April 2021 Monthly

ORTHODOX LIFE – April 2021 

● 

A Publication of 

Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church 

5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960-4496 . Tel: (978) 531-0777 . Fax: (978) 538-9522 

The parish family 

of St. Vasilios cordially 

invites you to participate 

in the greatest celebration 

of all….Pascha (Easter). 

Everyone is invited! 

Those who struggled 

through Great and Holy 

Lent to gain spiritual food 

and maturity and those 

who only came to church 

one or twice this year. 

We must remember 

the words of St. John Chrysostom who called upon all 

of us as a loving and caring church to welcome Christ 

home. Yes, even to those who come only once a year 

are welcome. 

We will be good hosts, not only because we 

are the St. Vasilios family, but because we are the 

Church of the Living God. We will proclaim…Christ 

is Risen! 

Christ is Risen! What does that mean to us as 

people of this world? It means that salvation is given 

to all of us through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and 

His Glorious Resurrection. Personally, Christ is Risen 

means that we no longer have to fear death. It means 

we no longer have to live in darkness. We have 

shared in Christ’s death and resurrection through our 

Baptism. Our responsibility is to live out the commitment 

that was professed for us by our Godparents and 

parents. 

There is no greater joy than to feel the presence 

of Jesus Christ and to be filled with the Holy 

Spirit. 

April 2021 

Fasting and Great Lent 

Let us all, then, enter into the joy of our Lord. 

You first and last receive alike your reward; you rich 

and poor, rejoice together. You sober and you slothful, 

celebrate the day. You that have kept the fast, and 

you that have not, rejoice today; for the Table is richly 

laden. Feast royally on it. The calf is a fatted one. 

Let no one go away hungry. Partake, all of you, of the 

cup of faith. Enjoy, all of you, the richness of His 

goodness. Let no one grieve their poverty; for the universal 

Kingdom has been revealed (from the Pascal 

Sermon of St. John Chrysostom). 

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! 

Inside this issue 

+Father Chris 

Fr. Chris’ Message p.1 

Announcements 

p.2-5 

Organizations & Ministries p.2 

Fr. Yanni’s Reflection p.4 

Notice of Parish Assembly p.6 

Parish Council—President’s Message p.7 

Stewardship Update p.8 

April/May Calendars p.9 

Greek School News p.10 

Church School News p.11 

Good Friday Evening p.11 

Healthbeat p.12 

Behavioral Health p.12 

Philoptochos Athena 

p.13-15 

GOYA p.16 

St. Val’s Men’s News 

p.16-18 

Donations p.19 

St. Vasilios Endowment Fund p.20

ORTHODOX LIFE – April 2021 2 

Church Service Announcements 

Baptisms 

The child of 

Demetrios & Georgia Mandoulidis 

with Godparent Angela Turpin 

The child of 

Demetrios & Georgia Mandoulidis 

with Godparent Ismini Soteropoulos 

The child of 

Harallamby & Laura Papa 

with Godparent Paskalia McCusker 

The child of 

Anthony George & 

Cassandra Zolotas 

with Godparents 

Gregory & Marissa Zolotas 

Funerals 

The following members of St. 

Vasilios have fallen asleep into the 

hands of our Lord over the past 

months. 

