St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: March 2, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13;9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. -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 God, when You come upon the earth in glory, the whole world will tremble. A river of fire will bring all before Your Judgment Seat and the books will be opened, and everything in secret will become public. At that time, deliver me from the fire which never dies, and enable me to stand by Your right hand, O Judge most just. - Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Hesychios the Martyr
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
When thou didst follow in the steps of the Martyrs, thou didst ascend unto the height of divine love, which made thee Godlike, O most wise Hesychius; when thou didst forsake the court of a king that was earthly, thou wast honoured in the courts of the King of the Angels; and cast into the river, thou didst find the living water of true and eternal life. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
He indicates the dispositions of each, calling the one kids, the other sheep, that He might indicate the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily on Matt. XXV, 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.

 
March 9, 2008
Encyclical of SCOBA for Mission Sunday, the Sunday of Cheesefare
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 greet all of you in the Name of our Lord Jesus Chris as we prepare to embark upon the Great and Holy Fast, which is our common ...Read Full Text >
Choral Art Society Concert; May 10th Saturday
The Choral Art Society of 60 singers will perform Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece of sacred choral music know as the Vespers (All-Night Vigil). The piece is approximately one hour of Orthodox music that demands great vocal power and technique by its performers.

In 2006, we were thrilled to hear the ...Read Full Text >

Saturday of Souls
The three Saturday of Souls, on which our departed loved ones are commemorated in the prayers of the church, will be celebrated this year on March 1st, 8th & 15th. Orthros & Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 8 and 9 a.m. respectively. Our Philoptohos will prepare kolyva on behalf of everyone and for ...Read Full Text >

TAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LANDS
Maria C. Khoury lives in the only all-Christian village left in Palestine, the village of Taybeth, the biblical town of Ephraim where our Lord Jesus Christ went to rest before His crucifixion (John 11:54).
Today, Saint George, the Orthodox Church in Taybeth, is making an effort to maintain the Christian ...Read Full Text >

Charles & Betty Demakis Memorial Scholarship
Charles & Betty Demakis Memorial Scholarship 2008: Applications are now available for the Charles & Betty Demakis Memorial Scholarship. Applications are available at the Community Credit Union Lynn or Peabody office, at the church office or on-line at: www.myccu.org


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


Parish Nurse
St. Vasilios is beginning its Parish Nursing program during the month of March. Sophia Grevelis, R.N., has joined our St. Vasilios Ministry Team in 2007 with the express purpose of establishing this new ministry. She works with Father Chris Foustoukos in a confidential manner to identify, support and guide ...Read Full Text >

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.


BASKETBALL NEWS
The Harry Agganis Tournament will take place on
April 10th-13th at St George Church in Lynn.
Practices will be held at the Fr. Andrew Demotses
Educational Center at 8 pm as follows:
Tuesday nights, for High School Girls
Contact: George Coufos 978-339-3085
Thursday nights, for High ...Read Full Text >

Volunteers Needed
The Course on Marriage and Family is looking for couples married 25 years or more who are willing to be interviewed. The interviews will of course be anonymous If your willing to help our seminarians please call Father Chris @ 978-531-0777.


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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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, ...Read Full Text >

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 ...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.


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!


New Podcast Includes Orthodox Teens From Around Country

February 22, 2008
The Departments of Youth Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America have joined with the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) to offer a new podcast for Orthodox Christian teens and their peers.  ...Read Full Text >
Weekday Services
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

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 21stat 7 Pm
&
Annunciation
Trith, March 25th
&
Presanctified liturgy
Wednesday, March 26th
&
Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday , March 28th at 7 Pm
&
Monday, March 31ST
7 Pm Compline
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