30 Jones Hollow Road, Marlborough, CT 06447
30 Jones Hollow Road,
Marlborough, Connecticut 06447-1141
Pastor, Fr. Thomas J. Sas
(860) 295-0067
Deacon Emeritus John W. McKaig
(860) 918-4084
Pastoral Assistant
Holly Bangham,(860) 295-0001
Director of Religious Education.
Melissa Jordan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Director of Music Ministry
Janice Reska
Adult Faith Formation
Youth Ministry Confirmation
Jennifer O'Neill
All parishioners are invited to help in the garden on Monday evenings, 5:00pm. The fruits of your labor will be shared with our community through the Marlborough Food Bank.
Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, 4:00PM
Sunday Mass ~ 8:30AM and 10:30AM
Daily Mass; Mon-Thur ~ 8:30AM
Father Sas kindly encourages the continued wearing of a face mask.
Please remember to schedule Masses for deceased loved ones as soon as possible. Mass cards are also available for Masses offered for a special intention such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, dealing with illness, requests for healing, or any special needs. Please feel free to e-mail, call, or stop by the parish office with your request.
If you are unable to attend daily Mass, a televised daily Mass is celebrated live daily at 10:00am by the Office of Radio and Television. Links for the Mass may be found on the archdiocesan website or www.facebook.com/OfficeRadioTV, or CLICK HERE.
Hours for the parish office will vary during the summer. Please call first (860.295.0001) if you are planning to stop by. Any messages left on the answering system will be checked regularly.
For those who are visitors to St. John Fisher Church during the summer months, we welcome you to our church and our parish family.
Lord, take me where You want me to go
Let me meet who You want me to meet
Tell me what You want me to say and
Keep me out of your way. ~ Fr. Mychal Judge
PLEASE NOTE: The office will be closed the week of August 15th and will reopen on August 22
Next weekend, we are taking up the collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign (CCC). Your support helps the CCC connect people to Christ, in the United States and around the world, through the internet, televisionj, radio, and print media. Half the funds we collect remainm here in the Archdocese of Hartford to support local effortw. Be a part of this campaign to spread the Gospel message. Support the collection today! To learn more, visit https://www.usccb.org/ccc
St John Fisher parish would like to congratulate all of the children who celebrated First Holy Communion on Saturday May 14th. Also, a huge thanks to our wonderful catechist, Melissa. Melissa, along with her daughters, Aubree and Grace, did a fantastic job preparing the children.
Congratulations to : Logan, Emily, Aria, Connor, Joey, Delaney, Joey, Seamus, Gabriela, Anthony, Shelby, Sena, Brantley, Avery, Peyton, Myla, Lilliana, Martin, Spencer, Aaron
Celebrated 40 days after Easter, the Ascension of the Lord marks Jesus entry into heaven. Just as the disciples were given the charge to go out and proclaim the good news of the gospels, We too are called to spread Christ’s light.
“You are witnesses of these things and behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you.” Luke 24:48-49a
This week try to find some time to reflect upon how you are called to be a witness to your faith.
We want to acknowledge and celebrate all our graduates this spring. Please email the names of the parishioners who are graduating from high school or college. Please be sure to email Jen O’Neill at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Feel free to include the name of the school and the degree earned, if applicable.
Birthright will collect baby bottles filled with coins, cash, or check after Masses on the weekend of June 1 & 2. If you use the insert inside the bottle to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one, Birthright will send an acknowledgement card of your gift of life. This is an opportunity for our church families to have hands-on involvement in a project that saves the lives of unborn children and makes a lasting difference in the mothers’ lives.
Thank you for any help you can give
Spring has sprung, and we'd like to freshen up the rectory for Fr. Sas. If you have experience stripping wallpaper and painting, and can invest a morning or two, we'd love to have your help. We are planning to remove the wallpaper in the living room, hallway and kitchen and then repaint those areas. If you are willing to pitch in, please call and leave a message with Holly at the Parish office at 860-295-0001
Thanks so much!
Pray The Holy Rosary ~ Mondays ~ 8:30AM
There will be no Rosary on Monday, July 4th
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A very big and grateful Thank You to all the very generous parishioners who donated to the St. John Fisher Community Garden this past weekend. I am truly bowled over by the overwhelming response and the garden is now in great shape for quite a few seasons to come!! Please remember there will be weekly work times at the garden on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to join in. No gardening experience is needed, and you are not committed to weekly work times. Thank you again.
Sincerely, Peg Filloramo and the small but mighty volunteer team at S.J.F.C.G
Chris Warchut wants to thank everyone who helped with shopping, prep and cooking for the spaghetti dinner. Our “cooks” included Cathy and Jim Castellani, Barbara and Mike Gaudette, Sue Hurley and Tony Warchut. Also, thank you to all the people who baked desserts for us. And, of course, thanks to everyone who attended and supported this event.
Our current Faith Formation Coordinator, Theresa Brysgel will be leaving the position at the end of this academic year. Theresa has expertly led this program focused on the children and families of 1st grade through 8th grade for 5 years. Theresa was instrumental in offering faithbased growth and learning opportunities amidst the Covid challenges which required her to find new, creative and embracing ways to minister to children and families. Theresa will be missed in this position but we are lucky that she will continue her positive impact and leadership in other areas within our parish.
We are currently interviewing for this open position which will continue to lead the faith formation focus for children and families. The position has an average of 1620 hours a week and we are looking for candidates who possess a MA in Education or Theology and/or other related disciplines. A pastoral approach to working with children and families is required as well as a positive, faithfilled and team oriented approach to leadership and supervision of instructors and volunteers.
Our teens, under the leadership of Grace Neumuth, will be collecting household cleaning items to make welcome baskets for the clients at A Hand Up. The group will gladly accept sponges, dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, paper towels, toilet paper and any other cleaning supplies that would be needed for people transitioning from homelessness into secure housing.
We will be hosting Incoming Freshmen Social and Parent Orientation for all the Class of 2026 on Friday, May 13th at 5:30 pm. Fun activities are planned for the students and much information will be given to the parents.
It's not too late to start the admissions process, if you think of us as a high school of your choice. Visit our website and give us a call if you'd like to proceed with admissions. We will be happy to help you!
We are about ONE MONTH away from the Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger! Join us on Saturday, May 21st at Dunkin Donuts Park, home of the Hartford Yard Goats, for this family-friendly and FREE event that raises awarness about food insecurity in Connecticut.
Hosted by local media personalities Renee DiNino and Scot Haney, this fun and easy 1.5 mile walk supports our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity
Sign up now as an individual, join a friend's team, or start a team of you own - it's so easy to make a difference for your community!
Already registered? Thank You! We can't wait to see you on May 21st!
Special thanks to Donna Bergman and all who worked to spread mulch at the church before Easter. Thanks to their efforts, the church grounds look beautiful and are exploding with spring blossoms.
We are once again starting to work out in our community garden and invite all parishioners to come on Monday evenings at 5:00PM to help plant, care and harvest our garden which benefits the Marlborough Food Bank. We would also gladly accept any monetary donations to help purchase plants and supplies. Donations can be left in the basket clearly marked “Garden.”
A huge thank you to all who participated in our Lenten collection of personal care items. These items allow our brothers and sisters in Christ to maintain their dignity and worth. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
Suggested donations: Cereal, oatmeal, hearty canned soups, baking supplies, canned meats, canned fruits and toiletries.
Please check that the "Best By" dates have not been exceeded; otherwise, the Food Bank will need to dispose of them. The Food Bank does not distribute over-the-counter medicines for either adults or children, and 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!
CLICK to download the 2022 9th Annual KofC Golf Registration Flyer.
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| 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 |
Prayer Line
Send your prayer requests to stjohnfisher30@yahoo.com or call the parish office @ 295-0001.
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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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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: 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.
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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.
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