The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

Welcome back to Rev. Fr. Aurel Sas! He will be co-celebrating with his son, Fr. Ciprian.

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20261011.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
• Mode: 2^nd   |   Matins Gospel: 8^th       
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:11-18
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15
• Gospel Reading : Luke 8:5-15

- Chanters: Erica Edquist & George Papachristou   

- Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos  |   Greeter: Rose Saad  

- Prosphora: Dorothaya Sarandos & Cheryl Haska

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

- Newly Baptized Charles Nicholas will be the first to receive Holy Communion today.

- Memorial Service for Harriette Topitzes (40-days) offered by her family (brother, sister-in-law, godchild, nieces, and nephews and their children).

- Memorial Service commemorating children who had not yet been named whether due to a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death – read announcement about Oct. 15^th remembrance.

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

- Coffee Social: Maria Pandazi & Parish Council

- 12:30pm Wedding

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 15^TH 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 info.

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

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

FEAST DAY OF ST. OLGA --- Oct 26 @ 6pm for Vespers and a presentation & Oct 27 @ 8:30am for Divine Liturgy. Services at Sts. Cyril & Methodius 2505 S 30^th St, Milwaukee.

DN. ELIAS PAGONES PREISTHOOD ORDINATION --- Sat, Oct 31 at St. Haralambos in Niles, IL. Call the office or Fr. Ciprian for car pool. Limited space for luncheon, RSVP to (847) 647-8880.

CATECHISM CLASS --- Mondays @ 6:30-7:30pm – Nov. 2-Dec. 7, 6-classes, Contact the office to register.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Charles Nicholas Zervakis, son of Peter and Katerina, for being Baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Saturday, October 10, 2026. His godparents are George and Demetra Alexiou.

CONGRATULATION to Dennis Mistrioty and Jenna Byrne, who were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Their Koumbaro is Frank Mistrioty.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Kleschen and Samantha Shanahan, who were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Their Koumbaroi are Dimitri and Angelica Chironis.

ANNUNCIATION MINISTRY BROCHURE --- Available in the Narthex, Office, or Coffee Social!

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, Oct. 8^th, we have received 295 Stewardship Pledges totaling $430,012.35. To date, we received $324,912.63 from Pledged Households and $54,433.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

WE HAVE A NEW SECURITY COMPANY watching our grounds during services and events!

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



OCTOBER 15^TH WAVE OF LIGHT – Lighting a candle at 7:00 PM on October 15^th for 1 hour, is one small way to increase awareness and show support for all who are suffering from or may know someone who has suffered a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a still birth, or the loss of an infant. Doing this in every Time Zone will create a 24-hour wave of light. See www.october15th.com

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.