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Web: www.stvasilios.org . E-mail: [email protected]

April/May 2017

(Continued on page 5)

Inside this issue: Fr. Chris’ Message p.1 & 5

Church Service Announcements p.2-3

Palm Sunday Schedule p.2.

Votive Candle Safety p.3

Improvements to the Altar p.3

Week Day Services p.4

Fr. Anthony’s Reflection p.6&8

Fr. Kerry’s Message p.7&8

Parish Council News p.9

St. Vasilios Stewardship p.10-11

A Goal for Great Lent p.12

Donations for Lent & Holy Week p.13

Good Friday Evening p.13

Panagia’s Garden p.14

St. Vasilios Picnic p.15

Remembering our Veterans p.16

Saturday of the Souls p.17

Jr. GOYA Events p.18

Readers Needed p.18

May Day Dance p.19

March-May Calendars p.20-21

Philoptochos Update p.20

Greek School News p.24-26

Parade p.27

GOYA Spring/Summer Events p.28-29

Church School News p.30

Healthbeat p.31

Scholarship Information p.32-33

Endowment Fund p.34

Luminaria p.35

St. Val’s Men’s Club p.36

Donations p.37-38

Ads p.39

Golf Tournament Save the Date p.40

THE GLORY OF THE RESURRECTION

The Resurrection of Christ is

one of the most important

and central festivals in our

Orthodox Christian Faith.

In three of the Gospels, an

event is described in which

Jesus was challenged by the

leading Sadducees, who re-

jected the belief in the resur-

rection. Jesus responded to

their denials with a verifica-

tion of the resurrection

(Mark 12:18-27; Matthew

22:23-33; Luke 20:27-40) saying in Mark 12:27 You

are quite wrong!

In John 5:29 Christ taught that those who have done

good, (will come) to the resurrection of life, and those

who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.

Elsewhere He declared, I am the resurrection and the

life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he

live (John 11:25).

So, on the third day after His Crucifixion and death,

Jesus became the victor over death, sin, evil, and the

devil, by conquering death through His Resurrection.

The biblical words are still powerful and striking: He

is not here; for he has risen, as He said. Come, see the

place where they laid him. Then go quickly and tell

His disciples that He has risen from the dead, and be-

hold, He is going before you to Galilee; there you will

see him (Matthew 28:6-7). It was the first sermon of

the Church: He has risen from the dead!


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Church Service Announcements

Memorials Palm Sunday Schedule

The First Divine Liturgy on PALM SUNDAY will be held,

as is our custom, in the Auditorium of the Educational Cen-

ter 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 morn-

ing 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 cele-

brate three Presanctified Liturgies, on Holy Monday, Holy

Tuesday, and Holy Wednesday, with 3 additional opportuni-

ties for the faithful to receive Holy Communion.

A special envelope is enclosed for your Easter offering.

Stephen Parianos 40 day

Charles J. Gargas 40 day

James Kardaris 40 day

Stella Panopoulos 40 day

Koula Frangos 40 day

Eleni Nakuci 40 day

Margitsa Papadopoulos 40 day

William Tsapatsaris 1 yr.

Karen Marianos 1 yr.

Katherine Decoulos 1yr.

Eugenia Ghikas 1 yr.

Maria Garlic 1 yr.

Christine Morfis 1 yr.

Ioanna Frangias 1 yr.

Constance Lalikos 3 yr.

Thomas Goodridge 3 yr.

Departed Sunday School Teahers

Janulla Londi

Kostas Koutelias 20 yr.

Simeon & Maria Simou

Dimitrios Michael 12 yr.

Lefki Hassapis 22 yr.

Trisagia

Julia Kappotis 2 yr.

Bessie Zetes 4 yr.

Theo Apostolos Joy 4 yr.

Paul Lazarides 5 yr.

Harry Lazarides 10 yr.

Betty-Despena-Revelotis 14 yr.

Antonetta Pavlo 15 yr.

Charles-Konstantinos-Revelotis 15 yr.

Stephen M. Zolotas 19 yr.

Orestes Tsaltas 25 yr.

James Perakis 25 yr.

Jonathan Silva 30 yr.

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Donations In memory of Charles Gargas

$25 Mrs.Anne Tsapatsaris

$30 Barbara & Bo Kramer

$100 Mrs. Charles Rouvalis

$50 Speros & Linda Zakas

$50 Peter & Ann Katsulas

$50 Charles & Joan Zakas

$25 St. Val's Men's Club

$25 Martha Haungs

$20 Ruth Morfis

$100 Michael & Mary Lou Gargas

$100 Peter A. Gargas

$25 Mary Franggos

$25 Maria Collins

$100 Dr. & Mrs. Frank V. Columbo

$25 Malcomb & Katherine Paradise

$50 Margaret Anezis

In memory of Georgia Vontzalides

$100 Mrs. C. Rouvalis

$100 Demetrius & Deborah Tasoulas

$25 Kate Fabrizio

$50 Janet Woodbury

$25 Anthony Martin

$50 Mary & Emmanuel Loucas

$20 Ruth Morfis

$25 Mary Franggos

$100 George & Sandra Loucas

In memory of Stephen Parianos

$50 Virginia Katsoulas

$100 Victor & Aphrodite Fanikos

$100 Ann Goulos & Family

$100 Charles Papandreou

$50 Iris & Robert Stein

$100 Kosma & Joyce Evangelidis

$50 Mrs. Niki Nikolouzos

$25 Anthony Martin

$25 James Maravelias

$50 Mary & Emmanuel Loucas

$100 Peter & Ann Loomos

$100 Stephen Kalivas

$50 Dr. Asher & Ruth Ann Alpern

$25 Phyllis & Arthur Lurie

$25 Mary Franggos

$25 Joan Tsapatsaris

$25 Sophie Eordekian

$50 John & Virginia Tsouvalas

In memory of Stella Panopoulos

$50 Mary Limberakis

$100 Mr. & Mrs. Demetreos Limberakis

$100 George & Evelyn Rockas

In memory of John Anezis

$50 Michael & Harriet Zolotas

$100 Gia & John Zolotas

$50 Mary Zolotas

$100 Margaret Anezis


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Funerals The following members of St.

Vasilios have fallen asleep into the

hands of our Lord over the past

months.

James (Demetrios) Kardaris

Georgia (Millaras) Vontzalides

Charles J. Gargas

Edward J. Tyburc, Jr.

Stephen J. Parianos

Stella (Gargerges) Panopoulos

Cynthia Mandragouras

Eleni (Zejno) Nakuci

Margitsa (Hatsigiorgiou)

Papadopoulos

Theodore Andrews

Stephen J. Prockniak

John A. Anezis

Robert P. Love

Elizabeth (Angelopoulos) Vorrias

Beatrice saffer

May their memory be eternal.

Baptisms The child of

Lucas & Despina Dean

with Godparent

Constantina Pasvankias

The child of

G. John & Marisa Mandragouras

with Godparents

James Antonio & Marika Needhan

The child of

Mark & Alexis DeVilling II

with Godparent

Kristen Schuhwerk

Weddings

Patrick K Beard & Joanna Prappas

with sponsor

Dionisios Prappas

We have noticed that increasingly the faithful have been lighting candles

and placing them in front of the Iconostasis (icon screen). We have also

noticed that more and more of the faithful are having their votive candles

brought into the Holy Altar. Because of the number of votive candles,

twice we have had wax spills on the chairs in the Altar. Furthermore, we

often find that candles have been left burning in the Altar and in front of

the Iconostasis and this is a fire hazard. The decision of the Parish Coun-

cil, along with Father Chris, is that votive candles are to remain in the

Narthex of the church where they remain in safety glass in case the plas-

tic insert catches fire and not brought into the Altar or placed in front of

the Iconostasis. We thank you for your cooperation.

