St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

Creating Social Activities for our St. John Fisher Parish Family

lIt has been a long (very long) time since we gathered to celebrate social activities as a parish. We are planning events for the new year, and we need your suggestions and involvement. What kind of activities would you like to see? How can we best offer events that will encourage our parishioners to connect with their parish community? What events would you want to participate in?

If you would like to participate, please send an email to Chris Warchut at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or feel free to send along your suggestions to the same email address. You can also place this request in the collection basket with your suggestion(s).

Christmas Prayer Intentions

PeaceDove As a part of our Christmas decorations this year, we are decorating a tree with the prayer intentions of the St. John Fisher community. We ask that you take a dove from the basket, write the name of someone you would like remembered in prayer or a simple prayer intention on the back, and then leave the completed dove in one of the entrances to the church. The doves will then be hung on the Christmas trees by the altar at Christmas. This is a

Food Bank Thank You

The Marlborough Food Bank would like to thank everyone for their continued support to its mission. From the donations of garden food, $500 given from the KofC and the $5,000 given through the Archbishops Annual Appeal, it was all very much appreciated. Our parish plays a big role in the Food Bank. This year, any donation that was given a month prior to Thanksgiving was matched by the Liberty Bank Rotary Club; so, your donations were worth even more!

Christmas Giving Program ~ Christian Outreach Committee

Joy Love Peace Christmas Our parish's Christmas Giving Program begins as we welcome Advent the weekend of November 27/28. Please pick a tag from the wreath display and return your unwrapped gift item, gift card or check, made out to St. John Fisher, to church no later than the weekend of December 11/12. Gifts will be distributed to the organizations the following Monday, December 13th. Organizations supported this year include the Marlborough Health Care Center, A Hand Up, Sacred Sweats and ImmaCare. All these organizations support our neighbors in need caring for the elderly and infirmed, those setting up safe living conditions, women being released from prison and men living in safe housing conditions who are recovering from the challenges of street living. Please contact Barbara at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions many thanks for caring for our neighbors in Christ.

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Marlborough Cub Scout Food Drive

Please support the Marlborough Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items to the town green on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Cub Scouts from Pack 39 will be there to collect all canned items from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. We thank you for your support!

Advent Holy Hour

November 28, December 5, 12 & 19th Silently And Joyfully Waiting Advent is a time of quiet hope and patient waiting, Join us as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior by attending an Advent Holy Hour with Adoration, of the Blessed Sacrament and spend some quiet peaceful time with our Lord

For our Pastor ~ 12/5/21

2^nd Sunday of Advent C21

John the Baptizer was at the midpoint of salvation history between the end of the promises of a Messiah and the beginning of their fulfillment. Like all prophets before him, he called people to get ready to meet their God who was coming into the world. This God was none too happy with them and their lives, their society, and even their religion because multiple injustices abounded, especially against the helpless, the poor, and the sick. John called the people to make a new start, a new beginning, through a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. John was calling them to a better future.

How do we make ready the way of the Lord, clear him a straight path? How will live in expectation of the salvation of God?

THANK YOU, Gentlemen!!!

Special thanks to Pedro Cristovao, Carlos Pina and Tony Warchut for giving up a big part of the weekend to help me decorate our church with our beautiful outdoor Christmas lights, all are members of the Men’s Prayer Group and Knights of Columbus.

Thank you so much & Merry Christmas! Jim Castellani

Kindergarden Daisy Troop

Are you ready for fun with friends, new adventures and making a difference in your community? The Marlborough Kindergarten Daisy Troop welcomes new friends to join their troop. If you are interested, please contact leader Beth Lander Morris @ 703.862.7487 (call or text) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Advent Scripture Study

AdventScripture Father will once again be leading a deeper dive into the Advent readings in a small scripture study format. All are invited to come on Monday, December 6 at 9:00am or 7:00pm as we reflect and share the glory and beauty of the gospels. No bible study experience needed, just a willingness to explore the word of God.

From Our Pastor ~ November 28, 2021

1^st Sunday of Advent, Year C

As time goes by, the words about Jesus’ coming in glory seem to lose some of their power. For instance, I didn’t see anyone dying of fright while the Gospel was read.

Now, the very early Church eagerly anticipated that Jesus would come back in their lifetime; eagerly! But, they would be disappointed as were generations after them. By now, most of us don’t expect to see Jesus “coming in a cloud with power and great glory”.

Poster Contest

Are you in grades K thru 8?

Want to express your true feelings of Christmas?

ENTER the Knights of Columbus International

"Keep Christ in Christmas" - Poster Contest.

Express yourself artistically by showing how Jesus is truly the focus of the Christmas Holiday.

Design your own poster and enter the contest.

