Reception for Metropolitan Methodios; Jan 1st Basil the Great; Tuesday, January 1st
9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
A reception for his Eminence and parishioners will be hosted by The Philoptochos following the Divine Liturgy

HOLIDAY CHURCH OFFICE HOURS The office will be closing on Monday, December 31 at 1:00pm and will re-open on Wednesday January 2, 2008.


PTA NEWS Thank you to all who helped at the Christmas Breakfast.  We appreciate your help in making the Breakfast a success!

Christmas Caroling to the Veterans was postponed due to weather, we will have a date in January set soon.  More information to follow.

Our next PTA meeting is Sunday, January 13th during coffee hour, we hope to see you there.   We will be discussing our upcoming Fundraiser in February, the Prize-a-Rama.

The PTA wishes you all a Happy New Year!


College Students & Young Adults Coffee Hour; Dec 30th College students and young adults coffee hour today in Parlor Room following the first Divine Liturgy.


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, please contact Irene Martinoli at 781-245-1423 or email: ikmartinoli@yahoo.com


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
Robert Fadel Angelo Scangas
Victor Fanikos Frank Varinos
Paul Foukas Arthur Vasilakopoulos
Peter Franggos Speros Venios
Sharon Kokoras Eric Zisis
Demetrios Limberakis

Please Note: Executive officers are elected by the Parish Council.



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 organizations, a section honoring our veterans, and a section dedicated to those who made a special Centennial gift to our Endowment Fund.
To place your Christmas order, please call the church office at 978 531 0777.Give a gift to someone special and help St Vasilios at the same time!
For Only: $ 25


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.


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.

If you are aware of a parishioner of St. Vasilios who is in need of a visitation by the St. Stephen’s Volunteers or one of the clergy please telephone the church office at 978-531-0777.


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 the Giving Tree in the foyer of the Rev. Andrew J Demotses Educational Center.


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!