HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy and Blessed New Year, full of love, health, peace and joy!
Χρόνια Πολλά! Καλή και ευλογημένη χρονιά, γεμάτη αγάπη, υγεία, αισιοδοξία και ευτυχία!
MEMORIALS
Thomas Karadimas, 1 year
George Hapipis, 6 months
Steve (Stavros) Rageas
Katherine (Aikaterini) Rageas
James (Dimitrios) Rageas
May their memory be eternal.
2ND VASILOPITA CUTTING
2nd Cutting of Vasilopita - Today!
COFFEE HOUR
Coffee hour offered today by the Rageas family. Please join us downstairs immediately following the Divine Liturgy.
PARISH COUNCIL SWEARING IN
01/29/2023
Swearing in of the Annunciation Cathedral Parish Council will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
"You could hear squeals of delight and see smiles on the faces of the Gianna House young ladies and babies, who opened some of the beautiful gifts from the Annunciation Cathedral parish. The young mothers were in awe of the generosity and quality of the gifts received. One young lady commented on how she could now safely bathe her infant son, while another couldn't believe the beautiful pajamas and slippers she could wear for Christmas!
The smiles and warm hearts the Annunciation Cathedral parish created for these at-risk, underserved families were priceless. As the board president and deliverer of these many blessings on your behalf--thank you. I know I share the same sentiment and thanks from our Executive Director, Joella Bush, the staff and the entire board when I say--this Christmas will be like no other!
Special thanks to the Annunciation Philoptochos ladies--especially chair, Helen Papalekas, Anna Harrison and the steadfast group of women that help make our Cathedral what it is today. They set up the Giving Tree, coordinated the gifts and packed them in my car. The spirit of our entire congregation's generosity is only exceeded by the many blessings extended to each of you and your families this Holy Christmas by us at Gianna House. May 2023 be happy and healthy for you and yours. With sincere gratitude--Jamie Spriet"
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.
ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL CHOIR
Your choir has begun another year in song and we invite you to join us – young and old are welcome in the choir loft. We accommodate all levels of musicality, and you do not have to read Greek to sing. We practice once or twice per month, and sing with our whole hearts. If you have always wanted to try, come sing with us! We encourage you to offer your talents to your church.
“Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. Isaiah 51:11
Any questions can be directed to your nearest choir member or Kim Lianos at kim.lianos04@gmail.com.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
One of the most important things we can do for our children is ensure that they learn about our Orthodox faith. Religious education should be an important part of their lives. Classes for the 2022-2023 Sunday School have begun and are available for students from pre-K (age 4) to 12th grade. Also, if anyone is interested in becoming a Sunday School teacher, please contact Fr. George.
707 EAST
The 707 East banquet hall is back in operation! After a two-year break due to the pandemic, we are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Ernie's Catering to handle our catering needs and to oversee all aspects of 707 East. They come highly recommended and also handle the catering for St. Nicholas in Troy. For all your catering needs, call Ernie's direct at 586-286-8435.
HOLY RELICS – ‘ΑΓΙΑ ΛΕΙΨΑΝΑ
The Holy relic (‘Αγιo Λείψανο) of St. Andrew the Apostle will be on display in the reliquary of the Annunciation Cathedral of Detroit for embracement and veneration for whomever wishes to do so.
The Holy relics have been safe-guarded in the sanctuary of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral for over one hundred years, and it is now the time for them to be venerated and presented to all the faithful Christians.
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 2022 Stewardship pledge card is available in the Narthex. Please take the time to complete your card and place it in the Stewardship box.
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.
LIVE STREAM OF SERVICES
Live streaming of the Annunciation Cathedral services begin at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday.
Please go directly to our website: http://www.annunciationcathedral.org and click the link: Annunciation Cathedral Services.
DONATIONS
http://www.annunciationcathedral.org/
Or, you can click on the following link to go directly to the "Donate" PayPal page:
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