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


Philoptochos February Meeting Philoptochos
The Philoptochos February meeting will take place on February 20th, at the Parlor Room at 7:00 pm. There will be a short meeting and a very interesting program. Presbytera Claire will offer a candy making demonstration.


PTA NEWS Raffle Dazzle Fundraiser
The PTA will be having the Raffle Dazzle Fundraiser on Thursday, May 8th. Save this date and have a fun night out with food, drink and chances to win lots of prizes. 
Tickets will be available for purchase soon! 
We are also looking for donations for this event. We welcome gifts (new items please), gift cards, service/discount certificates or anything you think will be fun to win. Contact Pam @978-740-2449 or at pamyianni@comcast.net
 
Scholarship Dance
The PTA is looking for 2 co-chairs to shadow this year and co-chair the event next year.   Please contact Christine Martins @ 978-979-2612 if you are interested.


Jr. GOYA Announcement Attn Jr. GOYA: We will be having our next meeting today February 17th in the Educational Center from 4-5:30.  Hope to see you all there!





St. Makrina Study Group The St. Makrina women’s study group will resume its meetings on February 27th from 9:30 to – 11:00 a.m. This group will learn about our faith by reading and dicussing various Orthodox books. This women’s study group will meet for an eight week period. Anyone interested in joining or finding out more about it is urged to speak with Presvytera Claire after Church or call the church office 978-531-0777.


PHILOPTOCHOS INDEPENDENCE DAY DINNER SAINT VASILIOS PHILOPTOCHOS "ATHENA"
INDEPENDENCE DAY DINNER
SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH
 
The Philoptochos invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Dinner at the Saint Vasilios Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center immediately following the Second Divine Liturgy. After the dinner the children of the Greek School will present their program.
Tickets
Adult Fish Dinner - $15
Children Pizza - $ 5
Children Fish Dinner - $15
___ # Fish Dinner ___ # Pizza

Total Enclosed: $ ____
Name ____________________________________
Address __________________________________
City __________________ State _____ Zip ______
Phone ____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
Please mail completed form and check to:
Mrs. Kristi Fadel, 173 Locksley Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940
781-334-4043



 


Greek School News Independence Day Program The annual celebration of our Indpendence will take place on Sunday, March 30th at 2:00 p.m. The students will present poems, songs, skits, dances, and the EVZONES. The teachers and students invite you to join in their celebration of Greek Independence.


Youth Choir We would love to have some more boys (or young men) in our Youth Choir.  We know it`s not "American Idol" but it`s a chance to sing for an even more important "judge". Also, some of you have noticed that we are changing our music to sound more Byzantine.  If you would like a complimentary CD of our new liturgy please see me, Tony Vatousios.  You may also listen and download our entire liturgy online at www.stvasilios.org > Youth Choir or www. hrmsmusic.com/st_vals_welcome.htm      


St. Vasilios P.T.A. Scholarships The scholarship applications are ready and have been sent to the nearby high schools. They are also available in the church office. More details will follow as the time draws near.
2008-09 Katina John Malta Scholarship: Applications are now available for the Katina John Malta Scholaship Fund, a scholarship program established at the Greek Archdiocese of America by means of a generous gift from the estate of Katina John Malta. At leaset two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded for the 2008-09 academic year. Applications may be requested from the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese by calling (212) 774-0513 or on-line at:
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships.asp
2008-09 Paleologos Graduate Scholarship: Applications are now available for the new graduate scholarship program established in 1007 by Peter and Elli Malta Paleologos and administered by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. At least one scholarship of $10,000 per academic year will be awarded. Applications may be requested from the Office of the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese by calling (212) 774-0513 or on-line at:
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships.asp


Appearing In Our Area is the Rachmaninoff Festival Choir Appearing In Our Area is the Rachmaninoff Festival Choir,
Anthony Antolini, Director; Anatoli Panchoshny, bass soloist
Rachmaninoff: Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom And Greek Orthodox choral works

Friday, Mar. 7, 7:30 pm,
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley St., Saco, ME.
Saturday, Mar. 8, 7:30 pm,
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 41 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA.
Sunday, Mar. 9, 5 pm,
Holy Apostles Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 145 Winter St., Haverhill, MA.


BASKETBALL NEWS The Harry Agganis Tournament will take place on
April 10th-13th at St George Church in Lynn.
Tryouts will be at 8 pm as follows:
Thursday, February 21st - High School Boys & College Men’s Division
Contact: Tom Gould 978-531-7010
Thursday, February 28th - High School Girls
Contact: George Coufos 978-339-3085
Please contact Steve Stephanides at 978-744-8531 with any questions regarding the Tournament.

JOY Boys 11-13 yrs old -Thursday , January10th





AXION AXION is pleased to announce that on Saturday evening, February 23, 2008,
our annual Sno-Ball Gala will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel, 200
Boylston Street,  Boston, MA, from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am.  Black Tie is
Optional. The Music will be provided by Orfeas and an elegant buffet dinner
will be provided for a donation of $125 - if purchased by February 15th - or
$150 thereafter.
This year, all the proceeds of this event will benefit The Hellenic Cardiac
Fund for Children at Boston Children`s Hospital.  The AXION goal is to
donate $50,000 from the proceeds of this year`s event for the needs of these
critically-ill infants and children.
For Ticket Information and/or Sponsorship Opportunities please call: Jason
Panos 617-319-0774; Lilly Manolis 857-753-4445 or
Mary Cleary 617-367-7189.  If you cannot attend, donations are sincerely
appreciated.


Godaprents Sunday Communion Breakfast THE CHURCH SCHOOL STAFF CORDIALLY INVITES ALL PARISHIONERS TO CELEBRATE OUR
21ST ANNUAL
GODPARENTS SUNDAY
COMMUNION BREAKFAST

SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008 — 10:30 A.M.

MENU
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
CONSISTING OF
FRUIT, BREADS, DANISH, ETC.
COFFEE, TEA, MILK

RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY
DONATION: FREEWILL OFFERING
PLEASE RESPOND BY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2008
RESERVATION — GODPARENTS SUNDAY COMMUNION BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008 —10:30 A.M.

Name__________________________________Phone____________________

Address________________________________City______________________

Email____________________________________________

No. of People Attending ________ Respond by Sunday, February 24, 2008

Mail to: St. Vasilios Church School, 5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960
or retun to your child’s church school teacher Freewill Offering




Boston Greek Independence Day Parade The Boston Greek Independence Day Parade will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Busses will leave from St. Vasilios at 11:00 a.m. In addition to the Greek School, all parishioners, and parish organizations are invited to attend. To make a reservation for the bus, please contact the church office at 978 -531- 0777.


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.


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 organizations, a section honoring our veterans, and a section dedicated to those who made a special Centennial gift to our Endowment Fund.
To place your Christmas order, please call the church office at 978 531 0777.Give a gift to someone special and help St Vasilios at the same time!
For Only: $ 25


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 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.


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!