Votive Candle Safety

Improvements to the Altar – Father Chris is looking to add two electrical

outlets to the Altar along with some additional lighting and to replace the

final counter top. The cost of the project is $2,300 and Father is looking

for donations in any amount to help complete this project. If you have any

questions please call or speak with Father Chris.

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALTAR

The priests of the parish,

your Parish Council, and

everyone at St. Vasilios extend to each

of you best wishes for a blessed and

HOLY EASTER SEASON.

ΚΑΛΗ ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΗ !


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Weekday Services

KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES

Wednesday, March 29

Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6pm

Friday, March 31

Akathist 7 p.m.

Monday, April 3

7 p.m. Compline

Wednesday, April 5

Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8 am

Saturday, April 8

Saturday of Lazarus

8:00 am Orthros

9:00 am Divine Liturgy

Sunday, April 9

Nymphios 7pm

Monday, April 10

Holy Monday

Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8am

Nymphios 7pm

Tuesday, April 11

Holy Tuesday


Nymphios 7pm

Wednesday, April 12

Holy Wednesday


Unction 3:30 pm English

Unction 7 pm Greek

Thursday, April 13

Holy Thursday

St. Basil’s Liturgy 6 am

Communion until 8:00 am

12 Gospels 7 pm

Friday, April 14

Good Friday,

Royal Hours 9 am

Apokathelosis 3 pm

Lamentations 7 pm

Saturday, April 15

Holy Saturday

St. Basil’s Liturgy 7 am gym

Communion until 8:30 am

Panychis 11:15 pm gym

Sunday, April 16

Easter Sunday

11 am Agape Vespers

Friday, April 21

Life Giving Fountain

8:00 a.m. Orthros

9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Thursday, May 25

Holy Ascension

8:00 am Orthros

9:00 am Divine Liturgy

Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth 29 Marti/ou 6 m.m.

O Aka/qistoc Umnoc

Paraskeuh/, 31 Mai/ou 7 m.m.

Apo/deipnon to Me/ga Deute/ra, 3 Aprili/ou 7:00 m.m.

Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a Teta/rth, 5 Aprili/ou 8 p.m.

/

H /Egersic tou Laza/rou Sa/bbaton, 8 Aprili/ou 8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc

9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a

Nu/mfioc Kuriakh/, 9 Aprili/ou 7 m.m

Deute/ra, 10 Aprili/ou

Mega/lh Deute/ra Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a 8

p.m. Nu/mfioc 7 m.m.

Tri/th, 11 Aprili/ou

Mega/lh Tri/th Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a 8

p.m Nu/mfioc 7 m.m

Teta/rth, 12 Aprili/ou

Mega/lh Teta/rth Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a 8

p.m. Iero/n Euxe/laion 3:30 m.m. Iero/n Euxe/laion 7 m.m.

Pe/mpth 13 Aprili/ou Mega/lh Pe/mpth

6 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a kai Qei/a koinwni/a me/xri 8:00 p.m. Akolouqi/a twn Paqw/n 7 m.m.

Paraskeuh/, 14 Aprili/ou

Mega/lh Paraskeuh/ Oi Basilike/c Wrec 9 p.m.

Apokaqh/lwsic 3 m.m. Epita/fioc Qrh/noc 7 m.m.

Sa/bbato, 15 Aprili/ou

Mega/lo Sa/bbato 7 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a kai Qei/a koinwni/a me/xri 8:30 p.m.

H Pannuxi/c 11:15 m.m. Akolouqei/a thc Anasta/sewc

Mesa/nuxta

Kuriakh/, 16 Aprili/ou ‘Agion Pasxa

Akolouqei/a thc Aga/phc 11 p.m

Parakeuh/, 21 Aprili/ou Thc Zwodo/xou Phgh/c 8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc

9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a

Pe/mpth 25 Mai/ou Eu/resic Kefalh/c Prodro/mou

8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc 9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a


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Donations

$425 Family & friends in memory of Mary Emeromistis-GS

$100 Anastasia Diminture & Gregory Diminture in memory of husband & father; John Diminture

$50 Charles Partaledis in memory of parents; Ernest & Martha Partaledis

$100 Michael & Harriet Zolotas & Family in memory of Theodore Andrews.

$300 Joanne & Christy Venios in memory of parents; Speros & Dina Venios & Dimitrios & Ismini Soteropoulos-GS

$25 Natalie R. Glover in memoryof Margitsa Papadopoulos

$25 Nora Ganey in memory of Francis Ganey

$100 Jack & Elaine Ellis Marshall & family in memory of Theodore Andrews

$200 Anne Tsapatsaris in memory of husband; William K. Tsapatsaris

$100 Kyriakos & Pat Andrinopoulos in memory of mother; Despina Horemioti

$50 Jimmy & Eileen Stathos in memory of Karen Marianos

$50 Jimmy & Eileen Stathos in memory of Bill Tsapatsaris

$100 Mrs. Despina Drougas & family in memory of brother, uncle; Constantinos Tsonis-2/25/17-Marathonas, Greece

$25 Pauline Tilas in memory of Doris Rogers

$100 Gia & John Zolotas in memory of Theodore Andrews

$100 Stanley & Judy Lignos in memory of Bill Tsapatsaris

In memory of James Kardaris

$130 Richard & Nancy Pelletier

$200 Sue & Dan Kardaris

$20 Ruth Morfis

$25 Arthur & Maria Pavlo

$50 George & Constance Markos

$100 Gloria & Theodore Kougianos

$50 Marianne & Michael Purcell

$50 Mr. Dionisios Moutsoulas in memory of wife; Nicoletta Moutsoulas

$100 Peter & Ann Katsulas in memory of parents, brothers; John & George, sisters; Ann & Florence

$100 Peter Kappotis & Cynthia Kappotis in memory of wife & mother; Julia "Mitzy" Kappotis-2 yrs

$20 Ruth Morfis in memory of Doris Rogers

$25 Georgia Harris in memory of mother; Stella Harris-5 yr. memorial

$100 Mary Nickitopoulos in memory of Nickitopoulos family; George, Evgenia, Sophia, Steve, Helen

$100 The Martwichuck family in memory of parents; Stephen & Mary Martwichuck

$100 John & Marilyn Venios in memory of sister; Diane"Little Soula" Venios-80 yrs

$100 John & Marilyn Venios in memory of sister; Eva Tournas-1 yr

$25 Mary Franggos in memory of husband; John Franggos-15 yrs.

$25 Mary Franggos in memory of Christine Morfis-Gas

$25 Mary Franggos in memory of Koula Frangos

$400 Mrs. Anastasia Scangas & family in loving memory of parents, pappou & yiayia; George & Martha Yokas and

brother & uncle Sotirios Yokas-GS

$100 Mrs. Clara Pappas in memory of husband; Peter C. Pappas-7yrs

$500 In memory of Theodore Andrews from loving wife, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren-40 days


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(Continued from page 1) THE GLORY OF THE RESURRECTION

Later, when Judas has to be replaced among the

Twelve Apostles, one of the conditions of his replace-

ment was that the candidate must become with us a

witness to His Resurrection (Acts 1:22). At Pentecost,

St. Peter proclaimed the Resurrection of Christ: This

Jesus, God raised up, and of that we are all witnesses

(Acts 2:32). The Apostles began their preaching by

proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead

(Acts 4:2). We have learned that the preaching on the

central importance of Christ’s Resurrection continued

in the Church: With great power the apostles gave

their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus,

and great grace was upon them all (Acts 4:33).

