Welcome Parishioners, Guests, and Seekers! We welcome you to our parish home and hope that you will be comfortable and experience the love of Christ! We are a Mission Parish dedicated to teaching the Gospel within Holy Tradition and sharing the spiritual life. You will experience the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, founded in Jerusalem and preserved throughout the centuries by the martyrs and the faithful Orthodox Christians. Sunday worship is the center of our Christian life, it is the liturgy of the Holy Eucharist, where Christ is present, the Head of the Assembly, offering all of the faithful present to His Father, and giving us the gifts of Holy Communion. At the Dismissal, there are announcements, then all can come forward and exchange greetings with the priest, and receive a gift of Antidoron, a blessed bread (not Holy Communion). We hope you will enjoy the fellowship at St Mark's afterwards.
This Sunday
Services
- 9:00 AMOrthros
- 10:00 AMDivine Liturgy
Readings
- Orthros GospelJohn 21:1-14
- EpistleGalatians 2:16-20
- GospelLuke 16:19-31
This Week
Sunday Church School - Music Sunday
Sunday, November 2Today is SCS Music Sunday with Father Alexander and Philanthy. All Grades go their classroom areas except Girls in Grades 6-12 come to the Chapel for rehearsal.
Inquirers Class
Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 PMA Catechetical Study of Orthodox Christianity geared for non-Orthodox and non-Christians, yet a good opportunity for Orthodox faithful to go deeper in the Faith.
Bible Study
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 AMThis week we will be starting The Epistle of St James. This group is open to all, and the study will be topical at this point, with book studies later in the year. Meetings are every Wednesday.
Mommy and Me
Wednesday, November 5th, 10:00-11:00 AMOpen to all mothers of young children. Join other moms and kids for a time of fun and fellowship.
Burn the Mortgage / Friendsgiving Event
Saturday, November 8th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMJoin us as we celebrate with our Burn the Mortgage/Friendsgiving event! We'll provide the turkey. Please bring a traditional Thanksgiving side dish or dessert to share. To RSVP: Please email Linda@Arvanitis.org or fill out the form to let us know you're coming so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Choir Practice
Wednesday, November 19th, 6:30-7:30 PMAll newcomers, ages 17 and up, who are musically inclined are invited to join us for a monthly choir practice on the third Wednesday of the month. Come to observe or practice with us to explore this beautiful liturgical ministry. For more information, please see Philanthy Nichols, our choir director.
Announcements
Yiayia's Attic Donations
We are looking for items for our upcoming sale. Please consider donating the things you no longer need or use. Housewares, decor, ladies accessories, tools, Christmas themed items, and toys. No books, clothes or electronics. Items must be in working order. Contact Vivian Badami or Joanne Veglas with any questions.
Book Store Opening Soon!
Saint Mark's Bookstore is taking requests. You can request an Icon, Book, or any other Orthodox items that you would be interested in. We will order it and it ships directly to the church for easy pick up. Shipping is free! 30-40% of your order goes directly to support St Mark. If you would like to request anything please speak to Romeo or Matthew. Available Vendors: Ancient Faith, St Vladimir Seminary, St Herman Press, Uncut Mountain Supply, Holy Cross Bookstore, St Anthony's Monastery, New Rome Press, Legacy Icons.
Vasilopita Orders - 2026 New Year's Bread - Deadline Nov 9
The Sisters of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Monastery are baking their delicious New Year's Bread (Vasilopita) for 2026. This annual fundraiser supports the monastery and helps purchase new pew books for St. Mark's and the choir. Each beautifully decorated loaf is dinner plate-sized (2 lbs) and includes the traditional foil-wrapped coin baked inside. They're $18 each and make wonderful Christmas gifts! Order deadline: November 9. Payment: Prepaid by cash or check (payable to St. Mark's). Pickup: Sunday, December 21 (Nativity Pageant). To order, please contact Kathy Pangas, Ecmel Aktalay, or Philanthy Nichols by November 9.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
We're considering starting a Wednesday evening class and want to know your interest. Would you prefer a Bible Study or a class on Orthodox books? Please share your thoughts or sign up near the candles at the entrance. Your participation helps guide our ministry!
A Word on Stewardship
We are excited to announce the start of our parish-wide Stewardship Drive! God is doing great things in our community, and each of us is called to take part in His work. Stewardship sign-ups will be available near the entrance by the candles, and on October 17th, a basket will be placed in front of the icon of The Theotokos. Join us in offering back to God a portion of the blessings He has given us, as we grow together in faith and service.
Burn the Mortgage - Countdown to November 8
All parishioners and Friends of St Mark, we need your help! We can burn our mortgage and chart a debt free future but we can't do it without you. Sylvia Cardone remembered us with a gift that brings us close to our goal. We are still short of what we need. God will provide, and with your help we will reach our goal and Burn the Mortgage!
Submissions to the Bulletin
If you have an update, news, or an event that you would like mentioned in the bulletin reach out to stmarkgocit@gmail.com and the IT team will make sure it gets added.