Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-08-10
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

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured on the Mount, Christ God revealing Your glory to Your disciples, insofar as they could comprehend. Illuminate us sinners also with Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. Giver of light, glory to You.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Ninth Orthros Gospel
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.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17.

Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If any one destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and that temple you are.

Gospel Reading

9th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:22-34

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."

And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they entered the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

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Saints and Feasts

August 10

9th Sunday of Matthew

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Parish News & Announcements

COFFEE HOUR

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


SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The office will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00am - 3:00pm, beginning August 6th to September 10th. 

You can leave a message or email and your call will be answered promptly.

For emergency, please contact Fr. Georgios Manias directly at 313-588-0829.

Have a wonderful and blessed Summer!


SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

First Day of Sunday School September 7 -  Save the Date!

We are excited to welcome new and returning students for 2025-2026.  Save the date for Sunday September 7.    

We have the same wonderful teachers returning and we will be running 4 classes this year.

·       Preschool Program (ages 3-4)

·       Primary Program (ages 5-7)

·       Elementary Program (ages 8-11)

·       Junior/Senior (ages 12-17)

Registration dates are August 17 and September 7 at the Cathedral.  Families may also email [email protected] for a registration form. We look forward to seeing you soon!


DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL GAME OUTING

08/24/2025

Detroit Tigers Baseball on Sunday, August 24th.  We are happy to announce our plans to attend the Tigers’ game after church this day.  The plan is to get a block of tickets at Comerica Park so we can all sit together and enjoy the game.  Bring your family!  Everyone is welcome.  Each person will be responsible for the cost of their own ticket.  Please submit your name to Olga in the church office if you would like to be added to the sign-up list.  Go Tigers!


FEED THE POOR

Feed the Poor at Sts. Peter and Paul in Detroit – It is time again to volunteer your time or to make a donation to this excellent cause.  Our church family (kids and adults) has been helping feed the poor under the leadership of Alex Shashko for many years.  We will be preparing lunches in the Cathedral kitchen on Saturday August 30th starting at 10am. It would be great to have at least 10 volunteers for each date.  We will also need 2 people to deliver the food on Sunday August 31st.  Please email Will Lianos at [email protected] if you are able to help us.  Donations can be made directly to the Annunciation Cathedral.  Please write “Feed the Poor” on your check or electronic donation.  Thank you.


THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD, CHAPTER 9 “SPANOS/ARETI” OF DETROIT

09/21/2025

THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD, CHAPTER 9 “SPANOS/ARETI” OF DETROIT – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2025

ØThe Pan-icarian brotherhood, chapter 9 “Spanos/Areti” of Detroit will be having their 2nd annual Artoklasia, Memorial for St.Theoktisti, patron Saint of Ikaria, Athina Siringas, and all the victIms of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, followed by a coffee hour on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

ØHis Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros has contacted us to make arrangements to receive a fragment of the Holy Relic of St. Theoktisti, patron Saint of Ikaria, from His Eminence Metropolitan Efsevios of Samos and Ikaria.  More information and details will be announced at the service on September 21, 2025.

 


ANNUNCIATION 2025 FALL CASH RAFFLE – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

10/09/2025

ØThe annual Fall Cash Raffle will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Everyone is reminded that this continues to be the Cathedral’s only annual fund-raising event and your supported would be truly appreciated. The raffle ticket price remains $100.00. The raffle continues to be a reverse raffle. The last ticket drawn will win $4,000.00, the second to the last ticket drawn will win $2,000.00 and the third to the last ticket drawn will win $1,000.00.

ØThe drawing will be held at 8:00 p.m. the evening of October 9th in 707 East. Tickets are also available for purchase for an evening of dinner and drinks to enjoy before and during the raffle drawing. The dinner and drinks ticket is $70.00 per person.

ØMost Parish Council members have both raffle and dinner and drinks tickets available for you to purchase or please call the Church office for additional information or to purchase tickets.

ØAs previously mentioned, your support of this event is truly appreciated. For those of you not purchasing a raffle or dinner and drinks ticket, your monetary donation to defray a portion of the costs associated with the event would also be gladly accepted. Thank you for any  support  you are able to offer for this event.  


CYPRIOT ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN

10/19/2025

THE CYPRIOT ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN will be having their first annual Artoklasia, Memorial and Coffee hour on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Annunciation Cathedral.


THE MAKEDONIAN ASSOCIATION “ARISTOTELIS” CHAPTER, DETROIT

10/26/2025

The Makedonia Association "Aristotelis" Chapter, Detroit will be having their first annual Artoklasia, Memorial and Coffee hour on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Annunciation Cathedral.


CHOIS SOCIETY OF DETROIT “AGIA MARKELLA”

The Chois society of Detroit “Agia Markella” will co-celebrate with us their patron Saint, Agia Markella at a later date of the new ecclesiastical year 2025, after discussion with some of their members that updated us that they have a new elected council and are reorganizing.


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.

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.


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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Bulletin Inserts

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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Annunciation Calendar

    August 10 to August 24, 2025

    Sunday, August 10

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Friday, August 15

    Dormition of the Virgin Mary

    Sunday, August 17

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Saturday, August 23

    4:00PM Wedding - Weinman

    Sunday, August 24

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    1:00PM Detroit Tigers Game Outing

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Archdiocese News

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew declares images from Gaza ‘inhuman’

08/07/2025

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In a poignant homily for the Feast of the Transfiguration, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew called the ongoing starvation of Gazans “a shame for the human race.”


Watch WWI story "A Worn Out Pair of Shoes" at the Maliotis Cultural Center this fall

08/05/2025

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This November, join award-winning storyteller Anna Conomos-Wedlock for an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Lemnos, once a lifeline for wounded soldiers during the Gallipoli campaign. At its heart, this is a story of a chance encounter between a Greek village girl and an Allied soldier—an unforgettable relationship that will change both their lives forever.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Christ did not command the winds to cease at that time, but Himself stretched forth His hand and took hold of Peter, because here faith was required of him. When we do not do our part, divine (grace) slows and stands still.. . . it was not the wind that did Peter harm; his lack of faith sank him. Where faith is fruitfu, firm and strong, none of the evils that may befall us can do us any harm.
St. John Chrysostom
The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century

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Archdiocese Calendar

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

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