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

CONTACTS

CANDLE COUNTER (/) SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, October 10

John Rogers

John Pnevmatikos

Pam Katsiris

Costa Partaledis

SUNDAY, October 2

Steven Anezis

Michael Ambeliotis

Ruth Morfis

Victor Fanikos

ST. VALS HOOPS

St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church

WWW.STVASILIOS.ORG

October 2 , 2016

2nd Sunday of Luke

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Hieromartyr Cyprian, Virgin Martyr Justina and

Martyr Theoctistus

suffered for Christ at Nicomedia

in the year 304.

St. Cyprian was a pagan and a native of Antioch. From his early child-

hood his misguided parents dedicated him to the service of the pagan

gods. From age seven until thirty, Cyprian studied at the most outstand-

ing centers of paganism: on Mount Olympus, in the cities of Argos and

Tauropolis, in the Egyptian city of Memphis, and at Babylon. Once he

attained eminent wisdom in pagan philosophy and the sorcerers craft, he

was consecrated into the pagan priesthood on Mount Olympus. After re-

turning to Antioch, Cyprian was revered by the pagans as a prominent

pagan priest, amazing people by his ability to cast spells, to summon pes-

tilence and plagues, and to conjure up the dead. He brought many people

to ruin, teaching them to serve demons and how to cast magic spells. The

holy virgin Justina lived in Antioch. After turning her own father and

mother away from pagan error and leading them to the true faith in

Christ, she dedicated herself to the Heavenly Bridegroom and spent her

time in fasting and prayer. When the youth Aglaides proposed marriage

to her, the saint refused, for she wished to remain a virgin. Agalides

sought Cyprians help and asked for a magic spell to charm Justina into

marriage. But no matter what Cyprian tried, he could accomplish nothing,

since the saint overcame all the wiles of the devil through her prayers and

fasting. Cyprian sent demons to attack the holy virgin, trying to arouse

fleshly passions in her, but she dispelled them by the power of the Sign of

the Cross and by fervent prayer to the Lord. Even though one of the de-

monic princes and Cyprian himself assumed various guises by the power

of sorcery, they were not able to sway St. Justina, who was guarded by

her firm faith in Christ. All the spells dissipated, and the demons fled at

the mere mention of the saints name. Cyprian, in a rage, sent down pesti-

lence and plague upon Justinas family and upon all the city, but this was

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thwarted by her prayer. Cyprians soul, corrupted by its domination over

people and by his incantations, was shown in all the depth of his down-

fall, and also the abyss of nothingness of the evil that he served. If you

take fright at even the mere shadow of the Cross and the Name of Christ

makes you tremble, said Cyprian to Satan, then what will you do when

Christ Himself stands before you? The devil then flung himself upon

the pagan priest who had begun to repudiate him, and attempted to beat

and strangle him. St. Cyrian then first tested for himself the power of the

Sign of the Cross and the Name of Christ, guarding himself from the fury

of the enemy. Afterwards, with deep repentance he went to the local

bishop Anthimus and threw all of his books into the flames. The very

next day, he went into the church, and did not want to leave it, though he

had not yet been baptized. By his efforts to follow a righteous manner of

life, St Cyprian discerned the great power of fervent faith in Christ, and

made up for more than thirty years of service to Satan. Seven days after

Baptism he was ordained reader, on the twelfth day, sub-deacon, on the

thirtieth, deacon. After a year, he was ordained priest. In a short time St

Cyprian was elevated to the rank of bishop. The Hieromartyr Cyprian

converted so many pagans to Christ that in his diocese there was no one

left to offer sacrifice to idols, and the pagan temples fell into disuse. St

Justina withdrew to a monastery and there was chosen Abbess. During

the persecution against Christians under the emperor Diocletian, Bishop

Cyprian and Abbess Justina were arrested and brought to Nicomedia,

where after fierce tortures they were beheaded with the sword. St Cypri-

an, fearful that the holy virgins courage might falter if she saw him put

to death, asked for time to pray. St Justina joyfully inclined her neck and

was beheaded first. The soldier Theoctistus, seeing the guiltless suffer-

ings of St Justina, fell at Cyprians feet and declared himself a Christian,

and was beheaded with them.

