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Parish News

Men’s Club October 28th Dinner Meeting
October 13, 2025
OCTOBER dinner meeting: Tues. Oct 28th, 6:30pm - Menu: Lamb, Chicken, Potatoes Salad, Dessert and coffee RSVP by replying to this email or calling (978) 907-3187. - $20 donation at the door. This event is 21 and older. Read More »

Parish Advancement Campaign - Ribbon Cutting Celebration - October 19th
October 10, 2025
SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th - RSVP Our Ribbon Cutting will take place on - Sunday, October 19th, where we will be joined by His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios to bless our remodeled campus, and recognize all who contributed to the St. Vasilios Parish Advancement Campaign. Be part of the celebration > MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TODAY! Read More »

Weekly Worship Guide - Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
October 09, 2025
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council - October 12, 2025 Read More »

Reflections from Our Clergy
October 04, 2025
Reflections fby our clergy Read More »

Philoptochos News & Events - Oct 12th Meeting
October 04, 2025
View all the latest Philoptochos news and information. Read More »

ORTHODOX LIFE - October - November 2025
October 01, 2025
October - November 2025 ORTHODOX LIFE publication of St Vasilios (Basil) the Great Read More »

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 at 10:30am
October 01, 2025
PARISH GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTICE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 at 10:30am educational center hall - handicap accessible. Read More »

Philoptochos Homeless Veterans Appeal
October 01, 2025
PHILOPTOCHOS Believes No Veteran Should Be Homeless. There are a number of household items that are needed for the transition of our homeless veterans into their new residences. Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos in conjunction with Philoptochos Athena of Peabody is now collecting. Checks are also accepted and can be made payable to Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos - Church Office. Read More »

Wednesday, October 1st from 9:30am-11am - Saint Makrina’s Study Group
September 26, 2025
Saint Makrina woman’s study group begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 9:30am-11am in the boardroom. We will be reading “Bad Examples from the Bible” by Patrick Henry Reardon. Feel free to contact Presv Claire Foustoukos at 617-957-0175 Read More »

Acolytes - altar boys
September 19, 2025
Our clergy invite young men to grow closer to Christ through service at the holy altar. As acolytes (altar boys), they assist the priest during the Divine Liturgy—carrying the cross and candles, preparing the censer, and taking part in sacred processions. From the Greek akolouthos (“attendant” or “follower”), their service reflects the reverence and devotion of the angels. Serving as an acolyte is both an honor and a blessing, fostering faith, discipline, and deeper participation in the life of the Church. Please speak to Fr Yanni about joining this ministry. Read More »

Myrrophores 2025-2026
September 16, 2025
CALL FOR MYROFORES [Myrrh-bearing women] - All girls ages 11-18 are invited to register to serve as Myrofores during the 2025-2026 Church year. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and return it to your Sunday Church School teacher. Read More »

INQUIRER’S STUDY GROUP > Begins SEPT 15th
August 22, 2025
Have you ever wished you could attend an introductory class on the Orthodox Faith? Would you like to learn more about your faith? Are you interested in perhaps becoming Orthodox? You can find answers to these questions and more by attending the Inquirer’s Class. Read More »

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Calendar

Saturday, October 18
4:30 pmDance Group Practice 4:30-6:30
Youth Room
Sunday, October 19
8 amOrthros - METROPOLITAN METHODIOS - BOSTON
St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St, Peabody, MA 01960, USA
9 amPAC RIBBON CUTTING DAY
St Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church
9 amDivine Liturgy - METROPOLITAN METHODIOS - BOSTON
Monday, October 20
10:30 amBible Class - Fr Chris
lower level church
7 pmParish Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 22
9:30 amST MAKRINA STUDY GROUP
Meeting Room lower level church
7 pmBible Study
Thursday, October 23
2 pmBible Study
Saturday, October 25
4:30 pmDance Group Practice 4:30-6:30
Youth Room
Sunday, October 26
8 amOrthros
9 amDivine Liturgy

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Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?

Clearly, they haven’t been to St. Vasilios!

Join us October 19th for our Ribbon Cutting and enjoy a free lunch

while we celebrate our newly renovated, fully accessible campus!

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Parish Advancement Campaign
Donor List > Here

“We encourage everyone to give as they feel blessed. Each gift, no matter the size, reflects the love and generosity God has placed in our hearts and helps us continue His work together.”

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Bible Study Information Here

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Explanation of Hymns Following the Gospel

Apolytikion

An Apolytikion is a short Orthodox Christian hymn that captures the central meaning of a feast day or the life of a saint. It is called the “dismissal hymn” because it is first sung near the end of Vespers (the evening service) and repeated during Matins and the Divine Liturgy. The text changes daily to reflect the particular feast or saint being commemorated. The term comes from the Greek word apolysis, meaning “dismissal.” As a type of troparion—a brief hymn—it expresses the essence, purpose, and spiritual message of the celebration.

Kontakion

A Kontakion is a type of hymn or “poetic sermon” in the Orthodox Christian tradition, originating in the Byzantine era. Originally a long poem with many stanzas (oikoi) built around a common refrain—often forming an acrostic with the poet’s name—it took its name from the kontax, or scroll rod, on which the text was rolled. The most renowned composer of kontakia was St. Romanos the Melodist. Today, only the opening prelude and first stanza are typically sung in services.

Service of Proskomide

Since the early Church, the Office of Oblation (Proskomide) has been a service of offering    gifts to God in preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion in the  Divine Liturgy. The congregation gives the names of the living and dead for whom they  want the priest to pray. Please present the name(s) to be commemorated to the sexton in the narthex at the beginning of the Orthros Service.

 
 
Artoklasia

Artoklasia, which means “breaking of bread” is a special prayer service offered by an individual or family typically on a Feast day or special family occasion. The service takes place at the end of the Divine Liturgy or at Great Vespers. The five loaves are reminiscent of the five loaves that Jesus Christ blessed in the desert and by which five thousand of His followers were fed. Please call the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule an Artoklasia.

 
Memorials

Kollyva is an offering of boiled wheat that is blessed liturgically in connection with the Memorial Services in Church for the benefit of one's departed, as (40-day Kollyva is traditionally most important) A TRISAGION is also a brief memorial service read in church or at a  gravesite (without Kollyva). Please call the church office at 978-531-0777 in advance to schedule a Memorial Service.

 
 
Kollyva Available for Mercy Meal

 

The office has been asked many times by parishioners who would like to have Kollyva for the Mercy Meal after the funeral.If you would like to order Kollyva a parishioner has stepped forward and is willy to accommodate parishioners.If you are interested call Niki at 978-578-7292

 

 

 

 

 

 

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