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 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's of each month

 

Phone Number                                      Mailing Address

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

 

Priest                                                     Email Address                                                                                                                    

Fr. Kevin Kalish                                     stmarkofephesuskingstonma@gmail.com

 

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Parish Announcements

 

Pascha Flower Donations: we are accepting donations to purchase flowers to beautify the church for Pascha. Your donation is a wonderful way to honor and/or memorialize your loved ones. Complete the form available in the Narthex including your address so that we can give you a receipt for tax purposes. Please return the form and donation to Rebecca Gross in church, or you may mail your donation to the church (261 Main Street, Kingston, MA 02364). Please make checks payable to St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Church and in the memo note: PASCHA FLOWER DONATION. Donations can be made through Paypal on the church website as well. If you would like to print out the form, please click on the Pascha Flower Donation tab on this website. Thank you!

 

Paschal Celebration at the Condricks (Sunday, April 21): everyone in our church community is welcome to come to the Condrick's house to celebrate Holy Pascha. There will be an array of foods and games for the children. You may arrive any time after the Paschal Agape Vespers (Vespers begins at 2:00 PM). Dinner will be served between 4:30 and 5:00 PM. Please bring either a main dish or dessert with you! Please ask Subdeacon Peter or Matushka Catherine for their address in church. 

 

Palm Sunday (4/13): No church school on this day. Lenten coffee and fellowship hour - all are welcome!

 

Confessions During Great Lent: Confessions will be heard after Vespers when scheduled on Saturdays. Confessions may also be scheduled on Wednesdays before Presanctified Liturgy. If you would like to come on a Wendnesday when Presanctified is scheduled, please notify Fr. Kevin.


Holy (Passion) Week and Paschal Worship Services - 2025

 

 

Monday, April 14                  Great and Holy Monday

                                                  Bridegroom Matins | 6:00 PM

 

Wednesday, April 16          Great and Holy Wednesday

                                                   Mystery (Sacrament) of Holy Unction | 5:00 PM

                                                   Bridegroom Matins for Holy Thursday | 6:00 PM

 

Thursday, April 17                Great and Holy Thursday 

                                                  Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil | 9:30 AM

                                                  Matins of Holy Friday and the Reading of the 12 Gospels | 6:00 PM

                                                  The people hold candles during the readings

 

Friday, April 18                     Great and Holy (Good) Friday

                                                  Vespers of Holy Friday | 3:00 PM

                                                  The bringing forth of the Holy Shroud form the Altar - the people kneel until the Shroud

                                                  is enthroned on the center table

                                                  Matins of Holy Saturday with Procession (weather permitting) | 6:00 PM

 

Saturday, April 19                 Great and Holy Saturday

                                                  Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil | 9:30 AM

                                                  15 readings from the Old Testament

                                                  Paschal Compline - Nocturns | 11:30 PM

                                                  The return of the Holy Shroud to the Altar Table for 40 days

 

Sunday, April 21                    HOLY PASCHA - The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

                                                The Feasts of Feasts

                                                  Paschal Matins - Divine Liturgy | 12:00 Midnight

                                                  Procession (weather permitting), the Blessing of the Paschal Artos, Eggs, and Baskets

                                                  Paschal (Agape) Vespers | 2:00 PM

 

 

*Please Note: The Mystery (Sacrament) of Holy Unction (anointing the sick) is celebrated for practicing Orthodox Christians.

Those coming for the Anointing should prepare with at least some fasting and prayer. 


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    Apr

    Wednesday
    Lenten Fast
    Martyr Eupsychius
    Monk Martyr Vadim of Persia
    6:00 PM: Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
    Lenten meal following
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    Apr

    Thursday
    Lenten Fast
    Martyrs Terence, Pompeius,
    Africanus and their Companions
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    Apr

    Friday
    Lenten Fast
    Hieromartyr Antipas
    St. Callinicus of Cernica
     
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    Apr

    Saturday
    Lenten Fast - Wine & Oil
    Lazarus Saturday
    9:30 AM: Divine Liturgy for Lazarus Saturday
    5:00 PM: Great Vespers with Confession
     
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    Apr

    Sunday
    Lenten Fast - Fish, Wine & Oil
    Palm Sunday
    9:30 AM Hours | 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
    Church School & Fellowship Hour
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    Apr

    Monday
    Lenten Fast
    Holy Monday




    6:00 PM - Bridegroom Matins
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    Apr

    Tuesday
    Lenten Fast
    Holy Tuesday
    Apostles of the 70,
    Aristarchus, Pudens
    and Trophimus
     
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    Apr

    Wednesday
    Lenten Fast
    Holy Wednesday
    Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia
    5:00 PM: Holy Unction
    6:00 PM: Bridegroom Matins for Holy Thursday
     
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    Apr

    Thursday
    Lenten Fast - Wine & Oil
    Holy Thursday
    9:30 AM: Vesperal Divine Liturgy
    6:00 PM: Matins for Holy Friday -
    Twelve Passion Gospels
     
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    Apr

    Friday
    Strict Lenten Fast
    Holy Friday
    3:00 PM: Vespers for Holy Friday
    6:00 PM: Matins for Holy Saturday
     
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    Apr

    Saturday
    Lenten Fast - Wine & Oil
    Holy Saturday
    9:30 AM: Vesperal Divine Liturgy for Holy Saturday
    11:30 PM: Compline/Nocturnes of Holy Saturday
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    Apr

    Sunday
    HOLY PASCHA
    12:00 Midnight: Holy Pascha 
    Paschal Matins/Divine Liturgy
    Procession (weather permitting)
    the Blessing of the Paschal Artos, Eggs, Baskets
  • 21

    Apr

    Monday
    Bright Week
    (fast free week)
    Hieromartyr Januarius,
    Hieromartyr Theodore
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    Apr

    Tuesday
    Bright Week
    (fast free week)
    St. Theodore Sykeote,
    Bishop of Anastasiopolis
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    Apr

    Wednesday
    Bright Week
    (fast free week)
    Holy Greatmartyr, Victorybearer
    and Wonderworker George
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    Apr

    Thursday
    Bright Week
    (fast free week)
    Martyr Sabbas Stratelates
  • 25

    Apr

    Friday
    Bright Week
    (fast free week)
    Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark
  • 26

    Apr

    Saturday
    Hieromartyr Basil, 
    Bishop of Amasea
    Fast free
  • 27

    Apr

    Sunday
    Antipascha
    St. Thomas Sunday
    9:30 AM Hours | 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
    Church School & Fellowship Hour
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    Jun

    Sunday
    10:00 Divine Liturgy
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