St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

Pastor Fr. Christopher P. Foustoukos Email: frchris@stvasilios.org Assistant Pastor Fr. Timothy Curren Email: frtimothy@stvasilios.org Parish President Mrs. Pam Katsiris Email: Pam@stvasilios.org 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 St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG March 16, 2014 Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas Winter Hours 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. SECOND TRAY A second tray will be passed today to benefit Hellenic College and Holy Cross Orthodox School of Theology. Please support all those young men and women who are preparing to serve Christ and the Greek Orthodox Church. www.facebook.com/stvasiliospeabody 2014 Dates to Remember Lenten Speaker Heirmonk Iakovos Bakos Wednesday, March 19 Greek Independence Day Luncheon/Program Sunday, March 23 Flag Raising at City Hall Monday, March 24 Lenten Speaker Dr. Philip Mamalakis Wednesday, April 2 Boston Greek Independence Day Parade Sunday, April 6 St. Vals Hoops Banquet Saturday, April 5 @ 6pm St. VAsilios Greek School May Day Family Dance Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 7 pm Walk a thon for Service May 10, 2014 Wednesday, March 19 Monasticism and Its Relevance in Today s World Speaker Heirmonk Iakovos Bakos Wednesday, April 2 Keeping Lent in the Family Speaker Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Sunday, March 16, 2014 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance) Apolytikion Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the deadgod is risen, granting great mercy to the world. Apolytikion Light of Orthdoxy, pillar and teacher of the Church, adornment of monastics, invincible champion of theologians, O Gregory thou wonderworker, boast of Thessalonica, herald of grace: ever pray that our souls be saved. 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 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 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 Ὀρθοδοξίας ὁ φωστὴρ, Ἐκκλησίας τὸ στήριγμα καὶ διδάσκαλε, τῶν μοναστῶν ἡ καλλονὴ, τῶν θεολόγων ὑπέρμαχος ἀπροσμάχητος Γρηγόριε θαυματουργὲ Θεσσαλονίκης τὸ καύχημα κήρυξ τῆς χάριτος ἱκέτευε διὰ παντός, σωθῆναι τὰς ψυχὰς ἡμῶν. 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. 2 19

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. St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3 "IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him. Προκείμενον. Ἦχος πλ α. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 11.7,1 Σὺ Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς. Στίχ. Σῶσον με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος. Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 1:10-14; 2:1-3 Κατʼ ἀρχάς, Κύριε, τὴν γῆν ἐθεμελίωσας, καὶ ἔργα τῶν χειρῶν σού εἰσιν οἱ οὐρανοί αὐτοὶ ἀπολοῦνται, σὺ δὲ διαμένεις καὶ πάντες ὡς ἱμάτιον παλαιωθήσονται, καὶ ὡσεὶ περιβόλαιον ἑλίξεις αὐτοὺς, καὶ ἀλλαγήσονται σὺ δὲ ὁ αὐτὸς εἶ, καὶ τὰ ἔτη σου οὐκ ἐκλείψουσιν. The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England, the group that runs the 25th of March Parades in Boston has three scholarships available. Harry Katis Scholarship for $1000 for a High School Senior Constantine Honides Scholarship for $1000 for a current or graduate student of an accredited University or College Federation (FHASNE) Scholarship for $1000 for an enrolled freshman of an accredited University or College If you are interested in applying for any of these scholarships, please see Irene in the office for official applications and requirements. The deadlines are approaching and time is of the essence for these scholarships. Winners will be announced and awarded at the Gala on April 5th in Boston. Πρὸς τίνα δὲ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἴρηκέν ποτε, Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου, ἕως ἂν θῶ τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν σου; Οὐχὶ πάντες εἰσὶν λειτουργικὰ πνεύματα, εἰς διακονίαν ἀποστελλόμενα διὰ τοὺς μέλλοντας κληρονομεῖν σωτηρίαν; Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως ἡμᾶς προσέχειν τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσιν, μήποτε παραρρυῶμεν. Εἰ γὰρ ὁ διʼ ἀγγέλων λαληθεὶς λόγος ἐγένετο βέβαιος, καὶ πᾶσα παράβασις καὶ παρακοὴ ἔλαβεν ἔνδικον μισθαποδοσίαν, πῶς ἡμεῖς ἐκφευξόμεθα τηλικαύτης ἀμελήσαντες σωτηρίας; Ἥτις, ἀρχὴν λαβοῦσα λαλεῖσθαι διὰ τοῦ κυρίου, ὑπὸ τῶν ἀκουσάντων εἰς ἡμᾶς ἐβεβαιώθη. 18 3

