Special Announcements & Events

The Light At the End of the Tunnel: Dealing with the Oncoming Train

February 11, 2016
What do you do when life gives you lemons? Join us for this dynamic and engaging retreat on the Orthodox perspective of facing life’s challenges! The Antiochian Women of the Diocese of Worcester & New England are pleased to present the 2016 Pre-Lenten Retreat with featured speaker, V. Rev. Michael Keiser, Chair of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Missions & Evangelism. Join us on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 9am - 2:30 pm at St. John of Damascus Church, 300 West Street, Dedham, MA. Read more »
 

2016 Chinese New Year Missions Breakfast Sunday

February 05, 2016
The 11th Annual Event will be held on Sunday February 21, 2016 after Divine Liturgy to benefit the Chinese Translation Project via the Orthodox Fellowship of All Saints of China (OFASC) Read more »
 

Epiphany 2016 - Blessing of Homes

January 07, 2016
The central sign of our acceptance of God's sanctification of the creation is the blessing of the homes of faithful Orthodox Christians. Read more »
 

Young Adult Ministry Luncheon and Planning Session

December 11, 2015
We are starting a young adult group at St. Mary's in Cambridge and we'd love to hear from you about what sort of events and activities we should plan for the coming year! Join us this Sunday after Liturgy in the Church Hall starting at 12:00 for a delicious lunch and an engaging activity to begin planning. Read more »
 

2015 Diocese Christmas Concert

November 19, 2015
Support IOCC's Syrian Relief Fund and enjoy a wonderful Christmas tradition at the 26th Diocese of Worcester Christmas Concert! Saturday, December 5 at 6pm in Worcester, MA and Sunday, December 6 at 3 pm in Dedham, MA Read more »
 

Annual Thanksgiving Charity Bake Sale

November 18, 2015
This Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 is the Annual Thanksgiving Charity Bake Sale! All proceeds to benefit the Convent of Saidnaya, North West of Damascus in Syria. Plan on purchasing all your holiday breads, pies, goodies, Syrian pastries and much more! Read more »
 

Registration for Adult Catechism Program is Now Open

October 12, 2015
Open registration is now available for the Adult Catechism program at St. Mary's Church. Classes will be held every Sunday morning at 9:00 am, beginning next Sunday, October 18, and running regularly through April 2016. These classes are free and open to new members of our community who are exploring the Orthodox Faith. Read more »
 

Liturgy as Philanthropy: Fall Liturgy Retreat

October 12, 2015
A Fall Liturgy Retreat for Church School children and families will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. (This is Veteran’s Day - a day off of school for many students and off of work for some adults.). Read more »
 

St. Mary Women’s Club 2015 Sfeeha Sale has Begun

October 07, 2015
The Women’s Club is offering for purchase freshly made Sfeeha (ground lamb-meat pizza pies with onion, pine nuts & seasonings). Everything is cooked with the finest of ingredients and ready to eat now or freeze for the holidays! Order Deadline is Sunday, October 25, 2015! Read more »
 

Music, Photographs and Stories from Syria

October 01, 2015
How does a punk rock drummer from Washington, D.C. end up helping to archive Syrian history? This year's annual Fr. John vonHolzhausen Lecturer will answer that question on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 12:30 pm, in a talk entitled Music, Photographs and Stories from Syria. Read more »