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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH SERIES: ACTS OF MERCY – Mon, Mar. 4
Fr. John Jones will speak on ACTS OF MERCY this Mon, Mar. 4 at 7:00-8:15pm at Sts. Constantine & Helen. Attendance by Zoom available at http://tinyurl.com/mocca24-sd.
CAMPING MINISTRY SUNDAY --- Sun, Mar. 10
Celebrate and share the amazing ministries of Fanari Camp and Camp St. Mary!
FANARI & LIGHTHOUSE REGISTRATIONS OPEN --- Mon, Mar. 11, 12:00pm
Fanari Summer Camp & Lighthouse registrations begin March 11 at noon. Fr. Ciprian & Pres. Maggie will be attending Week 5 (July 14-July 20). Lighthouse runs June 22-June 29.
GOYA MINI-GOLF & PIZZA OUTING --- Sat, Mar. 16, 11:00am-2:00pm - See flyer for details.
Come play 18 holes of mini-golf! Prizes will be awarded! After golf we will enjoy pizza together. Depending on the weather we may eat there at the picnic tables or go to a nearby pizza place. Details TBA closer to event. Please dress appropriately for playing outdoors.
JOY OUTING --- Sun, Mar. 17, 1:00-3:00pm --- La Terraza - See flyer for details.
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).
CLEAN MONDAY --- DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE ANNUAL LENTEN SUPPER --- MON, MAR. 18
5:00pm Great Compline Service at Annunciation.
6:30pm Traditional Lenten Supper. All are welcome to start the 40-days of Great Lent.
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 2:00-8:00pm --- 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.
ANNUNCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT --- Sat, Apr. 20, 9:00am
Let’s give of our time and talent during Lent to super-clean our beloved church! Volunteers of all ages are asked to bring their muscle power, cleaning cloths, and dusters to make Annunciation spotless for Holy Pascha. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
ANNUNCIATION ORATORICAL FESTIVAL --- Sun, Apr. 21, following Divine Liturgy
All written work (Essays/Poems) and Iconography must be submitted to Annunciation Sunday School by April 14. Liturgical chant, song, and speech will be performed on April 21. Please send submissions to sundayschool@annunciationwi.org.
+++ 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. 29, 2024, we have 175 pledged steward households who have pledged $242,173.80; so far, we have received $69,946.90.
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 --- The March Koinonia was mailed on Friday! For a digital version, please see our parish website.
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 & STRATEGIC PLANNING --- The Parish Survey results will be presented on Sunday, March 17 in the Media Room after Coffee Social (about 11:30am) and everyone is invited. The results will also be made available online and a similar presentation will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, March 21st at 7:00pm. >>>During the month of March, Fr. Ciprian will continue the work on our Mission, Vision, and Values. At the same time, the SP Committee will complete some assessments in preparation for Saturday, April 6th, when the entire SP Committee will meet in person with Steve and Dimi to further analyze the data as a group and rank our opportunities for growth. >>>During the month of April, the Vision Teams will be created and they will begin their work to design 24-36 month plans to strengthen our parish – the bulk of this work will be done and completed in the month of May.
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 and the office. Please print legibly for Father to be able to read, and return them to the office.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
FANARI CAMP Q&A ZOOM --- Wed, Mar. 6, 7:00pm - Interested in learning more about Fanari Camp?
Get all your questions answered at our Fanari Summer Camp Q&A Zoom Meeting! Register in advance at www.fanari.camp/faq. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
MARTHA & MARY MATERNITY MINISTRY BENEFIT DINNER --- Thu, Mar. 14, 6:00pm
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Des Plaines, IL
Join us to learn how you have helped moms and families in this challenging world, and to help provide for the coming year's work. Tickets are $40 – call 317-709-0168 to RSVP!
METROPOLIS FORGIVENESS VESPERS --- Sun, Mar. 17, 6:00pm – St. Demetrios, Elmhurst, IL
Gather as a Metropolis family and begin the sacred time of Holy Lent with forgiveness!
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