The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 19th, 2026

Thomas Sunday

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260419.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Martyrs Emmanuel, Theodore, George, Michael, and the other George of Samothrace
• Matins Gospel Reading : Matthew 28:16-20
• Epistle Reading : Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20
• Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31

- Matins: George Papachristou  |  Liturgy: Choir  |  Greeter: Carol McGinley  

- Epistle Reader: Cheryl Haska   |   Mode: 1^st |    Prosphora: Kathi Katrichis

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

- Sunday School Resumes! If your family has the OCMC Coin Box, SS will be collecting them.

- Coffee Social: Anonymous

- 12:30pm Baptisms

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

-Thomas Katrichis (15yrs) offered by his loving wife, Kathi, children and grandchildren. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

SPRING PARISH ASSEMBLY --- May 3^rd following Coffee Social --- Stewardship giving statements will be mailed out with the Assembly Agenda. To be eligible to vote, you need to have given 25% of your 2026 pledge by the time of the Assembly. Contributions towards stewardship without a 2026 Pledge Form does not meet the qualification for voting.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Lisa (Gertrude) Germaine for being Chrismated into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Thursday, April 9^th. Her godmother is Holly Graves.

Congratulations to Jacob (James) Mestre for being Chrismated into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Saturday, April 11^th. His godfather is Zach West.

Congratulations to Krista (Olga) Witak for being Chrismated into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Saturday, April 11^th. Her godmother is Erica Edquist.

Congratulations to Christian (Moses) Smith for being Baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Saturday, April 11^th. His godfather is Daniel Graves.

Congratulations to Zachary (Justin) Troyer for being Baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Saturday, April 11^th. His godfather is Emmanuel Mamalakis.

Congratulations to Juliette Marquette and her parents, Andy and Katherine on the 40-day Churching which they received on Sunday, April 12^th.

Congratulations to Eutychios Nikolaos Zervakis and his parents, Pete and Katerina on the 40-day Churching which they received on Monday, April 13^th.

Congratulations to Wyatt Arthur Long and his parents, Zeke and Mia on the 40-day Churching which they received on Saturday, April 18^th.

Congratulations to Esme Irene Irmiger, daughter of Charlie and Addison, for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Saturday, April 18^th. Her godmother is Eugenie Acra.

Congratulations to Lenora Mae Sorge, daughter of Kory and Anna, for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Sunday, April 19^th. Her godmother is Kelly Trezek.

Congratulations to Edwin Michael Trezek, son of Kenneth and Kelly, for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Sunday, April 19^th. His godmother is Claire Snoeyenbos.

STEWARDSHIP --- 2026 Treasure GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households ($420,000) --- As of Thu, April 16^th, we have received 223 Stewardship Pledges totaling $491,057 – we have reached and surpassed the Treasure part of our Stewardship. We still want to encourage everyone to submit your 2026 Pledge to reach and surpass 350 households. To date, we received $160,782.75 from Pledged Households and $29,360.35 from non-pledged households.

Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

FOUNDATION GALA TICKETS --- Purchase your Gala tickets to our 2^nd Foundation Gala fundraiser. RSVP by May 10^th. Tickets can be purchased at https://onecau.se/_euna31

FOUNDATION GALA SPONSORSHIP --- Your sponsorship is more than a gift; you are sustaining our faith for future generations. Go to https://onecau.se/_euna31 to learn more or become a sponsor! Questions? Contact Pat Galanis 414-803-5664.

HOLY CROSS CATECHESIS PROGRAM --- Session 2, Apr 27-May 22 --- Learn more about your faith from experts in their fields. www.thescriptoriuminitiative.org/

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS used at Annunciation --- handouts on the Rack by the Book Store!

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place to buy gifts. The bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, & seasonal gifts. We can special order icons! lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

OCWA SCHOLARSHIP DINNER SAVE THE DATE --- April 30^th at Alioto’s starting at 5:30pm --- Keynote speaker: Pres. Maggie Sas. RSVP form on our website annunciationwi.org

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

FANARI CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED - 5-week paid positions available - If you’re looking for a meaningful, faith-filled way to spend your summer, consider applying to be a Fanari Camp counselor! You can find the application at www.fanari.camp

OCWA SCHOLARSHIP DINNER SAVE THE DATE --- April 30th at Alioto’s starting at 5:30pm --- Keynote speaker: Pres. Maggie Sas. RSVP form on our website annunciationwi.org