The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, August 17, 2025

10th Sunday of Matthew

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- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20250817.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Myron the Martyr of Cyzicus
• Straton, Philip, Eutychian, & Cyprian the Martyrs of Nicomedea
• Mode: Pl. 1^st |  Matins Gospel: 10^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 21:1-14 
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16 
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 17:14-23 

- Chanter: Alexis Ganos  |  Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos

- Prosphora: Andy & Vicki Sarandos |  Greeter: Liz Lumb

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

- Memorial Service for Douglas Losey (5-yrs) offered by his wife, Anna, his children, Alexander, Christina, Daniel, and Phillip, spouses and grandchildren

- Coffee Social Host: Anna Losey & Family

- 12:30pm Baptism Sacrament

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Despina (Denise) Panos, our mother and grandmother, for the occasion of her name day.

- Peter & Betty Brice offered by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The Arthur, Wudy, and Baumann families.

- Dimitra Demolas (13-yrs) offered (2 candles) from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Alter Candle for the Health and Salvation of:

- Elaine Ganos offered by Mickey & Neena, for her return to good health.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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. REGISTER NOW by clicking www.annunciationwi.org/golf-outing

September Koinonia SUBMISSION DEADLINE – Please send all updates, messages, flyers, and photos to media@annunciationwi.org by MIDNIGHT on Monday Aug. 18, 2025.

SPONSOR A COFFEE SOCIAL --- Aug. 31st & Sept. 14th --- Contact Office: 414-461-9400

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Raya Hisako (Sophia) Retallick, daughter of Ryan & Mika Retallick, for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian faith on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Her godfather is Stephen Matuszak.

OPERATION CLASSROOM --- The last day to drop off supplies is Aug. 18^th This School Supply Drive by Philoptochos helps underserved and underfunded schools. This year, we are happy to again support the children of Engleburg Elementary, a school within our local community. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION --- Registration for K3 – 12^th grade is open online, go under the FORMS tab on our website at www.annunciationwi.org and register your child(ren). Sunday School is also looking for teachers and subs, please contact Patty Frangopoulos or attend the short meeting for teachers and subs on Sun, August 31^st after church!

sundayschool@annunciationwi.org         

EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY FOR ADULTS --- ORTHODOX LIFE --- The Orthodox Life classes will start back up again after Labor Day weekend. Classes meet weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30am to discuss a variety of topics related to our everyday lives as Orthodox Christians.

STAIRS & PLAZA UPDATES --- Completion of the project is near. The old railings need to be recoated, we are waiting for the correct paint to arrive. Landscaping of disrupted areas has begun. Many thanks to Michael & Tasa Stavropoulos (Groundcrew Service) for the generous gift of donating the landscaping work.

STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, August 14th, we have received 240 Stewardship Pledges totaling $350,674.80. To date, we received $250,321.74 from Pledged Households and $44,166.75 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 Church Office Administrator, can be reached at info@annunciationwi.org

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.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

OCWA BI-ANNUAL RETREAT FOR ALL ADULTS, YOUNG AND OLD --- Sat, Oct. 4 --- Topic: “Let your light shine before men.” --- Retreat includes, coffee and snack, speakers, lunch, and a panel discussion. See flyer for more details. Please register by Fri, Sept. 19.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE --- Versity Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive at Tosa Civic Center. They are open Thursday, Aug. 21st from 1:00 - 5:30pm. See attached flyer for more information