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Sunday, October 2 2016 Hymns Following the Gospel (Small Entrance)

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Second

Mode

When the angelic powers appeared at Your

grave, the soldiers guarding it feared and be-

came 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 Martyrs Cyprian and Justi-

na in the Fourth Mode

As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the

throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou

foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to

divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divid-

ed the word of truth, thou didst also contest for

the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Cyp-

rian. Intercede with Christ our God that our

souls be saved. .

St. Vasilios 1st 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, inter-

cede with Christ our God To grant us His

great mercy. Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be

put to shame, mediation unto the creator

most constant: O despise not the voices of

those who have sinned; but be quick, O

good one, to come unto our aid, who in

faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession

and speed thou to make supplication, O

thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos,

them that honor thee.

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EPISTLE READINGS- St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthi-

Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2. Psalm 27.9,1

O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.

Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness,"

who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of

the glory of God in the face of Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the

transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted

in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to des-

pair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not de-

stroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the

life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we

live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that

the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is

at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I be-

lieved, and so I spoke," we too believed, and so we speak, know-

ing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus

and bring us with you into His presence. For it is all for your sake,

so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase

thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

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Below is a listing of some of the ministries available:

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Orthodox Life Study Group

St. Makrina Womens Study

Group

On Becoming an Orthodox

Church School

Greek School

St. Vasilios Scholarship Program

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Junior GOYA

Senior GOYA

Altar Boys

Myrofores

Playgroup

St. Vals Hoops

Metropolis of Boston Athletic Min-

istries

Metropolis of Boston Cam (MBC) ADULT FELLOWSHIP

Parish Council

Philoptochos Society

PTA (Parent Teachers Association)

St. Vals Mens Club

St. Methodios Faith & Heritage

Retreat Center OUTREACH PROGRAMS

St. Stephens Ministry

Parish Nurse

Internet Ministry

Religious Resource Center &

Bookstore

Family Choir

Organizations & Ministries Contact Information

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A CALL FOR PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS

St. Vasilios Church needs dedicated men and women who place their

love for Christ and the needs of the Parish as key priorities in their lives.

A healthy spiritual life should be the norm not just of Council Members,

but of all Orthodox Christians. By fully realizing the importance of the

service offered by members of the Parish Council, official representatives

of St. Vasilios, a person assumes a position that demands love, fidelity

and dedication to the Holy Orthodox Church and will make every effort

to exemplify its sacred character and spirit.

If you share these priorities, it is the churchs hope and prayer that you

would submit your name as a candidate for the Parish Council no later

than Friday, October 29, 2016. Elections will be held on Sunday De-

cember 11, 2016.

If you are willing to be a candidate for election to the Parish Council, you

must attend a Parish Council Candidate Seminar, to be held at St Va-

silios at a time convenient to the candidates.

For more information regarding the Parish Council, please contact

George Papadopoulos at 978-740-2991, Fr. Chris or Parish Council

President Pam Katsiris at 978-531-0777.

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St. Vasilios Parish Council Nomination Form

I would like to volunteer for service as a member of the St. Vasilios Par-

ish Council:

Name: ____________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

Tel: ____________________ Email:____________________________

I certify that I have been a member in good standing for more than one

year and am eligible to serve on the Parish Council.

Signature: ________________________________Date_____________

Please deliver this form, no later than Friday, October 29, 2016 to:

St. Vasilios Church, 5 Paleologos Street

Peabody, MA 01960

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GOSPEL READING 2nd Sunday of Luke

The Gospel according to Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so

to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to

you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do

good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For

even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom

you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend

to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and

do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward

will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind

to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father

is merciful."

