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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIAL – BINGO BASH --- Wed, Oct. 8 --- 6:00pm at North Hills Country Club
RSVP by calling Despina Papageorge at 414-333-7515 by Oct. 1st. See flyer for more info.
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 7th-12th grade
See flyer for more details. (Coordinator: Helene Tzougros)
CELEBRATING THE 1st WOMAN AMERICAN SAINT --- Oct. 26 & 27 @ Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Vespers, liturgy, a presentation, and venerate the relics of St. Olga of Kwethluk Alaska.
PHILOPROCHOS COAT DRIVE --- We are collecting coats, snowpants, gloves, and all winter gear sizes 3T to youth XXL. Drop off at the Cultural Center from Nov. 1st – Nov. 10th.
HOPE Nugget Nation Fun --- Fri, Nov. 7th 4:30-6:30pm (Coordinator: Diana Papachristou).
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Andie Ann and her parents, Lexi and Austin Fenner, on the 40-day Churching which they received on Wed, Oct. 1, 2025. Andie was born on Aug. 23rd.
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).
1st & 3rd Tuesday (5:30pm-6:30pm) Orthodox Christianity: History, Theology, and Practice This new class, will begin on Tuesday, October 21st , 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 or fill out the form here. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6Yte01GmdN0udkWdpvbdjTq8
STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, October 2nd, we have received 272 Stewardship Pledges totaling $378,294.80. To date, we received $306,081.74 from Pledged Households and $34,149.75 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
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
ANNUNCIATION PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD --- It's that time of the year again! Follow the link below to be included in the 2025 parish Christmas card! You must fill out the form in person or online by Nov. 16th to be included in the parish Christmas card. www.annunciationwi.org/christmas-card-form
+++ 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/
SAVE THE DATE Daughters of Penelope Thanksgiving Dinner --- Thursday, November 13th 5pm Social and 6pm Dinner at Annunciation
CrossRoad Summer Applications Are Open! --- For students in 11th & 12th grade. Join CrossRoad for an unforgettable summer as you dive into your faith. crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/
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