Church Bulletin - St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

1st Sunday of Luke
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
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 Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Mark, Aristarchos, & Zenon, Apostles of the 70
O Holy Apostle Aristarchus, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins. -Translation by Narthex Press

For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Matins
WINTER (beginning Sept 13th); Matins (Orthros) - 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
1st Divine Liturgy - 9:00 a.m.{ENGLISH}
2nd Divine Liturgy - 10:30 a.m. (GREEK & ENGLISH} plus Memorial Services at the conclusion of 2nd Divine Liturgy

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.

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 Lola Kalivas(978)-535-0798
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 - Kay Nicolakis, Supt.; 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.

Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Sept. 16 - 29, 2009

September 16, 2009
Wed. Sept. 16, 2009 5:00 p.m. Affirmation Ceremony for the new Board of the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Archdiocesan Chapel of St. Paul, NYC 6:30 p.m. Religious Freedom in Turkey: The Case of the Ecumenical Patriarchate A conference co-sponsored by Fordham University's Institute on Religion, Law & Lawyer's Work and the Orthodox Christian Studies Program. Fordham University School of Law. Room 430 B/C, NYC ...Read Full Text >

Liturgy of St. James
Thursday, October 22nd
6:00 p.m.

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer
Monday, October 26th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

WINTER HOURS
Please note that winter hours for Church
Services begin on Sunday, September 13, 2009

Orthros - Greek 8:00 a.m.
1st Divine Liturgy - English 9:00 a.m.
2nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English 10:30 a.m
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Please note that the office will be closing at 5:00 p.m.

Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins

Publish Date:	September 20, 2009
Publish Date:	September 13, 2009
Publish Date:	September 6, 2009
Publish Date:	August 23, 2009

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