Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-03-30
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Parish News & Announcements
Bulletin Inserts
Calendar of Annunciation
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Archdiocese News
Wisdom of the Fathers
Archdiocese Calendar

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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

[email protected] | 313-588-0829

Harry Harris
Parish Council President

[email protected] | 313-920-6174

Olga Mihas
Church Secretary

[email protected] | 313-965-2988

Services Schedule

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

Past Bulletins


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 Sun. of St. John Climacus 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 John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Fourth Mode

Apolytikion of Annunciation of the Theotokos

Today marks the crowning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of God becomes the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel proclaims the grace. Wherefore, we also cry out with him, "Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you."

Kontakion of Annunciation of the Theotokos

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

 

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"
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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. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20.

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to himself, saying, "Surely I will bless you and multiply you." And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise. Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible that God should prove false, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. John Climacus
The Reading is from Mark 9:17-31

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit; and wherever it seizes him it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able." And he answered them, "O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to me." And they brought the boy to him; and when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, "How long has he had this?" And he said, "From childhood. And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you can do anything, have pity on us and help us." And Jesus said to him, "If you can! All things are possible to him who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!" And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again." And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse; so that most of them said, "He is dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when he had entered the house, his disciples asked him privately, "Why could we not cast it out?" And he said to them, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting." They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he will rise."

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Saints and Feasts

March 30

Sunday of St. John Climacus

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on March 30, where his biography may be found. He is celebrated today because his book, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, is a sure guide to the ascetic life, written by a great man of prayer experienced in all forms of the monastic polity; it teaches the seeker after salvation how to lay a sound foundation for his struggles, how to detect and war against each of the passions, how to avoid the snares laid by the demons, and how to rise from the rudimental virtues to the heights of Godlike love and humility. It is held in such high esteem that it is universally read in its entirety in monasteries during the Great Fast.

March 30

John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent

This Saint gave himself over to the ascetical life from his early youth. Experienced both in the solitary life of the hermit and in the communal life of cenobitic monasticism, he was appointed Abbot of the Monastery at Mount Sinai and wrote a book containing thirty homilies on virtue. Each homily deals with one virtue, and progressing from those that deal with holy and righteous activity (praxis) unto those that deal with divine vision (theoria), they raise a man up as though by means of steps unto the height of Heaven. For this cause his work is called "The Ladder of Divine Ascent." The day he was made Abbot of Sinai, the Prophet Moses was seen giving commands to those who served at table. Saint John reposed in 603, at eighty years of age. See also the Fourth Sunday of the Fast.

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Parish News & Announcements

MEMORIAL

Ioanna Stathopoulos, 5 years

May Her Memory Be Eternal.


COFFEE HOUR

Coffee hour offered today by Thomas Stathopoulos.


ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL - TODAY

Today, immediately following the Divine Liturgy, our Sunday School students will participate in 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.  Grade 7 students and above are eligible to move on to the district level. We invite you all to stay so we can show our support of our students!


FEASTDAY THANK YOU

  • A successful event can only be accomplished with dedicated and devoted parishioners and friends.
  • We would like to THANK each and every one of you for your personal effort and talent to make this year’s Feast Day Luncheon a most joyous and happy event.
  • THANK YOU to everyone who helped, attended and for your generous donations.
  • THANK YOU to everyone that donated their delicacies for our Feast Day Bake Sale.
  • THANK YOU to all the Philoptochos ladies that chaired and helped out at the Feast Day Bake Sale.
  • THANK YOU to everyone that donated Artoklasia for the Feast Day vespers and the Feast Day service.
  • THANK YOU to the ladies who took the time to help and decorate the Icons so beautifully with flowers.
  • THANK YOU to George Theodorou - Feast Day Chairperson.
  • A heartfelt thank-you to all of you and for your continued support of our Cathedral - from the Annunciation Cathedral Family.  May God’s blessing be with you.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

Flowers for Holy Friday (Epitaphion) on Friday, April 18.
Wreaths for the four Services of the Salutations to the Virgin Mary and Akathist Hymn.
If anyone is interested in donating any of the above items, please contact the church office.


HELP NEEDED - FLOWER DECORATION OF THE EPITAPHION

A few Ladies and Gentlemen are needed to help decorate and beautify the Epitaphion on Friday, April 18, 2025 starting at 10:00 am.


UPCOMING SERVICES

04/04/2025

Akathist Hymn – April 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Evzones from Greece will also be attending the service.  Please join us and meet the Evzones. 

Please see flyer in our "Bulletin Inserts" section.


SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 – PRESENTATION OF HOLY RELIC BY HIS GRACE METROPOLITAN MAXIMOS OF IOANNINA.