Aristedes James Krisko 

Jenny (Pappas) Stamos 

Alexandria (Demas) Leras 

Kostas Ikonomopoulos 

Mary (Venios) Kaldes 

Thomas Patrick Maloney, III 

May their memory be eternal 

Organizations & Ministries Contact Information 2021 

Presiding Priest Fr. Christopher Foustoukos frchris@stvasilios.org 

Assistant Priest Fr. Ioannis Michaelidis fryanni@stvasilios.org 

Parish Council President Mr. John Maihos parishcouncil@stvasilios.org 

Office Manager Mrs. Irene Stephanides irene@stvasilios.org 

Stewardship Chairperson Mr. Martin Scrivener stewardship@stvasilios.org 

Church School Mrs. Pam Gruntkosky churchschool@stvasilios.org 

Greek School Principal Mrs. Dina Kalaitzidis greekschool@stvasilios.org 

Altar Boys Fr. Ioannis Michaelidis fryanni@stvasilios.org 

Myrofores Mrs. Stephanie Brown myrofores@stvasilios.org 

St. Vals’s Hoops Mr. John Kourtelides stvalshoops@stvasilios.org 

Philoptochos President Mrs. Evelyn Limberakis Rockas philoptochos@stvasilios.org 

PTA President Mrs. Constance Spack pta@stvasilios.org 

St. Val’s Men’s Club President Mr. John Kourtelidis mensclub@stvasilios.org 

St. Stephen’s Ministry Deacon Michael Fadel fryanni@stvasilios.org 

Parish Nurse Mrs. Sophia Grevelis health@stvasilios.org 

Religious Resource Center Mrs. Stephanie Najjar bookstore@stvasilios.org 

Choir Mr. Tony Vatousios music@stvasilios.org 

Website & Internet Mr. Andrew Constantinou webmaster@stvasilios.org 

Little Lambs Mrs. Donna Pantazelos littlelambs@stvasilios.org 

GOYA Mrs. Sofya Leras goya@stvasilios.org 

St. Vasilios Dance Group Mrs. Sofya Leras stvasldance@stvasilios.org


Towards Authentic Christian Life 

The authentic Christian experience consists of preparing ourselves for communion 

and community. As the Church, the Εκκλησία, the Assembly of 

God’s chosen people, we exist in tension between being and becoming. We 

are called to find the right balance between being and becoming. We are 

called to find the right balance between “being” Orthodox Christians and becoming 

more fully, truly and perfectly Orthodox Christians. 

The process of genuine transformation is both external and internal, without 

true transfiguration of the soul nothing externally altered will be long lasting. 

To make long lasting progress in the Christian life we must put in effort. We 

must strive in order to make progress, and when progress is made we find 

ourselves in a new place, with a renewed depth and clarity, we must then 

work to stabilize this progress. Doing so truly makes this who we are, and applying it to every aspect 

and moment of our life as best we can to solidify and securely stand our ground, prior to making 

efforts to take another step. 

This is the balance of being and becoming climbing to the next level by first seeing that we have a 

good foundation to push off from, and a solid place to land, and stabilize ourselves in the firm hands 

of Christ. The constant process of renewal and deepening of our spiritual, physical, emotional, relational 

well-being. In perfecting ourselves, we make ourselves more acceptable for God and His people. 

Maintaining and strengthening our relationship with God, and if it is at the moment non-existent 

then establishing one with Him begins with humility in prayer and in reading of scripture, regular 

liturgical participation and confession. 

These are the gifts, the tools and the means that have been provided to us for the healing of our souls 

and bodies, for the renewal of humanity and creation itself, one person, one step, and one moment at 

a time. With the start of Lent we have a fresh opportunity to begin this process of transformation 

anew. With the duration and close of Lent we have the opportunity to stabilize our progress and together 

celebrate Christ’s victory over death, and humanities freedom from his clutches. 

Χριστός Ανέστη! Christ is Risen! 

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Weekday Services 

Monday, March 29 

7 p.m. Compline 

Wednesday, March 31 

Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6pm 

Friday, April 2 

Salutations to the Theotokos 7pm 

Monday, April 5 


Wednesday, April 7 



Salutations to the Theotokos 7pm 






Akathist 7 p.m. 





Saturday, April 24 

Saturday of Lazarus 

8:00 am Orthros 

9:00 am Divine Liturgy 

Sunday, April 25 

Nymphios 7pm 


Holy Monday 

Nymphios 7pm 

Tuesday, April 27 

Holy Tuesday 

Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8am 

Nymphios 7pm 


Holy Wednesday 

Pre-sanctified Liturgy 8am 

Unction 3:30 pm English 

Unction 7 pm Greek 

Thursday, April 29 

Holy Thursday 

St. Basil’s Liturgy 6 am 

Communion until 7:30 am 

12 Gospels 7 pm 


Good Friday, 

Royal Hours 9 am 

Apokathelosis 3 pm 

Lamentations 7 pm 

Saturday, May 1 

Holy Saturday 

St. Basil’s Liturgy 8 am gym 

Communion until 9:30 am 

Panychis 11:15 pm gym 

Sunday, May 2 

Easter Sunday 

11 am Agape Vespers 

Friday, May 7 

Life Giving Fountain 

8:00 a.m. Orthros 

9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 

2021 St. Vasilios 

Scholarship 

Applications 

2021 St. Vasilios Scholarship applications 

are now available 

on line 

Please Note: Applications must 

be submitted and postmarked no 

later than APRIL 15, 2021. If applications 

will be hand delivered, 

they must be dropped off at the 

church office by 5pm on APRIL 

15, 2021


KAQHMERINES IERES AKOLOUQIES 

Apo/deipnon to Me/ga 

Deute/ra, 29 Marti/ou 7:00 m.m. 

Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a 

Teta/rth, 31 Apriliou 8 p.m. 

Xairetismoi/ 

Paraskeuh/, 2 Apriliou 7m.m. 


Deute/ra, 5 Apriliou 7:00 m.m. 

Nu/mfioc 

Kuriakh/, 25 Aprili/ou 7 m.m 

Deute/ra, 26 Aprili/ou 

Mega/lh Deute/ra 

Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a 8 p.m. 

Nu/mfioc 7 m.m. 

Tri/th, 27 Aprili/ou 

Mega/lh Tri/th 

Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a 8 p.m 

Nu/mfioc 7 m.m 

Kuriakh/, 2 Maiou 

‘Agion Pasxa 

Akolouqei/a thc Aga/phc 11 p.m 

Parakeuh/, 7 Maiou 

Thc Zwodo/xou Phgh/c 

8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc 

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


Teta/rth, 7 Aprili/ou 6 m.m. 

Xairetismoi/ 

Paraskeuh/, 9 Apriliou 7 m.m. 

Teta/rth, 28 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. 


Deute/ra, 12 Apriliou 7:00 m.m. 



Pe/mpth 29 Aprili/ou 

Mega/lh Pe/mpth 

6:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a kai 

Qei/a koinwni/a me/xri 7:30 p.m. 

Akolouqi/a twn Paqw/n 7 m.m. 

O Aka/qistoc Umnoc 

Paraskeuh/, 16 Aprili/ou 7 m.m. 


Deute/ra, 19 Aprili/ou 7:00 m.m. 

Paraskeuh/, 30 Aprili/ou 

Mega/lh Paraskeuh/ 

Oi Basilike/c Wrec 9 p.m. 

Apokaqh/lwsic 3 m.m. 

Epita/fioc Qrh/noc 7 m.m. 



H /Egersic tou Laza/rou 

Sa/bbaton, 24 Aprili/ou 

8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc 

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

Sa/bbato, 1 Maiou 

Mega/lo Sa/bbato 

8 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a kai Qei/a 

koinwni/a me/xri 9:30 p.m. 

H Pannuxi/c 11:15 m.m. 

Akolouqei/a thc Anasta/sewc 

Mesa/nuxta

ORTHODOX LIFE – April 2021 6


Parish Council News 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

John Maihos, President 

We are getting back to normal. Thank God! 

So many of us have experienced hardship due to COVID-19. Some have lost their jobs, 

others have experienced cutbacks, and sadly, lives have been lost. No one signed up for 

this, but we faced it and we will persevere. 

There have been many times through this year that I have wondered how people keep 

their spirits up, how they manage their family life, and how they keep their faith. Everyone 

handles stress and challenges differently, and it’s possible that we weren’t optimistic at some points. 

It’s possible that we weren’t the best mother, father, sister, brother, son or daughter, during this pandemic. 

It’s also possible that some lost faith. This wouldn’t be the first time in the history of civilization that we 

have been stressed and tested like this, and it wouldn’t be the first time we questioned things that are core to 

our existence. 

As we reflect on Pascha, there are many stories of great sacrifice and great loss. People suffered through 

condemnation, persecution, and even death. The resurrection changed the world. 

We can find comfort in knowing that there is light at the end of the tunnel in every problem we face when 

we accept Christ into our life. When we realize that the supports around us – including our own self – will 

be there for us, we will never lose faith. 

The St. Vasilios community is also here for every parishioner, and we are thankful that every parishioner is 

here for the St. Vasilios community. It’s our spiritual family. 

