St. Mark Of Ephesus Orthodox Church
261 Main Street, Kingston, Massachusetts 02364
Orthodox Church in America

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

 

 

Blessing of the Waters occurs each year at Theophany. This year the Blessing will take place after Vespers as well as at the conclusion of Liturgy (the shorter form). Everyone is encouraged to take home blessed water to use in their homes. Please bring a container for Holy Water. 

 

Blessing of Cape Cod Canal will take place the Sunday after Theophany, Jan. 11 at 2:30 pm at the Sandwich Recreational Area on Ed Moffit Drive. This will be a joint service with St. George of Centerville and St. Michael the Archangel of Cotuit.

 

St. Mark of Ephesus Feast Day is quickly approaching on Monday, Jan. 19. His Grace Bishop Benedict will be joining us for the hierarchical celebration. Many clergy from the deanery and local Orthodox churches will be joining us. Please mark your calendar to join us in worship on this special day. 

 

Priest office hours are on hold for the month of January.

 

The Sacrament of Confession takes place on Saturdays after Great Vespers. For other times during the week, contact Fr. Kevin.

 

The Service Book for the Faithful containing Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgies, has been revised and will be available December 1st. May have asked about these books. You can place your pre-orders at St. Tikhon's Monastery Press at https://stmpress.com.


JANUARY 2026
SundaySun MondayMon TuesdayTue WednesdayWed ThursdayThu FridayFri SaturdaySat
Dec 28
9-9:30 AM: Church School
9:30 AM: Hours
10 AM: Divine Liturgy
Coffee Hour

3:00 PM: Wedding of George Williams & Lauren Power
Dec 29
Fr. Kevin away
 
Dec 30
Fr. Kevin away
 
Dec 31
New Year's Eve
 
Fr. Kevin away
 
1
Fr. Kevin away
New Year's Day
 
2
Fr. Kevin away
 
3
5:00 PM: Great Vespers & Confession
 
4
Forefeast of Theophany
9:00 AM: Church School
9:30 AM: Hours
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
5
Eve of Theophany
6:00 PM: Great Vespers with the Blessing of the Waters
Strict Fast
6
9:00 AM: Hours
9:30 AM: Chrismations
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy with the Blessing of the Waters
Chrismations
7
Fast: wine & oil
8
9
Fast
10
5:00 PM: Great Vespers with Confession
11
Afterfeast of Theophany
9:00 AM: Church School
9:30 AM: Hours
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
2:30 PM: Blessing of the Cape Cod Canal,
Sandwich Recreation Area
12 13
14
Fast: wine & oil
15
16
Fast
17
5:00 PM: Great Vespers & Confession
18
St. Athanasius the Great
9:00 AM: Church School
9:30 AM: Hours
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
1:30 PM: Great Vespers for St. Mark of Ephesus
19
St. Mark of Ephesus
9:00 AM: Hours
9:30 AM: Greeting of His Grace, Bishop Benedict
Hierarchical Liturgy for the Feast of St. Mark of Ephesus
20
21
Fast
22
23
Fast
24
25
St. Gregory the Theologian
9:00 AM: Church School
9:30 AM: Hours
10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
Fr. John Bacon serving
26
27
28
Fast
29
30
Fast: fish, wine, & oil
31