Please join us in prayer that we will continue to remember Pope Francis' call in The Joy of the Gospel: God's word teaches that our brothers and sisters are the prolongation of the incarnation for each of us: "As you did it to one of these. the least of my brethren. you did it to me" (Mt 25:40) The way we treat others has a transcendent dimension: "The measure you give will be the measure you get" (Mt 7:2) It corresponds to the mercy which God has shown us: "Be merciful. just as your Father is merciful Do not judge. and you will
not be judged do not condemn. and you will not be condemned Forgive. and you will be forgiven give. and it will be given to you For the measure you give will be the measure you get back" (Lk 6:36-386:36-38) What these passages make clear is the absolute priority of "going forth from ourselves toward our brothers and sisters" as one of the two great commandments which ground every moral norm and as the clearest sign for discerning spiritual growth in response to God's completely free gift

St. Vincent de Paul was a French priest who dedicated his life to serve the most vulnerable and established the Congregation of Missions. Take a few moments and select a book on the saints and read about this compassionate priest who is known as the patron saint of charitable organizations.

As we prepare as a parish for the next dinner at St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown, let us pray for the poor among us and reflect on how we can become ministers of care and compassion. As the Franciscan Media Web page reminds us, "Vincent de Paul is a particularly appropriate patron for all Christians today, when hunger has become starvation, and the high living of the rich stands in more and more glaring contrast to the physical and moral degradation in which many of God's children are forced to live.

As fall is in full spring and our calendars are filling up, we hope to remind you of the slower days of summer by sharing with you a few reflections from the volunteers who participated in the Summer Service Weekend with the Congregational Church. May we never miss an opportunity to live the greatest commandment and love our neighbor.

*Are you recently retired?
*A parent of children who are either starting or heading back to school?
*Have an open morning every so often?

Give yourself the gift of coming to 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 on scripture, offering prayers in community and pondering Fr. Sas' words of wisdom.
Come join your fellow parishioners and spend 30 minutes at the Lord's table as you start your day.

Save the Date!

Annual St. John Fisher Parish Picnic

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

12:00 to 4:00 P.M.

Our parish is growing, and the annual picnic is a great way to get to meet all the new families! Come join the fun of helping to plan this greatevent. A few of you and your helping hands will make all the difference! Call Robin at the parish office, 860.295.0001, to let us know you’re available to help.

Once again we were blessed to provide back-to-school supplies and personal care products to the students of Marlborough Elementary and the RHAM Middle and High School. Thank you for your generosity in helping these students start off the school year ready to learn, knowing someone cares and believes in them! Feeling confident in bringing their best selves into the learning experience is so powerful in supporting and maintaining their esteem and success in their studies.

Many thanks again for making it ALL possible!

Corpus Christi School currently has several wonderful students in need of tuition assistance. If you would like to help contribute to the Catholic education of a deserving child, please contact Coleen antico This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. YOU can make a difference in a child’s life. Thank you for your considerations!

A huge thank you to all the families, children and volunteers who made our St. John Fisher Bible Camp a big success!  Our parish is blessed to have such a wonderful, devoted group of teens who made every day fun.

The Sisters of St. Joseph are seeking plastic grocery bags to be used to make plastic mats for the homeless. Please bring any clean plastic disposable bags and place them in the bins by the entrances to the church.

As you may have heard, a major campaign being led by the Harford Bishops' Foundation is currently underway at St. John Fisher Parish and throughout the Archdiocese of Harford. This week, we will be sharing the core area of the Forward with Faith Campaign for the Archdiocese and our parish.

Educating to Reignite the Faith Catholic education is crucial to the future of our Archdiocese. Currently, there are more than
50,000 students served in our Catholic schools and parish faith formation programs. Funds from the campaign will: