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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
ALTAR BOY PILGRIMAGE --- Congratulations to Joseph Tzougros & Michael Abu-Hatoum, two of our Altar Boys, who are visiting Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminary in Boston, St. Basil’s Academy, etc. as part of this Pilgrimage organized by Sts. Constantine & Helen.
HELP IOCC REBUILD IN FLORIDA --- Sun-Sat, Mar. 3-9 --- 2 spots still OPEN!!!
This amazing opportunity and experience is fully subsidized. If you are interested, contact Pres. Konstantina from Sts. Constantine & Helen ASAP at tinytoons08@gmail.com.
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH SERIES --- FASTING – Mon, Feb. 19
Fr. Joseph Whitaker will speak on FASTING this Mon, Feb. 19 at 7:00pm-8:15pm at St. Nicholas in Kenosha. Attendance by Zoom will be available at http://tinyurl.com/mocca24-sd.
TASTE OF GREECE --- Feb. 24-25 --- Sat. 11am-8pm/Sun. 11am-5pm - See flyer for details.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED --- If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Greg Papachristou: greg.papachristou@gmail.com. The Church Tour Committee also needs volunteers. Please contact Cathy Spyres, spycath@aol.com, for more information.
JOY OUTING --- Sun, Mar. 17, 1:00pm-3:00pm --- La Terraza
This event is for kids 7-12. We will be painting pottery, having snacks, and enjoying each other’s company. Please RSVP by March 2 to Erica Edquist (608-852-6762).
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 2:00pm-8:00pm --- Annunciation
Fanari is excited to continue our Metropolis-wide Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, and much more! This retreat is regional and will have seven satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! Registration is $30 per camper at fanari.camp/retreat.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
2024 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the Narthex & the Office.
2024 STEWARDSHIP --- The 2024 Stewardship Pledge Form is available on our website and here https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-2024-pledge. The printed form is available in the Office & Narthex. Stewardship and other donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. As of Thu, Feb. 15, 2024, we have 153 pledged steward households who have pledged $222,093.80; so far, we have received $55,184.00.
COFFEE SOCIAL --- Thank you to those who have signed up to host the Coffee Social. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday in May or June (after Pascha, May 5), please contact the Office (414-461-9400).
March KOINONIA --- February is a short month; please send all announcements, articles and pictures to media@annunciationwi.org ASAP.
BOOK DRIVE --- NOW thru Sun, Mar. 3 --- The Sunday School is collecting books for Next Door’s Books for Kids program. Place your gently used books in the box near the restrooms in the Sunday School wing. Acceptable children’s and adolescents’ books: baby board books, picture books, children or adolescent fiction/non-fiction books, dictionaries, cookbooks, universal themes (friendship, animals, science, etc.), multicultural, and parenting books.
PARISH SURVEY Presentation --- Sun, Mar. 10 following Coffee Social
The Strategic Planning Committee and Parish Council have met to review the survey results, which will be shared with the entire parish following the Coffee Social on Sunday, March 10.
BLESSING OF HOMES & BUSINESSES --- Please contact Elias Pagones, Father’s pastoral assistant, to arrange a time - eliaspagones@annunciationwi.org or 414-279-0377.
SATURDAY OF SOULS --- Lists to submit names for commemoration on Mar. 9, 16, 23, & June 22 are available in the Narthex. Please print legibly for Father to be able to read.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
CROSSROAD --- For High School Juniors and Seniors --- DEADLINE: Tue, Feb. 20.
Connect with the Orthodox theological and spiritual tradition in a meaningful way in this 10-day immersive summer program. See flyer for sessions. Use this link to apply now: http://crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-programs/crossroad-summer-program/
AHEPA 43 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN NOW --- DEADLINE: Fri, Mar. 1
Scholarships are 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 available in the church office or online at www.AHEPA43.org.
FANARI REUNION DANCE --- Fri, Mar. 1, 7:00pm --- Holy Apostles, Westchester, IL
Join us at the Fanari reunion dance for an unforgettable night of reconnecting with friends! Dance the night away and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Tickets are $10 at chicago.goarch.org/fanari-dance-24/.
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