The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, December 7, 2025

10th Sunday of Luke

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- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20251207.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
• Athenodoros the Martyr of Mesopotamia
• Mode: 1^st  |  Matins Gospel: 4^th   
• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:1-12
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-19
• Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17

- Matins: George Papachristou & Tommy Calvy  |  Divine Liturgy: Choir  |  Greeter: Rose Saad

- Epistle Reader: Benjamin Blacklock  |   Prosphora: Fr. Ted Triffon and Andy & Vicki Sarandos

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

- St. Nicholas Service Project – After Communion, students go to church basement for a short lesson on St. Nicholas, then come up for the presentation & blessing of collected gifts at the end of the Divine Liturgy; during Coffee Social, the kids will make cards and blankets to give away.

- Coffee Social in the Foyer: Philoptochos

- JOY Basketball Practice following Sunday School, talk to Greg Papachristou to join

- 12:30pm Baptism Sacrament

Altar Candle for Health and Salvation of:
- Fr. Joe and Pres. Vasiliki Tzougros for the occasion of their 65^th wedding anniversary. Offered with love by their children and grandchildren.

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- Ted Schrubbe offered by his loving parents, Kathy and Glenn.

- Eugene, Stella, and Pamela Stawski missing you with grateful, loving hearts. Offered by Chet and Ellen Nygren. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

JOY BASKETBALL PRACTICE --- JOY Basketball weekly practice starts Dec. 7^th after Sunday School. The tournament is Jan 30 - Feb 1. Reach out to Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867 to join the team

PHILIPTOCHOS GIVING TREE --- Deadline for bringing gifts is Wednesday, December 10th.

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS --- Sun, Dec. 14 (during Coffee Social) --- Nomination Forms are available in the Narthex and Office. Nomination Form, Bio & Picture Deadline Sun, Dec. 7. You must be a steward in good standing, youth protection trained, & attend a P.C. seminar.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Rehearsal & Caroling at Greek Manor --- Dec. 20^th ---- 9:00am Rehearsal & Brunch; Caroling at the Manor will be at 12:00pm. For questions, contact Kim Mamalakis.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Esme Irmiger and her parents, Addison and Charlie, on the 40-day Churching on Saturday, Dec. 6^th. Esme was born on Oct. 28^th.

CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel Diambri, son of Dominic and Lexi Diambri, for being baptized into the Orthodox Faith on Sunday, Dec. 7^th. His godparents are Timothy & Nikoleta Economou.

CHRISTMAS ADORNMENTS --- Help decorate our Church for Christmas! Donate towards a poinsettia, 4 left ($45). Call the office if you would like to donate.

HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL ---- Create Community --- Available dates: 12/14, 12/21, & 1/4

BECOME A 2026 KOINONIA DONOR --- Renew or become a donor by December 15th, 2025.



BOOKSTORE NEWS --- The Church bookstore is the perfect place to shop this holiday season. The church bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, jewelry, prayer ropes, t-shirts and beautiful seasonal gifts. NEW! Buy a bookstore gift card for your friends and family! You can place order after Liturgy or email lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE FAITH (for adults) --- Everyone is invited!

Tuesday Mornings (10:30am-11:30am) Orthodox Life Class – broad range of topics

Wednesday Evenings (7:00pm-8:00pm) Bible Study – Epistle Readings lessons & teachings

1^st & 3^rd Tuesday (5:30pm-6:30pm) Orthodox Christianity: History, Theology, and Practice

For catechumens but open to all. tinyurl.com/agoc-orthodox-education archive of materials.



STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, December 4^th, we have received 284 Stewardship Pledges totaling $411,644.80. To date, we received $413,971.92 from Pledged Households and $39,902.50 from non-pledged households and donors. 2025 Goal: 400+ Pledged Households ($450,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2025 Stewardship Pledge Form is available ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

METROPOLIS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION --- Dec. 14^th --- Join the Chicago Metropolis at The Carlisle. Open house from 4pm-7pm. Contact Fr. Ciprian about carpooling. 

Daughters of Penelope Scholarships --- The annual scholarships to high school seniors looking to advance their education is open! Please submit your name to Cathy Spyres at spycath@aol.com.

Parent University --- Parent University sessions focus on helping the Church’s faith move from one generation to the next. Run by OYM, Family Synaxis, and St. Athanasios Church. Three sessions: December 3, March 12, May 2. Register online at: www.saintathanasios.com/parent-university

CrossRoad Summer Applications Are Open! --- For students in 11^th & 12^th grade. Join CrossRoad for an unforgettable summer as you dive into your faith. crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/

The Encounter App --- Daily prayers, Scripture, Psalms, and Saints lives. Free on all mobile devices in the app store.