April 2022 Monthly(1)

ORTHODOX LIFE – April 2022
let us be glad in it!”
Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church
5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960-4496 . Tel: (978) 531-0777 . Fax: (978) 538-9522
April 2022
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A Publication of
Pascha (Easter), the most glorious and radiant event in all of human history, commemorates
the Resurrection of Christ. Pascha is the Feast of Feasts, the Triumph
of Triumphs, and in the Orthodox Church, Pascha is not listed among the Twelve
Great Feasts, but it stands individually above them all.
This Paschal Joy is the Triumph which is enjoyed by our Lord, the Risen Christ,
as well as by us all. Nearly 20 centuries have gone by since He died and rose
from the dead. And yet, year after year, we follow Him step by step though all
the stages of His suffering and death, in order that on the Festive Day, we call all
people to exclaim in one jubilant voice: “Christ is Risen!” It is the Resurrected
and Highly Exalted Christ who is present among us today. And if Pascha is to be
associated with any single
emotion of the human soul it
is to be that of joy or gladness.
“For this is the Day
which the Lord has made, so
We cannot enter upon the joys of Pascha without
viewing those moments of wonder of the “chosen Disciples
of Christ.” These Disciples though they fled from Him in
the hours of His trial, waited in love and mingled in fear
near His tomb. As with puzzled expressions and doubting
steps they come today ever so slowly face to face with the
Risen Master. The Resurrection of Christ brought to them,
as it brings to us, the gift of Eternal Life!
Jesus Christ, who was so cruelly insulted and tortured,
He upon Whom they spat, mocked, derided and nailed
to the Cross, He, Whom they killed by crucifixion, enters
triumphantly into our midst today. Christ is Risen from the
Dead! As through one man, sin and death had come into the
world, so through another, the Risen Christ today, there
came the Life of God, Eternal Life and immortality to the
souls of humankind that life upon the face of the earth.
Pascha is the Day of the Resurrection. Let us be glorious
in the splendor of the Festival and let us embrace one
another. Let us speak also to those who hate us and in the
spirit of the Resurrection let us forgive all things. And let us
cry out: Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled
down death, and to those in the tombs He has granted
life.
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
PASCHA
Inside this issue
Fr. Chris’ Message p.1
Announcements p.2
Memorial Day p.2
Stewardship Update p.3
Notice of Parish Assembly P.4
Parish Council—President’s Message p.5
Donations for Lent & Holy Week p.5
Calendars p.6
Weekday Services p.7
Palm Sunday Schedule p.7
Greek School News
p.8-9
Good Friday p.9
Church School News p.10
Parish Feedback Survey p.11
Coffee Fellowship p.11
Church School Sock Drive p.11
Philoptochos Athena p.12
Philoptochos Save the Date p.13
2022 Saint Vasilios Endowment Fund p.14
Organizations & Ministries p.15
Healthbeat p.16
St. Vasilios Dance Group P.17
GOYA News p.18
Summer Camp p.19
Elevator Fund Donations p.20
Upcoming Events p.21
Spring Fling p.22
Donations p.21
FOS Fellowship p.24

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Church Service Announcements
Funerals
The following members of St.
Vasilios have fallen asleep into the hands of
our Lord over the past months.
Anastasia (Porgiatzidis) Stephanides
John A. Venios
Margarita (Marcopoulos) Goros
Alexandra Hiou
Kathy Grevelis
May their memory be eternal
As is our custom, the priests of the parish will be visiting the local cemeteries for the recitations of the
prayers of the church for the souls of our blessed loved ones who repose in the faith. The schedule of
visits for Monday May 30th is as follows:
Kata/ thv Hme/ra Avamvh/sewc, thv Deute/ra 30h Mai?ou, oi ierei/c thc koivo/thtoc qa
episkefqou/v ta topika/ vekrotafei/a wc suvh/qwc dia/ thv te/lesiv tou kaqierwme/vou
Trisagi/ou kata/ to ejh/c pro/gramma:
Memorial Day
Cedar Grove-Peabody
8:30 a.m.
Harmony Grove-Salem
9:45 a.m.
Greenlawn-Salem
10:15 a.m.
Walnut Grove-Danvers
10:45 a.m.
North Beverly-Beverly
11:00 a.m.
Sh/der Gkrw/b –Peabody
8:30 p.m.
X/a/rmovh Gkrw/b –Salem
9:45 p.m.
Grh/vlov— -Salem
10:15 p.m.
Oua/lvwt Gkrw/b –Danvers
10:45 p.m.
No/rq Mpe/berlh –Beverly
11:00 p.m.

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Stewardship update
As I reported in the previous Bulletin, 2021 was a turnaround year and we increased our stewardship numbers
by 1.9% and exceeded the budget for a total pledged amount of $403,219. The table below gives the breakdown
by pledge category. The significant shift in 2021 was in the categories $1001 and above. In 2020 this
amounted to 80 stewards, whereas in 2021 it increased to 92 stewards. This is a meaningful increase. Thank
you all for stepping up to the plate in these uncertain times. I find it inspiring.
As of 12-30-2021
Categories
# of pledged
stewards
Percentage
$5 -
$100 123 16.40%
$101-$500 391 51.13%
$501- $1000 144 19.21%
$1001-$2000 67 8.94%
$2001-$3000 15 2.00%
$3001-$4000 5 0.66%
$4000+ 5 0.66%
Total 750 100%
And now to 2022. As of 3/29/2022 we had 483 stewards pledged for $300,050.
The first reminder letters were distributed in early March. If you have received the letter but have not yet responded,
please do so now. THANK YOU.
Yours in Christ.
Martin Scrivener
Stewardship Chair
February 27 through March 29, 2022
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Agouridis
Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Agouridis
Mrs. Anastacia Allain
Mr. Elias Andrinopoulos
Mrs. Nina Anezis
Mrs. Angel Angelakis
Mr. George Apostolides
Mrs. Valerie Batsinelas
Mr. Theodore Batsinelas
Ms. Stella Batsinelas
Mr. & Mrs. Speros P. Brown
Mrs. Laurie Budrow
Mrs. Mary Caico
Mr. Theodore P. Christopher
Mrs. Theodora J. Christopoulos
Mrs. Kristen E. DeSimone
Mrs. Paula Ellison
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Fanikos
Mr. William Foustoukos
Mr. Vasili Frangias
Mr. Chrisovalantis Frangias
Mrs. Connie Frisch
Mr. & Mrs. Nickolas Gazios
Ms. Chrysanthie Gazios
Mr. John Georgakopoulos
Mrs. Cynthia Gikas
Mrs. Pauline Gikas
Mr. & Mrs. John Glynos
Mr. & Mrs. Petros Gouvousis
Mrs. Paula Halepakis
Mr. Andreas Hantzopoulos
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Hasiotis
Mrs. Toula Hatzis
.Mr. & Mrs Vasilios Iatrou
Ms. Haritomeni Iraclidis
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kachinski
Mr. Andreas Kapoglis
Mrs. Kaite Karanikola
Mr. Peter Karvouniaris
Mr. Thomas Katsapetses
Mr. Argery Katzounos
Mr. & Mrs. Antonios Konstantilakys
Mrs. Kay Kontos
Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Koshy
Mr. Frederick P. Koufos
Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Kougianos
Mr. John Kourtelidis
Mrs. Sophia Koziski
Mr.&Mrs. Nicholas G. Kurkuvelos
Ms. Pia Kurkuvelos
Mrs. Elaine LaBelle
Mrs. Natalie LaFace
Mrs. Rhea Lesage
Mr. & Mrs. Costas Linardos
Ms. Polymnia Loris
Miss Denise Martwichuck
Mrs. Heidi Mason
Mrs. Anastasia Matarangas
Mr. Antonio Matarangas
Mr. Michael McDonnell
Mr. & Mrs. X. Robert Meniates
Ms. Katherine Mpelkas
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Nolan
Mr. Steven Orgettas
Mr. Mark Orgettas
Mr. Michael S. Orgettas
Mr.&Mrs. Paul Pappagianopoulos
Ms. Melina Prentakis
Mr. George Psyhogios
Mr.& Mrs. Theofani Qirjazi
Mrs Stasia Roberts
Mrs. Helene Rogers
Mrs. Stephanie Scanlan
Mr. Nicholas Solomos
Mr.& Mrs. Panagiotis Spyropoulos
Mr. & Mrs. John Stavropoulos
Mr. Arthur P. Theophilopoulos
Mrs. Margaret Triantafillou
Mrs. Joan Tsapatsaris
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Varoudakis
Mr. Peter Vasiliou
Mrs. Angie Vontzalides
Ms. Demetra Votto
Mr. & Mrs. Taki Vromovrisiotis
Mrs. Jean Walsh
Mr. Mark Yankopoulos
Ms. Sophia Yavorski
Mrs. Theodora Z. Zannino

