The Messenger - Our Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Sunday Before Nativity

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

- https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/indexes/20251221.html (follow liturgical text online)

• Juliana of Nicomedia & her 630 Companion Martyrs
• Themistocles the Martyr of Myra
• Mode: 3^rd  |  Matins Gospel: 6^th    
• Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 24:36-53
• Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:9-10; 32-40
• Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:1-25

- Matins: George Papachristou & Tommy Clavy | Divine Liturgy: Choir 

- Greeter: Neena Konon

- Epistle Reader: Perry Michalos  |   Prosphora: Andy & Vicki Sarandos

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

- 10:45am Christmas Pageant performed by our Sunday School students in Church

- Coffee Social & Christmas Program – During Coffee Social in the Cultural Center Grand Hall, we will be blessed with good cheer and Christmas Carols sung and/or played by members of our choir and other parishioners.

CHRISTMAS OFFERING --- To make a donation during this season of giving, you can use the “Christmas Offering” Envelopes or make a secure Online Donation by Selecting “Christmas Offering” from the Dropdown https://onrealm.org/AnnunciationGre63884/-/form/give/now

Altar Candle in Loving Memory of:

- John Metrusias (25-yrs) and Dorothy Metrusias (17-yrs) offered by their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Altar Candle for Health and Salvation of:

- Diane Rouman offered by George and Cynthia Kanavas and granddaughter, Stephanie.   

+++ UPCOMING EVENTS

JOY BASKETBALL PRACTICE --- JOY Basketball weekly practice continues after Sunday School. The tournament is Fri-Sun, Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026. (Contact: Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867).

WESTERN REGIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT --- Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 --- Divisions are Joy (7-12), Goya Boys and Goya Girls (13-18), YAL Men and YAL Women (18+). If you are interested in coaching or playing contact Greg Papachristou 262-391-0867. All participants and parents of participating children must be stewards in good standing.

 +++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to Edwin Michael Trezek and his parents, Kelly and Ken, on the 40-day Churching on Saturday, Dec. 13th. Edwin was born on Nov. 4th.

CONGRATULATIONS to John Peter Koremenos, son of Johnny and Stephanie Koremenos, for being baptized into the Orthodox Faith at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church on Saturday, Dec. 20th. His godparents are Michael and Tassa Stavropoulos.

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS --- The church office will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

HOST A COFFEE SOCIAL ---- Create Community! --- Available dates: 1/4 & 1/25

BECOME A 2026 KOINONIA DONOR --- Renew or become a donor by January 15^th to be included in the February edition of the Koinonia.

BOOKSTORE NEWS --- The Church bookstore is the perfect place to shop this holiday season. The church bookstore carries a wide variety of books, icons, jewelry, prayer ropes, t-shirts and beautiful seasonal gifts. NEW! Buy a bookstore gift card for your friends and family! You can place order after Liturgy or email lorettakrenitsky@gmail.com.

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE FAITH (for adults) --- CLASSES WILL RESUME AFTER JAN. 11^th  

To access the archive of materials used, visit tinyurl.com/agoc-orthodox-education



STEWARDSHIP --- As of Thursday, December 18^th, we have received 285 Stewardship Pledges totaling $413,844.80. To date, we received $435,482.92 from Pledged Households and $41,683.00 from non-pledged households and donors. 2025 Goal: 400+ Pledged Households ($450,000) – Submit your Pledge Now! The 2025 Stewardship Pledge Form is available ONLINE on our website www.annunciationwi.org.

+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH

Daughters of Penelope Scholarships --- The annual scholarships to high school seniors looking to advance their education is open! Please submit your name to Cathy Spyres at spycath@aol.com.

Parent University --- Parent University sessions focus on helping the Church’s faith move from one generation to the next. Run by OYM, Family Synaxis, and St. Athanasios Church. Three sessions: December 3, March 12, May 2. Register online at: www.saintathanasios.com/parent-university

CrossRoad Summer Applications Are Open! --- For students in 11^th & 12^th grade. Join CrossRoad for an unforgettable summer as you dive into your faith. crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/

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