The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

8^th Sunday of Luke & National Philoptochos Sunday

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

https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20241110.html

• 8th Sunday of Luke
• Erastus, Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertios, Apostles of the 70
• Orestes the Martyr of Cappadocia
• Father Arsenius of Cappadocia
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:19-31 
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19 
• Gospel Reading : Luke 10:25-37 

- Mode: 3  |  Matins Gospel: 9

- Epistle Reader: Dena Taff  |  Greeter: Elaine Ganos  

- Prosphora: Philoptochos, the Despina Panos Family, and Peter & Debra Gaveras

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

- Memorial Service for Departed Philoptochos Members, offered by Annunciation Philoptochos Society.

- 1-year Memorial Service for Despina Panos, offered by her children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

- 5-year Memorial Service for Steve (Estathios) Gaveras, offered by Peter & Debra Gaveras.

- SPECIAL COLLECTION by Philoptochos to support the philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, such as Baloukli Hospital and Nursing Home, schools, and shrines.

- Coffee Social Host: Philoptochos and Peter & Debra Gaveras

Altar Candles in Loving Memory:

- Despina Panos (1 yr), offered by her children, George & Mary Beth Panos, Georgia & John Wieseler, Chuck Panos, Leah & John Sorenson, and her grandchildren.

- Steve (Estathios) Gaveras (5 yrs), offered by Peter & Debra Gaveras.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY --- Nov. 10 - November 1 is the feast day of Sts. Cosmas and Damianos, the patron saints of Philoptochos.  In honor of these holy men, a basket will be passed on National Philoptochos Sunday - Nov. 10^th to benefit the philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, such as Baloukli Hospital and Nursing Home, schools, and shrines.

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON --- Sat, Dec. 7

Blue Mound Country Club - 10122 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Cocktails & Raffle at 11:00am, Luncheon at 12:30pm. RSVP deadline: Nov, 15.

Email AnnunciationWI.Philoptochos@gmail.com for more information.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATTENTION: ACCESS TO CHURCH --- Until further notice, we are only able to access the front of the Church via the newly poured stairs on the right-hand side of the entrance. Follow the ENTRANCE signs; there are seven steps & a handrail on the right side. There is NO ADA ramp access during this time. If you are not able to navigate the exterior stairs, we encourage you to view the Live Streaming in the Cultural Center’s Media Room.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT --- To accommodate the work on the stairs, we served the Divine Liturgy for Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and all the heavenly hosts (Nov. 8) in our beautiful little St. Iakovos Chapel in the Cultural Center; it was a liturgically intimate and beautiful experience for all who attended. For the feast of St. Nektarios, patron saint and healer of many different types of illnesses (Nov. 9) we served the Sacrament of Holy Unction in the church, and we had wonderful parishioner participation.

ATTENTION ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS 3K-5K: This year we have experienced a blessing of increased student enrollment in our kindergarten classroom. To better meet the different developmental needs of our kindergarten students we will be separating the kindergarten classroom into two separate classrooms: 4K/5K and 3K (preschool pending securing volunteers). Currently, the kindergarten classroom will host 4K/5K students only. Currently, we are looking for volunteers to teach in the preschool classroom. To proceed with creating a 3K classroom, we will need 3 to 4 volunteer teachers and 2 substitute teachers for this age group. (This is based on student to teacher ratio appropriate for the developmental needs of the number of preschoolers that are enrolled). All teachers will need to complete a background check and youth safety training course (online). Until we secure teacher volunteers, we will be placing a hold on programming for 3K. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. We truly want the best classroom environment for all our students. It is truly a blessing to have so many young students eager to attend Sunday School. We pray that you will consider volunteering in the preschool classroom. Please contact Kim or Patti if you wish to volunteer or have any questions. Thank you.

WINTER COAT DRIVE --- LAST DAY: NOV. 10! - Philoptochos is hosting a Winter Coat Drive benefiting the kids at Engleburg Elementary. Please bring new or gently used & freshly laundered items for donation between November 1st-10th at the Cultural Center. See flyer for more details.

PHILOPTOCHOS HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE --- Sat, Dec. 14

Order Deadline --- Fri, Dec. 6 --- Order form included in this Messenger & Koinonia.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AVAILABLE FOR DONATION:

10 Wreaths available   |   11 Poinsettias available

See the order form in this Messenger for details.

2024 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the Narthex & the Office.

COFFEE SOCIAL --- Contact the Office (414-461-9400) to be sponsor on Dec. 8, 15, or 22.

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, Nov. 7^th, 2024, we received 313 Stewardship Pledges totaling $411,471.80 (Received $371,256.34). By the end of 2023 we had 367 pledged households, & with your help, we can still exceed 350 Pledged Households & hopefully reach our stewardship goal of $500,000. Please submit your pledge now!!!

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

FUNDRAISER FOR SEMINARIANS OF METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO --- Thu, Nov. 14

Our HCHC Alumni Reps are hosting a fundraiser on Thu, Nov. 14 at Empress Banquets in Addison, IL. Proceeds for this event will directly benefit the current and future seminarians attending Holy Cross. 6:30pm Cocktails | 7:30pm Dinner. Tickets & Sponsorships can be made at www.saintathanasios.com/hchc. See flyer for more information.

METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO’S FIRST ANNUAL PROJECT HOPE SUNDAY --- Sun, Nov. 17

More information and an encyclical from His Eminence will be shared soon!

SACRED ALASKA FILM VIEWING --- Sun, Nov. 17, 7:00-9:00pm

Join us for a viewing of Sacred Alaska, a film about the Native Alaskan Orthodox Church! The event will be held at the Marquette University Varsity Theatre, 1326 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Milwaukee. See flyer for a link to the trailer & more details.

CROSSROAD 2025 --- Are you an 11th or 12th grade high school student? You are invited to the CrossRoad Summer Program! Ask hard questions, build lifelong friendships, and explore your calling as an Orthodox Christian in the 21st century. Apply by January 21, 2025, at https://crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/