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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
JOY BASKETBALL PRACTICE --- JOY Basketball weekly practice continues after Sunday School. The tournament is Fri-Sun, Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026. (Contact: Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867).
WESTERN REGIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT --- Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 --- Divisions are Joy (7-12), Goya Boys and Goya Girls (13-18), YAL Men and YAL Women (18+). If you are interested in coaching or playing contact Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867. All participants and parents of participating children must be stewards in good standing.
VASILOPITA CELEBRATION --- Jan. 11 --- Hosted by our Philoptochos, we invite you to join us in the Cultural center after Liturgy for the Vasilopita cutting.
BLESSING OF LAKE MICHIGAN --- Jan. 11 --- Join us at 2:30pm at Veterans Park with our sister Milwaukee parishes to bless Lake Michigan. See flyer for more information.
EVENTING AT ANNUNCIATION --- Jan. 17 at 6pm --- Dinner, Dancing & Fellowship! Everyone is invited! Register on Realm, scan the QR code on the flyer, or fill out the form on the flyer.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHRISTMAS OFFERING --- To make a donation during this season of giving, you can use the “Christmas Offering” Envelopes or make a secure Online Donation by Selecting “Christmas Offering” from the Dropdown https://onrealm.org/AnnunciationGre63884/-/form/give/now
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS --- The church office will be closed on New Year’s Day. Eleni will be out of the office from Dec. 31-Jan 2, volunteers will be here to help. Have a Happy New Year!
HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL --- Create Community! --- Available dates: 1/4 & 1/25
BECOME A 2026 KOINONIA DONOR --- Renew or become a donor by January 15th to be included in the February edition of the Koinonia.
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) --- Wednesday Evening Bible Study classes resume on Jan. 7 @ 7:00pm. Tuesday Orthodox Life classes resume on Jan. 13 @ 10:30am. Orthodox Spirituality Lectures Series by MOCCA begins Mon, Jan. 19 @ 7:00pm (flyer soon).
To access the archive of materials used, visit tinyurl.com/agoc-orthodox-education
2025 STEWARDSHIP --- All 2025 Stewardship giving needs to be received or postmarked on or before Dec. 31. Email accounting@annunciationwi.org with any questions. For your convenience you can donate online onrealm.org/AnnunciationGre63884/-/form/give/now
STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, December 18th, we have received 285 Stewardship Pledges totaling $413,844.80. To date, we received $435,482.92 from Pledged Households and $41,683.00 from non-pledged households and donors.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
IOCC Wine and Cheese Reception --- Saturday, February 7th, see flyer below.
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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