In our last bulletin, I talked about people coming together at all levels of the parish to help us with our latest 

challenge – the universal access to our parish campus. This is more than an “elevator project.” For many it 

will be a defining moment allowing them to rejoin the events of our church. It will allow people to connect 

during a coffee hour regardless of their physical ability. (Yes, coffee hours will resume someday!) For many 

members, this will be a lifelong dream come true. 

Universal access will take more than money. It will take planning and perseverance. It will also take a dedicated 

team of volunteers who support this vision. I am proud to say we have just that team put together, and 

we are always recruiting for that next great quarterback, receiver or linebacker. (I threw that analogy in for 

the #1 Patriot’s fan in the parish!) 

As we tackle universal access, we must not forget the day-to-day operations of the church. We will still have 

wages to pay, utilities, and of course the program of our parish. Maintaining a stewardship pledge and payment 

will be critical. Finding the “extra” dollar or two will be the only way we can get the project done 

without sacrificing our core programs. Basically, I am asking that you give up something in your life to help 

fund this project, and to help us complete this project over the next few years. We can do this! 

Before people throw stones, please remember that we are all heading in the same direction. As we age, we 

will undoubtedly need the features of universal access. (If anyone has found the Fountain of Youth, please 

text me anytime day or night!) 

Let’s keep our spirits up. Let’s keep our family together, and let’s keep our faith. We will succeed through 

our own exertions and with Christ as our leader. 

Καλό Πάσχα.


Stewardship update 

As of March 14, 2021, we have 417 stewards for a total of $264,595 pledged. The total number of pledged 

stewards in 2020 was 736. Our budget this year is $400,000. We mailed out first reminder letters in early 

March and I’m very grateful we have had an immediate and positive response from many people. If you have 

not acted, please do so as soon as possible as every steward is critical to our well-being. In the last two years 

our membership has declined so it is important to arrest this downward trend. 

In the name of Jesus. 

Martin Scrivener 

February 26, 2021 through March 29, 2021 

Ms. Stephanie C. Andrews 

Mrs. Nina Anezis 

Mrs. Esther Anton 

Mrs. Irene Antonio 

Mr. James Antonio 

Mr. George Apostolides 

Mrs. Maria Arena 

Mr. Antoni Athanasopoulos 

Mrs. Valerie Batsinelas 

Mr. Theodore Batsinelas 

Ms. Stella Batsinelas 

Mr. Theodore Bitsas 

Ms. Maria Bresnahan 

Mrs Jennifer Brooks 

Mr. & Mrs. Speros P. Brown 

Mrs. Peggy Buczkowski 

Mrs. Laurie Budrow 

Mrs. Mary Caico 

Mrs. Elyse Champigny 

Mrs. Michelle Conroy 

Mrs. Kristen E. DeSimone 

Mrs. Lori DiFilippo 

Mr. Dimitri Diamantopoulos 

Mr. Demosthenes Drougas 

Mr. William Foustoukos 

Ms. Haritomeni Frangias 

Mr. Vasili Frangias 

Ms. Joanne Frangias 

Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Gazios 

Ms. Chrysanthie Gazios 

Mr. Constantine Georgakis 

Mr. Angelo George 

Mrs. Cynthia Gikas 

Mrs. Pauline Gikas 

Ms. Eleni Halepakes 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Halepakis 

