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ORQODOJOS ZWH ● ORTHODOX LIFE
The Monthly Publication of
SAINT VASILIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960-4496 . Tel: (978) 531-0777 . Fax: (978) 538-9522
Web: www.stvasilios.org . E-mail: [email protected]
December, 2012
“PROMISES PROMISES”
Rev. Christopher P. Foustoukos
Proistamenos
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are little
to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall
come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient
days. (Micah 5:2)
How often have we heard people say,
“promises, promises,” meaning that they do not
believe they will see the actualization of what
the speaker is saying. They have no faith in the
one who is making the promise. But we who are Christians have faith in
God because He has delivered what He has promised: the Messiah, Jesus
Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Micah promised the Israelites that they who were outcast and rejected among the nations would be more powerful. Those who were scattered would be reunited. There would be security and peace. Many disbelieved because there were many valleys of doubt and many hills to
climb before God’s promises came to be a reality in Christ’s Incarnation –
His miraculous birth.
We who live today are still in a world filled with doubt. We still
struggle to believe. We still await the promises of Christ to come and
remove all obstacles to peace and security. Yet, how can we doubt what
we have heard, seen, looked upon and touched (1John 1:1)? We have not
only received Christ on earth, we have received Him in our bodies. As
we read the words of Micah the prophet, we realize that God has kept His
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Inside this issue:
Fr. Chris’ Message
p. 1
Church Service Announcements
p. 2
Weekday Services
p. 3
Parish Council
p. 4-5
What is an Archon?
p. 6
Chairman of Stewardship Ministry-Greek
p. 7-8
2013 Stewardship Card
p. 8
Fr. Kerry’s Message
p. 9
January /February Calendar
p.10-11
Fr. Kerry’s Message
p. 12
Brotherhood Message
p. 12-13
Metropolis of Boston District Retreat
p. 13
Greek School News
p. 14-15
Church School & Religious Education
p. 16
Healthbeat
p. 17
Family Winter Camp & Youth Winter Camp p.17
Liturgy of St. James Photographs
p. 18
Veterans Day Photographs
p. 19
Outreach Sunday Photographs
p. 20
Men’s Club
p. 21-23
Coffee Hour
p. 23
Letter of Appreciation
p. 24
Philoptochos Blanket Drive
p. 24
Demi Votto
p. 24
Just for Kids
p. 25
Donations
p. 26
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ORTHODOX LIFE - December, 2012
Funerals
Baptisms
The following members of St. Vasilios
have fallen asleep into the hands of our
Lord over the past months.
The child of
Demetrios & Sophia Pantelis
With Godparents
Charles & Alexis Silva
Sophia Chigas St. Claire
Demetrios I. Sarantis
Adeena (Anasoulis) Antonio
Voula Diamantis
May their memory be eternal.
Memorials
40– Day
Michael Tenedios
Urania Meniates
Constance Zetes
Leonidas Tsionis
Beatrice Christopher
Demetrios I Sarantis
6 Month
1- Year
Elaine Papadreau
Elizabeth Philipedes
Eugenia Mastakouri
3- Year
William Brown
10- Year
Vasiliki Tsonis
Memorial for the departed members of the
St. Val’s Men’s Club
Di/skoc Ko/luba Epitroph/Kolyva Committee Memorial
Memorial for the deceased members of the
Philoptochos Athena
Trisagia
3 mo Eleni Garabedian
6 mo John A. Kazes
9 mo Polyzois Athansopoulos
8 yr Sofi/a
10 yr James X. Meniates
16 yr Mari/a
18 yr Stavroula Batsinelas
50 yr Gew/rgioc
65 yr Michael Batsinelas
‘Agnh/
The child of
Anthony & Antoinette Fanikos
With Godparent Robert Shay, Jr.
2012
Dates to Remember
Church School
Christmas Pageant
Sunday , December 16
Christmas Community Breakfast
Sunday , December 23
The child of
Paul Kassis & Jocelyn Zoulias
With Godparents
Peter & Elaina Kassis
The child of
Paul Kassis & Jocelyn Zoulias
With Godparent John Kourtelidis
The child of
Paul Kassis & Jocelyn Zoulias
With Godparent Athina Pantelidou
Weddings
Peter Panopoulos & Alyssa Moriarty
with sponsor Nicholas Zolotas
Matthew Guarracino &
Ageliki Christopher
with sponsor Polyvios Christopher
Russell Cooper & Joanna Kokonezis
with sponsor
Caroline Crowley Mendes
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Because this time of the year a lot of
you, our parishioners and members of
various organizations travel, please
notify the office as to how your mail
should be addressed. Otherwise you
miss important news from our community and the church pays a fee for every
returned letter and bulletin. Thank you
and enjoy your vacations.
CHURCH & SCHOOL
CANCELLATION
NO CHURCH and NO SCHOOL
announcements will be posted as
follows:
St. Vasilios website: stvasilios.org
Channel 5 - WCVB-TV
You can also sign up for text messages/
emails from WCVB at:
thebostonchannel.com
ORTHODOX LIFE - December, 2012
Weekday Services
St. Spyridon
Wednesday, December 12th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
St. Dionysios
Monday, December 17th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Christmas Eve Liturgy
Monday, December 24th
Divine Liturgy 6:00 pm
Christmas Day Liturgy
Tuesday, December 25th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Feast of St. Vasilios The Great
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Water Blessing
Saturday, January 5th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Synaxis of John The Baptist
Monday, January 7th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
St. Athanasios
Friday, January 18th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Feast of the Three Hierachs
Wednesday, January 30th
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Presentation of Our Lord
Saturday, February 2nd
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
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KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES
/ gioc Spuri/dwn
A
Teta/rth, 12h Dekembri/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
/Agioc Dionu/sioc
Deute/ra, 17h Dekembri/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
Paramonh/ Xristouge/nnwn
Deute/ra, 24h Dekembri/ou
Qei/a Leitourgi/a stic 6:00 m.m.
