The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist

*Parish Christmas Card Names Due Today. Please call the office if yours is in the mail*

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• Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
• Mode: Pl. 2^nd  |  Matins Gospel: 1^st
• Matins Gospel Reading : Matthew 28:16-20
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 10:11-21; 11:1-2
• Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:9-13

- Matins: George & Tommy  |  Divine Liturgy: Choir  |  Greeter: Lynn Knutson

- Epistle Reader: Dena Taff  |   Prosphora: Dorothaya Sarandos

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

- Memorial Service for Joy Johnson (5-yrs), Diane Koukouras (5-yrs), and Dino Koukouras (16-yrs) offered by the Koukouras and Johnson families.

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

- Coffee Social Sponsors: Wright Family, Kritselis Family, and Tsounis Family

- 11:45pm Fall Parish Assembly all parish members are invited to attend

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Angelo Panos (10-yrs) offered by his loving wife, Maria Panos

- Angelo Panos (10-yrs) offered by his loving daughters Effie (Tom) Zacharias, JoAnn (Cliff) Wagner, Georgia (Brian) Larsen, along with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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

ST. NICHOLAS SUNDAY --- Dec. 7^th --- Sunday School asks students to bring unwrapped gifts for children their age, to donate. Fr. Ciprian will bless them in front of the icon of St. Nicholas.  

PHILOPTOCHOS HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE --- Sat, Dec. 13^th. Order deadline is Fri, Dec. 5. Order with the form attached or online at https://annunciation-bake-sale.square.site/

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS --- Sunday, December 14, 2025 (during Coffee Social)

Voting opens at 10:45am & closes at 11:45am. Nomination Forms are available in the Narthex and Office. Nomination, Bio & Picture Deadline is Sun, Dec. 7. You must be a steward in good standing, complete an online youth protection module & attend a P.C. seminar.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD NAMES DUE TODAY --- If you recently mailed yours, please call the office and let us know ASAP. We are printing them Monday, November 17^th.

CONGRATULATIONS to Aletheia Stafford and her parents Maria and John Stafford on the 40-day Churching which they received on Friday, Nov. 7th. Alethea was born on Sept. 27th.

CHRISTMAS ADORNMENTS --- Help decorate our parish for Christmas! Donate towards a poinsettia, 9 left ($45) or wreath, 3 left ($65). Call the office if you would like to donate.

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.

CREATE COMMUNITY --- Host a coffee social! Available dates: 11/30, 12/14 & 12/21

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, November 13^th, we have received 282 Stewardship Pledges totaling $411,444.80. To date, we received $393,750.79 from Pledged Households and $38,319.00 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.

ANNUNCIATION PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD --- 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

OYM Multigenerational Retreat --- Saturday, November 15^th for Orthodox faithful 12 yrs & older. Learn about the Orthodox way of communion, belonging and purpose. www.theoym.org/events

Fanari Reunion --- Saturday, Nov. 22 7-10pm. $15 Cash at the door. Location: St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Oak Lawn, IL

Parent University --- Parent University sessions focus on helping the Church’s faith move from one generation to the next. Run by OYM, Family Synaxis, and St. Athanasios Church. Three sessions: December 3, March 12, May 2. Register online at: www.saintathanasios.com/parent-university

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/

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