Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24, 2019 Page ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 7081 SE HWY 42, SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491 FOUNDED - SEPTEMBER 5, 2005 STAFFED BY THE PAULINE FATHERS Saturday VIGIL MASS: 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM SUNDAY MASS: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 NOON Confessions: SATURDAY — following the 8:00 am MASS, from 3:00 pM TO 3:45 pM, and by appointment. PARISH CLERGY AND STAFF REV. MARIUSZ DYMEK, OSPPE PASTOR - 352-638-2359 REV. DOMINIK LIBISZEWSKI, OSPPE PAROCHIAL VICAR - 352-638-2361 REV. LOUIS BIHR, Retired DEACON CHARLES CIMMINO 352-999-0567 - [email protected]DEACON ROBERT ESPOSITO, Retired DEACON ROGER GALLAGHER 850-276-6658 - [email protected]DEACON JOHN RUMPLASCH 352-350-2430 - [email protected]ACTING OFFICE MANAGER: TONI MALDONATO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: PATRICIA GRAY COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: AGGIE TAYLOR FINANCE OFFICE: DON CURTIS, MANAGER AND JOAN GOEBEL MUSIC DIRECTOR: ROGER GRENIER MAINTENANCE: CHRIS MORGAN, SUPERVISOR AND LARRY WAITE PARISH OFFICE HOURS: M. - Th. 8 AM - 4 PM Closed for Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Staffed Fridays: 9 AM - 12 Noon PARISH OFFICE PHONE: 352-347-9317 FAX #: 352-347-9749 EMAIL: [email protected]ONLINE AT: www.stmarkrcc.com “Where Friends Become Family” We, the Roman Catholic Community of St. Mark the Evangelist, seek to know the heart, see the face, and be the hands of Christ, Son of God and Son of Mary. February 24, 2019 daily mass: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 am and 8:30 am SATURDAY - 8:00 am
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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
7081 SE HWY 42, SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491
FOUNDED - SEPTEMBER 5, 2005
STAFFED BY THE PAULINE FATHERS
Saturday VIGIL MASS:
4:00 PM and 6:00 PM
SUNDAY MASS:
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM,
and 12:00 NOON
Confessions:
SATURDAY —
following the 8:00 am MASS,
from 3:00 pM TO 3:45 pM,
and by appointment.
PARISH CLERGY AND STAFF REV. MARIUSZ DYMEK, OSPPE PASTOR - 352-638-2359 REV. DOMINIK LIBISZEWSKI, OSPPE PAROCHIAL VICAR - 352-638-2361 REV. LOUIS BIHR, Retired DEACON CHARLES CIMMINO 352-999-0567 - [email protected] DEACON ROBERT ESPOSITO, Retired DEACON ROGER GALLAGHER 850-276-6658 - [email protected] DEACON JOHN RUMPLASCH 352-350-2430 - [email protected] ACTING OFFICE MANAGER: TONI MALDONATO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: PATRICIA GRAY COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT: AGGIE TAYLOR
FINANCE OFFICE: DON CURTIS, MANAGER AND JOAN GOEBEL MUSIC DIRECTOR: ROGER GRENIER
MAINTENANCE: CHRIS MORGAN, SUPERVISOR AND LARRY WAITE PARISH OFFICE HOURS: M. - Th. 8 AM - 4 PM Closed for Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Staffed Fridays: 9 AM - 12 Noon
Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to register as a parishioner,
arrange an appointment with a priest or deacon, or for the following sacraments:
ANOINTING OF THE SICK SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE BAPTISM COMMUNION CALLS
M A S S I N T E N T I O N S
February 25th - March 3rd
Monday, February 25 7:30 AM † Mary Gravina
8:30 AM † Yvonne and Emilie Bouchard
Tuesday, February 26 7:30 AM † Adam Smolen 8:30 AM † Anthony Benincasa
Wednesday, February 27 7:30 AM † Michael and Theresa Morrissey 8:30 AM † Earl Cafarelli
Thursday, February 28 7:30 AM † Robert Xavier
8:30 AM † Denny Brennan
Friday, March 1 7:30 AM † Raymond Poplaske 8:30 AM † Christopher Vicente
Saturday, March 2 8:00 AM St. Mark Mass Society 4:00 PM † Richard Ivcic 6:00 PM † Tom and Josephine Schinderle
Sunday, March 3
8:00 AM † Dee Perry 10:00 AM † Stanislawa and Antoni Nadolski 12:00 PM St. Mark’s Parishioners
† Indicates deceased.
