Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, 4:00PM
Sunday Mass ~ 8:30AM and 10:30AM
Daily Mass ~ Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri ~ 8:30AM
ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST every
Monday from 9:00AM to 9:30AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:00pm or by appointment
Welcome, Visitors
For those who are visitors to St. John Fisher Church, we welcome you to our church and our parish family
✝︎ Easter Mass Schedule ✝︎
Easter Vigil 8:00pm
Easter Sunday, April 20
8:30 am Mass and 10:30 am Mass
RECONCILIATION
Consider taking advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent. This powerful sacrament allows us to return to a relationship with God as we relieve ourselves from the burden of sin. Father LeBlanc will be hearing confessions during Lent on Monday evenings from 5-6 pm and Saturday afternoons from 3-3:30 pm weekly.
30 Jones Hollow Road,
Marlborough, Connecticut 06447-1141
Pastor, Fr. Alvin J. LeBlanc
(860) 295-0067
Deacon William Gilles
(860) 805-5826
Senior Deacon John W. McKaig
(860) 942-7961
Parish Secretary, Heather Mancini
(860) 295-0001
Coordinators of Faith Formation.
Cindy Bryan
Family Faith Formation
Grade K,1,3,4,5 & 6
Helena Thomas
Sacramental Preparation
Grade 2, 9 & 10 Confirmation
Eileen Gilles
Grade 7 & 8
Director of Music Ministry
Janice Reska
Youth Ministry
Helena Thomas
Today bring to Me THE SOULS OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave Me strength to endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels My mercy flows out upon mankind.
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service,* that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in Your vineyard—upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30am to 1:30pm
(Best to call first)
ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
Baptism and/or Confirmation
Godparent/Sponsor Affirmation
Sponsor Certificates, Marriages & Baptisms
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The Hospital Doesn't Tell Us You're There!
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COFFEE AND DONUT
Sunday, April 27, 2025
St. John Fisher Social Activities Committee invites you to join us for complimentary
coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses on April 27.
Serving: Coffee, tea, juice, donuts & bagels. Please Join us.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~ UPCOMING EVENTS:
🫖 Spring High Tea, May 4 ~ Tickets will be available after Masses in April and in the Parish Office
🍔 Parish Picnic, June 22, Noon to 3pm ~ look for sign up sheets in June
This is the latest undertaking for the Prayer Shawl Ministry: crocheted baskets made from scraps of donated yarn. “When life gives you scraps, you make baskets!”
These will be offered for sale at the Marlbouough Arts Center’s Holiday Sale in November. Proceeds will buy yarn for shawls and Baptismal blankets.
To learn more about our Prayer Shawl Ministry, contact Mary Horrigan through the parish office.
A special thank you to all who made their donations to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
As a parish, our goal was $55,000. Total amount donated was $62,140, which is 113% of our goal!
With the transfer of the tabernacle from our side chapel to the sanctuary behind our altar, please remember that it is proper to genuflect or bow in the presence of the Lord. Genuflecting or bowing when you pass in front of the tabernacle and as you enter and exit your pew at the beginning and end of Mass is the customary way to show respect and reverence. You may recognize the presence of the Lord by either bending a knee down or, if unable to do so, making a pause and intentional bow.
Dear Father LeBlanc,
St. John Fisher’s parish recently organized a collection of furniture and household items for our clients who are moving out of homelessness and into housing. When our volunteers, together with volunteers from St. John Fisher, loaded the collected items into our box truck, the 15’ truck was almost completely filled with these donations!
Once again, the members of St. John Fisher have overwhelmed us with their giving spirit. We at Journey Home thank you sincerely for the generosity of your community. We especially appreciate all the work and planning done by Donna Sawan, who has been a consistent champion of our mission.
Our A Hand Up warehouse program is completely dependent on donations and volunteers, and your parish’s efforts made a huge impact. The collected goods will provide for many individuals and families and make their houses into homes.
Many thanks for all the good that you do and for again selecting us as a recipient of your generosity!
Sincerely,
Michelle Lipar, LMSW
Volunteer and Client Support Specialist
Dear Father LeBlanc,
On behalf of the Catholic Mission Aid Society in the Archdiocese of Hartford, I wanted to express my gratitude for your most generous contribution to the 2024 Mission Co-Op Appeal. The parishioners of St. John Fisher Parish, Marlborough, contributed $4,034.00 to be disbursed to the Missionaries of the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the VI Inc. Your contribution will have a profound impact on the lives of those served.
