Annunciation

Greek Orthodox Church

Our Mission: “Grow our Love for God, for each other, and for our neighbors.”

9400 W. Congress St. Milwaukee, WI 53225 | www.annunciationwi.org

Office: 414-461-9400 | Mon- Fri 10:00 am-4:00 pm | info@annunciationwi.org


Priest: Rev. Dr. Ciprian Sas | Father's Days Off: Wed/Thu

Schedule an appointment with Fr. Ciprian at www.tinyurl.com/bookfather


www.facebook.com/annunciationchurch/

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The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin


Sunday, March 22nd, 2026


Sunday of St. John Climacus



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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260322.html (follow liturgical text online)

- Matins: George Papachristou   |   Liturgy: Choir  |  Greeter: Neena Konon

- Epistle Reader: Cassie Zwart  |   Prosphora: Dorothaya Sarandos

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

- Coffee Social: Pinelawn Memorial Park

- 2:00pm Adult Greek Dance Practice

 

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Dr. Thomas Pagedas  (6yrs) offered by his loving wife, Elaine, his children and grandchildren.

- Steven Alex (14yrs) offered by Athene Alex and family.

 

Altar Candle for the Health and Salvation of:

- My Children and Grandchildren offered by Patra Gianoulakis for the Feast of the Annunciation (3/25).

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

ANNUNCIATION FEAST DAY --- March 24/25 --- Mark the dates and come celebrate!


CLEANING ANGELS --- Sat, Mar. 28 - 9am-12noon --- Excellent Time & Talent opportunity.


Sat, Mar. 28 --- Ordination of Bishop-Elect Dionysios of Zenopolis in Chicago, IL


PHILOPTOCHOS PASTRY SALE --- Order by Mar. 24 --- annunciation-bake-sale.square.site/ You can order online or with the form in the Koinonia and Messenger.


PALM SUNDAY PLAKI & FISH FRY DINNER --- RSVP form due Mar. 30 --- Philoptochos invites you to the Annual Palm Sunday Dinner on Apr. 5 after Liturgy! Find the form on our website.



 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT & GROWTH --- Lenten Wednesday & Friday Evenings at 5:30pm


HOLY CROSS CATECHESIS PROGRAM --- Session 1, Mar 9-30 & Session 2, Apr 27-May 22  www.thescriptoriuminitiative.org/ Learn more about your faith from experts in their fields.


LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FAITH --- Go to faith.goarch.org to learn more!


EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS used at Annunciation --- handouts on the Rack by the Book Store!


SCHEDULE YOUR CONFESSION --- Pascha is just around the corner! tinyurl.com/bookfather


STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, March 19th, we have received 199 Stewardship Pledges totaling $457,058 – we have reached and surpassed the Treasure part of our Stewardship, thanks to the generosity of currently pledged stewards. We still want to encourage everyone to submit your 2026 Pledge to reach and surpass 350 households as well. To date, we received $134,577.08 from Pledged Households and $21,154 from non-pledged households and donors. 2026 Goal: 350+ Pledged Households ($420,000).

Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.


SARAH KOJIS HAS RETIRED --- A heartfelt thank you to Sarah for her devoted and tireless work for 6.5 years. We wish her happiness and joy as she has entered the chapter of grandmotherhood. Email accounting@annunciationwi.org for all financial communication.


THANK YOU to all who donated our 2026 Lenten Adornments! They have all been donated!


ALONG THE WAY --- Pick up your Along The Way book on Sundays in the office! Every stewardship family receives one free copy! $10 suggested donation for more than one copy.


SUNDAY SCHOOL OCMC COIN BOXES --- During Lent, our students & families collect change in coin boxes for OCMC. Pick up a box from Sunday School or church office & be generous.


BOOKSTORE NEWS --- Perfect place buy Lenten books. The bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, & seasonal gifts. Buy a bookstore gift card! lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.


FOUNDATION GALA SPONSORSHIP --- Your sponsorship is more than a gift, you are sustaining our faith for future generations. Go to https://onecau.se/_euna31 to learn more or become a sponsor! Questions? Contact Pat Galanis 414-803-5664.

 

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

FANARI --- REGISTRATION OPENS: Mar. 9 --- www.fanari.camp/summercamp Fr. Ciprian attending Week 5 (July 12-18). Financial assistance available, reach out to Fr. Ciprian.


OCWA Scholarship --- Deadline Apr. 10 --- contact Vivian Limberatos 414-588-7969 or Ana Treptow 414-469-2300

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