Parish Calendar

Parish service schedule for July, August, and September 2025

Office Hours during the months of July, August, and September will be by appointment. Please contact Fr. Nichalas if you would like an appointment.

(frnichalas@gmail.com, or 641-530-1253)

FELLOWSHIP HOUR SIGN UP SHEET: Please remember to sign up to offer one item for fellowship and/or your services for set-up/clean-up on Sundays following the Divine Liturgy. A signup sheet will be available downstairs in the parish hall for the needed Sundays.  

We will celebrate our parish’s feast day this year on Tuesday, August 5^th, with Great Vespers at 6:30 pm and on Wednesday, August 6^th, starting at 9:00 am. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago as well as clergy and parishioners from St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, MN will be celebrating with us this year. Please plan to attend. 

The fasting period in memory of the Mother of God on the occasion of her Falling Asleep takes place each year from August 1^st until August 14^th. Fish is allowed on August 6^th.

We are planning for an End-of-Summer Youth Gathering on August 16^th for ages 5 and above. More information will be provided to the parents.

Sunday school will start on Sunday, September 28^th. Children ages 5 to 12 will proceed to the Sunday school room following the reception of Holy Communion.  

Our parish will once again participate in the NIDAT Ethnic Lunch on Friday, September 19^th. This is an opportunity for us to use our skills to benefit the community and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you are able to help, please contact Presvytera Evangelia at 641-530-5324.  Last year we provided almost $1500 that was divided between the Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters and the Caring Pregnancy Center of Mason City.

Parish Schedule

July, 20^th, 6^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

July, 26^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

July, 27^th, 7^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August 1^st, Friday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

                   Registration for Family Camp opens. www.stmaryscamp.com/family-camp/

August 2^nd, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 3^rd, Sunday, 8^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August, 4^th, Monday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 5:15 pm

August 5^th, Tuesday, Hierarchal Great Vespers for the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord, at 6:30 pm, His Eminence will offer a homily to the community, light snacks to follow

August 6^th, Tuesday, Orthros at 9:00 am, Hierarchal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael at 10:00 am. Lunch and pastoral visit to follow the services.

                    Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 7^th, Thursday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 8^th, Friday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 9^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 10^th, 9^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August 11^th, 12^th, and 13^th, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos 6:00 pm

August 14^th, Thursday, Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 15^th, Friday, Feast Day for the Dormition of the Theotokos, Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am

August, 16^th, Saturday, Parish End-of-Summer Youth Gathering

                                      NO Great Vespers

August 17^th, Sunday, 10^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August 23^rd, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 24^th, Sunday, 11^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August 29^th, Friday, Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am

August 30^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 31^st, Sunday, 12^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

September 6^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 7^th, Sunday, Sunday before the Cross, Orthros, 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy, 9:30 am

                                      Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 8^th, Monday, Nativity of the Theotokos, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am

September 13^th, Saturday, Great Vespers for the Elevation of the Holy Cross at 6:00 pm

September 14^th, Sunday, Elevation of the Holy Cross, Orthros at 9:00 am,

                                        Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am (Fasting Day)

September 19^th, Parish Outreach/ Evangelism Event, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Central Park, Mason City.

Volunteers needed! Food and Orthodoxy offered.

September 20^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 21^st, Sunday, Sunday after the Holy Cross, Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

September 23^rd, Tuesday, Great Vespers for St. Thekla at 6:00 pm

September 24^th, Wednesday, St. Thekla Equal to the Apostles, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am

September 27^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 28^th, Sunday, 1^st Sunday of St. Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 1^st, Wednesday, Protection of the Theotokos, Paraklesis at 7:00 pm

October 4^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

October 5^th, Sunday, 2^nd Sunday of Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 11^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

October 12^th, Sunday of the 7^th Ecumenical Council, Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 17^th through the 19^th, St. Mary’s Family Camp

October 18^th, Saturday, NO GREAT VESPERS

October 19^th, Sunday, 3^rd Sunday of Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 22^nd, Wednesday, Vesperal Divine Liturgy for St. James the Apostle at 7:00 pm

                                       We will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy of St. James

October 25^th, Saturday, Vespers for Sunday and St. Demetrios at 6:00 pm

October 26^th, Sunday, 6^th Sunday of Luke and St. Demetrios, Orthros 9:00, Divine Liturgy 9:30

October 28^th, Tuesday, Protection of the Theotokos, Paraklesis at 6:00 pm

November 1^st, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm