We encourage you to remember the businesses that support St. John Fisher through their bulletin advertisements, as shown at this link. Both St. John Fisher and the advertisers thank you for your patronage of these businesses.

Marlborough Youth Athletic League and St John Fisher

Virtual Road Race Winners

VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS

The hymn Veni Sancte Spiritus is read or sung at Pentecost. This beautiful tribute to the Holy Spirit is said to have been written by Stephen Langton, the archbishop of Canterbury around the year 1200.

7^th Sunday of Easter, A 2017

This 7^th Sunday of Easter is an in between time, coming as it does between the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost.

Jesus has ascended to the Father. The Apostles and some other disciples gather in the upper room.  They were given a task by the now physically absent Lord to go and make disciple of all nations. But now they have to wait until the Holy Spirit comes upon them - “an in between time.”

It's been ten weeks since we last gathered inside St. John Fisher to celebrate Mass together as a parish family. Prayer and worship look different for us now. For some it has been a struggle. For others, a rich opportunity to encounter God in new ways. As Connecticut slowly begins to open, and we venture out in ways that are safe and responsible, it's important to remember that God continues to come to us through both struggle and opportunity. Through fear and calm. Through restlessness and contentment. Jesus says: “Remain in me, and I will remain in you” (John 15:5). What does it mean, to have Christ remain in us? It means that Jesus is not someone who exists outside of us. He dwells within us, a constant presence and source of hope. 

Sandwich collection for St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown is this Thursday, May 28. Sandwiches may be dropped off during the day (in the downstairs refrigerator) between 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or in the evening between 7:00-7:30 p.m. in front of the church. Ham and cheese or turkey and cheese sandwiches, no mayo but mustard is okay. We are also collecting pre-packaged snacks like peanut butter crackers.

As we continue to manage staying close to home, venturing out on a limited basis and balancing all that our various roles demand of us, we are challenged by a more limited level of personal connection. We want to be there for you as your St. John Fisher parish family...to listen, connect, and support you. If you'd like a friendly, uplifting voice and compassionate ear, please feel free to reach out to Cheryl at 860-798-9010 or Theresa at 860-830-2194. We are managing this together, with strength, perseverance, resilience and a whole lot of faith in our most glorious and loving God.

In partnership with A Sacred Place in Niantic, St. John Fisher is supporting York Women’s Correctional Center by collecting board games, books with crossword puzzles, word searches, or even just puzzles. These items can be dropped off in our church vestibule during open hours, or you may contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 

We are also collecting pre-packaged snack and individual drinks for House of Bread in Hartford, an organization that provides daily meals and support to an increasing number of patrons. Donations may be dropped in our church vestibule during open hours or by contacting This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

St. John Fisher parishioners were so incredibly generous during the campaign to feed our healthcare heroes at Marlborough Health and Rehabilitation Center, that not only did we raise enough money to send 76 meals to the staff at the nursing home, but we far surpassed our goal! With the additional funds, St. John Fisher has partnered with the Marlborough Food Bank and Marlborough Pizza to provide 24 hot meals to the residents of Florence Lord Senior Housing on Tuesday, May 26. Thank you for making this kind and generous outreach possible for the residents of Florence Lord, who have been so isolated during this crisis. 

• Adoration - Sunday from 4:00-4:45 p.m.
• Individual prayer - Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Please observe guidelines for spatial distancing and disinfecting.)
• Prayer Line (Day) - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-798-9010
• Prayer Line (Night) - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-295-9658 

In addition you can email a prayer request to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and it will be forwarded to the Prayer Line.

During times of darkness and uncertainty, it's important to remember that Jesus is still here. To remind us of this important truth, Rosie Henderschedt has been photographing Jesus in local spots around town. Your challenge is to guess where the pictures were taken! This is a fun way of reminding ourselves that if we have faith, we will always find Jesus. Can you recognize where Jesus is today?

Two trucks carrying thesauruses collided today. According to the press release, witnesses were stunned, startled, aghast, taken aback, stupefied, confused, punchy, rattled, paralyzed, dazed, bewildered, mixed up, surprised, awed, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, astounded, amazed, confounded, astonished, boggled, overwhelmed, horrified, numbed, and perplexed.  
(Submitted with a smile by Fr. Sas)

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 As I look out my window I see people walking by singly or in pairs. I recognize more and more

because I have been meeting these neighbors on my daily walks. Faces now have names and addresses. I have come to appreciate the waves and smiles. We comment on the weather and joke about altering our usual routes.