The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 1st, 2026

5th Sunday of Luke

National Philoptochos Sunday --- The Pastoral Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros is available here: https://tinyurl.com/encyclical-philo-sun-2026

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20261101.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Cosmas and Damian the Holy Unmercenaries, and their mother Theodota
• Mode: Pl 1.   |   Matins Gospel: 11^th       
• Matins Gospel Reading : John 21:14-25
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8
• Gospel Reading : Luke 16:19-31

- Matins: George Papachristou   |  Divine Liturgy: Choir

- Epistle Reader: Gene Wright  |   Greeter: Barb Ditthardt

- Prosphora: Philoptochos & Stoica Family

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

- The Newly Baptized Demi Anastasia Kaja will be the first to receive Holy Communion.

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

- Memorial Service for Aurica Dolberg (3 months) offered by the Stoica Family

- Memorial Service for the Departed Philoptochos Members offered by the Annunciation Philoptochos Society.

- Philoptochos Sunday – A special collection will be passed to help support the philanthropic ministries of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Please give generously.

- Coffee Social: Philoptochos Society

- 12:30pm Baptism of Peter Wilks-Metrou.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

CATECHISM CLASS --- Mondays @ 6:30-7:30pm – Nov. 2 - Dec. 7, 2026. Call office to register.

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

FALL PARISH ASSEMBLY --- Nov 8th following Coffee Social --- You are invited to attend the 2026 Fall Parish Assembly. According to the Archdiocesan Regulations and our Parish bylaws, as an Eligible Voter you must: (1) be in good canonical standing with the Orthodox Church, (2) have submitted a Stewardship Pledge Form for 2026, (3) have fulfilled 75% of the Treasure amount pledged for 2026. Contributions without a 2026 Pledge Form does not meet the qualification for voting. https://www.annunciationwi.org/parish-assembly for more info.

GOYA GET TOGETHER --- Fri, Nov 13^th @ 6-10 PM in the Cultural Center. Sts. Constantine and Helen GOYA will be join us for fun and fellowship! RSVP to Kim Mamalakis (414) 331-4546.

ASSUMPTION MADISON 75^TH ANNIVERSARY GALA --- Sat, Nov 14 @ the Madison Concourse Hotel (5:30pm Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing). A few spots are still available on a First Come First Served basis. Email Margo at margos1255@gmail.com ASAP if interested.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Peter Wilks-Metrou, son of Zack and Anna, for being baptized into the Orthodox Faith on Sun, Nov. 1, 2026. His godparents are Christo Vlahos & Jacque Currie.  

OUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT HAVE BEEN CLOSED. All online donations should now be made through Realm. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our church family!

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

PARISH ETIQUETTE PAMPHLETS --- Available in the Narthex or the office!

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, Oct. 29th, we have received 302 Stewardship Pledges totaling $417,637.35. To date, we received $351,208.63 from Pledged Households and $54,623.35 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

CHRISTMAS ADORNMENTS --- Help decorate the church! Donate towards a poinsettia, 11 left ($45) or wreath, 5 left ($65). Call the office if you would like to donate (414) 461-9400.

+++ 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.

DAUGHTER OF PENELOPE THANKSGIVING DINNER --- Nov 12, 5pm Social & 6pm Dinner. Buffet, dessert, raffle and giving back! $25/person RSVP by Nov 3. (414) 881-0757