Father Rafal Kandora returns to St Mark the Evangelist on September 1st as our new Pastor. Father Rafal previously served here as Parochial Vicar, 2015 - 2017. Father Rafal was most recently Pastor at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr in Manhattan. A welcoming event has been organized for parishioners to "Meet the Pastor" on Sunday, September 29, after 8 am and 10 am masses in the Social Hall.

The Adult Religious Education Ministry is very pleased to present our 2019-2020 Season. This year we are offering a variety of educational and spiritual opportunities for you to select. We are also happy to once again have the services of Saint Leo University professors offering college courses. Please use the attached Registration Form for all classes being offered. You may also pick up a Catalog in the Narthex for a complete description of each course.

We are preparing to begin our 2019/2020 R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Program. This program is designed for: adults who have never been Baptized, and who are interested in becoming Catholic; for those who are Baptized into another denomination and have an interest in becoming Catholic; for those who are Catholic but have not yet received Holy Communion and/or Confirmation; and for those who are Catholic and wish to know more about their faith, or are seeking a refresher course. The registration process will continue thru the summer. Weekly sessions run from September through May. If you are interested, contact Jim Lucas at 352-504-8898 or Kathy/Tom Feenaghty at 352-751-3732.

St Mark the Evangelist Church is actively seeking an Operations Manager who supports the pastor’s responsibilities for the Parish and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the parish as they apply to staff positions supporting accounting, maintenance, volunteers, vendor management, and all other projects as defined by the Pastor. In collaboration with the Pastor, the Operations Manager develops comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the Parish’s goals and objectives. The Operations Manager enables the efficient and effective administration of Parish resources. 32 hours per week, Monday – Thursday. Closing Date: Sept. 13, 2019. To view the Job Description and instructions on applying, please go to: https://www.orlandodiocese.org/job/operations-manager-12/

Attention Men of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish! This year's retreat will be held on November 5th thru 7th, at the Lake Yale Conference Center. Registration forms can be picked up in the Narthex under the bulletin board. For any questions, contact Bruce Gintoft at 414-418-0368. Click on the word "Forms" in the heading above to download registration form and information.

Join us in the Chapel on Monday, August 19th, at 6:30 PM for a Charismatic Mass. Fr. Dominik will be the celebrant and prayer teams will be available after Mass for anyone who is interested.

There will be an informative meeting for everyone who has booked onto the cruise. Plan to attend Tuesday, August 20th, at 1 PM in Rooms B & C of the Saint Sebastian Enrichment Center. Meet with Father Dominik and Annette McAuliffe, of Cruise Planners. A short video will be shown and Annette will be available to answer any questions you may have. Shore excursions, dinner arrangements and transportation to the airport will be discussed. It's not too late to register for this September 27th - October 7th cruise on Royal Caribbean’s “Adventure of the Seas.” Enjoy a 10-night cruise from Cape Liberty sailing to Old Quebec via a tour of New England, enjoying the fall foliage. Father will be celebrating Mass for you each morning. The tour highlight is 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.

The Pauline Fathers invite you to join them for the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa at the National Shrine in Doylestown. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 25th. This Icon was blessed and personally signed by Pope John Paul II. The crowns will be blessed by Pope Francis. They are replicas of the crowns offered by Pope Clement XI for the original Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland back in 1717. On the occasion of the Coronation, Pope Francis has granted all pilgrims who visit the Shrine from the beginning of May until the end of October a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions. Everyone is invited to at least prepare spiritually for this blessed occasion through novenas, personal prayer, night vigil prayers at the Shrine, and receipt of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Visit the sight linked above for more information.

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.

Session 28 will be starting September 1st. Enroll now for a chance to win 1 of 4 $25 prizes each week for 20 weeks - or the grand prizes of $400, $300, $200 or $100. To enter, send your name, address, phone number and ENVELOPE NUMBER along with a check for $20 - made out to St. Mark Men's Guild. Just place it in an envelope marked 20/20 Club and drop it in the collection basket any weekend up thru August 25th. You can also mail it to St. Mark's to attention of Lenny Capobianco, 20/20 Chairman.

