St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: December 9, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27

BRETHREN, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 13:10-17
10th Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman ...Read Full Text >

The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
December 9 ...Read Full Text >

Spyridon the Wonderworker of Trymithous
December 12 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
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 for The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos
Against all hope, the bonds of barrenness are loosed today. For, God has hearkened unto Joachim and Anna clearly promising that they would bear a godly maiden. He who commanded the angel to cry out to her, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you," will be born of her, the infinite One Himself, becoming man. -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
Today the world rejoices in the conception of Anna, wrought by God. For she bore the One who beyond comprehension conceived the Logos. - Translation by Narthex Press
So great an evil is envy. For not against strangers only, but even against our own, is it ever warring.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 40 on Matthew 12, 4th Century

Matins
Winter; Matins (Orthros) - 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
1st Divine Liturgy - English
9:00 a.m.
2nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English
10:30 a.m.

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.
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. Panteleimon Klostri may be contacted anytime at 978-531-0777.

 
December 5, 2007
Archpastoral Reflections - December 2007
Over the past several generations we have witnessed tremendous advances in our knowledge of the human body and in the medicine and technology used to sustain it. Significant attention has been given to the heart, the central organ that contributes to the function of every other part of our physical ...Read Full Text >
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS; December 9th
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS; December 9th
Parish Council candidates (vote for maximum of 21 only)

Only members in good standing may vote on December 9th; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Apostolos Makridis
Nicholas Chihlas Diane Nikola
Nicholas Collins ...Read Full Text >

Centennial History Album Christmas Gift
This year, we have an opportunity for a unique gift during this holiday season, our Centennial history album. This album is not only a permanent record of the Centennial year, but also contains a comprehensive history of our parishes first 100 years. In addition, the album contains information about our ...Read Full Text >

Christmas Pageant
The Sunday School Christmas Pageant will be held at the end of the first liturgy on Sunday, December 16th in the church. There will be one practice for all participants on Saturday, December 15th in the church at 10:30 a.m. Please call Sophia @ 781-334-4686 or Pam @ 781-334-5144 with any questions.



Resource Center
The icons which are  displayed on the shelf in the Narthex are available for purchase.  Please enclose  payments in the envelopes on the shelf and put on the candle tray.  Please call Kaye @978-531-2928 or Stephanie @ 978-531-1998 with any questions.


GREEK TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS BOOK
Mary Franggos (978-531-1336) has copies of “A Guide to Greek Traditions and Customs in America” by Mary Rouvelas for sale at $30/copy.


PTA NEWS
Our next PTA meeting is Sunday December 9th during coffee hour, all are welcome.
The Christmas Community Breakfast will be Sunday, December 23rd. We are in need of help for set up on the Saturday before and serving at the breakfast. Please contact Christine Martins if you can help @ ...Read Full Text >

St. Vasilios Homecoming December 30th
Attention all college students and young adults….
Please join us on Sunday, December 30th as we welcome you back to St. Vasilios during your college break. Please join us for the first Divine Liturgy, followed by a special coffee hour of refreshments and fellowship. For more information, or to RSVP, ...Read Full Text >

Christmas Giving Tree
The Christmas Giving Tree has been set up in the foyer of the educational center. The Church School’s grades 7 and 8 came together to make ornaments and grade 6 decorated the tree. This year we will be sponsoring the Plummer Home for Boys in Salem, as well as the Philoxenia House in Boston, and again we ...Read Full Text >

Centennial Album PHOTOS
NOTICE

December 2nd, December 9th

We asked parishioners to bring in historic photos for our recently published Centennial history album. We also were careful to instruct people to mark their photos in an appropriate way so that we could return them to the rightful owner, once the album ...Read Full Text >

St Val`s Men`s Club Christmas Dance; Dec 8th
You’re invited to the St. Vasilios Men’s Club Christmas Dance
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Featuring
The Makredes Ensemble
Rev. Andrew Demotses Educational Center
$40 per person
6:30 p.m. Appetizers 7:30 p.m. Dinner
Roast Pork, Oven Baked Chicken, & Baked Haddock
BYOB Set-ups, Beer and ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos Annual Christmas Party; Dec 13th
The Philoptochos "Athena"
requests the pleasure of your company at our Annual Christmas Party.

 Thursday, the 13th of December at 6:30 o`clock in the evening at the
Reverend Andrew J. Demotses Education Center, St. Vasilios Church,
Peabody, MA
 A catered buffet will be presented by ...Read Full Text >

From our Youth Choir Director
From our Youth Choir Director:
I want to  welcome all the new young voices who have joined us in the last few weeks.  Your sounds have given new life to our choir.  Thank you to all the parents who have encouraged our children and young adults to participate.  We can use even more! 
We are starting ...Read Full Text >

FOOD DRIVE
The church school will be collecting canned goods for the  Crombie Street Shelter and Haven From Hunger.    These food   pantries  are in  desperate  need of supplies.  Please make every effort to contribute to this very worthy cause especially during the Christmas Season. Collections may be dropped off at ...Read Full Text >

Community Christmas Breakfast
Continuing a yearly tradition, our community will gather together once again for the Christmas Community on Sunday, December 23rd immediately following the Divine Liturgy. On that day, the Divine Liturgy will begin at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will consist of eggs, home fries, muffins, coffee or milk for the ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

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 ...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!


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 ...Read Full Text >
Archbishop Demetrios Received Inaugural "Damaskinos Award" From The American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece

December 4, 2007
In a gala celebration of the American Sephardi Federation and the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece on December 3, 2007, Archbishop Demetrios of America was awarded the inaugural “Damaskinos Award” for “his important work in constructive interfaith endeavors.” The Damaskinos Award” was named for the ever-memorable Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens (1891 – 1949), who risked life and liberty to rescue Greek Jews from certain death at the hands of the Nazi occupation. The award carries the very image of Archbishop Damaskinos, as it was recorded on the cover of the October 1, 1945 Time Magazine, with the subtitle “His country is a battleground of titanic forces.”  ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Attends White House Holiday Dinner

December 3, 2007
Invited by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, Archbishop Demetrios of America attended a Holiday Dinner on Friday, November 30 in the State Dining Room of the White House. While dining at the President’s table, the Archbishop enjoyed an evening of warm and elegant celebration for the President and First Lady’s closest friends and family.  ...Read Full Text >
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
10:15 a.m.; December 9th Chrismation of Dr Anthony Antolini
10:30 a.m. 2nd Divine Liturgy

.St. Vasilios will celebrate the feast of:

SPYRIDON THE WONDERWORKER
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12TH
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