St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

Pastor Assistant Pastor Parish President Stewardship Chairperson Pastoral Assistant Pastor Emeritus Parish Nurse GOYA Advisors Office Manager Secretary CONTACTS Fr. Christopher P. Foustoukos Email: frchris@stvasilios.org Fr. Anthony Tandilyan Email: franthony@stvasilios.org Mr. Steve Stephanides Email: stephanidessteve@gmail.com Mrs. Pam Katsiris Email: pamyianni@comcast.net Deacon Michael Fadel Fr. Andrew Demotses Sophia Grevelis, RN Sofya & James Leras sofya.leras@gmail.com Irene Stephanides Email: irene@stvasilios.org Chrissa Pissios Email: bulletin@stvasilios.org Office: Tel: 978-531-0777 Fax: 978-538-9522 5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960 website: www.stvasilios.org St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG 13th Sunday of luke CANDLE COUNTER (Παγκα/ρι) SCHEDULE SUNDAY, December 2 Steven Anezis Lane Nordquist Ruth Morfis Victor Fanikos SUNDAY, December 9 Chuck Antoniou John Pnevmatikos Jim Koumarianos George Glaros ALTAR BOY TEAMS & SCHEDULE George O Donnell Head Captain Sunday, December 2 1st Liturgy Team C 2nd Liturgy Team D Team A Peter Coufos CC Nikolas Leras Michael Tandilyan Nicholas Park Team C Michael Katsiris CC Valantis Christoforos Connor Anezis Daniel Vatousios St. John of Egypt Sunday, December 9 1st Liturgy Team B 2nd Liturgy Team A Team B Alex Vlachos CC Leo Vorrias Ioanis Nako Zachary Vlachos Team D James Vounessa CC Niko Collins Nikolas Deftos Andony Konstantilakis December 2, 2018 20

St. John of Egypt Commemorated on December 2 Saint John lived in Egypt in the fourth century, and is mentioned in the Life of Saint Onuphrius. After he had buried Saint Onuphrius, Saint Paphnutius came upon an oasis which impressed him with its beauty and abundance of fruit-bearing trees. Four youths inhabiting this place came to him from out of the wilderness. The youths told Abba Paphnutius that in their childhood they had lived in the city of Oxyrhynchus (Upper Thebaid) and they had studied together. They had burned with the desire to devote their lives to God. Making their plans to go off into the desert, the young men left the city and after several days journey, they reached this place. A man radiant with heavenly glory met them and led them to a desert Elder. We have lived here six years already, said the youths. Our Elder dwelt here one year and then he died. Now we live here alone, we eat the fruit of the trees, and we have water from a spring. The youths gave him their names, they were Saints John, Andrew, Heraclemon and Theophilus (Dec. 2). The youths struggled separately the whole week long, but on Saturday and Sunday they gathered at the oasis and offered up common prayer. On these days an angel would appear and commune them with the Holy Mysteries. This time however, for Abba Paphnutius sake, they did not go off into the desert, but spent the whole week together at prayer. On the following Saturday and Sunday Saint Paphnutius together with the youths was granted to receive the Holy Mysteries from the hands of the angel and to hear these words, Receive the Imperishable Food, unending bliss and life eternal, the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, our God. Saint 2 19

Paphnutius made bold to ask the angel for permission to remain in the desert to the end of his days. The angel replied that God had decreed another path for him. He was to return to Egypt and tell the Christians of the life of the desert-dwellers. Having bid farewell to the youths, Saint Paphnutius reached the edge of the wilderness after a three day journey. Here he found a small skete, and the brethren received him with love. Abba Paphnutius related everything that he had learned about the holy Fathers whom he had encountered in the desert. The brethren wrote a detailed account of what Saint Paphnutius said, and deposited it in the church, where all who wished to do so could read it. Saint Paphnutius gave thanks to God, Who had granted him to learn about the exalted lives of the hermits of the Thebaid, and he returned to his own monastery. Saint John is also commemorated on June 12 with Saint Onuphrius. Church & School Cancellation Announcement will be posted as follows: St. Vasilios website: stvasilios.org Channel 5 - WCVB-TV You can also sign up for text messages/emails from WCVB at: thebostonchannel.com 3

JR. GOYA WEEKLY MEETING Saturday, December 8, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room Join us for some fun Christmas crafts before the PTA Christmas Party! Please note that while the Dance Group meets on Saturdays 4-5 PM, Jr. GOYA will offer alternative activities for kids 10+ who are not dancing. Contact Fr. Anthony for more information: KALEE PAREA PLEASANT COMPANY Our next get-together will be at the Educational Center at 10:00. A.M. DECEMBER 14- Beverly Senior Center- Joanne will guide us through a light exercise routine. (wear comfortable clothes and shoes) - Making and enjoying tyropites - Discussion for future events. -Board Games, Christmas Carols. PLEASE JOIN US AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS Contact Tina Manolakos. Anastasia Scangas Maria Collins 978 741 7547 978 745 2765. 978 531 6832 Thank you st. Vasilios men s club The St Vasilios Men s Club has donated dozens of hats, gloves and ear warmers over the past two years to benefit the Church School s Blessing Bag Ministry to help the homeless in our community. The students can t thank you enough for all you do! 4 17

