Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-08-24
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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


Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second Mode

When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life."

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eleventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:14-25

At that time, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. And he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, "Follow me." Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" The saying spread abroad among the brethren that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things; and we know that his testimony is true. But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18.
The Lord is my strength and my song.
Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12.

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.


Gospel Reading

11th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 18:23-35

The Lord said this parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.' And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, 'Pay what you owe.' So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you.' He refused and went and put him in prison till he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?' And in anger his lord delivered him to the torturers, till he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."


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Saints and Feasts

August 24

11th 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

ØFirst Day of Sunday School September 7

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.

ØStudents and families are encouraged to arrive at 10:15/10:30am for the Gospel reading and communion.  Following service, there will be an ice cream social!   

ØStudents bring your back packs! All students are encouraged to bring their back packs to be blessed for the new school year.  Father George will have a special prayer for the students.

Students may register the first day back or families may also email [email protected] for a registration form.

ØWe look forward to seeing you soon!


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.


ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL CHOIR – WE NEED YOU!

Your choir will be starting another year in song and we ask you to join us – young and old are welcome in the choir loft.  It’s a great way to actively participate in the Liturgy, and you do not have to read Greek to sing.  We practice approximately once per month.  Come sing with us!  Any questions can be directed to your nearest choir member or Kim Lianos at kim.lianos04@gmail.com.

             Our first practice is scheduled for Weds, Sept. 3 at 7pm

  Our next practice will be Weds, Oct 1 at 7pm

“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O most High:  to show forth Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night.”  Psalm 92:1-2


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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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Calendar of Annunciation

    August 24 to September 8, 2025

    Sunday, August 24

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    1:00PM Detroit Tigers Game Outing

    Saturday, August 30

    10:00AM Feed the Poor food prep

    Sunday, August 31

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Feed the Poor - Delivery

    Tuesday, September 2

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Sunday, September 7

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM 1st Day of Sunday School

    12:00PM Ice Cream Social

    Monday, September 8

    Nativity of the Virgin Mary

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Archdiocese News

Green Patriarch: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the protection of the environment

08/19/2025

The world has recently witnessed alarming environmental degradation—with climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and the pollution of natural resources—accompanied by a widening gap between rich and poor and the ongoing failure to implement ecologically sound and sustainable policies. Yet for nearly four decades now, one religious leader has discerned the signs of the times and called people's attention to this social and ecological situation. 


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Wherefore then did He not do this, nor forgive the debt before the account? Desiring to teach him, from how many obligations He is delivering him, that in this way at least he might become more mild towards his fellow servant .... He gave more than he asked, remission and forgiveness of the entire debt.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 61 on Matthew 18, 4th Century

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