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(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.
“Pauline Pavlo” Pauli/na “Penelope Kotsovulos” Phnelo/ph 61
yrs.
Anthe Misk
Pandeli
Afroviti
Kristo
Janula
Theodhora
Lambrini
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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
Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8am
Nymphios 7pm
Wednesday, April 12
Holy Wednesday
Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8am
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
(Continued on page 8)
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»
(Continued on page 8)
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
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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)
(from pages 93-94)
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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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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
10
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
18
19 No Greek School
Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
20
21 No Greek School
Life Giving
Fountain
Orthros 8 am
Liturgy 9 am
22
23
Sunday of Thomas
St. George 8 am Orteros 9 am 1st Liturgy
10:30 am 2nd Liturgy
24
25
26
Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
Philoptochos
meeting 6:00pm
27
St. Makrina cooks
for Haven
28
29
Visit Haifer Farm
Jr. GOYA
District Level
Oratorical
Festival
30 Sunday of The
Myrrh-Bearers 8 am Orthros 9 am 1st Liturgy
10:30 am 2nd Liturgy
Greek Parade 1pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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1 YOCAMA
6-9
Stonewood Tavern
2 3 Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
4 5
No Greek School
6
Heifer Farm
7 Sunday of the
Paralytic 8 am Orthros
9 am 1st Liturgy
10:30 am 2nd Liturgy
8
9
10 Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
11
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
10:30 am 2nd Liturgy
15
Parish Assembly
7pm
16
17 Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
Philoptochos
Meeting &
Speaker 6pm
18
19
20
21Sunday of the
Blind Man St. Constantine & Helen
Last day of Church
School
8 am Orthros
9 am 1st Liturgy
10:30 am 2nd Liturgy
22
Building Committee
7pm
23
24 Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
25 Holy
Ascension
Orthros 8am
Liturgy 9am
Philoptochos
cooks for
Haven
26
27
28 Fathers of the
First Ecumenical
Council
8 am Orthros
9 am 1st Liturgy
10:30 am 2nd Liturgy
29
No Greek School
Office Closed
Memorial Day
30
31 Bible Study Class
10am & 7pm
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
May 2017