St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: January 13, 2008

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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Anthony the Great
January 17 ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
January 18 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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 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 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
For as persons not even knowing where to put a step forward, so they sat, overtaken by the darkness.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 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.

 
Feast of Three Hierarchs
Rev Christopher Foustoukos, Tuesday, January 29th 6:30 p.m.
St. Vasilios to Celebrate
Feast of Three Hierarchs
 On Tuesday January 29th at 6:30 p.m., His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and many area priests will join us in honoring Saint Vasilios along with Saint John Chrysostom and Saint Gregory the Theologian (The Three Hierarchs) with Great Vespers. Since the Three Hierarchs are 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 ...Read Full Text >

Godparents Sunday
Godparents Sunday will be on Sunday, March 2nd more information to follow. Please save the date.



Please watch www.stvasilios.org, WCVB Channel 5 and TheBostonChannel.com for cancellation of Church services or church related activities.


Sr. GOYA Announcements
To kick off the New Year, the St. GOYA’s first meeting of 2008 will be a New Year’s spaghetti dinner and vasilopita tonight January 13th. Bring your appetite! We look forward to seeing you! Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will run no later than 8:00 p.m.
Cheer on our Peabody GOYA Boys basketball ...Read Full Text >

Jr. GOYA Announcement
Meeting scheduled for January 20th in the Parlor Room from 4-5:30 p.m. We will be discussing our upcoming events. We will also be distributing cookie dough orders to anyone who has not received their orders yet. Hope to see you there!

JOY NEWS
The next JOY meeting will be on Sunday, February 2nd at 3:30


Divine Liturgy at the Rosewood Nursing Home
“Our next Divine Liturgy at the Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody will be on Saturday, January 25th, at 10: 30 am.  All are invited to attend liturgy and meet our brothers and sisters living at Rosewood.”


St. Vasilios Apokreatiko Glendi
The 2nd Annual
St. Vasilios Apokreatiko Glendi
7 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center
Mezedakia, Cash Bar
Live Music & Dancing by Orfeas
Tickets only $25 each
Students $15 each
Tickets will be on sale during the month of February


MEN’S CLUB
June 14th—Men’s Club Ladies Night at Angelicas
July 21st—32nd Annual Men’s Club Golf Tournament at Georgetown Country club.


PTA NEWS
Please join us at coffee hour for our PTA meeting today, all are welcome.  
Our up coming fundraiser will be the Prize-a-Rama which will be held on Thursday, February 28th, save the date! More information to come in the next few weeks.
The Holiday visit with the Veterans has been rescheduled for ...Read Full Text >

BIBLE STUDY; Fr Chris & Deacon Michael
Fr. Chris’s bible study will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-4:00.

Deacon Michael’s bible study will meet on Thursday afternoons from 1 - 2:30. The topic will be St. Paul’s 1st Epistle to the Corinthians. The first meeting will be on Thursday January 17th.


Feast of Three Hierarchs; Tuesday, Jan 29th 6:30 p.m.
St. Vasilios to Celebrate
Feast of Three Hierarchs
 On Tuesday January 29th at 6:30 p.m., His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and many area priests will join us in honoring Saint Vasilios along with Saint John Chrysostom and Saint Gregory the Theologian (The Three Hierarchs) with Great Vespers. Since ...Read Full Text >

PREPARING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD; Fr Panteleimon
PREPARING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Studies in St. Paul’s Letters to the Philippians and Colossians
Why did Saint Paul write his letters to the churches in Philippi and Colossae? What can we learn from Saint Paul about the kingdom of God and what qualifies him to be the teacher? What can these epistles ...Read Full Text >

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 >

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!


Three Lectures Featured in Events Surrounding Feast of the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters

January 9, 2008
In observance of the Feast of the Three Hierarchs and in celebration of Greek Letters and Culture, the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces a number of events which will take place during the month of January 2008. ...Read Full Text >

Hellenic College & Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Launches New Website - www.hchc.edu

January 8, 2008
Hellenic College & Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is delighted to announce the launch of a new and redesigned website. ...Read Full Text >

Press Release of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

January 7, 2008
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Orthodox Christians Face Violence Following Contested Presidential Elections in Kenya

January 4, 2008
The New Year began with tragedy for many people in Kenya as widespread violence erupted on December 27th in the wake of contested presidential elections between incumbent President, Mwai Kibaki, and challenger Raila Odinga. ...Read Full Text >

Chairman of SCOBA Archbishop Demetrios On the Events In Kenya

January 4, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Chairman of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) commented today on events in Kenya, noting the long-time involvement of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) with the local Orthodox Church in Kenya (which is under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Alexandria). ...Read Full Text >
Weekday Services
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
St. Vasilios will celebrate the feast of:

Athanasios & Cyril Patriachs of      Alexandria
Friday. January 18TH
&
Vespers with Metropolitan
Tuesday, January 29th
6:30 PM
&
Three Hierarchs
Wednesday, January 30th
&
Presentation of our lord
Saturday, February 2nd
&
Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 1st
&
Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 8th
&
Clean Monday
Monday, March 10th
7 Pm Compline
&
Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 12th
8 AM
&
Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 14th
Liturgy at 7 Pm
&
Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 15th
&
Monday, March 17th
7 Pm Compline
&

Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 19th
Liturgy at 6Pm

&
Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 21st
Liturgy at 7 ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
Publish Date:December 30, 2007
Publish Date:December 23, 2007
Publish Date:December 16, 2007
Publish Date:December 9, 2007
 
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