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 9th Sunday of luke CANDLE COUNTER (Παγκα/ρι) SCHEDULE SUNDAY, November 20 Dimitri Maistrellis Jim Limberakis Chris Grevellis Helen Papadopoulos Martin Scrivener SUNDAY, November 27 Steven Anezis Michael Ambeliotis Ruth Morfis Victor Fanikos DATES TO REMEMBER Bible Class Every Wednesday @ 10 am & 7pm Parish Assembly Monday, November 21 Philoptochos Christmas Party Saturday, December 3 Parish Council Elections Sunday, December 11 St. Vasilios PTA Annual Family Christmas Party Saturday, December 10 November 20, 2016

Sunday, November 20, 2016 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His glorious Resurrection. Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode By blossoming forth the only Ever-virgin as fruit, today holy Anna doth betroth us all unto joy, instead of our former grief; on this day she doth fulfil her vows to the Most High, leading her with joy into the Lord's holy temple, who truly is the temple and pure Mother of God the Word 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 Fourth Mode The whole world is filled today with joy and gladness on the Theotokos's auspicious and resplendent feast, whereon with great voice it crieth out: The heavenly tabernacle is she in truth. Apoluti/kion (Hxoc a / ) Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ. Apoluti/kion (Hxoc d / ) Χαράν προμνηστεύεται, σήμερον Άννα ημίν, τής λύπης αντίθετον, καρπόν βλαστήσασα, τήν μόνην Αειπάρθενον, ήν περ δή καί προσάγει, τάς ευχάς εκπληρούσα, σήμερον γηθομένη, τώ Ναώ τού Κυρίου, ως όντως ναόν τού Θεού Λόγου, καί Μητέρα αγνήν. Apoluti/kion tou Agi/ou Basilei/ou (Hxoc a /) Konta/kion (Hxoc d /) Ευφροσύνης σήμερον, η οικουμένη, επληρώθη άπασα, εν τή ευσήμω Εορτή, τής Θεοτόκου κραυγάζουσα, Αύτη υπάρχει, σκηνή επουράνιος.. 2 19

EPISTLE READINGS-St. -St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 1. Psalm 11.7,1 You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed. BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18 Προκείμενον. Ἦχος πλ α. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 11.7,1 Σὺ Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς. Στίχ. Σῶσον με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος. Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν. 18 3

GOSPEL READING 9th Sunday of Luke The Gospel according to Luke 12:16-21 The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 12:16-21 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ἀνθρώπου τινὸς πλουσίου εὐφόρησεν ἡ χώρα καὶ διελογίζετο ἐν ἑαυτῷ λέγων τί ποιήσω, ὅτι οὐκ ἔχω ποῦ συνάξω τοὺς καρπούς μου; καὶ εἶπε τοῦτο ποιήσω καθελῶ μου τὰς ἀποθήκας καὶ μείζονας οἰκοδομήσω, καὶ συνάξω ἐκεῖ πάντα τὰ γενήματά μου καὶ τὰ ἀγαθά μου, καὶ ἐρῶ τῇ ψυχῇ μου ψυχή, ἔχεις πολλὰ ἀγαθὰ κείμενα εἰς ἔτη πολλά ἀναπαύου, φάγε, πίε, εὐφραίνου. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Θεός ἄφρον, ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ τὴν ψυχήν σου ἀπαιτοῦσιν ἀπὸ σοῦ ἃ δὲ ἡτοίμασας τίνι ἔσται; οὕτως ὁ θησαυρίζων ἑαυτῷ, καὶ μὴ εἰς Θεὸν πλουτῶν. 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. ST. VASILIOS ICON BOOK 4 17

HAVEN FROM HUNGER DONATIONS Throughout the month of November, The Sisterhood of St. Makrina is collecting funds to help support the Haven from Hunger to assist them in their very important mission to provide food for the underprivileged people living in our area. No longer is the work of the food pantry based strictly on volunteerism. The costs of running such a program are on the rise. For every dollar donated, the Haven will be able to purchase approximately four times the amount of food donated by individuals since they are able to purchase food through the Greater Boston Food Bank. They will also be able to meet their many operating expenses, such as heat and electricity. Of course, we will gladly accept donations of food as well, but are hoping that you consider making a donation of any amount to help us support the wonderful work they do. A donation box will be available in the Narthex each Sunday. Thank you for your continued generosity to this important cause. 16 5

PLEASE PRAY FOR PLEASE PRAY FOR: 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 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. Vasilios Roumeliotis & family in memory of Athanasios & Eleni Michael. VIGIL LIGHTS Vasilios Roumeliotis & family in memory of Kostantinos & Aphrodite Michael. TODAY S MEMORIALS We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: 35 yr. Trisagion George Tilas 35 yr. Trisagion Pantelis Tilas 6 15

CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition. Hosted on the scenic Hellenic College Holy Cross campus, overlooking the beautiful Boston skyline, participants experience daily worship, visit local parishes, tour Boston, and spend a day at the beach. Explore your vocation. Build lifelong friendships Quench your thirst for knowledge Step outside your comfort zone to encounter Christ in the face of your neighbor Dive into Orthodox theology and Scripture with some of the best professors in the country Who is eligible? Orthodox Christian high school juniors and seniors Students between the ages of 16 and 18 years old Program Dates June Session: June 17 June 27, 2017 July Session: July 5 July 15, 2017 Application Priority Deadline: February 1, 2017 APPLY TODAY: @ http://www.crossroadinstitute.org/apply WEEKDAY SERVICES Entrance of Theotokos Monday, November 21 St. Andrew Wednesday, November 30 St. Nicholas Tuesday, December 6 St. Spyridon Monday, December 12 St. Dionysios Saturday, December 17 Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil Thursday, December 24 Divine Liturgy 6pm Christmas Day Liturgy Sunday, December 25 Feast of St. VasiliosThe Great Sunday, January 1 KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES Ei/sodoc thc Uperagi/ac Qeoto/kou Deute/ra, 21 h Noembri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc /Agioc Andre/ac Teta/rth, 30 h Noembri/ou 8:00 p.m Orqroc /Agioc Niko/laoc Tri/th, 6 h Dekembri/ou 8:00 p.m Orqroc \Agioc Spuri/dwn Deute/ra 12 h Dekembri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc Agioc Dionu/sioc Sabba/to, 17 h Dekembri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc Paramonh/ Xristouge/nnwn Pe/mpth, 24 h Dekembri/ou Qei/a Leitourgi/a 6:00 m.m. Ge/nnhsic tou Ihsou/ Xrhstou/ Kuriakh//, 25 h Dekembri/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc Me/gac Basi/leioc Kuriakh/, 1 h Ianouari/ou 2017 9:00 p.m. Orqroc 10:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a 14 7

GIVING TREE GOYA EVENTS December 17 Blanket Making 6-8pm St Vasilios Church 30 Snow Tubing 1-7pm 12 S Hunt Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913 40$ The Church School students and staff will be coordinating the Giving Tree in support of our Blessing Bag ministry as well as Operation Troop Support. Please take a list from the Narthex or Educational Center foyer or an ornament from the Giving Tree and return the new unused item(s) to boxes set in the Educational Center foyer by Sunday, January 8, 2017. Thank you for your generosity in supporting both those in need in our community and those brave men & women of our armed forces. SECOND TRAY to benefit IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) Today is IOCC Sunday A Day of Sharing. A second tray will be passed to support the humanitarian mission of IOCC, 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 GOYA BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 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. Week of 11/20/16 5:00 pm Andover vs Peabody 6:00 pm Peabody Girls vs Watertown Girls Week of 12/4/16 6:00 pm Worcester Girls vs Peabody Girls 7:00 pm Peabody vs Arlington Week of 12/11/16 3:00 pm Watertown vs Peabody 4:00 pm Peabody Girls vs Roslindale Girls Week of 12/18/16 5:00 pm Peabody vs Roslindale 6:00 pm Weston Girls vs Peabody Girls 8 13

2016 COAT DRIVE 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 by the Daughters of Penelope District 8, Zelia Chapter 120. Thank you to last week s PTA volunteers! Stephanie Pappagianopoulos and Maria Fenn Upcoming Coffee Hour Schedule Sunday Sponsors Sponsorship Volunteers 11/20 Daughters of Penelope FULL 11/27 Thanksgiving - NO COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed! Daughters of Penelope 12/4 Cynthia Gikas FULL OPEN 12/11 Charlene Tsionis FULL OPEN 12/18 Communion Breakfast - NO COFFEE HOUR PHILOPTOCHOS BLANKET DRIVE Please join your St. Val friends who volunteer for the sake of fellowship on Sundays! Coffee hour volunteers needed. Signup sheet and schedule available. Contact Sofya Leras to volunteer or to sponsor a Coffee Hour. Please email: sofya.leras@gmail.com or call: 339-927-7557 12 9

TIROPITA WORKSHOP Come and learn! Join in the fun! Looking for volunteers to assemble Tiropitas Thursday Night 11/17/16 6:00pm - 9:00 pm Saturday Morning 11/19/16 9:00am - 1:00 pm Saturday Morning 12/10/16 9:00am - 1:00 pm In the Rev Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center Any questions, please contact Stacey Yavorski (508)451-9906 St. Vasilios Philoptochos Athena Charitable Contributions Fundraiser Tiropitas Greek Cheese Pies 40 DAYS TO 4 YEARS PLAYGROUP Come join us to form new friendships with other children of Orthodox Christian faith from the St. Vasilios community. The playgroup generally meets in the lounge in the back of the parlor room in the lowest level of the church. All children 4 years old and under are welcome to attend with a parent, grandparent, or other caretaker. Books and toy donations are always appreciated. For more information, please contact Kimberly Sofronas at: kimtucci@yahoo.com. 2016 Playgroup Meeting Dates: 12/6 and 12/13 from 10:00-11:30am 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. 10 Enjoy your holiday celebrations with delicious homemade Tiropitas! $20 for 30 triangles They are frozen and ready for baking! Orders will only be accepted through December 1, 2016 Pickup December 17 and 18, 2016 from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center Please contact Stacey Yavorski to place your order. Phone 978-352-9906, Email syavo23@yahoo.com or send order form below to 3 Belleau Woods, Georgetown, MA 01833 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Order Form Name: Phone Number: Email: Number of Orders: @ $20 = Total Due at Pickup (Cash, Check or Charge) Thank you for supporting Philoptochos Athena! 11