Our Clergy
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Rev. Fr. Mark Niznik
Father Mark has been the pastor at St. Paul’s since June 2000, leading and overseeing all aspects of the parish life. He leads a dynamic bible study on Thursdays at 11am in the social hall where everyone is welcome to catch the Holy Spirit in a lesson anytime. Father Mark also heads the parish outreach, Clean Kids Backpack Program, which provides personal hygiene items to homeless school children. To date, nearly one million items have been collected and distributed to public school districts in FL and GA. Father Mark serves in various local chaplaincies and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Get his book, 27 Messiah, a fantastic collection of observations challenging our truths over complex spiritual and social issues of the day. If you’ve never had the experience of hearing Father Mark preach or reading his writings, you’re missing out on something special sent from God. Father Mark invites you to worship with us at our Sunday 11am Holy Mass.
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Father Frank Bartlett
Rev. Franklin (Fr. Frank) Bartlett, SSM was ordained in the Polish National Catholic Church on July 10, 2024. Prime Bishop Anthony Mikovsky assigned him to our beloved St. Paul Parish as a reserve priest, dedicated to the service of the Lord at the altar and works closely with the Y.M.S. of R. You can often find Fr. Frank volunteering at our Friday evening fish fry.
Fr. Frank comes to this role after a diverse and accomplished career. He majored in Theology from Notre Dame College and graduated with an STB from Logos House of Theological Studies. He is also a certified Pastoral Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and a member of the Society of Saint Michael.
Before joining the Polish National Catholic Church, Fr. Frank served as an Anglican priest for over a decade. His decision to come out of retirement demonstrates his continued commitment to religious service.
A Massachusetts native, Fr. Frank relocated to Marion County, Florida in the fall of 2013, where he currently resides with his wife, Geri. Fr. Frank’s extensive experience, education, and dedication to service make him a valuable addition to St. Paul Parish and the broader Polish National Catholic Church community.
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Deacon Gail Lazenby
For over 23 years, Deacon Gail Lazenby has been a terrific servant here at St. Paul Parish. Ordained to the Diaconate in 2016 after a distinguished career with The Villages Fire Department, he brings a lifetime of leadership, public service to the ministry. Having previously served as our parish Chairman for seven years, Deacon Gail continues to embody a profound commitment toward bringing the kingdom of heaven to God’s children with compassion and purpose.