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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www.grandhall.org | rentals@annunciationwi.org

The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 7, 2024


Synaxis of John the Baptist

Sunday School Resumes, Oath of Office, Vasilopita Celebration

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

https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20240107.html

- Mode: Plagal 2  |  Matins Gospel: 9  |  Epistle Reader: Anna Losey

- Prosphora: Contos Family, Labros Family, & Jablonsky Family

- Newly baptized Flora Mae Maduta Nelson will be the first to receive communion.

- 1-year Memorial Service for Stella Contos, offered by Nick, her husband, Marianne (Dave), Michael, and Christopher (Ashok), her children & her grandchildren Nicholas, Michael, and Sam.

- 1-year Memorial Service for Arthur (Athanasios) Labros, offered by his loving wife Chrys & fam.

- Special Collection by Philoptochos for the children of St. Basil's Academy, a "home away from home" for Orthodox young people who come from broken homes, or are victims of poverty, abuse, or abandonment. Through the caring generosity of our parishes and Philoptochos chapters, these young people are able to receive an education, be loved, and have a home that all children deserve.

- Parish Council Oath of Office – on the Solea immediately after the Divine Liturgy.

- Coffee Social Host – Philoptochos 

- Vasilopita Celebration Vasilopita Prayers will be offered by Fr. Ciprian in the Grand Hall. Vasilopita pieces will be cut and offered to our various ministry leaders and representatives first, then everyone else who is present. Some Vasilopita loaves in addition to the pre-ordered ones will be available for purchase.  

- Election of Parish Council officers for 2024 in cultural center after the Vasilopita cutting

- JOY Basketball Practice – after Coffee Social | Women’s Basketball Practice – 4:00-6:00pm

 

Altar Candle offered in loving memory of:

- Stella Contos, offered by Alex and Tina Lindardos, her sister & brother-in-law. (1-yr)

 

+++ Calendar of Events

 

+++ UPCOMING 2024 EVENTS

EVENING AT ANNUNCIATION --- Sat, Jan. 13 --- Registration Due Tomorrow! (Mon, Jan. 8) Register & Pay at https://tinyurl.com/2024EveningAnnun See flyer for more details.

 

PILGRIMAGE OF DISCOVERY PRESENTATION BY CALLY KOBZA --- Sun, Jan. 14  

Cally will present on her trip to Constantinople in the Media Room after Coffee Social. All parishioners are welcome. Archons from the Ecumenical Patriarchate will also be present.

 

BLESSING OF LAKE MICHIGAN --- Sun, Jan. 14 at 2:30pm --- Organized by MOCCA

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael will preside. Invite others as well. See flyer for details.

 

PARISH-WIDE SURVEY for Strategic Planning --- OPENS Mon, Jan. 15 --- See flyer for link. We want to hear from you during this important part of our Strategic Planning process. Instructions on how to complete the survey will come next week before its launch – STAY TUNED!

 

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY --- Sun, Jan. 21 --- During Coffee Social

Join us for our annual New Member Sunday. We will welcome and honor all new members of all ages who have joined our church community as new stewards during 2023. If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to Grace Busse 262-613-1883.

 

GOYA BOWLING --- Sun, Jan. 21 --- Meet at Bluemound Bowl in Brookfield at 1:00pm.

RSVP: Helene tzougros@gmail.com or Kim Kimmamalakis@yahoo.com.

 

WESTERN REGIONAL FAMILY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT --- Fri-Sun, Feb. 2-4 --- Wauwatosa

To purchase the weekend meal plan, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-western-region-family-basketball-tournament-tickets-734944126667?aff=oddtdtcreator. All rosters will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee & Father Ciprian to validate that requirements are met.

 

IOCC TAILGATE EVENT --- Sat, Feb. 10 --- 6:00pm/preceded by Vespers at 5:00pm

Register online: iocc.org/Milwaukee See flyer for more details.

 

YAL CHICAGO CONFERENCE 2024 --- Fri-Mon, Feb. 16-19 --- Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago

This conference is an opportunity for Orthodox Christian young adults, ages *18-35, to come together in faith, fellowship, worship, and service. Tickets are still available. Use the following link to register: https://chicago.goarch.org/yalconference24-register/

 

TASTE OF GREECE --- Feb. 24-25 --- Sat. 11:00am-8:00pm/Sun. 11:00am-5:00pm

See flyer below for details.



+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Elia Sotiros fell asleep in the Lord in Savannah, GA on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the age of 87. The Funeral Service at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:00am, with visitation preceding at 10:00am. May his soul rest in peace among the saints and may his memory be eternal!

 

ROOF/STAIRS/PLAZA PROJECT --- Donate NOW! Goal must be reached by Mon, Jan. 15

https://onrealm.org/AnnunciationGre63884/-/form/give/now

$189,279.87 RECEIVED as of Jan. 5, 2024. Whether you already are a pledged steward or not, we invite you to donate generously toward this much needed work. Donations can be made by check or online. For details, speak with Norm Eckstaedt, Dean Copoulos, or Johnny Koremenos.

 

Incoming Parish Council Members --- Bob Busse, Bob Kobza, Cally Kobza, Johnny Koremenos, George Mistrioty, George Panagiotopoulos, Maria Pandazi, George Papachristou, Greg Papachristou, Ted Spyres, Michael Stavropoulos, Peter Vehmas, Gene Wright.

 

Coffee Social 2024 --- Thank you to those who have already signed up to host the Coffee Social in January. We have 1 Sunday in January that needs a host – Jan. 28. Email or call Rebecca to volunteer: rebeccaluft@annunciationwi.org or 414-279-0379.

 

Blessing of Homes & Businesses --- Please contact Elias Pagones, Father’s pastoral assistant, to arrange a time. eliaspagones@annunciationwi.org or 414-279-0377.

 


+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

Metropolis of Chicago Vasilopita Celebration --- Sun, Jan. 14 --- 6:00pm --- See flyer

Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell, Avenue, Niles, IL.

 

AHEPA 43 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN NOW --- Deadline Fri, Mar. 1

Interviews Mar. 17

Scholarships available to graduating seniors with a GPA 3.0 or higher and are pursuing a college education. A TRADES scholarship is also available for high school seniors or young adults (under 25) pursuing an apprenticeship or trade school. Application online or in the church office www.AHEPA43.org.

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