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas The Gospel of Mark 2:1-12 At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"i say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!" Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 2.1-12 Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, εἰσῆλθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς εἰς Καπερναοὺμ δι ἡμερῶν καὶ ἠκούσθη ὅτι εἰς οἶκόν ἐστι. καὶ εὐθέως συνήχθησαν πολλοί, ὥστε μηκέτι χωρεῖν μηδὲ τὰ πρὸς τὴν θύραν καὶ ἐλάλει αὐτοῖς τὸν λόγον. καὶ ἔρχονται πρὸς αὐτὸν παραλυτικὸν φέροντες, αἰρόμενον ὑπὸ τεσσάρων καὶ μὴ δυνάμενοι προσεγγίσαι αὐτῷ διὰ τὸν ὄχλον, ἀπεστέγασαν τὴν στέγην ὅπου ἦν, καὶ ἐξορύξαντες χαλῶσι τὸν κράβαττον, ἐφ ᾧ Saint Vasilios Hoops will be holding their Annual Banquet On 4/5/2014 at 6:00PM If you would like to donate prizes for the raffle please bring them to the banquetor drop them off at the Church Office Any questions, please email stvalshoops@stvasilios.org 4 17

ὁ παραλυτικὸς κατέκειτο. ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ Ιησοῦς τὴν πίστιν αὐτῶν λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ τέκνον, ἀφέωνταί σοι αἱ ἁμαρτίαι σου. ἦσαν δέ τινες τῶν γραμματέων ἐκεῖ καθήμενοι καὶ διαλογιζόμενοι ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις αὐτῶν τί οὗτος οὕτω λαλεῖ βλασφημίας; τίς δύναται ἀφιέναι ἁμαρτίας εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ Θεός; καὶ εὐθέως ἐπιγνοὺς ὁ Ιησοῦς τῷ πνεύματι αὐτοῦ ὅτι οὕτως αὐτοὶ διαλογίζονται ἐν ἑαυτοῖς, εἶπεν αὐτοῖς τί ταῦτα διαλογίζεσθε ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ὑμῶν; τί ἐστιν εὐκοπώτερον, εἰπεῖν τῷ παραλυτικῷ, ἀφέωνταί σου αἱ ἁμαρτίαι, ἢ εἰπεῖν, ἔγειρε καὶ ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ περιπάτει; ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε ὅτι ἐξουσίαν ἔχει ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἀφιέναι ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ἁμαρτίας - λέγει τῷ παραλυτικῷ σοὶ λέγω, ἔγειρε καὶ ἆρον τὸν κράβαττόν σου καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου. καὶ ἠγέρθη εὐθέως, καὶ ἄρας τὸν κράβαττον ἐξῆλθεν ἐναντίον πάντων, ὥστε ἐξίστασθαι πάντας καὶ δοξάζειν τὸν Θεὸν λέγοντας ὅτι οὐδέποτε οὕτως εἴδομεν. Palm Sunday schedule The First Divine Liturgy on PALM SUNDAY will be held, as is our custom, in the Auditorium of the Educational Center at 9:00 a.m. Orthros will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Church, followed by the Second Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. The faithful of our parish who cannot attend regular morning services to receive Holy Communion during Holy Week because of their work schedules, may receive at two early Divine Liturgies. These liturgies are on Holy Thursday at 6:00 a.m. and on Holy Saturday at 7:00 a.m. In addition to these two Divine Liturgies, we will also celebrate three Presanctified Liturgies, on Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, and Holy Wednesday, with 3 additional opportunities for the faithful to receive Holy Communion. 16 5