In St. Paul’s apostolic ministry, the Resurrection of

Christ was central. In describing his message to the

Christians in Rome, the greatest significance was his

preaching of Christ, who was the Son of God in power

according to the Spirit of holiness by His resurrection

from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 1:4).

When some of the Christians in Corinth raised doubts

about the resurrection of the dead, St. Paul responded

with a passionate argument:

Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead,

how can some of you say there is no resurrection of

the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then

Christ has not been raised; and if Christ has not

been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain

and your faith has been in vain. We are even found to

be misrepresenting God, because we testified of God

that he raised Christ—whom he did not raise if it is

true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are

not raised, then Christ has not been raised. If Christ

has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are

still in your sins. Then those also who have died in

Christ have perished. If for this life only we have

hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the

first fruits of those who have died. (1 Corinthians

15:12-20)

So it is, that St. Peter declared this core affirmation of

the Christian faith when he wrote Blessed be the God

and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great

mercy we have been born anew to a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

(1 Peter 1:3).

In our Orthodox Church, the Resurrection of Christ is

central, especially in worship. Every Sunday is a little

Pascha, commemorating Christ’s Resurrection. At

Pascha, we read St. John Chrysostom’s Easter Sermon

where it is proclaimed: O death, where is your sting?

O Hades where is your victory? Christ is risen, and

you are annihilated…Christ is risen, and life is liber-

ated…for Christ having risen from the dead, has be-

come the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

My beloved brothers and sister,

Christ Is Risen! Truly He is Risen!


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Fr. Anthony’s Reflection JESUS IS A GOOD SWIMMER


Once at the end of the

school year the last meet-

ing with children was es-

pecially interesting. This

was on a day of an ice

cream social; therefore

there was no specific les-

son on the agenda, so we

started an open discus-

sion.

With about ten children

of different ages I decided

to start with questioning

them about their past church school year. The main

question was about, “What have they learned about

Christ?” Few of the children in different ways ex-

pressed the idea that Christ was crucified for us. I was

happy to hear that this fundamental Christian under-

standing is part of their cognition but I had a concern

that this understanding may just be a formula in their

minds and I followed with another question: “Why

did He need to be crucified?” Well first of all why did

He need to die in the first place?” and then, “Why on

the cross?”

We went on to discuss the difference between

Freedom and “freedom” as it was put very wisely by

one of the girls. The outcome of this was that the

Freedom that Christ grants us through His incarnation

and ministry comes with full understanding of Re-

sponsibility, responsibility that is guided by our con-

science.

In order to understand the voice of Con-

science, once again we needed to tell the story of the

fall of Adam and Eve. In this story we could distinctly

see the voice of God guiding us to remain faithful to

his commandment and the voice steering us away

from Truth and giving the false promise of becoming

like “God” or rather free from God.

We finished our discussion with a visual example that

would help all of us understand the sadness of God in

the Garden of Eden when God learns that His creation

has fallen off board into the stormy sea of darkness

where many predators are ready to swallow anything

available.

The reason we went this way is because one of

the children asked: “How did exactly Jesus save us by

becoming like one of us and then dying on the cross?

Could not He stay alive and save us? Could not he

save us from the highest heavens without coming

down?”

These are challenging questions and many of

us have probably had this curious word in our minds:

“WHY…”

Taken from the Biblical accounts, Church

hymnography draws a parallel between the “world of

passions” and “the stormy sea”, so I used the same

imagery to explain our fall.

Now imagine we are traveling on a boat in a

stormy sea. We tell our child that he or she can do an-

ything but jump off the boat. The desire of false free-

dom makes the kid jump off the boat anyway and we

know that as vast and as “free” the ocean is it is also

full of dangerous predators and at last hypothermia is

unavoidable.

My question to the kids at this point was,

“What would the first reaction of a Loving parent be

seeing a disobedient child fall overboard?”

Everyone had one answer: “A loving person

would jump after”. “Even if it meant death for the

salvation of the other?” I asked.

God is a Loving parent and, “Jesus is a good

swimmer”.

The last question that I had for the children

was: “Are we saved? Has He taken us out of that

stormy sea or not? Is there anything that we need to

do to help Him to save us?”

Some of them said yes we are saved, but most

of them were silent.

Here the imagery from the New Testament comes to

help us understand how God saves us in the sea. It is

known that unless one is a very good swimmer it is

extremely hard to save someone else who is in ex-

treme confusion and distress because of fear and luck

of trust. We also know that one can be saved in the

sea by complete submission to the will of the rescuer.

After all he is ready to die for us and the least we can

do is trust His salvific ability and Love for us. Like

peter on the stormy sea we need to cry out to Him

“Lord save me” (Matt. 14-30), and if we are lacking

faith and trust we can call with the father of the pos-


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LUMINARIA


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In accordance with the Investment Policy governing the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Endowment

Fund, the Investment Committee has determined that a grant opportunity is available for disbursement to organ-

izations and/or individuals of the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community. Grant proposals of all

differing money amounts are encouraged and must be submitted in writing containing, at a minimum: i) the

Name, address and contact information of the proposed grant applicant; ii) the mission statement of the grant

applicant if an organization or a description of an individual’s history and involvement with the church demon-

strating commitment to the Saint Vasilios Community and its missions; iii) a clear and concise statement of the

proposed use of the grantable amount;; iv) the amount requested for an “Endowment Fund Grant”; and v) a pro-

posed budget for use of the proposed grant funds in accordance with the proposed stated purposes.

Interested organizations and/or individuals of the St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community must submit

their grant proposals in writing to the Investment Committee, through the church office, no later than March

31, 2017 contained in a sealed envelope marked “Endowment Fund Grant Proposal”.

Endowment Fund proceeds may be used for any purpose consistent with the mission of the Church which are

not normal, budgeted for capital, operations and maintenance expenses of the church. Allowed purposes for

which grant money may be used, for example, include, without limitation:

Areas of need beyond the local church, such as community services or mission projects.

Major improvements to space and facilities/capital improvements.

Unbudgeted maintenance of buildings and grounds.

New program initiatives for children, youth or adult ministries.

Music program for special enhancements or additions.

The complete Investment Policy is available for review at the church office.

The Investment Committee will convene a meeting on April, 2017 and will unseal the proposals compared to

and in consideration with the needs of the church. The Investment Committee may, in its discretion, recom-

mend award of the grantable amount of the annual investment proceeds of the Endowment Fund to any grant

applicant(s)which may be one or more Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community parish organizations

and/or individuals. The grant recommendation(s) will be presented to the Parish Council for acceptance and to

the 2017 Spring General Assembly for ratification.

According to the Investment Policy, following each calendar year end the Investment Committee calculates the

allowable grantable amount based on the formula prescribed in the Investment Policy which consists of net

earnings on Endowment Fund principal. According to the Investment Policy, the principal of the Saint Vasili-

os Endowment Fund must remain inviolate and irrevocable. As such, at each Spring General Assembly be-

ing the first, the Investment Committee will propose and recommend its use of the grant money according to the

needs of Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church and in consideration of the grant proposals received, which rec-

ommended use(s) must be approved by a majority of the General Assembly. No annual grant giving is man-

datory.

