St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

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1 CONTACTS Pastor Fr. Christopher P. Foustoukos Assistant Pastor Fr. Anthony Tandilyan Parish President Mrs. Pam Katsiris Stewardship Chairman Mrs. Pam Katsiris Pastoral Assistant Deacon Michael Fadel Pastor Emeritus Fr. Andrew Demotses Parish Nurse Sophia Grevelis, RN Office Manager Irene Stephanides Secretary Chrissa Pissios Office: Tel: Fax: Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA website: St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Sunday after Holy Cross CANDLE COUNTER (Παγκα/ρι) SCHEDULE SUNDAY, September 18 Dionisios Pissios Meni Frangias Steve Stephanides Ted Stephanides SUNDAY, September 25 Dimitri Maistrellis Jim Limberakis Chris Grevellis Helen Papadopoulos Martin Scrivener ST. VAL S HOOPS Martyr Ariadne of Phrygia September 18, 2016

2 Martyr Ariadne of Phrygia The Holy Martyr Ariadne was a servant of Tertillos, a city official of Promyssia (Phrygia) during the reign of the emperor Hadrian ( ). Once, when on the occasion of the birth of a son, the master made a sacrificial offering to the pagan gods, the Christian Ariadne refused to participate in the impious ceremony. They subjected her to beatings and lacerated her body with sharp iron hooks. Then they threw the martyr into prison and for a long while they exhausted her with hunger, demanding that she worship their gods. When they released the saint from prison, she left the city, but Tertillos sent pursuers after her. Seeing that they were chasing her, she ran, calling out to God to defend her from her enemies. Suddenly, through her prayers, a fissure opened in the mountain, and St Ariadne hid in it. This miracle brought the pursuers into confusion and fear. In their depravity of mind they began to strike one another with spears. 2 23

3 THE SISTERHOOD OF ST. MAKRINA The Sisterhood of St. Makrina will begin again on Thursday, October 6th and meet for 8 weeks. The class gathers from 9:30am to 11am and is open to all women. For more information feel free to contact Pres. Claire The Saint Makrina Knitting Group will start meeting again on Thursday October 27th at 11:00 am. It will be open to all ladies of our parish regardless if they attend the Bible Class or not. We will knit for pleasure, charity and fellowship. You don't know how to knit or crochet? We will teach you! Free yarns available or bring your own. Come and join us. Winter Hours Orthros - Greek 8:00 a.m. 1 st Divine Liturgy - English 9:00 a.m. 2 nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English 10:30 a.m. ORTHODOX LIFE Father Chris s study group will begin September 20th from 2:30-4pm. We will be studying the Book of Job. WINTER HOURS XEIMERINES WRES Orqroc - Ellhnika/ 8:00 p.m. Prw/th Qei/a Leitourgi/a-Agglika/ 9:00 p.m. Deu/terh Qei/a Leitourgi/a Ellhnika/ kai Agglika/ 10:30 p.m. Silence is Golden Silence is golden but so hard to find So often man s mouth runs away with his mind. In the world as it is there is much noise and clatter And man s so involved, he can t see what s the matter. His tongue rattles on, in dull conversation And others join in as it spreads through the nation. There s never a lull when we drift with the tide And commune with the Spirit and in silence abide. For man thinks he knows how the whole world should be And just what is wrong about you, about me. So on goes his prattle, never to cease Stopping the entrance of quiet and peace. Yes, silence is golden and in it does dwell The still small voice of one trapped in a well. A well so deep we can hardly hear The voice that should resound loud and clear. With stillness of body, of mind and of heart From a world deep in darkness we re set apart. So cherish the silence, a prelude so sweet, Communion with Spirit, where angels do meet. --Margie Robinson. 22 3

4 Sunday, September 18, 2016 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth- Mode When the women Disciples of the Lord had learned from the Angel the joyful message of the Resurrection and had rejected the ancestral decision, they cried aloud to the Apostles triumphantly: Death has been despoiled, Christ God has risen, granting His great mercy to the world Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Holy Cross in the First Mode Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth. St. Vasilios 1 st Mode Your message was carried throughout the world. As it received your mighty word, By which you divinely made manifest And clarified the nature of existing things You set in order the customs of men, You who are royal priesthood! Holy Father, intercede with Christ our God To grant us His great mercy. Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. Apoluti/kion (Hxoc d / ) Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Apoluti/kion (Hxoc a / ) Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα Apoluti/kion tou Agi/ou Basilei/ou (Hxoc a /) Konta/kion (Hxoc d /) Ο υψωθείς εν τώ Σταυρώ εκουσίως, τή επωνύμω σου καινή πολιτεία, τούς οικτιρμούς σου δώρησαι, Χριστέ ο Θεός, Εύφρανον εν τή δυνάμει σου, τούς πιστούς Βασιλείς ημών, νίκας χορηγών αυτοίς, κατά τών πολεμίων, τήν συμμαχίαν έχοιεν τήν σήν, όπλον ειρήνης, αήττητον τρόπαιον.. GOYA FALL CAMP 4 21