Next Weekend’s Mass Celebrants
Schedule for March 2nd - 3rd
Saturday 4:00 PM - Fr. Dominik
Saturday 6:00 PM - Fr. Don
Sunday 8:00 AM - Fr. Dominik
Sunday 10:00 AM - Fr. Mariusz
Sunday 12:00 Noon - Fr. Lou
(Note: This schedule is always subject to change.
Check the website for the latest update.)
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Reflections on the Sunday Scripture
February 24, 2019
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
1 Samuel 26: 2, 709, 13, 22-23
1 Corinthians 15: 45-49 Luke: 6: 27-38
Gospel
Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. For if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. If you lend money to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, and get back the same amount. But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
“Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”
1. In today’s world, how well would these teachings work in political life? In international affairs? In our own lives?
2. What is the picture of God that Jesus presents here? Is this our image of God? Why/Why not?
(continued)
3. What motives does Jesus encourage for acting in the manner He recommends? Do these motives seem sufficient to us? Why/Why not?
4. Under what circumstances would you lend to those who might not repay you? Would you only
lend money to anyone who asked you? Would it only be to a family member, a close friend, or a person who you only slightly know, or how about a stranger?
How many times have we heard the stories of someone in need and a stranger helps them?
Then, later in life, that stranger receives much more than what he gave.
Lent Begins
March 6th
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon
All Masses will be in the Church
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Every Friday beginning March 8th
at 5:00 PM, followed by a “Simple
Soup Supper” in the Social Hall
LENTEN WEDNESDAY MASS
SCHEDULE CHANGE Beginning March 13th, Masses on the
5 Wednesdays of Lent will be at
7:30 AM and 5:00 PM
(No 8:30 AM Mass those 5 weeks)
** Wednesday of Holy Week **
Masses at 7:30 & 8:30 AM—due to the Parish Mission
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE Thursday, April 11th, at 5:00 PM
LENTEN MISSION Monday, April 15th, thru Wednesday,
April 17th, at 5:00 PM each evening
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
“Mass of the Lord’s Supper” Holy Thursday at 5:00 PM Followed by Adoration in the Chapel until 9:00 PM
“The Passion” Good Friday at 3:00 PM With Stations of the Cross at 5:00 PM
“Easter Vigil” Holy Saturday at 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday - at 8:00 & 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
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MINISTRY SCHEDULES
Women’s Guild 1st Tuesday 6:30 PM Maureen Monda
Secular Franciscan Order 1st Wednesday 9 AM Ray Baker
Divine Mercy Group 1st Wednesday 10:30 AM Valerie Newhoff
Respite Care 1st Wednesday 1 PM Carol Southfield
Men’s Guild 1st Wednesday 6 PM
Tom Feenaghty
Singles’ Social Group
2nd Sunday 1:30 PM Doris Goodwin Bob Harrison
Caregivers’ Support Group 2nd Wednesday 2 PM Samantha Wild
Men’s Emmaus Reunion 2nd Wednesday 6:30 PM Bruce Gintoft
Spiritual Book Discussion Group 3rd Tuesday 2 PM Lorraine Tinkler
Men’s Grief Support 3rd Tuesday 4 PM Bob Harrison
Catholic Daughters of the Americas 3rd Tuesday 6:30 PM Christina McClean
Divine Mercy Group 3rd Wednesday 10:30 AM Valerie Newhoff
K of C 3rd Degree 3rd Wednesday 7 PM Bill Delaney
Church Tours 3rd Thursday 1:30 PM Eileen Harburger
K of C 4th Degree 4th Wednesday 7 PM Gerry Becker
Donut Sunday Last Sunday of the Month In the Social Hall
Rosary Prayer Group Various Mondays 1 - 3 PM Nancy Ellison
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Last Tuesday of the Month 1 - 3 PM
Ann Esposito
RCIA Class Every Tuesday 6:30 PM Kathy Feenaghty Tom Feenaghty
Jim Lucas
Music Ministry Rehearsal - Thursday 6 PM Roger Grenier
Grief Support- Women and Men
January, May, and October Programs
Doris Goodwin
1st Week of the Month
2nd Week of the Month
3rd Week of the Month
4th Week of the Month
Various Schedules
A thought for today:
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator.
If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist.
If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist.
If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer.