In the event there are any questions regarding the above or anyone in need of assistance with the grant proposal

process, please contact:

Costa Partalides,Treasurer

Saint Vasilios Parish Council [email protected]

2017 saint Vasilios endowment fund Notice of endowment fund grant opportunity


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9 APRILIOU KURIAKH TWN BAIWN «Ωσαννά, ευλογημένος ό ερχόμενος έν ονόματι Κυρίου»


Αγαπητοί μου Αδελφοί,

Είναι γνωστόν σέ

όλους, ότι ή μεγαλειώδης

είσοδος τού Χριστού στά

Ιεροσόλυμα αποτελεί

προανάκρουσμα τής

θριαμβευτικής νίκης τής

Αναστάσεώς Του.

Προαναγγελία τού

θριάμβου τής ζωής πάνω

στό θάνατο. Στήν μεγάλη

Εορτή Τών Βαϊων, πού

εορτάζουμε στις 9

Απριλίου φέτος,

καλούμαστε όλοι νά ανακαλύψουμε τό βαθύτερο

νόημα τής λυτρωτικής σταυρικής θυσίας τού Χριστού.

Τά ευαγγέλια τονίζουν τή μεσσιανική ιδιότητα τού

Χριστού. Πρώτη φορά ό Χριστός μπήκε στά

Ιεροσόλυμα μ΄αυτό τόν τρόπο. Πρώτη φορά

αποδέχθηκε τόν ενθουσιασμό καί τίς επευφημίες τού

λαού, τή δημόσια επιδοκιμασία καί αναγνώριση. Καί

αυτό γιατί γνώριζε πόσο θολά καί επιφανειακά είναι

συνήθως τά αισθήματα τού κόσμου. Πόσο ασταθής

καί ευμετάβλητη είναι ή ψυχολογία τής μάζας. Πόσο

εύκολα στήν ιστορία τού κόσμου καί τήν προσωπική

μας ζωή τό «ωσαννά, ευλογημένος ό ερχόμενος»

εξελίσσεται καί μεταβάλλεται σέ «άρον άρον,

σταύρωσον αυτόν» (Ιω. 19, 15).

Μία χαρακτηριστική καί αντιπροσωπευτική

συμπεριφορά τών περισσοτέρων ανθρώπων πού

πρέπει νά μάς συνετίζει.

Μέσα στή λειτουγική ζωή τής

Εκκλησίας κάθε χρόνο θυμόμαστε καί γιορτάζουμε

αυτό τό γεγονός.Καθώς ψάλλουμε τό «σήμερον ό

Χριστός έισέρχεται είς τήν αγίαν πόλιν», συνδέουμε

τό χθές τής ιστορίας πού πέρασε μέ τό σήμερα τής

καθημερινότητας πού ζούμε. Επαναλαμβάνουμε τά

ίδια τροπάρια καί αναγνώσματα, τίς ίδιες ακαολουθίες

καί τελετές. Καί όμως, τό περιεχόμενο καί τό

πνευματικό τους μήνυμα μάς αγγίζει καί μάς συγκινεί

πάντοτε. Έχουμε ανάγκη νά γινόμαστε μάρτυρες τής

οδύνης τών παθών τού Χριστού, αλλά καί μέτοχοι τής

χαράς τής Αναστάσεώς Του. Εδώ αποκαλύπτεται τό

άγιο καί βαθύ μυστήριο τής έν Χριστώ σωτηρίας, πού

υπερβαίνει κάθε τόπο καί χρόνο.

Έξι ημέρες πρίν από τό Πάσχα ό

Χριστός «επείγεται τού παθείν αγαθότητι». Σ΄αυτή

τήν πορεία μάς δείχνει πιοιά είναι ή βασιλεία Του καί

μάς καλεί νά γίνουμε πολίτες της. Ό Χριστός μιλά γιά

ενίσχυση καί υπομονή στίς θλίψεις, γιά ειρήνη καί

ελπίδα. Μάς λέει γιά τόν αγώνα τής αγιότητας μέ

τιμιότητα καί ταπείνωση, κόπο καί θυσία.

Απογοητεύει βέβαια, τούς ανθρώπους τής εποχής Του

καί τούς σημερινούς, πού τόν έβλεπαν καί τόν

βλέπουν ωφελιμιστικά. Απογυμνώνει κάθε

θρησκευτική πίστη πού στοχεύει στήν υπεροχή...τήν

κοσμική δύναμη....τήν επιτυχία...τήν εκπλήρωση τών

όποιων ονείρων ευτυχίας. Ή βασιλεία τού Θεού δέν

έχει καμία σχέση μέ οτιδήποτε γήινο καί εγκόσμιο.

Όπως τότε παρεξηγήθηκε, έτσι καί σήμερα

διαστρεβλώνεται στήν εσφαλμένη σκέψη καί

πρακτική κάποιων Χριστιανών. Ή βασιλεία τού Θεού

έχει εγκαθιδρυθεί μυστηριακά στήν Εκκλησία,

κρυμμένη στίς καρδιές τών πιστών μελών Της, πού

περιμένουν τή φανέρωσή της.

«... Όθεν καί ημείς ώς οί παίδες, τά τής

νίκης σύμβολα φέροντες, σοί τώ νικητή τού θανάτου

βοώμεν – Ωσαννά έν τοίς υψίστοις, ευλογημένος ό

ερχόμενος έν ονόματι Κυρίου...». Καθώς ψάλλουμε τό

απολυτίκιο τής εορτής, επιβεβαιώνουμε τήν ομολογία

τής πίστης μας ότι ενωμένοι μέ τόν Χριστό, έστω καί

άν πεθάνουμε, δέν θά χαθούμε, αλλά

θά ζήσουμε στό φώς τής Ανάστασής Του.

Αναγνωρίζουμε ότι ό Σωτήρας Χριστός είναι ό

Κύριος τής ζωής καί τού θανάτου. Αποδεχόμαστε ότι

ό θάνατός Του είναι απόδειξη καί φανέρωση τής

Κυριότητάς Του. Ό Ιερός Χριστόστομος γράφει «διά

τούτο Αυτόν βασιλέα καλώ, επειδή βλέπω Αυτόν

σταυρομένον.....βασιλέως γάρ εστίν τό υπέρ τών

αρχομένων αποθνήσκειν.»

Αγαπητοί μου αδελφοί, ζούμε σ΄έναν

κόσμο πού γκρεμίζει τά χριστιανικά θεμέλια τού

πολιτισμού. Μία εποχή πού προδίδει τίς χριστιανικές

ρίζες καί αρχές. Κυβερνήσεις, πολιτικοοικονομικά

συστήματα καί μέσα ενημέρωσης στή θρησκευτική

τους αδιαφορία καί ουδετερότητα θέλουν τήν

αποχριστιανοποίηση τής κοινωνίας. Αγωνίζονται γιά

νά διατηρήσουν τήν εξουσία τους. Ανταγωνίζονται γιά

νά αυξήσουν τήν επιρροή τους. Συγκρούονται σφοδρά

γιά νά προωθήσουν τά συμφέροντά τους. Ή πίστη

αμφισβητείται, εμπαίζεται καί παραμερίζεται. Αυτό

δέν είναι σημείο τών καιρών μας, πού μπορεί νά μάς

mailto:[email protected]


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(Continued from page 6) Fr. Anthony’s Reflection

9 APRILIOU KURIAKH TWN BAIWN (Continued from page 7)

φοβίζει καί νά μάς απογοητεύει. Είναι βαθειά

κατανόηση τής φύσης τών πραγμάτων τού κόσμου

σέ σχέση μέ τόν διαχρονικό αγώνα τής πίστης. Οί

πανίσχυρες καί διαπλεκόμενες «βασιλείες τού

κόσμου» δέν άφηναν ποτέ καί δέν αφήνουν καί

σήμερα τόπο γιά τή βασιλεία τού Θεού. Καί όμως, ό

Θεός έχει τόν δικό Του παράδοξο καί μυστηριώδη

τρόπο νά ενεργεί στίς ψυχές τών ανθρώπων.

