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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
BYO Paschal Meal --- Holy Pascha, April 20 after the Divine Liturgy - 3:00am-4:00am
Anyone interested in breaking the fast together after the Anastasi Divine Liturgy is welcome and invited to bring your own Pascha/Easter Basket or food to enjoy or share in the Cultural Center Grand Hall. It will be open for all who want to bring their blessed Pascha Baskets or food. The kitchen will be unavailable.
LIFE GIVING SPRING --- Fri, April 25
Join Fr. Ciprian as he travels to these celebrations on the grounds of St. Iakovos Retreat
Center at 920 224th Ave, Kansasville, WI (home of Fanari Summer Camp) & also the mini-pilgrimage that will follow. Speak to Fr. Ciprian or Elias if interested (we will be carpooling).
- 9:00am – Hierarchal Matins & Divine Liturgy at the Life-Giving Spring Chapel @ Retreat Center
- 12:00pm Reception will follow at the Retreat Center, but Reservations are Needed ASAP; Speak to Father Ciprian or email eliaspagones@annunciationwi.org
- 1:00pm – Visit (mini pilgrimage) to nearby monastery or monasteries to venerate relics.
SPRING PARISH ASSEMBLY --- Sun, May 4, after Coffee Social, about 11:45am
Stewardship giving statements will be emailed by April 18, documenting 2025 Quarter 1 Stewardship giving. To be eligible to vote, you need to have given 25% of your 2025 pledge by the time of the Assembly. Contributions towards stewardship without a 2025 Pledge Form does not meet the qualification for voting privileges.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR --- We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Renee Preis will be joining us as our new Church Office Administrator. Renee will begin her full-time assignment after Holy Pascha; please note that the church office will be closed on Bright Monday, April 21. We welcome Renee warmly as we offer our many thanks and gratitude to Sarah Kojis, who has served our parish faithfully and devotedly for 5.5 years as our full-time Office Administrator. Beginning Monday, April 14, Sarah will remain as our part-time Financial Admin.
Important Administrative Announcements:
1. Koinonia – This year, our April & May Koinonia issues are being merged into one issue, which will be mailed out after Pascha.
2. The Pascha Mailing has been mailed. It included: Fr. Ciprian’s Pastoral Paschal Message, Holy Week Schedule of Services, April Calendar, & a Pascha Offering envelope.
3. Pascha/Easter Offering – Your thoughtful offering of whatever amount is much appreciated, and it can be done using the actual Offering Envelope (see Narthex or Office) or online at www.annunciationwi.org > Click: Donate Now > Select: Easter/Pascha Offering.
STEWARDSHIP --- As of April 10, 2025, we have received 183 Stewardship Pledges totaling $277,559.80.
$120,318.79 Received from Pledged Households.
Stewardship Received from Non-Pledged Households is $38,507.79.
With your help, we can prayerfully reach our goal of $450,000.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BAKE SALE --- Extra pastry items will be available for sale during the Plaki dinner on Sunday, April 13.
STEWARDSHIP 2025 --- This year, we have received 183 Pledges by April 10th. If you haven’t already done so, please submit your 2025 Pledge form ASAP, so we reach our goal of 400+ Pledged Households before summer. The 2025 Stewardship Pledge Form is available in the Office, in each Koinonia edition, and you can also submit your pledge form ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org. Remember, if you give monthly via PayPal or our online portal, you still need to submit a pledge form every year.
Thank you to all who have submitted your 2025 Stewardship Pledge form and have begun your giving plan. May our proportional offering of personal time, talents, and treasure always be generous, fruitful, and blessed.
2025 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the past Koinonias online and in the display bins opposite the bookstore.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS --- SHORTENED during Holy Week
Monday & Thursday – 10:00am-4:00pm | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm
COFFEE SOCIAL --- Contact the Office (414-461-9400) to sponsor on June 1.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
2025 Summer Lighthouse Camping ministry --- On behalf of the Metropolis Lighthouse AHEPA Scholarship Program and Awards --- Tues, April 29, 6:00pm
The awards presentation will be made at the Annunciation Cultural Center. This is a FREE event, and light treats and dessert will be served. All are invited to attend and celebrate our graduating High School students who are being recognized by Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter 43. The AHEPA Milwaukee Scholarship Foundation has provided more than $775,000 to outstanding high school graduates since 1959, thanks to the generosity of its supporters.
MYRHH-BEARING WOMEN SAINTS’ DAY & DR. MARY P. HALLICK SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
Thu, May 1, 5:30pm at Alioto's Restaurant with Guest Speaker Duska Stanic: "Building Resilience Through Faith.” Please respond to (262) 737-4398 by Fri, Apr. 25.
IOCC Tailgate event --- Sat, May 3
Vespers begin at 5:00 pm and the program begins at 6:00 pm. The flyer with all the details can be found on our website and in the emailed version of this Messenger.
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE CRAZY HAT LUNCHEON --- Sat, May 10, 11:00am at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.
Put on your most eye-catching hat and join us for cocktails at 11 am. Lunch at 12 noon. Dr. Ellen Censky, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Public Museum will share insights into the Wisconsin Wonders campaign, for the transformation of our natural history museum. Proceeds will benefit the Daughters of Penelope Scholarship Fund and the new Milwaukee Public Museum. Gentlemen are welcome. Admission is $65 per person. See flyer on our website for the details. Register here: http://tiny.cc/MayDOPLuncheon
2025 Summer Lighthouse Camping ministry --- On behalf of the Metropolis Lighthouse Program, please see the flyer online for the 2025 Summer Lighthouse Camping ministry held for High School Graduates from June 21-28, 2025, in Waukesha, WI. Registration is open!
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