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Notice of Parish Assembly

ORTHODOX LIFE – April 2022 5
Parish Council News
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
John Maihos, President
Our church family is an amazing group of people, and I feel so proud to know so many
of you. To those who I have not met, I look forward to the day we work together on
some project that will fulfill the mission of our church.
To those who are always in the forefront, volunteering their precious time, thank you.
You are all an inspiration. Whether you are preparing meals for those in need, teaching a
class to the future leaders of our parish, cleaning up around the church, fixing a door (or
any of the other things that get repaired), or being a part of the things that keep our church running, I want to
remind you that we need you. You are appreciated.
Of course, some people work silently behind the scenes. Their work is just as visible, but it's not seen. I think
of the people who make our website looks so nice, those who keep our facilities clean, those who prepare
candles at Easter, those who prepare the koliva, the loaves of bread used in our Divine Litury. These tasks are
important too, and your work is appreciated.
Did you attend the Oratorial Competition a few weeks ago? That didn't just happen. Someone arranged for all
the youth members of our church to participate. I'm sure there was coaching, and maybe even a bit of coaxing.
At the end of the event though, each student who stood up and presented an inspirational message made
us all proud. I have to believe that the adults who helped organize the event were extremely pleased with the
effort that every participant displayed.
Did you attend the Greek School presentation for Greek Independence Day? If you missed it, you missed a
heart-warming pageant of Greek Dance, poems, stories, and so much more. This didn't just happen either.
Dedicated teachers, and loving parents made the day come together, and it was a show for all of us to enjoy.
Even the people who came for our meals program stayed to watch the children perform. Maybe they picked
up a few Greek words!
We will soon have our picnic at Winter Island in Salem. Many hands will make that event a success, and if
you can volunteer some time, it will feel good to be a part of it. Those who enjoy the fruits of your labor will
be appreciative.
As the Parish Council selects a Parishioner of the Year, let's all celebrate in the recipient's joy. We can be a
part of his or her contribution to our church, knowing that it's not one person who makes things happen. It's
our congregation that makes things happen. The recipient is a reflection of each of us, and when you talk to
this year's honoree, see yourself as clearly as you see them.
Thank you for helping make St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church a place that nurtures a spirit of faithfulness
in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Donations for Lent and Holy Week
12 beeswax candles for the cross…………………………………………... $10 each
Incense……………………………………………………………………... $35 each
Charcoal……………………………………………………………………. $25 each
Olive oil………………………………………………………………………... $25 each

