St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

Pastor Assistant Pastor Parish President Stewardship Chairperson Pastoral Assistant Pastor Emeritus Parish Nurse Office Manager Secretary 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: pam@stvasilios.org Deacon Michael Fadel Fr. Andrew Demotses Sophia Grevelis, RN 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 www.facebook.com/stvasiliospeabody CONTACTS St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG Sunday of the holy cross CANDLE COUNTER (Παγκα/ρι) SCHEDULE SUNDAY, March 19 Dimitri Maistrellis Jim Limberakis Martin Scrivener Phyllis Draggonis SUNDAY, March 26 Steven Anezis Lane Nordquist Ruth Morfis Victor Fanikos Junior GOYA Meetings FRIDAYS in MARCH 5-7 PM Calling all 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th graders! Want to help start a new Jr. GOYA group for St. Vasilios? Meet with us in the Parlor Room on Fridays in March from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Questions? Email Fr. Anthony at franthony@stvasilios.org or Sofya Leras at sofya.leras@gmail.com March 19, 2017

LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES Please join us for Pre-Sanctified at 6.00pm followed by a light supper and then the speaker presentation. The evening will end around 8.30pm. On March 29 we are blessed to have His Eminence Methodios, Metropolitan of Boston March 29 His Eminence Methodios, Metropolitan of Boston After a short reflection, His Eminence will lead a question & answer session. 2 23

Sunday, March 19, 2017 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) ANNUAL FLAG RAISING All are welcome to join the Greek School for the Annual Flag Raising in honor of Greek Independence Day at the City Hall in Peabody on Wednesday, March 22nd at 3:30. Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second- Mode When the angelic powers appeared at Your grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary who was seeking Your immaculate body. You devastated Hades, not afflicted by it. You went to meet the virgin, and granted eternal life. You resurrected from the dead. O Lord, glory to You. Apolytikion for Sun. 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 Plagal Fourth Mode To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" Apoluti/kion Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. Apoluti/kion 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 Konta/kion Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε, Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε. 22 3

EPISTLE READINGS Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1. O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance. Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6. BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek." Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1. Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου. Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου. τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6. Ἀδελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, 4 21

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Please join the Greek School in representing our community in the Greek Independence Day Parade. χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ. VOTIVE CANDLE SAFETY Votive Candle Safety We have noticed that increasingly the faithful have been lighting candles and placing them in front of the Iconostasis (icon screen). We have also noticed that more and more of the faithful are having their votive candles brought into the Holy Altar. Because of the number of votive candles, twice we have had wax spills on the chairs in the Altar. Furthermore, we often find that candles have been left burning in the Altar and in front of the Iconostasis and this is a fire hazard. The decision of the Parish Council, along with Father Chris, is that votive candles are to remain in the Narthex of the church where they remain in safety glass in case the plastic insert catches fire and not brought into the Altar or placed in front of the Iconostasis. We thank you for your cooperation. 20 5

GOSPEL READING Sunday of the Holy Cross The Reading is from 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." Sunday of the Holy Cross 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. 6 19

PAINT A BOWL for the Empty Bowl Dinner! Sunday, April 2, 2017 During coffee hour Please join us to decorate a bowl that will be used at the Empty Bowl Dinner to benefit The Haven from Hunger in May. The bowl you decorate will be one of hundreds available to the public at the Empty Bowl fundraiser on May 4. For a minimum donation of $15 ($10 for children under 10), each guest will select a bowl, enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread, and take the bowl home as a reminder of hunger in our communities. SPC ANTONIO SYRAKOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER 18 PLEASE PRAY FOR PLEASE PRAY FOR: Bill, Suzanne, Stephanie, Nicholas, Stephanie, Michael, Cyndi, Alexios, Alma, Ray, Alex, Angelike, Kasey, Stephen, Nina, James, Maria, 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. 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. ALTAR DONATIONS LITURGY LIGHTS In loving memory of Michael C. Lignos. Children & grandchildren in loving memory of George & Martha Yokas 14 yrs. VIGIL LIGHTS Tessie, Maria, & Tina & families in loving memory of brother Sotirios Yokas 6 yrs. Paula M. Halepakis & family in memory of husband & father, Matthew Halepakis 7

