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..
“Most of us were taught that God would love us if and when we change. In fact, God loves you so that you can change. What empowers change, what makes you desirous of change is the experience of love. It is that inherent experience of love that becomes the engine of change.” ― Richard Rohr
“We call on Catholics of the United States and all people of good will to pray for an end to this war in Ukraine and for peace based on justice and respect for international law. We remember always that prayer is never a feeble gesture of last resort! It is a weapon of hope.”
Our Lenten collection this week will be for deoderant. There will be a collection box in the entrance of the church. Any donations will be given to the Catholic Worker House.
We are in need of a few more cantors to sing at Sunday Masses. If anyone is interested in volunteering to serve occasionally as a cantor, please see Janice Reska after Mass or call (860) 267-4667.
The past two years have been challenging for students and many are trying to catch up. Corpus Christi School of Wethersfield, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, would like to help. Please join us for a Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 5th from 6:00 – 7:30 P.M. at Corpus Christi School, 581 Silas Deane Highway. Corpus Christi students benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized instruction, and extra help. A structured curriculum combined with a nurturing environment result in student success - imagine how your child could soar!! Tours will be available; teachers, students, and parents will be on hand to answer questions. The school encompasses PreK - 8th grade. To register, please visit our website https://corpuschristischoolct.org/ or call 860-529-5487.
Spring is the time to finalize the choice of a high school for all the 8th graders. East Catholic continues to accept applications, offers shadow visits, family tours and entrance exams. Please visit our website: www.echs.com or give us a call at 860-649-5336 to learn about the variety of programs available for your student.
3rd Sunday of Lent C22
Slow down. Notice. Listen. Follow. Those four verbs summarize the readings of today.
Bushes are not that special. And, bushes that burst into flame in the intense dry heat of the Sinai Desert, while perhaps not common, are not all that unusual either, or so I have read. Other shepherds in the area probably saw a similar sight at one time or another. But, Moses noticed something was different with this particular burning bush. He patiently slowed down long enough to see that though it was on fire, it didn’t crumble into ashes. And so, he found himself on holy ground and in the presence of “I AM”.
If anyone is interested in donating to help our brothers and sisters suffering in the Ukraine, these two websites are the best to donate to: https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine/ or https://kofc.org/secure/en/donate/ukraine.html
Our Confirmation community recently completed an activity where they were asked to reflect upon what they might fast from and feast on during the season of Lent. The suggestions were both thought provoking and powerful. Below is a partial list so that you might consider not only what you can give up or let go, but perhaps more importantly, what you can also embrace or feast upon during this season of reflection and reconciliation.
Fast from being closed minded
Feast on nurturing an open heart;
Fast from social media
Feast on clubs, activities and human engagement; Fast on fear
Feast on having the courage to trying new things and facing new challenges;
Fast on being judgmental
Feast on being kind.
Consider what you and your family might choose to fast and feast upon as we continue to journey toward Easter.
In Bangladesh, cyclones and other natural disasters are increasing destroying farms, homes and more making it difficult for people like Noornobi to earn a living and support their families. But Noornobi has learned new techniques to protect his land and income, enabling his niece and nephew to go to school. How can you care for creation to help the planet and our global family? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Collection will be held on March 27, 2022. The CRS Collection is an opportunity for you to help improve the lives of the most vulnerable people around the world and here in the United States. Your support funds organizations dedicated to aiding people affected by war and natural disasters, migrants and refugees in need of material and legal assistance, and people worldwide whose livelihoods are impacted by changing political and environmental conditions. When you support the collection, your prayers are put into action and become a sign of solidarity and neighborly love for our brothers and sisters.
*Please note: This collection is separate from the Lenten Rice Bowl collection.
The next Pray and Play date will be March 26 at 10am. Please click this link
https://www.facebook.com/groups/stjfchurchprayandplay/ for more details.
We will meet in the church hall and hope you can join us.
Our Lenten collection this week will be for bar soap. There will be a collection box in the entrance of the church. Any donations will be given to the Catholic Worker House.
Do you have any of the following items, that are gently used and would like to donate them to A Hand Up. Please bring them to the church or reach out to Jen O'Neill. Jen will get them to Hartford.
Shower curtains and rings, wash cloths, hand towels, pot holders, kitchen towels, spatulas, mixing spoons, measuring cups, pots and pans, coffee makers, queen sheets, shower liners.
A Hand Up is a program of Journey Home that works to support those who are currently transitioning from homelessness to housing by connecting them to donations of household goods and furniture.
Pope Francis, the Climate Crisis, and Racial Justice
Part 1: March 23, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Part 2: March 30, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We will be joined by the Collaborative Center for Justice, a Hartford-based Catholic social justice organization. Registration is required
Register here for Part 1
Register here for Part 2
We will be using Pope Francis’ book on the environment, Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home, as a starting point for a discussion on racial justice, ecology, and care for the poor and marginalized. In order to move from reflection to action, we will conclude with a look at relevant policy issues that need our advocacy. Free access to the entire book can be found at the Vatican website.
Please come prepared by reviewing the Canticle of the Creatures, and Chapter 2 for Part 1, and Chapter 4 for Part 2.
Seeking Greeters and Readers
for all Masses
Our Saint John Fisher Parish Family is in need of your help. We are looking for Greeters and Readers for our weekend Masses. If you interested in being part of this important ministry, please contact Holly at the church office: (860)2950001 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Seeking Cantors
We are in need of a few more cantors to sing at Sunday Masses. If anyone is interested in volunteering to serve occasionally as a cantor, please see Janice Reska after Mass or call (860) 267-4667.
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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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.
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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