St. Vasilios Youth Service Team
Who We Are
The St. Vasilios Youth Service Team is made up primarily of high school teens from our parish who willingly donate one week of their summer vacation to help people living in poverty. These trips have provided very unique experiences for our teens as well as memories and lessons that will remain for a lifetime.
Who Can Join These Trips?
These trips are open to teens currently in high school. Any adults interested in serving as a chaperone must be over the age of 21. Those interested in joining may contact Andrew Constantinou for more information.
DOWNLOAD information packets, forms, and applications here!
Who Hosts the Trip?
The trip is organized by the Young Orthodox Christian American Mission Adventures (YOCAMA). YOCAMA's mission is to serve people living in poverty in America. These trips serve as a way for our Orthodox Christian youth to share the Love of Jesus Christ through good works, to learn more about their faith, and to deepen their relationship with God and with with others. Since 2008 YOCAMA has traveled to Navtive American Indian Reservations to provide social support services to people living in poverty.
What We Do
Our service trips have included work such as:
- Recreational facility construction
- Home improvement construction
- House painting
- Wheel chair ramps for the elderly and home bound
- Visting with the elderly and home bound at their homes or assisted living centers
- Serving lunches to school-aged 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 »
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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.