But our greatest need was forgiveness, So God sent us a Savior. — Roy Lessin
WEEKLY PRAYER SERVICES
Recitation of the Rosary: Monday thru Friday after the 7:30 AM Mass,
Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass
Morning Prayers: Monday thru Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass,
Saturday after the Rosary
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass until noon
Exposition and Benediction: After the 8:30 AM Mass on the First Friday of the Month
Breath of God Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Social Hall.
If you need someone to pray with you, or for you, call Deacon Charlie Cimmino at 352-999-0567 or
Lorraine Heffner at 352-750-4552 for personal prayer.
Cenacle Prayer Group: Every Wednesday at 5:00 PM
at the home of Mario and Helen DeVito. Call 775-2066 for more information.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Friday after the 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM Masses
Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa: Saturday after the 8:00 AM Mass
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THIS WEEK ’S SCHEDULE
Feb 24 Donut Sunday After Mass 8:00 AM and
10:00 AM Mass
Feb 24 Right to Life Rosary 11:30 AM
Feb 25 Rosary Prayer Group 1:00 PM
Feb 25 Blessed Are They Who Mourn 1:30 PM
Feb 26 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
After 8:30 AM Mass till noon
Feb 26 Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00 PM
Feb 27 Women of Grace Study Group 9:30 AM
Feb 27 K of C 4th Degree & Raffle Drawing
7:00 PM
Feb 28 Adult Religious Education HCC Lecture #19/20
2:00 PM
“every individual who becomes pregnant has the
fundamental right to choose to carry a pregnancy to term, give birth to a child, or to have an abortion”, but “a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus shall not have independent rights under Vermont law.”
The bill was introduced the same day that New York passed, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed,
its reprehensible Reproductive Health Act on the anniversary of the 1973 US Supreme Court's
Roe v. Wade decision. The law now guarantees that abortion would remain legal in New York, even if the case were to be overturned by the
Supreme Court. The New York State Catholic Conference commented that “Our beloved state
has become a more dangerous one for women and their unborn babies.”
The proposed Virginia bill was narrowly defeated. It would have vastly widened the narrow rationale of Virginia law allowing third trimester abortions, by no longer requiring that a woman’s physical or mental health be “substantially and irremediably impaired” and only requiring the approval of the doctor performing the abortion. The bill would
have allowed abortion, virtually on demand, up until the point of birth.
In July 2018, Massachusetts passed a law that would ensure abortion remains legal in the state.
New Mexico's legislature is also considering an abortion rights law. The bill would repeal the
state’s laws criminalizing abortion, which date to the 1960s but have not been enforced since 1973.
Each of these bills has the intention of protecting a woman's right to choose a
death sentence for her unborn child should the Supreme Court ever overturn Roe v. Wade.
How about the rights of the 30,000,000+ unborn women and 30,000,000+ unborn men
that have been aborted since Roe v Wade?
The bishops of Florida ask us to pray for an end to abortion.
"Please pray for our elected and appointed leaders. Pray especially for those who support and celebrate
abortion, that their eyes will be opened to the atrocity of killing an innocent human life in a mother's womb.
Pray that those who are pro-life and oppose abortion are reassured and strengthened in their convictions.
Pray that all may recognize that devaluing the most innocent and vulnerable life leads to a coarseness and callousness towards one another and all life. And, pray
that we have the strength to continue to fight until the scourge of abortion is brought to an end."
Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act. — Attributed to Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Whatever happened to: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”?
The governments of many states seem determined to remove the first and foremost unalienable right, “The Right to Life”! St. Mark’s parishioners are
overwhelmingly supporting our Spiritual Adoption Program. Over 2000 prayer cards have been
accepted and our prayers are needed now, more than ever. The devil is hard at work to continue
the genocide known as abortion.
Several states have moved to enact stronger abortion rights since October's appointment of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice to replace the retiring justice Anthony Kennedy.
A bill was introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives that would prohibit public entities from interfering with or restricting women's access to abortion
The Freedom of Choice Act is meant to “safeguard the right to abortion” by ensuring it is
not “denied, restricted, or infringed.” It asserts that (continued)
is next meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, at 10:30 AM.
Open to men and women — as well as your non-parishioner friends.
We meet in Room A of the Saint Sebastian Enrichment Center.
For more information, contact Valerie Newhoff at 305-491-9878.
San Damiano Franciscan Fraternity
Come join us — our gatherings are held in the Social Hall
on the first Wednesday of the month after the 8:30 AM Mass.
