St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

Pastor Fr. Christopher P. Foustoukos Email: frchris@stvasilios.org Parish President Mrs. Pam Katsiris Stewardship Chairman Stephen S. Kalivas Email: Steve@stvasilios.org Pastoral Assistant Deacon Michael Fadel Pastor Emeritus Fr. Andrew Demotses Parish Nurse Sophia Grevelis, RN Office Manager Irene Stephanides Secretary Chrissa Pissios Office: Tel: 978-531-0777 Fax: 978-538-9522 website: www.stvasilios.org Winter Hours 2013 Dates to Remember St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG 16th Sunday of Matthew Orthros - Greek 8:00 a.m. 1 st Divine Liturgy - English 9:00am 2 nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English 10:30am Office Hours 9 am - 5 pm XEIMERINES WRES Orqroc - Ellhnika/ 8:00 p.m. 1 h Qei/a Leitourgi/a-Agglika/ 9:00p.m. 2 h Qei/a Leitourgi/a Ellhnika/ kai Agglika/ 10:30 p.m. Ώρες γραφείou 9 π.μ. - 5 μ.μ. Youth General Assembly & Family Spaghetti Dinner Friday, March 8 @ 6pm Basketball Banquet Saturday, March 16 Godparents Sunday Sunday, March 17 Greek Independence Day Luncheon Sunday, March 24 Greek Independence Day Greek School Program @ 1 pm Sunday, March 24 NEW BEGINNINGS REGISTRATION New Beginnings Pre-School is now accepting registrations for September of 2013. Full and half day sessions are available. Please contact Linda Cohan at 978-538-9808 to receive a registration packet. NO PARKING! Please do not park in the reserved spots for New England Market when you attend services. Please note that violators will be towed. February 10, 2013

Sunday, February 10, 2013 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) 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. Apolytikion O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved. Apolytikion for St. Vasilios 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. Kontakion O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. Apoluti/kion Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Apoluti/kion Ως στύλος ακλόνητος, τής Εκκλησίας Χριστού, καί λύχνος αείφωτος τής οικουμένης σοφέ, εδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, έλαμψας εν τώ κόσμω, διά τού μαρτυρίου, έλυσας τών ειδώλων, τήν σκοτόμαιναν μάκαρ, διό εν παρρησία Χριστώ, πρέσβευε σωθήναι ημας. Apoluti/kion tou Agi/ou Basilei/ou,,,. Konta/kion Prostasi/a twn xristianw/n akatai/ sxunte, mesitei/a pro/c ton Poihth/n ameta/qete, mh pari/dhc, amartwlw/n deh/sewn fwna/c, alla/ pro/fqason wc agaqh/, eic thn boh/qeian hmw/n, twn pistw/c kraugazo/ntwn soi ta/xunon eic presbei/an, kai speu/son eic ikesi/ an, h prostateu/ousa aei/, Qeoto/ke, twn timw/ntwn se., 2 Giving Tree On behalf of the 7th and 8th Grade Church School students and teachers, we would like to thank you all for your generous support of Operation Troop Support. We received the following notes of appreciation from troops overseas: "Thank you very much for the Care Package that I received in Baghdad, Iraq. I'm from Beverly and truly appreciate the support back home!" CPT Claudia Grossland. "I want to thank you for taking the time, effort, and expense in supporting us over here in Iraq. The guys over here really appreciate the items you sent." 1LT Hernandez. Thank you again for your support! Bell Tower Donation From the Community Credit Union It is with great pleasure that I announce the Community Credit Union s support of our Bell Tower Project. The Community Credit Union just announced a matching contribution up to $30,000 for every pledge that is made by a parishioner who is a member of the Community Credit Union. If you are a member of the Community Credit Union and you make a pledge to the Bell Tower Fund, the Community Credit Union will match your pledge up to a total maximum of $30,000. To become a member of the Community Credit Union all that is required is to open an account. This is a wonderful opportunity that should not be missed. Please call the Community Credit Union for more details about becoming a member. On behalf of the St. Vasilios community, I would like to thank Nick Sarantopoulos and the entire Board of Trustees of the Community Credit Union for their extraordinary generosity. Sincerely, Sophia Nanis-Pappas Solicitation for Investment Committee Members To all parishioners in good standing. In accordance with the guidelines and objectives set forth in the Investment Policy of the St. Vasilios Church Endowment Fund, solicitations are now being accepted for potential members to fill two openings on the Investment Committee. The responsibility of the Committee is to administer the Investment Policy, objectives and constraints of the entire St. Vasilios Church Endowment Fund. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Investment Committee contact me as soon as possible, at 617-899-6591 for further details. Kostas Antoniou Treasurer St Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church 11

