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Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. The event begins with Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral at 9 a.m. at 192 South Stone Ave.

After all the people had been baptized
 and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, 
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove.
 And a voice came from heaven said,
 "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Lk. 3:21-22

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“It was not made known to people in other generations 
as it has now been revealed
 to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:
 that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” Eph. 3:5-6

"And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart." Luke 2:19

“Pardon, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. Now I, in turn, give him to the LORD; as long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the LORD.” 1 SM 1: 20

The connection between the Crib and the Cross is expressed in the Christmas Carol, "The Holly and the Ivy." The holly bears a berry, as red as any blood… The holly bears a prickle, as sharp as any thorn… The holly bears a bark, as bitter as any gall… 

Faith begins in us by listening to God's Word and then acting on it. “It is not I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Gal. 2:20.

Quotes from our teen group about today's gospel: "John, 'being not worthy enough to loosen the sandals,' and how we are not worthy of God's love but still he loves us no matter what." "We should preach the good news to others lacking faith because they need it the most."

Our interim director of music, Marisa Troppy, will be returning soon. Here is a sample of her performing in a church in Norway.

“I am confident of this, that the one who began the good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 1:8-11

The new exit to Shannon Rd. and, from there, Tangerine Rd. is nearing completion. It is part of a larger plan to expand the facilities here at St. Mark parish. Our parish will begin reviewing its master plan in January 2019.

C.S. Lewis said that, "The heart of Christianity is a myth which is also a fact." Myth Became Fact (1944)

"Then you are a king? "
Jesus answered, "You say I am a king.
 For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."  Jn. 18:37.

"But the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever." Daniel 12:3

Check out what the Parish Council was up to in October.

“Just as it is appointed that human beings die once 
and after this the judgment, so also Christ, offered once to take away the sins of many,
 will appear a second time, not to take away sin 
but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him.”  Heb. 9:24-28.

Read the exciting minutes from September 2018

"Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God,
with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your strength.
Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today." Dt. 6:2-6.

"I had many friends to help me to fall; but as to rising again, I was so much left to myself, that I wonder now I was not always on the ground. I praise God for His mercy; for it was He only Who stretched out His hand to me. May He be blessed for ever! Amen." St. Theresa of Avila