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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2021-07-04
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (313)965-2988
  • Fax:
  • (313) 965-2428
  • Street Address:

  • 707 E. Lafayette Blvd.

  • Detroit, MI 48226


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Services Schedule

Sunday Service
Matins 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode

Although the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers guarded Your most pure body, You arose on the third day, O Savior, giving life to the world. For this reason, the heavenly powers cried out to you, O Giver of Life: Glory to Your resurrection, O Christ! Glory to Your kingdom! Glory to Your dispensation, only Lover of Mankind!

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Mode. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 2:10-16.

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for every one who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the law do by nature what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.


Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 4:18-23

At that time, as Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left their boat and their father, and followed him. And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.


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Saints and Feasts

Callapostles
July 04

2nd Sunday of Matthew


Royalfamily
July 04

Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia

Tsar Nicholas II was the son of Alexander III, who had reposed in the arms of Saint John of Kronstadt. Having been raised in piety, Tsar Nicholas ever sought to rule in a spirit consonant with the precepts of Orthodoxy and the best traditions of his nation. Tsaritsa Alexandra, a grand-daughter of Queen Victoria of England, and a convert from Lutheranism, was noted for her piety and compassion for the poor and suffering. Their five children were beloved of all for their kindness, modesty, and guilelessness.

Amidst the political turmoil of 1917, Tsar Nicholas selflessly abdicated the throne for what he believed was the good of his country. Although he had abdicated willingly, the revolutionaries put him and his family under house arrest, then sent them under guard to Tobolsk and finally Ekaterinburg. A letter written from Tobolsk by Grand Duchess Olga, the eldest of the children, shows their nobility of soul. She writes, "My father asks that I convey to all those who have remained devoted to him ... that they should not take vengeance on his account, because he has forgiven everyone and prays for them all. Nor should they avenge themselves. Rather, they should bear in mind that this evil which is now present in the world will become yet stronger, but that evil will not conquer evil, but only love shall do so."

After enduring sixteen months of imprisonment, deprivation, and humiliation with a Christian patience which moved even their captors, they and those who were with them gained their crowns of martyrdom when they were shot and stabbed to death in the cellar of the Ipatiev house in Ekaterinburg in 1918.

Together with them are also commemorated those who faithfully served them, and were either slain with them, or on their account: General Elias Tatishchev; Prince Basil Dolgorukov; the physician Eugene Dotkin; the lady-in-waiting Countess Anastasia Hendrikova; the serving-maid Anna Demidova; the cook John Kharitonov; and the sailors Clement Nagorny and John Sednev.


Andrewhymn
July 04

Andrew of Crete Author of the Great Canon

Saint Andrew was from Damascus; his parents' names were George and Gregoria. He became a cleric and secretary of Theodore and Patriarch of Jerusalem; from this, he is called "the Jerusalemite." He was present at the Sixth Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, which was convoked in 680 during the reign of Emperor Constantine IV (668-685). He became deacon of the Great church in Constantinople, that is, the Church of the Holy Wisdom of God, then Archbishop of Crete. He reposed in 720 or 723. Beside his other sacred writings, he also composed various hymns, among which is the famous Great Canon, which is chanted during Great Lent (see the Thursday of the Fifth Week of the Fast).


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Parish News and Announcements

MEMORIAL AND COFFEE HOUR

Lefkothea Kotsis, 1 year - May Her Memory be Eternal

Coffee hour offered today by the family of Lefkothea Kotsis.


THANK YOU PIONEERS

Thank you to the Annunciation Pioneers for making and baking the delicious Tsourekia for Easter, thank you to everyone that helped, supported and purchased the Tsourekia.  The Pioneers generated a profit of $860.00.  

 


THANK YOU

Thank you to Presbytera Cassiani Moutafis for generously purchasing and donating the beautiful portable/travel Communion set to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in loving memory of Fr. John Moutafis.


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Our Philoptochos Membership Form is included in the insert section of the bulletin. 

As you all know, the ongoing pandemic has completely eliminated our ability to host any fundraisers. Yet our small Philoptochos chapter has continued to fulfill our commitments and obligations, month after month, in order to help those most in need. We humbly ask you to remember your Philoptochos by donating any amount. You can donate through the church’s website, by clicking on ‘Donate’, and simply mention Philoptochos on the notation line, as well as mailing a check or donating while you’re in church.  Thank you.
 
COOKBOOKS
Amaze your family and friends with your cooking skills! The Joy of Greek Cooking cookbooks are for sale once again! The book contains hundreds of authentic recipes from the kitchens of our parishioners. Price remains affordable at $20, or $24 which includes shipping. Porch pickup also available in Farmington Hills.

PLEASE KEEP MARIA GLIKIS AND MARY GAGGOS IN YOUR PRAYERS

Maria Glikis
Ashford Court
37501 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185
Phone number: 734-338-9451. 

Mary Gaggos
Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods
21260 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Phone number: 313-882-7614

You can send a card or call, I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated!  