ST. VASILIOS PHILOPTOCHOS FUNDRAISER WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS 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. 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. 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. PLEASE PRAY FOR PLEASE PRAY FOR: Kathy, Michael, Cindy, Daniel, Michael, Elaine, Gus, Peter, Theodora, James, Nina, Maria, Delores, William, Amya, Maria, Irene, Stacia, Georgia, Ethel, Maria, Christo, Flora, Yianoula, Dimitri. If you wish to add or remove a name from the list, please call the Church Office. 16 40 DAY BABY BLESSING 40 Day Baby Blessing We are very happy to do the 40 blessing of infants after the 2 nd Divine Liturgy or week days! Often the clergy have family or sacrament commitments after the liturgy. So in order to ensure that you don t leave disappointed by not having the prayers read please call the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule your 40 day blessing thereby ensuring that no one is disappointed. Thank you for your attention and assistance with this matter. 5

Sunday, December 2, 2018 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second- Mode When You descended unto death, O Lord who yourself are immortal Life, then did You mortify Hades by the lightning flash of Your Divinity. Also when You raised the dead from the netherworld, all the Powers of the heavens were crying out: O Giver of life, Christ our God, glory be to You.. 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 Third Mode On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * 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. Apoluti/kion Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος, ὅτε δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, πᾶσαι αἱ Δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι. Apoluti/kion tou Agi/ou Basilei/ou Eic pa/san th/n gh/n ejh/lqen o` fqo/ggoc sou, wc dejame/nhn ton logon sou, Di ou= qeoprepw/c edogma/tisac, Th/n fu/sin tw/n o;ntwn etra/nwsac. Ta/ tw/n avqrw/ pwn h;qh kateko/smhsa/c,basi/leion iera/teuma Pa/ter o[sie Xristo/n to/n Qeo/n ike/teue h`mi/n to/ Me/ga e;leoc. dwrh/sasqai Konta/kion Ἡ Παρθένος σήμερον, τὸν Προαιώνιον Λόγον, ἐν Σπηλαίῳ ἔρχεται, ἀποτεκεῖν ἀπορρήτως. Χόρευε ἡ οἰκουμένη ἀκουτισθεῖσα, δόξασον μετὰ Ἀγγέλων καὶ τῶν Ποιμένων, βουληθέντα ἐποφθῆναι, παιδίον νέον, τὸν πρὸ αἰώνων Θεόν. MEN S CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS 12/19 Monthly Dinner Meeting at 6:30 pm, in the St. Vasilios Educational Center. 12/21 Greek Heritage Night at the Celtics at 8:00 pm. Only 18 Tickets available $60 each. Email us at mensclub@stvasilios.org for more information. 1/26 Winter Dance - In the St. Vasilios Educational Center 6:30-7:30 PM Appetizers ~ 7:30 PM Dinner Entrees. Questions? Email: mensclub@stvasilios.org TURKEY SHOOT WINNERS An Artoklasia will be offered in honor of St. Nicholas on December 6 by The Vasilios Roumeliotis Family and Niki Michael & Family For the good health of family 6 15

EPISTLE READINGS Prokeimenon. Second Mode. Psalm 117.14,18. The Lord is my strength and my song. Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:10-17. Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Προκείμενον. Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 117.14,18. Ἰσχύς μου καὶ ὕμνησίς μου ὁ Κύριος. Στίχ. Παιδεύων ἐπαίδευσέ με ὁ Κύριος. τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 6:10-17. Ἀδελφοί, ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ, καὶ ἐν τῷ κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ. Ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι πρὸς τὰς μεθοδείας τοῦ διαβόλου. Ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἡμῖν ἡ πάλη πρὸς αἷμα καὶ σάρκα, ἀλλὰ πρὸς τὰς ἀρχάς, πρὸς τὰς ἐξουσίας, πρὸς τοὺς κοσμοκράτορας τοῦ σκότους τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου, πρὸς τὰ πνευματικὰ τῆς πονηρίας ἐν τοῖς ἐπουρανίοις. Διὰ τοῦτο ἀναλάβετε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ, ἵνα δυνηθῆτε ἀντιστῆναι ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ πονηρᾷ, καὶ ἅπαντα κατεργασάμενοι στῆναι. Στῆτε οὖν περιζωσάμενοι τὴν ὀσφὺν ὑμῶν ἐν ἀληθείᾳ, καὶ ἐνδυσάμενοι τὸν θώρακα τῆς 14 7