We will be meeting on Wednesday, March 6th.
Any questions, call Ray Baker at 352-568-5627.
C A L L I N G A L L D U S T I N G A N G E L S !
We will be cleaning the Church on Monday, March 4th. Please meet in the Narthex after the 7:30 AM Mass.
Any quest ions , cal l Mani Wel ls at 352 -347 -4358.
To our Parishioners: Our “angels” would greatly appreciate it if you would pick up any loose items you may have left in your pew. Thank you!
Women’s Guild Meeting March 5th at 6:30 PM in the Social Hall
Spring is not far away, and that is the time we think of sprucing up our home. If you’re looking for some new and inspiring ideas, plan on attending our meeting.
You are in for a real treat. Ruth Dyer, Decorator, will be our guest speaker. Ruth features an article each Saturday in The Villages
Daily Sun. She will introduce different ways to decorate, and many times, using items we already have. I’m sure you’ll come away
with many ways to make your home “pop”!
Any questions, please call Vita Cirucci at 352-347-3924.
We are in need of volunteers who can develop the slides
that you see on the overhead screens each week.
If you know how to use Microsoft PowerPoint Software
—and you don’t need to be an expert— please contact Judy Devaney at 352-245-6878.
OUR CATHOLIC APPEAL The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida
If you have not yet picked up 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 a pledge and return your envelope, putting it in one of the boxes provided at all entrances. 2) If all you can do is a small donation, you can do that by enclosing the cash/check in your pledge envelope and returning it in one of the boxes provided at entrances. 3) If you cannot, or do not want to, donate at this time, we still need you to complete a pledge envelope indicating this and placing your pledge envelope into one of the collection boxes provided at entrances. The important thing is that we need you to return an envelope. We are required to contact every registered parishioner who has not responded to the appeal drive. If you want to avoid receiving letters from us, please make it easy for both of us and return your envelope. We have no desire to send out form letters. Thank you for participating in this year’s appeal. You are considered as “participating” as soon as you have returned your pledge envelope.
The Knights of Columbus
will be holding their Tootsie Roll Drive Fundraiser at all Masses the weekend of
March 2nd and 3rd.
Thank you for your support
of the Knights in this effort.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 24th St. Mark Social Hall - 3:00 PM
PRESENTED BY:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL # 14222
CHARITY FUND DRIVE
Tickets on sale now outside the
front of the Narthex.
Tickets $15
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Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer Garden and Grotto — Become a part of it!
You can still Memorialize a Paver Brick for placement in our new Prayer Garden.
Bricks are available in two different sizes, with
or without artwork. You may donate a brick for yourself or for someone
else, to commemorate a special occasion, or to honor or remember special loved ones.
4” x 8” Brick(s) are $75 each and 8” x 8” Brick(s) are $115 each.
These sample paver bricks are on display in the Narthex along with order forms.
Order forms can also be downloaded at www.stmarkrcc.com.
Completed forms must be returned to the Parish Office.
Orders will occur periodically until all pavers are memorialized.
Our warmest welcome
to St. Mark’s newest members:
David and Carol Allsworth Kathleen Blankenheim
Richard and Maryanne Cicchillo Mark and Paulina Coger
Michael and Brenda Embrescia Rosemary Finnerty
Ronald and Anne Hebert F. David and Mary Hegarty
Bob Kilkelly Vendel and Ellen Kovach
Thomas R. Lynch Ellen Murray
Michael and Elena O’Mahoney Walter and Ellen Thomas
We are so glad to have you
and hope you soon feel at home
here at St. Mark ~
“Where Friends Become Family.”
Thank You … Thank You … Thank You …
With your help “2018” was a record-breaking
year. Our Soup Kitchen served 38,159 clients
for their luncheon meal. Our Food Pantry took
applications for 12,982 clients, serving 32,626
family members. Combined together, we
touched the lives of ….70,785 family members.
Never could we have achieved this remarkable
service from our Ministry to the Poor
without your support through donations,
volunteering, and most importantly,
Prayer for continued service.
This past year has been a challenge, with moving
out of our old facility and moving to our new
facility all at the same time. Yet, with the
cooperation of our wonderful volunteers and
donors, we were able to succeed. Your continued
support and Prayers are examples of what our
Parish is known for…. “The Little Church
with the Big Heart.”