Mrs. Irene Hantzopoulos 

Mrs. Katherine Hart 

Ms. Amanda Hart 

Ms. Valerie Hart 

Mrs. Toula Hatzis 

Mr. George Hennessey 

Mrs. Cortney Hurley 

Mrs. Estelle Iacovino 

Mrs. Despina Ianuzzi 

Mr. & Mrs. Vasileios Iatrou 

Mrs. Mariann Illingworth 

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kachinski 

Dr. & Mrs. Demetrios Kalaitzidis 

Ms. Theodora Kalfopoulos 

Mr. & Mrs. John Kaloutas 

Ms Paula Karahalis 

Mrs. Kaite Karanikola 

Ms. Evangeline Karavolas 

Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Karavoussianis 

Mrs. Felitsa Kareklas 

Mr. Peter Karvouniaris 

Mr. Thomas Katsapetses 

Mr. & Mrs. Yiannis Katsiris 

Mrs. Demetria Kefalas 

Mrs. Kay Kontos 

Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Koshy 

Mr. Frederick P. Koufos 

Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Kougianos 

Mr. Steven Koziski 

Mrs. Elaine LaBelle 

Mrs. Barbara Lazarides 

Mr. Peter G. Lecouras 

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Leon 

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Leventis 

Mr. & Mrs. Altion Liko 

Mr. & Mrs. Costas Linardos 

Mr. & Mrs. Alexandros Litzos 

Mrs. Antigone Love 

Mr. Anthony C. Maistrellis 

Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Makridis 

Mr. Nicholas Mandragouras 

Mr. Charles Mangos 

Mr. & Mrs. George Markos 

Miss Denise Martwichuck 

Mrs. Eva Melanson 

Mr. & Mrs. X. Robert Meniates 

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Metropolis 

Mr. Ronald Milhem 

Ms. Vasiliki Moutsoulas 

Mr. Alexander Moutsoulas 

Mr. James Nickola 

Mr. & Mrs Steven Orgettas 

Ms Loretta Orgettas 

Mr. George Orphanos 

Mr. Edward Palmeira 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Palomares 

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Pantazelos 

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Pantazelos 

Ms. Sophia Pantazelos 

Mr. George Papamechail 

Mr.&Mrs. Paul Pappagianopoulos 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pappas 

Mr. George Partaledis 

Mrs. Angelina Pelletier 

Mr. Vasilios Prappas 

Ms. Ioanna Prappas 

Mr. Dionisios Prappas 

Mrs. Christina Richards 

Mrs. Maria Richardson 

Mrs. Nicole Sanger 

Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Siasios 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Silva 

Mr. Nicholas Solomos 

Mr.& Mrs. Panagiotis Spyropoulos 

Ms. Amanda Tenedios 

Mr. Arthur P. Theophilopoulos 

Ms. Joanne Tilas 

Mr. Spiros Tourkakis 

Mr. Anthony J. Tsapatsaris 

Mr Arthur Tsionis 

Mr. Arthur Tsonis 

Ms. Eugenia Tsouvalas 

Mr. George Tsouvalas 

Mr. Louis M. Tsouvalas 

Mrs. Dorothy Tsouvalas 

Mr. Andrew Tsouvalas 

Mr. John Venios 

Mr. Paul Vorrias 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Votto 

Mr. & Mrs. Socrates C. Xerras 

Mr. & Mrs. Joakim Yeanakopoulos 

Mrs. Mary Zolotas 

Ms. Cassandra Zolotas 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Zolotas 

Mr. & Mrs. Thoma Zoto


Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8am 

1st Liturgy: 9am April 2021 

Weekday Liturgies 

Orthros 8am; Liturgy 9pm 

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 

1 2 

3rd Salutations 

7pm 

10 am Liturgy 

3 

4 

St. Basil’s Kitchen 

5 

Compline 7pm 

6 7 

Presanctified 

6pm 

8 9 

3rd Salutations 

7pm 

10 

11 12 

13 14 

15 16 

17 

Compline 7pm 

Presanctified 

6pm 

Akathisti 7pm 

18 19 

Compline 7pm 

20 21 

Presanctified 

6pm 

22 23 24 

Saturday of 

Lazarus 

Palm Folding 

25 

Palm Sunday 

Nymphios 7pm 

26 

Holy Monday 

Nymphios 7pm 

27 

Holy Tuesday 

Nymphios 7pm 

28 

Holy Wednesday 

Unction 5 pm 

In Gym 

29 

Holy Thursday 

Vesperal Liturgy 

6am 

Communion until 

7:30 am 

12 Gospels 7 pm 

30 Good Friday 

Royal Hours 9am 

Apokathelosis 3pm 

In gym 

Lamentations 7pm 

In Gym 

Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8am 

1st Liturgy: 9am 

May 2021 

Weekday Liturgies 

Orthros 8am; Liturgy 9pm 

1Holy Saturday 

Vesperal Liturgy 8am - 

11:15 p.m. - 

The Canon of the 

Resurrection 

2Great and Holy 

Pascha 

Agape Service 11 am 

3 

Office Closed 

4 5 6 7 

Life-Giving 

Fountain 

8 

9 

Thomas Sunday 

Mother’s Day 

10 11 12 13 14 15 

16 

Church School 

Graduation 

17 18 19 20 21 

Sts. Constntine & 

Helen 

22 

23 Last day of 

Church School 

General 

Assembly 

30 

St. Basil’s Kitchen 

24 25 26 27 28 29 

31


ST. VASILIOS GREEK SCHOOL ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΑΓΙΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ 

