The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Luke the Evangelist

St. Iakovos Retreat Center (SIRC) Sunday!

Students From Divine Savior Holy Angels joining us for worship, please welcome them! https://facebook.com/annunciationchurch/videos/ (stream services online)

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20261018.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Luke the Evangelist; Marinos the Martyr
• Mode: 2^nd  |   Matins Gospel: 8^th      
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 20:19-31
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18
• Gospel Reading : Luke 10:16-21

- Matins: George Papachristou  |  Divine Liturgy: Choir

- Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos  |   Greeter: Liz Lumb  

- Prosphora: Kathy Galanis

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

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

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

- Coffee Social: Daughter of Penelope

- Encyclical for St. Iakovos Retreat Center Sunday can be found online at https://chicago.goarch.org/sirc-sunday/

- 12:30pm GOYA Pickleball Fun at Wagner Park

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 18^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.

ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES --- Sat, Oct 24 @ 9am-12noon. All are welcome, no charge, RSVP and fill out the form https://tinyurl.com/accessibility-workshop or text 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, Call office to register.

PHILOPTOCHOS WINTER COAT DRIVE --- Nov. 1st-10th we are accepting coats, mittens, scarves, gloves, and snow pants sizes 3T to youth XXL. Drop off in Cultural Center.

PARISH ASSEMBLY SAVE THE DATE --- Sun, Nov. 8 after Liturgy, in the Cultural Center Gym. 

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, Oct. 15^th, we have received 299 Stewardship Pledges totaling $433,137.35. To date, we received $328,837.63 from Pledged Households and $54,718.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.

ANNUNCIATION PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD --- It's that time of the year again! Follow the link below to be included in the 2026 parish Christmas card! You must fill out the form in person or online by Sun, Nov. 15th to be included in the parish Christmas card. www.annunciationwi.org/christmas-card-form

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

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.