St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: March 21, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
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Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
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. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 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 11, 2010
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For Holy And Great Lent 2010
February 15, 2010
Great and Holy Lent

                              
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, ...Read Full Text >
CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
CONFESSION TODAY:  Fr. Chris will be available to meet with the students.
We thank Mary Franggos for coordinating the Sacrament of Confession program.

CHURCH SCHOOL CALENDAR:        
March   28    Palm Sunday – No Classes
April       4     PASCHA   Christos Anesti !!  God Is Risen!! ...Read Full Text >

GREEK SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, 21 March - 25th March celebration - All students are to be in their classrooms in full attire no later than 1:30. The program begins promptly at 2:00pm.
Monday. 22 March - No Greek School Classes.
Wednesday, 24 March - Flag-raising at City Hall - All students are to meet their teachers in the ...Read Full Text >

EASTER VISITATIONS
Our Clergy would like to have the chance to visit and give Holy Communion to anyone who will not be able to come to Church for the Easter Services. If any of your loved ones are in Hospitals, Nursing Homes or they are Homebound and have not been visited yet, please call the Church office or Father Michael, ...Read Full Text >

REMEMBER THE SHELTERS
While you are doing your weekly and  Easter shopping, please remember to fill a shopping bag for the shelters. They are in great need for food and supplies. Remembering our brethren in need, is our Lord`s Commandment that should prevail in our hearts and minds during this Holy Season. Thank you.


STUDENTS NEEDED FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH STUDY
The National Student Research Study (http://gotgreek.hellenext.org/) is the first academically-supervised national study focusing exclusively on college-age students of Greek heritage. The study is being opened up to students from local communities throughout the country, and the survey is ready for ...Read Full Text >

Dates to Remember
Greek Independence Day
Luncheon/Program
Sunday, March 21

Goya Lock-In
Friday, March 26

Lenten Journey
Church School Grade 2-5
Saturday, March 27

Greek Independence Day Parade
Sunday, April 25

St. Vasilios
Health & Wellness Fair
Sunday, May 16 ...Read Full Text >

A CALL FROM MYRROPHORAS
To the young girls of our parish a Myrrophora (Myrrhbearing woman) is a special server position in our church.  As we prepare for our Holy Week Services we  have extended the date to accept names  until March 27 for Myrrophoras.
Grades 3-6 afternoon- Grades 7-12 evening For the Holy Friday Services.  ...Read Full Text >

MEN’S CLUB NEWS
Men’s Club sign-ups will take place on April 18th and May 16th during coffee hour.
SAVE THE DATES:
June 12th—Men’s Club Ladies Night at Angelicas
July 19th—34th Annual Men’s Club Golf Tournament at Meadow Creek Country Club in Dracut.
Please call Billy Stephanides with any questions at ...Read Full Text >

BIBLE STUDY DURING COFFEE HOUR
The Sunday of St. John Climacus  our adult bible study will be held in the Board Room (lower level of the church)  Greg Kearns our seminarian from Holy Cross  will conduct the bible study following the first Holy Divine Liturgy please come and join us...light refreshments will be served.


COFFEE HOUR BIBLE STUDY
The Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt our adult bible study will be held in the Board Room (lower level of the church)  Greg Kearns our seminarian from Holy Cross  will conduct the  study following the first Holy Divine Liturgy. Please come and join us. There will be no refreshments served today at the bible ...Read Full Text >

SAINT STEPHEN’S AND PHILOPTOCHOS VOLUNTEERS
Please make sure you have visited your needed friends during this Blessed Season. The Easter gifts will be ready to be delivered on Thursday, March 25th at 12:00 pm. Come by the Church any time after that, to pick up your assignment. If, for any reason, you can`t volunteer this time or if you have any ...Read Full Text >

HARRY AGGANIS WOMEN’S DIVISION
Any High School age girls interested in playing in the Harry Agganis Women’s Division on April 24 & 25 please call George Coufos at
978-335-3085. Must have some basketball experience.


ST VASILIOS SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2010 scholarship applications are now available. Please note that this year applications must be downloaded at www.stvasilios.org. Applications must be submitted with proper documentation by April 1, 2010.
Please note, in order to be considered for a second, third or fourth year scholarship, you ...Read Full Text >

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The following scholarship applications are now available for the 2010-2011 academic year and may be requested from the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese by calling (212) 774-0513 or on-line at: ...Read Full Text >

PTA ELECTION Of OFFICERS
Now is the time to think about which positions you would like to take on the PTA board. We will be holding elections in April for next year’s PTA team. The officers in place now have stayed on an extra year to support our church and children. We will all be stepping down this year and need a team in ...Read Full Text >

PTA APRIL FUNDRAISER
The PTA has started plans for our April Fundraiser. All profits from this Fundraiser will go toward purchasing bleaches for the basketball league at St. Vasilios. We will be selling prize calendars for the month of April. The calendar page for April will be $5 each and every day of April a name will be ...Read Full Text >

U.S. CENSUS
During coffee hour and the Saint Vasilios Philoptochos “Athena” Greek Independence Day luncheon on March 21st, we will have representatives from the Census Bureau available to answer any questions concerning the Census Forms that should have arrived, by that time, in our homes. If you are unable to be in ...Read Full Text >

SCHOLARSHIP DANCE
Jessica Stasinos and Meni Frangias have great plans underway for the upcoming Scholarship Dance. The date is June 18, 2010 @ 6:30. The dance will be at Angelicas. Tickets will go on sale April 1st.


NEW BEGINNINGS PRE-SCHOOL
New Beginnings Pre-School is currently accepting registrations for September 2010. Please call Linda Cohan, Director, at 978-538-9808 if you would like to receive a registration form. The pre-school accepts students 2.9 years old through Kindergarten. There are openings in the two day, three day or five day ...Read Full Text >

Greek Independence Day LUNCHEON; March 21st
SAINT VASILIOS PHILOPTOCHOS "ATHENA "
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
LUNCHEON CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, MARCH   21 st
The annual Independence Day Luncheon will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in the Reverend Andrew J. Demotses Education Center, immediately following the second Divine Liturgy. The Greek ...Read Full Text >

Church Playgroup
The church playgroup meets on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30am. Children 4 years old and under are welcome to attend with a parent, grandparent, or other caretaker. If you are interested in joining, please call or email Kim Sofronas at (978) 774-9561;
kimtucci@yahoo.com.


NOTICE
There are 2 new Bulletin Boards! They are located at the entrance of the Church and entering the Gym. Please
refrain from placing any and all announcements on the walls of the center and the church.


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!


March 25 Celebration At The Archdiocesan Cathedral

March 18, 2010
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of Holy Trinity, followed by a Doxology service in commemoration of the day. ...Read Full Text >

GOAA Is Recognized In Five Categories Of The 2010 De-Rose Hinkhouse Awards

March 15, 2010
The Religion Communicators Council has recognized the work of the Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in five different categories of the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards. ...Read Full Text >
Weekday Services

Monday, March 22nd
7 p.m. Compline

Wednesday, March 24th
Presanctified Liturgy 8 a.m.

Thursday, March 25th
Annunciation
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Saturday, March 27th
Saturday of Lazarus
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Sunday, March 28th
Nymphios 7 p.m.

Monday, March 29th
Presanctified Liturgy 9 a.m.

Monday, March 29th
Nymphios 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 30th
Presanctified Liturgy 9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 30th
Nymphios 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31st
Presanctified Liturgy 9 a.m.

Wednesday, March 31st
Holy Unction 3 p.m.
Holy Unction 7 p.m.
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