Church Bulletin - St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
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." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press

He indicates the dispositions of each, calling the one kids, the other sheep, that He might indicate the ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Matt. XXV, 4th Century

Matins
WINTER (beginning Sept 13th); 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. Fr. Christopher Foustoukos
Email: Frchris@stvasilios.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr Andrew J. Demotses Ret.

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Charles L. Mihos Ret.

Assistant: Rev. Deacon Michael Fadel

Other Parish Info
Opportunities for service & Fellowship
Philoptohos Athena-President; Mrs Lola Kalivas(978)-535-0798
St. Vasilios PTA-Co-President: Christine Martins & Stacia Pantazelos St. Vasilios Choirs Antonios Vatousios, St. Vasilios Men’s Club- Stephen Stephanides, Treasurer, 744-8531
James Demotses Asst. Treasurer
Youth Programming; Andrew Constantinou,
Church School-Kay Nicolakis, Supt.; are available in the Church School office each Sunday morning throughout the school year.
Greek School-Emily Korkaris, principal, is available in the Educational Center weekdays from 3 - 5 p.m. throughout the school year. You may also reach her via E-mail at EMECA@AOL.COM
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 visit our website at www.stvasilios.org
Parish President - Speros Venios - 978-531-0476
Fr. Christopher Foustoukos may be contacted anytime at 978-531-0777.

February 1, 2010
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For The Feast Of Saint Photios And Saint Photios National Shrine Day - February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Feast of Saint Photios
Saint Photios National Shrine Day

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Fifth National Young Adult Pilgrimage To The Holy Lands

February 5, 2010
This year’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands will take place from May 15-24, 2010. Once again, the pilgrimage will be led by... ...Read Full Text >

SCOBA Encyclical For Sunday Of Cheesefare And Mission Sunday

February 5, 2010
The Lenten fast that precedes the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha is upon us. Like the dawn of a new day, the beginning of this 40-day journey provides opportunities for us to recommit ourselves and our whole lives to Christ our God. ...Read Full Text >

Weekday Services
Saturday of Souls
Saturday, February 13th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Forgiveness Vespers
Sunday, February 14th
7 p.m. Compline

Clean Monday
Monday, February 15th
7 p.m. Compline

Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, February 17th
6 p.m.

Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , February 19th
Liturgy at 7 p.m.

Saturday of Souls
Saturday, February 20th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins

Publish Date:	January 31, 2010
Publish Date:	January 24, 2010
Publish Date:	January 10, 2010
Publish Date:	January 1, 2010

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