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Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8am
Liturgy: 9am
APRIL 2022
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Salutations 7pm
2
3 Sunday of St.
John Climacus
St. Basil’s
Kitchen
10 Sunday of
St. Mary of
Egypt
Teaching
17 Palm Sunday
Orthros 8:00am
Divine Liturgy
9:00 am
Nymphios 7pm
24 Great and
Holy Pascha
Agape Service
11 am
4
Compline 7pm
11
Compline 7pm
18
Holy Monday
Nymphios 7pm
25
5 Orthodox Life
2:30-4pm
Inquirer’s 7-9 pm
12
No Orthodox Life
Inquirer’s 7-9 pm
19
Holy Tuesday
Nymphios 7pm
26
Orthodox Life
2:30-4pm
6
Presanctified 6pm
Sunday Schedule: Orthros: 8am
Liturgy: 9am
May 2022
13
Presanctified 6pm
20
Holy Wednesday
Unction 5pm
27
Bible Study Class
7pm
7 8
Akathisti 7pm
14 15 16
Lazarus Saturday
Palm Folding
21
Holy Thursda
Vesperal Liturgy 7am
Communion until
8:45 am
12 Gospels 7 pm
22
Good Friday
Apokathelosis 3pm
Lamentations 7pm
28 29
Life Giving Foiuntain
9 am Liturgy
9
23
Holy Saturday
Vesperal Liturgy
8am - in the gym
Communion until
9:30am
Panychis 11:15 pm
gym
30
1 Thomas Sunday
St Basil’s Kitchen
2 3 4 5 6 7
8 Sunday of the
Myrrh Bearing
Women
9 10 11 12 13 14
15 Sunday of the
Paralytic
22 Sunday of the
Samaritan
Woman
Last day of Sunday
School
Parish Assembly
29 Sunday of the
Blind Man
St Basil’s Kitchen
16 17
Midpendecost
Vesperal Liturgy
6pm
23
30 31
18 19 21 21
Sts. Constantine
and Helen
Liturgy 9am
24 25 26 27 28

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Weekday Services
Monday, April 11
7 p.m. Compline
Wednesday, April 13
Pre-sanctified Liturgy 6pm
Saturday, April 16
Saturday of Lazarus
8:00 am Orthros
9:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sunday, April 17
Nymphios 7pm
Monday, April 18
Holy Monday
Nymphios 7pm
Tuesday, April 19
Holy Tuesday
Nymphios 7pm
Wednesday, April 20
Holy Wednesday
Unction 5 pm
Thursday, April 21
Holy Thursday
St. Basil’s Liturgy 7 am
Communion until 8:45 am
12 Gospels 7 pm
Friday, April 22
Good Friday,
Apokathelosis 3 pm
Lamentations 7 pm
Saturday, April 23
Holy Saturday
St. Basil’s Liturgy 8 am gym
Communion until 9:30 am
Panychis 11:15 pm gym
Sunday, April 24
Easter Sunday
11 am Agape Vespers
Friday, April 29
Life Giving Fountain
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
KAQHMERINES IERES
AKOLOUQIES
Apo/deipnon to Me/ga
Deute/ra, 11 Aprili/ou 7:00
m.m.
Prohgiasme/nh Leitourgi/a
Teta/rth, 13 Aprili/ou 6 m.m.
H /Egersic tou Laza/rou
Sa/bbaton, 16 Aprili/ou
8:00 p.m. ‘Orqroc
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
Nu/mfioc
Kuriakh/, 17 Aprili/ou 7 m.m
Deute/ra, 18 Aprili/ou
Mega/lh Deute/ra
Nu/mfioc 7 m.m.
Tri/th, 19 Aprili/ou
Mega/lh Tri/th
Nu/mfioc 7 m.m
Teta/rth, 20 Aprili/ou
Mega/lh Teta/rth
Iero/n Euxe/laion 5 m.m.
Pe/mpth 21 Aprili/ou
Mega/lh Pe/mpth
7:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
kai
Qei/a koinwni/a me/xri 8:45 p.m.
Akolouqi/a twn Paqw/n 7 m.m.
Paraskeuh/, 22 Aprili/ou
Mega/lh Paraskeuh/
Apokaqh/lwsic 3 m.m.
Epita/fioc Qrh/noc 7 m.m.
Sa/bbato, 23 Apriliou
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
Kuriakh/, 24 Apriliou
‘Agion Pasxa
Akolouqei/a thc Aga/phc 11
p.m
Parakeuh/, 29 Apriliou
Thc Zwodo/xou Phgh/c
9:00 p.m. Qei/a Leitourgi/a
Palm Sunday Schedule
The Divine Liturgy on PALM SUN-
DAY will be held, in the Auditorium
of the Educational Center Orthros at
8:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at 9:00
a.m.
The faithful of our parish who cannot
attend regular morning 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 7:00 a.m. and
on Holy Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
A special envelope is enclosed for your
EASTER offering

