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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT RAFFLE --- Raffle Opened Jan. 12 | Drawing Mar. 1
Proceeds will benefit the Endowment Fund. See flyer for more information!
“GOD IS WONDROUS IN HIS SAINTS” Series --- Mondays Evenings Jan. 20 – Feb. 24, 7:00pm
Join us Monday nights for 6 seminars looking at the lives & teachings of various saints. Offered in-person & via Zoom. See flyer for the full schedule & details. Annunciation is hosting on Feb. 17, when Fr. Ciprian will be presenting on St. John the Baptist & St. Ciprian.
TASTE OF GREECE – Feb. 15-16 --- Sat. 11am-8pm/Sun. 11am-5pm – See flyer.
CROSSROAD 2025 DEADLINE: Tue, Feb. 18 --- 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. Register for a Zoom Information Session & submit an application at crossroadinstitute.org!
GOYA BOWLING & PIZZA OUTING --- Sun, Feb. 23, 12:00pm-2:00pm
RSVP to Helene Tzougros at tzougros@gmail.com by Feb. 16. See flyer!
SILENT REFLECTION & ICON WORKSHOP --- Sat, Mar. 8, 10:30am-1:30pm --- Media Room
Join Pres. Maggie for spiritual fellowship to create beautiful icons – no artistic ability or experience necessary! Please see flyer for more details. RSVP to (414) 461-9400 by Feb. 19. Please note the correct date (Mar. 8) rather than the one in the February Koinonia (Mar. 1).
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Mar. 22, 2:00pm-8:00pm --- Sts. Constantine & Helen
This Metropolis-wide Lenten Retreat is OPEN to all 5th-12th graders whether they have participated in a Fanari Camp or not in the past. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, and much more! This retreat is regional and will have seven satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. Registration will open soon at www.fanari.camp/retreat.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to George David Papachristou and his parents, Andrew and Shay Papachristou, for the 40-day churching on Friday, February 7, 2025. George was born on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Congratulations to Charlie & Addison (Holmes) Irmiger for being united and conjoined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, February 8, 2025. May their household always be filled with every good thing. Their Koumbaroi are Robby & Holly Capps.
SATURDAY OF SOULS --- Lists to submit names for commemoration on Mar. 1, 8, & June 7 are available in the Narthex. Please print legibly for Father to be able to read.
NEXT DOOR BOOKS FOR KIDS – BOOK DRIVE: Our Sunday School Program book drive is in progress and we are currently collecting gently used or new children's books for Next Door Books for Kids. As you go through your bookshelves as you conquer your New Year’s resolution of decluttering, please consider giving gently used books to this great organization. Please see the flyer for details. We will be collecting books through Mon, Mar. 3. A donation bin is located outside the Sunday School office (third door on your left-hand side/west).
STEWARDSHIP --- The 2024 giving statements were emailed on Friday, January 17, 2025, to those who have an email on file. If you expected to receive your statement by email but have not yet, check your spam folder or search for “Realm.” Paper giving statements were mailed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 2025 Pledges and donations can be submitted online at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship. As of Thu, Feb. 6, 2025, we have received 99 Stewardship Pledges totaling $168,895.80; $51,033.00 Received from Pledged Households (Stewardship Received from Non-Pledged Households is $20,282.50). With your help we can prayerfully reach our goal of $450,000. Our goal is to exceed 300 Pledges by Sun, Mar. 16.
GIVING & DONATIONS through REALM: 2024/2025 Stewardship Giving Update
If you set up your recurring Stewardship giving in Realm for 2024, please log into your Realm Connect account and change it to 2025 Stewardship. To make this change, please:
- Log in to Realm
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On your profile > Click Giving > Scheduled
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Edit the scheduled gift by clicking the 3 dots and choosing Edit
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Select the 2025 Stewardship > Click Save
Once you have completed these directions it will give you the option to add your 2025 Stewardship Pledge. Check the box and complete your 2025 Stewardship pledge form.
Email Sarah at sarahkojis@annunciationwi.org if you have questions or concerns.
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/.
HIERARCHAL ENCYCLICAL ON CATECHUMEN PETITIONS --- His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael has issued an encyclical calling for Petitions and Prayers for catechumens in every parish of the Metropolis of Chicago until the end of Bright Week. The clergy, chanters, choir members, and faithful all have important roles to play to help align our worship with the evangelical mission of the Church. Please read the enclosed encyclical today and pray for all catechumens, known and unknown. Click here to read His Eminence’s encyclical, “Reawakening the Evangelical Spirit of our Holy Metropolis of Chicago”: www.chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Encyclical-on-Catechumen-Petitions-Jan-2025.pdf
2025 LENT & HOLY WEEK ADORNMENTS --- Donations may be made at tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. Please select the “Easter – Floral Donations” fund. The following donations are available as of Fri, Feb. 7:
- Salutations Icons (4) - $150
- Annunciation Iconostasis “Swag” - $200
- Palm Sunday Bay Leaves - $300
- Nymphios/Bridegroom Icon - $300
- Crucifixion Icon - $200
- Epitaphio Candles - $150
- Red Pascha Eggs - $150
- Solea Arrangements (2) - $200
- Lily Plants (7) - $65
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.
FEBRUARY KOINONIA was mailed on Friday, January 31, and is also available online.
SUNDAY SCHOOL – FREE REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
Enroll your child(ren) at https://tinyurl.com/amke-ym-signup!
COFFEE SOCIAL --- Contact Office (414-461-9400) to sponsor on March 9, 16, or 30.
2025 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the February Koinonia, in the display bins opposite the bookstore, & also online.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
2025 OCF MIDWEST SPRING REGIONAL RETREAT --- Fri, Feb. 28 - Sun, Mar. 2
St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, WI --- Join college students from around the Midwest in a weekend of fellowship, education, worship, & service. This year’s theme is “Crown Them, Oh Lord,” presented by Fr. Ciprian & Pres. Maggie Sas. Register at ocf.net/events by Wed, Feb. 12.
YAL CHICAGO CONFERENCE 2025 --- Fri, Feb. 14 - Mon, Feb. 17
Register at www.chicago.goarch.org/yal-chicago-conference-registration.
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE SCHOLARSHIPS --- Due Sat, Mar. 1
The Daughters of Penelope, Milwaukee Hector Chapter, in keeping with its mission of promoting Education, is announcing its 2025 Scholarship availability. Candidates must be senior level, high school students who are children or grandchildren of a CURRENT Daughters of Penelope member. Applicants must mail their application by March 1, 2025, to Cathy Spyres, 4200 South Cambridge Drive, New Berlin, WI, 53151. Click the following link to access the application: http://tiny.cc/2025Hector
AHEPA 43 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN NOW --- DEADLINE: Sat, Mar. 1
Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors with a GPA 3.0 or higher and are pursuing a college education. A TRADES scholarship is also available for high school seniors or young adults (under 25) pursuing an apprenticeship or trade school. Application online or in the church office https://www.ahepa43.org/scholarship/
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.
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE CLEAN MONDAY DINNER --- Mon, Mar. 3
Save the Date! Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
IOCC PRESENTATION --- Wed, Mar. 5, 5:45pm --- Sts. Constantine & Helen, Wauwatosa
Following the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, you are invited for a fellowship meal and update on IOCC’s programs. There will be time for questions and to donate. Also, there will be a short discussion on the three types of biblical giving: tithes, offerings, and almsgiving.
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE CRAZY HAT LUNCHEON --- Sat, May 10, 11:00am
Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee, WI – See flyer online.
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