St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

Soup for a Cause ~ Update

soup clipart 2 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.

From Our Pastor ~ March 13, 2022

2^nd Sunday of Lent C22

Where was Andrew?

In both Mark and Matthew, he is one of the first disciples called along with his brother Simon and the two sons of Zebedee James and John. In Luke, he presupposes Andrew was also a partner of Simon along with James and John. And in the Gospel of John, Andrew is a disciple of the Baptist, one the two who followed Jesus and spent the day with him. Andrew then announced to his brother Simon that they had found the Messiah and brought him to Jesus!

Perseverance to Succeed

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.

St. John Fisher Lending Library

Book Stack During this Lenten Season, prepare for the coming of Easter by choosing a book from among the many categories in our Lending Library, including Liturgical Seasons, Scripture, Inspirational and Prayer.

“Building Our Faith, One Page at a Time”

St. Patrick's Day Prayer

May God give you....
For every storm, a rainbow For every tear, a smile
For every care, a promise

And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends
A faithful friend to share
For every sigh, a sweet song And an answer for each prayer.

Lenten Collection ~ Plastic Easter Eggs & Candy

Our Lenten collection this week will be for plastic easter eggs and candy. Please be sure the candies are individually wrapped pieces. There will be a collection box in the entrance of the church, and any donations will be given to the Catholic Worker House.

Lent

Lent is a journey of evolving, creative reflection that inspires penance and gives new impetus to every aspect of our commitment to follow the Gospel. It is a journey of love, which opens the hearts of believers to our brothers and sisters and draws them to God. Jesus asks his disciples to live and to radiate charity . . . Each day we encounter people who are hungry, thirsty or sick, people who are outcasts or migrants. During this season of Lent we are invited to pay greater heed to the suffering written on their faces, faces that challenge us to acknowledge the various aspects of poverty which continue in our time.
Pope John Paul II

LENT: Fasting and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting and abstinence.

All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence.

FASTING means to refrain from eating food between meals and to eat only one full meal with the other two being lighter meals. It is required of those who are age 18 to 59. Liquids are permitted between meals.

ABSTINENCE means to refrain from eating meat. It is required of those 14 years of age and older.

Stations of the Cross ~ Led by the Men's Prayer Group

Please join us for Stations of the Cross this Friday, March 11, at 6:30pm in the Church. It will be led by the Men’s Prayer Group. Stations will continue every Friday during Lent and will be led by various ministries and faith formation classes.

The Pillars of Lent

As we begin our Lenten journey, reflect on how your prayers, fasting and almsgiving can guide you. As Pope Francis explains, these are “elements which, when lived sincerely, can transform life and provide a sure foundation for dignity and fraternity.” How can practicing the Lenten pillars transform your life and the lives of our sisters and brothers around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

Monthly Food Drive

ST. JOHN FISHER PARISH MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE FOR MARLBOROUGH FOOD BANK

MARCH 12TH & MARCH 13TH Please mark your calendars:

Our monthly Food Drive is the 2nd full weekend of every month.

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 overthecounter 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.

Thank you for assisting our brothers and sisters in Christ. Please keep all those impacted by hunger in your prayers.

Small Christian Community ~ Please Join Us

All are invited to come and explore the Lenten gospels at a deeper level as we follow the small Christian Community format led by Father Sas. We will meet each Monday throughout Lent at 9:30am and 7:00pm. You are welcome to come to any or all of the gatherings as together we discuss, reflect and listen to sacred scripture in the context our daily lives.

Lenten Collection ~ Shampoo

Our Lenten collection this week will be for shampoo. Please bring in travel size, small or large bottles of shampoo for us to donate. There will be a collection box in the entrance of the church.

Learning About Lent - A Facebook Event

Public · Hosted by Amy Serrano, Pray and Play Activity Group At St John Fisher

March 14 at 4 pm - fb event link: (12) Learning About Lent | Facebook

March 26 at 10 am - fb event link: (13) Learning About Lent | Facebook

Novena for Peace in Ukraine

There is a Novena for Peace in Ukraine that will begin tomorrow, February 25th.

This is a great novena link - you get an email each day for each of the 9 day novenas - its usually just one novena a month. It is a free link - at the end of each novena, they do ask that if you can support them that would be great but by no means required.

Save the Date!

The Confirmation Community is once again hosting Soup for a Cause, a fundraising event for the House of Bread. The event will look a little different this year due to COVID, but will help support House of Bread’s Kids’ Café, which provides warm meals after school for kids throughout Hartford. The drive-thru event will be Saturday, March 12, from 5:00-6:30pm. Tickets are $10 and the first 50 people to come will receive a House of Bread soup mug, while the second 50 people will receive a House of Bread recyclable bag. Come help make this the most successful year yet!

Knights of Columbus Scholarship

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 31^st 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.

Monthly Food Drive

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!

Catholic News

Faith Connections

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Emergency Bible Numbers


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

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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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Online Giving

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.

How To Report An Incident Of Sexual Abuse To The Archdiocese Of Hartford

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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Click here to download more information

Special Intention Mass Cards

Mass Card A Healing Prayer

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, Marriages & Baptisms

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.

The Hospital Doesn't Tell Us You're There!

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.