Philoptochos will be passing a special collection tray today in support of the California Fire Relief Fund.  Thank you for your generosity.

Artoklasia is offered today for the well-being of all members of the Messinian Association of Michigan.

The Messinian Association of Michigan is honoring the annual Ecclesiastical Feast day of their region “Ypapanti - Presentation of our Lord” (Feast day February 2nd), and all deceased members.

May Their Memory Be Eternal.

Sophia Ann, daughter of Nick and Vanessa Harrison. Congratulations – Να σάς ζήσει!

Coffee Hour offered today by the Messinian Association of Michigan.

Pancakes will be served for the children and everyone else, compliments of the Adamopolous family of Jagged Fork, on behalf of the Messinian Association. The Messinian dance group “Revolt” will be performing traditional dances of Messinia during the coffee hour.

• Save the Date for Godparent Sunday on Sunday, February 23.  All Godparents and Godchildren are encouraged to attend, prepare to receive Holy Communion together and spend time with one another during coffee hour.  If a Godparent is unable to attend we invite Yaya’s, Papou’s or aunts and uncles to join.  

• St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
• For the senior/junior and elementary students, we have begun preparations for the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival.  The Oratorical Festival is a public speaking competition organized by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.  Topics are related to Orthodox Christianity, ethics, and contemporary issues. Any students in grade 5-12 who do not attend Sunday School but are still interested in participating in the festival, please contact Soula Serra by Monday February 10 at [email protected] for more information.

• Regular Sunday School classes continue every Sunday  (immediately after Communion).  New students or visiting students are welcome to attend regularly or on a drop-in basis. All are welcome.

At the last Council Meeting we discussed scheduling a Saturday morning church clean up event in February.  If you are willing to help clean the storage rooms, staircases, conference room and other areas in the church on Saturday, February 15^th from 9am until noon, we would really appreciate your help.  If you can make it, please email me at [email protected] or let me know after church on any Sunday before the event.  Thank you.  Will Lianos

• Save the Date!! Sunday, February 9, 2025 - Philoptochos Annual Macaronatha.
  Following the Divine Liturgy.  Just 2 weeks away.  Please come and enjoy a delicious meal with your church family, while supporting the Philoptochos mission of helping those in need.  Please see flyer in our "Bulletin Inserts" for more information.

• In 2024, your Philoptochos was able to provide financial and material donations to 39 charitable organizations, both locally and nationally.  The monetary donations totaled over $8,000!!!   We are a small organization that makes a significant impact because of your generosity and support. Thank you!!!
  
  
• Memorial Coffee Hour Fees: Parishioners of the Annunciation $150.00, Non-parishioners $200.00.  This includes 2 tables of 8 completely set with 8 plates of food, utensils, and beverages (coffee and water).  Additional tables of 8 are $25.00 each.
    
• 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 is also available in Farmington Hills.

We are happy to announce the return of the Annunciation Cathedral Book Club. This was a regular occurrence prior to Covid but has not been restored until now. We will be doing “The Orthodox Way” by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. For those who have already read this book (3 times for me), you understand what a great read it is. In order to get the most out of it, we will divide it into 3 parts. Those who join us will not regret it.  The Cathedral has purchased a number of copies of the book which you can grab when you come to the liturgy.

Our first book club meeting was held on Thursday, December 12.   We had a good attendance (14 people) and was enjoyed by everyone.  Our next meeting will be in February, please see future bulletin for more details.

The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate are sponsoring a Greening the Parish Initiative.  The goals are to create greater awareness of the leadership of His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholemew on issues of the environment and creation.  We are looking to inspire engagement and working-together within our parish communities.  Together, we can create an attitude and culture of caring for creation within the entire Greek Orthodox community. 

Today's message is: 

Take the spot wash pledge. Opt to clean or dab small stains rather than throwing them in the machine. An equivalent of 80 plastic grocery bags wo11h of microplastic are washing into our water systems, every year from synthetic clothes. Microplastics can end up in food, our bodies, waters, and more, so spot washing can prevent from these added effects.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 – EPIROTIC SOCIETY OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN will be having their annual Memorial, Artoklasia and Coffee Hour on Sunday, February 23, 2025 honoring the Feast of their 55 Patron Saints.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025 – RHODIAN SOCIETY OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN will be having a Memorial, Artoklasia and Coffee Hour honoring the Synaxis of all Saints of Rhodes (Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, 21 days before Easter). For more information please contact Christina Karadimas at 248-444-1447.

• We have the pleasure to announce that the Epirotic Icon Stand has arrived and has been setup.  There are some items that have not yet arrived, such as the plaques with name of donors, small carpet, the decorative ceiling inside the Icon Stand above the already hung oil lamp.
• Fr. Georgios Manias journey to the Metropolis of Ioannina for the arrangements of the transfer of Holy Relic of St. Georgios the New Martyr, Patron Saint of the city of Ioannina, was successful. A letter according to the protocol for the request of the transfer, under the guidance of the offices of the Metropolis of Ioannina and Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, have been composed, signed and sent to the Metropolis of Detroit. The process of the request officially started on September 20, 2024, and we hope that our request will be forwarded to His Eminence Archbishop Elipidophoros of America from our beloved Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit.
• Let us all pray that this letter will find its final destination and answered positively and promptly for the Glory of God and the spiritual prosperity of our Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral family and all the Orthodox Christians of America.
• Please see attached the corresponding letter that has been sent to His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, as well as the letter of thanks and gratitude to the Annunciation Cathedral Family from the president of the Panepirotic Federation of America, Mr. Ioannis Katsimbaris.
• His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sends his greetings in Christ, and his blessings for a successful bestowal of the Holy Relic of St. Georgios the New Martyr, Patron Saint of the city of Ioannina, alongside with his pastoral love to all the parishioners, friends and faithful of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Detroit.
• You can view the letters in our e-bulletin, along with pictures from Fr. Georgios Manias journey to Ioannina and Constantinople.

All articles to be included in the Sunday Bulletin must be submitted by 12pm on Thursdays.
Please call the Church office at 313-965-2988 or email: [email protected].

"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 2024 Stewardship pledge card is available in the Narthex. Please take the time to complete your card and place it in the Stewardship box.

The 9 Holy Relics are 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.

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

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 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! 

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.

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For all your catering needs, call Ernie's direct at 586-286-8435.

Please tell your neighbors and friends of our beautiful event venue.

Looking for a caregiver for and elderly women.  Please call Eleni Giannopoulos at 586-436-8588.

There are two (2) cemetery plots available at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI.  They are located in the Garden of Religious Liberty section.  Each plot is $1,600.  For more information, contact Marsha Ponkey at 313-469-6977 or 313-213-7181.