St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

CONTACTS Pastor Fr. Christopher P. Foustoukos Email: frchris@stvasilios.org Assistant Pastor Fr. Anthony Tandilyan Email: franthony@stvasilios.org Parish President Mrs. Pam Katsiris Email: pamyianni@comcast.net Stewardship Chairman Mrs. Pam Katsiris 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 5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960 website: www.stvasilios.org www.facebook.com/stvasiliospeabody St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG Sunday After Theophany SCHOLARHIPS The Kulis Foundation is offering scholarships for the 2017/2018 Academic year for members of the Eastern Orthodox faith and the Hellenic community. The eligibility requirements and the application for the scholarships are available on their website, www.kulisfoundation.org FAMILY & FRIENDS SKI TRIP Save the Date: March 10-12 2017 St Vasilios Family and Friends Ski Trip Sunday River Ski Resort Jr and Sr Goyans stay in White Cap Ski Dorms Adults and younger children accommodations are at the Grand Summit Hotel. Brochure with pricing will be out in January. For more information contact Mark Metropolis 781-771-4008 (cell) January 8, 2017

Sunday, January 8, 2017 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 Theophany in the First Mode When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee. 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. 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 / ) Ἐν Ἰορδάνῃ βαπτιζομένου σου Κύριε, ἡ τῆς Τριάδος ἐφανερώθη προσκύνησις, τοῦ γὰρ Γεννήτορος ἡ φωνὴ προσεμαρτύρει σοί, ἀγαπητὸν σὲ Υἱὸν ὀνομάζουσα, καὶ τὸ Πνεῦμα ἐν εἴδει περιστεράς, ἐβεβαίου τοῦ λόγου τὸ ἀσφαλές. Ὁ ἐπιφανεῖς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, καὶ τὸν κόσμον φωτίσας δόξα σοί. Apoluti/kion tou Agi/ou Basilei/ou (Hxoc a /) Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light." Konta/kion (Hxoc d /) Ἐπεφάνης σήμερον τὴ οἰκουμένη, καὶ τὸ φῶς σου Κύριε, ἐσημειώθη ἐφ' ἡμᾶς, ἓν ἐπιγνώσει ὑμνούντάς σε. Ἦλθες ἐφάνης τὸ Φῶς τὸ ἀπρόσιτον. 2 19

CHRISTIAN UNITY 2017 EPISTLE READINGS St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 4:7-13 Prokeimenon. Mode 1. Psalm 32.22,1 Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. BRETHREN, grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men." (in saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is he who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Πρὸς Ἐφεσίους 4:7-13 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος α. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 32.22,1 Γένοιτο, Κύριε, τὸ ἔλεός σου ἐφ' ἡμᾶς. Στίχ. Ἀγαλλιᾶσθε δίκαιοι ἐν Κυρίῳ Ἀδελφοί, ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἡμῶν ἐδόθη ἡ χάρις κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τῆς δωρεᾶς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. Διὸ λέγει, Ἀναβὰς εἰς ὕψος ᾐχμαλώτευσεν αἰχμαλωσίαν, καὶ ἔδωκεν δόματα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις. Τὸ δέ, Ἀνέβη, τί ἐστιν εἰ μὴ ὅτι καὶ κατέβη πρῶτον εἰς τὰ κατώτερα μέρη τῆς γῆς; Ὁ καταβάς, αὐτός ἐστιν καὶ ὁ ἀναβὰς ὑπεράνω πάντων τῶν οὐρανῶν, ἵνα πληρώσῃ τὰ πάντα. Καὶ αὐτὸς ἔδωκεν τοὺς μὲν ἀποστόλους, τοὺς δὲ προφήτας, τοὺς δὲ εὐαγγελιστάς, τοὺς 18 3

δὲ ποιμένας καὶ διδασκάλους, πρὸς τὸν καταρτισμὸν τῶν ἁγίων, εἰς ἔργον διακονίας, εἰς οἰκοδομὴν τοῦ σώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ μέχρι καταντήσωμεν οἱ πάντες εἰς τὴν ἑνότητα τῆς πίστεως καὶ τῆς ἐπιγνώσεως τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, εἰς ἄνδρα τέλειον, εἰς μέτρον ἡλικίας τοῦ πληρώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ. 4 17