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Presv. Ann, Nina, Eva, Eleni, Pat, Charles, Serena, James, James, Diane, Harriet. 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. GOYA NEWS Game Night at St. Vasilios. MARCH 30 th Sunday night Celtics Game Meet at Salem Commuter Rail Station 5:30pm for 5:45pm Train to arrive for 7pm Celtics vs. Bulls game. 10:15pm train arrives in Salem 10:45pm. YOU CAN ALSO JOIN US ON FACEBOOK@ Senior Goya 2013/2014 or FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @Vasilios 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. LITURGY LIGHTS Children & grandchildren in loving memory of George & Martha Yokas-11 yrs. Vasilios & Niki Roumeliotis & family in memory of brother and uncle Nikolaos Michael. VIGIL LIGHTS Children & grandchildren in loving memory of George & Martha Yokas-11 yrs. Vasilios & Niki Roumeliotis & family in memory of brother and uncle Nikolaos Michael. MEMORIALS: We commemorate today the blessed memory of the following Members of our parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord: 1 yr. Theo Apostolos Joy 1 yr. Penelope Karedis 9 yr. Dimitrios Michael 18 yr. Lefki Hassapis 2 yr. Trisagion Michael Vayeos 5 yr. Trisagion Alexandra (Alex) Tranos John & Penny Gikas PTA COFFEE HOUR: Please join us for coffee hour today immediately following the first Divine Liturgy in the Educational Center. Todays coffee hour is sponsored by Cynthia Gikas in loving memory of son Michael Vayeos. 6 15

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. Save the Date! May 10, 2014 for the Walk a Thon for service From our Choir: As we partake in the Holiness of the season of Lent we encourage you to try something new that will surely enhance your liturgical experience. For the next few Sundays we hope to have a choir member in the front of the church leading you in responses like "Amen" and "Lord Have Mercy". What is important is not how you are singing but what you are singing. Our goal is for your voice to reach the dome of the church and the Pantocrator (the creator). Parents be the example to your children and likewise children be the example to your parents." 14 Weekday Services Monday, March 17 th 7 p.m. Compline Wednesday, March 19 th Presanctified Liturgy 6 p.m. Friday, March 21 st Salutations to the Theotokos 7 p.m Monday, March 24 th Annunciation Vespers Liturgy will take place at Annunciation Church, Dover NH Presanctified Liturgy 7 p.m. Annunciation Tuesday, March 25 th 8:00 a.m. Orthros 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Wednesday, March 26 th Presanctified Liturgy 8 a.m. Friday, March 28 th Salutations to the Theotokos 7 p.m. Monday, March 31 st 7 p.m. Compline Wednesday, April 2 nd Presanctified Liturgy 6 p.m. KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES Apo/deipnon to Me/ga Deute/ra, 17 h Marti/ou 7:00m.m. Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth, 19 h Marti/ou 6 m.m. Xairetismoi/ Paraskeuh/, 21 h Marti/ou 7 m.m. Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Deute/ra, 24 h Marti/ou 7 m.m Liturgy will take place at Annunciation Church, Dover, NH Euaggelismo/c thc Qeoto/kou Tri/th, 25 h Marti/ou 8:00 p.m. Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth, 26 h Marti/ou 8 p.m. Xairetismoi/ Paraskeuh/, 28 h Marti/ou 7 m.m. Apo/deipnon to Me/ga Deute/ra, 31 h Marti/ou 7:00 m.m. Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth, 2 h Aprili/ou 6 m.m. 7

KIDS TO CAMP The Parish Assembly and the Parish Council have established a program that any child of a Parishioner in Good Standing, is invited to attend ONE WEEK (their choice of week) at the Metropolitan Boston Camp in Contoocook, New Hampshire, the summer following their completion of 6 th grade in our Church School or 6 th grade in our Greek School FREE OF CHARGE. With generous donations from various organizations, ministries, individuals and bequests we are able to fund this worthwhile endeavor. It is our belief that we must support the amazing camping ministry of our Metropolis and in addition, recommit and reconnect our children to the faith and fellowship of Orthodoxy. We invite others that share our commitment to donate to the Kids to Camp Fund to maintain this valuable undertaking. If your child is interested in participating please fill out the following form and submit it to the church office by April 1, 2014, so we may budget appropriately. In addition, we will continue to help those needing financial assistance to send their children to camp. Please see Fr Chris for this confidential support. Child Parent(s) Tele Cell Donations for Lent and Holy Week It is our custom to decorate the icon of Theotokos for the Akathist Services on Friday evenings during Great Lent. If you wish to decorate the icon in memory of or for the good health of a loved one, please call the church office at 978-531-0777 Palms for Palm Sunday.$200 (1) 6 Palm Trees...$30 each 12 beeswax candles for the cross $10 each 1 case of Bay Laurel.$250 (1) 4 clergy Paschal Candles...$50 each Incense...$35 each Charcoal.$25 each Olive oil..$15 each 8 13

