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.
Melissa Jordan 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
All parishioners are invited to help in the garden on Monday evenings, 5:00pm. The fruits of your labor will be shared with our community through the Marlborough Food Bank.
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.
Please remember to schedule Masses for deceased loved ones as soon as possible. Mass cards are also available for Masses offered for a special intention such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, dealing with illness, requests for healing, or any special needs. Please feel free to e-mail, call, or stop by the parish office with your request.
If you are unable to attend daily Mass, a televised daily Mass is celebrated live daily at 10:00am by the Office of Radio and Television. Links for the Mass may be found on the archdiocesan website or www.facebook.com/OfficeRadioTV, or CLICK HERE.
Hours for the parish office will vary during the summer. Please call first (860.295.0001) if you are planning to stop by. Any messages left on the answering system will be checked regularly.
For those who are visitors to St. John Fisher Church during the summer months, we welcome you to our church and our parish family.
Lord, take me where You want me to go
Let me meet who You want me to meet
Tell me what You want me to say and
Keep me out of your way. ~ Fr. Mychal Judge
PLEASE NOTE: The office will be closed the week of August 15th and will reopen on August 22
“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
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.
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.
If you were unable to attend Soup for A Cause due to the weather, but would like to make a donation, you can still donate in person at the church or via Venmo or Paypal. All donations will go directly to the Kids’ Café at House of Bread which is currently providing over 200 hot dinners a day to kids through out Hartford.
Sometime soon, COVID relief money will start to run out. Many more families will be struggling due to the current economic situation. If you are able, this would be a great way to help.
Raúl and Lilian have faced many challenges while trying to provide for their family and pursue their dreams in Guatemala. With support from Catholic Relief Services, they have been able to overcome these obstacles and grow their business, while helping their community along the way. In what ways are you being challenged to serve others this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE
Suggested donations: Cereal, oatmeal, hearty canned soups, baking supplies, canned meats, canned fruits and toiletries.
Please check that the "Best By" dates have not been exceeded; otherwise, the Food Bank will need to dispose of them. The Food Bank does not distribute over-the-counter medicines for either adults or children, and 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 ~ Mondays ~ 8:30AM
Click here on Monday mornings.
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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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