GOYA
The St. Vasilios Sr. GOYA is for all high school teens in grades 9 through 12. To join the GOYA, simply come and hang out at one of our monthly gatherings! We're happy to have you join us.
Meetings
Meetings at the church consist of a business portion to plan upcoming events followed by an activity (e.g. volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, a movie night, ice cream social, or a "family style" dinner). Field trips have included Red Sox games, Celtics games, movies, mini-golf, laser tag, ice skating, our annual weekend ski trip to Sunday River in Maine, trips into Boston, and more!
Community Service
As a ministry of our Church, the GOYA is involved in community service work. Working in conjunction with our Sunday School's High School class, the GOYAns are involved with community service exclusively with the Lifebridge Homeless Shelter in Salem. In addition, the GOYA is always happy to serve its parish by volunteering at the Church Festival, Family Picnic, cleaning the church on Holy Friday, and various other church events.
In the summer of 2009, the parish established its first traveling youth mission team. Working through the Young Orthodox Christian American Missions Adventures (YOCAMA), our team works to provide assistance to people in need on American Indian Reservations. Work has included building handicap access ramps, building playgrounds, painting, cleaning, visiting with residents in a nursing home, and working with some of the local children.
Ministry Resources
ORTHODOX LIFE: MONTHLY BULLETIN
Archives of the St. Vasilios monthly bulletin Orthodox Life. Learn more »
PARISH MINISTRIES BOOKLET
Information about various ministries at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Learn more »
Orthodox Marketplace
The official online store of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Learn more »
Send an Iconogram
Send a message to a loved one or a friend in celebration of a name day, feast day, or sacrament. Learn more »
Upcoming Events
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Explanation of Hymns Following the Gospel
Apolytikion
The Apolytikion, or “dismissal hymn,” is a short Orthodox hymn that summarizes the meaning of a feast day or honors the saint of the day. Sung at Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, it reflects the spiritual theme of the celebration.
Kontakion
A Kontakion is a short Orthodox hymn or “poetic sermon” that reflects the meaning of a feast or sacred theme. Originating in the Byzantine era, it was once a longer hymn, though today only its opening verses are typically sung in worship.
Sunday Worship Services (live streaming on 1st Sunday of the month only)
Orthros at 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Memorial Service follows the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Special Liturgical Services & Commemorations
Service of Proskomide
The Proskomide, or Office of Oblation, is the preparation service for Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy. Parishioners may submit names of the living and departed for commemoration by the priest during the service. Please provide names to the sexton in the narthex before Orthros begins.
Artoklasia
Artoklasia, meaning “breaking of bread,” is a special thanksgiving service offered on feast days or family occasions. Celebrated at the end of Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers, it commemorates Christ’s blessing of the five loaves that fed the five thousand. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule an Artoklasia.
Memorial Services & Kollyva
Kollyva, a blessed offering of boiled wheat, is prepared for Memorial Services in remembrance of the departed, especially the 40-day memorial. A Trisagion is a shorter memorial prayer service offered in church or at the gravesite without Kollyva. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule a Memorial Service.
Kollyva for Mercy Meals
Kollyva for the Mercy Meal following a funeral may be ordered through a parishioner volunteer. Please contact Niki at 978-578-7292for information or orders.