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 Summer Hours Please note that we are celebrating only one service on Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy - 9:00 a.m. Office Hours 9 am - 4 pm Qerine/c w/rec Fe/romev eic gvw/siv umw/v o/ti thn Kuriakh/ qa telei/tai mo/no mi/a Qei/a Leitourgi/a Orqroc - 8:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a - 9:00 p.m. /Wrec grafei/ou 9 p.m. - 4 m.m. 2013 Dates to Remember Winter hours begin Sunday, September 8 Peabody International Festival Sunday, September 8 Orthodox Life Class Begins Tuesday, September 10 Inquirer s Class Begins Tuesday, September 10 Greek School Begins Wednesday, September 11 St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG 8th Sunday of Matthew St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Church School Begins Sunday, September 15 St. Makrina Study Group Begins Wednesday, October 2 Trivia Night Saturday, October 12 2013 Greek Festival November 8, 9, 10 St Val s Men s Club Christmas/New Year s Party December 31, 2013 August 18, 2013

Sunday, August 18, 2013 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) Apolytikion By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your great mercy. Apolytikion In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. 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 Neither the grave nor death could contain the Theotokos, the unshakable hope, ever vigilant in intercession and protection. As Mother of life, He who dwelt in the ever-virginal womb transposed her to life. Apoluti/kion Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον, ἠνέῳξας τῷ Λῃστῇ τὸν Παράδεισον, τῶν Μυροφόρων τὸν θρῆνον μετέβαλες, καὶ τοῖς σοῖς Ἀποστόλοις κηρύττειν ἐπέταξας, ὅτι ἀνέστης Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, παρέχων τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος. Apoluti/kion Εν τή Γεννήσει τήν παρθενίαν εφύλαξας, έν τή Κοιμήσει τόν κόσμον ού κατέλιπες Θεοτόκε, Μετέστης πρός τήν ζωήν, μήτηρ υπάρχουσα τής ζωής, καί ταίς πρεσβείαις ταίς σαίς λυτρουμένη, εκ θανάτου τάς ψυχάς ημών. Apoluti/kion tou Agi/ou Basilei/ou,,,., Konta/kion Th/n e/n presbei/aic akoi/mhton Qeoto/kon, kai/ prostasi/ac ameta/ qeton elpi/da, ta/foc kai ne/ krwsic ou/k ekra/thsen w/c ga/r zwh/c Mhte/ra, pro/c zwh/n mete/ sthsen, o mh/tran oikh/sac aeiparqe/non. 2 11