March is always a very busy month for the Greek School. Since we were unable to hold our Annual Independence 

Day Program, we created a video to celebrate the Bicentennial Anniversary of Greek Independence that 

showcased all of our students. Our introductory class learned the Greek National Anthem, students in grades 

Prek-2nd learned poems and the 3rd through 6th grade classes spent a great amount of time learning about the 

Heroes that fought for Greek Independence. The video is posted on the Greek School and Church facebook 

page as well as on the Church website. 

Our Annual Flag Raising Ceremony was held on March 18th at the City Hall in Peabody. 

ORGETTAS FAMILY 

IN MEMORY OF 

MICHAEL & RENA ORGETTAS


Church School News 

The Covid landscape is improving and we are prayerful that Church School will begin in September, but the 

lessons of this most holy time of year, for us as Orthodox Christians, still needs to be taught. The Archdiocese 

website has lessons on Great Lent, Holy Week and Pascha. Please go to www.goarch.org and click on Directories 

and then on Departments & Ministries, where you will find weekly lessons posted for children of all 

ages and for adults, too. Let us also teach our children by example; make a commitment to fasting, and family 

prayer, serving those less fortunate and to church services, whether in person or on-line. 

The Church School staff wishes all a Blessed Journey to Pascha! 

Calling All High School Seniors! 

A reminder, Sunday School graduation will be held on Sunday, May 

16 th in the Educational Center after the Divine Liturgy. Even if you 

have been unable to attend classes this year because of Covid, we 

want to celebrate you so please get your bios (Church groups you may 

have been involved with or volunteer experiences, future plans including 

schools you will attend) in to Mary Kate or Chris as soon as 

possible to be included in the 2021 class ceremony. You may contact 

Chris at cvlachos22@gmail.com or Mary Kate at 

m.k.frangules@gmail.com with any questions. 

GOOD FRIDAY EVENING 

MEGALH PARASKEUH ESPERAS 

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


BEHAVIORAL HEALTHBEAT Andrea O’Donnell, LMHC 

Behavioral HealthBeat 

Andrea O’Donnell, LMHC 

Getting back to our normal routines after this pandemic can feel overwhelming and scary. Creating a SMART 

goal will help you get organized and ready to start to slowly get reacclimated with enjoying activities both old 

and new. 

SMART is an acronym for Specific: Measurable: Attainable; Realistic; and Time-based. Pick an activity you 

would like to accomplish and set you SMART goal using the following example: 

“I want to start walking and build up to five miles per day by the end of this month.” 

It is Specific because there is a set number of miles in the goal. 

It is Measurable because miles walked can be tracked and recorded. 

It is Attainable because there is a build up to the final number of miles. 

It is Realistic if there are no known barriers preventing one from walking each day. 

It is Time-based because it includes “by the end of this month.” 

HEALTHBEAT 

Should I Get The Covid 19 Vaccine Even If I’ve Already 

Had COVID-19 Mayo Clinic 

The protection a person gets from having an infection (natural immunity) varies depending on 

the disease and from person to person. It’s true that having COVID-19 offers some immunity from 

reinfection with the virus. But because the Covid-19 virus is still new and not fully understood. It’s 

not clear how long that protection lasts. Current evidence suggests that reinfection with the virus is 

uncommon in the first 90 days after the first infection. Because reinfection is possible and Covid-19 

can cause severe medical complications and even death. It’s recommended that people who have already 

had COVID-19 should get vaccinated. According to the CDC the vaccination should be offered 

to you regardless of whether you already had an infection.. However, if you are currently infected 

with the virus you should wait to get vaccinated until after your illness has resolved and have met the 

criteria to discontinue isolation. It would be reasonable to wait until the end of the 90 day period after 

the onset of the virus, the minimum current time frame of expected natural immunity to be vaccinated. 

