The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, June 14th, 2026

2nd Sunday of Matthew

Welcome to the Lighthouse Campers joining us for Divine Liturgy TODAY!

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260614.html (follow liturgical text online)

• The Holy Prophet Elisha
• Methodius the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
• Mode: 1^st   |   Matins Gospel: 2^nd
• Matins Gospel Reading : Matthew 16:1-8
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 2:10-16
• Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:18-23

- Chanter: Pres Maggie & George P.   |  Greeter: Anna Stamas  |  Epistle Reader: Cassie Zwart

- Prosphora: Koutras Family and Mykonos Restaurant (Ilias Demolas)

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

- 40-Day Memorial Service for Theodore (Teddy) Koutras offered by Connie, his wife, Eleni and Tiffany, his daughters, and Theo and Andrea, his grandchildren.

- Coffee Social: George Mistrioty

- 40-day Churching of Elias Skenandore, Mother Leah and Father Ian.

- Chrismation of Mackenzie (Kalliope) Manske. Godmother: Danielle (Dionisia) Kolintzas.

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Theodore (Teddy) Koutras (40-days) offered by Connie, his wife, Eleni and Tiffany, his daughters, and Theo and Andrea, his grandchildren.

- Paris Procopis (3-yrs) offered by the family of Paris Procopis.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

ANNUNCIATION GREEK FEST --- Join us June 19-21 at the Waukesha Expo Center! We are looking for volunteers! Reach out to Michael Stavropoulos or a booth leader; see flyer below.

Vacation Church School Save the Date - 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 scan the QR code on the flyer below. 

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Elias Skenandore and his parents, Leah and Ian, on the 40-Day Churching which they received on Sunday, June 14^th.

Congratulations to Mackenzie (Kalliope) Manske on her Chrismation into the Greek Orthodox Christian faith. Her Godmother is Danielle (Dionisia) Kolintzas.

SAVE THE DATE --- 21^st Annual Golf Outing --- Sun, Aug. 23^rd at Western Lakes Golf Club

STEWARDSHIP GOAL --- 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, June 11^th, we have received 258 Stewardship Pledges totaling $460,662.35. To date, we received $223,914.75 from Pledged Households and $43,501.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship

JUNE KOINONIA available online now! www.annunciationwi.org/publications/koinonia

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- The place for gifts or special order icons! Books, icons, kids activities, and items for your prayer corner! lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

TOSA GREEK FEST --- June 12-14 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church

KIMISSIS GREEK FEST --- June 26-28 at Kimissis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church



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