St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church
Weekly Bulletin · Week of December 21
Sunday before the Nativity
Sunday, December 21, 2025
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. We hope you will enjoy the fellowship at St Mark's afterwards.
This Sunday
Services
- 9:00 AMOrthros
- 10:00 AMDivine Liturgy
Readings
- Orthros Gospel: Luke 24:36-53
- Epistle: Hebrews 11:9-10; 32-40
- Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25
This Week
Nativity Pageant Performance
Sunday, December 21, following LiturgyWe would like to invite all parishioners to the fifth annual St Mark's Christmas Pageant following Liturgy.
Vasilopita Pickup
Sunday, December 21Vasilopita Pick Up is on Sunday, December 21 for prepaid orders. Please see Ecmel Aktalay.
Vespers
Monday, December 22, 6:00 PMFollowing Vespers will be Confession. Please come and wait in line for your turn.
Confession
Tuesday, December 23, 10:00 AM - NoonPlease come and wait in line for your turn.
Eve of the Nativity of our Lord
Wednesday, December 24Holy Vigil for the Eve of the Nativity of our Lord.
- 4:00 PMHoly Vigil
The Nativity of our Lord
Thursday, December 25Divine Liturgy celebrating the Nativity of our Lord.
- 10:00 AMDivine Liturgy
No Inquirers Class or Bible Study this week
This weekThere will be no classes because of our Christmas Break. Classes will resume the week of December 7th.
No Sunday School
Sunday, December 28There will be no Sunday School next Sunday.
Save the Date: Annual Festival of Tables
Saturday, January 17, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMThe Festival of Tables is a celebrated annual event featuring beautifully decorated themed tables, a delicious lunch, and a Chinese auction/basket raffle. Enjoy a fun afternoon as volunteers showcase creative table designs ranging from whimsical to elegant. Lunch is included, along with plenty of opportunities to participate in raffles and win exciting items. Proceeds benefit a local children's charity and the St. Mark Building Fund. Tickets: $30 per person (lunch included). To host a table or for more information: Kathy Pangas - 561-827-6262. For raffle item donations: Ron Badami - 516-458-3844.
Announcements
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.
Women's Singles Group
Calling all single ladies of St. Mark! Join our new group for friendship, connection, and fun—coffee meetups, game days, local trips, and more. Meetings and most events are held during the day. To learn more or sign up: Text Kathy Pangas at 561-827-6262.
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.
Submissions to the Bulletin
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