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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
METROPOLIS PHILOPTOCHOS LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Mar. 15, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Annunciation Ladies Philoptochos is excited to host the Annual Metropolis Lenten Retreat. This event is open to all parishioners. Please try to attend this wonderful event. See flyer for more information.
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Mar. 22, 10:00am-3:00pm --- Sts. Constantine & Helen
This Metropolis-wide Lenten Retreat is OPEN to all 5th-12th graders whether they have participated in a Fanari Camp or not in the past. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp, and will include: Worship, Orthodox Life, games, and much more! This retreat is regional and will have seven satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. This year’s Wisconsin host is Sts. Constantine & Helen. Registration OPEN NOW at www.fanari.camp/retreat.
FAMILY SYNAXIS LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 5, 9:00am-3:00pm
Ascension of Our Lord in Lincolnshire, IL --- Registration is now open for the Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat, a retreat “by families, for families,” and a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian families to gather and grow together on our journey to Christ and His Kingdom. Through concurrent sessions, the retreat will include engaging activities, Lenten discussions, and fun games and activities for our K-12 youth, as well as thought-provoking talks, topics, and tips for parents on raising strong, faithful Christians in today’s world. The retreat theme is "Following Christ Together: Strengthening Families through the Bond of Community", and Fr. George Dokos of Holy Apostles Church (Westchester, IL) will be the keynote speaker. Registration is due by Sun, Mar. 23, & the cost is $75/family. Please visit www.gocfamilysynaxis.org/lenten-retreat-2025 to register & learn more!
ANNUAL LENTEN PLAKI & FISH FRY DINNER --- Palm Sunday, April 13 after Divine Liturgy
Annunciation Ladies Philoptochos Society invites you & your family to our Annual Palm Sunday Plaki & Fish Fry Dinner. RSVP forms, due Mon, Apr. 7, are available in the bins in the Cultural Center, in the March Koinonia, & on our website.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fr. Leo Gavrilos, who served our parish as an assistant priest and lives in Sheboygan, had a stroke on Saturday, March 2, 2025. He is stable at Aurora St. Luke Medical Center in Milwaukee and would appreciate your prayers and your visit if you’d like (ICU Room 406).
Sandra Draelos fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 61. The Funeral Service at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with visitation preceding at 10:00 AM. An additional visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with Trisagion prayers at 7:00 PM. May her soul rest in peace among the saints and may her memory be eternal!
Congratulations to Sophia Annoula Stamas, daughter of Paul & Cassandra Stamas, for being baptized into the Orthodox Christian faith on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Her godfather is Peter Tongas.
Congratulations to Simon Elias Brewer and his parents, Ian and Tiffany Brewer, for the 40-day churching on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Simon was born on Monday, January 27, 2025.
LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND RAFFLE --- Congratulations to Our Winners!
James Topitzes $10,000
Father Ted Trifon $2,500
Annunciation Philoptochos Society $1,000
Clem Stoeckl $1,000
Demetra LaGalbo $500
WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN MEALS --- We are looking to have different ministry groups host each of the following Wednesday evening Lenten meals at 6:45pm (after Presanctified Liturgy & before Spiritual Nourishment) – this Wednesday (Mar. 12), as well as Mar. 19, & 26, and Apr. 2. Call the Office to select the Wednesday of choice for your ministry group.
COFFEE SOCIAL --- Contact the Office (414-461-9400) to sponsor on March 30 or April 6.
PHILOPTOCHOS EASTER BAKE SALE is coming soon! --- Sat, Apr. 12, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Order your pastry made from Yiayia's delicious recipes (available at Easter & Christmas)! Order forms are available in the bins in the Cultural Center, in the March Koinonia, & on our website. You can also order online at annunciation-bake-sale.square.site.
STEWARDSHIP --- 2025 Pledges and donations can be submitted online at www.annunciationwi.org/stewardship. As of Thu, Mar. 6, 2025, we have received 157 Stewardship Pledges totaling $239,054.80; $88,385.81 Received from Pledged Households (Stewardship Received from NON-Pledged Households is $28,786.29). With your help we can prayerfully reach our goal of $450,000. Our goal is to exceed 300 Pledges by next Sunday, March. 16.
2025 LENT & HOLY WEEK ADORNMENTS --- Donations may be made at tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. Please select the “Easter – Floral Donations” fund. The following donations are available as of Friday, March 7:
- 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Salutations Icons - $150
- Annunciation Iconostasis “Swag” - $200
- Palm Sunday Bay Leaves - $300
- Nymphios/Bridegroom Icon - $300
- Solea Arrangements (2) - $200
- Lily Plants (3) - $65
SUNDAY SCHOOL – FREE REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
Enroll your child(ren) at https://tinyurl.com/amke-ym-signup!
2025 PHILOPTOCHOS MEMBERSHIP FORM --- Available in the March Koinonia, in the display bins opposite the bookstore, & also online.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
2025 DR. MARY P. HALLICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP --- Due Fri, Apr. 11
Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to two Orthodox Christian women. Both awards of $1,000 will be presented to 2 senior high school students furthering their education through one of the following: either an associate degree at a technical college or a degree from a college or a university. Applications are available at tinyurl.com/OCWA25Awards.
MYRHH-BEARING WOMEN SAINTS’ DAY & DR. MARY P. HALLICK SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
Thu, May 1, 5:30pm at Alioto's Restaurant with Guest Speaker Duska Stanic: "Building Resilience Through Faith.” Please respond to (262) 737-4398 by Fri, Apr. 25.
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