Ανυποψίαστος ό σημερινός κόσμος δέν μπορεί νά

καταλάβει τούς πιστούς πού καί σήμερα

διακηρύττουν στίς κάθε είδους βασιλείες τής εποχής

μας «ωσαννά, ζεί ή βασιλεία τού Θεού στίς καρδιές

μας.»

Αγαπητοί μου αδελφοί, έκ μέρους τής

Πρεσβυτέρας Σοφίας και εμού, εύχομαι, έκ βάθους

καρδίας, σέ σάς καί όλα τά μέλη τής οικογένειάς

σας, νά διέλθετε τήν Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα πνευματικά

ανυψωμένα καί ΚΑΛΗ ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΗ!

+π. Κυριάκος Β. Σαραβέλας

FR. STAVROS AKROTIRIANAKIS,

AUTHOR OF THE PRAYER TEAM,

HAS NEW BOOK IN PUBLICATION

sessed boy from the “Lord I do believe; help me over-

come my unbelief!" Some people call themselves

spiritual but not religious imitating Adam and Eve,

who rejected God’s company and community running

after false freedom. They trust their own strength in

the stormy sea. Those who are self-centered rather

then God centered reject the Church by thinking they

can manage their solvation on their own, they reject

Christ and His helping hand while sinking like Peter

who was trying to walk on the water like the Lord.

Peter recognized very quickly that it was impossible

without the Lord. So let us also free ourselves from

our own pride and give our hands to the Lord and par-

take of His resurrection and climb in to the boat that

is His Church, the community of His Body, the King-

dom of God on earth.


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The 2017 St. Vasilios Scholarship applications are now available on line . Please Note: Applications

must be submitted and postmarked no later than APRIL 3, 2017. If applications will be hand

delivered, they must be dropped off at the church office by 5pm on APRIL 3, 2017.

2017 SCHOLARSHIPS


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Parish Council News


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St. Vasilios Stewardship Below is a listing of the parishioners who have pledged

From 1/24/2017 through 3/22/2017

Mrs. Amy Marie Accord

Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Agouridis

Mrs. Rosa Alexopoulos

Ms. Brittini Allain

Ms. Chelsee Allain

Mrs. Patricia Allain

Mrs. Anastacia Allain

Mr. Michael M. Ambeliotis

Mr. Mathew N. Ambeliotis

Mrs. Ellie Anezis

Mrs. Angel Angelakis

Ms. Grace J. Anthony

Mr. James Antonio

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Antoniou

Mr. & Mrs. John Apostolides

Mrs. Maria Arena

Mr. James Argeros

Mrs. Katherine Asloglou

Ms. Stella Batsinelas

Mr. Theodore Batsinelas

Mrs. Valerie Batsinelas

Mrs. Kathleen Bennett

Mrs. Kara Berry

Mrs. Chrisoula Bezanson

Mr. Theodore Bitsas

Mr. Nestoras Bolanos

Ms. Stephanie Bovis

Mr. Marc Bronsdon

Mrs. Marietta Brooks

Mr. & Mrs. George Broufas

Mrs. Katherine Brown

Mrs. Laurie Budrow

Mr. James Steven Calas

Mr. Nicholas A. Cameles

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cassidy

Mrs. Aspacia Cassidy

Mr.&Mrs. George P. Christoforos

Mrs. Mary Christopher

Mr. Theodore P. Christopher

Mrs. Theodora J. Christopoulos

Mr. Theodore Collatos

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Constantinou

Mr. Christo Dadasis

Mr. Nikolaos Daliadakis

Mr. & Mrs. James Danforth

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Davekos

Mr. James N. Decoulos

Mrs. Lori DiFilippo

Mrs. Cassandra DiOrio

Mrs. Frances Diamantopoulos

Mr. Gregory Diminture

Mr. Nickolas G Drougas

Mr. & Mrs. Van Duros

Mrs. Jennifer Entwistle

Dcn. & Mrs Michael Fadel

Mr. Dean Fanikos

Mr. & Mrs. Victor Fanikos

Mrs. Angelina Finley

Mr. & Mrs. Spiros P. Flomp

Mr. William Foustoukos

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Franggos

Mr. Vasili Frangias

Mr. & Mrs. Stephanos Frangias

Ms. Joanne Frangias

Mr. Vasilios Frangias

Mr. Vasilios Frangias

Mr. Chrisovalantis Frangias

Ms. Marianna Frangias

Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Frangias

Ms. Joanna Frangias

Mrs. Connie Frisch

Mrs. Nora Ganey

Mr.& Mrs. Michael Gargas

Mr. & Mrs Francis Geary

Mr. John Georgakopoulos

Mr. Angelo George

Mrs. Joan M. George

Mr. George Giannarakis

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Gikas

Mr. & Mrs. George J. Glynos

Mrs. Carol Glyptis

Ms. Nicole Goodridge

Mrs Sharon Gould

Mr. Michael Gould

Mrs. Denise Gregorio

Mr. Harris Grevelis

Mrs Pamela Gruntkosky

Mrs. Paula Halepakis

Mr. & Mrs. Manouel Hatziioannou

Mr. Michael Hatzipetros

Mrs. Toula Hatzis

Mr. Steve Horimiotis

Mrs. Despina Ianuzzi

Mr. Vasileios Iatrou

Mrs. Mariann Illingworth

Mrs. Tammy Irrera

Dr. James J. Jervinis

Mr. & Mrs. George Kabouris

Mr. & Mrs. John Kaloutas

Mr. Andreas Kapoglis

Mr. Cosmo Karalolos

Mr. Anthony Karamas

Ms. Evangeline Karavolas

Mr. Apostolos Kareklas

Mrs. Demetria Kefalas

Mr. Jonathan Kokoras

Mr. Christopher Kokoras

Mrs. Sharon Kokoras

Mr. & Mrs. Nikolaos Korkaris

Mr. Christos Kosivas

Dr. Constantine-Ignatius Kostas

Mrs. Janice Kostopoulos

Mr. Frederick P. Koufos

Mr. James Koumarianos

Mrs. Irene Kyminas

Mr. Angelo Lagonakis

Mrs. Barbara Lazarides

Mr. Peter G. Lecouras

Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Lekakis

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Leon

Mrs. Alexandra Leras

Mrs. Rhea Lesage

Mr. Demetrios Limberakis

Mrs Netta Lomasney

Mr. Thodori Londi

Mr. Antonios Loris

Ms. Theodora Loris

Ms. Polymnia Loris

Mr. & Mrs. Georgios Loris

Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Makridis

Mr. Nicholas Mandragouras

Mr. & Mrs. G. John Mandragouras

Mr. Charles Mangos

Mr. James Maravelias

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Martins

Miss Denise Martwichuck

Mrs. Anastasia Matarangas

Mr. Antonio Matarangas

Mr. Anthony M. Metaxas

Mrs. Lydia Muggeo

Mrs. Stephanie Najjar

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nako

Mr. Ioannis Nash

Mr. Thomas Niarchos

Miss Mary Nickitopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Nicolakis

Mr. Harry Paganis


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HEALTHBEAT


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Church School News

Church School Thank you to all who donated and continue to donate to the Church School’s ongoing Blessing Bag ministry.

