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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 2:00-8:00pm --- A day in the life of camp, but experienced simultaneously at seven satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. Registration available also at the door for $30. Updates & pictures will be shared.
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, due Monday, April 22, is included in this Messenger.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESSION APPOINTMENTS can be scheduled using www.tinyurl.com/bookfather
Receive the Sacrament of Holy Confession as part of your spiritual preparation for Pascha. Speak to Elias or Fr. Ciprian if you need a different time slot than what is available.
STRATEGIC PLANNING --- For your convenience, the Parish Wide Survey results are available at annunciationwi.org/sp. If you would like them to be emailed to you directly, please reach out to media@annunciationwi.org. The entire SP Committee, met in person with Steve and Dimi on Saturday, April 6th as a group and identified key strategic objectives. >>>During the month of April, the Vision Teams are being 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.
ANNUNCIATION LADIES’ PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY SPRING GREEK PASTRY SALE
Pick up on Sat, Apr. 27, 11:00am – 1:00pm – Made from Yiayia’s (Grandma’s) Recipes!
2024 LENT & HOLY WEEK ADORNMENTS --- See flyer for details. --- Donate online at tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now - select the “Easter – Floral” fund.
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 --- Saturday, June 1
5:00pm Cocktails & Silent Auction; 6:00pm Dinner, Dancing, & Voice Auction. Invitations included in the April Koinonia.
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, Apr. 11, 2024, we have 208 pledged steward households who have pledged $272,289.80; so far, we have received $113,738.24.
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
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.
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, & attending the Fanari Lenten Retreat. Designed for educators & parents to help our youth to grow spiritually and to reflect on what Lent means to them. FREE resources at chicago.goarch.org/lightoflent.
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.
AHEPA MILWAUKEE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION --- Sun, May 19, 1:30pm
The awards presentation will be made at the Annunciation Cultural Center. This is a FREE event, and light treats and dessert will be served. All are invited to attend and celebrate our accomplished graduating High School students who are being recognized by Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter 43. The AHEPA Milwaukee Scholarship Foundation has provided more than $775,000 to outstanding high school graduates since 1959, thanks to the generosity of its supporters.
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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