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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2021-12-05
Bulletin Contents
Welcome to our parish
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Parish News and Announcements
Bulletin inserts
Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Calendar of Annunciation
Archepiscopal Message
Archdiocese Calendar
Wisdom of the Fathers
Bowedwoman
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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 Grave Mode

By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy.

Apolytikion for Sabbas the Sanctified in the Plagal Fourth Mode

With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O Savas, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
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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. Grave Mode. Psalm 149.5,1.
The saints shall rejoice in glory.
Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2.

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Gospel Reading

10th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 13:10-17

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.

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Saints and Feasts

Bowedwoman
December 05

10th Sunday of Luke

Diogenes
December 05

Holy Martyr Diogenes

Allsaint
December 05

Nektarios the Bulgarian

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Parish News and Announcements

TRISAGION

Athens Rochon - May her memory be eternal.

Athens Rochon - September 11, 1973 - November 29, 2021
Athens Rochon, November 29, 2021, Age 48.  Beloved wife of Paul. Dear mother of Paul, Alexandria, Andrew, Katherine, James, Emily and Anna.  Grandmother of 2.  Daughter of Amalia and Alexandros Grapsidis. Sister of Gregory and the late Chris.

Funeral Wednesday, December 08, 2021 at Elkton Missionary Church, 220 N. Main Street, Elkton, MI., Instate 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00am. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Michigan.


NO COFFEE HOUR - LIONS GAME SUNDAYS

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


ELECTIONS

: The deadline for Parish Council candidates was November 27, 2021 and there were five (5) candidates to fill the five (5) openings: Gregory Balog, Irene Naida, Anthony Panson, Marika Pehlivanidis and Jamie Spriet.           

Therefore, it will not be necessary to hold elections this year.  The above candidates will automatically replace the outgoing members of the Parish Council.

Vergenia Paskaris was appointed by the Parish Council to fill the remaining year of an open position.


CHRISTMAS CONCERT

12/12/2021

The Orthodox Choir of Detroit along with other local choirs will be having an Orthodox Christmas Concert at our church on Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 PM.  The music represents the rich musical traditions of the Orthodox Christian world.  A freewill offering will be taken to support the work of the Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit and FOCUS Detroit.


CHRISTMAS CARD

CHRISTMAS CARD: The 2021 Holy Season is upon us and again this year we offer our parishioners the opportunity of sending a Christmas Card to all of the Annunciation Cathedral Families.  Your family name, individual names, organizations or business can be listed.  A minimum donation of $20.00 would be appreciated.  Complete the form and submit with a check, money order or paypal made payable to the Annunciation Cathedral by December 12, 2021. Please pick up a form from the exo-narthex. You can also find the form in our "Bulletin inserts" section.


PIONEER NEWS

PIONEERS meeting and Christmas lunch will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Looking forward to seeing everyone and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


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

    December 5 to December 19, 2021

    Sunday, December 5

    NO COFFEE HOUR

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    1:00PM Lions

    Tuesday, December 7

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Wednesday, December 8

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

    Friday, December 10

    5:00PM 707 Event

    Sunday, December 12

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Philoptochos Meeting

    5:00PM "Christ is Born, Glorify Him!" Orthodox Christmas Concert

    Tuesday, December 14

    6:00PM Design of the Plaza at Gratiot and Randolph - Final Public Meeting

    Sunday, December 19

    NO COFFEE HOUR

    9:00AM Orthos

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    1:00PM Lions

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Archepiscopal Message

Homily at the Consecration of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

11/28/2021

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, When the Holy King Solomon – a direct ancestor of our Lord Jesus Christ – finally completed the building of the Temple in Jerusalem, he stood before this magnificent structure on Temple Mount, and uttered these words:
https://www.goarch.org/-/homily-consecration-ocean-nj

Homily at the Great Vespers of Consecration Saint George Greek Orthodox Church

11/28/2021

This evening, in this magnificent church dedicated to the Holy Great Martyr and Trophy-bearer George, we prepare for the Consecration of this place to our Holy Triune God and His divine worship. Tonight, at our Great Vespers, which commences the sacred acts of Consecration, we bear with us the precious and holy relics of the Saints that will be interred tomorrow inside the Holy Altar.
https://www.goarch.org/-/consecration-homily-ocean-nj-2021
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Archdiocese Calendar

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

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance, suppresses anger, restrains pride and envy, draws down the Holy Spirit into the soul and raises man to heaven.
St. Ephraim the Syrian
Unknown, 4th century

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