The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, December 15, 2024

11^th Sunday of Luke

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• 11th Sunday of Luke 
• Eleutherios the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Illyricum, and his mother Anthia 
• The Martyr Susannah the Deaconess
• Matins Gospel Reading : Mark 16:9-20 
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 1:8-18 
• Gospel Reading : Luke 14:16-24 

- Mode: Pl. 4  |   Matins Gospel: 3   |  Epistle Reader: Benjamin Blacklock

- Greeter: Neena Konon   |  Prosphora: Allan & Kathryn Jablonsky and Dorothaya Sarandos

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

- 10:00am – Christmas Pageant by Sunday School - Students will go downstairs after Holy Communion to get ready for the Pageant. No classes.

- 10:45am – Christmas Concert & Caroling during Coffee Social in the Grand Hall

- Coffee Social Host: The Very Rev. Fr. Aurel Sas in honor of his 50-year Anniversary of His Ordination to the Priesthood - AXIOS! May God bless him for his many years of service in 4 different countries (2 continents).

- Philoptochos Holiday Greek Pastry Sale – There’s still time to get delicious Greek pastries for Christmas! Members of Philoptochos will be in the Cultural Center during the Coffee Social selling pastries.

Altar Candles in Loving Memory of:

- Maxine Osborn, offered by the Sanidas Family.

- Diane Koukouras (4 yrs), offered by the Koukouras and Johnson Families.



Altar Candles for the Health and Salvation of:

- Elaine Pagedas, in celebration of her 80^th Birthday, offered by her children and their spouses: Elizabeth & Gregory, Michael & Olivia, and Constance & Chris; and by her grandchildren: Andrew, Eleni, Constantine, Ariana, & Cassandra.

- Athene Alex, offered by Renee Alex.

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE --- Ends TODAY - Sun, Dec. 15

This year’s Giving Tree benefits the Sojourner Truth House. Stop by the Giving Tree today to return your gifts unwrapped TODAY. See flyer for information.

GOYA CHRISTMAS PARTY & COOK-OFF --- Sun, Dec. 22 after Divine Liturgy until 1:30pm

Come celebrate the season sharing time together and having a little friendly competition cooking while helping others in need. Lunch will be provided. We’ll be making dinner for the Cathedral Center for about 45-65 people. If your family would like to donate food or help serve food that evening at 6-7pm please let us know.

BLESSING OF LAKE MICHIGAN --- Sun, Jan. 12 at 2:30pm --- Organized by MOCCA; see flyer.

JOY & GOYA SNOW TUBING OUTING --- Sun, Jan. 26, 1:30-4:00pm

Sunburst Winter Park, Kewaskum, WI

+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Roof/Stairs/Plaza Project Update --- Due to the extremely cold weather, the project is now officially postponed until Spring when the weather warms up. We are still working to improve our access and the outside aesthetics during the next couple of weeks. 

Congratulations to Joy Sophia West and her parents, Zachery & Paige West, for the 40-day Churching on Mon, Dec. 9, 2024. Joy was born on October 31, 2024.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – FREE REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!

Enroll your child(ren) at https://tinyurl.com/amke-ym-signup!

COFFEE SOCIAL --- Contact the Office (414-461-9400) to sponsor Coffee Social Jan. 5 or 19.

2024 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the Narthex & the Office.

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 Fri, Dec. 13, 2024, we received 325 Stewardship Pledges totaling $416,811.80 (Received $406,272.23). 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

CROSSROAD 2025 --- Are you an 11^th or 12^th 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 21^st century. Register for a Zoom Information Session & submit an application at crossroadinstitute.org! See flyer for details.

Priority Deadline: January 21, 2025  |  Regular Deadline: February 18, 2025

PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE – www.panhellenicsf.org/

Applications due January 31, 2025. See flyer online for more details.