Ge/nnhsic tou Ihsou/ Xrhstou/
Tri/th, 25h Dekembri/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
Me/gac Basi/leioc
Tri/th, 1h Ianouari/ou, 2013
9:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
10:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
Proe/rtia Twn Fw/twn
Sabba/to, 5h Ianouari/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
“PROMISES PROMISES”
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promises over the ages. Even though
the struggle to climb out of the valleys
of sin through which we must walk
sometimes obscures the presence of
God in our lives, we go on surrounded
with the promise of Christ that He will
never fail us or forsake us. The birth
of Jesus is the proof for us that God is
faithful and His Spirit sent to us is the
confirmation of His continuing concern
to guide the remnant who believes in
His Kingdom where all will be united
eternally and where security and peace
will not be a hope but reality.
May the prophet’s words ring
true in your hearts and homes this
Christmas Season. May the promises
of the God through Christ be fulfilled
in your family in 2012.
Merry Christmas and a blessed New
Year 2013!
+ Fr. Chris
Su/najic tou Timi/ou Iwa/nnou
Tou Prodro/mou
Deute/ra, 7h Ianouari/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
‘Agioc Aqana/sioc
Paraskeuh/, 18h Ianouari/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
Oi Trei/c Iera/rxec
Teta/rth, 30h Ianouari/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
H Upapanth/ tou Kuri/ou
Sabba/to, 2h Febrouari/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
KALA XRISTOUGENNA
KAI
EUTUXES TO NEO ETOS
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Parish Council News
SAINT VASILIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960-4496 . Tel: (978) 531-0777 . Fax: (978) 538-9522
Web: www.stvasilios.org . E-mail: [email protected]
Dear Community,
As you all know, our November General Assembly is a financially driven meeting where we approve an operating budget for 2013 and decide how and where we will allocate our financial resources. Every year we are given an opportunity to re-examine our community needs and decide a
course of action. As we did last year, we engaged in the conversation regarding hiring a second full
time priest. Offering an effective pastoral ministry is not only a necessity but it is crucial to the success of our parish and our young adults. It pleases me to announce that the General Assembly approved the 2013 operating budget presented by the Parish Council, which includes hiring a second
full time priest.
In addition to approving the 2013 budget, the General Assembly also approved the Parish Council
recommendation to increase the Lalikos Scholarship Fund reserve account from $5,000 to $10,000.
The reserve account has been established to secure scholarship funds in the event that the Fund’s
performance does not yield a return sufficient to disburse grantable funds pursuant to the Lalikos
Scholarship Fund Investment Policy.
As this is my last year serving as President of the community, I would like to extend a special thank
you to Fr. Chris, the Parish Council, and the entire community. It has been an honor serving the
community and I will forever cherish the experience and the relationships I have built along the
way. To Fr. Chris and the Parish Council, I will be forever grateful for all the success we’ve
achieved, together, as a unified team. I would also like to thank each of the Organizational Leaders
for working with me and tackling each of our opportunities and challenges with much collaboration
and unity over the past three years. And to the community, I thank you for your support!
Yours in Christ,
Sophia Nanis-Pappas
Parish President
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What is an Archon?
An Archon is an honoree by His All Holiness Ecumenical
Patriarch Bartholomew for his outstanding service to the
Church, and a well-known distinguished, and wellrespected leader of the Orthodox Christian community.
This honor extended by the Ecumenical Patriarchate carries
with it grave responsibilities, deep commitments, and sincere dedication. Consequently, it is of utmost importance
that this honor of obligation be bestowed upon individuals
of proven Orthodox Christian character, who conform
faithfully to the teachings of Christ and the doctrines, canIt is by the grace of God that the Archon has been able to ons, worship, discipline, and encyclicals of the Church.
offer his good works and deeds of faith. Further, it is the
sworn oath of the Archon to defend and promote the Ortho- Those selected to serve as Archons have demonstrated a
dox Christian faith and tradition. His special concern and commitment greater than average toward the stewardship
interest is to serve as a bulwark to protect and promote the of time, talent and treasure for the betterment of the
Sacred See of St. Andrew the Apostle and its mission. He is Church, Parish, Diocese/Metropolis, Archdiocese and the
also concerned with the human race's inalienable rights community as a whole. An Archon must truly be deserving
wherever and whenever they are violated - and the well- of the proclamation: AXIOS, AXIOS, AXIOS!
being and general welfare of the Christian Church.
AXIOS, AXIOS, AXIOS!
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America presided at the Investiture of new
Archons, from throughout the United States, following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday,
October 20, 2012, at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Concelebrating
were His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. Our Stewardship Chairman
Stephen S. Kalivas was installed as a new Archon. Pictured above is his Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston with Archon Stephen S. Kalivas.
Archons Jim Limberakis and George Rockas were also in attendance.
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SAINT VASILIOS GREEK ORTHODOX
5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960-4496 . Tel: (978) 531-0777 . Fax: (978) 538-9522
Web: www.stvasilios.org . E-mail: [email protected]
«ΜΕΙΝΕΤΕ ΕΝΩΜΕΝΟΙ ΜΑΖΙ ΜΟΥ» (Ιω. 15,4)
Αγαπητοί Ενορίτες,
Το θέμα μας γιά την Διακονία του «Καλού Οικονόμου» του 2013 ελήφθη
από το 15ο κεφάλαιο του κατά Ιωάννην Ευαγγελίου. Κατά το Μυστικό Δείπνο, όπως
διαβάζουμε στο κεφάλαιο αυτό, ο Ιησούς εδίδαξε τους μαθητάς Του λέγοντας: «Εγώ
είμαι η άμπελος, εσείς τα κλήματα» και «Μείνετε ενωμένοι μαζί μου και θα είμαι και
εγώ μαζί σας». Μας διευκρίνησε ότι ο σκοπός γιά τον οποίο εμείς ενωνόμαστε μαζί
Του είναι γιά να φέρουμε πολύν καρπόν εις τον κόσμον και να δοξασθεί ο Θεός. «Με
τούτο εδοξάσθη ο Πατέρας μου, με το να φέρετε πολύν καρπόν..». Καθώς το αμπέλι φέρει καρπόν μόνο διά
μέσου των κλάδων του, έτσι και ο Ιησούς επέλεξε να κάνει το έργο Του στον κόσμο με μας. Είμαστε όλοι
μέλη του Αγίου Του Σώματος.
