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

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St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Church

 

Located in Kingston, Massachusetts, we are a growing community of Orthodox Christians belonging to the Orthodox Church in AmericaWe 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                                           Mailing Address

10:00 am                                                                   261 Main Street, Kingston, MA -2364

 

Great Vespers & Confession                                  Email Address

5:00 pm - Saturday evening                                      stmarkofephesuskingstonma@gmail.com

 

Priest Office Hours                                                 Facebook        YouTube

2:30-4:00 pm - Wednesday afternoon                       

 


Flower Donations for Holy Week and Pascha: We are collection donations to cover the cotsts of flowers for Pascha. Please include Paschal Fower Fund with your donation.

 

Holy Week - Plan Ahead! Great Lent ends on Friday, April 3rd. After the transitional weekend of Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday, we then enter Holy Week, a time dedicated to Christ's Passion. Plan now to attend these services. 

 

Pascha Dinner Invitation (Sunday, April 12): everyone in our church community is welcome to come to the Condrick's house to celebrate Holy Pascha. There will be an food, dessert, 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. 

 

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.


APRIL 2026
SundaySun MondayMon TuesdayTue WednesdayWed ThursdayThu FridayFri SaturdaySat
Mar 29
St. Mary of Egypt
9:00 am: Church School
9:30 am: Hours
10:00 am: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
 
Mar 30
 
Mar 31
 
1
Presanctified Liturgy
2:30-4:00 pm: Office Hours
4:00 pm: Confession
5:30 pm: 9th Hour
6:00 pm: Presanctified Liturgy
2
3
6:00 pm: Vigil for Lazarus Saturday
4
9:00 am: Baptisms & Liturgy for Lazarus Saturday
5:00 pm: Great Vespers & Confession
Last opportunity for Confession before Pascha
5
9:00 am: Church School
9:30 am: Hours
10:00 am: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
 
6
Holy Week
Great Monday
6:00 pm: Bridegroom Matins
7
Great Tuesday
 
8
Great Wednesday
2:30-4:00 pm: Office Hours
5:00 pm: Holy Unction
6:00 pm: Bridegroom Matins for Holy Thursday
9
9:30 am: Vesperal Divine Liturgy
6:00 pm: Matins for Holy Friday
12 Passion Gospels
10
Great & Holy Friday
2:00 pm: Vespers for Holy Friday
6:00 pm: Matins for Holy Saturday
11
Great Saturday
9:30 am: Vesperal Divine Liturgy for Holy Saturday
11:30 pm: Compline/Nocturnes of Holy Saturday
12
Great & Holy Pascha
12:00 Midnight: Holy Pascha
The Resurrection of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ


Paschal Matins/Divine Liturgy
Blessing of the Paschal Artos, Eggs, Baskets
2:00 pm: Agape Vespers
13
Bright Monday
 
14
Bright Tuesday
15
Bright Wednesday
2:30-4:00 pm: Office Hours
16
Bright Thursday
17
Bright Friday
18
Bright Saturday 
5:00 pm: Great Vespers & Confession
19
9:00 am: Church School
9:30 am: Hours
10:00 am: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
20
21
Day of Rejoicing 
22
 
2:30-4:00 pm: Office Hours
23
 
24
 
25
 
5:00 pm: Great Vespers & Confession
 
26
9:00 am: Church School
9:30 am: Hours
10:00 am: Divine Liturgy
Fellowship Hour
27
28
29
 
2:30-4:00 pm: Office Hours
30
May 1
May 2