With vaccine distribution, first priority is given to health care workers and adult residents of long 

term care facilities, followed by people 75 and older and essential workers. It has been prioritized for 

adults ages 65 to 74 as well as adults under 65 who are high risk for complications of COVID-19 due 

to underlying health conditions. If you are unsure about your eligibility or have questions about vaccination 

call your local or state Covid hotline or talk to your health care provider.


Dear Reverend Fathers, Sisters and Friends, 

Philoptochos Athena 

Hoping all is well with you and your families. Philoptochos has been busy these last couple of months. Here is 

our current and future news. 

At the February 17 th Philoptochos meeting, Giana Langis of Citizens Inn/Haven from Hunger, gave a very informative 

presentation about the organization and the increased needs in our community. At the end of the 

meeting we presented Giana and Citizens Inn/Haven from Hunger a check for $1000, a result of the generous 

Metropolis grant funds we received. The March 17 th Philoptochos meeting featured a presentation by nutritionist 

Ismini Soteropoulos on healthy eating tips. Ismini gave a food demonstration preparing a morning smoothie 

and also provided a flyer with healthy eating tips and recipes. Andrea O’Donnell, a licensed mental health 

counselor (LMHC), shared some wonderful tips on setting healthy goals as we prepare to re-enter a nearing 

post pandemic world. The attendees got a lot out of both presentations and lots of questions were asked and 

answered. 

Advertising and registration for our Virtual Wine Tasting has begun. This event will be held on Saturday, 

April 17, 2021 at 7 p.m. We invite the entire St. Vasilios community, family and friends near and far (we have 

guests coming from as far as Chicago and possibly California) to join us in a tasting of Moschofilero, a white 

wine from Mantinia, a rosè from Attiki, and Liatiko, a red wine from Crete. The sommelier, Foti Stamos of 

The Cork Stop in North Andover, will guide us on an exploration of three regions of Greece which produce 

three different types of wines with a great story behind each. The special guest will be Johnny Livanos, of Diamond 

Wine Importers, representing the wineries. Until we can get together in person, let's all raise a glass 

together virtually! The flyer is included in this bulletin. Please be sure to register by April 10 th . For further details, 

contact Elaine Zetes at elainezetes@gmail.com or 781-598-1333. 

Future Meetings and Events: 

Saturday, April 17, 2021 – 7 p.m. – Virtual Wine Tasting – hosted by St. Vasilios Philoptochos Athena and 

open to our entire community, family and friends from all over the country. For further details, contact Elaine 

Zetes at elainezetes@gmail.com or 781-598-1333. 

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 6:30 p.m. – Zoom Business meeting; Spirtitual Reflection on Great Lent presentation 

by Fr. Yanni. 

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 time to be determined – Business meeting, Elections, Zoom flower arranging 

presentation by our very own Presbytera Claire Foustoukis. 

June – end of the year celebration – hopefully in person - stay tuned! 

June 19th – Virtual Metropolis Biennial Conference – all Philoptochos members are welcome! 

Easter is coming and Philoptochos will be offering Tiropites and Tsourekia for sale. Please see flyers in this 

bulletin. Come join the fun and help prepare these delicious goodies at the Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational 

Center on the following Saturdays: 3/27/21, 4/3/21 for Tiropites from 9 to 1 and 4/10/21, 4/17/21 

for Tsourekia from 11 to 3. Any questions, please contact Stacey Yavorski at (508)451-9906. 

Please contact me if you know of someone needing Philoptochos assistance. Feel free to reach out to me with 

any questions, suggestions or comments. As always, the Executive Board, Board of Directors and current 

members look forward to welcoming new members and teaming together to carry out the Philoptochos Mission 

with joyful, loving and pure hearts. We are still welcoming new members during the Pandemic 

As Father Chris says: “Many Hands Make Light Work”. With your help, we can and will accomplish so much 

together soon. We are a great team! And before we know it, we will be able to work together in person! 

Stay well and take care. Wishing you a beautiful and spiritual Lenten Season! 

With love to all, 

Evelyn 

Evelyn Limberakis Rockas 

President, St. Vasilios Philoptochos Athena




GOYA @ St. Vasilios 

GOYA will be starting its 2021 Lenten Journey by meeting each Friday evening before 

Church services. We will be gathering in the Youth Room at 6:00 PM for a socially-distanced 

reflection with Fr. Yanni before attending 

Lenten Church services at 7:00 PM. 