Your invaluable support enables this mission to continue their good works. Your most generous contribution not only provides much needed financial assistance but is a motivation to strive harder and make a greater difference in many lives.
Once again, thank you for your generosity and kind support to the Missionaries of Diocese of Saint Thomas in the VI Inc. I am grateful for your support and the positive change it will bring.
With Appreciation, yours in Christ,
Reverend Monsignor James A. Shanley
Director Catholic Mission Aid Society
Moderator of the Curia and Vicar General
We need your help to make this Blood drive a success! The American Red Cross needs a minimum of 24 donors and our goal is to register 40 donors. Below you will find the information to sign up.
There will be a sign up sheet at both entrances of the church beginning of October for volunteer helpers and bakers.
If you want emails of the direct links or permission slip, please contact Donna at 860-463-1120.
September 14th and 15th
We are excited to share that the presence of our Lord Jesus will now sit front and center behind our altar beginning next weekend! The timing of this move fits nicely with the Gospel of John, which we have been listening to these past few weeks as we heard his “Bread of Life” discourses – where Jesus, for the first time, makes direct reference to the Eucharist and Himself as the Bread of Life and the source of all spiritual nourishment that comes from God.
Read more: It’s Really Happening! The Transfer of Our Tabernacle to the Sanctuary
Our Adult Choir will begin rehearsals on September 11 at 5:30pm. Anyone who is interested in joining the choir may speak with Janice Reska after Mass or email
See the bounty we collected. Our collective generosity is making a difference.
Thanks to your generosity, our parish was able to provide ALL the requested back-to-school supplies and backpacks for 13 Marlborough Elementary School students. Each backpack was filled with the respective teachers’ requests and created an exciting beginning to a new school year - with students prepared to learn and make new memories! On average, a backpack with supplies cost $65 per student, and we are grateful to be able to support our local families in need of this outreach. Please hold these students and families in your prayers for this new school year ahead!
Our Adult Worship Choir at St. John Fisher Church will be ready to start singing in September for Sunday Masses.New members are welcome to join us. Choir practice is held weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00pm
The ability to read music is not required. What better way to praise God than to make a joyful noise!
We are also in need of cantors to lead the congregation in song.
If you are interested, please see Janice Reska at Mass. You may also call our parish office or email
We are looking for adults (parents, grandparents, other adult parishioners) and 9-12th grade youth volunteers, who can commit to assisting with K-8 classes. The success of this program depends on dedicated volunteers invested in the future of our children and church. This past year we received positive feedback about the program, and we look forward to continuing its development in the year ahead.
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Cindy Bryan at
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🍞 Marlborough Food Bank
Non-perishable food, personal care items and household cleaning supplies are now accepted weekly at any Mass. Bags may be placed to the right of the altar. If there is a specific need, we will mention it in the bulletin or check out the food bank directly at https://foodbankofmarlborough.wordpress.com.
Did you realize . . . One of the greatest traditions we have within the Catholic faith is having a Mass said for a loved one whether they are living or deceased. By doing this, we are offering Christ himself for the intention we indicate. Considering that the Mass is the highest form of communal prayer, offering a Mass up for a loved one is a beautiful expression of faith. Masses can also be said as an expression of gratitude, to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or as we are reminded by the Council of Trent: "for the living and the dead, for sins, punishments, satisfactions, and other necessities."
As St. Leonoard of Maurice reminds us: Let us be diligent in hearing Mass as often as possible, and with all possible devotion; and furthermore, let us endeavor to have as many Masses as possible celebrated for our intention. Mass intentions can be scheduled by contacting the St. John Fisher office at 860-295-0001. Intentions can be offered for both weekly and weekend Masses for both the living and deceased with a suggested donation of $10.00 for a weekly Mass and $20.00 for a weekend Mass.
We are a beacon of God’s gracious and merciful love as we glorify His name through service to others; devotion to His teachings and His Son Jesus; and by maintaining a welcoming, accepting and embracing Catholic community of faith that judges none, embraces and protects the vulnerable, builds community of all ages and life stages and acts for the greater Glory of God.
We provide an open, welcoming and active Catholic faith community that is inspired by the gifts of the Holy Spirit as we demonstrate our faith by (1) actively participating in Mass and the Sacraments, (2) by serving and ministering to others, (3) by exploring and sharing the Word and teachings of Jesus and (4) by openly embracing the various needs of our entire parish family and broader community in Christ.
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 CLICK HERE. If you are new to Online Giving, register by entering our church ID of 1239.
Faith Vos Winkel, MSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
860-541-6475
faith.voswinkel@aohct.org
