Retirement Party
Its a Party - We Have a Date and Time for Celebrating Father Sas!With Father Sas celebrating his last Mass with us on Sunday, February 19th, we will have a Farewell and Retirement Reception that same day following the 10:30 Mass in our church hall.Sharing Sentiments - We will have paper starfish available at the church doors this weekend and next - please take one and write your heartfelt sentiment to Father and either return it next weekend or bring it to the scheduled party - we will be using these starfish to decorate the tables and then gather them so Father can read and experience all your well-wishes.Food and Drink Sign-Up - We will have food sign-up available shortly for items such as appetizers, fruit, drinks and assorted desserts (in addition to a cake to be offered as well).Gift Donation - We are also accepting donations for a gift for Father - please feel free to make a donation to a parish gift for Father by either writing a check to St. John Fisher with a notation about Father's gift or place cash in an envelope with the same notation. Feel free to place in the weekly collection basket or drop off at church.While we are sad to see Father Sas leave us, we also join in celebrating his time with us and wish him well in his retirement - with gratitude for his years of faithful service and the love of Jesus, shared daily in how he lives his life and inspires all of us.Looking forward to a wonderful celebration on February 19th, filled with Father's St. John Fisher Parish Family! So looking forward to seeing you there!
Catholic Relief Services ~ Rice Bowl
Rice Bowl materials will be distributed to Faith Formation classes this weekend and are available at the entrances to the church for all parishioners. This program is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, a Catholic organization created to bring to fruition the commitment of the Bishops in the United States “to assist the poor and vulnerable by preserving and upholding the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice and embody Catholic social and moral teachings.” 93 % of all funds collected by CRS go directly to programs and 25% of all funds collected for Rice Bowl stay within the diocese where they are collected. Resources for individuals and families can be found at www.crsricebowl.org. These beautiful resources include prayers, recipes, stories and activities to enrich our Lenten journey toward Easter.
First Reconciliation
Please keep our second grade Faith Formation community in your prayers as they prepare to receive the sacrament of reconciliation next Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Thank You Contributors To The Drive Thru Café
We provided 63 meals and even had some leftover meatloaf that will be served at the Senior Center. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped serve the meal as well. Please save the date of March 26, when we will be providing another meal of BBQ Chicken.
If you have any questions, please let Melissa Jordan know via the Parish Office
Join Us!
Looking to become more involved in our parish community? Consider joining one of our ministries. Extra hands are always needed in our faith formation both for preparation and during classes. We need everyone to share their time and talents to help grow our parish community. For more information and a complete list of ministries, contact the parish office at (860) 295-0001 or
St. Vincent DePaul Sandwich Collection
We will collect sandwiches on Thursday, January 26
We will gather in the kitchen to make sandwiches as a community this month. We ask that you meet in the hall at 7 pm. We invite you to bring sandwich meat, cheese and bread to add to our supply. If you would like participate but cannot join us, you can make sandwiches at home and drop them off at the church during regular church office hours or from 7:00 27:30 p.m. on January 26.
Social Justice Ministry Webinar
Consider attending the webinar featuring Father Joseph Cheah, OSM on March 1, 2023 at 7:00pm as he discusses his newly released book: “Anti-Asian Racism: Myths, Stereotypes and Catholic Social Teaching.” Register for this event, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Social Justice Ministry at http://www.catholicsocialjustice.org/
Birthday Cake Fundraiser for the Food Bank
The Faith Formation Program will be collecting Birthday Cake Bundles for the Marlborough Food Bank. This is an ongoing monthly fundraiser with a goal of ten bundles a month. The bundle would consist of a disposable 13x9 cake pan, a box of cake mix, a can of frosting and a box of candles. These bundles would be passed out to families whose children have a birthday that month so that the family is able to bake their own cake for their child. If you have any questions, please ask Melissa Jordan at 860-214-7412 or
Thank You ~ Giving Box
Our continued thanks to all who have contributed to the giving box located in the back of the church in support of our teen service projects. Our high schoolers continue to humble and amaze us with their commitment to the marginalized in our community and beyond. Thank you for helping them to more fully understand their faith by actively serving God by living the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Christmas Giving Program - With Thanks for Your Generosity
Many thanks for your generous giving toward STJF's Christmas Giving Program - beautiful baby snowsuits for Birthright; baby food, diapers and Big Y gift cards for our Marlborough Food Bank; pet food, supplies, toys and gift cards for Protectors for Animals; and warm comforting blankets, puzzles, calendars, note cards with stamps, activity and art books/supplies and Walmart gift cards for both Marlborough Health and Rehabilitation Center and On the River (a local in-house senior care facility). Hearts were touched, Christmas magic was shared and Jesus' outreach through your hands was experienced - YOU are all doing God's work but reaching out and connecting with His people - thank you for being such powerful examples of His love through action and giving. May 2023 bless you abundantly as we ALL continue to reach out, connect and express the love and care of the St. John Fisher Parish Family.
A Letter of Gratitude from Birthright
Birthright extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed the beautiful snow suits and diapers for our young mothers. Birthright has served pregnant woman in crisis in the greater Hartford area since 1972, and your support is greatly appreciated.
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