The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

8th Sunday of Matthew

Prison Ministry Sunday (Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry)

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260726.html (follow liturgical text online)

• St. Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome
• Mode: Grave  |   Matins Gospel: 8^th  
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:11-18
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 14:14-22

- Chanters: George Papachristou  |  Epistle Reader: Greg Papachristou  

- Greeter: Barb Ditthardt  |   Prosphora: Nathan Elliott

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

- Newly Baptized Nicholas Chrionis & Wyatt Long will be the first to receive Holy Communion today.

- Presentation for Prison Ministry Sunday by George Papachristou (Special Collection).

- Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Day of Remembrance of Hagia Sophia https://www.goarch.org/-/archiepiscopal%C2%A0encyclical%C2%A0on-the-day-of-remembrance-of-hagia-sophia-july-24-2026%C2%A0

- Coffee Social: Ben Blacklock

- 12:00pm Baptism Sacrament

- 4:00pm Vicariate Council Meeting

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Alexander Alex on the occasion of his birthday, July 24^th, offered by anonymous. 

+++ 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.



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 for QR code.

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 Dominic Longo & Jenny Arendt for being united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, July 25. May their household always be filled with every good thing. Their koumbara is Katherine Arendt.

CONGRATULATIONS to George Dimitri Glavas, son of Yianni and Christina, for being Baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Sunday, July 26. His godmother is Anna Glavas.

COLLECTION FOR KETCHUM FAMILY FUND --- The Metropolis of Chicago Clergy Syndesmos created a benefit for Pres. Veronica Ketchum and her family. Please consider supporting the Ketchum family by donating to this fund. You can donate on Realm and choose “Ketchum Family Fund”. Checks can be made payable to “Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church” or directly to the “National Financial Services." Memo Line should say "Ketchum Family Fund."

PARAKLESIS NAMES can be submitted --- blue slips can be found in the narthex or in the church office. Please submit names of the living by August 1^st.

CREATE COMMUNITY --- Host a Coffee Social with a friend!! 8/2 & 8/9 available.

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, July 23^rd, we have received 270 Stewardship Pledges totaling $465,032.35. To date, we received $249,121.75 from Pledged Households and $49,066.35 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 --- Registration closes on Aug. 31^st. See flyer below or reach out to Zorica eadsmom@att.net