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+++ 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. 10th.
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.
FALL PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY --- Sunday, November 16th, following Divine Liturgy
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
December Koinonia Deadline, Fri, Nov. 14 please send pictures, media@annunciationwi.org
PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY (Nov. 9) – We are celebrating Philoptochos Sunday. A special collection will be passed in honor of Philoptochos’ patron Sts. Cosmas and Damianos. Please give generously to their ministries.
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, 10 left ($45) or wreath, 4 left ($65). Call the office if you would like to donate.
3rd ANNUAL METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO HCHC SCHOLARSHIP FUND --- Support our seminarians! Empress Banquets Thursday, Nov. 13th! You can donate online or buy a ticket!
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
1st & 3rd 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 30th, 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
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 13th 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 11th & 12th grade. Join CrossRoad for an unforgettable summer as you dive into your faith. crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/
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
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