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+++ Upcoming Events
STEWARDSHIP DRIVE FOR 2024 --- Today & 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 these Sundays. 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. Call Nicki Usinger by Fri, Nov. 10 at 414- 973-0078 to RSVP. For more information, see enclosed flyer.
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. RSVP Cally Kobza at 414-331-8569.
IOCC SUNDAY --- Sun, Nov. 19 --- www.iocc.org/ioccsunday
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States set aside the Sunday before Thanksgiving to highlight humanitarian relief. Orthodox Christians in the U.S. mark the day by engaging in the work of the IOCC through taking a special collection on IOCC Sunday. Follow the link pasted above, to learn more ways to get involved.
PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON --- Sat, Dec. 2 --- RSVP deadline: Nov, 17.
Blue Mound Country Club - 10122 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI. Cocktails & Raffle at 11:00am, Luncheon at 12:30pm. 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) | Blessing of Lake Michigan (Sun, Jan. 7) |
Evening at Annunciation (Sat, Jan. 13) Reservations due by Mon, Jan. 8. See enclosed flyer for more details. Register & Pay at https://tinyurl.com/2024EveningAnnun
+++ Parish Announcements
Congratulations to Panagiotis Efthimios Lomvardeas and his parents, Markos & Nicoletta, for the 40-day Churching on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Panagiotis was born on September 26, 2023.
Congratulations to Mila Moraites and her parents, Anthony Moraites & Jenna Harrigan, for the 40-day Churching on Friday, November 10, 2023. Mila was born on October 2, 2023.
URGENT! COATS NEEDED --- WINTER COAT DRIVE --- Now through Sun, Nov. 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.
PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE --- TODAY!
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.
OCWA EVENTS
Cathedral Center Santa’s Workshop Gift Drive, now through Mon, Dec. 4. See enclosed list of acceptable items.
Pampered Chef Fundraiser, now through Sun, Dec. 10. Shop with this link: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/ocwa2023 to support the OCWA scholarship program.
2023 PARISH FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARD --- Deadline: Sun, Nov. 26 --- Use the enclosed form to Join the Parish Family Christmas Card or donate at https://forms.gle/hBB3zELWGPobVh3f6.
STEWARDSHIP 2023 UPDATE --- As of Nov. 9, 2023, a total of 296 households have pledged a total of $407,483.82. Gifts received to date are $388,502.44. 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.
TEXT GIVING --- INTRODUCING A NEW FEATURE for giving through your mobile device.
Text "ANNUNMKE" to 73256 to give using your mobile device. This number will never send unsolicited texts to you. Standard text message and data rates may apply. Privacy Policy - https://legal.acst.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service - https://legal.acst.com/terms-service-use
PARISH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE --- REALM & CONNECT + CONSTANT CONTACT
We are still implementing new features of the software programs to better communicate with our parishioners and enable you to access your own profile, donation info, etc.
COFFEE SOCIAL HOSTS NEEDED --- Thank you to all who have hosted the Coffee Socials. We have only 2 dates remaining through the end of the year! Ask a friend to join you in hosting one on either Dec. 17 or Dec. 31.
+++ Metropolis & Archdiocese
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.
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.
OCF COLLEGE CONFERENCE MIDWEST --- Wed-Sat, Dec. 27-30, 2023
St. Iakovos Retreat Center --- Theme: “Walk in the Light”. OCF invites you to face the decision to embrace Christ or walk in darkness, as we strive together to Walk in the Light. REGISTRATION is open through Fri, Dec. 1.
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