High School Teen Christmas Gathering

ministry youth group christmas party Sunday, December 4 from 6:00-9:00pm. Come relax, have fun, and join your friends as we play games, decorate our tree, share pizza, decorate gingerbread houses and watch a Christmas movie. Please bring items for a welcome basket for A Hand Up such as: dish soap, sponges, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, bathroom cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, mop, bucket etc.

Advent Books

TheWordAmongUs Several Advent prayer books are available to help you in this season of hopeful preparation including The Word Among Us and The Little Blue Book for Advent. We invite you to take home a copy to accompany you on your Advent journey.

Women's Retreat

Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center is accepting registrations for their retreats themed “All Around Us We Have Known You.” You may visit their website to see the available dates and to register online or you may call their office at (860)-677-8519.

“Come and find a safe, quiet, sacred space where you can encounter God, where you will learn to trust more deeply this God of love and life and creation.”

From Our Pastor ~ November 20, 2021

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Pilate asks Jesus two questions: “Are you the King of the Jews?” and “What have you done?” And Jesus gives him an answer: “My kingdom does not belong to this world. My kingdom is not here.”

I used to think that the answer meant something like it’s in heaven, not in this visible world, but in a different place. Now I think that Jesus was claiming that his kingdom is not what people think it is.

The key is the 2^nd question: “What have you done?” I imagine Jesus could have answered Pilate in these words.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

The St. John Fisher Knights of Columbus will honor two worthy graduating high school seniors with a scholarship of $500 each in recognition of service to our community and practice of their Catholic faith in daily life. Applications will be taken through May 31^st 2022 and the scholarship will be awarded in May.

Eligibility, instructions and the application form are available HERE on the St. John Fisher website. Any questions can be addressed to the following e-mail address:: KofC@stjfchurch.org.

Monthly Food Drive

Please mark your calendars: Our monthly Food Drive is the 2nd full weekend of every month.

Suggested Donations: Baking goods such as cake mix, brownie mix, pancake mix, frosting, bread mix, etc. Please ensure that the "Best By" dates have not been exceeded as the Food

Bank will need to dispose of them if they have. The Food Bank does not distribute over the counter medicines for either adults or children so we cannot accept donations of these items.

For the Home Goods Room: used items in good condition such as pots and pans, towels, pillowcases, sheets (especially queen), lamps and new bed pillows.

YOUR DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

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Emergency Bible Numbers


Upset?	John 14
Weak?	Psalm 18:1-29
Lonely?	Psalm 23
Sinned?	Psalm 51
Worried?	Matthew 8:19-31
Anxious?	Phillippians 4:4-9
Unhappy?	Colossians 3:12-17
In Danger?	Psalm 91
Depressed?	Psalm 27
Lack of Faith?	Exodus 14
Others Unkind?	John 15
Need Courage?	Joshua 1
Need Direction?	Psalm 73:21-26
Seeking Peace?	Matthew 11:25-30

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Send your prayer requests to stjohnfisher30@yahoo.com or call the parish office @ 295-0001.

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Online Giving

UPDATE: Our Online Giving system now is also an App for Apple and Android products! You can download it for free in the App Store, Google Play Store or go to OLGapp.com. If you are new to Online Giving, register by entering our church ID of 1239.

How To Report An Incident Of Sexual Abuse To The Archdiocese Of Hartford

Archdiocese of Hartford
Office of Safe Environment
467 Bloomfield Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002

If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with an intellectual disability) has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to:

Kathleen D. Nowosadko
Victim Assistance Coordinator
860-541-6475
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Special Intention Mass Cards

Mass Card A Healing Prayer

Please remember to schedule Masses you would like intended for deceased loved ones, for specific times, as soon as possible. Mass cards are also available for Masses that are not for the deceased - they are for Masses that will be offered for a special intention, such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, dealing with illiness, requests for healing, or any special needs. Please feel free to e-mail, call, or stop by the Parish Office with your request.

Sponsor Certificates, Marriages & Baptisms

Sponsor Certificates: A sponsor certificate for Baptism or Confirmation will be provided to current, active parishioners who have been registered with St. John Fisher for a minimum of six months. A Form may be downloaded (click here) or picked up at the parish office, and all applicants must meet with Father to have form signed and sealed after Mass or by appointment.

The Hospital Doesn't Tell Us You're There!

Because of HIPAA regulations, pastors and deacons are not given access to information about parishioners who are in the hospital. Please be sure to contact the parish office if you would like Father Sas, Deacon John, or a Eucharistic Minister to visit you or a loved one who is hospitalized.

Please include the patient's given name, hospital name, and dates of anticipated stay. In case of an emergency, please call Father Sas or Deacon John using the numbers on the front cover of the bulletin. Our pastoral staff is also happy to visit those who are homebound.