Πως ενωνόμαστε με τον Κύριο;
Ενωνόμαστε με τον Κύριο όταν ακολουθούμε το παράδειγμα Του και ανεπιφύλακτα αγαπούμε,
υπηρετούμε και υποστηρίζουμε την Εκκλησία η οποία αποτελεί το Σώμα Του. Η ένωση μας με τον Κύριο
εκφράζεται διά της γενναιοδωρίας μας και της αφοσιώσεως μας, ιδιαίτερα σε ότι αφορά την προσφορά μας
και τις δωρεές μας. Το να φέρουμε πολύ καρπό στον κόσμο είναι το πρακτικό αποτέλεσμα της ένωσης μας
με τον Κύριο.
Η ατομική προσφορά τοποθετεί την ευθύνη της υποστηρίξεως της Εκκλησίας μας εκεί που αυτή
ανήκει: στο κάθε μέλος της, που αφιερώνει σ’Αυτήν τον χρόνο του, το ταλέντο του και τον θησαυρό του.
Ατομική προσφορά είναι αυτό που αποφασίζετε να προσφέρετε σαν «Καλός Οικονόμος», λαμβάνοντας
υπ’όψιν ότι το δώρο σας θα χρησιμοποιηθεί γιά την συντήρηση της Εκκλησίας μας ώστε να την
χρησιμοποιήσουν στο μέλλον και τα παιδιά μας, καθώς και γιά τις ποικίλες διακονίες της.
Η Διακονία του «Καλού Οικονόμου» γιά το 2013 άρχισε κατά τις πρώτες τρεις Κυριακές του Νοεμβρίου,
αφού προηγουμένως θα σας έχει ταχυδρομηθεί ο φάκελλος ατομικής προσφοράς. Παρακαλώ μελετήστε τον
προσεκτικά. Εάν έχετε απορίες ή θέλετε να κάνετε σχόλια, παρακαλώ ελεύθερα ελάτε σε επικοινωνία μαζί
μου. Ο Αγιος Βασίλειος έχει ανάγκη τον χρόνο, το ταλέντο και τον θησαυρό του καθενός από μας.
Εκτός από την ετήσια πρόσκληση γιά την διακονία του καλού Οικονόμου, η Ενορία μας
αντιμετωπίζει ένα μείζον πρόβλημα όσον αφορά την σοβαρότητα των διαροών μέσα και γύρω από τους δύο
τρούλλους του Ναού. Ο προκαταρκτικός προϋπολογισμός αυτού του έργου ανέρχεται στις $725,000.
Ο αγαπημένος μας Αγιος Βασίλειος είναι ένας τόπος γεμάτος με συγκινητικές αναμνήσεις. Είναι ο
τόπος όπου βαφτίσαμε τα παιδία μας και τα εγγόνια μας, κάναμε το γάμο μας, και εναποθέσαμε γιά
τελευταία φορά τους προσφιλείς μας κεκοιμημένους. Οπως έκαναν οι πρόγονοί μας, πρεπει και εμείς να
αρθούμε στο ύψος των περιστάσεων και να συντηρήσουμε με δωρεές την εκκλησία μας γιά να την βρουν
και οι επόμενες γενιές.
Τα έργα αναστηλώσεως θα αρχίσουν το καλοκαίρι του 2013, μόλις εξασφαλιστούν οι απαραίτητες
δεσμεύσεις από μέρους σας ώστε να πάρουμε το απαιτούμενο δάνειο. Καθώς ατενίζουμε στο μέλλον πρέπει
να γίνουμε πιό δραστήριοι, και να σχεδιάσουμε να προσφέρουμε κατ’ έτος όχι μόνο τα αναγκαία χρήματα
που καλύπτουν τα τρέχοντα έξοδα λειτουργίας του ναού, αλλά και εκείνα που χρειάζονται γιά να
λειτουργήσει ο Πάγιος Λογαριασμός Επισκευών μέσω του οποίου θα αντιμετωπίζονται οι απαραίτητες
επισκευές και βελτιώσεις.
Σχεδόν πριν από 100 χρόνια οι μετανάστες πρόγονοί μας μάζεψαν $35,000 γιά να κατασκευασθή το
κτίριο του ναού έτσι όπως το βλέπουμε σήμερα. Αυτοί οι ίδιοι είχαν ένα όραμα, ότι η εκκλησία που έχτισαν
θα γινόταν το κέντρο και η ψυχή της θρησκευτικής και πολιτιστικής ζωής της Ελληνικής Ορθοδόξου
Κοινότητος. Πριν από σχεδόν 50 χρόνια κάθε οικογένεια στον Αγιο Βασίλειο κλήθηκε να προσφέρει $300
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γιά να κατασκευασθή το Πολιτιστικό Κέντρο, όταν σε εκείνη την εποχή το κυριότερο επάγγελμα ήταν εκείνο
του εργάτη δέρματος. Δυστυχώς δεν έχουμε την πολυτέλεια να επιλέξουμε ποιόν από τους δύο Λογαριασμούς
να υποστηρίξουμε. Χρειαζόμαστε την βοήθεια όλων σας και γιά τους δύο.
Ετσι καθώς θα υπολογίζετε την δυνατότητα σας γιά να συνεισφέρετε, πρεπει να σκεφτόσαστε και γιά
τα δύο: τον Λογαριασμό γιά τα πάγια έξοδα του Ναού, αλλά και τον Λογαριασμό γιά την επισκευή των
κωδονοστασίων. Μόνο έτσι θα μπορέσουμε να συντηρήσουμε και να διατηρήσουμε το κτίριο που οι πατέρες
μας έχτισαν γιά μας σε πολύ πιό δύσκολες οικονομικά γι’αυτούς συνθήκες. Η συνεχιζόμενη υποστήριξη και
γενναιοδωρία σας θα ενισχύση την προσωπική θυσία εκείνων που εργάστηκαν με επιμέλεια για να χτίσουν
ένα Ναό στον οποίο θα επιτελείτο η λατρεία του Θεού και η διδασκαλία της ελληνικής γλώσσας, των
παραδόσεων και των εθίμων. Είναι η σειρά μας τώρα να διαδραματίσουμε έναν κεντρικό ρόλο σ’αυτήν την
προσπάθεια, γιά να μπορέσουν και οι επόμενες γενιές να απολαύσουν και να εμπλουτισθούν με τις
πολιτιστικές ιδιαιτερότητες της ελληνικής φυλής μέσα στους αιώνες.
