The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 20, 2025

 6th Sunday of Matthew

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20250720.html (follow liturgical text online)

• The Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah) 

Synaxis of the Russians who were perfected in France: Protopresbyter Alexios Mednedkov, Presbyter Dimitrii Klepinin, Mother Maria Skobtsova, her son Yuri Skobtsov, and Ilia Fondaminskii ; Mother Maria Skobtsova, New-Martyr of France 

• Mode: Plagal 1  |  Matins: Gospel: 6^th
• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:36-53 
• Epistle Reading : St. James' Universal Letter 5:10-20 
• Gospel Reading : Matthew 9:1-8 

- Chanter: Alexis Ganos and Erica Edquist | Epistle Reader: Dena Taff |

- Prosphora: John Panos, Val and Gina Raicu  |  Greeter: Chase Haggard 

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

- Laminated Pre-Communion Prayers are available in the pews.

- Coffee Social Host: Tony and Cheryl Haska

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL --- Mon, July 28 – Fri, Aug 1 --- 9:00am to 12noon

REGISTER NOW your child(ren) 4K through 8th grade. We invite you to learn about Christ and the church while having fun and making friends! ! We need High School students to volunteer and assist; please contact Kim Mamalakis to discuss your availability. REGISTER NOW on our website or click on www.annunciationwi.org

Fr. Jon Boukis’ Visit to Annunciation MKE - Sun, July 27, 2025 --- Fr. Jon Boukis was ordained by Metropolitan Iakovos on July 30, 2005, and was assigned as assistant priest at Annunciation MKE. He and his family will be visiting Milwaukee and the parish where he began his priestly ministry, which included a Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. On Sun, July 27, Fr. Jon will be concelebrating (with Fr. Ciprian, a close friend) at the same Altar where he began his priesthood 20 years ago. Fr. John Boukis, Pres. Doreece and their daughter, Lia, will be our guests of honor that day.

ANNUNCIATION 20^th GOLF OUTING --- Sunday, August 24^th --- 12pm – 9 pm at Western Lakes Golf Club for a fun day of fellowship and golf, followed by dinner and a silent auction! 10% of the proceeds will benefit the Team Bryce Foundation. REGISTER NOW by clicking www.annunciationwi.org/golf-outing

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

KOINONIA --- Thank you for the photos, messages, flyers & updates for July/August Issue must be submitted to media@annunciationwi.org. As announced before, this 2-month (July-August) issue will be finalized, printed and mailed this week of Mon, July 21. 

STEWARDSHIP ---As of Thursday, July 17^th, we have received 234 Stewardship Pledges totaling $349,874.80. To date, we received $231,561.18 from Pledged Households and $40,739.25 from non-pledged households and donors. 2025 Goal: 400+ Pledged Households ($450,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2025 n 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

Eleni Dalianis, our full-time Church Office Administrator, is out of the country and will be returning to work on Fri, Aug. 1, 2025. All office communication (emails: info@annunciationwi.org & phone calls: 414-461-9400) will be handled by our capable and dependable volunteers during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Sarah Kojis, our part-time Financial Admin, can be reached for all financial and stewardship matters at accounting@annunciationwi.org or 414-279-0379 on Mon, Thu, & Fri.

SPONSOR A COFFEE SOCIAL - August 10th, 31st, and September 14? --- Contact the Office: 414-461-9400

BE A GREETER ON SUNDAYS? --- Contact Liz Lumb: 262-366-9106 or thinlizzy125@gmail.com

OPERATION CLASSROOM --- July 14 - August 18 - This School Supply Drive initiative by Philoptochos is designed to help underserved and underfunded schools, and this year, we are happy to again support the children of Engleburg Elementary, a school within our local community. Please see the flyer.