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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.