The National Cremation Society is again offering an informational seminar to help you make the best decisions regarding your final wishes. The seminar will be held on Friday, May 6th, from 10:30 AM until 12 Noon in Room A of the Saint Sebastian Enrichment Center. Refreshments will be served. Find out the many advantages of pre-arranging your funeral. To attend the seminar, please RSVP to Clare Spiegel at 954-234-7766.

Join us as the FDNY 343 Memorial Club presents a REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at 10:00 AM in the church. Opening this year's service will be our new Pastor, Fr. Rafal. Music by Roger Grenier. Main Speaker is Bob Kane, President of FDNY 343 Club. Special Guests are the Choralettes. Let us not forget the memories of those who perished on 09/11/01.

The 2020 St. Mark Mass Book will open on Thursday, Sept. 19th, at 9:00 AM at the Saint Sebastian Enrichment Center. Due to the overwhelming demand for Mass Intentions here at St. Mark, and the fact that Canon Law Rule only permits the celebrant to offer one Mass Intention per Mass, parishioners are limited to three '2020' Mass Intentions per family at this time. Please be advised that in 2020, there will be NO 6:00 PM Saturday Masses at all. Also, there will be only ONE Daily Weekday Mass at 8:00 AM.

St. Mark invites you to "One Body in Christ" an International Parish Mass and Multi-National Reception. Come and celebrate the variety of cultures and traditions that are present within our Catholic Community. Fr. Dominik will celebrate the 10:00 AM Mass. An "International Food" Reception will follow immediately after Mass in the Social Hall. Everyone is proudly represent their country by wearing their "native dress" or bringing their country's flag. We will all be able to appreciate the variety of cultures thru language, food, and dress while still being "One Body in Christ."

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Our Lady of Czestochowa Court #2704, is sponsoring their annual fashion show and luncheon featuring Chico Fashions. It will be held at Katie Belle's in Spanish Springs on Wed. Oct. 23rd from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Reservations are required!! Raffle prizes and 50/50 Chances. Tickets are $28 and on sale now by calling Katie Belle's at 352-753-9411 or visit http://katiebellesthevillages.com. Proceeds support Tri-County Charities.

St. Mark and the Knights present the 12th Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance on Saturday, December 14th. Doors open at 6 PM in the Social Hall. Buffet Dinner by La Hacienda Catering will be served at 6:30 PM. Music/Dancing by "Danny & Johnny" from 7 PM until 10 PM. Dress is business casual. Cost is $35/person, and tickets will go on sale in October after all Masses. Need more information, contact Kevin Flynn at 585-729-4819 or Ed Stansfield at 908-278-1022.

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.

Beginning in 2019, St. Mark's Lending Library is open each Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 AM till 3:00 PM in addition to the last Sunday of each month during "Donut Sunday." The Library is now operating on an "Honor System" where you can check out and return books and other media yourself. There will not be a "Library helper" on premises. Stop by our new super comfortable location on the side of the Social Hall and check out all the many resources available to read, watch, or listen to. Entrance to the Library is thru the Social Hall only. To view our catalog, simply click the photo of the library on the left. You will be redirected to our Library Resources.

Shop our Lighthouse Rack located in the Narthex. We offer a great selection of inspirational CDs and books that come in handy as gifts or for your own personal use. Right next to the Lighthouse rack you will find a beautiful selection of "Care Notes." These are free booklets covering almost every occasion where someone needs some comfort and support.

We are again offering the opportunity for you to have Masses said by Father Rafal Glinkowski or Father Sebastian Hanks at our Pauline Fathers Monastery in Kittanning, PA. Fathers will be offering Masses for our St. Mark intentions. These Masses will be announced in the bulletin on the first weekend of the month following the month in which the masses were offered. If you would like to have a Mass offered in Kittanning, please stop by the Parish Office during regular office hours to complete your request.