Greek Byzantine Choir at St Vasilios; Jan 20th On Sunday, January 20th 2008, The Greek Byzantine Choir of Greece, that has been touring the United States to great acclaim will accompany as Chanters during the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Saint Vasilios under the direction of Lykourgos Angelopoulos.
The Greek Byzantine Choir is probably the most well known Byzantine choir in the world and definitely the choir with the most concerts in history (more than 1000!) and many recordings and publications under its name. The ΕΛΒΥΧ has influenced many choirs in Greece and abroad in terms of their performance style, stage appearance, repertoire and more.

This will be a very historic day for St Vasilios to host such a great choir of world renown. We are fortunate that they have agreed to take time from their busy schedule of ticketed concerts to participate in our Divine Liturgy on January 20th. You will have the opportunity to hear 18 professional chanters sing the responses during the Divine Liturgy as never heard before. The choir will have just finished a concert at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Boston Early Music Festival concert series in Boston, and other venues in the U.S. and now at St Vasilios, just before leaving for Athens



Protopsaltis of Constantonople at St Vasilios Archon Protopsaltis of Holy Archdiocese of Constantonople at St Vasilios

Mr. Angelopoulos, director of the Greek Byzantine Choir (of Greece), was honored by his All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I with the Patriarchal Offikion and was named Archon Protopsaltis (First Chanter) of the Holy Archdiocese of Constantinople. On Sunday, January 20th 2008, The Greek Byzantine Choir of Greece, that has been touring the United States to great acclaim will accompany as Chanters during the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Saint Vasilios under the direction of Lykourgos Angelopoulos.


On the Precipice of Extinction "On the Precipice of Extinction" An independent documentary film produced and directed by James Rockas (a parishioner of St Vasilios) about the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate can be viewed on our parish web site at www.stvasilios.org or at http://www.archons.org/news/gallery/ the web site of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Congratulations to James for a wonderful video that took over one year to prepare and produce.


PTA NEWS Our next PTA meeting is Sunday, January 13th during coffee hour, we hope to see you there.   We will be discussing our upcoming Fundraiser in February, the Prize-a-Rama.

The PTA wishes you all a Happy New Year!


PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS ELECTED PARISH COUNCIL
President Speros C. Venios
V.P. Dr Frank Varinos
Treas. Mr. Charles Partaledis
Sec. Mr. Arthur Vasilakopoulos

Centennial History Album Gift This year, we have an opportunity for a unique gift during this holiday season, our Centennial history album. This album is not only a permanent record of the Centennial year, but also contains a comprehensive history of our parishes first 100 years. In addition, the album contains information about our organizations, a section honoring our veterans, and a section dedicated to those who made a special Centennial gift to our Endowment Fund.
To place your Christmas order, please call the church office at 978 531 0777.Give a gift to someone special and help St Vasilios at the same time!
For Only: $ 25


Resource Center The icons which are  displayed on the shelf in the Narthex are available for purchase.  Please enclose  payments in the envelopes on the shelf and put on the candle tray.  Please call Kaye @978-531-2928 or Stephanie @ 978-531-1998 with any questions.


GREEK TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS BOOK Mary Franggos (978-531-1336) has copies of “A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America” by Mary Rouvelas for sale at $30/copy.


St. Stephen’s Volunteers The St. Stephen’s volunteers have begun visitations for The Holy Season of Christmas. Fr. Panteleimon and Deacon Michael will also be visiting the home-bound to administer the sacrament of Holy Communion. These visitations will continue through January 7, 2008.

If you are aware of a parishioner of St. Vasilios who is in need of a visitation by the St. Stephen’s Volunteers or one of the clergy please telephone the church office at 978-531-0777.


Community Credit Union Donation Program From June 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 the Credit Union will donate $100 to the St. Vasilios Building Fund for every member of St. Vasilios who will open a savings and a checking account at the Peabody branch (32 Central St.), up to a maximum of $5000. Please consider helping the church by opening an account, and don’t forget to mention that you are a St. Vasilios member!



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!