5 Everyone is welcome in the Orthodox Church and may receive the blessed bread (antidoron) at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Sadly, the divisions in the church prompt us all to work towards reunited Christianity. The culmination of this reunion will be the ability of all Christians to receive the Eucharist together. Until that blessed day arrives, only Orthodox Christians who are in good sacramental order are permitted to receive Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church. If you have any questions or concerns please speak with Father Chris. Bible Class Every 10 am & 7pm Orthodox Life Will begin on September 20th Ministry Sunday Sunday, September 25 Peabody Centennial Parade Sunday, October 2 Sisterhood of St. Makrina begins Thursday, October 6 Men s Club Casino Night Saturday, October 8 WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS DATES TO REMEMBER FLU VACCINE Flu Vaccine Sunday, October 9 Men s Club Memorial Founders Day Breakfast Sunday, October 16 Godparents Sunday Sunday, October 23 Sunday. October 9, 2016 during coffee hour. 10:30-11:30 Age 65 and older Medicare will cover the cost. Please bring your insurance cards,both Medicare and secondary. Age 9 to 64 insurance will cover the cost so bring your cards. If no insurance there will be a $30.00 charge. A parent needs to be with a minor child to sign consent forms DO NOT RECEIVE THE VACCINE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO EGGS EPISTLE READINGS- St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm ,1 O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom. Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul. BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος δ. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ ,1 Ὡς ἐμεγαλύνθη τὰ ἔργα σου Κύριε, πάντα ἐν σοφίᾳ ἐποίησας. Στίχ. Εὐλόγει ἡ ψυχή μου τὸν Κύριον. Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ. 20 5

6 GOSPEL READING Sunday After Holy Cross The Gospel according to Mark 8:34-38; 9:1 The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." MBC FALL CAMP/OPEN HOUSE/GOLF CLASSIC Can't get enough MBC? Come to our FIRST ANNUAL Fall Camp! We are now offering a weekend GOYA Fall Camp in November, and we'd love for you to join us for our inaugural camp! Dates: November 6th - 8th Tuition: $100 Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν ὃς δ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει. We want to hear from you! Engaging our children in the life of the Church. Round table discussion with Presvytera Kellie 10:45 in the Parlor Room September 11, October 16, November 13 What tools do you need? What obstacles/ difficulties do you face? Evening liturgy for feast days? Could/WOULD you come? Parent support & education during Sunday School/Coffee Hour? Treasuring the Church: stories of children who brought the Church back to life after persecution * * * * * 6 19

7 St. Vasilios is marching in the Peabody Centennial Parade! PLEASE PRAY FOR PLEASE PRAY FOR: Irene, Suzanne, Irene. If you wish to add or remove a name from the list, please call the Church Office. Sunday, October 11 am Everyone loves a parade and this is going to be one that you will not soon forget! As a grand part of the Peabody Centennial celebration, St. Vasilios is inviting all of its parishioners to join us, and is particularly excited about having all of our organizations represented at the parade. More information will be distributed on Sunday, September 11, but as of now, we are planning the following: A Taverna themed float Greek dance groups from the greater Boston area Each of our organizations marching under their banner Participation of our various youth groups The FHASNE Evzones Replica Group We will only be celebrating one Divine Liturgy on October 2nd, in order for everyone to participate. In addition, every member of any of our youth organizations will receive a free t-shirt to wear while they march in the parade. Adults are also invited to purchase a t-shirt for only $10. Want to ride on the float? Have you ever wanted to ride along a parade route in style, while sitting around a table, listening to Greek music, and enjoying lamb on the spit? Here is your chance! We are auctioning off 4 seats on the float to the highest bidder to ride in style on the parade route. Please submit your bid utilizing the attached form by Friday, September 23rd and the highest bidders will be announced on Sunday, September 25th. More information will follow in next Sunday s bulletin, but this is an event that you will definitely want to be a part of! Please look for the Peabody Centennial Parade Guide in the Narthex. 18 CEMETERY VISITS Due to the number of sacraments, 40 day blessings and memorials on Sundays it is difficult to make cemetery visits on Sundays after liturgy. If you would like a Trisagion at the graveside during the week you are kindly asked to make an appointment by calling the church office. HOSPITAL VISITS Due to HIPAA privacy rules, hospitals no longer provide a list of Orthodox patients to us. Therefore, if you or a loved one are, or will be, in the hospital, please contact the church office for a pastoral visit. Also, please notify the office if a friend or family member is in a rehab center, nursing home, assisted living facility or under hospice care. ALTAR DONATIONS LITURGY LIGHTS In loving memory of Michael C. Lignos. Mrs. Alexandra Antoniou & family in memory of husband, father, grandfather Antonios Antoniou. VIGIL LIGHTS Mrs. Alexandra Antoniou & family in memory of husband, father, grandfather Antonios Antoniou. Vasilios Roumeliotis & family in memory of Stavros & Athena Filopoulos. TODAY S MEMORIALS We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: 9 month Antonios Antoniou Trisagia 4 yr. John Leonidas Tsionis Stavros & Athena Filopoulos 7

