CENTENNIAL ALBUMS HAVE ARRIVED & READY FOR SALE PURCHASE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT NOW FOR A LOVED ONE! We have just received the shipment of completed albums which will be available on Sunday’s during the coffee hour, during regular church business hours at our office, and during our upcoming Festival, while the supply lasts.
Because of the tremendous response to our congratulatory messages from parishioners and friends of ST Vasilios, the Centennial Committee has decided to reduce the price of the album to only $25 per book, so that every family in the parish could enjoy a copy in their home.
Yours in Christ,
Stephen S Kalivas, Centennial Chairman

Fall Family Event Saturday, October 27th
3 – 7 pm
Fr. Chris and Fr. Panteli invite the St. Vasilios Community
to join them for an
Afternoon of fellowship filled with fun, games, and prizes
for the whole family
Pizza and Refreshments
Raffle prizes
Teen Café
Balloon artist

Magic Show @ 4 pm

Sponsored by the Parish Council, St. Vals Mens Club, Sr. GOYA, Jr. GOYA,
JOY, Philoptochos, PTA, Church School, and Greek School

For More information please call
Chrissa Pissios at 508 527 4371 or
Jessica Stasinos at 978 210 6855



PTA NEWS We would like to thank all who volunteered at the Festival this past weekend. We could not have done it with out all of you! We appreciate your time and energy you put into our Festival.
PTA Christmas party will be December 1st.  This will be great fun with  dancing, games, food and more!
We will be Christmas Caroling to the Vererans on December 15th.  Last year we had a wonderful time and enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies after singing.   Please join us.
Next PTO meeting is a ladies night out on November 15th at the Salem Country Club.  Contact Myrna for tickets 978-239-1412.
The PTA cookbook is still available if interested please contact Christine Coufos @ 978-335-3037.



Agape Circle The Agape Circle (a new fellowship group) will begin on Monday November 5th at 7 p.m. and meet for 7 weeks.  The Agape Circle was designed by Dn. Markos Nicolas of Holy Cross and Boston University (doctoral candidate in pastoral counseling).  The group`s intention is to be a comfortable place for members to experience and grow in Christian fellowship and compassion.
The St. Vasilios group is one of 40 Agape Circles across the country
There is space for two or three more members.  For more info call Diane Haritos, at 781-639-9393 or e-mail dianehrts @yahoo.com. The group is open to individuals 21-65 yrs of age. Those interested in joining must sign up ahead of time. Please reply ASAP as the group is starting soon.



GREEK SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS The introductory class will have their haloween party this Monday, October 29th ; Grades 1-6 will have theirs on Wednesday, October 31st.
Grades



JOY NEWS Our next meeting will be on November 18th at 3 pm. A special project is planned with Father Panteleimon. Please save the date more details to follow.




PTA NEWS PTA  cook books can be purchased today at the Festival.  Stop by the Country Store and buy one today.
PTA Christmas party will be December 1st.  This will be great fun with  dancing, games, food and more!
We will be Christmas Caroling to the Vererans on December 15th.  Last year we had a wonderful time and enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies after singing.   Please join us.
Next PTO meeting is a ladies night out on November 15th at the Salem Country Club.  Contact Myrna for tickets 978-239-1412

Time to Clean Out Your Attic Treasures! The Attic Sale this year will be on Saturday, November10th at the Educational Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will set up the various booths on Friday morning. Donated items will be sorted through every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 starting on Wednesday October 24. Ladies we need a lot of help with getting ready for the Attic and during the sale. Please call Ruth Morfis at 978-531-8655 for details.
We should all make an effort to bring an item that we can possibly spare. The Attic Sale will feature furniture, objects of art, clothing for men, women and children, household items etc. The clothing should be cleaned pressed on hangers or folded in plastic bags with the size marked on them.
The Attic Sale will also feature a raffle of “theme baskets” such as, kitchen baskets, toiletries, baking baskets etc. Please donate a basket yourself or two or three of you can make one. Please get in touch with Kristi Fadel at 978-977-0664 for details.
There will be a refreshments stand for out guests and a table of baked goods for a bake sale. Come and join us for a fun day and bring your best cake for the bake sale.


JUNIOR GOYA NEWS "Jr. GOYA fund raiser just in time for the holidays - Cookie Dough! Each tub makes 96 cookies for $12 per tub. Taste samples during Coffee Hour on Sunday October 28th and November 4th. Cookie Dough will be pre-ordered and will arrive by Thanksgiving. Prizes awarded to top sellers! Please contact a Jr. GOYA advisor for more information."


Church School News Church School Communion: November 11th and December 8th are the next scheduled dates for Church School communion.
Church School Teacher’s Meeting: There will be a brief meeting for all Church School teachers on October 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the parlor room

Save the dates: Greek School Reunion Dance November 24


Inquirer’s Class Have you ever wished you could attend an introductory class on the Orthodox Faith? Would you like to learn more about your faith? Are you interested in perhaps becoming Orthodox? You can find answers to these questions and more by attending the Inquirer’s Class that will begin meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8;00 beginning on September 11th. This group will meet for ten weeks. To reserve your spot in this informative discussion group please call the Church Office 978-531-0777.


Community Credit Union Donation Program From June 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 the Credit Union will donate $100 to the St. Vasilios Building Fund for every member of St. Vasilios who will open a savings and a checking account at the Peabody branch (32 Central St.), up to a maximum of $5000. Please consider helping the church by opening an account, and don’t forget to mention that you are a St. Vasilios member!



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!


St. Stephen`s Ministry to the shut-ins We would like to thank all volunteers who made great efforts to visit most of our parishioners that are confined at home or in nursing homes. We have received many more requests, and we will continue the visits. Fr. Chris has called a meeting for Tuesday, April 24th at 1pm in the parlor room. Mary Franggos will lead a discussion on visitations. We ask the volunteers to bring a list of people visited, including addresses and phone numbers. Anyone interested in joining the group of volunteers is welcome to attend.