The students started this mission a year ago and have filled and distributed more than 300 bags. This would

not be possible without the help of the parish.

Grade ¾ students made icons by gluing icon pictures onto a piece of wood that they painted gold. These

icons were then brought to the altar and were blessed. The students also made prayer beads by stringing 33

beads and a cross onto a cord. During their lesson they talked about praying and the importance of more

prayer during Great Lent.

On March 5th, the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the children of the parish celebrated the restoration of the icons to

the church by participating in the Icon Procession during the first Divine Liturgy. Children carried icons of

Jesus, His Mother Mary, the Saints and Feast Days. The second grade students wore T-shirts portraying

their patron saint and the students of grade ¾ carried the icons they made.

Grade 2 has been studying the Sacraments of the church. In the Orthodox marriage service, after the couple

have been betrothed and have exchanged rings, they are crowned with ‘crowns of glory and honor’, signify-

ing the establishment of a new family under God. Please see the photo of 3 of our second graders ‘acting’

out the Sacrament of marriage. The bride is Samia Lalikos, the groom is Eoannis Nako and the best man is

J.J. Koulatis.

The Church School staff extends its gratitude to Fr. Anthony and Presv. Kellie for helping us establish a

monthly Fellowship. Their inspiration, their teachings,

their time and most of all their love is greatly appreciat-

ed by all of us. We pray that with Fr. Anthony’s guid-

ance we will become better teachers of the faith.

This year, St. Vasilios will host the District Level of the

Oratorical Festival on Saturday, April 29th. The Church

School will sponsor a light breakfast and a lunch for

participants and guests. Please attend and support our

St. Vasilios students who will be participating.

Reminders: No Church School classes on April 9

(Palm Sunday) and April 16 (Pascha).

Last day of Church School classes will be Sunday, May

21st. Information on the High School graduation will

be provided to students and parents.


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Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Palomares

Mrs. Angela Pangakis

Mr. & mRS. Adam Pantazelos

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pantazelos

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Pantazelos

Ms. Maria Pantazelos

Mr. Charles Papandreou

Mr. Emmanuel Papanickolas

Mrs. Clara Pappas

Ms. Helen Pappis

Mr. & Mrs. George Pararas-

Carayannis

Mr. & Mrs. William Pargas

Mrs. Virginia Perron

Mr. & Mrs. George Petradelis

Mr. & Mrs. John Pnevmatikos

Mr. & Mrs. George T. Poulopoulos

Mr. George Psyhogios

Mr. & Mrs. John Psyhogios

Mrs. Jennie Quartarone

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Raftopoulos

Mrs. Elaine Rice

Mrs Stasia Roberts

Mr. & Mrs. John Rocco

Mr. & Mrs. John Rogers

Mr. Thomas Rogers

Mrs. Catherine Rokas

Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Roumeliotis

Mr. Konstantinos Roumeliotis

Mr. & Mrs. Chris Roumeliotis

Mr & Mrs. George Rozopoulos

Mrs. Agnes Ruggiero

Mr. & Mrs. John Sambatakos

Mr. Peter Sambatakos

Mrs. Tessie Scangas

Mrs. Dianna Scanlon

Mr. Harry Shambos

Mrs. Robert Shay

Miss Evangelia Siakallis

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Siasios

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Silva

Ms. Alexia Simpson

Mr. Nicholas Solomos

Mr. & Mrs. Takis Soteropoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Soteropoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Sotis

Ms. Rosalie Spathanas

Mr.& Mrs. Panagiotis Spyropoulos

Mr. Christopher W. Stamos

Mr. & Mrs. John Stavropoulos

Mrs Eleni Steadman

Mr. Stephen Stephanides

Ms. Lisa Stephanides

Mr.& Mrs. John Stephanides

Mr. Leonidas Stephanides

Mr. Theodore Stephanides

Ms. Christina Stephanides

Mrs. Annette Sylvester

Mr. Paul Syrakos

Mr. Paul Talagan

Mrs. Mary Tenedios

Ms. Christina Tenedios

Mr. & Mrs. John Theo

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Theodore

Mr. George J. Tournas

Mrs. Margaret Triantafillou

Mr. Panagiotis Tsetsakos

Mrs. Chryssanthy Tsitsinos

Mrs. Dorothy Tsouvalas

Mr. & Mrs. John M. Varoudakis

Mrs. Betty Vasilakopoulos

Mr. Arthur Vasilakopoulos

Mr. Peter Vasiliou

Miss Elaine Veloukas

Mr. Speros C. Venios

Mr. & Mrs. Christy S. Venios

Dr. Charles Vorrias

Mr. & Mrs. Stefan Vounessea

Mr. Steven Vounessea

Mr. & Mrs. Taki Vromovrisiotis

Mrs. Jean Walsh

Mrs. Constance Welch

Mr. Mark Yankopoulos

Mr. Demetrios Zachariadis

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zakas

Miss Mary Zappas

Mr. Anthone Zarkades

Mr. Peter Zetes

Mr. & Mrs. John Zgonis

Mrs. Mary Zolotas

Ms. Christina Zolotas

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 in two (2) year terms. The re-

sponsibility of the Investment Committee is to administer and oversee the investment of principal and distri-

bution of accrued interest and appreciation, with the Church’s professional financial advisor, of all Church

endowment funds pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy, the Lalikos Scholarship Endowment

Fund Statement of Investment Policy and the St. Vasilios Church Scholarship Endowment Fund Statement of

Investment Policy.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Investment Committee please contact me by April 15,

2017 at [email protected] or at 617-816-3268.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE



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“A Goal for Great Lent”

If in each family

there were just one

person who served

God zealously, what

harmony there would

be in the world! I of-

ten remember the sto-

ry of Sister J. She used

to come and talk to me

often while I was still

at the Tumane Monas-

tery. Once she came,

together with an organized group of pilgrims, and

complained, saying, “I can’t bear this any longer! Peo-

ple are so unkind to each other!” She went on to say

that she was going to look for another job. I advised

her against it, as there were few jobs and a high level

of unemployment. I told her to stop the war she was

fighting with her colleagues. “But I’m not fighting

with anyone!” she said. I explained that, although she

was not fighting physically, she was waging war with

her colleagues in her thoughts by being dissatisfied

with her position. She argued that it was beyond any-

one’s endurance. “Of course it is,” I told her, “but you

can’t do it yourself. You need God’s help. No one

knows whether you are praying or not while you are at

work. So, when they start offending you, do not return

their offenses either with words or with negative

thoughts. Try not to offend them even in your

thoughts; pray to God that He may send them an angel

of peace. Also ask that He not forget you. You will not

be able to do this immediately, but if you always pray

like that, you will see how things will change over

time and how the people will change as well. In fact,

you are going to change, too.” At that time I did not

know whether she was going to heed my advice.

