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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
HOLY FRIDAY DECORATING --- April 10th following Royal Hours --- Join us to decorate the church in preparation of Holy Friday night and Pacha.
EASTER EGG HUNT --- April 11th following Liturgy --- Meet outside of the church after Liturgy, all ages welcome to join the hunt.
BRIGHT FRIDAY CELEBRATION --- April 17th --- St. Iakovos Retreat Center. 9:00am Orthros & Divine Liturgy and 12:00pm luncheon to follow. RSVP to Fr. Ciprian ASAP.
MAY KOINONIA DEADLINE --- Please send in Holy Week photos by Monday, April 13th to be included in the May edition of the Koinonia. Email them to media@annunciationwi.org
SPRING PARISH ASSEMBLY --- May 3rd --- Save the Date! – become a Steward now!
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASCHA/EASTER OFFERING ENVELOPES available in the narthex. You can also visit our website at www.annunciationwi.org > Click “Donate Now” > Click the Dropdown Menu & Select “Easter/Pascha Offering”. Please be generous during this festive time of the year.
THE CHURCH OFFICE will be closed on Holy Friday (Apr. 10) & Bright Monday (Apr. 13). Please email info@annunciationwi.org and Eleni will get back to you on April 14th.
HIEARCHAL PASCHAL Encyclicals --- Visit https://chicago.goarch.org/metropolis-news/
STEWARDSHIP --- 2026 Treasure GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households ($420,000) --- As of Thu, April 8th, we have received 213 Stewardship Pledges totaling $478,357 – we have reached and surpassed the Treasure part of our Stewardship, thanks to the generosity of currently pledged stewards. We still want to encourage everyone to submit your 2026 Pledge to reach and surpass 350 households. To date, we received $148,935.75 from Pledged Households and $25,209.35 from non-pledged households and donors.
Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.
FOUNDATION GALA TICKETS --- Purchase your Gala tickets to our 2nd Foundation Gala fundraiser. RSVP by May 10th. Tickets can be purchased at https://onecau.se/_euna31
FOUNDATION GALA SPONSORSHIP --- Your sponsorship is more than a gift; you are sustaining our faith for future generations. Go to https://onecau.se/_euna31 to learn more or become a sponsor! Questions? Contact Pat Galanis 414-803-5664.
HOLY CROSS CATECHESIS PROGRAM --- Session 2, Apr 27-May 22 --- Learn more about your faith from experts in their fields. www.thescriptoriuminitiative.org/
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS used at Annunciation --- handouts on the Rack by the Book Store!
ALONG THE WAY --- Pick up your Along The Way book on Sundays in the office! Every stewardship family receives one free copy! $10 suggested donation for more than one copy.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OCMC COIN BOXES --- During Lent, our students & families collect change in coin boxes for OCMC. Pick up a box from Sunday School or church office & be generous.
BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place buy Lenten books and Pascha gifts. The bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, & seasonal gifts. We can special order icons for you as well! Buy a bookstore gift card! lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
FANARI --- REGISTRATION OPENS: Mar. 9 --- www.fanari.camp/summercamp Fr. Ciprian attending Week 5 (July 12-18). Financial assistance available, reach out to Fr. Ciprian.
OCWA Scholarship --- Deadline Apr. 10 --- contact Vivian Limberatos 414-588-7969 or Ana Treptow 414-469-2300
OCWA SCHOLARSHIP DINNER SAVE THE DATE --- April 30th at Alioto’s starting at 5:30pm --- Keynote speaker: Pres. Maggie Sas. RSVP form on our website annunciationwi.org
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