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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
ST. NICHOLAS VESPERS AND SECRET VISIT --- Dec. 5th --- All youth are encouraged to join! Vespers starts at 6pm and secret visit from St. Nicholas will follow the service.
ST. NICHOLAS SUNDAY --- Dec. 7th --- 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.
JOY BASKETBALL PRACTICE --- Sun, Dec. 7th --- JOY Basketball weekly practice starts Dec. 7th after Sunday School. The tournament is Jan 30- Feb 1. Reach out to Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867 to join the team and learn about the tournament at www.greekbball.com
PHILOPTOCHOS HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE --- Sat, Dec. 13th. Order deadline is Fri, Dec. 5. Order with the form attached or online at https://annunciation-bake-sale.square.site/
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS --- Sun, Dec. 14 (during Coffee Social) --- Nomination Forms are available in the Narthex and Office. Nomination Form, Bio & Picture Deadline Sun, Dec. 7. You must be a steward in good standing, youth protection trained & attend a P.C. seminar.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Rehearsal & Caroling at Greek Manor --- Dec. 20th ---- 9am Rehearsal, 11:45am Lunch, and 12pm Caroling. Reach out to Kim Mamalakis with any questions.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY (OCPM) is brought to Annunciation by George Papachristou, who completed the OCMP Certification Program. Our Sunday School students have created Christmas cards that will be distributed to inmates throughout the county. Through this project, our children are practicing one of Christ’s teachings from Matthew 25:36: “… I was in prison, and you came to visit me” which is the mission of OCPM.
CHRISTMAS ADORNMENTS --- Help decorate our parish for Christmas! Donate towards a poinsettia, 9 left ($45). Call the office if you would like to donate.
HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL ---- Create Community --- Available dates: 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
1st & 3rd Tuesday (5:30pm-6:30pm) Orthodox Christianity: History, Theology, and Practice
Designed for catechumens & inquirers but open to all.
STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, November 20th, 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.
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 11th & 12th 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.
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