St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: January 20, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 17:12-19
12th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and ...Read Full Text >

12th Sunday of Luke
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Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
January 25 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
He who truly wishes to believe in God must be lifted above himself, his mind, and even the whole world. For this  ...Read Full Text >
-Fr. Matthew the Poor, Orthodox Prayer Life: The Interior Way, p. 74, 20th 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, will accompany as Chanters during the 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at Saint Vasilios under the direction of Lykourgos Angelopoulos.
Orthros 8:00 a.m.
First Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. (GREEK BYZANTINE CHOIR)
Second Divine Liturgy to ...Read Full Text >

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


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.  ...Read Full Text >

Boston College; “Love Thy Neighbor: Building a Just Society”
Boston College O.C.F. Presents
Panel to Discuss the Theme “Love Thy Neighbor: Building a Just Society”
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2008
7pm to 9pm in the Heights Room
FREE Admission and FREE light reception to follow Panel
Panelists:
His Eminence Methodios, Metropolitan of Boston
The ...Read Full Text >

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.


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.


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


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


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.”


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 New Look!
The icons which are now displayed in special cases opposite the church office and in th Educational Center foyer. Please enclose  payments in the envelopes on the shelf and put on the candle tray.  More information available at our church office. Please call Kaye @978-531-2928 or Stephanie @ 978-531-1998 ...Read Full Text >

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.


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!


Special Committee Appointed to Appraise Needs of Ionian Village

January 15, 2008
Archbishop Demetrios of America has appointed a Special Committee to examine and appraise the current needs of Ionian Village, the travel abroad summer camp program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Now in its 37th year, this international youth program has been offering Greek Orthodox Christian youth an opportunity to visit some Greece’s most important religious and historical sites while also participating in a traditional camp program. ...Read Full Text >

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and American Bible Society Support Scripture Initiative for Fire Victims

January 15, 2008
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the American Bible Society are jointly underwriting the costs to supply over 10,000 copies of the New Testament in modern Greek to those affected by the devastating fires in Greece. The initiative, spearheaded by the Greek Bible Society, will donate Bibles directly to the affected Metropolises in Greece, which will then distribute the Bibles at no cost to the individuals impacted. ...Read Full Text >

OCMC to Take Up Special Collection for Orthodox Christians Displaced by Violence in Kenya

January 14, 2008
Hundreds of Kenyans have lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands more have lost their homes, as a result of the recent violence that erupted in the wake of contested presidential elections that were held in Kenya on December 27th.  ...Read Full Text >
SUNDAY SERVICES:
8:00 a.m. Orthros
1st Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
2nd divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Services
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
St. Vasilios will celebrate the feast of:

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 Pm
&
Annunciation
Trith, ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:January 13, 2008
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
Publish Date:December 30, 2007
Publish Date:December 23, 2007
Publish Date:December 16, 2007
 
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