Σας ευχαριστώ εκ των προτέρων με θερμότατες ευχαριστίες γιά την συμμετοχή σας στο σωτηριώδες
έργο του Κυρίου ημών Ιησού Χριστού. Εξ’ άλλου, μήπως γι’ Αυτόν δεν γίνονται όλα τούτα;
Εν Χριστώ δικός σας,
Αριστομένης Σ. Καλύβας,
{Stephen S Kalivas}
Πρόεδρος της Διακονίας του «Καλού Οικονόμου»
2013 STEAWARDSHIP CARD
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“TA AGIA XRISTOUGENNA
«Άς τρέχουμε μέ υπομονή τό δρόμο τής ζωής»
(Εβρ. ια΄9-10,32-40)
Αγαπητοί μου Αδελφοί,
Μπροστά
μας
τό
κοσμοϊστορικό γεγονός τής Γεννήσεως
τού Σωτήρος ημών Ιησού Χριστού.
Μπροστά
μας
ή
παγκόσμιος
Χριστιανική
εορτή.
Τά
Άγια
Χριστούγεννα. Ή «Μητρόπολις τών
εορτών,» κατά τόν Ιερό Χρισόστομο, ή
«Γενέθλιος ημέρα τής ανθροπότητος» κατά τόν Μέγα
Βασίλειο, ή «Εορτή τής αναδημιουργίας» κατά τόν
Γρηγόριο Θεολόγο. Καί ή Εκκλησλια μας, μέ τά
αποστολικά αναγνώσματα, τή μέν Κυριακή πρό τής
Χριστού γεννήσεως μάς παρουσιάζει σειρά μεγάλων
θεοσεβών ανδρών τής Παλαιάς Διαθήκης, οί οποίοι
ευαρέστησαν στόν Θεό καί ζούσαν μέ τό όραμα τού
ερχόμενου Μεσσία, τή δέ κυριώνυμο ημέρα τής κατά
σάρκα Γεννήσεως τού Κυρίου καί Θεού καί Σωτήρος
Ιησού Χριστού. Ό Απόστολος Παύλος τονίζει ότι «ήλθε τό
πλήρωμα τού χρόνου, εξαπέστηλε ό Θεός τόν υιόν αυτού,
γενόμενον έκ γυναικός, γενόμενον υπό νόμον, ίνα τούς υπό
νόμον
εξαγοράση,
ίνα
τήν
υιοθεσίαν
απολάβωμεν» (Γαλ.4,4-5). «Ή προσοδκία τών εθνών»,
λοιπόν, «εφανερώθη έν σαρκί».
Αυτό τό αναμφισβήτητο, ιστορικό καί μοναδικό
γεγονός τής Σαρκώσεως τού Λόγου, τής ενανθρωπήσεως
τού Θεού είναι τό μέγα μυστήριο. Ό Θεός-Πατέρας
αποστέλλει τόν μονογενή Υιόν Του στόν κόσμο, ώς
Σωτήρα καί Λυτρωτή τής ανθρωπότητος. Δηλαδή, ό
«απρόσιτος γίνεται ορατός, ό αναφής, αυτός πού δέν
αγγίζεται, δέχεται νά ψηλαφηθεί καί νά κρατηθεί στήν
αγκαλιά τής Παρθένου Μαρίας καί Θεοτόκου.
Ό Ευαγγελιστής Ιωάννης τό διακηρύττει στήν αρχή
τού Ευαγγελίου του... «Ό Λόγος σάρξ εγένετο καί
εσκήνωσεν έν ημίν» (Ιω.1,14). Τό θείο βρέφος τής
Βηθλεέμ είναι ό Θεάνθρωπος Κύριος ημών Ιησούς
Χριστός. Στό πρόσωπό Του υπάρχουν υποστατικά
ενωμένες οί δύο φύσεις, ή θεία καί ή ανθρώπινη. Είναι
τέλειος Θεός καί τέλειος άνθρωπος. Κατά τό μέγα αυτό
μυστήριο τής ενανθρωπήσεως τού Υιού καί Λόγου τού
Θεού είναι θείο, ιερό καί ανερμήνευτο μυστήριο. «Ού
φέρει έρευναν», όπως λένε οί θεοφόροι Πατέρες, αλλά
«πίστει μόνη τούτο πάντες δοξάζομεν».
Τό «διατί ενηθρώπησε», θά μάς τό αιτιολογεί υπέροχα ό
μέγας δογματικός πατήρ τής Εκκλησίας, ό Άγιος Ιωάννης ό
Δαμασκηνός – «Ενανθρώπησε ό Υιός τού Θεού, γιά νά
χαρίσει ξανά στόν άνθρωπο αυτό, γιά τό οποίο τόν
δημιούργησε...γιά τή θεογνωσία.»
Υπέροχα ό Ιερός Χρισόστομος μάς προσκαλεί στή
χαρμόσυνη εορτή τών Χριστουγέννων μέ αυτά τά υπέροχα
λόγια --«Ελάτε νά εορτάσουμε. Ελάτε νά πανηγυρίσουμε.
Πράγματι είναι παράξενος ό τρόπος τής εορτής,
επειδή είναι παράδοξος καί ό λόγος τής γεννήσεως
αυτού.
Διότι σήμερα λύθηκαν τά μακροχρόνια δεσμά.
Ό διάβολος καταντροπιάστηκε. Οί δαίμονες
δραπέτευσαν.
Ό θάνατος κατργήθηκε. Ό Παράδεισος ανοίχθηκε.
Ή κατάρα εξαφανίστηκε. Ή αμαρτία διώχθηκε μακριά.
Ή πλάνη απομακρύνθηκε. Ή αλήθεια επανήλθε.
Ό λόγος τής ευσεβείας σπάρθηκε καί διαδόθκε
παντού.
Ό ουράνιος τρόπος ζωής φυτεύθηκε στή γή.
