Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-05-11
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Parish News & Announcements
Bulletin Inserts
Calendar of Annunciation
Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate 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

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.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world 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

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:12-35

At that time, [Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened. That very day] two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" and they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And He said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find His body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see." And He said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was not it necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into this glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained Him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So He went in to stay with them. When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42.

In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed." And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping, and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, rise." And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Paralytic
The Reading is from John 5:1-15

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me." Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk." And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked.

Now that day was the sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet." But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, 'Take up your pallet, and walk.' "They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, 'Take up your pallet, and walk'?" Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you." The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.

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Saints and Feasts

May 11

Sunday of the Paralytic

Close to the Sheep's Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool, which was called the Sheep's Pool. It had round about it five porches, that is, five sets of pillars supporting a domed roof. Under this roof there lay very many sick people with various maladies, awaiting the moving of the water. The first to step in after the troubling of the water was healed immediately of whatever malady he had.

It was there that the paralytic of today's Gospel way lying, tormented by his infirmity of thirty-eight years. When Christ beheld him, He asked him, "Wilt thou be made whole?" And he answered with a quiet and meek voice, "Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool." The Lord said unto him, "Rise, take up thy bed, and walk." And straightaway the man was made whole and took up his bed. Walking in the presence of all, he departed rejoicing to his own house. According to the expounders of the Gospels, the Lord Jesus healed this paralytic during the days of the Passover, when He had gone to Jerusalem for the Feast, and dwelt there teaching and working miracles. According to Saint John the Evangelist, this miracle took place on the Sabbath.

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Parish News & 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 for fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy.


GENERAL ASSEMBLY - MAY 18, 2025

ØIn keeping with the Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, we will have our Regular Spring General Assembly on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The assembly will be held in our 707 Banquet Hall following the Divine Liturgy.

ØWe are asking all parishioners in good standing to attend as we will be discussing important matters concerning the ongoing life and operation of our parish.


SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Upcoming Sunday School Schedule:

  • May 11 & 18 – Regular Sunday School
  • May 25 – No Sunday School (Memorial Day long weekend)
  • June 1 – Sunday School Graduation & Last Day of Sunday School for 2024-2025
  • Save the Date: Sunday School Graduation!
    Please join us as we celebrate our Sunday School students at this year’s Sunday School Graduation on Sunday, June 1, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. 

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

  • Your donations to the Philoptochos continue to provide valuable financial support to many worthy organizations and people.  Thank you for your support.  We were able to donate $6,565 to 17 organizations from January 1 through April 30, 2025.  Below is a breakdown:
    $400 St. Basil Academy & Youth Adult Programs Fund
    $350 Social Services Fund
    $250 Cancer and Other Major Illnesses
    $100 St. Photios Shrine Fund
    $100 Orthodox Christian Missions Fund
    $200 Support A Mission Priest Fund
    $200 Hellenic College Holy Cross Lenten Fund
    $420 National Philoptochos General Fund
    $100 Pascha Campaign
    $100 Sisterhood of St. Basil Academy Fund
    $100 International Orthodox Christian Charities Fund
    $100 Partners in Philanthropy Fund
    $100 Scholarship Fund
    $700 Summer Camp Program - Metropolis of Detroit
    $500 A C Fires Chapter - Metropolis of Detroit
    $720 St. George Church (parishioner need)
    $2,125 Annunciation Cathedral (March 25th bake sale & ribbons)

  • 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.

“PANAGIA SOUMELA” PONTIAN SOCIETY OF DETROIT MICHIGAN - ARTOKLASIA AND MEMORIAL

05/25/2025

"Panagia Soumela" Pontian Society of Detroit, Michigan will be having their annual Artoklasia and Memorial on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

 


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.


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: 

Buy real honey. Most supermarket honey, sadly, is full of additives and colorings, and has removed the pollen - the honey. Oftentimes commercial honey is manufactured in a way that is not bee-friendly, so bees end up dying after collection. Remember, a single bee colony can pollinate 300 million flowers everyday!


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.

 


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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Annunciation Calendar

    May 11 to May 26, 2025

    Sunday, May 11

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Thursday, May 15

    4:00PM Adult Baptism

    5:30PM Wedding Rehearsal - Kaiafas

    Saturday, May 17

    3:00PM Wedding - Kaiafas

    Sunday, May 18

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM General Assembly

    Thursday, May 22

    4:30PM Wedding Rehearsal - Kollias

    Friday, May 23

    3:00PM Wedding - Kollias

    Saturday, May 24

    11:00AM Baptism - Diamantopoulos

    Sunday, May 25

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Pontian Artoklasia and Memorial

    Monday, May 26

    Office closed

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Archdiocese News

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the Election of Pope Leo XIV

05/08/2025

https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-american-on-the-election-of-pope-leo-xiv?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

With fraternal esteem we recognize the historic election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Bishop of Rome.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

In that case [Matt 9:2] there was remission of sins, (for He said, "Thy sins be forgiven thee,") but in this, warning and threats to strengthen the man for the future; "Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto you."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 37 on John 1, 4th Century

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Archdiocese Calendar

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

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