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From An Announcement Regarding the Celebreation of Mass in the Archdiocese of Hartford

"In light of what the CDC has issued on March 15th regarding the cancellation or postponement of large events and mass gatherings of more than 50 people, and given the March 16th mandate of Govemor Ned Lamont requiring the closure of all restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters, the Archdiocese of Hattford has cancelled all weekend and weekday Masses, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in the churches of the Archdiocese (the counties of Hartford, Litchfield, and New Haven) through April 3, 2020. Priests will celebrate a daily Mass alone with no congregation, remembering in prayer all who are affected by the pandemic. Parishes will be encouraged to make provision for their churches to be open at some time so that individuals can still come and pray. Further direction and updates from the Archdiocese will be provided in a timely manner regarding Holy Week and all celebrations beyond that date.

Additionally, in response to the March 15th mandate of Govemor Lamont requiring the closure of all Connecticut schools through at least March 31st all Archdiocesan high schools and parochial schools will also be closed through March 31st."

Please visit: https://archdioceseofhartford.org/an-announcement-regarding-the-celebration-of-mass-in-the-archdiocese-of-hartford/

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APRIL 25 (11:00 AM-3:00 PM)

Who: The Confirmation Candidates of St. John Fisher Parish have been busy serving God by serving others and we would like to offer the same opportunity to everyone in our parish

What: A collection for four charitable organizations  

Where: Drop-off in Church Hall

When: Sunday, April 25th from 11:00am to 3:00 pm

Why: Because everyone has something to give!

Questions? Please contact Jennifer O’Neill ia the Parish Office

Organizations:

A Hand Up, Inc. needs gently used household items such as bedding, lamps, kitchen items, small appliances, towels, and furniture (no sofa beds) to help furnish apartments for people transitioning from shelters to independent living.

The Cromwell Home for Children needs used books levels 3rd grade to high school for children in crisis and their families.

The Catholic Worker House where children are tutored, fed and loved needs used bicycles for children living in the Clark Street area of the North End of Hartford.

The House of Bread needs paper and plastic grocery bags (without tears).

Thrift Shop at House of Bread needs small items such as collectibles, costume jewelry and small household items and decorations.

Many thanks for supporting our young people

as they serve others as Disciples of Christ

Due to the coronavirus all programs except, adoration, reconciliation and Mass have been cancelled until March 30^th at which time we will re-evaluate the situation.

We will still collect sandwiches for St. Vincent DePaul place on Thursday, March 26^th, but will not gather after the 8:30am Mass to make them as a community.   Sandwiches can be dropped off at the church during regular business hours or from7:00-7:30pm.

This includes:  Faith Formation, Stations of the Cross, the presentations on Isaiah, Teen Night, Choir Rehearsal, Faith Fair, Cupcake contest, Pray and Play Bible group, & Men’s prayer group 

As concern grows about the spread of the Coronavisus, Archbishop Blair has requested the following precautionary measures for parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford:

• SIGN OF PEACE: The sign of peace should be exchanged without physical contact like hand-shaking; or else the call to exchange a sign of peace should simply be omitted.
  
  
• BLOOD OF CHRIST: The distribution of Holy Communion via the chalice should be suspended; celebrants and assisting deacons should receive only by intinction.
  
  
• BODY OF CHRIST: Communion on the tongue should be strongly discouraged
  
  
• COLLECTION BASKET: There should be minimal handling of collection baskets, by ushers only.
  
  
• HOLY WATER FONT: Holy water fonts should be emptied.
  
  
• GOOD HYGIENE: All clergy and Eucharistic ministers are urged to practice good hygiene, washing their hands before Mass, or even using hand sanitizer before and after distributing Holy Communion.
  
  
• MASS ATTENDANCE: The faithful are reminded that if they are sick or experiencing symptoms of sickness, they are not obligated to attend Mass, and that out of charity, they ought not to attend.

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The St. John Fisher Spring 2020 Genesis choir is looking for additional singers from kindergarten through high school
to sing at the Palm Sunday and/or Easter Sunday Masses (April 5 and 12).

Rehearsals: Mondays from 5:00-5:45 pm 

If interested please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Genesis Choir Director,
Call the parish office

On November 19th, House of Bread manager, Tony came to speak to the children. The kids wrapped packages of socks that they donated. They put them in a large stocking that was given to The House of Bread. The House of Bread has a 5 days of Christmas event where they give people who eat and live there a gift each day for 5 days leading up to Christmas. This was our contribution.

View the photographs by logging into the website, then CLICK HERE, or navigate to OUR PARISH | Extra's | Photo Gallery, then select "2019 Socks For House of Bread"

Join our faith community and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the  United States in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family's CRS Rice Bowl at the entrances to the church.

Sunday, March 29, 2020 ~ St. Thomas More Hall ~ After Both Masses

You’re invited: Bring baked goods for the bake sale
(All baked goods must be dropped off Saturday 3/28 or Sunday 3/29 8:30 mass)

Bring cupcakes to enter (Bakers entering in cupcake contest must enter final product by 10:30 am) Judging based on presentation, originality and taste. Winners will be announced at 11:30 am

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Did you know that on Wednesday we began one of the holiest seasons of the liturgical year?  Lent. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, where traditionally the palms from last year are burned and used to mark the us with the sign of the cross.  This sign reminds us of our reliance on God and the fact that we even though God loves us, we are sinners in need of repentance of forgiveness.  Lent, which lasts for forty days, is a season of reflection, with three main parts. For Lent, we can focus on these parts to help us engage with God on the forty-day journey.