We have been going to St. Marks since it opened it doors and had services in what is now the church hall for functions. We also felt St. Tims rigid and somewhat cliquish but that was us. We LOVE St. Marks and there never seems to be a shortage of hugs, like any place you are new to, give it time and really get to know the people, join in on some of the groups. We love the Pauline fathers at St. Marks they are actually less rigid than the diocesan priests and more humble. That said hope you find a church you feel good about
I'm glad we joined St. Marks. Oh and Welcome to The Villages!!!