Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-05-12
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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

Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha in the Plagal First Mode

Christ is risen from the dead, by death, trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life.

Apolytikion for Thomas Sun. in the Grave Mode

Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw Him they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 146.5;134.3.
Great is our Lord, and great is his power.
Verse: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20.

In those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said, "Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life."


Gospel Reading

Thomas Sunday
The Reading is from John 20:19-31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe." Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then He said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing." Thomas answered Him, "My Lord and My God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in His name.


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Saints and Feasts

May 12

Thomas Sunday

Though the doors were shut at the dwelling where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews on the evening of the Sunday after the Passover, our Saviour wondrously entered and stood in their midst, and greeted them with His customary words, "Peace be unto you." Then He showed unto them His hands and feet and side; furthermore, in their presence, He took some fish and a honeycomb and ate before them, and thus assured them of His bodily Resurrection. But Thomas, who was not then present with the others, did not believe their testimony concerning Christ's Resurrection, but said in a decisive manner, "Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe." Wherefore after eight days, that is, on this day, when the disciples were again gathered together and Thomas was with them, the Lord Jesus came while the doors were shut, as He did formerly. Standing in their midst, He said, "Peace be unto you"; then He said to Thomas, "Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and bring hither thy hand, and thrust it into My side: and be not unbelieving, but believing."

And Thomas, beholding and examining carefully the hands and side of the Master, cried out with faith, "My Lord and my God." Thus he clearly proclaimed the two natures - human and divine - of the God-man (Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-29).

This day is called Antipascha (meaning "in the stead of Pascha," not "in opposition to Pascha") because with this day, the first Sunday after Pascha, the Church consecrates every Sunday of the year to the commemoration of Pascha, that is, the Resurrection.


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Parish News and Announcements

HAPPY EASTER - ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ

HAPPY EASTER! CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ! ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! 


COFFEE HOUR

Please join us downstairs in 707 East for fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy.


EASTER WEEK THANK YOU

THANKS to everyone who beautifully decorated the wreaths, and everyone who donated towards the wreaths for the Salutations to the Virgin Mary Services, Akathist Hymn and Holy Week Services.

THANKS to Irene Naida and Jamie Spriet for donating all the supplies for the Holy Unction in memory of their families.

THANKS to everyone who helped make the Palm Crosses for our Palm Sunday Service.

THANKS to Mr. Thallasis Mihail for donating and taking the time to boil and dye our Red Easter Eggs.

THANKS to everyone that helped decorate the Epitaphio so beautifully.

THANKS to everyone who generously donated towards the Epitaphio flowers.

THANKS to our Cantors, Altar Boys, Council Members and Everyone who helped and attended.

THANKS to the Flowers Girls for making our Epitaphio Service Extra Special.

THANKS  to Victor Karas and Harry Potiris for going above and beyond  helping every single day of Holy Week.  Thanks again you did an amazing job.

THANKS to our Easter Sunday Gospel Readers – The Gospel was read in 11 Languages: GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Fr. Georgios Manias – Greek, Will Lianos – English, Harry Potiris – Latin, Nick Tapazoglou – Turkish, Elias Khoury – German and Hebrew, Maria Lianos – Italian, Ourania Khoury – Arabic, Steven Tapazoglou – French, Ifrodet Giorgees – Assyrian, Alfredo Martinez - Spanish.
Please see our "bulletin inserts" section for photo. 


THANK YOU

THANK YOU to Susan Cook for donating the beautiful potted fresh plant and flower arrangements by the elevator doors and the 707 entrance.  THANK YOU!


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

  • National Philoptochos Operation Classroom Campaign: We are participating is this fundraiser from now until May. You can drop off school supplies to the kitchen crew on Sundays.  We will deliver what we collect to a needy LOCAL school of our choice.  Your generous support is greatly appreciated.
  • 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.

THANK YOU AHEPA

A special thank you to the AHEPA Omega Chapter 371 for their generous donation of $3,000 in honor of our March 25th Annunciation Feast Day. We are so grateful that you continue your long tradition of expressing your love and respect to our Cathedral through not only your financial support, but also your attendance!


SAVE THE DATE

Celebrating the 25-Year Enthronement Anniversary in honor of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas this year.

A dinner is being planned for Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Saints Constantine and Helen - Hellenic Cultural Center in Westland.  Details will follow. Please see flyer in "Bulletin insert" section.


BULLETIN ARTICLES

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].


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


CONFESSION

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


HOLY RELICS - ΆΦΙΑ 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.


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! 


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

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.

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.


CEMETERY PLOTS

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.


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Archdiocese News

Metropolis of Chicago, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople Present Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople May 16

05/09/2024

Join the Metropolis of Chicago, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople on Thursday, May 16th for the "Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople - The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople: Past Present and Future Responsibilities".


Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Presides Over Lamentations, Anastasi, and Agape Vespers in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit

05/08/2024

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit presided over the Lamentations at the Annunciation Cathedral in Detroit, MI; Anastasi at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Sterling Heights, MI; and Agape Vespers at Saints Constantine and Helen in Westland, MI.


Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Presides over Vespers of Agape on Holy and Great Pascha at Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville

05/08/2024

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Vespers of Agape on Holy and Great Pascha at Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York. His Eminence was joined by His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, parish priest Fr. Panteleimon Papadopoulos, and area clergy. 


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Bulletin inserts

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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Annunciation Calendar

    May 12 to May 26, 2024

    Sunday, May 12

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Sunday, May 19

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Friday, May 24

    3:00PM Wedding Rehearsal

    Saturday, May 25

    3:00PM Wedding - Danielle Rabie

    Sunday, May 26

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Memorial - George Mihail, 6 months

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For great is the dignity of the priests. ... And hold them very exceedingly in honor; for you indeed care about your own affairs, and if you order them well, you give no account for others; ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 86, 4th Century

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