St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: January 6, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7

TITUS, my son, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 3:13-17
The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

At that time, Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would ...Read Full Text >

The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
January 6 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Lord, when You were baptized in the Jordan, the veneration of the Trinity was revealed. For the voice of the Father gave witness to You, calling You Beloved, and the Spirit, in the guise of a dove, confirmed the certainty of His words. Glory to You, Christ our God, who appeared and enlightened the world. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light." - Translation by Narthex Press
Why were the heavens opened? To inform you that at your baptism also this is done, God calling thee to your  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 12 on Matthew 3, 4th Century

Matins
Winter; Matins (Orthros) - 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
1st Divine Liturgy - English
9:00 a.m.
2nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English
10:30 a.m.

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 .Panteleimon Klostri
Email: Frpanteli@stvasilios.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr Andrew J. Demotses Ret.
Email: Frandrew@stvasilios.org

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 Ruth Morfis (978)-531-8655
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 Speros Venios, 531-0476
Church School - 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.

 
January 20, 2008
Encyclical of SCOBA for Share the Light Sunday
Share the Light Sunday

20 January 2008

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and
The Devout Faithful of the Holy Orthodox Churches in the Americas

Dearly Beloved in the Lord,

We, the Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the ...Read Full Text >
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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...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!


Message from the National Commander of the Order of St. Andrew Regarding Fraudulent Email

January 2, 2008
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SUNDAY
Orthros; 8:00 a.m.
1st Divine Liturgy; 9:00 a.m.
2nd Divine Liturgy; 10:30 a.m.
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