St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church
Weekly Bulletin · Week of September 20
Sunday after Holy Cross
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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 Sunday
Services
- 8:30 AMOrthros
- 9:30 AMDivine Liturgy
- 10:45 AMSunday School
- 11:00 AMMemorial Service — Helen & Stavros Pangas, Christos & Alexandra Drivas
Readings
- Orthros Gospel: Luke 24:12-35
- Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20
- Gospel: Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
This Week
Bible Study: The Book of Acts
Wednesday, September 23 — 10:00 AMAll are welcome, whether or not you have been before.
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
Wednesday, September 23 — 6:30 PMWeek three of nine. It is not too late to join.
Divine Liturgy — St. Thecla & St. Silouan the Athonite
Thursday, September 24 — 9:15 AMThe Third Hour and the Divine Liturgy, keeping the memory of St. Thecla, Protomartyr and Equal to the Apostles, and of St. Silouan the Athonite.
St. Macrina's Homeschool Co-Op
Friday, September 25 — 9:30 AMOur homeschooling families gather to learn together.
Byzantine Choir Practice
Friday, September 25 — 6:30 PMAn opportunity to offer the talent of your voice to the glory of God.
Announcements
Memorials on Sunday, September 20
Memorials will be offered for +Helen Pangas and +Stavros Pangas; and for +Christos Drivas (68 years) and +Alexandra Drivas (34 years), the parents of Katherine Pangas and Vivian Badami. May their Memories be Eternal!
Sunday School & St. Macrina's Homeschool Co-op — Registration
Registration for the 2026–27 Sunday School year continues on Sundays following Divine Liturgy — and registration for St. Macrina's Homeschool Co-op, beginning in September, happens right alongside it. Find the registration table at coffee hour, or register your family online in a few minutes.
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith — Wednesdays
Our nine-week journey into the heart of the Orthodox Christian faith is under way, meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. It is not too late to join — all are welcome, Orthodox, curious, or somewhere in between.
The Parish Newsletter
The September issue is out now — a tribute to Fr. Christian, the Vision Ministry and the chapel iconography, Sunday School, ministry news, and the month ahead.
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
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