Οί άγγελοι επικοινωνούν μέ τούς ανθρώπους.
Όλα έγιναν ένα. Γιατί?
Επειδή ό Θεός ήρθε στή γή καί ό άνθρωπος ανέβηκε
στόν ουρανό» (Λόγος Β’, Είς τό Γενέθλιον τού
Σωτήρος ημών Ιησού Χριστού).
Ναί αγαπητοί μου αδελφοί, ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΓΕΝΝΑΤΑΙ
ΔΟΞΑΣΑΤΕ!
Μετ’ αγάπης πολλής έν Κυρίω,
+ Πατήρ Κυριάκος Β. Σαραβέλας
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January 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
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Fri
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Feast of
St. Vasilios the
Great
Orthros 9 am
Liturgy 10 am
Office Closed
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Epiphany
Water Blessing
Synaxis of John
the Baptist
Orthros 8am
Liturgy 9am
8
Sat
5
Strict Fast Day
Orthros 8am
Liturgy 9am
Water Blessing
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10
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OL 2:30
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St. Athanasios
Orthros 8am
Liturgy 9am
Monthly
Bulletin
Deadline
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Office Closed
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Three Hierarchs
Orthros 8am
Liturgy 9am
Please Submit all Calendar Requests to
[email protected]
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February 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
Presentation
Of The Lord
Orthros 8 am
Liturgy 9 am
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Monthly
Bulletin
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NO
Fasting
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Presidents Day
Office Closed
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Triodion Begins
For the most updated information,
check out www.stvasilios.org
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The clergy brotherhood is submitting to each parish an article each month to be included in the Monthly bulletin. This month’s message is from Rev. Dr. Emanuel S. Chris, M.D., M. Div.
The Shepherds and the Wise Men
Have you ever imagined what it might have been
like to be present at and to have borne witness to the Nativity of Christ? Can you imagine what it might have been
like to be one of the shepherds sitting outside on a cold
night watching over the sheep, hoping that no wolves
would come and attack them, shivering and waiting for the
light of the sun to come and warm you? You would have
been a social outcast, away in the fields, far from the busyness of Bethlehem, unnoticed, probably not even being
counted in the census being taken. That is how unimportant the shepherds were on the social level. All of a sudden, the sky brightens brilliantly and is filled with angels
singing and announcing the birth of a Savior, who is Christ
the Lord. In the midst of your fear and awe, you wonder,
“What on earth are they talking about? I am just a shepherd. Do I dare go to Bethlehem and see what I am hearing
about? Will I be welcome there? Does this Savior want to
have anything to do with me, a simple shepherd?”
Can you imagine being one of the three wise men?
You are a king, a member of the ruling class, well educated, looked up to and adored, revered, perhaps even
feared by others. Looking up in the sky one night you see
an exceptionally bright star among the multitude of stars
and are moved to leave everything you have and know to
follow it to a far and distant land. Can you imagine the
moments of doubt. “Of all the stars in heaven, am I following the right one? Am I meant to be a part of this journey,
and for what purpose?” After a long and arduous journey,
is there any bit of disappointment that the prize is an infant
rather than a new kingdom? Is it not ironic that three men,
to whom people bow down to, now bow themselves down
to worship an infant in a manger?
The Christian life is very much like the experiences
of the shepherds and the wise men at Christ’s Nativity.
Just as the wise men perhaps wondered, “Am I following
the right star?” many times we as Christian’s wonder, “Am
I really following the right faith?” As the shepherds wondered over the meaning of the angel’s message, how many
of us have wondered, “What does this all mean – the
Church, the Divine Liturgy, Holy Communion?” What
trust the wise men must have had to follow the star, almost
blindly, for they did not know where the journey would
end, but only trusted that they would be rewarded at its
completion. Of all the people to reveal the message of
Christ’s birth, the shepherds were the blessed hearers of the
Good News precisely because they were the only ones who
were ready to listen. It would have been impossible to hear
the hymns of the angels above the din of the rush of people
on the streets of Bethlehem. In the same manner, it is impossible for us to sing God’s praises or to feel the warmth
of His love when we are constantly bombarded and overstimulated by the many distractions and technological intrusions of our modern society.
Being a Christian is a lot like being a shepherd or a
wise man. God came for everyone; from the mighty ruler
to the social outcast, from the one praised by many to the
one scorned by all. God came for each and every one of us.
That is why at the Great Entrance, when the Gifts are being
processed around the church, it is with prayer that God remembers all of us in His Kingdom. God’s message to us is
one of hope, that anyone can find salvation in God, that He
is the God of everyone. The shepherds and the wise men
give us lessons on how to find God. From the shepherds,
we learn the virtues of stillness and vigilance. Likewise,
the Church celebrates the service of the Royal Hours at
Christmas, a time for quiet and peaceful reflection. Prayer,
when done in a peaceful and darkened place like the church
at night or a quiet corner of the home, brings one to the
same stillness as the shepherds at the Nativity. Prayer is
much easier when you remove distractions and temptations,
when you seek to truly be alone with God. It is then that
prayer is beautiful, timeless, comforting, and reassuring. It
is said that it is the darkest just before the dawn; so the light
of Christ is the brightest when it is dark and still.
From the wise men we learn patience and trust.
The Christian journey is much like the journey of the Magi.
There are many mountains and valleys to be crossed, deserts to be survived, and doubts to be conquered. The journey is much easier if we keep our eyes on the prize. We
ought to keep our eyes on the Lord as they kept their eyes
on the star. When the star came to rest over the place
where the child was with His mother Mary, the Magi fell
down and worshipped Him. They were exceedingly joyful.
No longer did they see themselves as the high and mighty
rulers, but as true servants of God who fell at His feet and
said, “God, I am nothing without You.” When we come to
the point where church is more than a place to go once in a
while, where Communion is not simply a ritual we do out
of habit rather than an encounter with God, and when we
fall down before God and confess, “I am nothing without
You,” then we will know how it feels not only to be a servant of God, but a child of God.
