The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 25th, 2026

15th Sunday of Luke

Godparent/Godchild Sunday

Invite & Attend Divine Liturgy

with your Godchild/Godparent today!

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260125.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
• Kastinos, Archbishop of Constantinople
• Mode: Pl 4^th  |  Matins Gospel: 11^th    
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 21:14-25
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2
• Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10

- Matins: George Papachristou   |  Divine Liturgy: Choir  |   Greeter: Neena Konon   

- Epistle Reader: Anna Losey  |   Prosphora: John Panos & Dorothaya Sarandos

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

- Godparent/Godchild Sunday Message by Fr. Ciprian before Holy Communion.

- After Holy Communion, all students proceed to the Cultural Center for Sunday School.

- Memorial Service for Cypariso Panos (1-yr) offered by John Panos

- Memorial Service for George Constantine (1-yr), Evangeline Constantine Krauss (3-yrs), and Emanuel Constantine (28-yrs) offered by the Busse and Constantine families.

- Memorial Service for Panagiota “Tula” Dovalis (1-yr) offered by Mike & Georgia Maxwell and Tula’s lovely family.

- Coffee Social: Pancake Breakfast honoring Godparents & Godchildren. Everyone is invited!

- 1:30pm Grand Hall Rental

- 3:00pm Vicariate Council Meeting hosted at our parish.

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- Elias Demakopoulos (2-yrs) offered by Penelope, Christina, and Maria Demakopoulos and their families.

- George Sanidas (1-yr) offered by Carole, his wife; Dr. John & Andie, his son and daughter-in-law; Steve, his son; and Zander (Janey), Sophia, and Ava, his grandchildren.

- George Sanidas (1-yr) offered by Tutty Astin and Andrew

- John Shane (30-yrs) and Toula Shane (20-yrs) offered by Dr. Nicholas and Denis Shane. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

WESTERN REAGION FAMILY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT --- Fri-Sun, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026

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 back page for flyer.

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 back page for flyer.

IOCC WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION --- Sat, Feb. 7 --- 5pm Vespers & 6pm Reception. Donations matched up to $10,000 – see flyer! RSVP or donate online at iocc.org/milwaukee

METROPOLIS PROJECT HOPE SUNDAY --- Sun, Feb. 15 --- Metropolis launches new campaign. Call the office if you would like to spearhead this project, potentially hosted a different day.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

 2026 Parish Council --- Greg Papachristou [President], Johnny Koremenos [Vice-President], George Panagiotopoulos [Treasurer], George Papachristou [Vice-Treasurer], Cally Kobza [Secretary], Maria Pandazi [Asst. Secretary], Bob Busse, Bob Kobza, George Mistrioty, Ted Spyres, Michael Stavropoulos, Peter Vehmas, Gene Write. Two spots still available.

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place to shop for your godchild or godparent. The church bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, prayer ropes, & seasonal gifts. NEW! Buy a bookstore gift card! Speak with Loretta, email her at 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. Application deadline: Mar. 15.

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/ Deadline: Feb. 20

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.