St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church

Weekly Bulletin · Week of October 18

St. Luke the Evangelist

Sunday, October 18, 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

Readings

Orthros Gospel: John 20:19-31
Epistle: Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18
Gospel: Luke 10:16-21

This Week

Bible Study: The Book of Acts
Wednesday, October 21 — 10:00 AM
All are welcome, whether or not you have been before.
Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
Wednesday, October 21 — 6:30 PM
Week six of nine. It is not too late to join.
St. Macrina's Homeschool Co-Op
Friday, October 23 — 9:30 AM
Our homeschooling families gather to learn together.
St. James the Brother of the Lord
Friday, October 23 — 6:00 PM
The Divine Liturgy of St. James, the ancient liturgy of the Church of Jerusalem, celebrated on his feast.
- 6:00 PMDivine Liturgy of St. James

Announcements

Parish General Assembly — Sunday, October 25

The Fall Parish General Assembly will be held on Sunday, October 25, following the Divine Liturgy.

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.

Athenian Night Returns — Saturday, November 7

Athenian Night returns on Saturday, November 7 at 4:30 PM in the George Papadeas Hall — appetizers, an authentic Mediterranean dinner, Greek and American music, Greek dancing by The Villages International Dance Troupe, raffle prizes and a Chinese auction. Tickets are $60 per person, available at Fellowship Hour through Joanne Veglas, or from Kathy Pangas at 561-827-6262. To donate items, gift cards or services for the auction and raffle, contact Ron Badami at 516-458-3844.

Community Service Opportunity for St. Mark's High Schoolers!

We know how important community service is for high school students trying to satisfy graduation or scholarship requirements. In fact, volunteering is a key requirement to be considered for the annual St. Mark's Scholarship. One great way to fulfill your hours right now is by helping our various ministries. Currently, the Events Planning Ministry is looking for volunteers to assist with Athenian Night on Saturday, November 7 — setting up the hall before the event, cleaning up after the event, and assisting with other event logistics. If you are interested in volunteering and securing your hours, contact Linda Arvanitis at linda@arvanitis.org or give her a text/call at 352-233-8910.

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. Child care is offered during the class, and we still need volunteers to help provide it — the sign-up sheet is on the candle table.

The Parish Newsletter

The October issue is out now — a note from the Parish Council on our Sunday growth, the return of Athenian Night, A Taste of Greece, the chapel iconography update, ministry news, and the parish by the numbers.

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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