About Church of the Annunciation · Paris, Kentucky
Church of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic parish in Paris, Kentucky, in the Diocese of Lexington. The parish serves Paris and Bourbon County, with a mission location at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in nearby Carlisle, KY. It is home to St. Mary School (Montessori preschool through middle school) and offers a full schedule of daily and Sunday Masses, including a Spanish-language Sunday Mass, perpetual-style Eucharistic Adoration between Friday and Saturday Masses, regular Reconciliation, and active ministries for youth, women, and Catholic men.
- Established
- 1858
- Patron
- The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Fr. Jeffrey Estacio
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lexington
Why belong here
Annunciation is a welcoming, family-oriented parish that offers the full sacramental life of the Church: multiple daily and Sunday Masses (including a Spanish Mass), weekly Confession opportunities, and Eucharistic Adoration from Friday morning through Saturday morning Mass. Families with school-age children benefit from the on-site St. Mary School, a strong Religious Education / youth program, and OCIA (formerly RCIA) for adults seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. The parish also nurtures community through the Annunciation Women's Club, the parish choir, and Knights of Columbus Council #1955, giving men, women, and young people concrete ways to serve and grow in faith.
Mass times at Church of the Annunciation
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
- Tuesday: 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
- Thursday: 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
- 1st Friday: 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
- Sunday: 7:45 AM to 8:15 AM (at the Carlisle mission)
Adoration times
- Begins after Friday morning Mass, ends with Saturday morning Mass
About the Parish
Church of the Annunciation is the Catholic parish serving Paris and Bourbon County, Kentucky, within the Diocese of Lexington. The parish is centered at 1007 Main Street in Paris and also operates a mission at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Carlisle. It is a full sacramental parish with daily Mass, a Saturday Vigil, multiple Sunday Masses (including a Spanish Mass), weekly Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration. Its Catholic identity is reinforced by its affiliated school, St. Mary School, which provides Christ-centered education from preschool through middle school.
- Diocese: Diocese of Lexington
- Parish church: 1007 Main St, Paris, KY 40361
- Mission: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 617 East Main St, Carlisle, KY 40311
- Phone: (859) 987-1571
History
Annunciation's roots stretch back to the mid-nineteenth century. The parish formally marked its centenary in 1958, and on that occasion Mary T. Kelly compiled 'History of the Church of the Annunciation of Paris, Kentucky: on the occasion of the centenary of the church,' published by W. S. Welsh Print Co. The volume, held at the Lexington Public Library and digitized through HathiTrust, traces the parish from 1858 through 1958 and remains the principal published record of the parish's first hundred years. Today the parish continues to build on that heritage through its downtown church, its parish school, and its mission in Carlisle.
- Founded: 1858
- Centenary commemorated: 1958
- Centenary history: 'History of the Church of the Annunciation of Paris, Kentucky,' by Mary T. Kelly (W. S. Welsh Print Co., 1958)
Parish Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Jeffrey Estacio and is assisted by two deacons. Parish operations are coordinated by a Parish Center Coordinator and Parish Secretary, with dedicated staff for religious education and the school.
- Fr. Jeffrey Estacio — Pastor
- Dcn. Phil Hanrahan — Deacon
- Dcn. Ron Sparks — Deacon
- Heath Buckler — Parish Center Coordinator
- Corrie Frye — Parish Secretary
- Jennifer Frye — Religious Education
- Miranda Chaplin — St. Mary School Principal
St. Mary School
St. Mary School is the parish's Christ-centered, academically rigorous school serving the Bourbon County area. It offers a Catholic education from Montessori preschool through middle school, partnering with families and dedicated teachers to form students intellectually, spiritually, and socially — encouraging them to become compassionate servant leaders who live out Gospel values. More information is available on the school's own website at www.stmaryparis.com.
- Grades: Montessori preschool through middle school
- Principal: Miranda Chaplin
- Website: www.stmaryparis.com
Faith Formation & OCIA
The parish runs Religious Education classes and a youth group from September through April/May, meeting Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Sacramental preparation is a two-year process. For adults and older children seeking full communion with the Catholic Church, the parish offers OCIA (formerly RCIA), a personalized spiritual journey of education, conversion, and prayer that culminates in the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist — typically at the Easter Vigil.
- Catechism classes grounded in Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and the Catechism
- Two-year sacrament preparation
- OCIA for non-baptized, baptized Christians from other denominations, and baptized Catholics completing their sacraments
- Coordinator: Jennifer Frye
Parish Life & Ministries
A wide range of ministries invite parishioners to participate in the life of the parish — from liturgical service to fellowship and outreach.
- Annunciation Women's Club — spiritual, social, and service arm for the women of the parish (meetings 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, March–November)
- Knights of Columbus Council #1955 — meetings typically last Thursday at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall; contact Clay Huguelet at 859-699-1785
- Parish Choir — practices most Thursdays at 7:00 PM; contact Kevin or Bonnie Crump
- Liturgy Committee — plans music, flowers, decorations, furnishings, processions and cemetery events
- Welcome Committee — greets visitors and helps new parishioners (visitor cards in back of church)
Visiting & Contact
The parish office is reachable by phone and is located in downtown Paris. Visitors can find visitor cards in the back of the church to fill out, and the parish's Welcome Committee helps new attendees get oriented. Those seeking more information about getting involved, sacraments, or OCIA are encouraged to contact the parish office.
- Address: 1007 Main St, Paris, KY 40361
- Phone: (859) 987-1571
- Website: annunciationparisky.org