God is Wondrous in His Saints
An Orthodox Continuing Education Class
(Sponsored by the Milwaukee Orthodox Christian Clergy Assoc.)
God is Wondrous in His Saints (flyer pdf)
Join us on Monday nights (starting on January 20) for a Pan-Orthodox 6-session seminar looking at the lives and teachings of six saints of the church.
Classes will run from 7-8:15 p.m. and will be held both “in-person” and via Zoom*.
Also, classes will be held at the following southeast Wisconsin parishes:
January 20th - Fr. Tom Mueller
St. Maria Skobstova (of Paris)
Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, 2160 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa
January 27th - Fr. John Jones
St. Dionysios Areopagite
Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, 2160 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa
February 3rd - Fr. Ignatios Valentine
St. Porphorios
Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, 2160 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa
February 10th - Fr. Elijah Mueller
St. John Climacus
Sts. Cyril & Methodius, 2505 S. 30th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 17th - Fr. Ciprian Sas
St. John the Baptist & St. Ciprian
Annunciation Church, 9400 W. Congress St., Milwaukee
February 24th - Fr. John Ketchum
St. John Chrysostom
Kimissis Tis Theotokou Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd., Racine, WI
*ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88533474711?pwd=MUUtqxT2ti6WDE92mTfngZnjRO3VhP.1 Meeting ID: 885 3347 4711 Passcode: 274552 ---
First Week of Great and Holy Lent 2025
Dear Members and Friends of Holy Theophany Orthodox Church,
For several years, we have conducted a Christmas Outreach Program to provide material and financial assistance to families with children in our area.
In that same spirit, this year we have joined the 5th annual National Orthodox Baby Shower supported by Orthodox Christians for Life.
Remembering the Feast of the Annunciation of Christ, which illuminates Great Lent, please join us in supporting women facing difficult pregnancies by donating baby items to the New Day Women's Clinic in Delavan, WI.
· Baby items can include diapers (esp size 4-7), sensitive or fragrance free wipes, outfits or clothing items ( size NB-5T ), baby socks/shoes/ formula, etc. Homemade items (except for food products) may also be donated.
o Other items can include:
§ Onesies, socks, bibs, burp cloths, sheets,
§ Big items like new cribs, highchairs, swings, and car seats, and pack-n-play are a blessing as well
§ Baby playmats, bathtubs, towels, bath toys are also welcome items.
· We have set up a collection space in the Parish Hall for you to donate items for this project. You are also most welcome to make donations which will be used to purchase items.
· We have a donation basket in the Parish Hall. You can make a donation in the church. Make sure to mark any checks or cash donations for NOBS (National Orthodox Baby Shower). We will also open a National Orthodox Baby Shower "campaign" on our online donation page on our website(https://holytheophanychurch.org/).
· The donation period will be open through Palm Sunday, April 13. At some point after that, our contributions will be delivered to the Parish Resources Center.
· Please join us in this venture. It is a wonderful way to reflect the Theotokos’ love to receive and bear a new child and also Christ’s love for children.
· If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maria Klesmith at mklesmith@outlook.com or 262-903-8949.
On behalf of the Mission Council and Fr George, I cordially invite you to join us in this outreach.
May Christ be with you during Great Lent.
In Christ,
Fr John
Special Events January – February, 2025
Sunday, January 5. Divine Liturgy, 10 AM to celebrate the Feast of the Theophany and Baptism of Jesus Christ (Jan. 6)
(Calendar will be sent out for scheduling home blessings between January 20 and February 9. Specific dates will be determined later.)
Sunday, January 19: Nameday Feast: Divine Liturgy, 10 AM, Great Blessing of the Water, followed by Parish festivities in Parish Hall
Saturday, January 25 (A community get together): Small Vespers, 3 PM, followed by the movie “The Man of God” (A film about St Nectarios of Aegina, Greece) in the Parish Hall, followed by a chance to talk about our responses to the film and our faith. (Food and beverages will be supplied. This is the first get-together like this that we have had. Mission Council hopes to have more in the future.) (Bad weather date: Saturday, Feb 15.)
Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, February 2. Archpastoral visit by His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel (This is the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple and also the Sunday of Zacchaeus – The Sunday before the beginning of the Triodion)
Saturday, February 1, Great Vespers, 5 PM
Sunday, February 2, Divine Liturgy, 10 AM, followed by reception for Apb. Daniel
Sunday, February 9. Divine Liturgy, 10 AM followed by Annual Meeting
To the Holy Theophany Community -- Members, Friends and Supporters
We will continue our very successful Christmas Outreach Project as in past years. Here is a summary of the information followed by a longer memo with more detail. You are all cordially invited to participate in this project as you are able and see fit. Please see this file for more information. Christmas-Outreach-Project-2024
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Christmas Outreach Project (2024) · Baskets to be prepared for 17 families through The Big Foot Area School District in Walworth (four more families than last year) · Baskets will contain Walmart gift cards ($200) and a range of items. · Baskets to be assembled at HTC on Saturday December 14 at 3 PM before Vespers · Donations via check, cash, or church website most welcome · You are also welcome to contribute gifts to the baskets · Please contact Maria Klesmith at mklesmith@outlook.com or at 262-275-0449 if you would like to help.
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