LIVE STREAMING OF SERVICES

We are pleased to announce that you can now watch live streaming of the Annunciation Cathedral services, starting at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday.  

Please go directly to our website: annunciationcathedral.org

click the link: Annunciation Cathedral Services


SACRAMENTS AND SPECIAL LITURGICAL SERVICES

Please call Fr. Georgios Manias or the Church Office to schedule and confirm in advance, Sacraments and special Liturgical services, such as Memorials and Trisagion in order to honor your beloved ones. 


MEETINGS

Meetings with Father Georgios Manias are by appointment only. Please schedule meetings through the church office or by contacting Father at 313-588-0829.  Thank you! 


CONFESSION

Any individual wishing to schedule an appointment for Confession with Fr. Georgios Manias may do so by contacting Father at 313-588-0829.


STEWARDSHIP

"As the Father has sent me, so I send you." John 20:21. Christian stewardship is a commitment to God through our time, talent, and treasure. Your 2021 Stewardship pledge card is available in the Narthex. Please take the time to complete your card and place it in the Stewardship box.


STEWARDSHIP & AHEPA MATCH DONATION

Please see "Bulletin Insert" section.


DONATIONS

To contribute to our Cathedral electronically. You can either go to our website's home page and click on the "Donate" button with the following link:

http://www.annunciationcathedral.org/

Or, you can click on the following link to go directly to the "Donate" PayPal page:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=L5LRXU8CDMKJW&source=url

You also still have the option of sending your donation by check directly to the Cathedral. In this tough economic time, we greatly appreciate any contribution towards your stewardship.

CARE GIVER

Experienced care giver for the elderly. Please call Anna Myzina at 313-707-2482.


BAKALIKON GREEK MARKET

A new Greek market is now open in Greektown. It has all your Greek gifts, pantry staples, wines, cheeses, breads and a lot more specialty imported products from Greece.  You can place your order at 313-962-7093 or click on link below for more information:
http://greektownmarket.com

 


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Bulletin inserts

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Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros Traveling to Germany

07/02/2021

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is traveling to Germany to take part in the ordination of Bishop-elect Ambrosios of Argyroupolis on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle in Düsseldorf.

Synaxis of the 12 Apostles

07/01/2021

On June 30, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America prayerfully attended the Divine Liturgy in Paramus, New Jersey for the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles. His Eminence, along with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras, wished His Grace Bishop Apostolos many years on the occasion of his nameday.

Memory Eternal Rev. George Livanos

07/01/2021

This morning, Rev. George Livanos, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.

Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Apostolic Visit of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch BARTHOLOMEW to the United States

06/30/2021

With unsurpassed joy, we announce on the Feast of the Glorious Twelve, the Apostolic Visit of His All Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch to the United States, October 23 – November 3, 2021.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Appoints New Director of the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music

06/29/2021

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Mr. Georgios Theodoridis, Master Chanter of Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC, to the rank of Archon Mousikodidaskalos (Music Instructor) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in recognition of his efforts and contributions toward the teaching and promotion of Byzantine Music in Washington, DC, over the past decade. Together with this special honor, His Eminence appointed Archon Georgios Theodoridis as the new Director of the Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music, which he previously served in the capacity of music instructor.

Fr. Patrick Viscuso Elevated to Protopresbyter

06/27/2021

On Sunday, June 27, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Fr. Patrick Viscuso to the rank of Protopresbyter. Father Patrick celebrates 30 years of priestly service this year. AXIOS!

Dn. Thomas Manuel Ordained to the Holy Priesthood

06/27/2021

On June 27, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Dn. Thomas Manuel to the Holy Priesthood at St. George in Bethesda, Maryland. AXIOS!

Rev. Michael Diamond Ordained to the Holy Priesthood

06/26/2021

On June 26, 2021, Rev. Michael Diamond was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia. AXIOS!

Nicholas Lionas Ordained to the Holy Diaconate

06/26/2021

On Saturday, June 26, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit ordained Nicholas Lionas to the Holy Diaconate at St. John’s Church in Sterling Heights, MI. Deacon Nicholas serves as Assistant to the Metropolitan. AXIOS!

Rev. Dimitrios Lee Installed as Proistamenos

06/26/2021

On June 26, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America installed Rev. Dimitrios Lee as the Proistamenos of Saints Constantine and Helen in Silver Spring, Maryland. In addition, His Eminence elevated Rev. Dimitrios to the rank of Economos. AXIOS!

Rev. Panayiotis Steele Ordained to the Holy Priesthood

06/26/2021

On June 26, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Rev. Panayiotis Steele to the Holy Priesthood at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, DC. AXIOS!!!
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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Calendar of Annunciation Cathedral

    July 4 to July 18, 2021

    Sunday, July 4

    Independence Day

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, July 6

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Sunday, July 11

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Wednesday, July 14

    2:00PM Greektown Community Monthly Meeting with Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

    Sunday, July 18

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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Wisdom of the Fathers

But mark both their faith, and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work (and you know how greedy a thing fishing is), when they heard His command, they delayed not, ... but "they forsook all and followed," ... Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

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