St. Vasilios Church, Peabody, MA PUBLISH DATE: December 16, 2007

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11

BRETHREN, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 14:16-24; Matthew 22:14
11th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time ...Read Full Text >

11th Sunday of Luke
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for 11th Sunday of Luke
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
On this day the Virgin cometh to a cave to give birth to God the Word ineffable, Who was before all the ages. Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing the gladsome tidings; with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him Who is willing to be gazed on as a young Child Who before the ages is God. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
This parable ... proclaims beforehand both the casting out of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles; and it  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 69 on Matthew 22, 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 Michael 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 >
Orthodox Candlelight Service
You are invited to an
Orthodox Candlelight Service
Of
Lessons and Carrols
At the
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Harris and Parks Sts
Newburyport, MA
Sunday, December 16th 6pm

Followed by a Christmas Reception
Hosted by the Greek Ladies Aid Society
For more ...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 >

St. Stephen’s Volunteers
The St. Stephen’s volunteers have begun visitations for The Holy Season of Christmas. Fr. Panteleimon and Deacon Michael will also be visiting the home-bound to administer the sacrament of Holy Communion. These visitations will continue through January 7, 2008.

The Ladies of the St. Vasilios ...Read Full Text >

Jr. GOYA
Jr. GOYA Announcement:
Meeting tonight ,Sunday, December 16 th from 4-5:30 in the Parlor Room. We hope to see you there!


Sr. GOYA
Sr. GOYA Announcements:
Sr. GOYA Boys Basketball Game at 4:30 PM Sunday December 16 at the Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology Gymnasium in Brookline. This Sunday our St. Vasilios GOYA boys team takes on the boys team from


PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS; December 9th
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS; December 9th
Apostolos Makridis
Nicholas Chihlas Diane Nikola
Nicholas Collins Lane Nordquist
Stacia Pantazelos
Pirro Deftos Costa Partalides
Kristi Fadel Marylou Sambatakos ...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
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 @ 978-774-8273.
Mary Kay Fundraiser for PTA
There will be a Mary Kay table set up during coffee ...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 >

Philoptochos Annual Christmas Party; Dec 14th
The Philoptochos "Athena"
requests the pleasure of your company at our Annual Christmas Party.

FRIDAY, the 14th 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 >

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 >

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!


Archbishop Demetrios Part of Delegation to European Court on Behalf of Freedom for Ecumenical Patriarchate

December 7, 2007
Last week, Archbishop Demetrios of America appeared to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France in defense of the rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Archbishop was part of a delegation that also included His Eminence Metropolitan Meliton of Philadelphia from the Ecumenical Patriarchate and His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of France.  ...Read Full Text >
Weekday Services
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
St. Vasilios will celebrate the feast of:

Dionysios, Bishop of Aegina
Monday. DECEMBER 17TH
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