St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: February 3, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:14-30
16th Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them ...Read Full Text >

16th Sunday of Matthew
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Agatha the Martyr
February 5 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -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
There is an old saying: 'Excesses meet.' Too much fasting and too much eating come to the same end. Keeping too  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Cassian, Conferences, Conference Two: On Discernment no. 16; Paulist Press pg. 76, 5th 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 >
Byzantine Choir Liturgy on CABLE; Channel 10
Thursday; 11:00 a.m.
9:30 p.m.

Friday; 1:30 p.m.

Saturday; 12:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.

Sunday; 12:00 noon

Thanks to Parishioner Sotirios G.Yokas


Donations Needed
As I am sure everyone has noticed the work continues in restoring the icon screen (Iconostasis). As the work continues towards completion, we would like to refurbish the vigil lights hanging in front of the icons. There are a total of 10 vigil lights that need to be refurbished at a cost of $400 each. If ...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


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 >

PREPARING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD
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 >

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.


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.


JOY NEWS
The next JOY meeting will be on Sunday, February 10th at 3:30. Please notice the date change due to the Super Bowl.


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!


Programming Schedule for Come Receive the Light Radio Program - Feb 3 - 15, 2008

February 1, 2008
On Come Receive the Light, the National Orthodox Christian Radio Program, Fr. Chris will be speaking with Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou about "Faith at Fordham: Orthodoxy and Fordham University", and with Rod Dreher, a columnist with the Dallas Morning News, about the rise of the Internet in modern life. ...Read Full Text >

2008 Archdiocesan Yearbook Now Available Online

January 31, 2008
The 2008 Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is now available on line at yearbook.goarch.org. Yearbooks will be available by mail beginning February 6th, 2008. Parishes are reminded that they will each receive two copies.  ...Read Full Text >

OCF REAL BREAK Announces Historic First Trip to Constantinople for College Students

January 30, 2008
Orthodox Christian Fellowship is proud to announce a Real Break trip to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Constantinople, Turkey. The trip will be led by His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and assisted by OCF Board Chairman Fr. Mark Leondis (who also serves as the Director of the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America) and OCF Executive Director Fr. Kevin Scherer. ...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

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, March 25th
&
Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 26th
&
Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 28th
Liturgy at 7 Pm
&
Monday, March 31ST
7 Pm Compline
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:January 20, 2008
Publish Date:January 13, 2008
Publish Date:January 6, 2008
Publish Date:December 30, 2007
 
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