Greek School Greek School will begin on Wednesday, September 11 th with an Agiasmos Service at 3:30 p.m. in the church. Classroom assignments will be announced at the end of the service. Tuition for the 2013-2014 School Yea Tuition for St. Vasilios members in good standing: Pre-K: $100 per student Kindergarten-6 th grade: $300 per student $500 maximum per family Tuition for members in good standing at another parish: Pre-K: $150 per student Kindergarten-6 th grade: $350 per student $550 maximum per family Must provide documentation of good standing to the church office Tuition for non-members of a parish: Pre-K: $300 per student Kindergarten-6 th grade: $500 per student $850 maximum per family Tuition includes books If you have any questions regarding the Greek School program you can contact Principal Dina Kalaitzidis at greekschool@stvasilios.org. Greek School consists of 8 grades Pre-K through 6 th, open to students in grades Kindergarten through 7 th grade in American School. Children entering Kindergarten can enroll in the Pre-School class. The Pre- School class will meet every Wednesday. Kindergarten through 6 th grade will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30-5:00 Our highly qualified and experienced teaching staff comes together to provide our community s children with knowledge of their heritage and Greek language. The staff adjusts the curriculum to the needs and abilities of our children who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our curriculum consists of conversational skills, culture, reading, religion, writing and dance. In addition to this students perform dance at a number of church and city events throughout the school year. If you have any questions regarding the Greek School program you can contact Principal Dina Kalaitzidis at greekschool@stvasilios.org. We look forward to working with your children this year! For Greek School news and pictures visit: http://stvasiliosgreekschool.shutterfly.com 10 Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1 The Lord will give strength to his people. Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory. St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17 BRETHREN, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. Προκείμενον. Ἦχος βαρύς. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 28.11,1 Κύριος ἰσχὺν τῷ λαῷ αὐτοῦ δώσει. Στίχ. Ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ, ἐνέγκατε τῷ Κυρίῳ δόξαν καὶ τιμήν. Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 1:10-17 Ἀδελφοί, παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, διὰ τοῦ ὀνόματος τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ἵνα τὸ αὐτὸ λέγητε πάντες, καὶ μὴ ᾖ ἐν ὑμῖν σχίσματα, ἦτε δὲ κατηρτισμένοι ἐν τῷ αὐτῷ νοῒ καὶ ἐν τῇ αὐτῇ γνώμῃ. Ἐδηλώθη γάρ μοι περὶ ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί μου, ὑπὸ τῶν Χλόης, ὅτι ἔριδες ἐν ὑμῖν εἰσιν. Λέγω δὲ τοῦτο, ὅτι ἕκαστος ὑμῶν λέγει, Ἐγὼ μέν εἰμι Παύλου, Ἐγὼ δὲ Ἀπολλώ, Ἐγὼ δὲ Κηφᾶ, Ἐγὼ δὲ Χριστοῦ. Μεμέρισται ὁ Χριστός; Μὴ Παῦλος ἐσταυρώθη ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ἢ εἰς τὸ ὄνομα Παύλου ἐβαπτίσθητε; Εὐχαριστῶ τῷ θεῷ ὅτι οὐδένα ὑμῶν ἐβάπτισα, εἰ μὴ Κρίσπον καὶ Γάϊον ἵνα μή τις εἴπῃ ὅτι εἰς τὸ ἐμὸν ὄνομα ἐβάπτισα. Ἐβάπτισα δὲ καὶ τὸν Στεφανᾶ οἶκον λοιπὸν οὐκ οἶδα εἴ τινα ἄλλον ἐβάπτισα. Οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλέν με Χριστὸς βαπτίζειν, ἀλλʼ εὐαγγελίζεσθαι οὐκ ἐν σοφίᾳ λόγου, ἵνα μὴ κενωθῇ ὁ σταυρὸς τοῦ Χριστοῦ. 3

8th Sunday of Matthew The Gospel of Matthew 14.14-22 At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS We are looking for volunteers to help with youth activities and to get them together for fun and fellowship. If you are College age, young adults or a parent we need you. We have created a calendar for the year September thru June with one meeting and one activity per month. We also have great ideas from past leaders and just need your help to make it happen! Please contact Bonnie Antoniou @617-335-0869 or email sarah62898@yahoo.com for more information, questions or to say you can help offer your time. Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 14.14-22 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐξελθὼν ὁ Ιησοῦς εἶδε πολὺν ὄχλον, καὶ ἐσπλαγχνίσθη ἐπ αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐθεράπευσε τοὺς ἀρρώστους αὐτῶν. ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες ἔρημός ἐστιν ὁ τόπος καὶ ἡ ὥρα ἤδη παρῆλθεν ἀπόλυσον τοὺς ὄχλους, ἵνα ἀπελθόντες εἰς τὰς κώμας ἀγοράσωσιν ἑαυτοῖς βρώματα. ὁ δὲ Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς οὐ χρείαν ἔχουσιν ἀπελθεῖν δότε αὐτοῖς ὑμεῖς φαγεῖν. οἱ δὲ λέγουσιν αὐτῷ οὐκ ἔχομεν ὧδε εἰ μὴ πέντε ἄρτους καὶ δύο ἰχθύας. ὁ δὲ εἶπε φέρετέ μοι αὐτοὺς ὧδε. καὶ κελεύσας τοὺς ὄχλους ἀνακλιθῆναι ἐπὶ τοὺς χόρτους, λαβὼν τοὺς πέντε ἄρτους καὶ τοὺς δύο ἰχθύας, ἀναβλέψας εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εὐλόγησε, καὶ κλάσας ἔδωκε τοῖς μαθηταῖς τοὺς ἄρτους, οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ τοῖς ὄχλοις. καὶ ἔφαγον πάντες καὶ ἐχορτάσθησαν, καὶ ἦραν τὸ περισσεῦον τῶν κλασμάτων δώδεκα κοφίνους πλήρεις. οἱ δὲ ἐσθίοντες ἦσαν ἄνδρες ὡσεὶ πεντακισχίλιοι χωρὶς γυναικῶν καὶ παιδίων. 4 FOR RENT: Location with plenty of parking! Minutes from Peabody Square! Great space for a dancing school, pre-school, office or whatever you want. This space has direct off street access to the building. Two floors featuring full kitchen, 2 baths and plenty of storage. First floor features three large rooms, currently used as class rooms totaling 1320 square feet, with access to private grassy courtyard. Second level, one big room with dividers is 1476 square feet and includes the kitchen. Extra tall ceilings, huge windows and very bright. Floors can be rented together or separately with private access to each. Landlord to pay electric and water. Tenant to pay for gas heat. Come see! Please contact Evelyn Rockas at cell: 617 256-8500 email: evelyn.rockas@nemoves.com website: www.northshorerealestatebyevelyn.com/ 9

