The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 28, 2025

1st Sunday of Luke

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• Our Righteous Father Alkeisonus, Metropolitan of Nicopolis
• Mode: Grave  |  Matins Gospel: 5^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:12-25
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10
• Gospel Reading : Luke 5:1-11

- Matins: Erica Edquist  |  Divine Liturgy: Choir  |  Epistle Reader: Anna Losey

- Prosphora: Dena Taff  |  Greeter: Neena Konon

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

- Sunday School students & teachers proceed to Cultural Center after Holy Communion!

- Coffee Social Sponsor: Maria Pandazi, Ted Spyres, & Victoria Arnold

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Cleopatra Economou offered by the Economou Family

- Arthur (11yrs) and John Garekis (8yrs) offered by wife, Angela and children Lia Garekis Mies and Robert Garekis.

Alter Candle for the Health and Salvation of:

- Kathi Katrichis for the health and well-being of my dear friend, Kathi, on the occasion of her birthday, offered by Clare Pray.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

TASTE OF GREECE DRIVE-THRU --- Join us for a flavorful journey through Greece right from your car on Sat, Oct. 4^th 11am-6pm and Sun, Oct. 5^th 11am-4pm see flyer for menu.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR DRIVE-THRU? Fill out to form on our website at www.annunciationwi.org/taste-of-greece or talk to Greg Papachristou.

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIAL – BINGO BASH --- Wed, Oct. 8^th at 6pm at North Hills Country Club. Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. RSVP by calling Despina Papageorge at 414-333-7515 by October 1st. See flyer for more information. 

HOPE/JOY Movie: Light of the World --- Sat, Oct. 11 --- 10:30am-1:30pm

Faith-based Movie for Little Ones, siblings & parents. (Coordinator: Angie Panagiotopoulos)

BLESSING OF NEW BENCHES under Portico --- Sun, Oct. 19 --- 11:15am-11:30am

Eagle Scout Project by Andrew Thompson. All Youth Groups and Parishioners invited.

GOYA Fall Fun at Church --- Sun, Oct. 19 --- 11:30am-1:30pm for 7^th-12^th grade

See flyer for more details. (Coordinator: Helene Tzougros)

CELEBRATING THE 1^st WOMAN AMERICAN SAINT --- Oct. 26 & 27 @ Sts. Cyril & Methodius

Vespers, liturgy, a presentation, and venerate the relics of St. Olga of Kwethluk Alaska.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE FAITH (for adults) --- Everyone is invited!

Tuesday Mornings (10:30am-11:30am) Orthodox Life Class – broad range of topics

Wednesday Evenings (7:00pm-8:00pm) Bible Study Class – covers teachings and lessons from the Epistle Reading of the following Sunday (or Feast day), to see how they relate to the corresponding themes of the Gospel Reading of that same Sunday (or Feast day).

1^st & 3^rd Tuesday (5:30pm-6:30pm) Orthodox Christianity: History, Theology, and Practice This new class, will begin on Tuesday, October 21^st , 2025 (5 sessions before Christmas).

While this class is open to everyone, Fr. Ciprian invites all our catechumens and inquirers to attend this class as part of your catechism/preparation/learning; Call the Office to register.

STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, September 25^th, we have received 271 Stewardship Pledges totaling $376,294.80. To date, we received $296,141.74 from Pledged Households and $34,196.75 from non-pledged households and donors. 2025 Goal: 400+ Pledged Households ($450,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2025 Stewardship Pledge Form is available ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org.

RECENT LITURGICAL ITEM DONATIONS --- THANK YOU for beautifying our church & worship!

Matching decorative ribbons for royal doors & altar (white and gold) - Andrew, Maria & Eleni Joseph; George & Karen Papachristou; Greg, Diana, Sophia, George & Theo Papachristou

Matching decorative ribbons for royal doors & altar (purple) - Ted & Dorothaya Sarandos

Vigil Oil Lamps for Altar Table – Ted & Dorothaya Sarandos

Vigil Oil Light for Proskomide – Jim and Danielle Scarpaci

THANK YOU “MKE DOORS OPEN” Volunteers! Top destination again! Article to follow.

VOLUNTEER AND CREATE COMMUNITY --- Host Coffee Social 10/19, 11/2, & 11/16

OCTOBER KOINONIA --- The October Koinonia is sent out! To view it online go to our church website at www.annunciationwi.org 

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

SUPPORT THE FORCHAS FAMILY --- Details about the Sophia’s recovery are available online at the GoFundMe page:www.gofundme.com/f/support-sophia-and-the-forchas-family-recover  ---  Our Parish Recommends making an internal donation via check (earmarked: Sophia Forchas Family) to our church or to our Philoptochos (who plans to also do something specific for Sophia’s brother as well). Our church is consolidating our efforts to be able to do something more significant, while also avoiding the GoFundMe processing fees. You can also choose to submit your donation online by going to our website and clicking Donate Now or clicking this direct URL:onrealm.org/AnnunciationGre63884/-/form/give/now – be sure to Select the “Sophia Forchas Family” in the drop-down menu. 

Message by Fr. Tim Sas, Sophia’s priest www.facebook.com/share/19bHm958Uw/ 

INTERESTED to serve on the Metropolis Council, Archdiocesan Council, or Audit Committee? Speak to Fr. Ciprian ASAP - Nominations must be submitted by Fri, Oct. 3 at 5:00 PM.