Our Mother of Mercy Church

About this church

Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church sits at 4000 Sumpter Street in Houston's Fifth Ward and belongs to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The parish celebrates Mass on Sunday at 10:00 a.m., with a Saturday vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m. Daily Mass is held in the church Tuesday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. Confession is offered Sunday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment. The parish was founded in 1929 and became a parish in 1930, and its history page describes a long tradition of Black Catholic life in the neighborhood.

The parish lists a wide range of ministries connected to the Mass, including lectors for both adults and youth, altar servers, acolytes, ministers of hospitality, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and a music ministry with traditional, youth, teen, men's, and Gospel groups. A bereavement ministry accompanies families who have lost a loved one, and a youth ministry offers prayer, formation, service, and fellowship for young parishioners. The parish office is open Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed for lunch from noon to 12:30. Visitors can call 713-672-0026, and should confirm Mass and confession times with the office before attending.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Mass schedule, confession, address, office hours · Parish history and founding · Parish ministries and youth ministry

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