One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is the gift of
peace. Peace is an important part of our worship in the Orthodox Church. We ask God that our prayers be in peace,
we pray for peace in the world, peace in the churches, for
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peaceful times, and we bless ourselves with the words,
“Peace be with you all.” The message of the angels to the
shepherds was “Glory to God in the highest and on earth
peace towards men of goodwill.” (Luke 2:14). This is a
more correct translation of the original Greek phrase because God’s message through the angels was not peace on
earth and goodwill to all people, but rather peace to those
people of goodwill. True peace is found in God. Peace is
the absence of conflict whether that conflict is war with
another country, hostility towards your neighbor, or inner
conflict within yourself. Peace comes only to the one who
seeks to be a person of goodwill. Indeed, peace in the
world begins with peace within ourselves, with lives that
are under control, with lives that desire to bring out the best
in ourselves and in others. If we want peace in the world,
we must seek at all times to make life peaceful for others.
Peace in the world begins with peace within yourself and
those around you.
Patience, trust, stillness, vigilance, peace; if you want to
find God this is where you will find Him. The Christian journey
is not one of immediate gratification. The Christian journey is
the long journey of the Magi and the cold night of the shepherds.
The reward for the shepherds was the witnessing the glory of God
in the hymns of the angels. For the Magi, it was to behold the
Lord with their own eyes. It is not easy being a Christian and the
modern world makes it increasingly difficult every day. Our
Church, founded by the Lord, is a piece of heaven on earth. Because human beings run the Church, it sometimes does not feel
much like heaven. To those of you who struggle with your faith,
offer a gift to God this Christmas, the gift of the shepherds. Offer
God some of your time every day to spend in stillness and silence. Ask God to help you be still and silent, to block out distractions and help you experience the warmth that the shepherds
felt when the light of the angels illumined them. Offer the gift of
the wise men. Come worship and bow down to God and confess
to the Lord, “I am nothing without You.” Ask God to bring
peace into your life and in turn help bring peace to others. When
the last present is opened and when we take down the lights and
the tree, do not pack up your Christmas joy into a box until next
year. Let your joy be something that becomes a part of your everyday life. The joy of the wise men and the shepherds is something we can find every day of the year, but only when we are
silent, patient, faithful, trusting, and peaceful.
I hope and pray that all of you have a joyous and wondrous Christmas Season, and may the blessings and love of the
Incarnate Christ be with you all.
+Rev. Dr. Emanuel S. Chris, M.D., M. Div.
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Greek School news
Over 30students in grades Pre-K through 6 performed
a number of dances at our Festival.
They did an amazing job and all of the hard work they
put into learning the dances truly showed.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Students are currently busy learning Christmas songs and poems for our Annual Christmas Program that will take place
on Wednesday, December 19th at 3:30pm in the Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center. Students in grades Pre-K
through 6th will perform poems, plays and Kalanta. All are invited to attend!
The Greek School purchased a banner to commemorate the 100 th Anniversary of our school. It
will be on display in the building and we will be using it in the Greek Independence Day Parade.
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RE: Saint Vasilios Greek School, Peabody
Celebrates 100th Anniversary
PRESS RELEASE
The Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Community of Peabody
which includes Salem, Beverly, Marblehead and Danvers,
takes pride in announcing the 100th Anniversary of its
Greek School established in 1912. It is one of the longest
running schools of its kind in the United States which was
founded by the church community of early immigrant
Greeks who settled on the North Shore. They were eager to
assimilate into the American society while determined to
preserve their language, religion and cultural heritage for
their American-born children. In order to ensure their assimilation in the American culture , the children were
taught in English and Greek since the school functioned as
a day school, accredited by the Massachusetts Department
of Education. In later years, the Greek School took its current form as an afternoon school .In more recent years, under the direction of its longtime superintendent, Mary
Emeromistis the Greek School thrived and was able to preserve its legacy and tradition. She was succeeded by Emily
Korkaris, the school’s former principal.
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Greek School of Saint Vasilios is fortunate to have a strong
faculty and excellent resources with an up-dated curriculum, new books and technology. Through the proceeds obtained from its one hundredth anniversary celebration the
school was able to purchase new i-Pads and projectors and
to install internet in all of its classrooms , making language
come alive in a more interactive and enjoyable learning
environment.
Parents are encouraged to enroll their children at the Pre-K
level which meets every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Student in Grades Kindergarten through Grade 7 meet
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same time. Enrollment is open and registration takes place in the church office.
Students living in Peabody have the advantage of continuing their study of the Greek Language at Peabody High
School which happens to be the only secondary school in
New England offering a four-year program in modern
Greek which may also be counted as credit for college entrance. Over the years, High School students who are Greek
School alumni have volunteered their time to serve the
school as teacher aides. Students who have attended Greek
Although it has maintained several of its original goals, the school have also been motivated to serve in numerous
purpose of the present Greek School is to accommodate the church related youth programs as well as in school activineeds of a new generation of Greek Americans in a chang- ties and the local community.
ing society and where the Greek language is now less commonly spoken at home. To this end, the present faculty of As the St. Vasilios Greek School under the leadership of its
the Greek School has initiated a new curriculum focused on principal, Dina Kalaitzidis, moves into the next century it
developing speaking skills through a program of total im- will continue to follow the legacy of its founders in laying a
mersion in the Greek language beginning at the Pre- rich foundation for future generations of Greek Americans
Kindergarten level through Grade seven where students in this community.
are encouraged to interact in the language with their teachSubmitted by:
ers and classmates through a variety of learning activities.
Phyllis J. Dragonas, Ph.D.
Chair, Education Committee
In acquiring oral proficiency in the Greek language, stuSt. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Council
dents develop a sense of personal identity, and knowledge
Peabody, MA
and appreciation of their cultural values and heritage in an
integrated global community. How fortunate and visionary
can a young child become with an opportunity to begin
learning a foreign language at an early age which is the
most optimal time to develop language fluency. No other
language offers a comparable foundation to other languages
as does Greek which is a basic asset to the mastery of English, and Math and Science where a large percentage of vocabulary in these disciplines is derived from the Greek language. Research has also indicated that early language
learning leads to better critical thinking skills and problem
solving ability in other disciplines.