Sunday after Epiphany GOSPEL READING The Gospel according to Matthew 4:12-17 At that time, Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth He went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 4:12-17 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς ὅτι Ιωάννης παρεδόθη, ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν, καὶ καταλιπὼν τὴν Ναζαρὲτ ἐλθὼν κατῴκησεν εἰς Καπερναοὺμ τὴν παραθαλασσίαν ἐν ὁρίοις Ζαβουλὼν καὶ Νεφθαλείμ, ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ Ησαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος γῆ Ζαβουλὼν καὶ γῆ Νεφθαλείμ, ὁδὸν θαλάσσης, πέραν τοῦ Ιορδάνου, Γαλιλαία τῶν ἐθνῶν, ὁ λαὸς ὁ καθήμενος ἐν σκότειεἶδε φῶς μέγα, καὶ τοῖς καθημένοις ἐν χώρᾳ καὶ σκιᾷ θανάτουφῶς ἀνέτειλεν αὐτοῖς. Απὸ τότε ἤρξατο ὁ Ιησοῦς κηρύσσειν καὶ λέγειν μετανοεῖτε ἤγγικε γὰρ ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. 16 5

PLEASE PRAY FOR PLEASE PRAY FOR: Nicholas, Stephanie, Michael, Cyndi, Alexios, Alma, Ray, Alex, Angelike, Kasey, Stephen, Nina, James, Maria, Jim, Gus, Irene, Helen, Penelope, Maria, Sophia, Vasiliki, Maria, Flora, Aphrodite, Christos, Angelo, Maria, Ethel, Stacia. 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 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. Peggy Triantafillou in memory of husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather, Anthony Triantafillou. VIGIL LIGHTS Peggy Triantafillou in memory of husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather, Anthony Triantafillou. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Chakoutis in memory of George Batsinelas. COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR Please join us for Coffee Fellowship Hour today immediately following the first Divine Liturgy in the Educational Center. Today's coffee fellowship is sponsored in loving memory of Sotiria Constantinou by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Rita, Anastasia, and Paul Constantinou. 6 15

PHILOPTOCHOS AND SAINT BASIL ACADEMY Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. It was established in 1944 to house orphaned children and later became a school to educate young Greek women to teach the Greek language in our parish communities. Today, it is a safe haven for children in offering a nurturing environment while attending to the child s developmental, educational, spiritual and material needs. As it is our tradition and custom, on Sunday, January 8, 2017, please join us for the Vasilopita Blessing and all the Ministries in the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center after the 1 st Divine Liturgy during coffee hour. This age old tradition commenced in the fourth century, when Saint Basil the Great, who was a bishop, wanted to distribute money to the poor in his Diocese. He commissioned some women to bake sweetened bread, in which he arranged to place gold coins. Thus the families in cutting the bread to nourish themselves, were pleasantly surprised to find the coins. Our chapter supports the work and ministries of Saint Basil Academy. There will be a 2 nd tray offering at the end of both Liturgies on January 8 th for your donation. Thank you Haritomeni Frangias, Philoptochos President 14 TODAY S MEMORIALS We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: 40 day Thomas Karavias 1 yr. Antonios Stergiopoulos 1 yr. George Batsinelas 1 yr. Jane Apostolides 1 yr. Efthimia Thoma 2 yr. Sally Kondylia Ritsos 17 yr. Farnis Apostolides WEEKDAY SERVICES St. Anthony Tuesday, January 17 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy St. Athanasios Wednesday, January 17 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Vespers of the Feast of the Three Hierachs Sunday, January 29 6:00 p.m. Feast of the Three Hierachs Monday, January 30 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Presentation of Our Lord Thursday, February 2 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Trisagia Vasilios Ritsos Stavros Ritsos Matina Ritsos Theresa Decaro KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES Agioc Antw/nioc Tri/th, 17 h Ianouari/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Agioc Aqana/sioc Teta/rth, 18 h Ianouari/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Esperino/c Treic Iera/rxec Kuriakh//, 29 h Ianouari/ou 6:00 m.m. Oi Trei/c Iera/rxec Deute/ra, 30 h Ianouari/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a H Upapanth/ tou Kuri/ou Pe/mpth, 2 h Febrouari/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a 7