We will also be working on our Lenten Service Project -- a food drive to support Citizen's Inn/ 

Haven From Hunger in Peabody. 

Fridays through 4/16 

GOYA Youth Room : 6:00 – 7:00 PM reflections with Fr. Yanni 

Church: 7:00 – 8:00 PM "Salutations to the Theotokos" Church services 

Parents may drop off GOYANS at 6:00 and pick them up at 8:00 PM. Please follow safe Covid 

protocols and wear a mask. There will be no food or drink. 

GOYA invites Middle School and High School students to join us! 

Questions? GOYA@StVasilios.org or call/text Sofya Leras: 339-927-7557


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Donations 

$75 Sophie & Jim Metropolis in memory of Helen Viel 

$100 Aristidis N. Roumeliotis in memory of Ellie Tingus 

$500 Jean Yokas in memory of husband; Sotirios Yokas 10 yr. and 

mother; Poppy Kalivas 5 yr. 

$50 Lorraine & William Nolan in memory of Helen Viel 

$100 Christos Vlachos in memory of Fr. Kerry Saravelas 

$100 Christos Vlachos in memory of Vasilios "Bill" Vlachos 

$100 George Kabouris for good health of family 

$150 Cynthia & Frank Peters,Connie & George Lowell, Marie & Greg 

Koulas in memory of parents; Isabelle & Theodore & brother; 

William Koulas 

$75 Cynthia & Frank Peters,Connie & George Lowell, Marie & Greg 

Koulas in memory Aunt Helen (Spiliotis) McDonald 

$50 Cynthia Gargas in memory of Constance Liberti 

$100 Katherine Hart in memory of Ruth Morfis 

$100 George & Susan Petradelis in memory of father; John Petradelis 

$100 Sophia & Jonathan Petromelis in memory of father; John Petradelis 

$100 Nicholas, Eleni, Michael, Celeste, Chloe, Jake & Michael in memory of 

grandfather: John Petradelis 

$200 Pauline Petradelis in loving memory of husband; John Petradelis 

In memory of Jennie Stamos 

$500 James Stamos 

$500 Christopher & Carrie Stamos 

$500 Karen Stamos 

$100 Paula & Bill Gendron 

$200 Fotis, Anne, Valerie & Kathleen Relias 

$100 The Lewis, Carr & Prusik families 

$100 Cathy & Douglas Larson 

$50 Joan & Nick Bouwes 

$50 Chrisi Brown 

In memory of Thomas Maloney III 

$200 Janice Lalikos 

$230 Jerry Hallinan 

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St. Vasilios Endowment Fund 

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap 

a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially 

to those who belong to the family of believers. Gal. 6:9-10 

Dear Parishioner, 

In 2021, according to the Investment Policy governing the Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church 

Endowment Fund, the Investment Committee has determined that a grant opportunity in the 

amount of $141,106.89 is available for disbursement to organizations and/or individuals of the Saint 

Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Community. 

You therefore can see with an excellent financial market and good stewardship by our Investment Committee 

how important it is that parishioners consider directing their future gifts and bequests to the St. Vasilios 

Endowment Fund, and thus your gift will remain inviolate and assist our Church in perpetuity. 

Rest assured that professionals manage the Fund and our very qualified Investment Committee distributes 

proceeds. This allows for your donation to have an impact on our Church forever rather than if it were 

spent all at once. 

Please consider thoughtfully about remembering your St. Vasilios Church with a gift that will support our 

Church perpetually for generations to come. Parishioners should consider memorial gifts to the Endowment 

Fund upon the passing of a loved one or a gift to honor a family member in life. 

Yours in Christ, 

+Rev. Christopher P. Foustoukos, Presiding Priest 

Mr. Charles T. Partaledis, Parish Council Treasurer (Chairman of Endowment Fund Investment Committee) 

{The St. Vasilios Endowment Fund is a recognized part of St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, established 

under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your 

donation is deductible to the full extent allowed by law. 

St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church 

5 Paleologos Street 

Peabody, MA 01960-4496 

Non-Profit Org. 

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