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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2021-10-24
Bulletin Contents
Welcome to our parish
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Parish News and Announcements
Bulletin inserts
Calendar of Annunciation
Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Archepiscopal Message
Archdiocese Calendar
Wisdom of the Fathers
Gadarene
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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

Contact Information

Rev. Fr. Georgios Manias
Priest

fgeorgiosmanias@hotmail.com | 313-588-0829

Harry Harris
Parish Council President

herouvis@gmail.com | 313-920-6174

Olga Mihas
Church Secretary

annunciation@prodigy.net | 313-965-2988

Services Schedule

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

Past Bulletins


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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!

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Arethas in the First Mode

Be entreated, O Lord, by the sufferings endured for You by the Saints, and we pray You, heal all our pain.

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

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying, and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

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 Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

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Saints and Feasts

Gadarene
October 24

6th Sunday of Luke

Allsaint
October 24

Arethas the Great Martyr & Syncletiki and her two daughters

These Martyrs contested for piety's sake in the year 524 in Najran, a city of Arabia Felix (present-day Yemen). When Dhu Nuwas, ruler of the Himyarite tribe in south Arabia, and a Judaizer, took power, he sought to blot out Christianity, especially at Najran, a Christian city. Against the counsels of Arethas, chief man of Najran, the city surrendered to Dhu Nuwas, who immediately broke the word he had given and sought to compel the city to renounce Christ. Led by Saint Arethas, hundreds of martyrs, including women, children, and babes, valiantly withstood his threats, and were beheaded and burned. After the men had been slain, all the free-born Christian women of Najran were brought before the tyrant and commanded to abjure Christ or die; yet they rebuked the persecutor with such boldness that he said even the men had not insulted him so contemptuously. So great was their faith that not one woman was found to deny Christ in all Najran, although some of them suffered torments more bitter than most of the men. In alliance with Byzantium, the Ethiopian King Elesbaan liberated Najran from Dhu Nuwas soon after and raised up churches in honour of the Martyrs. Najran became a place of pilgrimage until the rise of Islam a century later. At the end of his life King Elesbaan, who was also called Caleb, retired into solitude as a hermit; he sent his crown to Jerusalem as an offering to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. He also is commemorated on this day as a saint. Saint Arethas' name in Arabic, Harith, means "plowman, tiller," much the same as "George" does in Greek.

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Parish News and Announcements

MEMORIAL

Stella Politis, 12 years
Demetrios Politis 76 years, Dionysia Politis 34 years, George Courtesis 43 years,
Mary Courtesis 33 years, Andreas Politis 32 years, Elias Politis 91 years, 
John Politis 5 years, Argyris Politis 76 years, Anastasia Politis 52 years, 
Athanasia Politis 33 years, Georgia Politis 13 years, Angeliki Stathopoulos 13 years, 
Gus Courtesis 23 years, Jennie Abrams 19 years, Patrus Courtesis 17 years, 
Maria Politis 12 years, Kalliope Politis 14 years, Veneta Politis 34 years, 
George Poletis 44 years, Angeliki Poletis 31 years, Andrew Poletis 11 years, 
Vechel Poletis 8 years, Anna Pezalski 10 years. 
May their memory be eternal.


COFFEE HOUR TODAY

Coffee hour today offered by Elias Politis in memory of Stella Politis.


GENERAL ASSEMBLY TODAY

GENERAL ASSEMBLY TODAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COFFEE HOUR.


PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE TODAY

PHILOPTOCHOS BAKE SALE TODAY -  We will be selling Tyropites (Cheese pastry) and other yummy baked goods to help fund our charitable causes.  


NO COFFEE HOUR - LIONS GAME SUNDAYS

There will be no coffee hour on the following Sundays due to 1:00 pm Lions Games:  October 31, December 5, December 19 and January 9.


PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

12/12/2021

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS for the year 2021 will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021.   The Elections Committee is currently seeking nominations.  If you are interested in running for election to the Parish Council or are aware of a parishioner who may be interested, please contact any Parish council member for a nomination form. 


VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

Virtual Sunday School is available Sundays at 2:30 pm for children 11 years of age and under.  Contact Dean Politis at dlpolitis@gmail.com to get the Zoom link.


2021 FALL CASH RAFFLE

11/04/2021

$ Our annual cash raffle is returning as a live event for 2021.  The raffle will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

$ Raffle tickets are $100.00 each.  The raffle continues to be a reverse raffle with the last three numbers drawn winning the grand prizes of $1,000, $2,000 and $4,000.

$ New this year, the dinner to be served preceding and during the drawing is a separate ticket at a cost of $50.00 per person.

$ Please call the Church office or see any Parish Council member for any additional information or to purchase a ticket.

$ Thank you for your continued support of the Annunciation Cathedral.

$ Please see "Bulletin insert" section of the bulletin for more information. 


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

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.

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


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.


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.

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Bulletin inserts

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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Calendar of Annunciation Cathedral

    October 24 to November 7, 2021

    Sunday, October 24

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Memorial - Stella Politis

    12:00PM General Assembly

    12:00PM Philoptochos Bake Sale

    Sunday, October 31

    NO COFFEE HOUR

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Memorial - Doris Kontos

    1:00PM Lions

    Tuesday, November 2

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Thursday, November 4

    6:00PM Cash Raffle-Annunciation

    Sunday, November 7

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Fall Harvest Celebration

    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting

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Archdiocese News

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Meets with His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa

10/21/2021

This morning, October 21, 202, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-and-secretary-general-muslim-world-league-2021

Great Vespers with Rassophoria, Stavrophoria, and Tonsure

10/20/2021

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America: Great Vespers with Rassophoria, Stavrophoria, and Tonsure.
https://www.goarch.org/-/hchc-rassophoria-2021

Opening Remarks for the Bishop Gerasimos Memorial Conference

10/20/2021

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Opening Remarks for the Bishop Gerasimos Memorial Conference.
https://www.goarch.org/-/bishop-gerasimos-memorial-conference-2021
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Ecumenical Patriarchate News

Livestream of Ecumenical Patriarch's Honorary Degree Conferral

10/18/2021

Notre Dame University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. will confer an honorary degree on His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.
https://www.goarch.org/-/honorary-degree-livestream-2021
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Archdiocese Calendar

https://www.goarch.org/chapel/calendar

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we are journeying in a strange road, know not which way to go unless we have some one to lead us; how should the soul, being rent away from the body, and having gone out from all her accustomed region, know where to walk without one to show her the way?
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th Century

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