Parish council nominated members for 2017 REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS Parish Elections were scheduled in December, however, we did not get enough nominees for an election to be held. The Assembly approved the following slate unanimously and the volunteers completed the required Parish Council Seminar, therefore the new Parish Council Members are: Parish Council Nominated members for 2017 two year term: Dimitri Maistrellis Steve Stephanides Victor Fanikos Costa Partelides John Pnevmaticos Lane Nordquist Phyllis Draggonas Peter Konstantilakis There is still one position open for a 2 year term. Please contact the office if you are interested in volunteering for this important ministry. Returning members: James Limberakis Michael Ambeliotis Ruth Morfis Ted Stephanides Dionisios Pissios Martin Scrivener John Rogers Steve Anezis Thank you for your dedicated service! Members ending their term: Helen Nanis Papadopoulos Meni Frangias Chris Gravelis Pam Katsiris 8 13

Greek independence day luncheon Saturday, March 25, 2017 St. Vasilios Philoptochos invites you to attend the Independence Day Luncheon on Saturday, March 25, 2017 immediately following the Divine Liturgy. There will be a special hour of coffee and a brunch cocktail from 10:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. followed by our Lenten lunch at 11:45 a.m. in the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center. The 25th of March represents two very important holidays -- the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day. The menu will be baked haddock, fava beans, cole slaw, feta & olives, rolls, wine and coffee for $15. Children s menu will be pizza, juice and cookies for $5. We are happy to take reservations for both take out as well as dining in. Tables of 10 or more may be reserved. Please use the tear off sheet to make your reservation. Reservations can be made by: Email to tracey.franggos@perkins1.com or mail to Tracey Franggos, 41 Pearson Drive, Byfield, MA 01922. You may also leave a message on 978-463 -8135 with your name and reservation information and how you will be paying for your reservation. 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. 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. Reservation Form: Independence Day Luncheon on Saturday, March 25, 2017 10:30 till 11:30 a.m. Coffee Station/Cocktail Hour 11:45 a.m. Lunch Name Tel Enclosed is my check/cash $ for adults $ for children Please reserve a table for the names listed below: 12 9

GOYA EVENTS January 14 Semi Dance 7pm-11pm St Vasilios Church 5$ entry 21 3v3 Basketball Tourney 2-6pm Each team has own theme and 5$ per player February 4 Haven from Hunger 3-6pm 71 Wallis St, Peabody, MA 01960 For all events that we have to travel to we would like to meet 30 minutes before the event and meet at the church 7 Paleologos St, Peabody, 01960 Blessing Bags Helping those less fortunate in our community Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed. Proverb 19:17 The Church School students are asking for donations to help them fill Blessing Bags. These bags are distributed to the homeless in our area on a monthly basis. We are especially in need of cold weather items. Winter socks Flashlight & batteries Hats First Aid kits Gloves (Men s sizes L & XL) Vitamin C lozenges Scarves Chapstick Hand & feet warmers Antibacterial wipes or gel Tissues (individual packets) Food items: $5.00 Gift cards Granola, Protein & Breakfast bars Dunkin Donuts Peanut butter crackers McDonalds Nuts/Trail mix CVS/Walgreens Please return any donations to boxes set up in the Educational Center foyer or to the Church School office or any classroom. Thank you for your generosity. ORTHODOXY ON TAP Hosted by St. Vasilios Bertucci s Restaurant Route 1 North, Peabody Thursday, January 12th, 7:00pm Speaker: Dr. George Stavros Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology and Religion Executive Director of The Albert & Jessie Danielsen Institute (Promoting healing and change through psychotherapy services, training, and research) BU School of Theology "Secure Attachments and Form a Healthy Christian Family" Join us and learn about Our Orthodox Faith! Contact Fr. Anthony Tandilyan for RSVP or questions: franthony@stvasilios.org ORTHODOXY ON TAP Our family is looking for a compassionate and experienced person to care for our new baby in our home. Schedule would be two days per week, 6-8 hours per day, while one parent works from home. If interested, please email: alexis.devilling@gmail.com. Thank you! 10 11