Pictures
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ST. VASILIOS GREEK SCHOOL ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΑΓΙΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ
Our Greek Independence Day Celebrations felt very much back to normal this year. They were well attended.
The flag raising ceremony took place on March 23rd. Mayor Bettencourt presented Father Chris with a
proclamation and city and state officials joined the Greek School in raising the flag.
Our Independence Day Program was held on March 27th, students did an outstanding job reciting poems, singing
songs and dancing.

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All are welcome to join us marching in the Greek Independence Day Parade scheduled for Sunday,
May 1st!
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.

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Church School News
St. Vasilios is not immune to the decline in attendance of Sunday Church School. Studies show that kids are
spending more time on the field playing sports than in Church. We realize that sports are important to kids
and their parents, but we encourage you to consider Church School attendance a new habit. We welcome your
children to join us for the final 2 months of the school year.
On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 13 th , the children of the parish, celebrated the restoration of the icons to
the church, by participating in the Icon Procession during the Divine Liturgy. Children carried icons of their
Patron Saints. Congratulations to the students who participated in the Oratorical Festival.
On March 27 th , the High School and grades 7/8 classes helped prepare and serve our guests at this month’s
luncheon for those less fortunate, displaying their faith through action. We could not be prouder of these
amazing young people.
The Church School has 2 charity missions going on at this time; a ‘Sock Drive’ to collect 1,000 pair of adult
socks that will be donated to homeless shelters and VA organizations in our area (on-going collection) and the
OCMC Coin Box Mission which benefits Orthodox ministries around the world (deadline-May 1 st ). Thank
you for your support!
Graduation is right around the corner, and will be held in Church on Sunday, May 15 th . High School seniors
will receive more information soon. Classes for grades K through 11, will commence on Sunday, May 22 nd .
There are no classes on Sunday, April 17 th . & 24 th (Palm Sunday & Easter)
The Church School staff wishes everyone a beautiful, enriching and blessed month! Happy Easter!

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Parish Feedback Survey
St. Vasilios will be conducting a feedback survey to assess our community’s strengths and weaknesses. The
goal is to identify ways that we can improve our practices to create a thriving Orthodox Christian community.
Some of the questions will ask for simple demographic information, while others will inquire about participation
in Church life. Hard copies of the survey will be available in the narthex, and there
will also be an online option. Please take your time and answer honestly, and please
complete just one survey. The Parish Council anticipates this survey
being available in the next couple of weeks.
Alexander Ruggeri
Parish Council Secretary
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HOUR - OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you to everyone who has attended, sponsored, or volunteered to help serve
at our weekly Coffee Fellowship Hour, immediately following Divine Liturgy, in the
Rev. Andrew J. Demotses Educational Center. We couldn’t do it without you!
If you would like to sponsor a Coffee Fellowship, or if you would like to add your name
to our list of volunteers, please email sofya.leras@gmail.com or call/text 339-927-7557.
CHURCH SCHOOL SOCK DRIVE

