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. 

Sunday Divine Liturgy                           Great Vespers & Confession   

10:00 AM                                               5:00 PM every Saturday (unless otherwise noted on the calendar)

Phone Number                                      Mailing Address

508-927-6220                                        261 Main St., Kingston, MA 02364

Priest                                                     Email Address                                                                                                                    

Fr. Kevin Kalish                                     stmarkofephesuskingstonma@gmail.com

Priest Office Hours                                 Social Media: Click here to visit us on Facebook

Tuesdays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM                                           Click here to visit us on YouTube

(unless otherwise noted on the calendar)

Events & Notes

Office Hours are held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.

Sacrament of Confession: Saturdays after Great Vespers and Wednesdays before the 9th Hour. For other times during the week, please contact Father Kevin.

Catechism classes are held on Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm before Vespers.

Lenten Reading: A good practice during Great Lent is to read spiritual literature. Our bookstore has two good titles: Alexander Schmemann's Great Lent, as well as a guide to the Ladder of Divine Ascent. 

The Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts takes place on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:00 pm. This service provides an opportunity to be nourisehed by the sacraments during the weeks of Great Lent. For those who are working, or in school, the eucharistic fast is kept from noon in preparation for receiving the holy gifts.

The Annual Fish Dinner is scheduled for Friday, March 13th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. See the flyer for more information.

Bishop Benedict's Nameday is on Saturday, March 14th, His Grace will lead the hierarchical liturgy for the feast of St. Benedict at Holy Trinity Cathedral (165 Park Drive, Boston), beginning at 9:30 am. The Diocesan Choir will be singing. All are welcome to attend. 

The Akathist Service will be held at Holy Dormition Church (Maynard) with the Boston Deanery on Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM

The Divine Liturgy for the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos will take place at Holy Dormition Church (Maynard) on Wednesday, March 25th at 9:30 AM. No Presanctified Liturgy on this day.

Pascha Dinner Invitation: All are welcome to Father Deacon Peter and Matushka Catherine's House for Pascha Dinner at 4:00 PM (following Agape Vespers).