6:31-36

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PLEASE PRAY FOR

Due to HIPAA privacy rules, hospitals no longer provide a list of Ortho-

dox 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, nurs-

ing home, assisted living facility or under hospice care.

LITURGY LIGHTS

In loving memory of Michael C. Lignos.

James Maravelias in memory of wife Dora maravelias.

HOSPITAL 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.

CEMETERY VISITS

ALTAR DONATIONS

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.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Irene, Helen, Penelope, Maria, Sophia, Vasiliki,

Maria, Flora, Aphrodite, Christos, Angelo, Maria, Ethel, Stacia Jim, Gus, Irene, Suzanne, Irene.

If you wish to add or remove a name from the list, please call the Church

Office.

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Winter Hours

Orthros - Greek

8:00 a.m.

1st Divine Liturgy - English

9:00 a.m.

2nd Divine Liturgy - Greek & English

10:30 a.m.

XEIMERINES WRES

Orqroc - Ellhnika/ 8:00 p.m.

Prw/th Qei/a Leitourgi/a-Agglika/ 9:00 p.m.

Deu/terh Qei/a Leitourgi/a

Ellhnika/ kai Agglika/ 10:30 p.m.

WINTER HOURS

The Sisterhood of St. Makrina will begin again on Thursday, October 6th

and meet for 8 weeks. The class gathers from 9:30am to 11am and is

open to all women. For more information feel free to contact Pres. Claire

617-957-0175.

THE SISTERHOOD OF ST. MAKRINA

The Saint Makrina Knitting Group will start meeting again on

Thursday October 27th at 11:00 am. It will be open to all ladies of our

parish regardless if they attend the Bible Class or not. We will knit for

pleasure, charity and fellowship. You don't know how to knit or crochet?

We will teach you ! Free yarns available or bring your own. Come and

join us.

ORTHODOX LIFE

Father Chriss study group will begin September 20th from 2:30-4pm.

We will be studying the Book of Job.

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GOYA FALL CAMP

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WEEKDAY SERVICES KAQHMERINES IERES

AKOLOUQIES

40 DAYS TO 4 YEARS PLAYGROUP

The church playgroup will resume meeting

again this fall! Come join us to form new friend-

ships with other children of Orthodox Christian

faith from the St. Vasilios community. The play-

group 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 caretak-

er. Books and toy donations are al-

ways appreciated.

For more information, please contact Kimberly Sofronas at:

kimtucci@yahoo.com.

2016 Playgroup Meeting Dates: 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15,

12/6 and 12/13 from 10:00 - 11:30am

St. Vasilios is marching in the Peabody Centennial Parade!

Agia Kleopa/tra

Teta/rth, 19h Oktwbri/ou 8:00 pm Orqroc

9:00 pm Qei/a Leitourgi/a

Agioc Dhmh/trioc Teta/rth, 26h Oktwbri/ou

8:00 pm Orqroc 9:00 pm Qei/a Leitourgi/a

St. Kleopatra

Wednesday, October 19

8:00 a.m. Orthros

9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

St. Demetrios

Wednesday, October 26

8:00 a.m. Orthros

9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

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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.

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS

DATES TO REMEMBER

Bible Class

Every Wednesday @ 10 am & 7pm

Peabody Centennial Parade

Sunday, October 2

Sisterhood of St. Makrina

begins Thursday, October 6

Mens Club Casino Night

Saturday, October 8

Flu Vaccine

Sunday, October 9

Mens Club Memorial

Founders Day Breakfast

Sunday, October 16

Godparents Sunday

Sunday, October 23

Sunday. October 9, 2016 during coffee hour. 10:30 - 11:30 Age 65 and

older Medicare will cover the cost. Please bring your insurance

cards,both Medicare and secondary. Age 9 to 64 insurance will cover the

cost so bring your cards. If no insurance there will be a

$30.00 charge. A parent needs to be with a minor child

to sign consent forms

DO NOT RECEIVE THE

VACCINE IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO EGGS

FLU VACCINE

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MBC FALL CAMP/OPEN HOUSE/GOLF CLASSIC

Can't get enough MBC? Come to our FIRST ANNUAL Fall Camp! We

are now offering a weekend GOYA Fall Camp in November, and we'd

love for you to join us for our inaugural camp!