TODAY S MEMORIALS We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: Stella Panopoulos 40 day Koula Frangos 40 day Eleni Nakuci 40 day William Tsapatsaris 1 yr. Karen Marianos 1 yr. Trisagia Pandeli Afroviti Kristo Janula Theodhora Lambrini PANAGIA S GARDEN VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL CAMP "We will be hosting our 4th annual session of Panagia's Garden Vacation Church School camp at St. Vasilios from Monday, July 31st- Friday August 4th from 9-4. We welcome children ages 4-10. Our program includes arts and crafts, water play, music and movement and of course the opportunity to learn more about our Orthodox faith. Friday the 4th we will head up to the Metropolis of Boston Camp for the day and welcome parents to join us and help carpool. We ask for a donation of $50 per child just to cover our expenses (rental van for Friday, snacks, extra curricular activities in the afternoons, crafts supplies, etc). But. please do not let the cost deter you. We welcome everyone, regardless of your financial situation. Please contact Rita Constantinou atritaconstantinou@yahoo.com or Father Anthony atfranthony@stvasilios.org if you are interested." 8 17

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Solicitation for Investment Committee Members 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. To all parishioners in good standing and in accordance with the guidelines and objectives set forth in the St. Vasilios Church Endowment Fund Statement of Investment Policy (the Investment Policy ), solicitations are now being accepted to fill two (2) openings on the Investment Committee in two (2) year terms. The responsibility of the Investment Committee is to administer and oversee the investment of principal and distribution of accrued interest and appreciation, with the Church s professional financial advisor, of all Church endowment funds pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy, the Lalikos Scholarship Endowment Fund Statement of Investment Policy and the St. Vasilios Church Scholarship Endowment Fund Statement of Investment Policy. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Investment Committee please contact me by April 15, 2017 at cpartaledis@gmail.com or at 617-816-3268. WEEKDAY SERVICES Monday, March 20 7 p.m. Compline Wednesday, March 22 Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8am Friday, March 24 Salutations to the Theotokos 7 pm Annunciation Saturday, March 25 8:00 am Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Deute/ra, 20 Marti/ou 7 m.m Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth, 22 Aprili/ou 8 p.m. Xairetismoi/ Paraskeuh/, 24 Marti/ou 7 m.m. Euaggelismo/c thc Qeoto/kou Sa/bbato, 25 Marti/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALTAR Improvements to the Altar Father Chris is looking to add two electrical outlets to the Altar along with some additional lighting and to replace the final counter top. The cost of the project is $2,300 and Father is looking for donations in any amount to help complete this project. If you have any questions please call or speak with Father Chris. Monday, March 27 Compline Liturgy 7pm Wednesday, March 29 Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6pm SECOND TRAY TO BE PASSED Apo/deipnon to Me/ga Deute/ra, 27 Marti/ou 7:00 m.m. Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth 29 Marti/ou 6 m.m. O Aka/qistoc Umnoc Paraskeuh/, 31 Mai/ou 7 m.m. A second tray will be passed today Sunday, March 19 to benefit Holy Cross Seminary. And A second tray will be passed on the 4th Sunday of Lent, March 26 designated for the rebuilding of the St. Nicholas National Shrine. 16 9

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL Join us today as our parish participates in the 2017 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Once again we will indeed have the great honor of hearing from some of our own parish youth as they speak about topics related to our faith. The program will begin in the Church at the completion of the first Divine Liturgy and will continue in the Educational Center during coffee hour. The Investment Committee will convene a meeting on April, 2017 and will unseal the proposals compared to and in consideration with the needs of the church. The Investment Committee may, in its discretion, recommend award of the grantable amount of the annual investment proceeds of the Endowment Fund to any grant applicant(s)which may be one or more Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community parish organizations and/or individuals. The grant recommendation(s) will be presented to the Parish Council for acceptance and to the 2017 Spring General Assembly for ratification. According to the Investment Policy, following each calendar year end the Investment Committee calculates the allowable grantable amount based on the formula prescribed in the Investment Policy which consists of net earnings on Endowment Fund principal. According to the Investment Policy, the principal of the Saint Vasilios Endowment Fund must remain inviolate and irrevocable. As such, at each Spring General Assembly being the first, the Investment Committee will propose and recommend its use of the grant money according to the needs of Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church and in consideration of the grant proposals received, which recommended use(s) must be approved by a majority of the General Assembly. No annual grant giving is mandatory. In the event there are any questions regarding the above or anyone in need of assistance with the grant proposal process, please contact: Costa Partalides,Treasurer Saint Vasilios Parish Council cpartaledis@gmail.com 617.816.3268 10 15

