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+++ UPCOMING EVENTS
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH SERIES --- SCRIPTURE – Mon, Feb. 26
Fr. Elijah Mueller will speak on SCRIPTURE this Mon, Feb. 26 at 7:00-8:15pm at Sts. Cyril & Methodius in MKE. Attendance by Zoom will be available at http://tinyurl.com/mocca24-sd.
CAMPING MINISTRY SUNDAY --- Sun, Mar. 10
Celebrate and share the amazing ministries of Fanari Camp and Camp St. Mary!
JOY OUTING --- Sun, Mar. 17, 1:00-3:00pm --- La Terraza - See flyer for details.
This event is for kids 7-12. We will be painting pottery, having snacks, and enjoying each other’s company. Please RSVP by March 2 to Erica Edquist (608-852-6762).
CLEAN MONDAY --- DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE ANNUAL LENTEN SUPPER --- MON, MAR. 18
5:00pm Great Compline Service at Annunciation.
6:30pm Traditional Lenten Supper. All are welcome to start the 40-days of Great Lent.
FANARI LENTEN RETREAT --- Sat, Apr. 13, 2:00-8:00pm --- Annunciation
Fanari is excited to continue our Metropolis-wide Fanari Lenten Retreat. 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. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! Registration is $30 per camper at fanari.camp/retreat.
+++ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Office & Narthex. Stewardship and other donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/annunciation-give-now. As of Thu, Feb. 15, 2024, we have 153 pledged steward households who have pledged $222,093.80; so far, we have received $55,184.00.
ALTAR BOY PILGRIMAGE --- Congratulations to Joseph Tzougros & Michael Abu-Hatoum, two of our Altar Boys, who visited Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminary in Boston, St. Basil’s Academy, etc. as part of this pilgrimage organized by Sts. Constantine & Helen.
COFFEE SOCIAL --- Thank you to those who have signed up to host the Coffee Social. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday in May or June (after Pascha, May 5), please contact the Office (414-461-9400).
MARCH KOINONIA --- Please send all Taste of Greece pictures to media@annunciationwi.org by 12pm on Mon, Feb 26 when we will start printing, so it can reach our homes early March.
BOOK DRIVE --- NOW thru Sun, Mar. 3 --- The Sunday School is collecting books for Next Door’s Books for Kids program. Place your gently used books in the box near the restrooms in the Sunday School wing. Acceptable children’s and adolescents’ books: baby board books, picture books, children or adolescent fiction/non-fiction books, dictionaries, cookbooks, universal themes (friendship, animals, science, etc.), multicultural, and parenting books.
PARISH SURVEY & STRATEGIC PLANNING --- The Strategic Planning Committee and Parish Council have met to review the survey results, which will be shared with the entire parish as well - stay tuned! Our Mission, Vision & Values will guide the creation of our Vision Teams and their work. Important dates & times will be communicated in the next Messenger.
BLESSING OF HOMES & BUSINESSES --- Please contact Elias Pagones, Father’s pastoral assistant, to arrange a time - eliaspagones@annunciationwi.org or 414-279-0377.
SATURDAY OF SOULS --- Lists to submit names for commemoration on Mar. 9, 16, 23, & June 22 are available in the Narthex. Please print legibly for Father to be able to read.
+++ BEYOND OUR PARISH
AHEPA 43 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN NOW --- DEADLINE: Fri, Mar. 1
Scholarships are available to graduating seniors with a GPA 3.0 or higher and are pursuing a college education. A TRADES scholarship is also available for high school seniors or young adults (under 25) pursuing an apprenticeship or trade school. Application available in the church office or online at www.AHEPA43.org.
FANARI REUNION DANCE --- Fri, Mar. 1, 7:00pm --- Holy Apostles, Westchester, IL
Join us at the Fanari reunion dance for an unforgettable night of reconnecting with friends! Dance the night away and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Tickets are $10 at chicago.goarch.org/fanari-dance-24/.
FANARI CAMP Q&A ZOOM --- Wed, Mar. 6, 7:00pm
Interested in learning more about Fanari Camp? Get all your questions answered at our Fanari Summer Camp Q&A Zoom Meeting! Register in advance at www.fanari.camp/faq. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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