Welcome to St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Church
We are a vibrant, growing community of Orthodox Christians belonging to the Orthodox Church in America
We are dedicated to sharing the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. We welcome all who seek to grow in their faith and knowledge of God. Our community is a place of love and support for all people,
and we invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.
Liturgical Services
Sunday Divine Liturgy
10:00 AM
Church School
Every Sunday during the school year
Great Vespers & Confession
5:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted)
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Parish Announcements
Sharing the Gospel of Peace in Tonga: the church school students are on a mission! They are helping to re-build St. George Orthodox Church and support the Orthodox mission in Tonga, a small island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania. On Sunday, March 31st, the students will be asking for donations to help support this important mission (Lenten almsgiving). On behalf of the children of St. Mark, thank you! Your donation is greatly appreciated! If you would like to learn more about Sharing the Gospel of Peace in Tonga, please visit our website.
The church school students will be making palm crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday on Sunday, April 14th. Parents mark your calendar, you won't want your children to miss this fun event!
The Parish Council will be meeting on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 pm at the church (please take note of the new time).
We continue to collect items for distribution to those in need via a local food pantry. Please leave your donation in the blue bin loacted in the narthex of the church. Thank you so much for your donation!
This Week's Lenten Message: Fast from criticism, feast on praise. Fast from self-pity, feast on joy. Fast from ill-temper, feast on peace. Fast from resentment, feast on contentment. Fast from jealousy, feast on humility. Fast from selfishness, feast on service. Fast from fear, feast on faith. Fast from bitterness, feast on forgiveness. Fast from discontent, feast on gratitude.
2024 Schedule of Services
for Great Lent & Holy Week
Monday, March 25
Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos
9:30 am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom at Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church
15 Prospect Street, Maynard, Massachusetts
Wednesday, March 27
6:00 pm - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Lenten fellowship meal following the Liturgy - all are welcome
Sunday, March 31 - Second Sunday of Great Lent
St. Gregory of Palamas - St. Innocent of Alaska
9:30 am - Hours | 10:00 am - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Church School & Lenten fellowship hour
Wednesday, April 3
6:00 pm - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Lenten fellowship meal following the Liturgy - all are welcome
Saturday, April 6
3:30 pm - Catechism Class
5:00 pm - Great Vespers with the bringing out of the Holy Cross
Confessions following Vespers
Sunday, April 7 - Third Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of the Venerable Precious Cross
Repose of St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow,
Enlightener of North America
9:30 am - Hours | 10:00 am - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Church School & Lenten fellowship hour
Wednesday, April 10
6:00 pm - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Lenten fellowship meal following the Liturgy - all are welcome
Saturday, April 13
3:30 pm - Catechism Class
5:00 pm - Great Vespers with Confessions following
Sunday, April 14 - Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
St. John Climacus
9:30 am - Hours | 10:00 am - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Church School - Students will be making palm crosses today
in preparation for Palm Sunday
Lenten fellowship hour - all are welcome
Wednesday, April 17
6:00 pm - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Lenten fellowship meal following the Liturgy - all are welcome
Thursday, April 18
6:00 pm - the Canon of St. Andrew with the Life of St. Mary of Egypt
Sunday, April 21 - Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
St. Mary of Egypt
9:30 am - Hours | 10:00 am - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Church School & Lenten fellowship hour
Wednesday, April 24
6:00 pm - Liturgy of the Presanctifed Gifts
Lenten fellowship meal following the Liturgy - all are welcome
Saturday, April 27
9:30 am - Baptismal Divine Liturgy
Vespers with the Blessing of Palms after Liturgy
Sunday, April 28 - Entrance into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
9:30 - Hours | 10:00 am - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Church School & Lenten fellowship hour
Holy Week Services
Tuesday, April 30
6:00 pm - Bridegroom Matins
Wednesday, May 1
6:00 pm - Holy Unction (healing service)
Thursday, May 2
9:30 am - Vesperal Divine Liturgy
6:00 pm - Matins for Holy Friday with the 12 Passion Gospels
Friday, May 3
3:00 pm - Vepsers for Holy Friday
6:00 pm - Matins for Holy Saturday
Saturday, May 4
9:30 am - Vesperal Divine liturgy for Holy Saturday
11:30 pm - Compline/Nocturnes of Holy Saturday
Sunday, May 5
12:00 Midnight - HOLY PASCHA
the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Paschal Matins | Divine Liturgy
(Procession weather permitting)
the Blessing of the Paschal Artos, Eggs, & Baskets