St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

8th Sunday of Luke
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Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
The example of the good Samaritan shows that we must not abandon those in whom even the faintest amount of faith  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Two Books of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Concerning Repentance, Chapter 11

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.
Fr. Panteleimon’s bible study will meet on Thursday evenings from 7 - 8 p.m. The topic will be The Book of Psalms.
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 .Peter Day
Email: Frpeter@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 Philoptohos Athena Presidents; Mrs Lola Kalivas(978)-535-0798
St. Vasilios PTA Co-President: Christine Martins & Stacia Pantazelos St. Vasilios Choirs Nicoletta Davekos, Director, 922-9434
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 - Kay Lekos and Irene Stephanides 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
Our two priests, Fr. Christopher Foustoukos and Fr. Panteleimon Klostri may be contacted anytime at 978-531-0777.

 
October 9, 2009
Flu Season
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS ISSUES STATEMENT
ON CHURCH PARTICIPATION DURING THE FLU SEASON

The Center of Disease Control (CDC), fearing an H1N1 Pandemic, strongly discourages participation in group activities, recommending individuals, (especially children) with colds or the flu remain at ...Read Full Text >
Proposed PARISH BUDGET 2010 ONLINE
As requested by parishioners in the past, our Parish Council has made a great effort to post the agenda, past minutes, and the proposed 2010 parish budget on our web site ahead of the upcoming Parish General Assembly on Monday, Nov 16th at 7:00 p.m. Please take the time to study it, so that you are familiar ...Read Full Text >

A CALL FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
As we prepare for 2010, we have many challenges ahead of us. First, we need to create a balanced and adequate budget for the needs of the church. Secondly, our church family needs to create a master plan to determine the direction of our parish for the decades to follow.

To this end, our St. ...Read Full Text >

6TH GRADE CHURCH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
There will be an open house for the 6th Grade Church School on November 15, 2009 at 10:30. Parents are invited to visit their child’s classroom .


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Again this year the Philoptochos will conduct a “Blanket Drive” to donate blankets to area shelters and the homeless; so please drop off any new or “gently used” blankets outside the church office by December 16. Last year’s drive earned our Philoptochos chapter a commendation from the National ...Read Full Text >

PARISH NURSE
There will be a Glucose Testing and Blood Pressure Screening, today, Sunday,
November 15, 2009 during coffee hour 10:30-11:30.


RELIGIOUS RESOURCE CENTER
ANNOUNCEMENT: Something new!   In the two religious display cases in the foyer of the Educational Center there are many new religious items featured from Jerusalem and the Holy Land.   These items are for House Blessings,  Baptisms, Weddings,  Feast Days ---  also candles from Jerusalem, Holy Water and Holy ...Read Full Text >

GIVING TREE
The Church School shall sponsor a Giving Tree this Christmas season in support of Operation Troop Support, Mission Montana, and The Inn Between.  More details to come in future bulletins and in the lobby of the Educational Center.
Thank you for your support

CHRISTMAS DONATIONS
While Fall has just begun, we are beginning our planning for the decorating of our beautiful church and grounds for the Christmas Season. If you are interested in donating any of the following in memory of or for the health of a loved one, please contact Fr. Chris:
5 Christmas Wreathes - $100 ...Read Full Text >

Celebration of Greek Music
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:30 pm
A Celebration of Greek Music
Boston Metropolis 70-piece Philharmonic Orchestra  
accompanied by the Boston Chorale Group “Kallifonoi”
Featuring, vocalists: Prof. Joanna Sfekas-Karvelas,
Prof. Penelope Bitzas, Stephanie Kacoyannis,
Katerina Geomelos and ...Read Full Text >

PTA NEWS
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH
The PTA will be having our Family Christmas Party on December 5th from 6pm to 9pm. Save this date, tickets will go on sale soon during coffee hour. More information to come.