SAVE THIS DATE MARCH 8 TH FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY & FAMILY SPAGHETTI DINNER At the Educational Center We are asking for the Youth of our parish to participate in the government of our community. We welcome ideas and suggestions for our youth programs. 6-7pm Free FAMILY SPAGHETTI DINNER YOUTH ASSEMBLY TO FOLLOW Please contact Bonnie Antoniou @ sarah62898@yahoo.com or 978-532-3331 to make reservations. Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1 The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. Verse: Oh God, hear my cry. The Reading is from St. Paul s Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10 TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory. CHURCH & SCHOOL CANCELLATION NO CHURCH and NO SCHOOL announcements 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 10 3

Προκείμενον. Ἦχος βαρύς. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 63.11,1 Εὐφρανθήσεται δίκαιος ἐν Κυρίῳ. Στίχ. Εἰσάκουσον, ὁ Θεός, τῆς φωνῆς μου. Πρὸς Τιμόθεον β' 2:1-10 Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, ἐνδυναμοῦ ἐν τῇ χάριτι τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Καὶ ἃ ἤκουσας παρ ἐμοῦ διὰ πολλῶν μαρτύρων, ταῦτα παράθου πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις, οἵτινες ἱκανοὶ ἔσονται καὶ ἑτέρους διδάξαι. Σὺ οὖν κακοπάθησον ὡς καλὸς στρατιώτης Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Οὐδεὶς στρατευόμενος ἐμπλέκεται ταῖς τοῦ βίου πραγματείαις, ἵνα τῷ στρατολογήσαντι ἀρέσῃ. Ἐὰν δὲ καὶ ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ. Τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν δεῖ πρῶτον τῶν καρπῶν μεταλαμβάνειν. Νόει ἃ λέγω δῴη γάρ σοι ὁ κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν. 8 Μνημόνευε Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν ἐγηγερμένον ἐκ νεκρῶν, ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυίδ, κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν, ὡς κακοῦργος ἀλλ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ οὐ δέδεται. Διὰ τοῦτο πάντα ὑπομένω διὰ τοὺς ἐκλεκτούς, ἵνα καὶ αὐτοὶ σωτηρίας τύχωσιν τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, μετὰ δόξης αἰωνίου. 4 9

PTA COFFEE HOUR: Please join us for coffee hour today immediately following the first Divine Liturgy in the Educational Center. 16th Sunday of Matthew The Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30 Weekday Services 1 st Saturday of the Souls Saturday, March 9 th 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 2 nd Saturday of Souls Saturday, March 16 th 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 3 rd Saturday of Soul Saturday, March 23 rd 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Yuxosa/bbaton Sa/bbaton, 9 h Marti/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Yuxosa/bbaton Sa/bbaton, 16 h Marti/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Yuxosa/bbaton Sa/bbaton, 23 h Marti/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Jr. GOYA NEWS "The members and advisors of your Jr. GOYA would like to thank all of the parishioners for their generosity during last week's Souper Bowl of Caring event. Thanks to you we were able to provide Haven from Hunger with twenty-two bags of much needed groceries, and we were able to send the International Orthodox Christian Charities a total of $200. Thank you again. " WELCOME TO THE METROPOLIS OF BOSTON YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE The St. Val s Basketball League would like to extend a special welcome to the Metropolis of Boston Youth Basketball League this weekend, Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 On Saturday, February 9 games will be 1:00-7:30 On Sunday February 10 games will be 1:30 8:30 Please join us to watch the games. 8 The Lord said this parable: "A man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents more. So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.' He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.' But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth." As he said these things he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" 5

Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 25.14-30 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἄνθρωπος ἀποδημῶν ἐκάλεσε τοὺς ἰδίους δούλους καὶ παρέδωκεν αὐτοῖς τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ, καὶ ᾧ μὲν ἔδωκε πέντε τάλαντα, ᾧ δὲ δύο, ᾧ δὲ ἕν, ἑκάστῳ κατὰ τὴν ἰδίαν δύναμιν, καὶ ἀπεδήμησεν εὐθέως. πορευθεὶς δὲ ὁ τὰ πέντε τάλαντα λαβὼν εἰργάσατο ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐποίησεν ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα. ὡσαύτως καὶ ὁ τὰ δύο ἐκέρδησε καὶ αὐτὸς ἄλλα δύο. ὁ δὲ τὸ ἓν λαβὼν ἀπελθὼν ὤρυξεν ἐν τῇ γῇ καὶ ἀπέκρυψε τὸ ἀργύριον τοῦ κυρίου αὐτοῦ. μετὰ δὲ χρόνον πολὺν ἔρχεται ὁ κύριος τῶν δούλων ἐκείνων καὶ συναίρει μετ αὐτῶν λόγον. καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ τὰ πέντε τάλαντα λαβὼν προσήνεγκεν ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα λέγων κύριε, πέντε τάλαντά μοι παρέδωκας ἴδε ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα ἐκέρδησα ἐπ αὐτοῖς. ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ εὖ, δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ! ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός, ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε καταστήσω εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου. προσελθὼν δὲ καὶ ὁ τὰ δύο τάλαντα λαβὼν εἶπε κύριε, δύο τάλαντά μοι παρέδωκας ἴδε ἄλλα δύο τάλαντα ἐκέρδησα ἐπ αὐτοῖς. ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ εὖ, δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ! ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός, ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε καταστήσω εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου. προσελθὼν δὲ καὶ ὁ τὸ ἓν τάλαντον εἰληφὼς εἶπε κύριε ἔγνων σε ὅτι σκληρὸς εἶ ἄνθρωπος, θερίζων ὅπου οὐκ ἔσπειρας καὶ συνάγων ὅθεν οὐ διεσκόρπισας καὶ φοβηθεὶς ἀπελθὼν ἔκρυψα τὸ τάλαντόν σου ἐν τῇ γῇ ἴδε ἔχεις τὸ σόν. ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ εἶπεν αὐτῷ πονηρὲ δοῦλε καὶ ὀκνηρέ! ᾔδεις ὅτι θερίζω ὅπου οὐκ ἔσπειρα καὶ συνάγω ὅθεν οὐ διεσκόρπισα! ἔδει οὖν σε βαλεῖν τὸ ἀργύριόν μου τοῖς τραπεζίταις, καὶ ἐλθὼν ἐγὼ ἐκομισάμην ἂν τὸ ἐμὸν σὺν τόκῳ. ἄρατε οὖν ἀπ αὐτοῦ τὸ τάλαντον καὶ δότε τῷ ἔχοντι τὰ δέκα τάλαντα. τῷ γὰρ ἔχοντι παντὶ δοθήσεται καὶ περισσευθήσεται, ἀπὸ δὲ τοῦ μὴ ἔχοντος καὶ ὃ ἔχει ἀρθήσεται ἀπ αὐτοῦ. καὶ τὸν ἀχρεῖον δοῦλον ἐκβάλετε εἰς τὸ σκότος τὸ ἐξώτερον ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Theresa, Anthony, Brenda, Helen, James, Justin, Connie, Michael, Alana, Edward, James, Richard, Anna, Mary, Caitlin, Lexi, Harry, Dan, Christina, Georgia, Serena, Damon, Terry, Christine, Stephen, James, Susan, Cynthia, Richard. If you wish to add or remove a name from the list, please call the Church Office. CEMETERY VISITS: Due to the number of sacraments, 40 day blessings and memorials on Sundays it is difficult to make unscheduled cemetery visits on Sundays after liturgy. If you would like a Trisagion at the graveside you are kindly asked to 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, Orthodox Christians who are in good sacramental order are only permitted to receive Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church. If you have any questions or concerns please speak with Father Chris. HOSPITAL VISITS Salem Hospital is making a change in order to be in compliance with new privacy laws. This change will mean that we will no longer receive the list of Orthodox patients in the hospital. So, if you or a loved one will be in the hospital please call the church office so that we can pay you a pastoral visit. This change will also affect Beverly Hospital as well. Also, families of people in nursing home please call the church office so that their names will be included on the list of residents. MEMORIALS: We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following Members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: 40 days Maria Gianoulis 1 yr George Katsoulas Trisagia 2 yr Paul E. Lazarides Constantine Nicholas 25 yr Christos Batsinelas FINANCIAL UPDATE The following donations were received on February 3, 2013. Trays $ 527 Candles $ 643 6 7