The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 2, 2025

5th Sunday of Luke

Students From Unity Lutheran Church joining us for worship.

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20251102.html (follow liturgical text online)

• The Holy Martyrs Acindynos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros, & Anempodistos
• Mode: 4^th  |  Matins Gospel: 10^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 21:1-14
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20
• Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31

- Matins: Erica Edquist |  Divine Liturgy: Choir     |  Greeter: Neena Konon

- Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos |  Prosphora: Chris Tsounis

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

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

- Coffee Social Sponsors: Parry & Kirk Glad

Altar Candles for the Health and Salvation of:

- Nick Contos in honor of his 101^st birthday. Offered by Dave, Marianne, Nick, Michael and Sam Foster, Michael Contos, Chris Contos, and Ashok Bania.

- John Sideras offered by his sister, Clare Pray. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie and Addison Irmiger for the birth of their daughter Esme Irmiger on October 28^th. May God Bless your family!

NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY (Nov. 2) – Will be celebrated locally at Annunciation next Sunday, Nov. 9 with our Philoptochos sponsoring coffee social. A special collection will be passed in honor of Philoptochos’ patron Sts. Cosmas and Damianos.

Philoptochos Sunday Encyclical by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America  ---https://files.constantcontact.com/11b54313901/bb300432-7fa8-4f13-ae38-c1d8cfd61c35.pdf?rdr=true

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- All the St. Olga icons have been sold. If you are interested in buying an icon of St. Olga, the bookstore will place another order, there are multiple sizes available. The icons are on back order, to ensure delivery by Christmas, place your order by Nov. 20th. You can place order after Liturgy or email lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

Also watch for the Christmas table to be set up during Coffee Social the next few weeks!

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 30^th, we have received 277 Stewardship Pledges totaling $386,164.80. To date, we received $351,942.79 from Pledged Households and $34,613.00 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 & 12/14

NOVEMBER KOINONIA --- The November Koinonia is sent out and can be viewed online on our website www.annunciationwi.org/publications/koinonia

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. Register online by clicking this link: onrealm.org/AnnunciationGre63884/PublicRegistrations/Event

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/

3rd 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