The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, March 17, 2024

OCMC Mission Sunday

Cheesefare Sunday (Forgiveness Sunday)

Parish Survey Results Presentation: Strategic Planning

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

https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20240317.html

• Forgiveness Sunday 
• Alexios the Man of God 
• Paul the Righteous Martyr
• Patrick the Enlightener of Ireland 
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:11-18 
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 6:14-21 

- Mode: Pl. 4  |  Matins Gospel: 8  |  Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos

- Greeter: Chase Haggard  |  Prosphora: Pagedas Family & Mistrioty Family

- 8:00am Matins & 9:00am Divine Liturgy

- Newly baptized Anthony Joseph Caravella & Konstantinos Peyton Stappas will be the first to receive communion today.

- 1-year Memorial Service for Dr. Anthony C. Pagedas, offered by Frances Pagedas, his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.

- 5-year Memorial Service for Dennis Mistrioty, offered by George & Mary Mistrioty & Family, and Timothy & Joanna Mistrioty & Family.

- 21 ½-year Memorial Service for Kathleen Mistrioty, offered by George & Mary Mistrioty & Family, and Timothy & Joanna Mistrioty & Family.

- Sunday School students will receive OCMC coin boxes.

- Introduction to the Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian

- Coffee Social Host: Family of Dr. Anthony C. Pagedas

- 11:30am – Parish Survey Presentation: Strategic Planning

- 1:00-3:00pm – JOY Outing – La Terraza, 11520 W Bluemound Rd #2, Wauwatosa

- 6:00pm – Forgiveness Vespers – Sts. Constantine & Helen, Wauwatosa

- 6:00pm – Metropolis Forgiveness Vespers – St. Demetrios, Elmhurst, IL

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Dr. Anthony C. Pagedas (1 yr), Frances Pagedas, his loving wife; children; and grandchildren.

- Dr. Anthony C. Pagedas (1 yr), offered by Athena Pagedas, his sister.

- Sophia Doucas (3 yrs), offered by Paul, Brenda, Adrianna, and Isabella Doucas.

- Hristos Demolas (9 yrs), offered by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

- Steven Alex (12 yrs), offered by his wife Athene Alex and family.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

PARISH SURVEY & STRATEGIC PLANNING --- The Parish Survey results will be presented THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 17 in the Media Room after Coffee Social (about 11:30am) and everyone is invited. A similar presentation will be offered via Zoom on Thursday, March 21st at 7:00pm at https://www.annunciationwi.org/sp. >>>During the month of March, Fr. Ciprian will continue the work on 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.

GOYA MINI-GOLF & PIZZA OUTING --- Sat, Mar. 16, 11:00am-2:00pm - See flyer for details.

Contact Helene at tzougros@gmail.com with any questions.

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. Contact Erica at (608) 852-6762 with any questions.

FORGIVENESS VESPERS --- Sun, Mar. 17 --- Begin Lent with humility & forgiveness (attend)

6:00pm --- Sts. Constantine & Helen, Wauwatosa --- local

6:00pm --- St. Demetrios, Elmhurst, IL --- Chicago, His Eminence presiding

CLEAN MONDAY --- DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE ANNUAL LENTEN SUPPER --- Mon, Mar. 18

5:00pm Great Compline Service at Annunciation & 6:30pm Lenten Supper (see flyer)

SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY: NO SUNDAY SCHOOL --- Sun, Mar. 24

Instead of leaving for Sunday School after Holy Communion, students will proceed downstairs to prepare for the Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession with the Icons.

FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 2:00-8:00pm --- Annunciation

This Metropolis-wide Lenten Retreat is OPEN to all 5^th-12^th graders whether they have participated in a Fanari Camp or not in the past. 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. Registration is $30 per person. Register NOW at fanari.camp/retreat or https://chicago.goarch.org/lentenretreat24-draft.

ANNUNCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT --- Sat, Apr. 20, 9:00am

Let’s give of our time and talents 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.

LOCAL ORATORICAL FESTIVAL DAY --- Sun, Apr. 21 after the 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.

MYRHH-BEARING WOMEN SAINTS’ DAY & +DR. MARY P. HALLICK SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Thu, May 16, 5:45pm at Alioto's Restaurant with Guest Speaker Fr. Panteleimon Dalianis: "Keeping Your Faith Through College.” Please respond to (262) 737-4398 by Tue, May 7.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

APRIL KOINONIA

All Koinonia articles are to be submitted to media@annunciationwi.org by March 19.

2024 LENT & HOLY WEEK ADORNMENTS – See flyer for details.

Donations may be made at tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. Please select the “Easter – Floral Donations” fund.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH SERIES

This year’s recorded presentations are at https://tinyurl.com/mocca24-SpiritualDisciplines.

FANARI & LIGHTHOUSE REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN

Fr. Ciprian & Pres. Maggie will be attending/helping Fanari Week 5 (July 14-July 20). Lighthouse runs June 22-June 29. Register NOW at: https://www.fanari.camp/summer-camp & https://chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse.

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 Narthex & the Office. Stewardship and other donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. As of Thu, Mar. 14, 2024, we have 188 pledged steward households who have pledged $256,023.80; so far, we have received $85,308.90.

COFFEE SOCIAL --- Thank you to for signing up & hosting. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday in May or June (after Pascha, May 5), please contact the Office (414-461-9400).

SATURDAY OF SOULS --- Forms to submit your list of deceased to be commemorated at the Saturdays of Souls throughout 2024 are in the Narthex and the Office.

2024 +DR. MARY P. HALLICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM --- Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to two Orthodox Christian women. Both awards of $1000 will be presented to 2 senior high school students furthering their education through one of the following: either an associate degree at a technical college or a degree from a college or a university. Applications are available at tinyurl.com/OCWA24Awards. Due Mon, Apr. 15.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

METROPOLIS FORGIVENESS VESPERS --- Sun, Mar. 17, 6:00pm --- St. Demetrios, Elmhurst, IL

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael will preside over Forgiveness Vespers. All are welcome!

LIGHT OF LENT PROGRAM --- Mar. 18 – May 5

Have the most spiritually enriching Lent possible! Earn points by attending & helping at services, doing charity work, and attending the Fanari Lenten Retreat. Designed for educators and parents to help the youth of our Metropolis to grow spiritually and to reflect on what Lent means to them. FREE resources at https://chicago.goarch.org/lightoflent/.

PAN-ORTHODOX SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY VESPERS --- Sat, Mar. 23, 6:30pm --- St. John, Des Plaines, IL

Responses will be sung by The Pan Orthodox Choir of Greater Chicago, and His Grace Bishop John of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Worcester and New England will be the homilist.

60^th ANNUAL CHICAGO GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE --- Sun, Apr. 7 --- Halsted Street, Chicago, IL

SPIRITUAL RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 10:00am-3:00pm - Sts. Constantine & Helen, Wauwatosa

This FREE seminar will present the “Foundations and Pillars” strategy: the liturgical, sacramental, ascetical, and communal life of the Church. This inventory will lead you to areas of life you may need to address, rebuild, or reprioritize. RSVP at http://tiny.cc/April13Event.