The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Holy Fathers of the 4^th Ecumenical Council

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20250713.html (follow liturgical text online)

- Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council 

- Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel ; Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery ; Holy Martyr Golinduc 

• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:12-35 
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15 
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 5:14-19 

- Mode: 4^th  |  Matins Gospel: 5^th  | Epistle Reader: Maria Sarandos Joseph

- Greeter: Rose Saad  |  Prosphora: Patricia Krumsee & Milica Godic  | Chanter: Alexis Ganos

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

- Laminated Pre-Communion Prayers available in the pews

- Memorial Service for Allan Krumsee (8-weeks), offered by Patricia Krumsee

- Coffee Social Host: Ben Blacklock

 Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Margaret Kharouf (25 yr) offered by, her loving daughter Betty Khoury and all her children and grandchildren

- Fay K. Topetzes her heavenly Birthday on July 13^th, offered by her children and grandchildren Andrea, Phil, John, Laurie, Angela, Peter, Katie, Nick, Kendall, George, Anastasia and Maria.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH --- Ukrainian Festival - Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 12:00-6:00 PM 

The Franklin Beer Garden at Croatian Park (9220 S 76th St, Franklin, WI 53132) 

Enjoy a vibrant day filled with: Authentic Ukrainian food, Dance, Live music and songs. Family friendly event with free entry and parking!

+++ CALENDAR OF EVENTS

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL --- Mon, July 28 – Fri, Aug 1 --- 9:00am to 12noon

REGISTER NOW your child(ren) 4K through 8th grade. We invite you to learn about Christ and the church while having fun and making friends! Go to www.annunciationwi.org to register your child(ren) by clicking on the flyer on the home page.

Fr. Jon Boukis’ Visit to Annunciation MKE - Sun, July 27, 2025 --- Fr. Jon Boukis was ordained by Metropolitan Iakovos on July 30, 2005 and was assigned as assistant priest at Annunciation MKE. He and his family will be visiting Milwaukee and the parish where he began his priestly ministry, which included a Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. On Sun, July 27, Fr. Jon will be concelebrating (with Fr. Ciprian, a close friend) at the same Altar where he began his priesthood 20 years ago. Fr. John Boukis, Pres. Doreece and their daughter Lia, will be our guests of honor that day.

ANNUNCIATION 20^th GOLF OUTING --- Sunday, August 24^th --- 12pm – 9 pm at Western Lakes Golf Club for a fun day of fellowship and golf, followed by dinner and a silent auction! 10% of the proceeds will benefit the Team Bryce Foundation.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

KOINONIA --- All photos, messages, flyers & updates for July/August Issue must be submitted to media@annunciationwi.org by midnight on Sunday, July 13. The adjusted/revised plan is for this 2-month (July-August) issue to be finalized & printed then mailed the week of Mon, July 21.

STEWARDSHIP --- As of Tue, July 8, 2025, we have received 232 Stewardship Pledges totaling $348,774.80. To date, we received $221,781.18 from Pledged Households and $36,864.25 from non-pledged households and donors. 2025 Goal: 400+ Pledged Households ($450,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2025 Stewardship Pledge Form is available in the Office, in each Koinonia edition, and you can also submit your pledge form ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org.

Eleni Dalianis, our full-time Church Office Administrator, will be out of the country beginning Tue, July 8; she will be returning to work on Fri, Aug. 1, 2025. All office communication (emails: info@annunciationwi.org & phone calls: 414-461-9400) will be handled by our capable and dependable volunteers during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Sarah Kojis, our part-time Financial Admin, can be reached for all financial and stewardship matters at accounting@annunciationwi.org or 414-279-0379 on Mon, Thu, & Fri.

SPONSOR A COFFEE SOCIAL - August 3, 10, or 17? --- Contact the Office: 414-461-9400

BE A GREETER ON SUNDAYS? --- Contact Liz Lumb: 262-366-9106 or thinlizzy125@gmail.com

OPERATION CLASSROOM --- July 14 - August 18 - This School Supply Drive initiative by Philoptochos is designed to help underserved and underfunded schools, and this year, we are happy to again support the children of Engleburg Elementary, a school within our local community. Please see flyer.

+++BEYOND OUR PARISH 

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT --- The 2024 Metropolis of Chicago Annual Impact Report is out now! See the flyer attached or go to chicago.goarch.org/annual-impact-24/ to discover how the Metropolis Five-Year Visions is bearing fruit.