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, July 19th, 2026

Sunday of the Holy Fathers

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20260719.html (follow liturgical text online)

- Chanters: Alexis Ganos & Erica Edquist  |  Epistle Reader: Gene Wright  

- Greeter: Lynn Knutson  |   Prosphora: Mykonos Family Restaurant (Ilias Demolas)

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

- Memorial Service for Andrew Heimerl (40 days) loving son and brother, offered by his loving parents, Wally and Franceen and brother Stavros.

- Updates from Clergy-Laity & Philoptochos Convention immediately following Liturgy

- Fanari Camp recap from our campers

- Coffee Social: Anonymous

- 12:30pm Baptism Sacrament

 

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Andrew Heimerl (40 days) offered by his parents Wally and Franceen for their loving son.

- Andrew Heimerl (40 days) offered by his brother Stavros for his loving brother.

- Vasilios Zervas offered by Dean and Vicky Zervas and family. 

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

CATECHISM CLASS --- August 3, 7, 10, 12 --- 7:00pm-8:00pm (After 6pm Paraklesis)

This 4 Session Catechism Class will take place after the Paraklesis Services during the Dormition Fast. While the class is open to everyone, Fr. Ciprian invites all our inquirers and catechumens to attend this class as part of your catechism/learning & formation; 

Call the Office to register.

Vacation Church School --- Mon-Fri, August 10-14 - A Rainbow of Feasts – The Liturgical Colors of the 12 Great Feasts. Grades K4-8th. High School age kids are encouraged to volunteer. Register on Realm or see flyer below for QR code.


21st Annual Golf Outing --- Sun, Aug. 23rd at Western Lakes Golf Club. Enjoy a day of golfing & fellowship followed by a night of dinner, raffles, & an auction. agocgolfouting.square.site


OPERATION CLASSROOM School Supply Drive --- Jul. 14th – Aug. 18th in the Cultural Center. Support Engleburg Elementary School students this school year!


 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Nick Kanavas & Ally Goldsmith who being united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, July 18. May their household always be filled with every good thing. Their koumbaros is Dennis Mistrioty.


CONGRATULATIONS to Nicholas Chironis, son of Dimitri and Angelica, for being Baptized into the Orthodox Christian Faith on Sunday, July 19. His godmother is Andrea Chironis.


CONGRATULATIONS to Demi (Anastasia) Kaja, daughter of Jason and Kylie on the 40-day Churching received on Friday, July 10th.


COLLECTION FOR KETCHUM FAMILY FUND --- The Metropolis of Chicago Clergy Syndesmos is announcing a benefit for Pres. Veronica Ketchum and her family. Please consider supporting the Ketchum family by donating to this fund. Checks can be made payable to “Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church” or directly to the “National Financial Services." The Memo Line should say "Ketchum Family Fund."


PARAKLESIS NAMES can be submitted --- blue slips can be found in the narthex or in the church office. Please submit names of the living by August 1st.


CREATE COMMUNITY --- Host a Coffee Social this Summer!! 7/26, 8/2 & 8/9 available.

STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 350+ Pledged Households (Treasure: $420,000) --- As of Thu, July 16th, we have received 269 Stewardship Pledges totaling $463,532.35. To date, we received $243,951.75 from Pledged Households and $48,426.35 from non-pledged households. Submit your 2026 Stewardship Pledge ONLINE NOW www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship.


ANCIENT GREEK CLASS --- Thursday nights in the Cultural Center. Hosted by Isaac Sommers, PHD Candidate at Marquette University. Please contact Isaac Sommers at (651) 353-9790 


+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

OCWA FALL RETREAT --- Sept 25-26th at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center --- Register before July 1st for early bird pricing! After July 1st prices increase. Registration closes on Aug. 31st. See flyer below or reach out to Zorica eadsmom@att.net

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