2009 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARD
For many years we have used our Community Christmas Card as a way to send greetings to our relatives and friends. As the expense of mailing individual cards has increased over the years, and as busy lives leave little time for addressing stacks of envelopes, our community Christmas card has become more ...Read Full Text >

EXPLORING ORTHODOX WORSHIP
Through Scripture, Music, and Iconography
Fr. Peter will offer a series on Orthodox Worship that will focus on the revelation of God’s Word, the prayers that His faithful raise in song, and the beauty of His house.
The sessions will be meet Mondays, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. in the Parlor Room. The ...Read Full Text >

DOXA CONFERENCE
Fall Doxa Conference Saturday November 14  9AM to 2PM Transfiguration Church Lowell Ma. Subject  Equipping Teachers to Address Social and Moral Issues in the Classroom. Guest speakers Father Theodore Barbas former  Youth Director of the Metropolis Summer Camp and current  Chancellor of the Boston ...Read Full Text >

PILGRIMAGE TRIP TO THE MONASTERY OF AGIA SKEPI
A  Pilgrimage Trip to the Monastery of Agia (Saint) Skepi Holy Protection White Haven PA.   Plans are to depart from church Dec 8th @ 6:30 AM and return Wed Dec 9th 6PM  seating limited to 15 people cost and details to follow for more info please call Deb Pantazelos 978-774-9410 or e-mail deba357@aol.com


EXPLORING ORTHODOX WORSHIP
Through Scripture, Music, and Iconography
Fr. Peter will offer a series on Orthodox Worship that will focus on the revelation of God’s Word, the prayers that His faithful raise in song, and the beauty of His house.
The session meets Mondays, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. in the Parlor Room. For more ...Read Full Text >

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
The Sisterhood of Saint Makrina study group is coordinating a food drive for the local food pantry, Haven from Hunger. Food collection bags will be available in the Narthex on Sundays in November. Your prayers and generosity to our brothers and sisters in need is greatly appreciated. Please return ...Read Full Text >

ST. VASILIOS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The 2nd. Annual St. Vasilios Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 6th., at 6 PM. Any child or adult or family who is not already a choir member, and who would like to participate, please fill out the section at the bottom of this notice and return it to a Church school teacher or to the ...Read Full Text >

THANKSGIVING DINNER
This year Tavern in the Square in Salem 189 Washington St. will host its 1st Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner. On November 26^th .The dinner is open to all, focusing on the elderly, those whom are homeless and, families that may be struggling in these difficult times.*Doors open at 11 a.m. and, dinner will be ...Read Full Text >

CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
Family Worship and Youth Sunday—Church School, Greek School, GOYA
Holy Communion Fellowship Breakfast
Grades 3 through Grade 12:  Students in Grades 3-12, who receive Holy Communion, will be dismissed by Fr. Chris at the end of the liturgy and they are to go directly to the Educational Center where ...Read Full Text >

ST. MAKRINA STUDY GROUP
This is a ladies study group led by Presvytera Claire. This group meets each Fall and Spring for about a 9 week period meeting each Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. The group spends time in a relaxed atmosphere reading and discussing various Orthodox books of interest in order to deepen participants ...Read Full Text >

NO PARKING
DO NOT PARK WHERE IT IS LEGALLY MARKED: NO PARKING". You will receive a ticket from Peabody Police Dept. reserved spots for New England Market when you attend our services. Violators will be towed. They are great neighbors and we don't want to offend them!


Vice President Biden to Ecumenical Patriarch: We are with you; We support the Ecumenical Patriarch as a leader of global standing

November 5, 2009
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden and his wife hosted a formal dinner yesterday Nov. 4, at the Vice Presidential Residence to honor His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who during this third leg of his trip to the United States is visiting Washington, DC. ...Read Full Text >

President Obama Receives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office

November 3, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received today at the White House in the Oval Office by President Barack Obama. This reciprocal visit to the one paid by President Obama earlier this year (April 7, when he made his first overseas visit to a Muslim country, Turkey) followed up on their conversations at that time on the subjects of the recently concluded environmental symposium on the Mississippi River and the re-opening of the Theological School of Halki. ...Read Full Text >
Entrance of the Theotokos
Sasturday, November 21st
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Interfatith Thanksgiving Service
Wednesday, November 25th
8:00 pm

St. Andrew
Monday, November 30th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

St. Barbara
Friday, December 4th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

St. Spyridon
Saturday, December 12th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

St Dionysios
Friday, December 17th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Christmas Eve Liturgy
Thursday, December 24th
Divine Liturgy 6:00 pm

Christmas Day Liturgy
Friday, December 17th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
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