St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

Knights of Columbus 8th Annual Golf Classic Drive for the FISH

September 23, 2021, Blackledge Golf Course 180 West Street. Hebron

To sign up, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. If you cannot participate, donations are greatly appreciated. Please send any donations to the church with a check made out to the Knights of Columbus.

From Our Pastor ~ September 19, 2021

25^th Sunday in Ordinary Time B21

Six days after the 1^st prediction of the Passion, Death and Resurrection and this week’s Gospel in which Jesus again talks about what would happen to him, there was a surprising event. Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain and was transfigured before their very eyes! His clothes became dazzling white; Elijah appeared, accompanied by Moses, conversing with Jesus. “Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, ‘This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.’” (Mark 9:7) Suddenly, it was over and only Jesus remained with the three apostles. Coming down from the mountain to join the other nine, Jesus charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone until he was risen from the dead. And they kept the matter to themselves. But they kept wondering what rising the dead meant.

Confirmation Meeting

Confirmation001 There will be a Confirmation meeting in the church for all incoming 9^th graders and their parents on Tuesday, September 21^st at 6:30. If you have not registered yet, please visit the St. John Fisher Faith Formation page at https://www.stjffaithformation.org/.

From Our Pastor ~ September 12, 2021

24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 21

Peter was feeling pretty good about himself. While everyone else gave answers of what other people were thinking about Jesus though the one about John the Baptist was strange since he had recently been put the death, Peter, in a moment of insight blurted out: “You are the Christ.” He got Jesus’ identity right! Jesus was (and is) the Anointed One, the Messiah!

QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Monday September 27th, 5:30-6:30pm

Virtual On-line Training

Every week in Connecticut, an average of 8 people die by suicide.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death by Americans under 50, and this training is crucial if you ever find yourself in a position to save a life!

This program is being offered in partnership with St. John Fisher Church, Marlborough, CT

Training will include:

Good Samaritan Law
Support information and resources
Warning signs of suicide crisis, and how to respond

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DETAILS AND DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

Grandparents Day Blessing

God of our ancestors,

we thank you for our children

and our children's children.

They are reminders from you about how precious life an be.

We humbly ask for wisdom and patience as we take pride and wonder in our grandchildren.

Those of us who now pray to you

Art Show

SS. Isidore and Maria Parish in Glastonbury welcomes the community at large to enjoy the Oasis of Beauty fine art show on Sat., Oct. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury. The show features art in various mediums by local artists along with live music provided by the parish music ministry. Wine will be available to anyone age 21 or older, along with a light snacks. Come and enjoy a FREE event designed to soothe and enrich your inner soul. All are invited. For more information, call the parish office at 860-633-9419, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A Note From Our Music Director

Beginning September 19, we will start singing new mass parts at the Sunday masses. The Mass of Christ the Savior mass parts can be found in the missalette if anyone would like to look at them beforehand. [songs 921-930, at the back of the missalette]

Please Donate to our Confirmation Class

We are once again preparing for the 10 grade Confirmation Community Retreat being held in the St. Thomas More Hall on Saturday, September 25. Any donations of individually packaged snack foods and drinks such as juice bags, water or Gatorade would be greatly appreciated. Please consider signing up to donate an item listed on the signup sheets located at the entrances to the church or bring and item to church labeled “Confirmation retreat.” Let us pray that these remarkable young men and women will be touched by the Holy Spirit drawing them into a deeper relationship with Christ.

Rosary Beads Needed

Rosary 164 The presenter for our Confirmation retreat, Tony Belizzi, is in need of rosary beads for his ministry to teens. If you have extra sets and would like to donate them, please drop them off in the basket on the tables marked “Rosary Beads” near the entrances of the church. Each year Tony distributes thousands of rosary beads to teens across the country and during his trips to South America. Any donations to help him continue this ministry would be greatly appreciated.

Be Opened!

Open your ears that they might hear the cry of the poor!
Open your mouth that it might say words of comfort!
Open your eyes that they really see those who labor and are burdened!
Open your arms that they might embrace all!
Open your hands that they might both give and receive!
Open your soul that it might be filled with tenderness and compassion!
Open your heart that it might truly love as Christ did and at his command!
Open your life that you many walk always in the ways of the Lord!
Be Opened! Ephphatha!

-Rev. Thomas Sas

An Open Invitation

St John Fisher 003 As fall arrives and we step back into old routines or create new routines, consider giving yourself the gift of spending a little more time in communion with Christ by attending daily Mass. Every Monday-Thursday daily Mass is celebrated at St. John Fisher at 8:30am. This is a beautiful way to start your day reflecting upon scripture, offering prayers in community and reflecting on Fr. Sas’ words of wisdom. Come join you St. John Fisher family and spend 30 minutes at the Lord’s tables as you start your day.

From Our Pastor ~ September 5, 2021

23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B21

A professor who taught Scripture at a well-respected school was known for being very strict in demanding that students be on time for his classes. It was said that he even refused to let the students into the classroom if they were only a few seconds late and would give them a zero on a quiz or an exam!

Suicide Prevention Month

As we begin September, which is national Suicide Prevention Month, let us remember all those that suffer from Mental Illness by including this prayer as a part of you monthly intentions:

Our Parish Council Starting a New Season and Seeking Your Involvement

Our Parish Council will begin meeting again in September and will meet every other month through May (5 sessions). We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are grateful to our current council members listed below. Some of the members will be rotating off and we have openings that we are looking to fill.

Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intention

Join with many people worldwide in praying Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for the month of September:

We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.


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