The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Sunday of the Publican & Pharisee

Triodion Begins

Welcome Fr. Nikola Radovancevic who is celebrating the Divine Liturgy today!

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260201.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Forefeast of the Presentatio of our Lord and Savior in the Temple
• Tryphon the Martyr; Bridget of Ireland; Timothy the Confessor
• Mode: 1^st  |  Matins Gospel: 1^st    
• Matins Gospel Reading : Matthew 28:16-20
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 8:28-39
• Gospel Reading: Luke 18:10-14

- Matins: George Papachristou   |  Divine Liturgy: Choir  |   Greeter: Anna Stamas   

- Epistle Reader: Elizabeth Lumb  |   Prosphora: Foster & Contos Families and Elizabeth Lumb

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

- Memorial Service for Stella Contos (3yrs) offered by Nick Contos, Dave & Marianne Foster, Michael Contos, Christopher Contos & Ashok Bania, Nicholas, Michael, and Sam Foster.

- Memorial Service for Magdalene Giannokopoulos (30yrs) offered by her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lumb.

- Coffee Social: Foster & Contos Families

- Good Luck to all the youth & young adults playing in the basketball tournament this weekend!

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- Angeline Costakis (2yrs) offered by Chris, Rose Mary, Christie, Amelia, Noah, Alex, Demae Deroucher and her family.

- Toula P. Karides (7mos) offered by her children, Marlene K. Ego and Steven (Julia) Karides, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

- Stella Contos (3yrs) offered by Nick Contos, Dave & Marianne Foster, Michael Contos, Christopher Contos & Ashok Bania, Nicholas, Michael, and Sam Foster.

- Stella Contos (3yrs) offered by Tina & Alex Linardos on the memorial of my beloved sister.

Altar Candle for the Health and Salvation of:

- Andy Buecker and family, Aime, Layla & Liam offered by the Tzougros family.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

PHILOPTOCHOS SWEATSHIRT DRIVE --- Feb. 1 - Feb. 14 --- Let’s help Engleburg Elementary by donating new or gently used sweatshirts. Drop off bin in the Cultural Center Foyer.

SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK DRIVE --- Jan. 11 - Feb. 22 --- Donate gently used books to Next Door Kids to help give books to underprivileged children. Donation bin in Sunday School hallway.

IOCC WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION --- Sat, Feb. 7 --- 5pm Vespers & 6pm Reception. Donations matched up to $10,000 – see flyer! RSVP or donate online at iocc.org/milwaukee

HOPE VALENTINES DAY COOKIE DECORATING --- Sun, Feb. 8 --- During Sunday School students K4-2^nd grade will meet in the Media Room to decorate cookies!

TASTE OF GREECE --- Feb. 14-15 --- Join us for a fun cultural event! If you are interested in volunteering reach out to Greg Papachristou (262) 391-0867/Nicholas Ganos (414) 915-6540.

METROPOLIS PROJECT HOPE SUNDAY --- Sun, Feb. 15 --- Metropolis launches new campaign. Call the office if you would like to spearhead this project, potentially hosted a different day.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL --- Create Community! --- Available dates: 2/22 & 3/8

FEBRUARY KOINONIA has been mailed & can be seen on our website by clicking the link attached: www.annunciationwi.org/publications/koinonia

STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, January 29^th, we have received 81 Stewardship Pledges totaling $170,773. To date, we received $39,312.74 from Pledged Households and $20,955.50 from non-pledged households and donors. 2026 Goal: 350+ Pledged Households ($450,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2026 Stewardship Pledge Form is available ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org.

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place to shop for Lenten books and crafts. The church bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, prayer ropes, & seasonal gifts. NEW! Buy a bookstore gift card! Speak with Loretta, email her at lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

LEARN ABOUT THE FAITH - Wednesday Evening Bible Study classes @ 7:00pm.

Tuesday Orthodox Life classes on Tuesdays @ 10:30am.

Orthodox Spirituality Lectures Series by MOCCA Mondays @ 7:00pm (see flyer). 

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

AHEPA District 13 Scholarships --- Go to ahepadistrict13.org. Application deadline: March 15.

CrossRoad Applications! --- crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/ Deadline: Feb 20.

Lighthouse Camp -- chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse  Registration closes when all spots are full.

New Orthodox Animated Series for Kids called “Sophia” https://orthodoxyforkids.com/

New Movie Release – Based on the story of redemption of St. Moses the Black. Please note *rated R. www.fandango.com/moses-the-black-243537/movie-overview

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