The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

2nd Sunday of Luke

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20261004.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens
• Domnina the Martyr and her daughters
• Mode: 1^st   |   Matins Gospel: 7^th       
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:1-10
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11
• Gospel Reading : Luke 6:31-36

- Matins: George Papachristou   Divine Liturgy: Choir   

- Epistle Reader: Grace Busse |   Greeter: Anna Stamas  

- Prosphora: Andy and Vicki Sarandos & Dorothaya Sarandos

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

- Newly Baptized Elias Skenadore will be the first to receive Holy Communion today.

- Sunday School Students please proceed to the Cultural Center after Holy Communion.

- Coffee Social: Philoptochos

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- Father John Ketchum (6 mos) offered by Sue and Dennis Stappas.

- Dr. William Rouman offered by his wife Diane, children, and grandchildren. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

ST. IAKOVOS RETREAT CENTER TOWN HALL --- Oct 8 from 6pm-7:30pm on Zoom. Join the call for updates on fundraising and long-term planning. Register at www.chicago.goarch.org

STOCK YOUR FREEZER BAKE SALE --- Philoptochos host fall bake sale! Orders must be placed by Sun, Oct. 18^th. Pick up is Sun, Nov. 1 & Sat, Nov 7. See flyer for more information.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY RETREAT --- Sat, Oct. 17th from 9:00am – 3:30pm at Sts. Constatine and Helen. Free to attend, food & childcare (register your kids by Oct. 3rd). (414) 778-1555

GOYA PICKLEBALL FUN --- Sun, Oct. 18th at 12:30pm at Wagner Park. Come enjoy a picnic lunch and play pickleball together! RSVP to Helene Tzougros by Oct. 11th (262) 366-9590.

ACCESSIBLITY & INCULSION WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES --- Sat, Oct 24 from 9am-12noon. All are welcome, no charge, RSVP to Fr. Tom Mueller (414) 861-5801.

DN. ELIAS PAGONES PREISTHOOD ORDINATION --- Sat, Oct 31 at St. Haralambos in Niles. Reach out to Fr. Ciprian for carpool. Limited space for luncheon, RSVP to (847) 647-8880.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNUNCIATION MINISTRY BROCHURE --- Available in the Narthex, Office, or Coffee Social! You can also view it online at www.annunciationwi.org/publications/ministry-brochure

DONATING FROM A FINANCIAL INSITIUTION --- Please put your name in the memo line so we know how to thank you & how to allocate the donation. If you have recently donated from a financial institution (e.g. Fidelity) please contact the office to make sure we have properly received your donation. Thank you to all donors for supporting our ministries!

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, Oct. 1^st, we have received 291 Stewardship Pledges totaling $478,387.35. To date, we received $319,208.63 from Pledged Households and $52,418.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

DOORS OPEN THANK YOU --- An amazing Saturday! We welcomed 1,100 visitors!! We made $400 (free will offering). Pastries raised $4,000!!! Bookstore raised $400.

2025 CHICAGO METROPOLIS IMPACT REPORT --- Read about stories, data, and results from across our Metropolis. View on www.chicago.goarch.org/annual-impact-25

HCHC SCHOLORSHIP FUND DINNER --- Thu, Nov. 5 at 6pm in Addison, IL. Help support the students who are the future clergy and lay leaders of the church! chicago.goarch.org/hchc

METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION OPPORTUNITY. The Metropolis of Chicago Foundation is seeking a Director to fill a spot on its Board of Directors. Applications should be sent to Vicki at vkarl@gomocfoundation.org and are due Nov 2^nd.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

MAKE PRAYER A PART OF EVERY DAY --- The Encounter Prayer App! Explore daily prayers, Scripture, Psalms, Saints' lives, & more! Everything on the app is available in both text and audio formats. Designed for Apple & Android phones. Available for free in the app store.