You are invited to the Leadership Seminar follow-up Sunday, August 18, 2013 Following the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A light brunch will be served Please RSVP by August 14 th (church office) @ 978-531-0777 Save the Date: Coming October 12, 2013 An adult's fun night of Trivia at St. Vasilios. Come alone or with a team to challenge your memory! Details coming soon. Weekday Services St. Phanourios Tuesday, August 27 th Beheading of John Baptist Thursday, August 29 th Elevation of the Cross Saturday, September 14 th Vesperal Liturgy for St. Iakovos Tuesday, October 22 nd St. James 6 p.m. Demetrios the Myrrbearer Saturday, October 26 th KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES Agiou Fanouri/ou Tri/th, 27 h Augou/stou 8:00 pm Orqroc 9:00 pm Qei/a Leitourgi/a Apokomh/ Kefalh/c Prodro/mou Pe/mpth, 29 h Augou/stou 8:00 pm Orqroc 9:00 pm Qei/a Leitourgi/a H /Uywsic tou Timi/ou Staurou/ Sabba/to, 14 h Septembri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Esperino/c Tri/th, 22 h Oktwbri/ou St. James 6 p.m. Dhmh/trioc o Megaloma/rtuc Sabba/to, 26 h Oktwbri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a 8 5

PLEASE PRAY FOR: David, Joanne, Harriet, Arthur, Dionisia, Katherine, Marie, Eleni, Eva, 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 make an appointment during the week by calling the church office. 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 day Carol Katsarakes 1 yr James Tournas 5 yr Peter Katsarakes Trisagia 2 yr Doreen Karidis International Festival St. Vasilios will be participating in the City of Peabody s annual International Festival on Sunday, September 8 th. If you are interested in making a donation for this event, please contact Pam Katsiris at 978-740-2449 or Bessie Silva at 978-771-2119. We will be skewering for the International Festival on Thursday, September 5, at 6 p.m. in the Educational Center. Please contact Steve Stephanides at 978-744-8230 to volunteer. All are welcomed to assist. 6 As most of you know, while Church School is in session, parents, grandparents and friends gather in the Rev Andrew Demotses Community Center for fellowship and refreshments. These coffee hours are a place for us to reconnect with our St. Vasilios family, celebrate joys and be comforted during loss. The St. Val s PTA supplies and staffs our time together with volunteers, but has always welcomed and encouraged anyone from the community to sponsor a week. These sponsorships help defray the costs of paper goods and supplies. You can use these days to remember loved ones on their birthday, anniversary, name day, christening, celebrating a wedding or mourning at a funeral or memorial service, or just for the good health of family and friends. Just as the church and families have been feeling the squeeze of the slow economy, rising costs and limited incomes, the PTA has also been struggling with the continued pressures of financing our weekly fellowship. The weekly cost to put forth refreshments is approximately $250. This accounts for coffee and necessary condiments, donuts, muffins, and paper goods. We operate at a loss each and every week and it has become increasingly more difficult to subsidize. In addition, we try to focus our hard won fundraising dollars on student centered programming, events and improvements that effect student classrooms and experience. This year we will be offering FULL SPONSORSHIP for $150 with no other sponsors and no donation baskets placed on the tables, or $50 for a PARTIAL SPONSORSHIP. There may be multiple sponsors on such days, and a free will basket will be in place. We also welcome any homemade treat, fruit platter or sweet you would like to provide for the event. Your sponsorship will be listed in the Sunday Bulletin that is distributed in church and placed in a frame on the table of treats. We ask that you consider sponsoring a coffee hour in the near future or in the alternative, be generous at the free will baskets! Please contact Louisa Simpson at louisa.brandon@gmail.com or 978-774- 2689 to reserve your week. Also we are looking for volunteers to staff the Coffee Hour. We will have sign ups the first weeks of church school or you can contact any of the PTA officers. 7