St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

From Our Pastor - 06/25/17

It has been said that the prophet’s call is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable. Of course, one group will be overwhelmingly happy and the other - not so much.

the prophet jeremiah 1512 It was understandable that Jeremiah didn’t want to be a prophet. He knew it was a difficult vocation. So when he called, he claimed that he was too young. God answered that he was called to be a prophet even in the womb. Can’t get any younger than that! Several times he complained to God about his lot, even to wishing he had never been born, calling down a curse on the man who announced to his father that he had a son. Apparently he abandoned his calling for a time but God was insistent. He also had to watch as one of the kings read his words and then burn them page by page, the ultimate insult. He was thrown into a cistern and left to die but was eventually rescued. He foretold the Exile and then encouraged the people in exile to settle down and have families because he would be a long time before they would return to Judah. Finally when Babylon was intent upon destroying Jerusalem, the people forced Jeremiah to flee with them to Egypt whereupon, as rumor has it, they killed him.

Sandwiches needed for St. Vincent DePaul Place

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Please participate this Thursday, June 29th, in providing turkey/cheese or ham/cheese sandwiches (no mayo please) for the guests of St. Vincent DePaul Place in Middletown.

Sandwiches wrapped in individual baggies may be brought to the front of the church from 7:00 to 7:30 pm on Thursday evening.

You may also leave sandwiches in the refrigerator in the St. Thomas More Hall when the church is open. Please call to make arrangements to drop off @ 860.295.1000.

Your sandwiches will be distributed to patrons of St. Vincent DePaul Place on Friday for their evening take-home meals.

Summer Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for summer!

Thank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight.

Thank you for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy your creation.

Thank you for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer season.

Draw me closer to you this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing.

Warm my soul with the awareness of your presence.

As I enjoy your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for you.

Amen.

Car Wash - Knights of Columbus

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Saturday, June 17 • 9 am―1 pm

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

St. John Fisher Church Parking Lot

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the car wash.

Community Garden ~ Mondays

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St John Fisher Vacation Bible Camp

Your child will travel “across the USA” to enter a world of amazing adventures! National Parks will be this year’s theme for Vacation Bible camp and I hope many of the children join us on this spectacular adventure right here at St John Fisher Church!

This will be an opportunity for kids to explore not only the incredible sights of our own country, but also a way to discover a living spiritual relationship with Jesus!

The camp will run August 7-10th at SJF Hall and grounds. Registration forms are available at church exits and here!

Memorial Day Prayer

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Dear Lord,

On this day, we remember those who have served us by protecting our freedoms.

When we celebrate our long weekend with our friends and family, help us remember that our freedom to speak of you, and our freedom to worship you, and our freedom to do that which we ought to do, have all been bought at the price and sacrifice of many lives.

Your Son died for our eternal life in heaven.

So too, your children died protecting us here on earth.

Help us be mindful this weekend and always of the sacrifices made by those in uniform for all our freedoms.

Amen.

Graduation Mass

graduate 01 All high school seniors are invited to a Mass in their honor on Saturday, June 3rd at 4:00pm.

We will recognize all those graduating and follow with a brief reception.

Please RSVP at (860)295-0001 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Calling All High School Teens!

Join us on Saturday, June 3rd for our Annual Teen Night Cookout from 5::00-7:30PM

Come celebrate warmer temperatures and longer days as we play games, toast marshmallows, hang out together & have a ton of fun! Bring a friend and join us!

From Our Pastor 05/21/17

With over a billion members in the Catholic Church plus who knows how many in other Christian denominations, it’s hard to believe that those who 1st accepted the Good News of Jesus were thought to be outsiders and therefore a threat in some way.

From Our Pastor 05/14/17

Today’s Gospel reading comes from the John’s account of the Last Supper. Judas had just left the table companionship to begin the process that would lead to Jesus arrest. Jesus had just said that Peter would deny him three times. But Jesus counsels them not to let their hearts be troubled because he is going to the Father to prepare places for them.

Faith Formation Registration Open

Registration Open Now for Children entering Grades 1-9
Registration forms due by May 31
Completed Forms can be mailed to church, dropped off at church office or placed in offertory basket in an envelope marked Faith Formation. Forms can be obtained here: Click Here to download the 2017-2018 Registration form
Questions, please contact Theresa Brysgel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 4:4-9
Unhappy?	Colossians 3:12-17 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

RCIAsmall “…the doors are opened wide for you to enter the Church”.

Let us all join together in welcoming Kelly Granatek into the RCIA process. We all share in the role of evangelizing our Catholic faith in our parish, our families and in the world. Regular sessions have begun. Please take the opportunity to greet Kelly, husband Jason and son, Daniel when you see them at mass or during parish activities. Her participation in the RCIA process is a blessing on all of us.

Anyone interested in joining the RCIA process may contact Jim Castellani (860-295-9904 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), for more information. God bless you. Please pray for Kelly and for all who are assisting her in her “Journey of Faith.”

Prayer Line

Send your prayer requests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the office @ 295-0001.

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LENT: Fasting and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence. All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.
FASTING means to refrain from eating food between meals and to eat only one full meal with the other two being lighter meals. It is required of those who are age 18 to 59. Liquids are permitted between meals.
ABSTINENCE means to refrain from eating meat. It is required of those 14 years of age and older.

DO YOU PLAN TO FAST THIS LENTEN SEASON?

When pondering what to give up this year, consider Pope Francis’ suggestions to observe this Lent:

Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”

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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Downloads

1. Sponsor Certificate
2. Faith Formation Registration form
3. New Parishoner Registration form

Special Intention Mass Cards

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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

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