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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
EVENING AT ANNUNCIATION --- Sat, Nov. 9 – 6:00pm - 10:00pm
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW for this SOCIAL & FUN event at tinyurl.com/evening-2024.
PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON --- Sat, Dec. 7
Blue Mound Country Club - 10122 W. North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI
Cocktails & Raffle at 11:00am, Luncheon at 12:30pm. RSVP deadline: Nov, 15.
Email AnnunciationWI.Philoptochos@gmail.com for more information.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENTION: ACCESS TO CHURCH --- Beginning today and until further notice, we will only be able to access the front of the Church through the Southeast side of the Church, via the newly poured stairs. There will NOT be any ADA ramp access during this time. We will have signs directing people to the new stairs. If you are not able to navigate the exterior stairs, we encourage you to view the Live Streaming in the Cultural Center’s Media Room.
Congratulations to Sophia Annoula Stamas and her parents, Paul & Cassie Stamas, for the 40-day Churching on Fri, Nov. 1, 2024. Sophia was born on September 21, 2024.
Congratulations to Kirk & Parry (Zervas) Glad for being united and conjoined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, November 2, 2024. May their household always be filled with every good thing. Their Koumbaroi are Kosta Zervas & Jes Davies.
Maria Haros fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 93. The Funeral Service at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 W. National Ave., New Berlin, WI, will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 12:30pm, preceded by Visitation at 11:30am. May her soul rest in peace among the saints and may her memory be eternal!
ATTENTION ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS 3K-5K: This year we have experienced a blessing of increased student enrollment in our kindergarten classroom. To better meet the different developmental needs of our kindergarten students we will be separating the kindergarten classroom into two separate classrooms: 4K/5K and 3K (preschool pending securing volunteers). Beginning this Sunday, Nov. 3rd, the kindergarten classroom will host 4K/5K students only. Currently, we are looking for volunteers to teach in the preschool classroom. To proceed with creating a 3K classroom, we will need 3 to 4 volunteer teachers and 2 substitute teachers for this age group. (This is based on student to teacher ratio appropriate for the developmental needs of the number of preschoolers that are enrolled). All teachers will need to complete a background check and youth safety training course (online). Until we secure teacher volunteers, we will be placing a hold on programming for 3K. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. We truly want the best classroom environment for all our students. It is truly a blessing to have so many young students eager to attend Sunday School. We pray that you will consider volunteering in the preschool classroom. Please contact Kim or Patti if you wish to volunteer or have any questions. Thank you.
WINTER COAT DRIVE --- Nov 1 – 10 - Philoptochos is hosting a Winter Coat Drive benefiting the kids at Engleburg Elementary. Please bring new or gently used & freshly laundered items for donation between November 1st-10th at the Cultural Center. See flyer for more details.
NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SUNDAY --- Nov. 10 - November 1 is the feast day of Sts. Cosmas and Damianos, the patron saints of Philoptochos. In honor of these holy men, a basket will be passed on National Philoptochos Sun, Nov. 10th to benefit the philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, such as Baloukli Hospital and Nursing Home, schools, and shrines.
PHILOPTOCHOS HOLIDAY GREEK PASTRY SALE --- Sat, Dec. 14
Order Deadline --- Fri, Dec. 6 --- Order form included in this Messenger & Koinonia.
2024 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the Narthex & the Office.
COFFEE SOCIAL --- If you would like to sponsor Coffee Social on Dec. 8, 15, or 22, please contact the Office (414-461-9400).
2024 STEWARDSHIP --- The 2024 Stewardship Pledge Form is available on our website and here https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-2024-pledge. The printed form is available in the Narthex & the Office. Stewardship and other donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. As of Thu, Oct. 31, 2024, we received 309 Stewardship Pledges totaling $393,811.80 (Received $347,589.28). By the end of 2023 we had 367 pledged households, & with your help, we can still exceed 350 Pledged Households & hopefully reach our stewardship goal of $500,000. Please submit your pledge now!!!
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE THANKSGIVING DINNER --- Thu, Nov. 7
***NEW VENUE***: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Milwaukee, WI
5:00pm – Social | 6:00pm – Dinner | RSVP by Oct. 30. See flyer for details!
St Nicholas Orthodox Church --- Sat, Nov. 9
St. Nicholas Church will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of the founding of their parish on Saturday, November 9. Vespers at 5pm, 6pm Dinner & Program at Cedarburg Cultural Center.
FUNDRAISER FOR SEMINARIANS OF METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO --- Thu, Nov. 14
Our HCHC Alumni Reps are hosting a fundraiser on Thu, Nov. 14 at Empress Banquets in Addison, IL. Proceeds for this event will directly benefit the current and future seminarians attending Holy Cross. 6:30pm Cocktails | 7:30pm Dinner. Tickets & Sponsorships can be made at www.saintathanasios.com/hchc. See flyer for more information.
CROSSROAD 2025 --- Are you an 11th or 12th grade high school student? You are invited to the CrossRoad Summer Program! Ask hard questions, build lifelong friendships, and explore your calling as an Orthodox Christian in the 21st century. Apply by January 21, 2025, at https://crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/
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