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Events at St. Mary’s… and beyond!

Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events.

Campers chanting following Divine Liturgy

Led by Protopsalti Joseph Karos.
Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Summer Chant Seminar 2026

Protopsalti Joseph Karos, Instructor.

Greek Dance Practices to Resume June 1, 2026

Greek dance practices will resume on Monday, June 1, and continue through the summer months until our Greek Festival in September. We will be practicing dances for the performances at the Festival. All St. Mary’s youth, ages 6 to 18 years, are welcome to join. All veteran dancers (18+) are welcome to help with dance instruction. For further details and to register, please contact Tessie Bourdamis (tbourdamis@comcast.net) by Sunday, May 24.

Healing House Dinner and Bible Study
Saturday, July 18, 2026

Our next meal and Bible study for the women and children at the Healing House shelter will be Saturday, July 18. The meals are served every other month on third Saturday (except November which fluctuates). The time commitment is 5:00-7:30 PM. Needs for the meal are shared among the volunteers, these include a main dish, salad/side, beverages, dessert, plus tableware. Children are welcome, the kids of Healing House love the company! We ask that you prayerfully consider sharing your light with these moms and children who’ve had the courage to seek help in the depth of their difficulties. Please sign up to help HERE.

GOA Girl Delegates to the United Nations Program, 2026

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Program for Girl Delegates to the United Nations is seeking passionate, motivated, and committed high school students ages 15 & up who are eager to engage in global diplomacy, advocate for gender equality, and represent the voices of Orthodox young women at the United Nations. This program provides an opportunity for young women to gain firsthand experience in international relations, global policy discussions, and leadership development.

Find the application here. Application deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the GOA Girl Delegate Program provides a platform for girls to address issues related to rights of girls all over the world, their individual rights, and their beliefs through the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese at the United Nations.

Working in partnership with girl-focused organizations from around the world, our goal is to ensure that there are consistent opportunities for GOA Girl Delegates to participate in events and advocacy efforts at the UN both virtually and in person at the UN Headquarters in New York City.

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Students in high school;
• Have an interest in justice issues (including but not limited to environmental issues, access to education, digital divide, human trafficking, etc.);
• Be of the Greek Orthodox faith and a member of a parish.

Please note that the program has a highly competitive selection process. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss this incredible opportunity.

For more information, please contact Niki Devaris Morgulis at ndevarismorgulis@goarch.org.

Seeker Sunday

Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 11:45 AM • Fireside Room

For those seeking to become Orthodox Christians, we are here to guide you. Join us on the second Sunday of each month at 11:45 AM in the Fireside Room. Following the Divine Liturgy, we’ll gather for a discussion and Q&A led by clergy.

 

  • If you have questions or have specific topics you would like to discuss, please visit the Welcome Table after liturgy on Sundays or email: welcome@stmarysgoc.org

Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s

Check the Religious Education Schedule for St Mary’s Adult & Youth Classes, Bible Studies, Orthodox Catechism, & Other Educational Programs..