Sincerely, Mary Ann Gricar
St. Theresa’s Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
Change in Policy on Use of
Social Hall for Funeral Repasts
Registered parishioners have always had the
privilege of using the Social Hall for a repast
after a Funeral Mass.
Effective February 1, 2019, the Social Hall may
now be used for a repast only when there is an
expected group of 50 or more persons.
A caterer must also be arranged.
We regret having to make this change. However,
our hospitality volunteers just cannot continue
to handle the number of requests for
setup, serving and cleanup assistance.
We hope that all of our
parishioners will understand.
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Come Join Fr. Dominik on a Cruise experience
like none other!
September 27th - October 7th
on Royal Caribbean’s “Adventure of the Seas.”
Enjoy a 10-night cruise from Cape Liberty sailing to Old Quebec.
Father will be celebrating Mass for you at an exquisite different shrine each
day. Then enjoy original production showstoppers and fine cuisine every night.
You’ll have plenty of time for relaxation, fine dining, and beautiful ocean views.
Port visits include: Cape Liberty, Bar Harbor, Portland, St. John,
Halifax, Charlottetown, and Quebec City.
Call or go online now if you are 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 www.AnmarTravel.com,
click on Fr. Dominik/St. Mark’s Cruise,
or call Annette McAuliffe at 352-653-3898. St. Anne de Beaupre By: Didier Moïse
To Our Seasonal Residents, Please contact the Office at least 2 months prior to leaving Florida 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 this year are July/August, September/October, and November/December.
Please fill out the form below and return it to the Office, or you can email this information to us at: [email protected].
Hold Start Date: __________________________________
Hold Finish Date: __________________________________
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BOYLE IMAGING, LLC
is again offering a series of 5 different preventive health screenings here at St. Mark.
If you missed them in January, you have another opportunity to take advantage of this very economical medical service.
Screenings will take place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27th, in the Social Hall.
Because Boyle Imaging has seen many people decline screenings due to financial barriers, they now offer an alternative. In addition to their usual fee schedule, they now have an additional option of “Donation only,” meaning you pay only what you can afford.
Individual financial circumstances don’t have to be a barrier to receive screenings that can potentially save your life.
It is recommended you call for an appointment; however, 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 your appointment.
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Secular Order Discalced Carmelites
Men and women, do you find yourself wishing and praying about ways to deepen your spiritual life?
The Regina Pacis Discalced Carmelite Secular Order may be able to help in your discernment.
Visitors are welcome at our meetings on the first Saturday of each month, held at
Our Lady of the Springs Parish in Ocala.
For more information, please call: Joanne Harris at 352-465-0170,
or Louise Kovatch at 352-753-7460, or an OCDS member in your parish.
“Contemplation is nothing else than a secret and peaceful and loving inflow of God, which, if not hampered, fires the soul in the spirit of love.”
— St. John of the Cross
St. Teresa of Avila St. John of the Cross
St. Patrick’S BreakfaSt
March 15th at 9:00 AM,
after the 8:30 AM Mass
in St. Timothy’s Church Hall.
Sponsored by the
Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Enjoy a rousing breakfast with
lots of Irish soda bread and
plenty of Irish music!
Tickets are just $10 and will be
available for sale between
3:30 and 5:30 PM Saturdays and
between 9:30 and 11:30 AM Sundays
in the Conference Room across from the
St. Mark Church Office on the weekends
of March 2nd/3rd and 9th/10th only.
Make sure to stop by and pick up
your tickets early before they
are sold out!
Marriage Encounter Monthly Meeting
If you have been on a Marriage Encounter weekend, you are invited to join other WWME couples at monthly Circle Image meetings.
The next meeting will be Saturday, March 9th.
Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at 7:30 PM in St. Timothy’s Ministry Building.
For more information, call Gerry or Judy Becker at 352-259-8359.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the first Wednesday each month at 9:30 AM at St. Timothy Catholic Church, in Room 3 of the Ministry Building. This is a non-denominational group which
welcomes all cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and friends.
For additional information, please call: Dr. Hector Morales 352-430-2120, Michele Brady 352-566-7160, or Betty Anderson 352-753-4068.
Forty Hours Devotion Please note that this year, our Forty Hours Devotion will move to the Lenten season.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 24th thru Tuesday, March 27th. Keep an eye on future bulletins for information on signing up
to spend an hour with Our Lord and make your Lent especially meaningful.
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - A HISTORY
Below is a list of the classes available this year. You may sign up for just one, two or all classes. Forms are available in the Narthex.
HCC 19/20
Lecture #19 - Scholastic Thought Lecture #20 - Medieval Mysticism
Thursday February 28, 2019
2 - 4 PM Kevin Coffey
HCC 21/22
Lecture #21 - The Great Schism and the Conciliar Age Lecture #22 - The Renaissance Church
Thursday March 14, 2019
2 - 4 PM Gerry Dye
HCC 23/24
Lecture #23 - Luther, Calvin and the Reformation Lecture #24 - Catholic Responses - The Council of Trent
Thursday March 28, 2019
2 - 4 PM Bernadette Harvey
HCC 25/26
Lecture #25 - The Jesuits Lecture #26 - Catholicism in Asia and the New World
Thursday September 12, 2019
2 - 4 PM Gerry Dye
HCC 27/28
Lecture #27 - American Catholicism Lecture #28 - The Church in the Age of Reason
Thursday September 26, 2019
2 - 4 PM Mary Jane Guy
HCC 29/30
Lecture #29 - Pius IX and Papal Infallibility Lecture #30 - Leo XIII and The Modern World
Thursday October 10, 2019
2 - 4 PM Kathy Villella
HCC 31/32
Lecture #31 - The Eastern Catholic Churches Lecture #32 - The Second Vatican Council
Thursday October 24, 2019
2 - 4 PM Barbara Lutz
HCC 33/34
Lecture #33 - The Catholic Church Looks Outward Lecture #34 - The Challenges of New Theologies
Thursday November 7, 2019
2 - 4 PM Barbara Cross
HCC 35/36
Lecture #35 - John Paul II and The 21st Century Church Lecture #36 - One? Holy? Catholic? Apostolic?
Thursday November 14, 2019
2 - 4 PM Gerry Dye
St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church 9926 SE 36th Ave. (CR467) Belleview, FL,
19th Annual Greek Festival
Friday & Saturday, March 8th & 9th, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 10th, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Featuring authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music,
folk dancers, a variety of vendors, FREE activities for children, door prizes,
raffles and much more.
****FREE PARKING**** Admission $2 donation
** Children under 12 FREE**
Visit our website at: www.GreekFestivalOcala.com
for more information.
St. Timothy Knights Of Columbus Saturday … March 9th
• Orange Blossom Hills Country Club, The Villages, FL
• $75/Per Person .. Includes Golf & Awards Luncheon
• 4–Person Scramble … 18 Holes … (Shotgun Starts)
• First Flight starts at 8:00AM … Check-In 6:45AM
• Second Flight starts at 1:00PM … Check-In 11:45AM
• Snacks and beverages provided on course
• Awards luncheon after the completion of each flight
Tournament Registration: February 4th Thru March 7th
ZENIT-NEWS FROM THE VATICAN IN OTHER LANGUAGES: http://zenit.org/
(Please note that some of these websites
cannot be accessed if using https: - only with http:)
Have you remembered
our Church
in your will?
It’s an excellent way for you to support
St. Mark’s. Leave a bequest in your will or
living trust. How better to be remembered
than with this lasting legacy.
St. Mark’s Lending Library
Now open from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday thru Thursday. We are also
open during Donut Sundays. Rather than a Library helper assisting you,
we are operating on an “honor system” where you can check out and
return items on your own. Entrance to the Library is thru the Social Hall.
Check the parish website for a full listing of the reading and listening items available to you.
Go to: www.stmarkrcc.com, click on Lending Library in the News section
and follow the directions. No donations can be taken at this time!
A V A I L A B L E M A S S I N T E N T I O N S
In addition to our 2019 Mass Book Intentions, we are offering the opportunity
for you to have Masses said by either Father Rafal Glinkowski or
Father Sebastian Hanks at our Pauline Fathers Monastery in Kittanning, PA. These Masses will be announced in the
bulletin on the first weekend of the month following the month
in which the Masses were offered.
Also, the St. Mark Mass Society offers you the opportunity to offer Masses
for an entire year for yourself or a loved one. Those enrolled in the Mass Society are prayed for at the
8:00 AM Mass on the First Saturday of each month for 12 months.
Offering a Mass for someone is one of the best gifts you can give them, whether to celebrate a birthday or anniversary or
to offer healing to someone sick. Cards are $10, and there are several
different styles from which you can choose.
