July 19th - July 21st, 2019 

We are thrilled this summer to be partnering with the youth and adults of the Marlborough Congregational Church by participating in a combined Marlborough Summer Service weekend in July. Teams of youth (grade 5 through college students home for the summer) will be paired with adult site leaders to work on various projects within our community. The focus is to provide help for those in need such as the veterans and veteran's families, those dealing with a disability, low income or the elderly. If you or someone you know is in need of such support (yard work, cleaning out and organizing, painting, window washing, simple house maintenance, etc) please get in touch with Father Sas or Barbara Meyer at the Parish Office

Mass cards are available at the Parish Office.

Also available; Blessings on This Special Occasion and Blessings on Your Birthday.

In recognition of Religious Freedom Week, June 22-June 29, this passage is taken from the USCCB website and acknowledges the important work of the namesakes of our parish, St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More. For more prayers and information on Religious Freedom Week, visit the USCCB web site www.usccb.org/freedom

Saturday, June 22 Memorial of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More

Next week, June 29 & 30, we will take up the Peter's Pence Collection which provides Pope Frances with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Please be generous. For more information,
visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

(We know some of you have already given to this collection, as the dates on the envelopes were printed incorrectly. If you have, thank you for your generosity.)

There will be plenty of good singing and playing opportunities this year. We’ve expanded our knowledge into more contemporary Christian music and as ever, we aren’t going to shy away from secular songs to sweeten our musical skills.

Come join us as we explore music, have a load of fun, all while learning new skills and techniques

Whether your instrument is your voice, a guitar or piano, drums or harmonica, come along and join in the enjoyment of making music with friends.

Monday evenings; 6:30 to 8:00pm

Your child will set sail on an island  adventure in search of the world's greatest  treasure that is worth more than gold!  Register your children for this spectacular adventure right here at St. John Fisher Church!  X will mark the spot for Vacation Bible Camp as your children walk the plank, fish for sunken treasure, go on a hunt, and discover God's love!  The camp is August 5-8 from 9am - noon. There will be island music, colorful crafts, games, activities, tropical fruits and snacks.  Registration forms are online here or at the church entrances.

In an effort to help kids (and adults) in Hartford have a great summer, some of our high school parishioners are collecting new flip flops. We are collecting all sizes for kids and adults, males and females. Flip flops will be collected during the month of June for Ädelbrook, the Catholic Worker House, and South Park Inn. Donations can be placed in the bins located at the entrances in the church. These groups need flip flops in order to enjoy activities such at water parks this summer. Thank you!

The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette will preach the annual parish mission appeal.

Having brought the fullness of Life to our world when He rose from the dead, Jesus sent his disciples to share this life with all of creation. “They went forth and preached everywhere” (Mk 16:20). The Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette minister to people of every race, language, culture and way of life, beginning at the La Salette Shrine in France where our Blessed Mother appeared in 1846.

Congratulations to all the graduates in our St. John Fisher Parish Family!

Continue to let God guide you as you embark on this new chapter in your 

St. John Fisher Church Father’s Day Mass Cards Special Father’s Day Mass cards for Father’s Day weekend Masses are now available. These cards may be given to fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, or any special man you would like to recognize on Father’s Day. Memorial envelopes for those who are deceased are also available. Baskets with these cards and the memorial envelopes are available at both exits. Please return your donation in the intention envelope.

Before you were even formed, God knew you. While in your mother’s womb, God named you. At your birth, God’s breath filled you with life.Today we celebrate what you have becomeat this moment in time. And so we pray, God of our beginning,We thank you for the gifts of these graduates;Their excitement, their awesome wonder and curiosity,Their open speech and encouraging words.Their contributions have blessed and challenged us, And we have become a richer and more diverse community because of them.As they step forward into the world that awaits,comfort their fears with the full knowledge of your divine presence.Strengthen their resolve to walk in the footsteps of Jesus As modern day disciples in a world that needs theirSpirit.Guide their feet as they move through life, protecting them from the pitfalls of darkness while they help to lead future generations into the warmth and promise of your light. We ask this blessing upon each of them in your name. Amen