CHOCOLATE CAKE 3/4 cups oil 2 cups sugar 2 cups cold water 3 tablespoons vinegar ( wine or raspberry vinegar works very well) 6 tablespoons Cocoa (Natural unsweetened 100% cocoa like HERSHEY'S) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon rum or brandy extract 3 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda Start the oven to 350 Oil and lightly flour a cake pan. Beat oil and sugar well and add the vinegar, water vanilla and extract. Mix the flour with the soda and cocoa and add it to the sugar a little at a time making sure you mix it well. Pour it in the cake pan and bake it for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool the cake for 10 minutes and remove it from the pan Glaze it with the chocolate glaze and or serve it with the chocolate sauce. You might have some fresh strawberries on hand that can be dipped in the chocolate sauce CHOCOLATE GLAZE 4 Tablespoons cocoa 1 cup of powder sugar 1/2 teaspoon oil 3-4 tablespoons warm water or warm coffee. Mix cocoa with sugar, add the water one spoon at a time. Add the oil and stir well. Glaze the cake while it is still warm. CHOCOLATE SAUCE 4 oz. cocoa 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon rum or brandy extract Mix the first 3 ingredients in a pan and boil them for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Add the flavorings and let the sauce cool. Serve it in a bowl next to the cake to be spooned over it The sauce can be preserved but not in the refrigerator. 12 St. Vasilios Scholarships The 2014 scholarship applications are now available. Please note that applications must be downloaded at www.stvasilios.org. Applications must be submitted with proper documentation by Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Please note deadline has been extended!!! Please note, in order to be considered for a second, third or fourth year scholarship, you must submit an application with the office. Soup Sale Today The YOCAMA Youth Service team will be offering 3 delicious lenten soups for sale during coffee hour on March 16, 23 and 30. You can choose between Lentil, Bean or Vegetable (or get all 3!). Just $6 for a quart and all proceeds will support our mission trips to Montana and Arizona this summer. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Solicitation for Investment Committee Members 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 for terms of two (2) years each. 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, 2014 at j.panos@verizon.net or 617-319-0774. 9

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Do you have an interesting lenten recipe in English or in Greek? Give it to Kristi or leave it at the office. STUFFED MUSHROOMS 1 large portabella mushroom per person. (This recipe will fill 6 mushrooms) 3/4 cup oil. 1 bunch ( about 8 ) green onions chopped. 1 large onion grated. 2 Tablespoons each chopped, fresh dill and fresh parsley. 1 8 oz. container of fresh chopped baby bella or crimini mushrooms. 1 cup flavored ( Italian) bread crumbs. 2-3 Tablespoons white wine or vegetable broth. Salt and Pepper to taste. FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Please join the Greek School for the flag raising ceremony at Peabody City Hall on March 24th at 3:30 pm. Turn oven on to 350. Wash the mushroom cups and with a spoon remove stems and brown gills from underside of the mushroom cups. Saute the onions until they are transparent. Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the oil and to the rest add the chopped mushrooms, dill, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for ten minutes. Mix the wine with the bread crumbs, reserve 6 tablespoons* and add the rest to the onions. You might need to add a little more wine or broth. Oil a baking dish with the reserved oil, arrange the mushrooms in the baking dish and brush them also with the reserved oil. Add a couple of Tablespoons of broth, wine or water and make sure there is enough liquid in the bottom of the pan during baking. Stuff the mushrooms with the onion mixture and top each one with 1 Tablespoon of the *reserved crumb and wine mix. Bake the mushrooms for about 30-45 minutes until the mushroom pricks easily with a fork. 10 11