Religion

Villages Religious Services

Weekly (Sunday):

8:15 a.m. Catholic Mass at Cribari
Contact: Dennis Haggerty at 408-569-9553

9 a.m. Episcopal Service at Montgomery
Contact: Leslie Bailey at 408-270-9022

10 a.m. Community Chapel at Cribari
Contact: Del Herfurth at 408-440-4649

Catholic Mass at Cribari
First three Fridays of each month: 9 a.m.
Contact: Louise Connors at 408-221-6485

Jewish Shabbat at Foothill 7:15 p.m.
Next date: See article
Contact: Bob Lapidus at 408-693-9498 or Judy London at 650-469-9624

Muslims in The Villages mark Ramadan with month-long fasting

The month of Ramadan—the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk (no food or drink, not even water) to learn patience, humility,...

Search The Scriptures to meet February 24

Search the Scriptures is meeting at 10 a.m., February 24 at Vineyard Center We are meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Any questions, contact Everett Jacobson at 408-629-7210...

Community Chapel: ‘Your Thoughts Matter’

People may say unkind and hurtful things about you, which can deeply affect your outlook on yourself and your future. It is very important to have a healthy view...

‘Walking in Simple Joy’

Today's Gospel might be one of Jesus' most challenging teachings. Love your enemies? Bless those who curse you? Pray for those who mistreat you? It seems impossible – and perhaps...

Episcopal Chapel: ‘Time to say Goodbye’

After 50 years, the Villages Episcopal Chapel will be closing. Membership has dropped, and it is hard to keep our little church going. The Villages Episcopal church was originally started...

Catholic Community: ‘Historical Reflection’

In 1967, Cribari Village was the first of the Villages developed. At this time there was very little development in the Evergreen area, and San Felipe was a two-lane...

Community Chapel: ‘It Can Wait… No Hurry!’

A spouse or friend may ask for your help to complete a task that requires little effort. Your reply is quick… “Sure, anytime!” Time and opportunity were given, but...

Marilyn Goldsmith honored for outstanding service to Villages Jewish Community

Villages Jewish Community Co-Presidents for 2025/26, Bob Lapidus and Judy London, present a painting of Jerusalem to outgoing president Marilyn Goldsmith as a thank you for her five years of outstanding...