δικαιοσύνης, καὶ ὑποδησάμενοι τοὺς πόδας ἐν ἑτοιμασίᾳ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης ἐπὶ πᾶσιν ἀναλαβόντες τὸν θυρεὸν τῆς πίστεως, ἐν ᾧ δυνήσεσθε πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ τὰ πεπυρωμένα σβέσαι. Καὶ τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθαι, καὶ τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα θεοῦ PLEASE HELP HAGAR S SISTERS Hagar s Sisters is a Christian Ministry dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse through the transforming power of God. As a Christian Ministry, Hagar s Sisters uniquely provides domestic violence education and support within the context of a woman s spiritual beliefs. It is a safe place to explore the tough spiritual questions every woman asks in the midst and the aftermath of abuse. Sadly, this past year Hagar s Sisters has seen an 82% increase in new women requesting services. A Sister Service Center is set to launch In January with a Prayer Room as well as Sister Meeting Spaces. Monetary donations of any denomination would be greatly appreciated to help with this great need. Envelopes shall be located in the Narthex as well as in the Educational Center. Envelopes can be returned to the Church Office by Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Thank you for your support! 8 13

GOSPEL READING -14th Sunday of Luke 14th Sunday of Luke The Reading is from Luke 18:35-43 At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 18:35-43 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, Εγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς Ιεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν προσαιτῶν ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο τί εἴη ταῦτα. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι Ιησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται. καὶ ἐβόησε λέγων Ιησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα σιωπήσῃ αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν υἱὲ Δαυΐδ, ἐλέησόν με. σταθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτὸν λέγων τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω. καὶ ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ ἀνάβλεψον ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε. καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψε, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν Θεόν καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ Θεῷ. 12 9

ALTAR DONATIONS LITURGY LIGHTS In loving memory of Michael C. Lignos. James Maravelias in memory of wife Dora Maravelias. VIGIL LIGHTS James Maravelias in memory of wife Dora Maravelias. TODAY S MEMORIALS We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: Carole Speliotis 40 day memorial Peter Scangas 2 yr Memorial Nicholas Panagakis 10 yr Memorial Calling all seniors! CHURCH SCHOOL SENIORS Church School Seniors We know how busy your schedule is, but we need your input for planning this year s graduation ceremony. Please stop in to class before the holiday break and give Chris or Mary Kate your contact information so we can keep you posted. You may also send an email to cvlachos22@outlook.com or m.k.obrien28@gmail.com All the best this final school year! YOCAMA MEETING There will be a meeting for YOCAMA 2019 on Sunday, December 9th at 11:00 in the Parlor Room. Maria Despinis Emeromistis 2 yr. Trisagion COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR Please join us for Coffee Fellowship Hour today, immediately following the first divine liturgy, in the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center. Today's coffee fellowship is sponsored by the Maravelias Family in loving memory of Dora Maravelias. APARTMENT WANTED "Linda Zakas's niece Leah Brundige lost everything in the fire last Sunday in Salem. But luckily, she was able to escape the fire. Leah, who was baptized at St. Vasilios, is currently staying at the Hawthorne Hotel until Friday. After that, she will be in temporary housing. Due to a lot of people's generosity, she has been able to get clothing, kitchen items and furniture. Right now her biggest need is a place to live for herself and her small dog. If you know anyone on the North Shore that might be able to help her find a new apartment in the Salem-Peabody-Danvers-Beverly area, it would be greatly appreciated. Leah is a Salem State student. People can contact Speros at 978-605-0044. Thank you for your help." 10 WEEKDAY SERVICES 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy St. Barbara Tuesday, December 4 St. Nicholas Thursdasy, December 6 St. Spyridon Wednesdsay, December 12 Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil Monday, December 24 Divine Liturgy 6pm Christmas Day Liturgy Tuesday, December 25 Orthros 8 am Liturgy 9 am Feast of St. VasiliosThe Great Tuesdasy, January 1 Orthros 9 am Liturgy 10 am KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Agi/a Barba/ra Tri/th, 4 h Dekembri/ou Agioc Niko/laoc Pempth, 6 h Dekembri/ou Agioc Spuri/dwn Teta/rth 12 h Dekembri/ou Paramonh/ Xristouge/nnwn Deute/ra, 24 h Dekembri/ou Qei/a Leitourgi/a 6:00 m.m. Ge/nnhsic tou Ihsou/ Xrhstou/ Tri/th, 25 h Dekembri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Me/gac Basi/leioc Tri/th, 1 h Ianouari/ou 2018 9:00 p.m. Orqroc 10:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a 11