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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL – Mon, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 9, 9:00am-12:00pm
The Theme for this year is “This is my Beloved Son; Listen to Him!” (Luke 9:35). See flyer below, online, or in our July & August Koinonia Newsletters! Speak to Kim Mamalakis or Pres. Maggie if you have any questions or if you’d like to help. Any and all help is appreciated.
19TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING --- Sun, Aug. 25 --- Western Lakes Golf Club, Pewaukee
$150 per golfer. 10% of proceeds to support The Team Bryce Foundation. All details in flyer.
ANNUAL FALL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST --- Sun, Sept. 8 after the Divine Liturgy
Annunciation Philoptochos invites one and all! See flyer for details.
DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE --- Sat, Sept. 28, 10:00am-5:00pm --- Annunciation Church
Doors Open Milwaukee will include Annunciation again this year. Our Church Tour Committee will act as guides to members of the larger community of Milwaukee as they come to visit and learn more about our church. Our Baking Angels will have baked goods to sell also. This event is free of charge for all.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nancy (Stevynia) Liacopoulos fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the age of 84. Her funeral took place on Friday, August 2, 2024. May her soul rest in peace among the saints and may her memory be eternal.
LITURGICAL ITEMS DONATIONS --- Thank you to all who have donated the following:
- Holy Dormition Icon Flower Adornment ($125—Aug. 15) - In memory of Presvytera Mary Harmando on her name day offered by her children, Elaine Pagedas, and Dr William Harmand and family.
- Large Blue Ribbons for the Royal Doors ($500) - Anonymous
- Small Blue Annunciation Ribbons for Dikero/Trikero & Altar ($200) - Fournogerakis Family
- Communion Cloths ($85) - Kathi Katrichis
- Clerical Priest Hat for Fr. Ciprian ($75) - Eleni Zervas
LITURGICAL DONATION OPPORTUNITIES --- Due to parishioner interest and request, we are now offering these opportunities to donate the following liturgical needs:
- Holy Transfiguration Icon Flower Adornment ($125 – Aug. 6)
- Gold Plating (and repairing) of Liturgical Items:
Censer #1 ($200) & Censer #2 Larger ($200)
Censer #3 without Bells for Great Lent ($150)
Small Chalice for Weddings ($250)
Zeon & Communion Wine/Water Plate ($300)
Pyx/Artophorion to hold the lamb ($250)
Blessing Cross ($200)
DORMITION FAST --- Everyone is encouraged to observe the Dormition Fast (August 1 until Holy Dormition on August 15) to the best of your ability. Join us also for the beautiful Paraklesis (Supplication) Services at 6:00pm on Aug. 7, 9, & 12 during this period. Forms to submit your list of living to be commemorated at the services are in the Narthex & Office.
AUGUST KOINONIA is active on our website under Publications/Koinonia. Please send photos and upcoming events to media@annunciationwi.org.
OPERATION CLASSROOM: SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE --- July 14 – Aug. 18
Philoptochos is hosting a School Supply Drive to help underserved and underfunded schools. This year we are happy to support the children of Engleburg Elementary, a school within our local community. Supplies can be dropped off between July 14 and August 18 at the Cultural Center. See flyer for more details.
PROSPHORA --- Please inform the Office when Prosphora is placed in cooler/freezer.
COFFEE SOCIAL --- If you would like to sponsor Coffee Social next Sunday, August 11, or in September, please contact the Office (414-461-9400).
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 Fri, July 26, we have 282 pledged households totaling $375,661.80. To date, we have received $258,782.73.
STRATEGIC PLANNING --- We thank our Vision Team Leads and all the volunteers who have joined the Vision Teams. Within the next couple of weeks, the Vision Teams are submitting, revising and finalizing their smart goals and action items with their respective timelines. The Parish Council and Strategic Planning Committee is looking forward to reviewing these and seeing how each growth opportunity is being addressed in September when the final full Strategic Plan will be compiled. The tentative date for the Special Parish Assembly to present & approve the Strategic Plan is October 6, 2024. More information will be provided once the plans have been finalized and implemented.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO “VISION FOR GROWTH” --- As a result of a year-long dialogue with clergy & lay leaders, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael identified 5 core priorities that undergird the “Vision for Growth” & which are for the direct benefit & support of our parishes. Some of the programs include: 1) continued strengthening of clergy through leadership development & a new comprehensive wellness program; 2) a best-in-category catechism program for all parishes to increase the number of believers in the Church in our call to grow & flourish by sharing Christ’s love; & 3) a parish debt elimination policy to help parishes burdened by debt to effectively support their ministries and programs. For more information & to get the full picture, please check out the announcement on the Metropolis of Chicago’s website.
OCWA RETREAT “ON THE THEOTOKOS” --- Sept. 27-28 --- Fri. 4pm - Sat. 1pm
RSVP to Janet at (414) 795-4824 by Sept. 2. See flyer online for details.
SAVE THE DATE! The 100th Anniversary of Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter #43 will be celebrated on Sat, Oct 5 in the Annunciation Cultural Center. 5:30pm Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres & 6:30pm Dinner & Dancing. For more info, see flyer online or email ahepa43@gmail.com.
66TH ANNUAL CHICAGO METROPOLIS CHURCH MUSIC CONFERENCE
Thu, Oct. 10 – Sun, Oct. 13 --- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church – Milwaukee, WI
Celebrating the unique beauty of Orthodox worship! See flyer online; more details to come!
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