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St. Mark The Evangelist
Pastoral Council Members 2018-2019
Patricia Baxter 314-503-6202
Judy Becker 352-259-8359
Dick Finlin 615-714-4205
Bob Fountain 812-204-5167
Carmen Guerette 352-753-5242
Ron Hoppe 352-347-0685
Sonia Koudelka 352-430-0045
Mac McClean 352-775-2912
John McHale 352-430-1857
Robert Moore 517-215-3855
Anita Paul 540-905-3971
Cathy Ruehl 352-399-2693
Anne Russell 914-907-1476
David Schissler 352-638-0581
LITURGY/WORSHIP - SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Altar Linens Maureen Clooney 352- 259-4215 Altar Servers Catherine Miller 352- 233-3106 Extraordinary Ministers Joan Andre 352-430-0674 Multi-Media Ministry Judy & Mark Devaney 352-245-6878 Music Ministry Roger Grenier (Ext. 228) 352-347-9317 Readers Peggy Serkies 352-259-1027 Sacristans Phil Arcoria 410-262-6166 Jay Clooney 352-259-4215 Ushers Jed Hayden 352-775-4279
SPIRITUALITY
Cenacle Prayer Group Mario & Helen DeVito 352-775-2066 Charismatic Prayer Group Jack & Lorraine Heffner 352-750-4552 Divine Mercy Group Valerie Newhoff 305-491-9878 Emmaus for Men Paul Powers 352-750-0526 Bruce Gintoft 414-418-0368 Emmaus for Women Michele Rumplasch 352-350-2429 Marriage Encounter Judy & Gerry Becker 352-259-8359 Prayer Shawl Ministry Ann Esposito 352-259-1560 Rosary Prayer Group Nancy Ellison 352-431-8935 Secular Order of Franciscans Ray Baker 352-568-5627 Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites Mary Clare Maillet 352-751-6723 Small Christian Communities Ken & Antoinette Kelly 352-259-8672 Spiritual Book Discussion Group Lorraine Tinkler 352-259-8893
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Adult Religious Education Francine DiScala 352-750-2095 R.C.I.A. Kathy & Tom Feenaghty 352-751-3732 Jim Lucas 352-504-8898
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Bulletin Announcements should be sent to the Church Office for approval 3 WEEKS in advance of publication date.
PASTORAL CARE / SERVICES Caregivers’ Support Samantha Wild 317-694-3595 Communion Service Lorraine Richard 352-250-0645 Grief Support Doris Goodwin 352-751-3625 Love Thy Neighbor Roy Bayless 352-552-4194 Men’s Grief Support Bob Harrison 352-753-7047 Ministry of Consolation Joan Andre 352-430-0674 Ministry to the Sick Mary Sceppa 352-751-1327 Kevin Coffey 352-561-2828 Respite Care Carol Southfield 352-750-4259 Karen O’Farrell 317-407-7151 Right to Life Anne Russell 914-907-1476 St. Vincent de Paul Pat Baubonis & Melanie Michelette 352- 245-4700
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Daughters Christina McClean 352-775-2912 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Bill Delaney 352-561-6130 K of C 4th Degree Gerry Becker 352-259-8359 Men’s Guild Tom Feenaghty 352-751-3732 Singles’ Social Group Doris Goodwin 352-751-3625 Bob Harrison 352-753-7047 Women’s Guild Maureen Monda 352-751-4769
SUPPORTING MINISTRIES 20/20 Ken Lineman Lenny Capobianco 352-750-9700 Church Tours Eileen Harburger 352-750-6577 Decorating Ministry Loretta Huechert 352-633-0198 Dusting Angels Mani Wells 352-347-4358 Finance Committee Harold Tinkler 352-259-8893 Garden Club Chris Morgan (Ext. 250) 352-347-9317 Hospitality Carol Simmons 352-259-7502 Lending Library Nancy Ellison 352-431-8935 One Family Carol Simmons 352-259-7502 Francine DiScala 352-750-2095 Webmaster Janet Lockhart 412-480-2652
If you are hospitalized here at The
Villages Hospital, please remember:
When you are in the hospital, let Admitting know that you are a Catholic and would like to be on the list for Visitation and Communion.
If your condition changes and you want an Anointing, St. Timothy’s will send a priest. If you want a Clergy from St. Mark for Anointing, call the office to schedule.
The Villages Hospital is served by all three Parishes for Communion: — St. Mark goes Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays — St. Vincent de Paul goes Mondays — St. Timothy goes Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays
