The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

12th Sunday of Luke

2nd Stewardship Sunday

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260118.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Athanasios and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
• Zenia the Martyr
• Mode: Grave  |  Matins Gospel: 10^th   
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 21:1-14
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:7-16
• Gospel Reading: Luke 17:12-19

- Matins: George Papachristou  |  Divine Liturgy: Choir  |  Greeter: Carole McGinley   

- Epistle Reader: Gene Wright  |   Prosphora: Chrys Labros

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

- Memorial Service for Athanasios “Arthur” Labros (3-years) offered by his loving wife, Chrys, and their family.

- Sunday School - following communion, all students proceed to the Cultural Center.

- 2^nd Stewardship Sunday Presentation: Gene Wright. We encourage everyone to pledge as soon as possible. A list of all households who have submitted their 2026 stewardship pledge form will be listed in the February Koinonia. Our goal is to have 350 pledged households.

- Oath of Office for the Parish Council & Election of Officers

- Coffee Social: George Papachristou

- 11:00am JOY Basketball Practice

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- Pamela Grote (5-yrs) offered by Richard Grote, Mindy, Tessi and Tim and their families.

- Lola Nikas offered by Annunciation Ladies Philoptochos.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

WESTERN REGIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT --- Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 --- Divisions are Joy, Goya Boys & Girls, YAL Men & Women. If interested in coaching or playing, contact Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867. Participants & parents of participants must be in good standing.

GODPARENTS SUNDAY --- Jan. 25 --- Invite your Godparent(s) and Godchild(ren) to celebrate the Divine Liturgy with you! A wonderful way to blossom this Godly relationship. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK DRIVE ---Jan. 11 - Feb. 22 --- Donate gently used books to Next Door Kids to help give books to underprivileged children. Donation bin in Sunday School hallway.

PHILOPTOCHOS SWEATSHIRT DRIVE --- Feb. 1 - Feb. 14 --- Let’s help keep the students of Engleburg Elementary cozy by donating new or gently used, laundered sweatshirts. Drop off bin in the Cultural Center. See flyer below.

ORDINATION OF ELIAS PAGONES --- Feb. 7 --- 8:30am Orthros, Divine Liturgy, and Ordination at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines IL. See flyer below.

IOCC WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION --- Sat, Feb. 7 --- Vespers at 5pm, Event at 6pm. All proceeds benefit IOCC. RSVP or donate online at iocc.org/milwaukee

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOLY THEOPHANY ICON FLOWER ADORNMENT ($125 – Jan. 6) – Offered by Kathi Katrichis for the health and salvation of her children and grandchildren.

CONGRATULATIONS to Penelope Morris and her parents Gabe and Demetra, on the 40-day Churching on Wednesday, Jan. 14^th.

FEBRUARY KOINONIA DEADLINE --- Jan. 20 --- Please send in all photos and flyers by then.

HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL --- Create Community! --- Available dates: 2/22 & 3/8

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.

LEARN ABOUT THE FAITH - Archive of materials: tinyurl.com/agoc-orthodox-education

Wednesday Evening Bible Study classes @ 7:00pm.

Tuesday Orthodox Life classes resume on Jan. 13 @ 10:30am.

Orthodox Spirituality Lectures Series by MOCCA begins Mon, Jan. 19 @ 7:00pm (see flyer).

2025 Giving Statements --- Will be emailed to the primary email on record and mailed by

Jan. 22, 2026. Email Sarah at accounting@annunciationwi.org with any questions.

+++ 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.

AHEPA District 13 Scholarships --- Go to ahepadistrict13.org. Application deadline: Mar. 15.

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/

Lighthouse Camp --- Orthodox seniors. One week. A lifetime of direction. chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse

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