Summer Bible  Camp ~ Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Bible  Camp ~ Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 ~ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Planning your summer schedule?  Save August 11-15 for our Summer Bible Camp.  This years theme is Super Heroes of the Bible.  Available for children going into kindergarten to currently in 6th grade.  Please keep an eye out for moreinformation coming soon! 

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity ~ June 15

On June 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity which occurs on the Sunday after Pentecost.  Pope John XXII  officially established this feast day in the 1300s but it had been acknowledged by  members of the Church for centuries.  On this day, the Church celebrates the central mystery of our faith which is the three distinct persons in one God - The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.    

Baby Shower Thank You

Thank you for your generous support for the month of May’s Baby Shower supporting Caring Families in Willimantic and Sacred Cuties knitting program for new mom’s at York Correctional in Cheshire. You have tenderly and lovingly touched the lives of all the mom’s and their babies with your care, contributions and intentions. Thank you for being the hands of Christ and the embracing heart of Jesus in the lives of precious babies and their moms (and dads) who are raising them.

🪑 Journey Home Collection  Saturday, June 14 

Collections of new and / or gently-used household goods, furniture, and NEW bed pillows will take place on the weekend of June 14 in the Church hall. Consider making donations of kitchenware, sheets, towels, and new pillows. (Journey Home is not able to accept sofa beds or large items, such as hutches and entertainment centers) For questions, please call Donna Sawan-Bergmans via the Parish Office.

A Thank-you! What’s Better than a Brimming Easter Basket

The “Easter baskets” that were filled by our parishioners for the patrons of Journey Home, brimming with household supplies and items. This enables them to settle into their new sustainable housing. Thank you all for your kind generosity and support in partnering with Journey Home in their life changing efforts! You truly are reflections of this Easter season! 

St. John Fisher Community Garden 

All are welcomed to come and join in on Monday evening at 5:00 pm. No gardening experience is necessary, just enthusiasm to help others. The garden is a great opportunity to help those in need right here in town. 

Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua

On June 14, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost things.  In 1195, St. Anthony was born into a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal.  When he was 15 years old, he began studying to become a priest and at 19 he was ordained as a Franciscan Friar.  He became well-known for his ability to preach.  While he was in Italy, he drew the attention of St. Francis of Assisi who asked him to instruct new members of the Franciscan order in theology as they progressed towards ordination.  He played a major role helping the Franciscan order grow throughout Italy and France.  St. Francis died of natural causes at the age of 35 while returning to Padua.

Feast Day of St. Barnabus

On June 11, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Barnabus, patron saint of Cyprus and against hailstorms.  In the Acts of the Apostles, we first learn about Barnabas when he introduces St. Paul to the Apostles.  Barnabas and Paul traveled together at first teaching about Jesus.  One of their first missions was to Cyprus and parts of Asia Minor.  Together, Barnabas and Paul advocated for admitting Gentiles into the Church during the Council of Jerusalem.  Later, Barnabas and Paul went on separate missions while Barnabas returned to Cyprus to continue preaching. Barnabus was stoned to death for his faith in Salamis, Cyprus around 61 AD.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Pentecost Sunday

Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of the Church

On June 9, we honor Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of the Church.  This required Memorial day was first established by Pope Francis on March 3, 2018.  Blessed Mary is the new "Eve" as Mother of all those living in Christ.  St. John says in Revelation 12:17 that this Woman's offspring are "those who keep the Commandments of God and bear testimony to Jesus."  Since Blessed Mary gave birth to Jesus, who is the Head of the Mystical Body of Christ, and in baptism we are all members of His Body, she therefore brought us spiritually into being as sons and daughters of God.  Her role in our salvation history is crucial because before she said "yes" to God, we were not able to enter Heaven.  As Blessed Mary was the perfect example of how to live in Christ and encouragement for the first Christians, today we have Blessed Mary as our perfect example of how to be a disciple of Jesus.  She is our spiritual Mother who continually watches over us and prays for us as we walk this life.

2025 1st Holy Communion Class

CONGRATULATIONS to the 1st Holy Communion Class who received Jesus for the first time on May 3!  Let us all unite in prayer that these children continue to remain united with Jesus Christ and receive Him often in the Holy Eucharist.