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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
PHILOPTOCHOS SWEATSHIRT DRIVE --- Feb. 1 - Feb. 14 --- Let’s help Engleburg Elementary by donating new or gently used sweatshirts. Drop off bin in the Cultural Center Foyer.
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.
TASTE OF GREECE --- Feb. 14-15 --- Join us for a fun cultural event! If you are interested in volunteering reach out to Greg Papachristou (262) 391-0867/Nicholas Ganos (414) 915-6540.
METROPOLIS PROJECT HOPE SUNDAY --- Sun, Feb. 15 --- Our Sunday School students will assemble bags of non-perishable food items that will be distributed to those in need. To donate go to www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4FAAAE2CA3F94-62123554-project#/
CLEAN MONDAY LENTEN SERVICE AND DINNER --- Mon, Feb. 23 --- Join us together with Sts. Constantine and Helen at 5pm for Compline Service followed by a Lenten dinner hosted by Daughters of Penelope in the Cultural Center. Suggested $10 donation.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
2026 GREEK FEST --- NEW LOCATION, Waukesha County Expo Center Grounds. Save the date! June 19-21, 2026. For more information, go www.facebook.com/annunciationchurch
ADULT DANCE TROUP --- Weekly Sunday practice will start Sunday Mar, 15th 2-4pm. No practice Holy Week or Pascha. Reach out to Fotini with questions. foftsob@gmail.com
HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL --- Create Community! --- Available dates: 2/22 & 3/8
LENTEN ADORNMENTS --- Lenten floral adornments are available to donate now! To see what is available, go to our website www.annunciationwi.org or call the office 414-461-9400.
STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, February 5th, we have received 109 Stewardship Pledges totaling $212,348. To date, we received $42,714.41 from Pledged Households and $20,445.50 from non-pledged households and donors. 2026 Goal: 350+ Pledged Households ($420,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2026 Stewardship Pledge Form is available ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org.
BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place to shop for Lenten books and crafts. 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 - Wednesday Evening Bible Study classes @ 7:00pm.
Tuesday Orthodox Life classes on Tuesdays @ 10:30am.
Orthodox Spirituality Lectures Series by MOCCA Mondays @ 7:00pm (see flyer).
ARCHIEPISCOPAL ENCYCLICAL on the Feast of St. Photios -- www.goarch.org/-/archepiscopal-encyclical-on-the-feast-of-saint-photios-patriarch-of-constantinople-february-6-2026
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
AHEPA District 13 Scholarships --- Go to ahepadistrict13.org. Application deadline: March 15.
CrossRoad Applications! --- crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/ Deadline: Feb 20.
Lighthouse Camp -- chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse Registration closes when all spots are full. Only 8 spots left!
New Orthodox Animated Series for Kids called “Sophia” https://orthodoxyforkids.com/
New Movie Release – Based on the story of redemption of St. Moses the Black. Please note *rated R. www.fandango.com/moses-the-black-243537/movie-overview
The Encounter App --- Daily prayers, Scripture, Psalms, and Saints lives. Free on all mobile devices in the app store.
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