Church Bulletin - St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA

PUBLISH DATE: October 7, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33; 12:1-9

BRETHREN, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 7:11-16
3rd Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with ...Read Full Text >

3rd Sunday of Luke
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -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

But this light comes by faith, and when it is come, it lights abundantly him that has received it; and if you ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on John 1, 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.

National Church Music Sunday Commemorated on October 7, 2007

October 4, 2007
Three Greek Orthodox Choir Directors Receive Archbishop Demetrios' Years of Service Award and Holy Trinity Cathedral of Toledo, Ohio Receives Church Music Sunday Celebration Award ...Read Full Text >

Major Gift From the Spanos Family to the Greek Fire Relief Fund

September 28, 2007
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios announced today a major gift of $1,000,000 to the Greek Fire Relief Fund of the Archdiocese from Faye and Alex Spanos and their family. “We are deeply moved by the very generous response of yet another devoted family of our Archdiocese who wish to offer their assistance to those individuals affected by the disaster in Greece”, stated His Eminence in announcing this latest contribution to the fund. “Truly, Mr. Spanos, along with his beloved family, is not simply a man of words but more importantly of action. We are most appreciative to him, Mrs. Spanos and their dear children for this contribution which will certainly enhance the assistance the Archdiocese will offer to those in need”. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Selects Fr. Frank Marangos as Dean of Archdiocesan Cathedral

September 27, 2007
New York, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America has selected the Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos as the new Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Fr. Marangos leaves his current position as the Executive Director of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Fr. Marangos is succeeding the Rev. Dr. Robert Stephanopoulos who, after 25 years of service as Dean of the Cathedral, is retiring on October 7, 2007. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Honored by Mayor Michael Bloomberg on the Occasion of His 40 Years of Hierarchical Ministry

September 26, 2007
The Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg hosted a reception on September 25 for Archbishop Demetrios of America on the occasion of his 40 Years of Hierarchical Ministry. The reception was held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York. ...Read Full Text >

Winter Hours: Please note that winter hours for Church Services begin on Sunday, September 9, 2007
Orthros - Greek
8:00 a.m.
1st Divine Liturgy - English
9:00 a.m.
2nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English
10:30 a.m.

Previous St. Vasilios Church Bulletins

Publish Date:	September 16, 2007
Publish Date:	September 9, 2007
Publish Date:	September 2, 2007
Publish Date:	August 26, 2007

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