The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

Sunday of the Paralytic

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260426.html (follow liturgical text online)

The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura

• Peter the Wonderworker
• Mode: 3^rd   |  Matins Gospel: 5^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:12-35
• Epistle Reading : Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42
• Gospel Reading: John 5:1-15

- Matins: George Papachristou & Tommy Calvy  |  Liturgy: Choir  |  Greeter: Liz Lumb  

- Epistle Reader: Liz Lumb   |    Prosphora: Milica Godic

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

- Coffee Social: Annunciation Philoptochos

- Please Take Easter Lilies to your home – they are in the Foyer; first come first served.

- Philoptochos Bake Sale TODAY in the Cultural Center during Coffee Social.

- Foundation Gala Tickets on Sale TODAY in the Cultural Center during Coffee Social.

- Spring General Assembly: In the Gym following Coffee Social --- You are invited to attend the 2026 Spring Parish Assembly. According to the Archdiocesan Regulations and our Parish bylaws, as an Eligible Voter you must:

(1) be in good canonical standing with the Orthodox Church,

(2) have submitted a Stewardship Pledge Form for 2026,

(3) have fulfilled 25% of the Treasure amount pledged for 2026. If you are catching up stewardship on Sunday, please don’t place it in the collection basket but bring it to the office and give to the Treasurer.

Contributions towards stewardship without a 2026 Pledge Form does not meet the qualification for voting. Stewardship giving statements have been mailed with the Assembly Agenda. Go to https://www.annunciationwi.org/parish-assembly for all Assembly info. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

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

LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL & ICE CREAM SOCIAL --- May 17^th --- All Sunday School students and families are welcome! Father Ciprian will present the students with graduation certificates and we will also wish the Seniors good luck on their next chapter in life. A Sign-Up Genius will be sent out soon to all the Sunday School families for the Ice Cream Social.

MEMORIAL DAY CEMETERY PRAYERS --- Mon, May 24 --- Fr. Ciprian will be doing prayers for the departed at Pinelawn and Wisconsin Memorial. See the flyer for more information.

METROPOLIS JUNIOR OLYMPICS --- May 23^rd --- Kids ages 7 to 18 yrs old participate in group and individual sports. Reach out to Greg if interested 262-391-0867.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

PHILOPTOCHOS SENIOR GIFT --- The Philoptochos is gifting all the High School Seniors a gift! Please fill out the form found attached in the Messenger or on our website! Please fill out the form as soon as possible so they can plan accordingly.

STEWARDSHIP --- 2026 Treasure GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households ($420,000) --- As of Thu, April 30^th, we have received 234 Stewardship Pledges totaling $478,432.35 – we have reached and surpassed the Treasure part of our Stewardship by over $55,000. Thank you to all our current stewards who have stepped up your overall giving. We continue, of course, to encourage everyone to submit your 2026 Pledge to reach and surpass 350 households as well. To date, we received $174,823.75 from Pledged Households and $38,165.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

MAY KOINONIA --- is now available online! www.annunciationwi.org/publications/koinonia

SUMMER CHURCH SCHOOL Save the Date --- Mon-Fri, August 10-14 --- A Rainbow of Feasts!

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.

+++ 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

JOIN OUR SISTER PARISH for the Feast of Sts. Constantine and Helen --- May 20^th & 21^st --- Vespers on May 20^th at 6pm. Matins & Liturgy on May 21^st at 8am & 9am. All services at Sts. Constantine and Helen; 2160 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

YAL NATIONAL CONVERENCE --- Register now! https://www.clergylaity.org/yalconference