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
Theresa Brysgel 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
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.
✝︎ HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 26th is The Ascension of the Lord.
Mass time will be 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am to 1:30pm
New Parishioner Registration Form
PLEASE NOTE: The church doors are locked when the Parish Office is closed. Please be sure to make arrangements during office hours for access to the church.
For Sponsor Certificates, Baptism or Marriage, Click Download Sponsor Certificates or call 860-295-0001.
On Sunday, June 12, we will be celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Deacon John’s ordination to the Deaconate. We ask that you help us celebrate as a community at the 10:30 Mass with a reception following. We are asking that anyone with a photo with Deacon John or a memory to share please send it to Holly in the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Service opportunities for the high school kids on Monday, April 11th from 4:00-6:00pm. We will be working in the garden and then on Tuesday, April 12th, from 10:00 - noon, but I am asking for an RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you plan to attend. We hope to get the garden turned over, plant some pretty pansies and plant some lettuce in the pools.
Palm Sunday C22
The readings are full of contradictions.
The suffering servant is doing God’s will, speaking to the weary a word that would arouse or comfort them, but instead of gratitude they respond by beating his back, plucking his beard, and spitting in his face.
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, emptied himself taking the form of a slave, humbling himself but being greatly exalted by God.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.
~John 3:16
As we enter Holy Week, we remember how our Lord suffered and died so that each and every one of us might be saved from sin and have eternal life. Reflect on God’s infinite love for you. How have you responded to that love this Lent, and how can you share it with others? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
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
Our high school teens are organizing a collection of household cleaning items to make welcome baskets for the clients at A Hand Up. The teens are looking for paper goods, cleaning supplies and personal care
items. Thank you in advance for your support in making this collection a success.
5th Sunday of Lent C22
Where was he? Where was the man with whom the woman was caught in the very act of adultery? That is the question that gnaws at the people ever since this episode was recorded in the Gospel of John.
Maybe Jesus thought the same thing. The very act of adultery takes two. Why was the man not there along with the woman? Was he fleet of foot? Was he in cahoots with the scribes and Pharisees, setting the woman up to take the fall? It was a test after all. If Jesus agrees with the Law’s harsh sentence of death, it would put him in violation of the Roman occupiers that prohibited the Jews from passing a death sentence as well showing his mercy (and God’s) was limited. If he doesn’t agree, he was going against Mosaic Law. They had him, dead to rights. No matter what he answered either the Romans would arrest him or the Jewish people would turn against him.
Hunger impacts millions of women, men and children around the world. Throughout Lent, we have encountered communities in Guatemala, Bangladesh and Rwanda that are overcoming this problem so their members can have brighter futures. How is your community working to address hunger or other injustices locally and globally? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
“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
APRIL 12TH & APRIL 13TH
Please mark your calendars:
Our monthly Food Drive is the 2nd full weekend of every month.
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 overthecounter 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.
Thank you for assisting our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please keep all those impacted by hunger in your prayers.
“Lent is a time to clear away the cultural debris that disorients me on the Christian path. The Lenten acts of deprivation I choose are of little value unless they help my mind and heart to be more attentive and focused on one thing only: to walk the gospel message2to love as Jesus loved. All else is secondary.”
Joyce Rupp
This will be our last week for the Lenten Collection. Please bring any of the previous listed items if you have not yet done so and would like to donate. Listed items are: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, deodorant, plastic Easter eggs, and individually wrapped candy.
Video Recording of "Our Life in Christ"
Presented at St. John Fisher on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00pm, a beautiful presentation by Bishop Peter Rosazza entitled, “Our Life in Christ.” The gift of spending time with a holy man, exploring how we live our baptismal call to be followers of Jesus.
A free will offering to benefit House of Bread was collected.
4th Sunday of Lent C22
The 1st definition of “Prodigal” is “rashly or wastefully extravagant”. That is certainly true of the younger son in today’s parable. A second definition is “giving or given in abundance or lavish”.[1] That is true of the father. And so, many think the parable should be called “The Prodigal Father”, focusing on the abundant, lavish attitude of forgiveness and welcome of the father.
There are many things in this particular parable[2] that could be mentioned. But, there’s one thing that in my re-reading and reflection I noticed more strongly than ever before, namely: the father goes out of his house to welcome the wayward son and to ask the dutiful son to join in the party.
 Tony, Dave (also a visiting friend), Mike . |
Bob, Pedro, Carlos, Pete, |
On the weekend of March 18-20, 2023, a group of men of St John Fisher Church resumed their annual attendance on retreat at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT. Each retreat season focuses on a central theme. This year the theme was “In the Spirit of Trust.” The group enjoyed a variety of presentations, discussion groups and beautiful prayers and masses, focusing on this theme. Masses and prayers were filled with beautifully arranged and performed musical selections.
A huge thank you to all who came out and braved the elements to support the Confirmation Community’s Soup for A Cause event. Through your generosity and the hard work of our young adults over $2300.00 was raised for the House of Bread’s Kids’ Café. Many thanks!
We will collect sandwiches on
Thursday, March 31
We will gather in the kitchen from 7:00-7:30 pm to make sandwiches as a community. We invite you to bring ham, turkey, cheese or bread. If you can’t come you can make sandwiches at home and drop them off at the church during regular business hours or from 7:00 p.m.27:30 p.m.
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 31st 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.
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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| 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.
Pray The Holy Rosary ~ Fridays ~ 8:30AM
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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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