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St. Vasilios Philoptochos Athena
Dear Reverend Fathers, Sisters and Friends,
Hoping all is well! Spring is here!
Philoptochos met in March. We had a good business meeting and wonderful fellowship.
Philoptochos hosts coffee hour the second (this is changed from the first) Sunday of every month from
September through May. If you would like to help, please contact Chairlady Kathy Mpelkas at
kmpelkas@comcast.net or 617-840-4132. Thank you, Kathy and your Committee for your hard work.
There Easter Tulip fundraiser featuring 6 ½ foil covered pots with tulips in assorted colors. The cost is $15
is ongoing. Thank you Paula MacDonald, Fran Diamantopoulos and Heidi Mason for your hard work on
this event. Please contact Fran Diamantopoulos at yiayia06@comcast.net or mail your order form (see this
bulletin) to Fran Diamantopoulos, 34 Evans Road, Peabody, MA 01960. Tulips can be picked up on April
16 th 10-1.
Save The Date! St. Vasilios Philoptochos Athena will be hosting Greek comedian, Basile, Saturday, April
29, 2023. Proceeds to benefit the St. Vasilios Accessibility Project. We are planning a year in advance to
make this a spectacular event so please put this date on your calendar. Any questions can be directed to
Evelyn Rockas, 617-256-8500 or evelyn.rockas@gmail.com and/or Kathy Mpelkas at
kmpelkas@comcast.net or 617-840-4132. See the flyer in this bulletin. Spread the word! We are looking
for team members and/or team chairs for the event. We need your help!
Future Meetings/Events (2021-2022):
April 28, 2022 – (NEW DATE) Business Meeting and Speaker/Event: Speaker/Event to be announced,
Parlor Room. 6:30 p.m.
May 18, 2022 - Business Meeting and Speaker/Event: Speaker/Event to be announced, Parlor -
Room. 6:30 p.m.
May 18, 2022 – Haven from Hunger: Contact Chairlady Theodora Christopher for more information
June 15, 2022 – Meeting and Speaker/Event or Celebration: Parlor Room, 6:30 p.m.
June 2022 End of the Year Celebration: Event and location to be announced.
Please put these remaining 2022 dates on your calendar as well as the save the date for Basile. We look forward
to seeing you in person and new members are welcome!
Our next meeting, will be on Thursday, April 28 th in the parlor room and will feature a guest speaker. Please
note the date change from Wednesday to Thursday. More to follow by email and the weekly bulletin regarding
the speaker. It will also be conducted via zoom. We will be planning speakers, end of year celebration
and fundraiser events for the rest of the year and welcome your input. Please join us!
As always, the Executive Board, Board of Directors and current members look forward to welcoming new
members and teaming up to carry out the Philoptochos Mission with joyful, loving and pure hearts. Also,
please contact me if you know of someone needing Philoptochos assistance. And feel free to reach out with
any questions, suggestions or comments to evelyn.rockas@gmail.com or 617-256-8500.
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 working together in person is finally here.
Stay well and take care. Wishing you and your families a Happy Easter and Happy Spring!
With love to all,
Evelyn
Evelyn Limberakis Rockas

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IN MEMORY OF PARENTS
GEORGE & ANNE
GIANARELIS AND
HUSBAND RALPH V. MIRRA

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2022 SAINT VASILIOS ENDOWMENT FUND

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Organizations & ministries 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

