Church Bulletin - St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

PUBLISH DATE: September 16, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday after Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

Sunday after Holy Cross
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Euphemia the Great Martyr
September 16 ...Read Full Text >

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 for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -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
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press

And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

Matins
Summer; Matins (Orthros) - 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Summer; 1st Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.

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 Andrew J. Demotses Ret.
Email: Frandrew@stvasilios.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Charles L. Mihos Ret.

Assistant: Rev. Deacon Robert 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. Costin Popescu may be contacted anytime at 978-531-0777.

September 5, 2007
Encyclical of SCOBA for College Student Sunday
"Educate your children in the way in which they
should go, and when they are grown, they will
not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6)

College Student Sunday
September 16, 2007

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference
of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the ...Read Full Text >

Major Gift to Greek Fire Relief Fund Announced

September 14, 2007
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios today announced a major gift of $1,000,000 to the Greek Fire Relief Fund of the Archdiocese by Mrs. Mary Jaharis. This gift was made in memory of Mrs. Jaharis’ parents, Ismene and George Spyros, who were from the Peloponnese area of Greece. While the town from which they came was not affected by the fires, Mrs. Jaharis was very moved and deeply saddened by the loss of lives and destruction left behind by the fires in neighboring towns. ...Read Full Text >

Special Meetings Regarding Assistance to Greek Fire Victims

September 13, 2007
This week, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America extended, to the heads of the major Greek American organizations, an invitation to a special meeting at the Archdiocese on September 24th so that each would have the opportunity to share with the members gathered what their respective associations are doing with regards to the disaster in Greece. While the Archdiocese has been at the forefront of the national effort to raise awareness and assistance for the people affected by the catastrophic fires, many groups have also undertaken their own endeavors. His Eminence felt it would be most helpful for these groups to meet and coordinate their efforts to better meet the needs of the victims. ...Read Full Text >

MEDIA ALERT - September 15, 2007 - Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Episcopacy of Archbishop Demetrios of America

September 13, 2007
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IOCC & Local Orthodox Priests Reach Farmers in Greece’s Hard-Hit Ileia Province

September 13, 2007
On his back and through the flames that burned everything except his house, Father Ioanni carried to safety his 22 year-old son who had passed out from smoke inhalation. The wildfires that devastated Greece’s western province of Ileia spared Father Ioanni’s home but completely destroyed his father’s 600 year-old home along with its original furnishings and olive and fruit trees. In the midst of the devastation Father Ioanni has been assisting International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) in its work to distribute emergency relief to the farmers of this region. ...Read Full Text >

All weekday services take place:
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

SUNDAYS
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. 1st Divine Liturgy
10:30 a.m. 2nd Divine Liturgy

Church School begins at 10:30 a.m. (exactly)

Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins

Publish Date:	September 9, 2007
Publish Date:	September 2, 2007
Publish Date:	August 26, 2007
Publish Date:	August 19, 2007
Publish Date:	August 12, 2007

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