St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

2nd Sunday of Luke
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Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -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

The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

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.

 

October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish
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September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >

September 28, 2009
Door Opening of the Retreat House
      This past Saturday over 1300 brethren from throughout New England joined Archbishop Demetrios, Governor John Lynch of New Hampshire, Consul General Constantine Orphanides and myself as we opened the doors of our new Retreat House in Contoocook, NH. The seed of hope which we planted two ...Read Full Text >

JUNIOR GOYA NEWS
We have a meeting scheduled for next Sunday October 11 from 4-5:30 in the Educational Center. We will be talking about the festival and our next event.  Hope to see you there.


Philoptochos News
We would like to remind you that on Sunday, November 1sr, we celebrate the feast of St. Cosmas and Damian, patrons of the Philoptochos. At the first liturgy that Sunday, the
Philoptochos will sponsor a bread blessing service for the health of the members of our parish, At the second Liturgy it will
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Church School News
CHURCH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT and CHANGE IN PROCEDURE 
Sunday, October 11, Church School Family Holy Communion Sunday

The second Sunday of each month is designated as "Church School Family Holy Communion Sunday".    
  
Change in procedure:    Those students, who receive Holy Communion
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GREEK SCHOOL NEWS
Greek school is looking for laptops to use in their classroom. If you have one that you could donate please call the church office

BASKETBALL NEWS
Placement nights will be from 6-7 pm as follows:
Jr. Boys - Tuesday , October 6th age 8 to 10
Girls -Wednesday, October 7th age 8 to 9th grade
Int. Boys- Thursday, October 8th age 11 to 9th grade

Please be at the gym by 6:00 pm sharp.
Wear basketball sneakers & clothing.
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St. Vasilios Greek Festival
The 2009 Greek Festival will be held the weekend of October 16th.

Donations
The success of our Annual Greek Festival is dependent on your generous support. If you are interested in making a donation in support of the Festival, please contact the church office or Speros Venios at 978 531
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St. Vasilios Greek Festival
The 2009 Greek Festival will be held the weekend of October 16th.


STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK
Tina Leon is heading a team together for the Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston. If you’d like to join her at Making Strides, please visit her personal page (see below). If you already have plans that day, she hopes you’ll still support her efforts by making a donation of any amount you can ...Read Full Text >

ST VASILIOS FAMILY CHOIR
(Formally known as Youth Choir)
Please notice the change in the name. You are all invited to come and sing with us. It is great to see and hear the different generations of faithful voices. Consider yourselves invited: toddlers and adolescents, moms and dads, theos and theas, yiayiades and papoudes. I
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Fall Family Festival
St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church
Presents
Fall Family Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2009
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Please join us for a fun afternoon of games, raffles and fun for the whole family.
Sponsored by the Parish Organizations
Parish Council - Philoptochos -Men’s Club - PTA - Youth
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CHURCH SCHOOL HOLY COMMUNION SCHEDULE
The second Sunday of each month is designated as “Church School Holy Communion Sunday”, beginning on October 11th . Fr. Chris will dismiss students at the end of liturgy. They will then be served breakfast in the Educational Center. After breakfast, students are to report to their respective classrooms. ...Read Full Text >

PTA NEWS
COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Helen Papadopoulos is the current Volunteer coordinator for coffee hour. She is looking for someone to assist her and take over this position next year. The PTA will also have the signup sheet for monthly help to serve at the coffee hour. Please let us know if
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PARISH NURSE MINISTRY
THE PARISH NURSE MINISTRY IS SPONSORING THE FOLLOWING

Flu Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, October 4, 2009
There will be a flu vaccine clinic during coffee hour from 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Age 65 and older, Medicare will cover the cost. Please bring your insurance cards.
Ages 18 - 64 there will be
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ALTAR BOYS
Any young man 10 years of age or older may serve as an altar boy. A necessary prerequisite is enrollment in our Church School. This experience provides a boy with a closer acquaintance with our tradition of liturgical worship, as well as with fellowship with other young men with whom he serves. Altar boys ...Read Full Text >

SNOW PLOWING OF THE CHURCH PARKING LOT
With the winter months approaching we are asking any parishioners with plow service to help plow our parking lots in case the city of Peabody is unable to do it for us. If you are able to do so please contact Fr. Chris.


Greek Institute ; Concert with PROTOPSALTI & KORKOLIS
The Greek Institute is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring an
unforgettable and unique performance of
ALKISTIS  PROTOPSALTI and STEFANOS KORKOLIS
in a piano - voice combination that took Athens by storm in 2009!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER9, 2009 at 8:00pm
SANDERS THEATER
HARVARD UNIVERSITY,
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INQUIRERS STUDY GROUP
In the Fall each year, this ten week study group explores the major beliefs and customs of the Orthodox Church. This group is a basic “Orthodoxy 101” with a focus on a basic introduction to the Orthodox faith. The study group is open to all Orthodox Christians and most especially to all those friends and ...Read Full Text >

ORTHODOX LIFE
This scripture based study group conducted by Father Chris meets each Fall and Spring. Orthodox Life explores various aspects of our Orthodox Faith either in a Bible Study format or by exploring contemporary topics through the Tradition, Canon Law and Bible to arrive at the Orthodox Church’s mindset on the ...Read Full Text >

ST. MAKRINA STUDY GROUP
This is a ladies study group led by Presvytera Claire. This group meets each Fall and Spring for about a 9 week period meeting each Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. The group spends time in a relaxed atmosphere reading and discussing various Orthodox books of interest in order to deepen participants ...Read Full Text >

PHILOPTOCHOS “CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER”
THE PHILOPTOCHOS IS HOSTING A
“CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER” BOOTH

We need your help. Please look through your Christmas decorations and donate either new or used decorations (in very good condition) to our Christmas booth at our October Church Festival. We will
be accepting your donations and
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Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember

2009 Greek Festival
October 16, 17, 18, 2009

Fall Family Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2009
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Veterans Day/St. Val’s Men’s Club Memorial Service
Breakfast for all
November 2009
Date to be announced


PLAYGROUP NEWS
Go to our web site www.stvasilios.org > ORGANIZATIONS > PLAYGROUP We are having a great time learning and having fun together, reading books, doing crafts and some playtime in the gym. If your would like to join us but are unable on Fridays at 10 a.m. we are taking names (if there is enough interest) for ...Read Full Text >

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!


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
Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins
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