8 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR CASINO NIGHT Please join us for Coffee Fellowship Hour today immediately following the first divine liturgy in the Educational Center. Today's coffee fellowship is fully sponsored by the Antoniou family in loving memory of Antonios Antoniou. Thank you to last week s PTA volunteers! Andrea Pargas, Stephanie Pappagianopoulos, Constance Spack Upcoming Coffee Hour Schedule Sunday Sponsors Sponsorhip Volunteers 9/18 Antoniou Family FULL Men s Club 9/25 Mihos Family FULL Myrna Dalkouras, Stasia Pantazelos, Maria Arena 10/2 NO COFFEE HOUR (Peabody Centennial Parade) 10/9 OPEN OPEN OPEN 10/16 Men s Club Memorial Breakfast FULL Men s Club COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed! Please join your St. Val friends who volunteer for the sake of fellowship on Sundays! Coffee hour volunteers needed. Signup sheet and schedule available. Contact Sofya Leras to volunteer or to sponsor a Coffee Hour. Please sofya.leras@gmail.com or call: SECOND TRAY There will be a second tray passed today Sunday, September 18 to benefit Hellenic College Holy Cross. 8 17

9 HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY MEETING There will be a meeting of the Health and Wellness Ministry on Sunday Sept 18 during coffee hour. Please join us and bring your ideas on how we can better serve our community. USING KNEELERS IN CHURCH Please exercise care when lowering your kneeler in Church. If you are using your foot to lower the kneeler please have your foot support the kneeler until it gently touches the floor. The multiple banging of the kneelers is a great distraction at the most solemn moment of the Divine Liturgy. Thank you for your attention to this issue. WEEKDAY SERVICES St. Kleopatra Wednesday, October 19 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy St. Demetrios Wednesday, October 26 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES Agia Kleopa/tra Teta/rth, 19 h Oktwbri/ou 8:00 pm Orqroc 9:00 pm Qei/a Leitourgi/a Agioc Dhmh/trioc Teta/rth, 19 h Oktwbri/ou 8:00 pm Orqroc 9:00 pm Qei/a Leitourgi/a 16 9

10 40 DAYS TO 4 YEARS PLAYGROUP The church playgroup will resume meeting again this fall! Come join us to form new friendships with other children of Orthodox Christian faith from the St. Vasilios community. The playgroup generally meets in the lounge in the back of the parlor room in the lowest level of the church. All children 4 years old and under are welcome to attend with a parent, grandparent, or other caretaker. Books and toy donations are always appreciated. For more information, please contact Kimberly Sofronas at: kimtucci@yahoo.com Playgroup Meeting Dates: 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6 and 12/13 from 10:00-11:30am ANNUAL MINISTRY SUNDAY Sunday, September 25, 2016 Our Annual Ministry Sunday will be held on Sept 25 th during coffee hour. Our Parish Ministries will be available with information and any questions you have. There will also be committees that need your support. If you want to join Education, Parish Elders, Building planning to name a few, the Parish Council will be there with the information you need. Please join us for Coffee hour and learn more about our Parish

11 Below is a listing of some of the ministries available: 2016 FESTIVAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS The Orthodox Life Study Group St. Makrina Women s Study Group On Becoming an Orthodox Church School Greek School St. Vasilios Scholarship Program YOUTH PROGRAMS Junior GOYA Senior GOYA Altar Boys Myrofores Playgroup St. Val s Hoops Metropolis of Boston Athletic Ministries Metropolis of Boston Cam (MBC) ADULT FELLOWSHIP Parish Council Philoptochos Society PTA (Parent Teachers Association) St. Val s Men s Club St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Retreat Center OUTREACH PROGRAMS St. Stephen s Ministry Parish Nurse Internet Ministry Religious Resource Center & Bookstore Family Choir Organizations & Ministries Contact Information 14 11

12 SOUVENIR JOURNAL HELP NEEDED FOR OUR NOVEMBER FESTIVAL We need every parishioner to volunteer some time (even ONE HOUR) to make our Festival another great success! Below is the list of volunteer opportunities. Please contact the appropriate person to GET INVOLVED! Set-up / Clean-up Pam Katsiris Baking Ruthie Morfis Kitchen Prep Steve Stephanides Kafeneio / Pastry Shop Pam Katsiris Vendors Helen Nanis FOOD DONATIONS If you would like to donate food for the festival, please contact Steve Stephanides at for a complete list of items needed. BOOTH RENTALS If you re interested in showcasing your own items for sale at the Festival, please contact Pam Katsiris at on renting a table. COUNTRY STORE The Country Store is seeking donations of baked items and other goods to be sold at the Festival. For more information, please contact Persephone Santos at SOUVENIR JOURNAL The Souvenir Journal is a great way to advertise your business or send a greeting in honor or memory of a loved one. For more information on placing an ad in the journal, please contact Haritomeni Frangias at neasmirni8615@aol.com SKEWERING We will be skewering for the Festival on Wednesday, November 2 nd at 6.00p in the Educational Center. To volunteer, please call Steve Stephanides at Any questions call Pam Katsiris or pamyian