IMPORTANT GREEK SCHOOL NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT

On Monday, 21 April 2008, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston will visit St. Vasilios to celebrate the Nymphios Service.
Although the Greek School is not in session due to the Spring Break, we feel it is important for our children to experience this wonderful service. For this reason, the Greek School teachers would like to invite all their students to come sit with us in the pews at the front of the church to join in this celebration. The service begins at 7:00pm. We ask that the children be in the church 10 minutes earlier. This will count as a make-up day.

Please remember that when attending church with the Greek School, students are to dress appropriately. Girls should wear a skirt and top or a dress (with their shoulders covered), tights and dress shoes. Boys are to wear dress pants and a dress shirt. NO JEANS or SNEAKERS.
We would also like to invite the Sunday School Teachers and students to join us.
We hope to see everyone there and we wish you all a Most Holy and Blessed Holy Week and Easter.




“The Raffle-Dazzle Night” SAVE THE DATE!
The PTA is hard at work planning for their major fundraiser of the year.

What is it, you might ask?

This is a fundraising event in which new items are donated (we need at least 100 items to make it a success). On Thursday, May 8th the night of “The Raffle –Dazzle,” we will raffle all the items. In addition we will have: door prizes, raffles, refreshments, cash bar, and lots of excitement at the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center.

If you would like to donate an item or make a contribution, contact Chairperson Pam Katsiris @ 978-740- 2449/pamyianni@comcast.net or drop your items in the bin at the Church Office labeled Raffle Dazzle. Admission $5.00 per person. Raffle tickets are $1.00. Tickets on sale March 30th. Reserve a table, bring your friends and let’s enjoy a spectacular “Raffle-Dazzle Night.”


Ticket Order Form

Name:___________________ Phone: ________________

# of Persons Attending _____________ X $ 5.00 = ________

# of Raffle Tickets_______________ X $ 1.00 = ________

Please make checks payable to “St. Vasilios PTA”. Send payment and form to Tracey Franggos, 41 Pearsons Drive, Byfield, MA 01922

*All proceeds to benefit a new sound system for the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center. Thank you for your support!



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.


PTA NEWS 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.
PTA SAVE THE DATES:
Scholarship Dance—Friday, June 6th
Please contact Irene Martinoli @ 781-245-1423 to purchase tickets and reserve tables.  
Raffle Dazzle Fundraiser—Thursday, May 8th.



Church School Teachers Lenten Collection Church School Teachers Lenten Collection for the Soldiers in Iraq
There will be a box in the foyer during lent to collect items . Some items needed are:
Toiletries, white sox, disposable cameras, T-shirts, stationery and stamps.


New Playgroup Starting in May! New Playgroup Starting in May! :   Join our new playgroup for parents and their children from 40 days to 4 years of age.  We hope to promote new friendships within our Orthodox community, to establish a support system for the new and experienced mothers, and most importantly, to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for our children to play, explore, socialize, and grow in the Orthodox faith together. The group will meet on Wednesday s from 10am-11:30am in the board room.   Our first meeting will be Wednesday, May 7th .  If you have any questions feel free to contact Rita Constantinou @ 978-532-3703 or Presbytera Eleni Klostri

Peabody Glenn Liturgy Our next Liturgy at Peabody Glenn will be on the Friday of Bright Week (Feast of the Life-giving Font) at 10:30.


Attention All R.N’s and M.D’s of our Parish Our new Parish Nurse Ministry needs your help. We need your ideas on how
we can effectively bring health wellness programs to our congregation. Nurses,
we need your expertise in your different specialties. Doctors, I’m sure each of you has great information on your specialty that you might share in a group discussion.
Please, if you are able to help us with some ideas contact me or Fr. Chris. We also need to establish a Health Cabinet comprised of nurses, doctors and representatives from   all the church organizations. Together we can make this ministry a success.

Sophia Grevelis R.N
Parish Nurse


GOYAns Offer Your Time and Talents GOYAns! Offer Your Time and Talents To Our Church --  On Holy Friday, April 25, all Jr. and Sr. GOYAns are asked to be present that morning at 8:30 AM for the Service of the Royal Hours immediately followed by preparing the church for Holy Friday, Saturday, and Pascha services. This is your time during your school vacation week to fully participate in the Holy Week services and offer your time and talents to our church. 


Sr. GOYA Meeting Our Next Sr. GOYA Meeting -- Sunday, May 4 here at St. Vasilios from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. All high school teens in grades 9 through 12 are invited to join us for fun and fellowship! 
For more information about GOYA, visit our page on the Saint Vasilios web site: http://www.stvasilios.org/youth/seniorgoya/

SPRING DOXA CONFERENCE SPRING DOXA
CONFERENCE FOR TEACHERS, DIRECTORS & ALL
INTERESTED ADULTS PARENTS ARE ESPECIALLY
INVITED TO ATTEND

FEATURING DR. PAULINE C. PAPPAS, MD
SPONSORED BY THE GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF BOSTON

SATURDAY, MAY 3RD, 9:00 AM—3:00 PM

SAINT CATHERINE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
119 COMMON STREET, BRAINTREE, MA

SUBJECT: GIFTING CHILDREN WITH FAITH & VALUES IN THE COMPLEXITIES OF MODERN LIFE: PERSPECTIVES OF A PEDIATRICAN


Resource Center The icons which are  displayed in the foyer of the Educational Center and at the church office are available for purchase.  Please call Kaye @978-531-2928 or Stephanie @ 978-531-1998 with any questions.
New Arrivals:
Night Lights $7.00
10 Commandments plaque $7.00
Diptychs– various sizes
Prayer ropes—(50 knot) $8.00
(100 knot) $14.00
Wrist Prayer Rope $5.00
Name Day Cards $1.00




Resource Center The icons which are displayed in the foyer of the Educational Center and at the church office are available for purchase. Please call Kaye @978-531-2928 or Stephanie @ 978-531-1998 with any questions.
Now Available:
Holy Week Service Book $22.00 (in Greek and English)
Salutations Service Book $10.00 (in Greek and English)



St Vasilios P.T.A. Scholarships St. Vasilios P.T.A. Scholarships: The scholarship applications are ready and have been sent to some local area high school guidance departments. In addition, applications are available in the church office. Applications must be submitted with proper documentation by April 15, 2008. Also, save the date. This year, the Scholarship Dance will be on Friday, June 6th. More details will follow as the time draws near

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.


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.


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.


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


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!