Clayton Full Package: $ x # of tickets $ Clayton Saturday Package $ x # of tickets $ Full access to all Lectures $ x # of tickets $ Clayton Express Galveston $ x # of tickets $ Concert & Evening Reception $ x # of tickets $ Walking Tour $ x # of tickets $ TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE $ What would you like to gain from this symposium? I would like to be an apprentice helper (volunteer) at the symposium where needed. *Register and pay online at OR send a check made out to Annunciation Symposium to: The Church of the Annunciation, Attn: Elsie Hernandez, P.O. Box 214, Houston, TX Contact us at development@acchtx.org or P a g e

11 Hotel Information The Westin Houston Downtown 1520 Texas Street Houston, Texas Single Occupancy: $109 per night (plus taxes) Double Occupancy: $129 per night (plus taxes) Group rate available until August 16, 2018 Subject to availability. To reserve a room, use the online link below, or call and ask for The Church of the Annunciation Architectural Symposium group rate. About Houston The fourth-largest city with more than 2.2 million residents, Houston attracts visitors and new residents every day. With a wonderful mix of world-class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine, Houston has become a destination city. Just last year, the city was on several best of lists, including the Travel + Leisure roundup of America s Favorite Cities and the Hotwire.com index of most affordable U.S. vacation spots. Much of daily life in Houston happens outdoors, thanks to mild, year-round temperatures. Take time to explore the eclectic, culture-filled neighborhoods, gallery spaces and attractions, which offer diverse flavors. Learn more about things to do in Houston here 10 P a g e

12 September 6-9, 2018 Clayton s Legacy- Houston s Jewel An Architectural Symposium November 15, 2018 Singing God s Parises Together Since 1871 IWA Alumni Choir and Current Choir along with Annunciations Sola Stella December 31, 2018 The Dawning of the Next 150 Years Mass & New Years Reveillon Dinner April 25, Year Anniversary of the Laying the Cornerstone Mass and Reception April 27, 2019 Sesquicentennial of Processional Reenactment of the eight- block procession for the laying of the cornerstone Followed by Concert and Reception May 10, 2019 May Crowning Mass for reunion of Annunciation Alumni and crowning of Mary followed by reception August 15, 2019 Weddings and Blessings Mass commemorating all weddings celebrated at Annunciation and the consecration of our bell, St. Gabrielle September 8, 2019 Sesquicentennial Grand Celebration Gala Dinner Auction September 10, 2019 Church Dedication Celebration Mass and Reception For more info go Events at and follow us