Church Bulletin - St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

PUBLISH DATE: February 24, 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 15:11-32
Sunday of Prodigal Son

The Lord said this parable: "There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of Prodigal Son
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First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
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 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
O Father, foolishly I ran away from Your glory, and in sin, squandered the riches You gave me. Wherefore, I cry out to You with the voice of the Prodigal, "I have sinned before You Compassionate Father. Receive me in repentance and take me as one of Your hired servants." - Translation by Narthex Press

But if he had despaired of his life, and, ... had remained in the foreign land, he would not have obtained what he ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, AN EXHORTATION TO THEODORE AFTER HIS FALL, 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.

February 12, 2008
Archpastoral Reflections, February 2008
We began this series of reflections on the topic of “renewal” with a reflection on the renewal of the heart. We now turn to examining the renewal of the spirit, which is the touchstone of our intellectual development as persons, of our fellowship with one another, and of our ability to be ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of SCOBA for Mission Sunday, the Sunday of Cheesefare

February 21, 2008
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OCF Reacts to Shooting Tragedy at Northern Illinois University

February 15, 2008
Thursday at Northern Illinois University (NIU), a black clad gunman emerged from the stage of an auditorium classroom opening fire, killing six students and injuring 13 before turning the gun on himself, taking his own life. Four students remain in critical condition. This is the fourth school shooting this week. ...Read Full Text >

Weekday Services
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 1st
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Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 8th
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Clean Monday
Monday, March 10th
7 Pm Compline
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Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 12th
8 AM
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Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 14th Liturgy at 7 Pm
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Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 15th
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Monday, March 17th
7 Pm Compline
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Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 19th
Liturgy at 6Pm
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Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 21stat 7 Pm
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Annunciation
Trith, March 25th
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Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 26th
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Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 28th at 7 Pm
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Monday, March 31ST
7 Pm Compline

Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins

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Publish Date:	January 6, 2008

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