St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: April 27, 2008

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 1:1-8

IN THE FIRST BOOK, O Theophilos, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 1:1-17
Great and Holy Pascha

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the ...Read Full Text >

Great and Holy Pascha
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George the Great Martyr & Triumphant
April 28 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and bestowing life on those in the graves. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Great and Holy Pascha
When they who were with Mary came, anticipating the dawn, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, they heard from the Angel: Why seek ye among the dead, as though He were mortal man, Him Who abideth in everlasting light? Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen, and hath put death to death. For He is the Son of God, Who saveth the race of men. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press
Now this is a proof that Christ is God the Word, and the Power of God. For whereas human things cease, and the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation 55, 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; Andrew Constantinou
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.

 
April 27, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for Holy Pascha 2008
Holy Pascha
The Feast of Feasts

For since death came through a human being, The resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; For as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. (I Corinthians 15:21-22)

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests ...Read Full Text >
Iconography
As many of you have seen, the restoration work on the icon of the Theotokos (Platytera) will continue after Pascha. Father Chris is still accepting donations for the $1,300 balance remaining in this endeavor. There are also four opportunities to donate an icon in the Holy Altar. The medallion icons of St. ...Read Full Text >

“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 ...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 >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...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.


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 >

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 ...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!


Good Friday & Resurrection Services to be Broadcast LIVE - NEWS BROADCAST FEEDS AVAILABLE

April 24, 2008
Media Alert ...Read Full Text >

Patriarchal Proclamation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Holy Pascha 2008

April 17, 2008
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Washington Young Adults Prepare for National Conference – July 10-13, 2008

April 16, 2008
Young adults from the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan area are working diligently to prepare for the 2008 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America National Young Adult Conference, July 10-13, 2008 in Washington DC. This year’s conference will be held in conjunction with the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. “Doers of the Word” will be the theme for the weekend, with Rev. Dn. John Chryssavgis, noted author and theologian, as the featured keynote speaker.  ...Read Full Text >
April 25 - Good Friday
8:30 a.m - Service of the Royal Hours
3:00 p.m - Vespers of the Descent from the Cross
7:00 p.m - Service of the Lamentations (Epitaphion)

April 26 - Holy Saturday
7:00 a.m - Divine Liturgy &
Holy Communion from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 p.m. - The Canon of the Resurrection (auditorium)

April 27 - Easter Sunday (Pascha)
Midnight - Resurrection of our Lord followed by Divine Liturgy
11:00 a.m - Agape Vespers (Vespers of Love)

May 2 - Friday of Bright Week - Life Giving Font
8:00 a.m. - Orthros
9:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
Publish Date:April 20, 2008
Publish Date:March 30, 2008
Publish Date:March 23, 2008
Publish Date:March 16, 2008
Publish Date:March 9, 2008
Publish Date:March 2, 2008
 
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