The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 12th, 2026

6th Sunday of Matthew

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260712.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Proclus & Hilary the Martyrs of Ancyra; Our Holy Father Michael of Maleinus
• Mode: Pl 1^st   |   Matins Gospel: 6^th   
• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:36-53
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 9:1-8

- Chanters: George Papachristou, Tommy Calvy & Jenny Ljungqvist  

- Epistle Reader: Tony Haska  | Greeter: Rose Saad  

- Prosphora: Holly & Dan Graves and Marlene Ego & Family

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

- Memorial Service for Lisa Gertrude May (40-days) offered by Christian Smith, Holly and Dan Graves.

- Memorial Service for Toula (Panayiotoula) Petropoulos Karides (1-year) offered by her daughter Marlene, son Steven, and daughter-in-law Julie Karides, and grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. We will miss you always.

- Coffee Social: Marlene Ego & Family in memory of Toula Karides, their mother.

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Eleni Nassopoulos (40 days) offered by Angie Nassopoulos Schmidt & family.

- Ivan Alexander Nausieda on the occasion of his birthday (7/11). Offered by his mother, Evonne Winston.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

CATECHISM CLASS --- August 3, 7, 10, 12 --- 7:00pm-8:00pm (After 6pm Paraklesis)

This 4 Session Catechism Class will take place after the Paraklesis Services during the Dormition Fast. While the class is open to everyone, Fr. Ciprian invites all our inquirers and catechumens to attend this class as part of your catechism/learning & formation; 

Call the Office to register.

UPDATES FROM Clergy Laity & Philoptochos Convention --- Next Sunday after church.

Vacation Church School --- Mon-Fri, August 10-14 - A Rainbow of Feasts – The Liturgical Colors of the 12 Great Feasts. Grades K4-8^th. High School age kids are encouraged to volunteer. Register on Realm or see flyer below.

21^st Annual Golf Outing --- Sun, Aug. 23^rd at Western Lakes Golf Club. Enjoy a day of golfing & fellowship followed by a night of dinner, raffles, & an auction. agocgolfouting.square.site

OPERATION CLASSROOM School Supply Drive --- Jul. 14^th – Aug. 18^th in the Cultural Center. Support Engleburg Elementary School students this school year!

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Wyatt Arthur (Athanasios), son of Zeke and Mia Long, for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian faith on Sat, July 11^th. His godmother is Alexandra Lomasney.

GREEK FESTIVAL SURVEY --- We want your insight! Fill out the form and tell us how we did! Encourage your friends and family to do so as well! https://forms.gle/aPv3cAKqNN4A2TkH8

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, July 9^th, we have received 268 Stewardship Pledges totaling $462,832.35. To date, we received $240,841.75 from Pledged Households and $48,046.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

ANCIENT GREEK CLASS --- Thursday nights in the Cultural Center. Hosted by Isaac Sommers, PHD Candidate at Marquette University. Please contact Isaac Sommers at (651) 353-9790 

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

OCWA FALL RETREAT --- Sept 25-26^th at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center --- Register before July 1^st for early bird pricing! After July 1^st prices increase. Registration closes on Aug. 31^st. See flyer below or reach out to Zorica eadsmom@att.net