2017 Saint Vasilios Endowment Fund Notice of Endowment Fund Grant Opportunity In accordance with the Investment Policy governing the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund, the Investment Committee has determined that a grant opportunity is available for disbursement to organizations and/or individuals of the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community. Grant proposals of all differing money amounts are encouraged and must be submitted in writing containing, at a minimum: i) the Name, address and contact information of the proposed grant applicant; ii) the mission statement of the grant applicant if an organization or a description of an individual s history and involvement with the church demonstrating commitment to the Saint Vasilios Community and its missions; iii) a clear and concise statement of the proposed use of the grantable amount;; iv) the amount requested for an Endowment Fund Grant ; and v) a proposed budget for use of the proposed grant funds in accordance with the proposed stated purposes. Interested organizations and/or individuals of the St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community must submit their grant proposals in writing to the Investment Committee, through the church office, no later than March 31, 2017 contained in a sealed envelope marked Endowment Fund Grant Proposal. Endowment Fund proceeds may be used for any purpose consistent with the mission of the Church which are not normal, budgeted for capital, operations and maintenance expenses of the church. Allowed purposes for which grant money may be used, for example, include, without limitation: Areas of need beyond the local church, such as community services or mission projects. Major improvements to space and facilities/capital improvements. Unbudgeted maintenance of buildings and grounds. New program initiatives for children, youth or adult ministries. Music program for special enhancements or additions. The complete Investment Policy is available for review at the church office. 14 YOCAMA SOUP SALE YOCAMA MISSION TEAM LENTEN SOUP SALE Sunday, March 19, and March 26, 2017 During coffee hour DONATIONS FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK Decorate the Lazarus Icon $75 6 Palm Trees $30 each Decorate the palm Sunday Icon....$75 9 beeswax candles for the cross $10 each 12 candles for the 12 Gospels...$10 each Decorate Lavaron of the Resurrection..$100 2 cases of Bay Laurel...$250 each 4 clergy Paschal Candles...$50 each Incense...$35 each Charcoal.$25 each Olive oil.$15 each ST. VASILIOS SCHOLARHIPS The 2017 St. Vasilios Scholarship applications are now available on line. Please Note: Applications must be submitted and postmarked no later than APRIL 3, 2017. If applications will be hand delivered, they must be dropped off at the church office by 5pm on APRIL 3, 2017. 11

PHILOPTOCHOS ELECTIONS Philoptochos Elections for 2017-2019 Term Year Philoptochos Elections for the 2017-2019 term year are to be held on Sunday, May 7th at 10:30 a.m. in the Board Room. All positions, Executive and Board of Directors, are up for elections. Any Philoptochos member interested in being nominated for one of the following positions, please contact Meni Frangias, Philoptochos President by March 31st. A Philoptochos member must be in good standing to apply for a position and to be able to vote and participate in the Election process. "Good standing" refers to a Philoptochos member who has met her membership obligations. Please contact Meni Frangias with any questions at neasmirni8615@aol.com or 9783174458. Any new full member may vote if enrolled at least 3 months prior to the Election Meeting. EXECUTIVE BOARD President Vice President and/or 2nd Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS - A total of 19 members shall be nominated to serve as Board of Directors. A notice will be mailed out to all Philoptochos members 30 days prior to May 7th with description of duties of the Executive Board positions. With Sisterly Love Always Haritomeni Frangias, Philoptochos President 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 13