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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: PLAZA GROUNDBREAKING – Sun, July 7
The Stabilization Committee will be hosting a ceremonial “Plaza Groundbreaking” on Sunday July 7 after Divine Liturgy with outdoor Coffee Social on the Plaza in front of the Water Fountain. We will have representatives from Ramlow Stein, our architectural firm, C G Schmidt, our construction management firm, Metropolis of Chicago representatives, and of course all of you! A very momentous occasion and it will be nice to mark and celebrate the start of The Stair and Plaza portion of the project.
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL – Mon, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 9, 9:00am-12:00pm
DETAILS & REGISTRATION will open soon. Email media@annunciationwi.org to volunteer.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION --- Please use the handicap ramp when entering & exiting the church.
GREEK FEST RAFFLE TICKETS --- Order online now; you need not be present to win! For a chance to win a Greek Cruise for 2, click here: https://greekfestraffle.square.site.
PROSPHORA --- Please inform the Office when Prosphora is placed in cooler/freezer.
STRATEGIC PLANNING --- The Parish Survey results are available at annunciationwi.org/sp or by email if you contact the office. Our 5 Strategic Areas and their respective leads are: (1) Worship & Faith Formation (Elias Pagones), (2) Site & Facilities (Norm Eckstaedt), (3) Financial Health (Nicholas Ganos), Parish Community (Cheryl Haska), In-Reach/Outreach (Pat Galanis). Our Vision Team Leads received their training this past Thursday, June 13 and so begins the formation and work of the Vision Teams to create strategic goals and actions. After these goals, actions, & timelines have been reviewed and finalized, they will be compiled into our 3-year Strategic Plan to be presented and approved by the Parish Assembly.
FANARI REGISTRATIONS STILL OPEN --- Fr. Ciprian & Pres. Maggie will be attending/helping Fanari Week 5 (July 14-July 20). Register NOW at https://www.fanari.camp/summer-camp.
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, Jun 20, 2024, we have 274 pledged steward households who have pledged $364,691.80 so far, we have received $204,747.24.
2024 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the Narthex & the Office.
COFFEE SOCIAL --- If you would like to sponsor Coffee Social on July 14, July 21, or any Sunday in August, please contact the Office (414-461-9400).
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO 2023 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
The Annual Impact Report’s original purpose is to share the data, information, and trends related to the sacramental, ministerial, and financial health of the Metropolis of Chicago and its parishes. The report can be read at chicago.goarch.org/annual-impact-23/.
CHICAGO METROPOLIS ORATORICAL & FINE ARTS FESTIVAL BOOK has been posted to the Metropolis Oratorical website (www.chicago.goarch.org/oratorical-festival), in addition to pictures that were taken at the event.
METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO MUSTARD SEED FUND
The purpose of the Mustard Seed Fund is to test & scale promising new ministries & programs that inspire and motivate a new generation of Orthodox Christians to participate in the Church. For more information, visit chicago.goarch.org/ministry/the-mustard-seed-fund/. If you would like to apply, please contact Fr. Ciprian. Applications are due August 1.
2024 FAITH SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The FAITH Endowment awards merit-based scholarships to exemplary graduating high school seniors in the Hellenic-American Greek Orthodox community who achieve academic excellence and are actively involved in their church and community. The application for the 2024 FAITH Scholarship for Academic Excellence is now available to download at thefaithendowment.org/scholarships. Full criteria and eligibility listed in application. Deadline for submission is June 28th, 2024.
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