Completed origami hearts are still being collected and can be left in the baskets at the entrances to the church.

At the SJF Parish Family picnic, our Lending Library was re-launched and dedicated to our long-time parishioner, Robert Vontell. With Bob's passing, he and his family asked for donations to be made to the faith formation efforts in our parish.

In addition to helping our youth and adult programs, funds were used to update and purchase new books for our Lending Library for all our parishioners to access in building their faith.

Please stop down to see the newly-launched Lending Library (beneath the stairs) with easy to access color-coded categories, a new beautifully handmade bookcase, a new sign with Bob's dedication and a wonderful selection of books for all ages to help build and support your faith.

Please come "check it out "

Corpus Christi School of Wethersfield, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, will host a special Election Day Open House on Tuesday, November 5th from 8 30-I0 30am at Corpus Christi School, 58I Silas Deane Highway, for prospective students and their families. Corpus Christi students scored almost FOUR GRADE LEVELS ABOVE their current grade in the Language Arts/Reading portion of their recent standardized tests. See how your child could benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized instruction. All are invited to visit while classes are in session. Come and witness firsthand the Corpus Christi School difference Faculty, students and parents will be on hand to answer questions. The school encompasses Pre-K through 8th grade. For more information, please contact the school office at (860) 529-5487.

Dan Ferrrari returned to St. John Fisher to share musical selections from his new album "Strength." Opening the concert for Dan was Owen Henderschedt. Dan and Owen performed Saturday, September 28th at 6:00pm. Photographs of Owen and Dan are available to view and download. Login with your ID and Password. Cllick OUR PARISH | Extra's | Photo Gallery | 2019 Dan Ferrari or once you have logged in, click HERE

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We are now beginning a new chapter in the history of our parish. Guided by the Holy Spirit. the Forward with Faith Campaign is an important step in building a strong and vital Church for the future.

As we approach the half way point of our last season of Ordinary time in the liturgical calendar, let us take time to reflect upon the importance of this time.  While certainly our liturgical calendar is highlighted by our holiday seasons of Advent, Lent and Easter it is in ordinary time that we delve deeper into the life of Christ.  Sacred scripture journeys through life and ministry of Christ drawing of ever closer to our call to discipleship and ultimately our God.

May we hold fast to Christ, our hope, in every season of life. May we hold fast to Christ, our hope, in every season of life.

From the time we are knit together in our mothers' wombs until we take our final breaths, each From the time we are knit together in our mothers' wombs until we take our final breaths, each moment of our lives is a gift from God. While every season of life brings its own challenges and trials, each season also gives us opportunities to grow in relationship with Him. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we might be tempted to despair, but Christ instead offers us unfailing hope.

Christ's promise of salvation does not mean that we will be spared from suffering, but rather that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we will be given the strength to persevere. When the seas of life swell and we are battered by the waves, hope allows us to remain anchored in the heart of God.  May we hold fast to Christ, our hope, from the beginning of life to its very end.

The 10th grade Confirmation Community would like to thank all those who donated or made food for our The 10th grade Confrmation Community would like to thank all those who donated or made food for our retreat last Saturday.  This was an important step toward receiving the sacrament and we appreciate your prayers, donations and support.  Special thanks also to the 9th grade Confrmation Community that made the goodies at the reception for the 10th grade families following our class Mass.

Thanks to everyone who made our concert Saturday evening such a success. Two talented men. Owen Luke Henderschedt and Dan Ferrar shared their talent and faith with us in an inspiring and powerful way. Special thanks to all those hands that helped out behind the scenes setting up. making food or preparing the space. 

Under the beautiful blue end-of-summer skies  this Under the beautiful blue  end-of-summer skies  this year s SJF Parish Family Picnic was a glowing success thanks to the many volunteers and the group of picnic-going parishioners. Our many thanks to all the volunteers who made the day possible - the delicious food the colorful decorations and the fun crafts and games for all!

 "The Heart of Our Faith"  

A parish-wide craft of origami hearts was passed out at the picnic. Please keep a lookout for these kits near the church entrances after Masses. Each parish family who has not already done so is invited to complete and decorate a heart. We will then create a display in our welcoming vestibule.  

Our thanks to two of our teens Emily D and Mekayla P for breathing life into this project.  Each and every parishioner holds and is the heart of our collective faith at SJF. We are looking forward to tive faith at SJF. We are looking forward to seeing this display take form!