Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Church

9400 W. Congress St. Milwaukee, WI 53225 | www.annunciationwi.org

Office: 414-461-9400 | Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm | info@annunciationwi.org

Priest: Rev. Dr. Ciprian Sas | Father's Days Off: Wed/Thu



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5th Sunday of Luke

https://facebook.com/annunciationchurch/videos/ (stream services online)

https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20231105.html





- Mode: Plagal 1   |  Matins Gospel: 11   |  Matins: Jenny Ljungqvist |  

- Divine Liturgy: Choir

- Epistle Reader: Angela Strelka  |  Prosphora: Vicki Sarandos & Dorothaya Sarandos

- Greeter: Liz Lumb |  Coffee Social host: Kambouris & Glavas families



Altar Candles offered in loving memory of:

- Joy Johnson, offered by the Johnson and Koukouras families (3 yrs)


- 40-day Churching - 1:30pm today.


++++ UPCOMING EVENTS

URGENT! COATS NEEDED - WINTER COAT DRIVE – Nov. 5-19 

We are collecting coats to benefit Engleburg Elementary, a local school in our Church neighborhood. This school needs coats and outerwear for the students. Sponsored by Philoptochos and Sunday School. See flyer for further details. 

 

GOYA FALL LOCK-IN --- Fri-Sat, Nov. 10-11 --- 6:00pm Friday to 9:30am Saturday

At Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Wauwatosa

For more information, contact Christo Gorgolis at gorgolisc@yahoo.com .

 

NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY --- Nov. 12  

November 1st was the feast day of Sts. Cosmas and Damianos, the patron saints of Philoptochos.  In honor of these holy men, a basket will be passed on National Philoptochos Sunday to benefit the philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, such as Baloukli Hospital and Nursing Home, schools, and shrines.

 

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE --- Sun, Nov. 12 

This year’s Giving Tree will benefit the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary. They’re looking to collect new toys to give to each child. Beginning Sun, Nov. 12, stop by the Giving Tree to choose a gift tag, and return your gifts unwrapped by Sun, Dec. 10.  See flyer for further information. 

 

STEWARDSHIP DRIVE FOR 2024 --- Sun, Nov. 12 & Sun, Nov. 19, 2023

We are excited to announce that stewardship presentations by Gene Wright, George Panagiotopoulos, Johnny Koremenos, and Fr. Ciprian Sas will be offered on the Sundays of November 12 & 19. We are also searching for other parishioners who are interested in serving on the Stewardship Committee for 2024. Speak to anyone listed here if interested.

 

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE THANKSGIVING DINNER --- Tue, Nov. 14 --- 5:00pm-9:00pm

Social begins at 5:00pm and Dinner at 6:00pm. Proceeds support the Mission of the Daughters of Penelope. See flyer for more information. Call Nicki Usinger by Fri, Nov. 10 at 414- 973-0078 to RSVP.

 

TELOS GAMMA --- Thu, Nov. 16 --- Bowling at Landmark Lanes, Milwaukee

Telos Gamma is hosting its third annual bowl event at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee. Join us for bowling, pizza, refreshments, and fellowship. Please RSVP to Cally Kobza at 414-331-8569.

 

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON --- Sat, Dec. 2

Blue Mound Country Club - 10122 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Cocktails & Raffle at 11:00am, Luncheon at 12:30pm. RSVP deadline: Nov, 17.

Email AnnunciationWI.Philoptochos@gmail.com for more information.

 

PHILOPTOCHOS HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE --- Sat, Dec. 9

Order Deadline --- Fri, Dec. 1 --- Order form included in this Messenger & Koinonia. You may also place online orders: https://annunciation-bake-sale.square.site/

 

SAVE THE DATES

- Fall Parish Assembly & Parish Council Election (Sun, Dec. 3)

- Theophany Blessing of Lake Michigan (Sun, Jan. 7, 2024)

- Evening at Annunciation (Sat, Jan. 13, 2024) Reservations due by Mon, Jan. 8.

See enclosed flyer for more details. Register & Pay at https://tinyurl.com/2024EveningAnnun

 

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Presvytera Demetra “Toula” Trifon fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the age of 73. Her funeral will be at 11:00AM on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, preceded by visitation at 10:00AM. Additional visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, with Trisagion at 7:00PM. May her soul rest in peace among the saints and may her memory be eternal.

 

Joanne Sanidas fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the age of 85. The Funeral Service at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 11:00am, with visitation preceding at 9:30am. May her soul rest in peace among the saints and may her memory be eternal!

 

2023 PARISH FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARD --- Deadline: Sun, Nov. 26

Join the Parish Family Christmas Card by submitting a donation with the enclosed form or go to https://forms.gle/hBB3zELWGPobVh3f6.

 

STEWARDSHIP 2023 UPDATE --- As of Nov. 3, 2023, a total of 296 households have pledged a total of $366,984.94. Gifts received to date are $404,583.82. We encourage all our parishioners or donors to become stewards by submitting a Stewardship Pledge Form every year and offer your time, talents & treasure to support our parish, its life, and its ministries.

 

+++ METROPOLIS & ARCHDIOCESE EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

FANARI WINTER CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS at noon, on Thu, Nov. 9, 2023 --- Only 100 spots available! The camp is for 5th through 12th graders and takes place Fri-Mon, Jan. 12-15, 2024 at St. Iakovos Retreat Center. The cost is $375/camper.

 

ELDORET DIOCESE YOUTH SEMINAR --- Wed-Thu, Dec. 13-14, 2023

Bishop Neofitos of the Diocese of Eldoret and Northern Kenya has requested donations to help fund a youth seminar for 450-500 youth at Eldoret. Please donate through this link:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/EldoretDiocese.

 

METROPOLIS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATON --- Sun, Dec. 3 --- 4pm-8pm

This event will take place at the Carlisle, 435 E Butterfield Rd. Lombard, IL 60148.

Use this LINK for more information. See flyer for more information.


+++ Calendar of Events

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