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!
This Weekend
Saturday, August 15 — The Dormition of the Theotokos
Services
- 8:30 AMOrthros
- 9:30 AMDivine Liturgy
- 10:30 AMPrayer for Phanouropita
Readings
- Orthros GospelLuke 1:39-49, 56
- EpistlePhilippians 2:5-11
- GospelLuke 10:38-42; 11:27-28
The great summer feast of the Mother of God. The blessing of the Phanouropita follows the Divine Liturgy.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Services
- 8:30 AMOrthros
- 9:30 AMDivine Liturgy
- 11:00 AMTown Hall — Survey Results
Readings
- Orthros GospelJohn 21:15-25
- Epistle1 Corinthians 9:2-12
- GospelMatthew 18:23-35
This Week
Little Ascetics Homeschool Co-op
Friday, August 21 — 9:30 AMByzantine Choir Practice
Friday, August 21 — 6:30 PMOpen to everyone, no experience needed — learn the liturgical hymns of the Divine Liturgy, Orthros, and Vespers.
Announcements
Town Hall This Sunday: The Parish Survey Results
The results of the parish survey are ready to share. Everyone is invited to the Town Hall meeting following Divine Liturgy this Sunday, hosted by Fr. Christian and Maximos (Lane) Thompson. Come hear what we said together — and what happens next.
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith — Begins September 9
Embark on a transformative nine-week journey into the heart of the Orthodox Christian faith — its theology, practices, and spiritual traditions. Classes meet every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. All are welcome — Orthodox, curious, and seeking alike.
- September 9 — The True Church: From Apostles to Today
- September 16 — Jesus Christ and Early Christian Heresies
- September 23 — The Mysteries of God
- September 30 — Orthodox Anthropology: Why is Man?
- October 7 — Asceticism: the Fight Against the Passions
- October 21 — The Liturgical Life of the Church
- October 28 — The Friends of Christ
- November 4 — Living the Faith: From Theory to Practice
- November 11 — Moving Forward: Q&A with Potluck Dinner
Questions? Email Fr. Christian at frchristian@stmarksgoc.org.
Reminder: School Supplies for Santos Elementary
The school year is here — we are collecting school supplies for the students of Santos Elementary. Every notebook, backpack, and box of crayons helps a neighborhood child start the year ready to learn. Thank you for your generosity.
The Parish Newsletter
Ministry news, Parish Council notes, the treasurer's report, and the month ahead — all in one place.
A Word on Stewardship
Our Stewardship Drive continues! God is doing great things in our community, and each of us is called to take part in His work. Stewardship sign-ups remain available near the entrance by the candles. 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
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.