Needless to say that our fast-moving global economy is
demanding knowledge and ability to communicate in several languages. This leads to the increase of early foreign
language learning programs in the elementary schools. The
KALA XRISTOUGENNA KAI
EUTUXES TO NEO ETOS
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CHURCH SCHOOL and RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
What kind of adult will your child become? What values
and standards will be important to him or her? Will he or
she know Jesus as our Lord and Savior? The Church does
its share in helping parents give answers to these questions.
Our St. Vasilios Church School is a vital part of the life of
the Church and exists to serve the children and their families in a call to grow in their understanding of our faith.
Church School provides an excellent program that begins
with Pre-K and continues throughout high school. Our
teaching staff is composed of a diverse group of faithful
parents, professionals, and young adults. All of whom
dedicate many hours to the Orthodox Christian education
of our children. The Church School is always looking to
expand and enrich our teaching staff with new and diverse
talent. Many substitute teaching and
co-teaching opportunities exist. If you are interested in
teaching, please call Sophia Hennessey, our Church School
Director at 781-334-4686.
regarding the pageant and would like your child to participate, please see your child’s teacher. We are always in
need of angels and shepherds.
The Fall 2012 Doxa Conference was held on Saturday, November 10th, at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in
Arlington, MA. The theme was “The Role of Parents and
Teachers in Religious Education.” For long-time teachers
the presenter was Rev. Fr. Constantine L. Sitaras, for parents the presenter was Dr. George Stavros, and for teachers
of 1 to 5 years the presenters were George and Melissa
Tsongranis. In attendance from St Vasilios were
Deacon Michael and Kristi Fadel, Marie Angelos, Deb
Pantazalos, Helen Papadopoulos, and Helen Terzakis.
Overall 17 churches were represented from the Boston Metropolis with 54 people in attendance. These conferences
afford all who attend the opportunity to discuss subjects
and issues regarding our Orthodox Christian faith. Save
the dates, the Spring 2013 conference will be held on Friday & Saturday, April 5-6 at the St. Methodios Faith and
Marie Angelos and Sandra Ruggeri’s fourth grade class is Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH. All parishioners are
learning the Bible. They discuss the Old and New Testa- invited to attend.
ments and how the Bible is divided. The class is learning
how to look up readings from the Bible, how to use the ta- May you all have a blessed and joyous Christmas and a
ble of contents and where the testaments are divided. They happy and healthy New Year. Always remember that Jesus
have completed many worksheets and solved many puzzles is the reason for……………well, for everything!
using the verses from the Bible.
Holy Cross Seminarians Michael Mercado and Sampson
Kasapakis joined Pam Gruntkosky and Dina Kleros’ first
grade class for 2 Sundays this fall to teach the children
about the Divine Liturgy and about the many things they
see and do in Church. The children asked many good questions and look forward to having Michael and Sampson
join their classroom again.
Grades 7 and 8 are again dedicating the Giving Tree to Operation Troop Support. Please take an ornament from the
tree and return the new, unwrapped gift to the foyer of the
Educational Center by Sunday, December 30th. For the 5th
year, the first and second graders are collecting hats, mittens, gloves, and socks for the many children who will
spend this Christmas in area shelters. These unwrapped
items must be returned to the 1st & 2nd grade classrooms
by Sunday, Dec. 16th. Thank you all for your support!
The Church School students will once again put on a
Christmas Pageant on Sunday, Dec. 16th. at the conclusion
of the first Divine Liturgy. Any students from grade one
and up may participate. If you have not received a flyer
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HEALTHBEAT
Sophia Grevelis R.N.
Parish Nurse
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Mini stroke
Some people call a TIA a mini stroke because the symptoms are like those of a stroke but don't last
long. A TIA happens when the blood flow to parts of the brain are blocked or reduced, often by a
blood clot. After a short time blood flows again and symptoms go away. With a stroke the blood flow stays blocked and
the brain has permanent damage. A TIA is a warning, it means you are likely to have a stroke in the future. Early treatment can help prevent a stroke. If you think you have had a TIA but your symptoms have gone away you still need to
call your doctor.
Symptoms of a TIA are the same as symptoms of a stroke. A TIA occurs suddenly and goes away in 10 to 20 minutes.
Numbness, tingling, weakness or paralyses in your face, arm, eg on only one side of your body.
Sudden vision changes.
Sudden trouble speaking.
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
Sudden problems with walking or balance.
Sudden severe headache that is different from past headaches.
Causes:
A blood clot is the most common cause of a TIA.
Treatment:
Your doctor will start you on medication to help prevent a stroke. If tests show that the blood vessels (carotid arteries) in your neck are too narrow, you may need surgery to open them up. This can help prevent blood clots that block
blood flow to your brain. Another type of surgery is carotid artery stenting-a small tube to keep your artery open.
Prevention:
Treat any health issues. Work with your doctor to manage high blood pressure or high cholesterol .Manage diabetes
to keep blood sugar levels within range.
Doctor may recommend taking an aspirin or blood thinner to help prevent stroke.
Don't smoke or allow others to smoke around you. Stay at a healthy weight.
Try to exercise every day such as walking, swimming, cycling etc.
Eat a balanced diet low in cholesterol, saturated fats and salt. Eat more fruit and vegetables.
*Web MD
Family Winter Camp—Families! Join us for a weekend-long opportunity for families and people of all ages to share in
the camp experience together, strengthening their relationship with God and with each other. All ages are welcome.
Campers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Dates: March 1-3, 201
For more information
or questions regarding
financial aid please call
the church office and
speak with Fr. Chris.
GOYA Winter Camp offers a long weekend of fun and fellowship at the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center in
Contoocook, NH for campers ages 12-18. Dates: February 15-18, 2013
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Liturgy of St. James
The St. Vasilios Community celebrates the Liturgy of St. James - Monday, October 22, 2012
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Veterans Day
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Outreach Sunday
Outreach Sunday was on November 11th and all of our organizations and ministries were available from 10:30-12:30 in
the Education Center.
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Men’s Club
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Coffee Hour
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.
This year we will again be offering FULL SPONSORSHIP for $150 with no other sponsors and no donation
baskets placed on the tables (unless approved by the family as added income for the group), 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 Pam Katsiris at [email protected] or 978-740-2449 to reserve your week.
COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS
There will be sign up sheets in the Community Center for those that would like to volunteer some time to help
out and serve at our Sunday Coffee Hours. It requires a minimal amount of work. You must help set up around 9
am. There is a guide in the supply closet that will help you, (All the treats and supplies will be on hand for you) serve
coffee and refill the treats, and help to clean up after. Please consider helping out this ministry and fellowship. Please
contact Helen Papadopoulos by phone at 978-740-2991 or by email at [email protected].
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Letter of appreciation
from the From the Functions Committee
We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest thanks
to all our donors for their generosity and assistance in making our 2012 St. Vasilios Festival a huge success.
Donations ranged from food and supplies, delicious pastries, lifting and
toting, cooking and food prep, serving with a smile and monetary support.
Every gift of time, treasure and talent, large or small made the day possible.
You have all helped us show that our community is vibrant, that we can
join together to create a festive and successful event and have fun and fellowship doing it.
We look forward to more successes in the future! Again we hope you
accept our deepest and heartfelt appreciation.
In Christ,
Pam Katsiris and Bessie Silva,
Functions Committee Co-Chairs
Sophia Nanis,
Parish Council President
Fr. Chris Foustoukos
PHILOPTOCHOS
BLANKET DRIVE
The Philoptochos will be collecting
NEW blankets from now until December 23, 2012. We would like to
make a difference to those less fortunate by keeping them warm this
winter
If you can help us, Please drop off
your new blanket at the church office or in the hall entrance next to
the Christmas tree.
Thank you for supporting our mission of giving.
a special acknowledgment to the following
A-1 Restaurant Trader
Matty's Food & Spirits
Angelica's Restaurant
Metro Cleaners, Inc.
Anna Zaimes
Michael's Limousine
Arthur Drivas
Mr and Mrs. Edward Palmeira
Arthur Pappathanasi Nick Scangas Chris Scangas
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pantazelos
Arties Place
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Terzakis
Bostonia Produce Inc.
New Brothers- Danvers
Brandon Simpson and Family
Nick's Sub Shop
Brothers Kouzina
Old Neighborhood Foods
Brothers Roast Beef
Omega Pizza, Chelmsford
Brothers Wakefield
Petradelis Realty Trust
Century House
Portside Diner
Damatas Pizza
Red's Sandwich Shop
Demoulas Foundation
River Street Grille
Depot Diner
Rizzo's Roast Beef
Dionisos Moutsoulas
Roadhouse Pub
First Chance, Pelham NH
Scangas Nominee Trust
George Nickolouzis
Spero's Energy & Auto Repair
Giovannis Roast Beef & Pizza
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn
Jim Limberakis
St. Vasilios Men's Club
Katsiris Family
Supreme Road Beef
Land & Sea
Tasty Foods
Land & Sea
Wardhurst Restaurant
Manny Argeros
Marblehead House of Pizza
Xenakis Famiies
Demi Votto, USAF Academy Class of
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200 Anonymous in memory of Urania Meniates-Bell Tower Fund
50 Speros & Linda Zakas in memory of cousin George Chongris
Bob, Gail & Peter Paul Meniates in memory of mother & grandmother
150 Georgia Meniates
Bob, Gail & Peter Paul Meniates in memory of mother & grandmother
150 Portia (Peggy) Arvanitis
25 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Meniates in memory of Michael Tenedios
20 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Scangas in memory of Adeena Antonio
25 Children & Grandchildren in loving memory of George & Martha Yokas
25 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Scangas in loving memory of brother Sotirios Yokas
Family & Friends in honor of 90th Birthday of Paula M. Halepakis-St. Va600 silios Bell Tower Fund
25 Charles J. Gargas in memory of Leonidas Tsionis
500 Anonymous in memory of George Terzakis-Bell Tower Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Kyriakos Andrinopoulos & family in memory of mother &
100 grandmother Despina Horemiotis
2000 Anonymous in loving memory of Rena Meniates-Bell Tower Fund
910 Family & Friends in memory of Voula Diamantis-Bell Tower Fund
30 Mr. & Mrs. Dionisios Moutsoulas in memory of grandson Petros Sofronas
600 Family & Friends of Ourania Meniates-Bell Tower Fund
30 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Panagopoulos in memory of grandson Billy Fletcher
30 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Panagopoulos in memory of Demetrios Soteropoulos
David & Patricia (Tsonis) Hubbard & family in memory of mother Vasiliki
50 Tsonis
25 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rouvalis in memory of Michael Tenedios
50 Dr. D.C. Kotronis in memory of Leonidas Tsionis
20 Mrs. Aspasia Tilas in memory of brother Christos Hondrovasilopoulos
100 Greg & Marie Koulas in memory of parents Isabelle & Theodore Koulas
300 Peter Christ in memory of wife Maria Christ-Bell Tower Fund
40 Lorraine Gallo in memory of Anthony Triantafillou
600 Anonymous in memory of Eleni, Steve & cousin Peter for Bell Tower Fund
100 Charles & Mary Baletsa in memory of Elizabeth Philipedes
100 Bob & Kiki Benoit in memory of uncle & aunt Leonidas & Evgenia Tsionis
Despina Drougas in memory of brother & sister-in-law Leonidas & Evgenia
100 Tsionis
50 Despina Drougas in memory of sister-in-law Vasiliki Tsonis
100 Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Makridis in memory of Leonidas Tsionis
James P. Nickola in memory of parents Philip & Bessie Nickola, sisters
200 Georgia & Cleo Nickola and brother William Nickola
In memory of Adeena Antonio
50 Kathryn Keohane
50 George & Catherine Keches
50 Jean Yokas
25 Mr. & Mrs. John Diminture
25 Chris & Theodora Dracopoulos
30 John & Venetia Mitropoulos
100 James & Molly Anthony & Family
100 Helen Pappis
50 Frederick & Elaine Simon
25 Michael & Cynthia Gargas
25 James & Anna Chronis
30 Mr. & Mrs. Zisis Veloukas
50 Ellie Anezis
50 Ann Flynn
50 John J. Decoulos Family
25 Virginia Brophy
50 Mrs. Theodora Kalivas
30 The Spanos Family
75 Robet & Patricia Thorne
100 George & Catherine Poletis
25 Charles J. Gargas
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