St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: June 9, 2013

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-38
Sunday of the Blind Man

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Blind Man
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved.

Apolytikion of the Church
Your voice resounded throughout the world that received your word by which, in godly manner, you taught dogma, clarified the nature of beings, and set in order the character of people. Venerable father, Royal Priesthood, intercede to Christ God to grant us great mercy.

Kontakion
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. - copyright Narthex Press and used by permission. All rights reserved.

What could equal these souls? These men had been scourged, had received many, stripes, they had been misused, were  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 36 on Acts 16, 4th Century


Matins
WINTER (beginning Sept 12th); Matins (Orthros) - 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
1st Divine Liturgy - 9:00 a.m.{ENGLISH}
2nd Divine Liturgy - 10:30 a.m. (GREEK & ENGLISH} plus Memorial Services at the conclusion of 2nd Divine Liturgy

Bible Study
Fr. Chris’s bible study will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 3-4:30. The topic will be The Gospel of John.
Deacon Michael’s bible study will meet on Thursday afternoons from 1 - 2 p.m. The topic will be The Letter to the Galatians and the Acts of the Apostles.

Parish Information
St. Vasilios Church
5 Paleologos Street
Peabody, MA 01960

Phone: (978) 531-0777
Fax: 1 (978) 538-9522
Website: http://www.stvasilios.org
Email: info@stvasilios.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Christopher Foustoukos, Presiding Priest
Email: Frchris@stvasilios.org

Assistant: Rev. Protopresbyter Andrew J. Demotses Ret.

Assistant: Rev. Deacon Michael Fadel

Other Parish Info
Opportunities for service & Fellowship: Philoptochos Athena-President; Tracey Franggos 978-463-8135, St. Vasilios PTA-Co-President; Traci Gangi & Kathy Geomeos, St. Vasilios Choirs Antonios Vatousios 978-750-9761, St. Vasilios Men’s Club- Mr. Chris Grevelis, President,Youth Programming; Andrew Constantinou, Church School; Mrs. Sophia Hennessey, Supt. is available in the Church School office each Sunday morning throughout the school year.
Greek School-Dina Kaliatzidis, principal, is available in the Educational Center weekdays from 3 - 5 p.m. throughout the school year. You may also reach her at 978-902-3133,
Church Office - Irene Stephanides and Chrissa Pissios are available to answer questions and to provide assistance. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Summer hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tel. 978-531-0777, fax: 978-538-9522, e-mail: info@stvasilios.org, Our website Stephen S Kalivas at steve@stvasilios.org -www.stvasilios.org, Parish President; Mrs.Pam Katsiris, Proistamenos Fr. Christopher Foustoukos may be contacted anytime at 978-531-0777.

 

Sunday Worship Guide & Orthodox Life monthly bulletin online
You can view the complete weekly worship guide and the monthly bulletin known as Orthodox Life on our parish web site at www.stvasilios.org

PHOTOS of the Metropolis Leadership Seminar online
You can view a nice group of photos taken by Steward Andrew Constantinou on our web page under MEDIA at www.stvasilios.org of the recent Metropolis of Boston Leadership Development Seminar hosted by the STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE of St Vasilios on June 4th.


GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013-2014
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GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013-2014
This year we are we are opening our Greek school to students of other communities as well as to those of the greater community.. We will have an open registration this year, you can visit the church website www.stvasilios.org to download the
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Cooking for the Haven from Hunger
I am happy and proud that the St Vasilios community has reaffirmed their commit-ment to helping others less fortunate than ourselves in our very own neighbor-hoods, by cooking for the Haven from Hunger, a shelter that feeds the hungry, on the 4th Thursday of every month.
We will be preparing a church
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Saint Makrina Knitting Group
The Saint Makrina knitting group is meeting every Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Board room for fellowship and knitting. We are knitting small items to be sold during our Festival in November 8th through the 10th, to benefit the Church Towers fund. Please come and join

Metropolis of Boston Camp Scholarships
Metropolis of Boston Camp Scholarship Opportunities
Those parishioners who are in need and would like to send a children to the Metropolis of Boston Camp should call the Church Office and speak to Father Chris about scholarship opportunities


2013 Dates to Remember
Philoptochos June Luncheon
Saturday, June 22

St. VAsilios Show of Talent
Sunday, June 23 @ 3pm

Picnic
Liturgy at Winter Island
Sunday, June 30 @ 10 am


YIA YIA’S “ATTIC TREASURES”
DATE: JULY 2013
SAVE YOUR TREASURES: ANY GOOD, CLEAN “TREASURE”
SAVE OUR BELLS: LET’S HEAR OUR BEAUTIFUL BELLS RING ONCE AGAIN!!
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.
Note: Please do not send in any items into our church yet.
Thank you OPA!!!


GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013-2014
This year we are we are opening our Greek school to students of other communities as well as to those of the greater community.. We will have an open registration this year, you can visit the church website www.stvasilios.org to download the registration form and bring it to the office at your ...Read Full Text >

SUMMER SUNDAY CHURCH Hours
SUNDAY MAY 26th Summer Schedule
Orthros - 8:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy - English & Greek 9:00am
Memorial Service follow Divine Liturgy


NEW BEGINNINGS REGISTRATION
New Beginnings Pre-School is now accepting registrations for September of 2013. Full and half day sessions are available. Please contact Linda Cohan at 978-538-9808 to receive a registration packet.

HOSPITAL VISITS
Salem Hospital is making a change in order to be in compliance with new privacy laws. This change will mean that we will no longer receive the list of Orthodox patients in the hospital. So, if you or a loved one will be in the hospital please call the church office so that we can pay you a pastoral visit. ...Read Full Text >

Radio Ministry of the Metropolis of Boston
Radio Ministry Every Sunday morning at 7:30 am
A sermon on the day`s Gospel lesson is given by Fr. Konstantinos Manetas in both Greek and English on the Greek Radio Station WNTN 1550 AM during the "Voice of Orthodoxy" program.

In addition to the weekly commentary on the Holy Gospel, the program
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NO PARKING at NEW ENGLAND MEAT MARKET
Please have some consideration for our good neighbors at New England Meat Market. Do not park in their parking lot while attending Church services. Unfortunately , your car will be towed if you are taking their spaces which are meant for shoppers only.

Archbishop Demetrios Receives “George Paraskevaides Award”

June 6, 2013
The 29th Annual Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership Conference awarded the George Paraskevaides Award to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. ...Read Full Text >

Speaking to God Released as eBook

June 5, 2013
Speaking to God, a collection of over seventy prayers written by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, is now available as an ebook through all major online resellers. ...Read Full Text >

The Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc. announced a $2 million Challenge Gift to the Archdiocese

June 3, 2013
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is announcing with great appreciation and deep gratitude a $2 million gift of the Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc. ...Read Full Text >

WeekdayServices

Paraklesis
Tuesday, June 11th 10 am
Holy Ascension
Thursday, June 13th
Orthros 8 am
Liturgy 9am
Saturday of the Souls
Saturday, June 22nd
Orthros 8 am
Liturgy 9am
Sunday, June 30th
Liturgy at Winter Island 10 am
no Liturgy at the Church
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