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 which those who wish may make a free-will offering. The following have sponsored kolyva.
March 1st Alexandra Hiou
March 8th Mrs. Georgia Tsouvalas & Family
March 15th Denise Martwichuck


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


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 identity of the village and the Christian element of Palestine in part through the generosity of Christians abroad and Americans at large.
You are invited to take a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands and support this effort through Maria Khoury’s books. They make an inspirational reading and wonderful Easter gifts.
Maria’s books are available at the Philoptochos table and at the Resource center every Sunday, or by calling Kristi Fadel 781-334-4043.
Your financial, spiritual and genuine support will greatly encourage the Christian community in the Holy Land.


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


Sr. GOYA Announcement MARCH Meeting -- Sunday, March 9 (TONIGHT) here at St. Vasilios   from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the gymnasium. All high school students are  welcome! We`ll be discussing our up-coming events for March and April   and playing volleyball. We hope to see you there!





Jr. GOYA Announcement Attn Jr. GOYA: We will be having our next meeting today March 16th in the Educational Center from 4-5:30.  Hope to see you all there!





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 Rachmaninoff’s Festival Choir perform the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom at Saint Vasilios. Now, we have the opportunity to hear Rachmaninoff’s jewel or masterpiece known as the Vespers by another choral group. The performance will be two weeks after our Easter, and will include a couple beautiful encore surprises for us at St Vasilios.


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 those within our parish family and throughout the North Shore who are in need of assistance.
A FREE Blood pressure Clinic is offered on the second and fourth Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This month the clinic will be held on March 14 and 28.
As a referral source, the Parish Nurse is available to provide parishioners and members of the community with information about a wide range of health related topics. These may include referrals to physicians, support groups, community agencies, parish resources, etc. As this ministry grows, we hope to expand our services to include Cholesterol and Glucose Screening.


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 School Boys & College Men’s Division
Contact: Tom Gould 978-531-7010
Please contact Steve Stephanides at 978-744-8531 with any questions regarding the Tournament.

JOY Boys 11-13 yrs old -Thursday , January10th





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 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
 


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

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.


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.


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!