The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 10th, 2026

Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

A Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers in our parish family! God bless you!

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260510.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Simon the Zealot & Apostle; Laurence of Egypt; Isodora of Egypt
• Mode: 4^th   |  Matins Gospel: 7^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:1-10
• Epistle Reading : Acts of the Apostles 11:19-30
• Gospel Reading: John 4:5-42

- Matins: George Papachristou   |  Liturgy: Choir  

- Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos   |   Prosphora: Chris Tsounis

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

- Newly Baptized Vasili Noonen, Eleni Haros, & Penelope Morris will be the ones to receive Holy Communion first today.

- Coffee Social: Maria Pandazi

- Please Take Easter Lilies to your home – they are in the Foyer; first come first served.

- Foundation Gala Tickets on Sale TODAY in the Cultural Center during Coffee Social.

- Mother’s Day Photo Booth TODAY in the Cultural Center during Coffee Social.

- 6:00pm Vespers at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Betty Pantazon (4yrs) offered by Dianne Jenson, her daughter.

Altar Candles for the Health and Salvation of:

- John Krenitsky on the occasion of his birthday. God grant you many years! 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

FOUNDATION GALA TICKETS --- Purchase your Gala tickets to our 2^nd Foundation Gala fundraiser. RSVP by May 10^th. Tickets can be purchased at https://onecau.se/_euna31

SUNDAY SCHOOL CEREMONY & ICE CREAM SOCIAL --- May 17^th --- All Sunday School students and families are welcome! Father Ciprian will present the students with graduation certificates and we will also wish the Seniors good luck on their next chapter in life. A Sign-Up Genius will be sent out soon to all the Sunday School families for the Ice Cream Social.

METROPOLIS JUNIOR OLYMPICS in Palos Hills, IL --- Sat, May 23^rd --- Youth 7 to 18 yrs old

Our church hasn’t officially entered this year, but our children have been invited to join Sts. Constantine & Helen – individual and group sports available. Speak to Greg (262-391-0867).

MEMORIAL DAY CEMETERY PRAYERS --- Mon, May 24 --- Please see the flyer and bring your names to Pinelawn or Wisconsin Memorial printed legibly preferably in the English Alphabet.  

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUNDATION GALA SPONSORSHIP --- Your sponsorship is more than a gift; you are helping sustain our faith and ministries for future generations. Go to https://onecau.se/_euna31 to learn more or become a sponsor! Questions? Contact Pat Galanis 414-803-5664.

STEWARDSHIP --- 2026 Treasure GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households ($420,000) --- As of Thu, May 7^th, we have received 241 Stewardship Pledges totaling $429,622.35. To date, we received $185,520.75 from Pledged Households and $39,000.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

MAY KOINONIA --- is now available online! www.annunciationwi.org/publications/koinonia

SUMMER CHURCH SCHOOL Save the Date --- Mon-Fri, August 10-14 --- A Rainbow of Feasts!

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place to buy gifts. The bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, & seasonal gifts. We can special order icons! lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

FANARI CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED - 5-week paid positions available - If you’re looking for a meaningful, faith-filled way to spend your summer, consider applying to be a Fanari Camp counselor! You can find the application at www.fanari.camp

JOIN OUR SISTER PARISH for the Feast of Sts. Constantine & Helen and Holy Ascension --- May 20^th & 21^st --- Vespers on May 20^th at 6:00pm. Matins & Liturgy on May 21^st at 8am & 9am. All services only at Sts. Constantine & Helen (2160 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa WI).

YAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE --- Register now! https://www.clergylaity.org/yalconference

AHEPA CH #43 Scholarship Awards --- May 21 @ 6:00pm Annunciation Cultural Center  ---

No charge to attend. No reservation needed. Light snacks and Beverages will be provided. Parishioners; Nicholas Frangopoulos, Spiro Galanis, & Andrew Thomas will be recognized.