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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
STRATEGIC PLANNING --- Thank you to everyone who attended the Presentations of the Results from the Parish Wide Survey in person on Sunday, March 17 and online on Thursday, March 21. As Fr. Ciprian continues work on Mission, Vision, and Values, the committee is preparing for the workshop on 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 a 24-36 month plan to strengthen our parish – the bulk of this work will be done and completed in the month of May.
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 2:00-8:00pm --- Annunciation
This Metropolis-wide Lenten Retreat is OPEN to all 5th-12th graders whether they have participated in a Fanari Camp in the past or not. 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 - CHURCH CLEANING - 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 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.
ANNUAL LENTEN PLAKI & FISH FRY DINNER --- Palm Sunday, April 28 after Divine Liturgy
Annunciation Ladies Philoptochos Society invites you and your family to our Annual Lenten Plaki and Fish Fry Dinner, Palm Sunday, April 28th, following the Liturgy. The RSVP form is included in this Messenger.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
APRIL KOINONIA is being mailed this weekend and will arrive soon!
ANNUNCIATION LADIES’ PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY SPRING GREEK PASTRY SALE
Made from Yiayia’s (Grandma’s) Recipes!
ORDER DEADLINE: SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024. Order form included in this Messenger.
2024 LENT & HOLY WEEK ADORNMENTS --- See flyer for details. --- Donate online at tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now - select the “Easter – Floral” fund.
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH SERIES by MOCCA --- This year’s recorded presentations are available 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.
ANNUNCIATION FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT GALA CELEBRATION --- Sat, June 1
5:00pm Cocktails & Silent Auction; 6:00pm Dinner, Dancing, & Voice Auction
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. 28, 2024, we have 198 pledged steward households who have pledged $267,389.80; so far, we have received $98,544.40.
2024 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the Narthex & the Office.
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).
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
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/.
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE JEANNE M. KRIKELAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Student must be a daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of a current and active member
in good standing with Hector Chapter #107 for the past two years prior to submission of this
scholarship application. Applications available in the Office. Due Mon, April 1.
60th ANNUAL CHICAGO GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE --- Sun, Apr. 7 - Halsted Street, Chicago
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.
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, April 15.
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.
2024 NATIONAL YAL CONFERENCE --- Wed, July 3 – Sun, July 7 --- San Diego, CA
Registration is now open to "UNIFY" Young Adults at the 2024 National YAL Conference in San Diego, California. Register at www.clergylaity.org/yalconference.
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