Join us as the FDNY 343 Memorial Club presents a REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at 10:00 AM in the church. Click the title for more information.

The Knights of Columbus are again selling 3' x 5' American MADE IN THE USA replacement flags for just $20. They will be on sale outside the front of the church each weekend from May 18th thru June 9th. They are also collecting worn and retired flags -- just place your old flags in the plastic binds located in the Narthex. The Knights will make sure that they are properly disposed of. Also available -- Residential Flag Kits for $10.

St. Mark was an evangelist, or Gospel writer. In fact, he was the pioneer in Gospel writing. His is the shortest and the oldest of the Gospels. Little is known of Mark except from the New Testament. He was not one of the twelve apostles, but was a member of the first Christian community. Mark had firsthand experience of the early Church and apostolic life. He was a traveling companion and assistant of Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey. Something happened to Mark on that journey, perhaps homesickness, so he returned to Jerusalem. The incident caused a quarrel between Paul and Barnabas. Barnabas, Mark’s cousin, was sympathetic toward Mark, but Paul would not hear of Mark accompanying them again. Later Paul and Mark must have been reconciled, because when Paul wrote to Timothy during his final imprisonment, he asked for Mark’s help. Mark’s Gospel was a great contribution to the Church. It included oral and written tradition concerning the words and deeds of Jesus. Mark probably secured some of his material from St. Peter. He shows Jesus as the suffering Son of God. Mark knew that to accept the Risen Jesus meant to come to terms with the cross. Jesus was glorified because he willingly allowed himself to suffer death for our salvation. Mark writes that anyone who wishes to follow Jesus must accept the cross. Mark wrote to proclaim the Good News to a community of both Jewish and Gentile Christians. His Gospel is direct and simple to read. He speaks to Christians about Jesus, who understands their difficulties and sufferings and will one day bring them to share with him eternal joy and glory. Traditionally Mark is thought to have been founder and bishop of the church of Alexandria, Egypt, where he was martyred. Over the years artists have given a symbol to each of the evangelists. Mark’s symbol is a winged lion because his Gospel begins with the story of John the Baptist who, like a roaring lion, called people to repent.

The St. Vincent de Paul Truck will be out in front of the social hall to pick up donations. Click the title or picture for more information.

There is too much information to share in individual news items at this time. This one news item provides links to updates and resources for you at this time. Click the title or image to open the page and read more.

Exposition and Adoration, Confessions, singing of the Chaplet and the Litany.

Click on the title or image for the latest updates from Most Reverend John Nooonan, Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando regarding: The Celebration of Mass, Sacrament of Penance, Anointing of the Sick, and Ministry to Visitors. Please Pray.

Fr. Rafal Kandora, Pastor, has implemented changes in response to health concerns. Click the title or image to read the full message.

“We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2 Cor 5:20)  Click the title or image to read Pope Francis' message to us for Lent 2020.

A pre-planning seminar will be held at the Social Hall on Tuesday, October 22, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Click the title or picture for more information.

The next church tour will take place on Thursday February 20 at 1.30 pm in the narthex. Come and tour St. Mark's! Our team is excited to show you the lovely Catholic iconic elements within St. Mark's. Learn about our beautiful windows, the Crucifixes, our unique Tabernacle, paintings, icons, statutes and Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Garden and Grotto.

Click on the text above or on the image to read about our Mission and to link to a beautiful Lenten Video presented by Fr. Britton.

Our Lenten Penance and Reconciliation Service will take place at 5 pm on Thursday March 26. The service will include Exposition and Benediction. There will be 14 priests to hear confessions.

Is He Worthy - Prepare your heart for Easter! Join the St. Mark Celebration Choir, directed by Roger Grenier, on Friday, April 3 at 5 pm, in the church. Free will offering.

Join Father Rafal on a Pilgrimage to Poland and Prague. Click on the image or title to see the brochure, or to register for the trip.

This program is very important; if you have not yet completed a pledge envelope, please do so now. click the image or the title for more information.

Join bestselling author Matthew Kelly on 12/16 at 7 pm, for an unforgettable and energetic evening designed to help you recognize the amazing possibilities God has planned for your life! Click on image to be directed to on-line ticket sales. If you would like to help with paper ticket sales, please email: reception@stmarkrcc.com

Hours: Monday -Thursday 9 AM to 1 PM, phone 352/245-4700. Their entrance is in the back of the Enrichment Center. Click the title or photo for more information.

Wedding anniversaries will no longer be allowed to be a Mass Intention; however they may be a Sanctuary Lamp Intention and the special occasion will be announced from the Altar. Anniversary blessings at Mass will continue. If you are celebrating a “SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY” in 2019, please notify the Parish Office as soon as possible to book your special occasion.

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