Baby Outreach Program 2026
Please join with us in our Third Great Lenten Baby Outreach program as we participate in the annual  National Orthodox Baby Shower. This outreach continues through Palm Sunday.

 Remembering the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, which illuminates Great Lent, please join us in supporting women facing difficult pregnancies by donating funds or baby items to the New Day Women's Clinic in Delavan, WI.

ITEMS MOST NEEDED: 
Diapers size 6 and 7
Pull ups 4T/5T
Wipes- Sensitive
Clothing size 4T and 5T boys and girls
Baby Camera- monitors
Swaddles
Diaper bags
Baby lotion*Any other baby items are definitely welcome!
(Monetary donations may also be made at church or through our website to the Orthodox Baby Shower 2026 campaign.)

Amy Meyer is our liaison for this outreach. Her email is snameyer2047@gmail.com. Her phone number is: 262-203-0149.

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

August 17, 2024 3-4 PM

Join us to give thanks to God for the gifts of our pets and offer them His blessing!

* Bring any pets, service animals, and companion animals

* A social gathering will follow the service

*  Donations will be given to Lakeland Animal Shelter

* Please have your pets on a leash or carrier for their safety during the service. Pets will be individually blessed

* August 24, 3-4 PM Rain date. Check website on Aug. 17

March 26, 2024

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 4th 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 freewipes, 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.  We will also open a National Orthodox Baby Shower "campaign" on our online donation site. Make sure to mark any checks or cash donations for NOBS (National Orthodox Baby Shower).

·        The donation period will be open through Palm Sunday, April 28. 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.

·        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.  We will also open a National Baby Shower option on our online donation site. Make sure to mark any checks or cash for NOBS (National Orthodox Baby Shower).

·        The donation period will be open through Palm Sunday. 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

Fr. John D. Jones

Priest-in-Charge

Holy Theophany Orthodox Church