04/06/2025

We have the blessing to receive a fragment of the Holy Relic of St. Georgios the New martyr, Patron Saint of Ioannina, by His Grace Metropolitan Maximos of Ioannina himself.  


SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 - GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND PRESENTATION OF HOLY RELIC

04/06/2025

Dear Parishioners,

This year's Greek Independence Day Parade, scheduled for Sunday, April 6th, coincides with the presentation of the Holy Relic from His Grace Metropolitan Maximos of Ioannina. Along with His Grace, we are also very privileged to have His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visiting our Cathedral on that day. It is very likely that we will have many people from across Metro Detroit attending the Divine Liturgy. Also, Annunciation will be the first church in the parade procession, immediately behind our clergy guests!

Since this will be a great opportunity to showcase our parish support, I am encouraging all the Annunciation parishioners to not only attend the services on that day, but to also march in the parade representing Annunciation. I would like to especially ask the families of our Sunday School students, as well as all our teachers to participate in the parade. It will allow us to show the entire Greek community attending that we once again have a vital Sunday School program. Also, I’m sure the kids will really enjoy marching and waving Greek and American flags.

The parade will begin at 3:00 PM and typically takes less than one hour to complete.

Please reach out to me by phone at 313-920-6174 or by email at [email protected] if you are available to attend the parade. It is very important that we have a large turnout for all the events planned on April 6th.

Regards, 
Harry Harris
Annunciation Parish Council President


NEW PARKING LOT GATES

Our parking lot management company, Park Rite, has installed gates at the three entrances to our parking lot (Monroe Street, I-375 service drive, and Lafayette Street). The gates will be open for Sunday services. For any church visits during the week, please use the Monroe Street entrance. When the parking lot attendant comes to the gate, please let him know you are there for a church visit, and he will raise the gate for you. You will NOT be charged any fee for parking in the lot for any church related visit. Also, the Lafayette gate will be open for any church sacrament event (weddings, funerals, etc.). Please note in the unlikely scenario that you pay for parking during a personal church visit, please advise the church office and your credit card charge will be reversed.


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

  • 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.

BOOK CLUB

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.


GREENING THE PARISH INITIATIVE

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: 

Become a backyard birdwatcher. Watching birds in their natural surroundings can lower stress, calm anxiety, help focus, and help you feel energized. Appreciating nature helps us feel urged to protect it. Try keeping notes of the bird you see daily out of your window, or sharing with a friend of family member about what you saw!


DSC

DSC Camper Registration and Staff Application Now Open! Don't miss this opportunity to give your kids the gift of camp! We look forward to welcoming campers and staff from our Metropolis for a fun, memorable, and safe experience steeped in our Orthodox faith. Please visit www.gomdsc.org. For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 248-909-6372.

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.


HOLY RELICS - 'ΑΓΙΑ ΛΕΙΨΑΝΑ

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.


CONFESSION

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


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

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

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

 


HELP NEEDED

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


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 or 313-213-7181.


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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Annunciation Calendar

    March 30 to April 14, 2025

    Sunday, March 30

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, April 1

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Friday, April 4

    7:00PM Akathist Hymn & Attendance of Evzones from Greece

    Sunday, April 6

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Presentation of Holy Relic

    11:30AM Doxology

    3:00PM Greek Independence Day Parade

    Saturday, April 12

    10:00AM Saturday of Lazarus

    Sunday, April 13

    Palm Sunday

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, April 14

    Holy Monday

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Archdiocese News

2025 Metropolis of Boston Scholarship Program: Available to Students Across U.S. and Canada

03/27/2025

https://www.goarch.org/-/2025-metropolis-of-boston-scholarship-program-available-to-students-across-u.s.-and-canada?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is pleased to offer 2025-2026 academic year scholarship opportunities for U.S. and Canadian students who are of Greek descent or of the Greek Orthodox Faith and entering their second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies.


Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates Feast of the Annunciation at Manhattan Parish

03/26/2025

https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-celebrates-feast-of-the-annunciation-at-manhattan-parish?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided at the Annunciation Service at Annunciation Church in New York City on March 25, 2025.


White House Celebrates 204th Anniversary of March 25 Greek Independence Day

03/25/2025

https://www.goarch.org/-/white-house-celebrates-204th-anniversary-of-march-25-greek-independence-day?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

On Monday, March 24, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed by President Donald Trump to the White House for a celebration recognizing the 204th Anniversary of March 25 Greek Independence Day. This annual esteemed celebration at the White House began in 1987 and has become a tradition for every president.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

... he that is not covetous, will be also more disposed for almsgiving. He that fasts is light, and winged, and prays with wakefulness, and quenches his wicked lusts, and propitiates God, and humbles his soul when lifted up. Therefore even the apostles were almost always fasting.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century

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Archdiocese Calendar

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

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