St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

6th Sunday of Luke
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world 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
For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 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.

 
October 9, 2009
Flu Season
METROPOLITAN METHODIOS ISSUES STATEMENT
ON CHURCH PARTICIPATION DURING THE FLU SEASON

The Center of Disease Control (CDC), fearing an H1N1 Pandemic, strongly discourages participation in group activities, recommending individuals, (especially children) with colds or the flu remain at ...Read Full Text >
ARTOCLASIA
An Artoklasia will be offered on Monday, October 26 in honor of St. Demetrios by Anastasia Stephanides & Family and Niki Michael & Family for good health of family.

The Blessing of Five Loaves of Bread is a brief service of thanksgiving through which we express our gratitude for all the blessings ...Read Full Text >

His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Follow His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the Orthodox
Christian Church, during his current visit to
New Orleans for the Religion, Science and The
Environment Symposium, New York, Atlanta,
& Washington D.C.
For live video broadcasts, news articles, ...Read Full Text >

RELIGIOUS RESOURCE CENTER
ANNOUNCEMENT: Something new!   In the two religious display cases in the foyer of the Educational Center there are many new religious items featured from Jerusalem and the Holy Land.   These items are for House Blessings,  Baptisms, Weddings,  Feast Days ---  also candles from Jerusalem, Holy Water and Holy ...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. ...Read Full Text >

PTA NEWS
THANK YOU!
The PTA would like to thank all the members who helped out this past weekend at our Festival. We appreciate your time and energy you gave to our church for this event. We could not have done it without you!

NEXT PTA MEETING NOVEMBER 8TH
We will be meeting on Sunday November ...Read Full Text >

EXPLORING ORTHODOX WORSHIP
Through Scripture, Music, and Iconography
Fr. Peter will offer a series on Orthodox Worship that will focus on the revelation of God’s Word, the prayers that His faithful raise in song, and the beauty of His house.
The sessions will be meet Mondays, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. in the Parlor Room. The ...Read Full Text >

DOXA CONFERENCE
Fall Doxa Conference Saturday November 14  9AM to 2PM Transfiguration Church Lowell Ma. Subject  Equipping Teachers to Address Social and Moral Issues in the Classroom. Guest speakers Father Theodore Barbas former  Youth Director of the Metropolis Summer Camp and current  Chancellor of the Boston ...Read Full Text >

ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR GOYANS
Our next event is scheduled for this Sunday October 25th from 4- 6 in the Educational Center.  We will be watching a movie and sharing fellowship in a post Festival celebration .  Come see what we are about!  And bring your GOYA aged friends too!   If you have any questions, please contact Greg Spyropoulos ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP TOWN HALL MEETING
On Sunday, October 25, there will be a Stewardship Town Hall Meeting in the Parlor Room from 10:30 to 11:30.  All are invited to attend to hear a brief presentation on the 2010 stewardship program, and ask questions regarding stewardship. 


STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
Save the Date:  On Saturday, November 7, our Parish will host a strategic planning session to help create a long term vision for our community.  Every organization is asked to send their officers, and any other members that are interested in helping in this task.  The session will take place from 9 a.m. to ...Read Full Text >

A CALL FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
As we prepare for 2010, we have many challenges ahead of us. First, we need to create a balanced and adequate budget for the needs of the church. Secondly, our church family needs to create a master plan to determine the direction of our parish for the decades to follow.

To this end, our St. ...Read Full Text >

SAINT STEPHEN`S MINISTRIES
We would like to invite all the Volunteers, the Philoptochos ladies who do the Christmas and Easter deliveries and anyone who is interested in joining our efforts, to a luncheon meeting. We will meet immediately after the Saint Nectarios Divine Liturgy on Monday, November 9th at the Educational Hall. Please ...Read Full Text >

PROPER CHURCH ETIQUETTE
There are times during the Divine Liturgy which are considered so important that we should know when to enter and when to stand. An easy rule of thumb is as follows: One should always stand when reciting the Creed or the Lord’s Prayer; when a blessing is offered by the priest; during the administering of ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY
Today there will be a BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING, from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. during coffee hour in the parlor room.

Caring for the Elderly Workshop on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Are you overwhelmed caring for aging loved ones? Please join us
for an ...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 >

Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember

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


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!


Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
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.
Please note that the office will be closing at 5:00 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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