The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 26, 2025

6th Sunday of Luke

Students From Divine Savior Holy Angels joining us for worship.

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20251026.html (follow liturgical text online)

• The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer
• Mode: 3^rd  |  Matins Gospel: 9^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:19-31
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's 2nd Letter to Timothy 2:1-10
• Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39

- Matins: George Papachristou & Tommy Calvy |  Divine Liturgy: Choir     

- Epistle Reader: Greg Papachristou  |  Greeter: Chase Haggard

- Prosphora: John Panos & Dorothaya Sarandos & Sophia Papachristou

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

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

- 9-month Memorial Service for Cypariso Panos offered by John Panos. Memory eternal!

- Coffee Social Sponsors: George Papachristou

- 12:30pm Baptism of Elwood (Demitri) Krumsee

- 5:00pm Presentation on St. Olga at Sts. Cyril and Methodius

- 6:00pm Vespers for St. Olga at Sts. Cyril and Methodius

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Joyce Brandt offered by the Annunciation Philoptochos.

- Deno Brice offered by his sisters, Chrysanthe Arthur, and Ceil & Tom Wudy

- Dimitra & Hristos Demolas offered by their children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren for the occasion of their heavenly name’s day and heavenly birthday.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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. 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 students are invited.

PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON --- Sat, Dec. 6 - Blue Mound Country Club - Drinks & Raffle at 11am, Lunch at 12:30pm. RSVP by Nov. 19 AnnunciationWI.Philoptochos@gmail

SAVE THE DATE – Foundation Gala - May 30, 2026. Please note the Koinonia date was wrong!

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Elwood (Demitri) Krumsee, son of Scott and Tiffany Krumsee. for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian faith on Sunday, October 26. His godparents are Alex and Christina (Sorenson) Bedinghaus.

Farewell to Chase and Lily Haggard, who have helped with Sunday School and VCS. Many blessings to this new and young family formed in our church, who are moving down south.

CHRISTMAS ADORNMENTS --- Help decorate our parish for Christmas! Donate towards a poinsettia ($45) or wreath ($65). Call the office if you would like to donate, 414-461-9400

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 – Epistle Readings lessons & teachings

1^st & 3^rd Tuesday (5:30pm-6:30pm) Orthodox Christianity: History, Theology, and Practice

Fr. Ciprian invites all our catechumens and inquirers to attend this class as part of your catechism/preparation/learning. Register Now at https://forms.gle/1ND4RnYcMfv2U8Ya7

STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, October 23^rd, we have received 275 Stewardship Pledges totaling $384,844.80. To date, we received $344,327.10 from Pledged Households and $33,563.00 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

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

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/

3^ed Annual Metropolis of Chicago HCHC Scholarship Fund --- Empress Banquets Thursday, Nov. 13^th 6pm Cocktails and 7pm Dinner. RSVP by Nov. 7^th. All proceeds benefit seminarians.

The Encounter App --- The app has daily prayers, Scripture, Psalms, and Saints lives. You can find it for free on your phone by searching The Encounter in your app store or visiting faithtree.org/the-encounter