The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Sunday after Holy Theophany

Stewardship Sunday & Blessing of Lake Michigan - 2:30pm

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

https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/202501012.html

• Sunday after Epiphany 
• Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ 
• Tatiana the Martyr of Rome 
• Basil and John the Hieromartyrs
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:1-10 
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13 
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 4:12-17 

- Mode: 4   |   Matins Gospel: 7   |  Epistle Reader: Greg Papachristou

- Greeter: Chase Haggard   |  Prosphora: Dorothaya Sarandos

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

- Sunday School after Holy Communion: K4-12 – All are welcome!

- 2-year Memorial Service for Arthur Labros, offered by Chrys, his loving wife.

- STEWARDSHIP PRESENTATION by George Panagiotopoulos (2025 Pledge Form available)

- SPECIAL COLLECTION by Philoptochos to support Saint Basil's Academy and youth and young adult programs throughout the Archdiocese and in all Metropolises.

- 11:00am – PARISH VASILOPITA CELEBRATION IN THE GRAND HALL --- All proceeds from the Vasilopita will support Saint Basil's Academy and youth and young adult programs throughout the Archdiocese and in all Metropolises. See flyer for details.

- 2:30pm – Blessing of Lake Michigan (Veterans Park – see flyer)

- 6:00pm – Metropolis of Chicago Vasilopita Celebration --- St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Oak Lawn, IL --- Benefits St. Basil’s Academy and Youth & Young Adult Ministries. See flyer for details.

- 2025 Foundation Endowment Raffle Opens TODAY

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- Arthur Labros (2 yrs), offered by Chrys, his loving wife.

Altar Candle for the Health and Salvation of:

- Charlie Galanis & his family, offered by Pat & John Galanis, his parents, on the occasion of the California fires.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

ANNUNCIATION FEATURED IN METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO NEWS --- Read about our parish’s accomplishment of eliminating the debt being highlighted to the entire Metropolis of Chicago: www.chicago.goarch.org/three-parishes-of-the-metropolis-of-chicago-celebrate-debt-elimination-inspired-by-5-year-vision-for-parish-growth-2/.

“GOD IS WONDROUS IN HIS SAINTS” Series --- Mondays Evenings Jan. 20 – Feb. 24, 7:00pm

Join us Monday nights for a 6-session seminar looking at the lives & teachings of 6 saints of the Church. Offered in-person & via Zoom. See flyer for the full schedule & details. Annunciation is hosting the Feb. 17 session, where Fr. Ciprian will be presenting on St. John the Baptist & St. Ciprian.

JOY & GOYA SNOW TUBING OUTING --- Sun, Jan. 26, 1:30-4:00pm

Sunburst Winter Park in Kewaskum, WI

2025 WESTERN REGION FAMILY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT --- Fri, Jan. 31 – Sun, Feb. 2

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Libertyville, IL --- Looking forward to another year of Christian fellowship and competition. Our team contacts are: 1. Greg Papachristou – Coed JOY (ages 7-12); 2. Alexis Ganos & Maria Demakopoulos – YAL Women & GOYA Girls; 3. Dennis Galanis & Emo Mamalakis – GOYA Boys; 4. Nicholas Ganos - YAL Menomonee. All participants must be parishioners (pledged stewards) in good standing. Info at www.greekbball.com.

TASTE OF GREECE – Feb. 15-16 --- Sat. 11am-8pm/Sun. 11am-5pm – See flyer online.

SAVE THE DATE: DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE CRAZY HAT LUNCHEON -- Sat, May 10, 11:00am

Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee, WI - See flyer online.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS are available for you to take home today!

CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS DRIVE --- Jan. 12 - 26

Sponsored by Annunciation Philoptochos. See flyer for details.

2025 FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT RAFFLE --- Raffle Opens Jan. 12  |  Drawing Mar. 1

Proceeds will benefit the Endowment Fund. See flyer for more information!

FEBRUARY KOINONIA photos, articles, and March & April event flyers are due by Fri, Jan. 17.

ACCESS INTO THE CHURCH, via the ADA ramp, is comfortable and safe for everyone

attending our services – new concrete has been poured and there is no more gravel leading to the ADA ramp. As soon as weather warms up in the spring, we will resume and complete the stairs and plaza area between the stairs and water fountain.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – FREE REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!

Enroll your child(ren) at https://tinyurl.com/amke-ym-signup!

COFFEE SOCIAL --- Contact the Office (414-461-9400) to sponsor Coffee Social on February 9, March 9, or March 16.

2025 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the January Koinonia, in the display bins opposite the bookstore, & also online.

2024 STEWARDSHIP --- The 2024 giving statements have closed & will be mailed the week of Jan. 20. Going forward, all donations (including 2024 Stewardship catch-up) will be reflected on your 2025 giving statement. Stewardship and other donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. 

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

FANARI CAMP EVENTS --- Visit www.fanari.camp to register for Winter Camp (Jan. 17-22), and more!

CROSSROAD 2025 --- Are you an 11^th or 12^th 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 21^st century. Register for a Zoom Information Session & submit an application at crossroadinstitute.org! See flyer online for details.

Priority Deadline: January 21, 2025  |  Regular Deadline: February 18, 2025

PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE – www.panhellenicsf.org/

Applications due January 31, 2025. See flyer online for more details.

YAL CHICAGO CONFERENCE 2025 --- Fri, Feb. 14 - Mon, Feb. 17

Register at www.chicago.goarch.org/yal-chicago-conference-registration.

KEFI KARNIVAL APOKRIATIKO PARTY --- Sat, Mar. 1 – Tuscan Hall in Waukesha, WI

Mardi Gras Glendi with Live Greek Music, Food, & Fun for All! Featuring The Greek Keyz & DJ After-Party. Tickets available on Eventbrite: “Kefi Karnival” or Venmo: @Zoe-Kastanias.