St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: January 10, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13

BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 4:12-17
Sunday after Epiphany

At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Epiphany
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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 for Afterfeast of 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

Apolytikion for Gregory of Nyssa
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our life in peace. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
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
Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when ye assemble  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ignatius of Antioch, Epistle to the Ephesians Ch. 13, 2nd 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.

 
Fr. Chris; BIBLE STUDY
Fr. Chris’s bible study will resume on Tuesday, January 12th @ 2:30 –4:00 in the board room. Tuesday’s topic will be cremation. The topics for the weeks to follow will depend on the interest of the group.



WELCOME HOME COLLEGE STUDENTS
Today Jan 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM Christine and Richard Moody will be visiting our
parish to discuss the heartfelt news concerning our troops, the dedicated men and women who serve our country. Please join us for this most informative session (downstairs classroom) open to students and parishioners..


PARISH NURSE MINISTRY : YOUTH SAFETY
PARISH NURSE MINISTRY  PRESENTS
YOUTH SAFETY FORUM

On Sunday, January 10 at 11:30 AM, the Parish Nurse Ministry will sponsor a Youth Safety Forum in conjunction with the Peabody Police Department and the Youth Ministries of Saint Vasilios Church. The forum will focus on driving safety, Internet ...Read Full Text >

TRADITION of VASILOPITA
One of the most beautiful and inspiring traditions and customs of the Greek Orthodox Church is the observance of Vasilopita. It is this annual family observance, together with many other traditions of our Church, which joins our Orthodox Faith and heritage with the history of the Christian religion ...Read Full Text >

Fr. Kerry`s ADULT BIBLE CLASS
Have You Joined Our Adult Bible
Study Group Yet?

If you haven’t, you are missing an excellent opportunity to participate and share in open, lively and timely Bible-centered discussions about our Orthodox Christian Faith. Our Group will meet every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parlor ...Read Full Text >

Giving Tree
The Church School family would like to thank all of your very much for your generosity in support of the 2009 Giving Tree.  We were able to deliver a van load of gifts including several hundred dollars of gift cards to The Inn Between.  Operation Troop Support picked up three large bins of supplies for the ...Read Full Text >

ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR GOYANS
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday January 10th from 4- 5:30 in the Educational Center.  We will be discussing our upcoming year .  Come see what we are about!  And bring your GOYA aged friends too!   If you have any questions, please contact Greg Spyropoulos at 978-815-9003.  Looking ...Read Full Text >

Saint Basil's Academy
Sunday, January 10th, there will be a second tray to benefit SAINT BASIL’S ACADEMY in Garrison, New York.

The Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. It was purchased in 1944 by all the Philoptochos chapters as well as by the whole Greek Community of the United ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP IS ALIVE!
The Feast of Saint Basil the Great was celebrated.
On New Year`s Day our community celebrated the Feast of Saint Basil the Great, the patron of our Church. His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios celebrated the Hierarchal Liturgy. The Service was followed by a delicious breakfast prepared by Speros Venios.  ...Read Full Text >

A Thank You to: Nicoletta Davekos and Nick Tgettis
Nicoletta Davekos and Nick Tgettis

December 27th was the end of an era. It was the last liturgy that Nicoletta directed and Nick played for the Senior Choir of St. Vasilios. The Senior Choir would like to thank Nicoletta for 40 + years of dedication and Nick for being there for us for over 15 years ...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.


CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
- THE GIFT OF SIGHT-BETTER VISION FOR A BETTER LIFE:   The Church School sixth grade will be collecting used eyeglasses (prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as well as non-prescription sunglasses) for the OneSight organization (www.onesight.org), a group that provides free eye care and glasses to needy ...Read Full Text >

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 >

VASILOPITA
Sunday, Jan 10th, during coffee hour we will observe the beautiful and meaningful tradition of the Vasilopita.



CHURCH SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Sunday,  January 10 -   Family Worship and Holy Communion Sunday    

CHURCH SCHOOL WISH LIST
Would you like to donate an Orthodox Study Bible for our High School Class or a Children’s Bible for the third grade in memory of a loved one?  $20 each      Visit the Church School Office or call Kaye at 978-531-2928.


DONORS WANTED
As the iconography restoration and the addition of new iconography continue, there are a few more opportunities available. We are looking to add 1 more full body icon of a saint. Each icon is $3000. Also, we would like to purchase the icon stand that we have been borrowing for funerals, baptisms, etc and ...Read Full Text >

SLOW DOWN!
Please use caution for pedestrians when entering & exiting the Church and the New England Meat Market’s parking lots.

FAMILY AND GOYA WINTER CAMPS
His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios is pleased to announce the Metropolis of Boston Family and GOYA Winter Camps

The MBC Family Winter Camp Program for 2010 (children of all ages and their parents): The Family Winter Program this year will be held on February 26-28, 2010 in Contoocook, NH.  Families ...Read Full Text >

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.


NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
NO SCHOOL announcements will be posted as follows:
St. Vasilios website:  stvasilios.org
Channel 5 -  WCVB-TV
You can also sign up for text messages/emails from wcvb at:  thebostonchannel.com


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!


Weekday Services

St. Athanasios
Monday, January 18th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy


Three Heirarchs
Saturday, January 30th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Presentation of Our Lord
Tuesday, February 2nd
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 1, 2010
Publish Date:December 20, 2009
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