Wine, Wit and Wisdom With Fr. Al
The first offering of Wine, Wisdom and Wit was a great success - being able to ask Father Al any questions and gain insight was the focus on the night. We learned more about purgatory (and no, it is not some thing to fear), the final judgement, what we believe happens when we die and Jesus' desire to bring everyone into His kingdom with His Father. Insight, discussion and Father's wit all graced our time together.
Photos by Nancy Gianetti
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service. In addition to assisting the underserved of our communities, your gift helps those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and our faith.
Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider a gift today. Please know that every dollar of your gift will have a positive impact in someone’s life.
All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org.
No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.
Easter donations to Journey Home
Donna Sawan is pictured here as she brought our parish Easter donations to Journey Home. They were most appreciative and loved the idea of Easter baskets.A special Thank You to everyone who helped make this all possible!
How Journey Home is Making a Difference
Our mission is to ensure a home for all.
We’ve spent more than a decade committed to ending homelessness in Connecticut’s Capital region by applying sustainable solutions to the barriers that create cycles of homelessness.
Every day, we work to:
- Prevent as many people as possible from losing their housing
- Increase the speed at which we find housing for anyone who is already experiencing homelessness
- Help folks move into their homes and provide the furnishings and services they need to never become homeless again
Richard Buckminster Fuller says, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
For Connecticut, that new model is the Coordinated Access Network, a way for people who are experiencing homelessness to access housing and support services in a standardized and organized way. It involves having clear protocols, assessment tools, and agreed-upon priorities within the community that serves homeless individuals.
Community Service At It's Best ~ 9th Grade Confirmation Class
This past April 7th, the 9th grade Confirmation class completed a community service event of assembling 120 bags of breakfast food items that were donated by the parishioners and the 9th grade Confirmation families of STJF to benefit ImmaCare Inc. located in Hartford. ImmaCare Inc., strives to eliminate homelessness in the Hartford region, by creating safe and affordable housing options and increasing the skills, income and hope of those who struggle with housing crisis. They had so much fun assembling these bags knowing that this food will help all those people in need in the Hartford area. A HUGE Thank You for all those families who donated these yummy food items! It was received with much appreciation!
We Would Love to Have You Participate
There are many opportunities to participate in St. John Fisher Parish life by demonstrating your given talents and skills - be it in the various volunteer ministries, social groups or in support of staffed positions. In addition, we are looking for help in the following areas:
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Care and watering of the inside church plants and flowers
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Altar decorations and outdoor door decorations
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Decorating and care of the entrance areas and vestibule
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Periodic ironing of the altar cloths and banners
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Communications - internal, external and written correspondence
Please let our church secretary, Heather, know if you are able to help out in any of the above areas. Our many thanks in advance!
🤝 It’s Coffee and Donuts and Friends and Fellowship
It’s meeting new parishioners or connecting with those you’ve seen in church, but maybe never met.
It’s time to enjoy conversations and even brief moments of passing greetings.
It’s talking over Mass, the homily, or music.
It’s plans for Easter, dinner, or time at home with family.
It’s time to share pictures, experience you’ve have had or are coming up.
Thank you for the opportunity to bring this all together.
Exciting News: Planning to Offer Children's Liturgy of the Word
Priest Shares Powerful Truth About Catholicism!
Priest Shares Powerful Truth About Catholicism!
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
The 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway. Your support of this year’s Appeal ensures that essential charitable, educational and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford will be carried forward.
Since 1997, Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Vicariate Outreach Program has been able to provide over $21 million in funding to community-based local charities throughout Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield Counties to assist them in their important work of serving the needs of God’s people. In 2023, we were able to provide nearly $900,000 to over 150 various organizations. Organizations such as AHM and Marlborough Food Bank, right here in our own town, received funding.
Building Our Faith, One Page at a Time
Continue your Lenten journey with a selection from the Liturgical Seasons section of our Lending Library, such as:
“Lent, an Uncommon Love Story”
“Thirsting for Prayer”
“Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent & Easter”
“Living with the Mind of Christ”
ST. JOHN FISHER LENDING LIBRARY
Understanding Jesus as "The Lamb"
In the rich tapestry of Christian theology, few metaphors are as poignant and powerful as that of Jesus being referred to as "the Lamb." Found predominantly in the New Testament of the Bible, this imagery evokes deep theological significance, encapsulating the essence of Christ's sacrificial mission and the redemption he offers to humanity.
John 1:29: The Proclamation of John the Baptist
The Gospel of John opens with a striking declaration by John the Baptist upon seeing Jesus: "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29). In these words, John the Baptist not only acknowledges Jesus' divine identity but also foretells his sacrificial role in redeeming humanity from sin. By likening Jesus to a lamb, John draws upon the imagery of sacrificial offerings in Jewish tradition, symbolizing Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of all.
Revelation: The Lamb Standing as if Slain
The book of Revelation provides vivid imagery of Jesus as the Lamb in various passages. In Revelation 5:6-14, a Lamb standing as if it had been slain is depicted at the center of heavenly worship, receiving adoration and praise from celestial beings. This imagery emphasizes Jesus' sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, underscoring his role as the focal point of divine worship and the source of redemption for humanity.
The Entire Mass is from Scripture!
The Mass is filled with biblical references and is itself an act from scripture.
- CRS Spotlight
- Service to Our Community ~ The Christian Outreach Committee
- Photos of the Vatican Eucharistic Miracles Display
- St. John Fisher Confirmation Class Bake Sale February 24-25
- We NEED You To Evangelize (Four Steps)
- Christian Outreach Committee & Community Giving Garden 2024
- SCAM EMAIL WARNING!
- 6. The Healing of the Man Born Blind: A Revelation of Divine Purpose
- 3. Healing at the Pool of Bethesda: A Testament to Jesus' Compassion
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