The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 23, 2025

9th Sunday of Luke

- Welcome to Students from Pius XI, who are joining us in Worship today.

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20251123.html (follow liturgical text online)

• St. Gregory Bishop of Agrigentum
• St. Amphilochius Bishop of Iconium
• Mode: Grave  |  Matins Gospel: 2^nd 
• Matins Gospel Reading : Mark 16:1-8
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22
• Gospel Reading: Luke 12:16-21

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

- Epistle Reader: Gene Wright  |   Prosphora: Tina Demolas Kambouris & Effie Glavas

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

- Memorial Service for Bishop Timothy (Bakakos) of Hexamilion

- Memorial Service for Dr. George Batayias (8-yrs) offered by his loving wife Jacque Batayias

NATIONAL IOCC SUNDAY --- Special Collection to support the numerous humanitarian efforts internationally. You can also choose to donate online at ioccsunday.org.

NATIONAL ARCHON SUNDAY --- Encyclical by Archbishop Elpidophoros below: files.constantcontact.com/11b54313901/3d7f3792-1dc5-46ed-9a16-54cbea6deed2.pdf

- Coffee Social Sponsors: Greg Papachristou

Alter Candle for the Health and Salvation

- Zachariah Haines, our son-in-law. Offered by Elizabeth and Bryan Lumb for quick recovery from his surgery. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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 Form, Bio & Picture Deadline is Sun, Dec. 7. You must be a steward in good standing, complete the online youth protection & attend a P.C. seminar.

METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION --- Sunday, December 14^th

Open House from 4:00pm-7:00pm at The Carlisle 435 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60145

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Rehearsal & Caroling at Greek Manor --- 9am Rehearsal, 11:45am Lunch, and 12pm Caroling. Reach out to Kim Mamalakis with any questions.

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS ADORNMENTS --- Help decorate our parish for Christmas! Donate towards a poinsettia, 9 left ($45). Call the office if you would like to donate. Thank you to all who have already donated wreaths and poinsettias.

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

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- The Church bookstore is the perfect place to shop this holiday season. The church bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, jewelry, prayer ropes, t-shirts and beautiful seasonal gifts. NEW! Buy a bookstore gift card for your friends and family! You can place order after Liturgy or email lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

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 $402,713.92 from Pledged Households and $38,006.50 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.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

Daughters of Penelope Scholarships --- The annual scholarships to high school seniors looking to advance their education is open! Please submit your name to Cathy Spyres at spycath@aol.com.

Women’s Monastery Pilgrimage --- Sun, Nov. 23rd is the last day to sign up for this great opportunity! Reach out to Pres. Konstantina for more info 708-275-5417

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 --- Daily prayers, Scripture, Psalms, and Saints lives. Free on all mobile devices in the app store.