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HEALTHBEAT
Drug Allergy or Side Effect?
Medications can cause negative effects even while working well. But there is a difference between a side
effect, a potentially expected unpleasant reaction to a drug, and a drug allergy, an abnormal reaction of your
immune system.
Incorrectly calling a side effect an allergy might cause a drug or related drugs to be flagged in your medical
record, preventing providers from prescribing an otherwise appropriate medications.
Here are some tips to know the difference.
Check the documentation. While the drug labels include a brief list of side effects, the printed materials
that come with it contain a full list.
Know your risk. People with these factors are at higher risk of Greg allergies: 1. A history of other allergies,
,including food and hay fever. 2. A personal or family history of drug allergy. 3. Increased exposure
to a drug because of high doses, repetitive or prolonged use. 4. Certain illnesses, such as infection with
HIV or the Epstein Barr virus, which are commonly linked to allergic drug reactions. The drug treatments
may cause side effects such as rashes, that mimic allergic reaction.
Document your reaction. A drug can cause side effects in one person and an allergy in another. A prime
example is penicillin. Severe symptoms, such as hives or throat swelling may signal an allergic reaction.
Milder symptoms such as itching or a bloated feeling, are more likely side effects. Document all reactions,
including how long after taking the drug they occur.
Talk to your provider. Call your doctor or pharmacist. He or she is trained and experienced In differentiating
between the two.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHBEAT Andrea O’Donnell, LMHC
Some of the most prevalent symptoms that mental health counselors are treating these days are increased
symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emerging from a 2-years long pandemic combined with the fast pace of
always being connected via various social media contributes to this increase. I
It is important to recognize the symptoms before they become unmanageable. One thing I recommend to
clients is they take their “emotional temperature.” Think of a thermometer with zero on the bottom and ten at
the top. For each degree heading up the thermometer ask yourself the following questions: How do I feel;
how do I act; what do I need? This will help you to identify some of the early warning signs that your symptoms
may be rising.
The goal is to stay under a 5, preferably at a 3 or 4. If you notice that you are above this, I recommend seeking
out professional advice. Start by contacting your primary care provider to rule out any underlying medical
conditions that could be contributing to your distress. Ask for a referral to a mental health provider or contact
your health insurance company for a list of providers within your network who are currently accepting new
clients.
As always, if you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your local emergency department
immediately

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St. Vasilios Dance Group
ORGETTAS FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF
MICHAEL & RENA ORGETTAS

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St. Val’s Men’s Club

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MEN’S CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS
AGAPE SERVICE GOSPEL READERS NEEDED
Calling all parishioners (high school students and older) who are fluent (or can read well) in another
language!
During the Agape Service on Easter Sunday morning, we read the Gospel in several different languages
to show that all nations proclaim that Christ is Risen.
English and Greek are read by the clergy. In previous years we have had readers in languages such
as Armenian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Gaelic, Russian, Dutch, Swahili, Latin, Arabic,
Italian, German, and Albanian.
We welcome those who would like to read in these languages again, and would also welcome readers
in new languages!
To sign up, please email Mark Yankopoulos at mark.yankopoulos@yahoo.com before April
16, 2022.

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Donations
$100 Charles Partaledis in memory of parents: Ernest & Martha Partaledis
$25 Jana Atherton in memory of Mary Zolotas
$50 Jim & Cathy Z. McDonnell in memory of Mary Zolotas
$100 Nadine & Tim Mahoney in memory of Mary Zolotas
$200 Anonymous for good health of family
$50 Stephen Kalivas in memory of Arthur Velonis--Endowment Fund
$50 Kyriakos & Pat Andrinopoulos in memory of Susan Halepakis Mantsourani
$50 Kyriakos & Pat Andrinopoulos in memory Mary Franggos
$20 In memory of Constantinos Fetfatsidis-40-day memorial
$200 William & Mary Caico, Jason & Nicole Allain, Peter Koutzoukis, Fernando & Emily
in loving memory of "auntie" Statia Donovan--1 year memorial
$100 Esther Koutzoukis in loving memory of sister: Anastatia Donovan-McLaughlin-1 yr
$100 Esther Koutzoukis & family in loving memory of husband, father, grandfather;
Anthony Koutzoukis
$100 Helen Anezis in loving memory of Koumbari; Maureen & Jim Velonis
In memory of Irene Theodore
$50 Pauline Petradelis
$30 Konstantinos & Helen Himaras
$100 Lola Kalivas
$50 Stephen Kalivas--Endowment Fund
$100 St. Makrina Bible Study Group
$100 Vasilios & Niki Roumeliotis
$100 Angelo & Stephanie Scangas
$100 Alexandra Antoniou
$50 Victor & Aphrodite Fanikos
$40 Carrie Speros
$50 Jane Fotopoulos
$2,900 Family & Friends in memory of Anastasia Stefanides--St. Val's Men's Club Elevator Fund,
St. Vasilios Philoptochos, St. Vasilios Altar Fund

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