[Rainger99]

I was at Mass a few weeks ago and the priest mentioned that there was supposed to be a new church being built in TV. However, he was short on details - such as location and when they were supposed to start building. Does anyone have any information on it? Is it true? Thanks.

[Foxtrot]

I would call Bishop Noonan's office to find out.

[billethkid]

If it turns out to be true some of us hope it will not be/become a mega church.
All the quaint "local" churches have expanded and become mega churches.

The intentions are the same...the ebb and flow and feel is not.

My personal feelings.

[davem4616]

we also didn't care for the mega church atmosphere, sitting in the lobby on folding chairs and watching the service on a jumbo screen...didn't feel like we were actually at church, yet they still came around with the basket.... we found a nice small parish outside TV, where everybody knows your name.

[sanlin]

Can you share the name of the small Parish outside of TV?
Thank You.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by sanlin

Can you share the name of the small Parish outside of TV?
Thank You.

This one I'll bet: St. Mark The Evangelist | Summerfield, FL

[brfree1411@aol.com]

Please tell me where that parish is, I like a small parish.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

the priest mentioned that there was supposed to be a new church being built in TV.

To my knowledge, there is only one church in The Villages and it is in the 'historical' area across 441/27.

There is a new one planned along Meggison Road in the new village of St. Johns.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by VApeople

To my knowledge, there is only one church in The Villages and it is in the 'historical' area across 441/27.

There is a new one planned along Meggison Road in the new village of St. Johns.

There are signs for a new Lutheran church in that area. Are they also building a Catholic church?

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

There are signs for a new Lutheran church in that area. Are they also building a Catholic church?

I seriously doubt it. The Catholics didn't get along with Martin Luther?

[Annie66]

Father Peter at SVdP mentioned 2 pieces of news about 2-3 months ago. First, the diocese had purchased land in the southern villages area (specific area not defined) for a new church, and they had purchased land across from the Jewish Temple on CR101 for a Catholic cemetery. No time line or specific location for the church. A lot of speculation but no hard facts other than what Fr Peter described.

[DARFAP]

3 Catholic churches in and around TV: Spanish Springs has St Timothy's. Yes, St Mark the Evangelist in Summerfield (I don't consider that a small parish, just not as large as the other two), St Vincent de Paul in Wildwood. Toward Leesburg there is another that also has a school. Fr Peter at SVdP has a vision to expand; however, not sure of the timing. They just completed a new parish center.

[Bridget Staunton]

Ease up, my hubby was Lutheran and I am Catholic

[GOLFER54]

I hope it offers an open bar.

[caryspain]

There is a great Catholic Church in Belleview, St Theresa. 15 minutes from northern Villages. Older style Church and a strong community mission focus.