This happened in the Tumane Monastery in 1980.

In 1981 I was sent to the Vitovnica Monastery. I was

standing underneath the quince tree when I noticed a

group of pilgrims that had arrived. She was in the

group and she came up to me to receive a blessing.

And this is what she said to me, “Oh, Father, I had no

idea that people were so good!” I asked her whether

she was referring to her colleagues at work and she

said she was. “They have changed so much, Father,

it’s unbelievable! No one offends me anymore, and I

can see the change in myself, as well.” I asked her

whether she was at peace with everyone, and she an-

swered that there was one person with whom she

could not make peace for a long time. Then, as she

read the Gospels, she came to the part where the Lord

´commands us to love our enemies. Then she said to

herself, “You are going to love this person whether

you want to or not, because this is what the Lord com-

mands us to do.” And now, you see, they are best

friends!

If there were just one such person in every compa-

ny, factory or office! That would be the way toward

peace. Only one person who is prayerfully connected

to God is needed, and we will have peace everywhere-

-in the family, at work, in the government, and every-

where. It is in the presence of such a person that we

are freed from gloomy and cumbersome thoughts.

From “Our Thoughts Determine our Lives: the Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica”

(Platina: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 2009)

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Summer Hours Please note that beginning

Sunday, May 25, we will cel-

ebrate only one service on

Sundays.

Orthros - 8:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy - 9:00 a.m.

Qerine/c w/rec

Fe/romev eic gvw/siv umw/v o/ti apo/ thn Kuriakh/ 25h, Mai/ou qa telei/tai mo/no

mi/a Qei/a Leitourgi/a ka/qe Kuriakh/.

‘Orqroc - 8:00 p.m.

Qei/a Leitourgi/a - 9:00 p.m.


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Donations for Lent and Holy Week

Decorate the Lazarus Icon………………………………………$75

6 Palm Trees…………………………………………………… $30 each

Decorate the palm Sunday Icon……..…………………………..$75

9 beeswax candles for the cross…………………………………$10 each

12 candles for the 12 Gospels…………………………………...$10 each

Decorate Lavaron of the Resurrection…………………………..$100

2 cases of Bay Laurel…………………………..………………..$250 each

4 clergy Paschal Candles………………………………………...$50 each

Incense…………………………………………………………...$35 each

Charcoal………………………………………………………….$25 each

Olive oil…………………………………………………………..$15 each

GOOD FRIDAY EVENING

MEGALH PARASKEUHS ESPERAS

For those who, by tradition, offer names of the living and deceased to be read at the Good Fri-

day Evening Services, please fill out the form below and return it prior to the evening service

of Good Friday.

/Osoi kata/ para/dosin prosfe/roun ono/mata zw/vtwn kai/ prosfilw/n nekrw/n o/pwc mnhmoveuqou/n ei/c thn Akolouqi/an tou Epitafi/ou du/navtai va ta gra/youn ei/c to paro/n di/ptuxon kai to epistre/youn pri/n thc Mega/lhc Paraskeuh/c to bra/du.

Ono/mata Apoqano/ntwn Names of Deceased

___________________

___________________

___________________

___________________

___________________

___________________

___________________

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Ovo/mata Zw/ntwn Names of Living

___________________

___________________

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Panagia’s garden summer day camp "We will be hosting our 4th annual session of Panagia's Garden Vacation Church School camp at St. Vasili-

os from Monday, July 31st- Friday August 4th from 9-4. We welcome children ages 4-10. Our program

includes arts and crafts, water play, music and movement and of course the opportunity to learn more about

our Orthodox faith. Friday the 4th we will head up to the Metropolis of Boston Camp for the day and wel-

come parents to join us and help carpool. We ask for a donation of $50 per child just to cover our expenses

(rental van for Friday, snacks, extra curricular activities in the afternoons, crafts supplies, etc). But. please

do not let the cost deter you. We welcome everyone, regardless of your financial situation. Please con-

tact Rita Constantinou [email protected] or Father Anthony [email protected] if you

are interested."


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Please join the Greek School in representing our community

in the Greek Independence Day Parade.




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2017 ST. VASILIOS PICNIC


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Remembering our veterans


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Greek School news

Upcoming Events:

Annual Flag Raising Ceremony

Please join us on Wednesday, March 22nd at 3:30 pm as we raise the Greek Flag in honor of Greek Inde-

pendence Day.

ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ, ΖΗΤΩ Η 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ

Greek Independence Day Program

Our Annual Greek Independence Day Program will be held on Sunday, March 26th at 12:00. All are wel-

comed to attend. Students will be reciting poems and songs as well as perform traditional dances.

Ellinomatheia Exam

We have begun preparations for the Ellinomatheia Exam and have students preparing for both the A1 and A2

levels. The Ellinomatheia is a Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek by the Greek Ministry of Educa-

tion. It is given to candidates who successfully complete oral and written exams in Greek. There are six lev-

els( A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). The A1 exam is for students ages 8-12 and we encourage for all of our Greek

School students to take this exam prior to completing our Greek School pro-

gram.

On January 29th, Stella Leras, Chyrsovalantou Papadopoulos and Christina

Tsetsakou were awarded their certificates for successfully passing the A1 level

of the Ellinomatheia at the Greek Letters Celebration at the Maliotis Center.


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Greek School news

Mary Emeromistis, our former principal, and longtime fixture at St. Vasilios Greek School passed away on

December 15, at the age of 94.

Her long association with our school began in the fall of 1947 when she created a sixth grade program further

expanding the school’s curriculum. In 1957, she was promoted to principal of the school, a position that she

would hold for nearly 40 years until her retirement and remained active in the school as a substitute teacher

and volunteer until her recent illness prohibited her from being active in the school. For over 60 years, Despinis, as she was affectionately called, educated over 1,000 students in Greek language

and culture, while mentoring dozens of teachers, As time passed, Mary understood that the greatest challenge

facing the school was not a lack of students, but a lack of capable teachers. Determined that the school would

continue, she took it upon herself to bring in her former students as teachers. Since her retirement, the school

has been led by two of her former students, and the majority of the current staff are products of our Greek

school. In addition, Mary worked tirelessly over the years to elevate the position of the community that she loved,

coordinating annual Greek Independence Ceremonies with the City of Peabody continuously since the Mea-

ney administration in the 1950s. Each March, she would proudly bring her students to Peabody City Hall, so

that they could exhibit their ethnic pride. Most importantly, Mary taught her students that having a proper

education is the key to success. Having no children of her own, her legacy and memory will live on through her countless students, all of

which she considered her own children. We will miss her physical presence in our school, but know that her

spirit will continue to lead us and will forever be remembered.

May her memory be eternal.


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Yuxosa/bbatov

On Saturday, June 3, the final Saturday of the Souls of the Church year will take place. Our Kolyva Commit-

tee will prepare kolyva on behalf of everyone, and those who wish may make a free will offering. Please sub-

mit to the church office the FIRST names of those you wish to commemorate by using either the form below.

Mr. Dionisios Moutsoulas & family have sponsored the tray in memory of wife, mother & giagia/. Fe/romen eic gnw/sin umw/n o/ti to teleutai/o Yuxosa/bbato tou xro/vou einai stic 3 Iouni/ou. H Epitroph/ Kollu/bwn qa stoli/sh ko/lluba ek me/rouc o/lwn, kai dia ta opoi/a o/poioc filotimhqh/, mporei/ va ka/nei mi/a prosfora/


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JR. GOYA LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT

Sunday, April 2nd at Coffee Hour

Please support the Jr. GOYA Lenten Service Project:

Heifer International Fundraiser

Come learn how Heifer International

works to end world hunger and poverty

based on the "teach a man to fish" philosophy.

Beautiful handmade organic soaps

made by Jr. GOYA as "Thank you" gifts

for all pledges and donations.

HOLY WEEK READERS NEEDED We are looking for high school teens in grades 9-12 to assist with readings in English during the Holy Week

services. Readers will be scheduled for Palm Sunday evening through Holy Thursday evening services. To sign

up, please email Andrew Constantinou at [email protected]

AGAPE SERVICE GOSPEL READERS NEEDED Calling all parishioners (high school teens and older) who are fluent in a language other than Greek! During the

Agape Service on Easter Sunday Morning, the Gospel is read in several different languages to show that all na-

tions proclaim that Christ is Risen. English and Greek are traditionally read by the clergy. Languages such as

Armenian, French, Portugese, Spanish, Chinese, Gaelic, Russian, Swahii, Latin, Arabic, Italian, German, and

Albanian have been spoken in previous years. We welcome these languages again and would also welcome

new languages. To sign up, please email Andrew Constantinou at [email protected]

READERS NEEDED


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In 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, an independent not-for-profit organization, was created with one simple mission

– to allow children living in low-income New York City boroughs to get away from the hot, noisy city streets

and enjoy free summer experiences in the country.Every year, thousands of Fresh Air children visit rural, sub-

urban, and small town communities, called "Friendly Towns". Friendly Towns are made up of people like

you, who offer to open their homes for a week or two during the summer, and each Friendly Town is man-

aged by volunteer leaders. I live in Salem, Ma. and have been hosting Fresh Air Fund children for over ten

years and represent the North of Boston Friendly Town area for the Fund.

My North of Boston (Topsfield, Ma. arrival and departure) trip dates are July 11 - 21 with an additional July

bus arriving and departing from Acton, Ma. on July 6-13. August trip dates are available.

Please contact me at 978 744 8531 or [email protected].

Philoptochos Elections for 2017-2019 Term Year

Philoptochos Elections for the 2017-2019 term year are to be held on Sunday, May 7th at

10:30 a.m. in the Board Room. All positions, Executive and Board of Directors, are up

for elections. Any Philoptochos member interested in being nominated for one of the

following positions, please contact Meni Frangias, Philoptochos President by March

31st. A Philoptochos member must be in good standing to apply for a position and to be

able to vote and participate in the Election process. "Good standing" refers to a

Philoptochos member who has met her membership obligations. Please contact Meni

Frangias with any questions at [email protected] or 9783174458. Any new full

member may vote if enrolled at least 3 months prior to the Election Meeting.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President

Vice President and/or 2nd Vice President

Treasurer

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - A total of 19 members shall be nominated to serve as Board

of Directors.

A notice will be mailed out to all Philoptochos members 30 days prior to May 7th with

description of duties of the Executive Board positions.

With Sisterly Love Always

Haritomeni Frangias, Philoptochos President

PHILOPTOCHOS ELECTIONS

THE FRESH AIR FUND






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Philoptochos News

Philoptochos Update

My beloved Sisters in Christ and Friends of the Philoptochos

Philoptochos GO RED SUNDAY PHOTO – Thank you to all who wore red on February 5th to support the

American Heart Association’s national call to increase awareness about heart disease.

Elections for Philoptochos Officers and Board of Directors

Philoptochos is preparing for elections for the term of 2017-2019! Elections will be conducted on Sunday,

May 7, 2017 in the Board Room at 10:30 a.m. Notice of the meeting will be given in writing to all eligible

members 30 days prior. All Executive Board Members and Board of Directors positions will be voted on.

Filing of all positions will be properly filed by June, 2017 to the National Philoptochos Office.

In order to be able to participate to vote and apply for any Executive or Board of Director’s positions, your

Philoptochos membership commitment must be in good standing. Please contact Bonnie Antoniou, Member-

ship Chair, to make sure your membership commitment is fulfilled. [email protected] or 978-532-

3331.

Wishing everyone Καλό Πάσχα.

With Sisterly Love Always,

Haritomeni Frangias, Philoptochos President


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No Greek School 1

Hoops Banquet

6pm

2 Sunday of St.

Mary of Egypt

8 am Orthros

9 am 1st Liturgy

10:30 am 2nd Liturgy

3

Compline 7pm

4

Parish Council

7pm

5 Pre-sanctified

8am

Bible Study Class

10:30 am & 7pm

6

7

8 Saturday of

Lazarus Orthors 8am

Liturgy 9pm

Folding

Palms

9Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

1st Liturgy 9am gym

Orthros 9:30am

2nd Liturgy 10:30am

Church

Nymphios 7pm

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Holy Monday

Pre-Sanctified 8am

Nymphios 7pm

11 Holy Tuesday

Pre-Sanctified

8am

Nymphios 7pm

12 Holy Wednesday

Pre-Sanctified 8am

Unction 3:30pm

English

Greek School attends

Unction 7 pm

13 Holy Thursday

Vesperal Liturgy

6am

Communion until

8:00am

12 Gospels 7 pm

14 Good Friday

Royal Hours 9am Apokathelosis

3pm

Lamentations 7pm

No Greek School

15 Holy Saturday

Vesperal Liturgy

7am - in the gym

Communion until

8:30am 11:15 p.m. - The

Canon of the

Resurrection

16 GREAT AND

HOLY PASCHA AGAPE SERVICE 11am

17 No Greek School

Office Closed

Building Committee

7:30pm

No Fasting all week

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19 No Greek School

Bible Study Class

10am & 7pm

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21 No Greek School

Life Giving

Fountain

Orthros 8 am

Liturgy 9 am

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Sunday of Thomas

St. George 8 am Orteros 9 am 1st Liturgy


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Bible Study Class

10am & 7pm

Philoptochos

meeting 6:00pm

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St. Makrina cooks

for Haven

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Visit Haifer Farm

Jr. GOYA

District Level

Oratorical

Festival

30 Sunday of The

Myrrh-Bearers 8 am Orthros 9 am 1st Liturgy


Greek Parade 1pm

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

April 2017 ORTHODOX LIFE - April/May 2017

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1 YOCAMA

6-9

Stonewood Tavern

2 3 Bible Study Class

10am & 7pm

4 5

No Greek School

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Heifer Farm

7 Sunday of the

Paralytic 8 am Orthros

9 am 1st Liturgy


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9

10 Bible Study Class

10am & 7pm

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12 Set-up for Greek

School Dance

13 Greek School

Dance

14Sunday of the

Sumaritan Woman

Mothers Day

Church School Senior

Graduation

8 am Orthros

9 am 1st Liturgy


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Parish Assembly

7pm

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10am & 7pm

Philoptochos

Meeting &

Speaker 6pm

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21Sunday of the

Blind Man St. Constantine & Helen

Last day of Church

School

8 am Orthros

9 am 1st Liturgy


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Building Committee

7pm

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10am & 7pm

25 Holy

Ascension

Orthros 8am

Liturgy 9am

Philoptochos

cooks for

Haven

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28 Fathers of the

First Ecumenical

Council

8 am Orthros

9 am 1st Liturgy


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No Greek School

Office Closed

Memorial Day

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10am & 7pm

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

May 2017

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