Dates: November 6th - 8th Tuition: $100

We want to hear from you!

Engaging our children in the life of the Church.

Round table discussion with Presvytera Kellie 10:45 in the Parlor Room

September 11, October 16, November 13

What tools do you need?

What obstacles/ difficulties do you face?

Evening liturgy for feast days? Could/WOULD you come?

Parent support & education during Sunday School/Coffee Hour?

Treasuring the Church: stories of children who brought the

Church back to life after persecution * * * * *

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SOUVENIR JOURNAL

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We need every parishioner to volunteer some time (even ONE HOUR) to make

our Festival another great success!

Below is the list of volunteer opportunities. Please contact the appropriate per-

son to GET INVOLVED!

FOOD DONATIONS

If you would like to donate food for the festival, please contact Steve

Stephanides at 978-744-8531 for a complete list of items needed.

BOOTH RENTALS

If youre interested in showcasing your own items for sale at the Festival,

please contact Pam Katsiris at 617-974-8175 on renting a table.

COUNTRY STORE

The Country Store is seeking donations of baked items and other goods

to be sold at the Festival. For more information, please contact Perseph-

one Santos at 978-531-2121.

SOUVENIR JOURNAL

The Souvenir Journal is a great way to advertise your business or send a

greeting in honor or memory of a loved one. For more information on

placing an ad in the journal, please contact Haritomeni Frangias at

neasmirni8615@aol.com 978-532-5782.

SKEWERING

We will be skewering for the Festival on Wednesday, November 2nd

at 6.00p in the Educational Center. To volunteer, please call Steve

Stephanides at 978-744-8531.

Any questions call Pam Katsiris 617-974-8175 or email pamyian-

Set-up / Clean-up Pam Katsiris 617-974-8175

Baking Ruthie Morfis 978-531-8655

Kitchen Prep Steve Stephanides 978-744-8531

Kafeneio / Pastry Shop Pam Katsiris 978-740-2449

Vendors Helen Nanis 978-740-2991

HELP NEEDED FOR OUR NOVEMBER FESTIVAL

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Please note that there is no Coffee Fellowship Hour today; so, everyone

can celebrate the Peabody Centennial Parade.

Thank you to last weeks PTA volunteers!

Myrna Dalkouras, Stasia Pantazelos, Maria Arena

Upcoming Coffee Hour Schedule

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed!

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

The Parish is again sponsoring the Delphi Raffle. This is a limited

ticket/high prize raffle. There are only 100 tickets sold and the prize is

$5,000.00!! All the proceeds go directly to the building fund.

Drawing will take place at the festival on Sunday.

(Need not be present to win)

People have reserved their tickets and we have only 20 left to sell.

If you would like to purchase a one in a hundred chance for $5,000

see any Parish Council member

Or Call the office at 978-531-0777 or Pam at 617-974-8175.

Good luck!

DELPHI RAFFLE

DELPHI RAFFLE

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COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR

Please note that there is no Coffee Fellowship Hour today; so, everyone

can celebrate the Peabody Centennial Parade.

Thank you to last weeks PTA volunteers!

Myrna Dalkouras, Stasia Pantazelos, Maria Arena

Upcoming Coffee Hour Schedule

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed!

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

Sunday Sponsors Sponsorhip Volunteers

10/2 Peabody Centennial Parade (NO COFFEE HOUR)

10/9 OPEN OPEN OPEN

10/16 Mens Club Memorial Breakfast FULL Mens Club

10/23 Godparents Breakfast/Godparents Sunday (NO COFFEE

HOUR)

10/30 Kristi Fadel FULL OPEN

11/6 Greek Festival (NO COFFEE HOUR)

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ORTHODOXY ON TAP

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