May Note from our Parish Nurse

May 25, 2020
"We Christians have been called to spread upon the earth the atmosphere of heaven, eternity, love, peace, truth and stillness. But it is very difficult since from our youth, we have learned anger and disobedience, we have become accustomed to approaching everyone with distrust and reserve. We have accepted much evil in our hearts and now we must get rid of it." ~  Elder Thaddeus, “Our Thoughts Determine our Lives" (160).      As Fr. Thaddeus stated, as Christians, we must rely on our faith and not fear.  We have such an incredible heritage in our Orthodoxy.    Glory be to…
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Letter to the parish from Fr. George

Mar 17, 2020
As you all are probably aware, Governor Baker issued new restrictions yesterday to public gatherings. The maximum amount of people that can gather in a place of worship is now 10 people. As of right now, this is in effect until April 7th. Therefore, we are making changes to the schedule of services. They are difficult decisions to make, but everyone today is having to make difficult decisions. We will not have any more services during the week as long as this restriction is in place. For the next two Sundays, only the clergy and a chanter will celebrate the…
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LENTEN MESSAGE FROM THE METROPOLITAN

Apr 05, 2019
Beloved Children of the Lord, Having gone to Greece and attended the blessed celebrations of Theophany, we took part in the meeting of the Holy Synod of the Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece. At that time, I discussed with the Synod the issue of the consecration of a Bishop for our Church in North and South America. My proposal was accepted by all the Hierarchs. I call on all Orthodox Christians to pray fervently, especially during this season of repentance, Great Lent, for the Holy Church, for the Metropolis, for our parishes, for our Monasteries, and for all our institutions.  As…
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Announcement Concerning the Upcoming Election of a New Bishop

Apr 01, 2019
Announcement from Presbyters' Council 2009-1Download Hellenic Orthodox Traditionalist Church of America, Holy Metropolis G.O.C. America March 18/31, 2019   Third Sunday of Great Lent, Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross ANNOUNCEMENT To the Reverend Clergy and Faithful of the Church Reverend Fathers and Beloved Children in the Lord, Christ is in our midst! His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius has directed the Presbyters’ Council to inform the reverend pastors and the faithful of upcoming significant events taking place in our Holy Synod. During Holy Week, the Holy Synod of Greece will begin its preparations for the making of Holy Chrism, ending with…
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April Announcements

Apr 04, 2018
201904 Bulletin ANNOUNCEMENTS /ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ 1. Every year during the holy period of Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha the church incurs more expenses than usual. There are more services and of course the church is decorated with palms and flowers during Holy Week. If you would like to help out with these costs, please speak with a council member so you can make a special donation. Κάθε χρόνο κατά τη διάρκεια των ιερών ημερών της Μεγάλης Σαρακοστής, της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας και του Αγίου Πάσχα, η εκκλησία έχει περισσότερα έξοδα ως συνήθως. Έχουμε περισσότερες ακολουθίες και η εκκλησία είναι στολιζμένει με…
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All For The Glory Of God

Nov 15, 2017
Since the early days of Christianity, from the moment the early Christians began to worship the Holy Trinity openly and freely, they began to adorn the world with beautiful structures, all for the Glory of God. And so, it is with the parishioners of Saint Mark of Ephesus. The parishioners have taken upon this task, inherited from our Christian ancestors, to adorn the town of Westwood with a beautiful Orthodox edifice, all for the Glory of God. The Parish of Saint Mark moved to the current location a little over four years ago. Once we moved in, we made minor…
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