Join Father Dominik this September 27th - October 7th on Royal Caribbean’s “Adventure of the Seas.” Enjoy a 10-night cruise from Cape Liberty sailing to Old Quebec. An “information meeting” will be scheduled in February for all those interested in joining Father on this tour of New England, enjoying the fall foliage and visiting shrines along the way, including a visit to the Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre on the St. Lawrence River. Forms are available in the Narthex or reserve online at ww.AnmarTravel.com, click on Fr. Dominik/St. Mark’s Cruise, or call Annette McAuliffe at 352-653-3898.

If you have not yet completed a pledge envelope, please do so now. Envelopes are available in the Narthex. WE NEED EVERY REGISTERED PARISHIONER TO COMPLETE AN ENVELOPE. You can complete and return an envelope in 3 ways: 1) make your pledge, complete and return the envelope; 2) if you can make only a small one-time donation, enclose it with the completed envelope; 3) if you are unable to make a donation at this time, complete an envelope anyway and indicate on it "unable to pledge at this time" and return the envelope. If we do not receive an envelope from you, we must at the direction of the Diocese, contact you by mail with a letter requesting your participation. Please save both you and us the bother of having to send letters by completing an envelope as soon as possible. Thank you!

To our seasonal residents: Please contact the Office at least 2 months prior to leaving FL if you do not want your Offertory envelopes sent to your Florida address, or if you want them mailed to an alternate address. Envelopes are mailed out every 2 months. The next cycle to go out is May/June. The other cycles are July/August, September/October, and November/December. Either call the Office at 352-347-9317 or email to: reception@stmarkrcc.com. Thank you.

Dignity Memorial, the nation's largest funeral provider invites you and your guests to join them on Thursday, February 21st, at 11 AM in the Social Hall. Along with a complimentary lunch and door prizes, you will receive valuable information on how pre-planning your funeral can reduce stress for your family, give you peace of mind, and save you money. Call today to reserve your seat - 732-991-7355. **Veterans, ask about our free benefits guide.**

Come and discover the history of many of the beautiful artworks contained within our Church. The stained glass windows, the amazing material from which the Stations of the Cross were created, and especially the little miracle of how we acquired our beautiful Black Madonna Icon. Plus so much more. You need no reservation to attend. Tours are on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM. Meet in the Narthex. Please note that tours will continue thru the summer.

Brought back by popular demand, the Adult Religious Education Ministry is presenting again the "Active Shooter Awareness Seminar" on Saturday, February 23rd, in the Saint Sebastian Enrichment Center from 9 AM until 12 noon. **Seating is limited.** Call 352-408-9687 to reserve your seat now!

The St. Mark Women's Guild is hosting a "Music Fair" featuring CLIFF MOODY AND REMEMBER WHEN. Join us for a swinging and toe-tapping time on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6 PM to 8:30+PM in the Social Hall. Tickets are $10 and will be on sale the weekends of February 3rd thru Feb. 17th. BYOB and your snacks.

The Right to Life Group will be praying the Rosary at 11:30 AM in the Church before the noon Mass. We meet every 4th Sunday of the month to pray the Rosary. Join us to pray for the safety of all the unborn as well as the continued success of the Alpha Center.

You have the opportunity right now to be a part of our new Prayer Garden which was just blessed and dedicated on February 10th by Bishop John Noonan. (Check out pictures in the Photo/Albums section.)Memorialized Paver Bricks are available in two sizes. You may donate a brick for yourself or someone else, to commemorate special occasions, or to honor or remember special loved ones. 4" x 8" brick(s) are $75 each; 8" x 8" brick(s) are $115 each. Order forms are available on the large bulletin board in the Narthex, right below the display of our new garden. Samples of the bricks are also on display in the Narthex by the forms. You can also download the order form by clicking the link above.

The Adult Religious Education Ministry is proud to present its 2018-2019 Season. We have scheduled a variety of classes to interest everyone. We are offering afternoon and evening classes. Be sure tp review the classes offered and the registration form via the link above. Please note: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES.

The 2019 Emmaus Experience for Women begins Monday, May 13th, at 3 PM and concludes on Wednesday, May 15th, at 4 PM at the Lake Yale Conference Center in Leesburg. If you missed getting a Registration Form the weekend of Feruary 2nd/3rd, forms are still available in the Narthex. For further information, please contact Michele Rumplasch at 352-350-2429.

The St. Mark. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #3296 are holding their 2019 Annual Golf Raffle. 1st prize: King Cobra F-Max Clubs 2nd prize: Two free golf lessons at Edwin Watts 3rd prize: $50 gift card at Edwin Watts. Tickets will be on sale outside the front of Church at all Masses beginning the weekend of Feb. 2/3 thru Feb. 23/24. $10 per ticket or 3 for $25. Only 300 tickets to be sold! Sponsored by Edwin Watts Golf. Drawing will be at the Feb. 27th Assembly Meeting.

St. Mark's Forty Hours' Devotion is moving from November to March this year. Adoration will begin Sunday, March 24th at 4 PM with Vespers Service in the Chapel. Adoration will continue through the night and next day and night and conclude at 12:00 Noon Mass on Tuesday, March 26th. The Blessed Sacrament will be put away Monday morning from before the 7:30 AM Mass until after 8:30 AM Mass, and again on Tuesday morning during the 7:30 AM Mass. THERE WILL NOT BE AN 8:30 AM MASS ON TUESDAY. Consider making the commitment to spend an hour with our Lord. What better Lenten practice could there be. The sign-up book will be located in the Narthex beginning March 1st.

The Knights of Columbus will be holding their Tootsie Roll Drive after all Masses the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd. Thank you for your support of the Knights in this effort.

The Knights of Columbus #14222 is again sponsoring it's "40 Cans Plus for 40 Days or $40" beginning Ash Wednesday, March 6th, thru April 14th. Canned and boxed food will be collected in the Conference Room each weekend. Cash donations will be gladly accepted. Checks should be made out to: Knights of Columbus. Cash or checks should be placed in the special box in the Conference Room. This is the perfect time to make use of those BOGO's at your favorite grocery store.

The National Cremation Society is offering an informational seminar to help you make the best decisions regarding your final wishes. The Seminar will be held on Friday, March 8th, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM in Room A of the Saint Sebastian Enrichment Center. To attend the seminar, please call Clare Spiegel, at 954-234-7766.

Join us on Tuesday, March 12th, at 5 PM in the Social Hall to experience this superb movie based on a true story. See how with Faith, everything is possible. Refreshments are available for a nominal fee. Free popcorn. Suggested donation is $3.

The Knights of Columbus Council #14222 is presenting a concert, featuring Cahal Dunne, on Sunday, March 24th, at 3:00 PM in our Social Hall. Tickets are just $15 and will go on sale the weekend of February 23/24. For information, contact Bill Delaney at 352-561-6130.

Boyle Imaging, LLC is again offering a series of 5 different preventive health screenings which will take place on Wednesday, March 27th, from 9 AM until 2 PM in the Social Hall. Because Boyle Imaging has seen many people decline screenings due to financial barriers, they now offer "Donation Only" fees, which means you pay only what you can afford. Appts are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. All screening reports are given to you the same day. Note: Boyle Imaging DOES NOT participate in any Medicare program and does not file any insurance. Call 352-490-5627 to schedule an appointment.

If you missed getting your copy of the new Parish Directory, they will be available at the Parish Office. Parishioners who had their Lifetouch portraits taken for the Directory are entitled to a FREE copy. Other registered parishioners may purchase one for just $5.