The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20251012.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Probus, Andronicus, & Tarachus Martyrs of Tarsus
• Symeon the New Theologian
• Mode: 1^st  |  Matins Gospel: 7^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:1-10
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15
• Gospel Reading : Luke 8:5-15

- Chanter: Pres. Maggie  |  Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos

- Prosphora: Rodica Stoica  |  Greeter: Liz Lumb

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

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

- 20-yr Memorial Service for Dean P. Spyres offered by his loving wife Catherine.

- Memorial Service for Family Stoica, Family Dascalu, and Family Dimancescu offered by Rodica and Ioan Stoica

- Coffee Social Sponsors: Rodica & Ioan Stoica

NOTE: About 10 choir members attending the Choir Conference in Palatine, IL this weekend.

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Dean P. Spyres (20-yrs) offered by his son, Ted Spyres (Victoria Arnold) and grandchildren, Dean and George Spyres

- Dr. Dean P. Spyres (20-yrs) offered by Angelica and Jesse Tzimas

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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 veneration of the relics of St. Olga of Kwethluk Alaska.

BOOKSTORE --- A limited number of St. Olga icons available and can be bought Oct. 19 & 26. The icons are available to take to her feast day services and touched to the relic of St. Olga.

PHILOPTOCHOS 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. 10^th.

HOPE Nugget Nation Fun --- Fri, Nov. 7 @ 4:30pm-6:30pm (Coordinator: Diana Papachristou)

GOYA LOCK-IN --- Fri, Nov. 14- Sat, Nov. 15 at Annunciation – together with GOYA from Sts. Constantine and Helen. All Middle and High School kids are invited. Coordinators: Kim Mamalakis and Krissy Connor from Sts. Constantine & Helen.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

DRIVE-THRU THANK YOU --- Thank you to everyone who set up, helped out, & cleaned up! The Drive-thru was a huge success thanks to all who volunteered!

SAVE THE DATE – Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon - Sat, Dec. 6 at Bluemound Country Club.

SAVE THE DATE – Foundation Gala - May 30, 2025. Please note the Koinonia date was wrong!

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 and Gospel Reading of the following 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).

Fr. Ciprian invites all our catechumens and inquirers to attend this class as part of your catechism/preparation/learning; https://forms.gle/dbrw6YdcumWcFXZR7

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.

CREATE COMMUNITY --- Host a coffee social! Available dates: 11/30

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

PEACE OF MIND One Day Mental Health First Aid Training --- Sat, Oct. 25, 2025

Speak with Fr. Ciprian if interested to attend this certification program. See flyer below.

SAVE THE DATE Daughters of Penelope Thanksgiving Dinner --- Thursday, November 13^th 5pm Social and 6pm Dinner at Annunciation

CrossRoad Summer Applications Are Open! --- For students in 11^th & 12^th grade. Join CrossRoad for an unforgettable summer as you dive into your faith. crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/