An email or set of emails have been sent using Father's name in the “From:" field of the email. If the email requests you send money via gift card(s) or other non-traditional forms of payment, don't do it! This is common SCAM sent to you in anticipation of fooling you out of your hard earned money. This form of SCAM is not unusual and there is very little you can do to prevent it.
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
It is with a grateful heart that I Thank You for all your kindnesses to me over the last two and half years as your pastor. Most recently, I thank you for the wonderful Farewell celebration, your gifts and kind wishes, on the occasion of my Retirement and entry into Senior Status as a Priest. I will always cherish my memories of my time as your Pastor, the spirit of St. John Fisher Community and your love and commitment to this wonderful family of faith whose future will continue to grow and flourish in the years ahead.
Finally, I am most grateful and thankful to the Lord Jesus whom we love and serve for allowing me to shepherd this wonderful community of faith, asking God’s blessings on you and your families in the years to come. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He let His face shine upon you and be gracious to you and yours, now and always.
Your brother in Christ, Father Alvin J. LeBlanc
Summer Bible Camp ~ Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 ~ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Planning your summer schedule? Save August 11-15 for our Summer Bible Camp. This years theme is Super Heroes of the Bible. Available for children going into kindergarten to currently in 6th grade. Please keep an eye out for moreinformation coming soon!
Thank you for providing a lovely meal for our guests here at St. Vincent de Paul . Our guests enjoyed ham, vegetables, mashed potatoes and baked beans. You will be pleased to know that you served 75 meals. Thanks to you and the three volunteers who helped serve and clean up afterwards you are commanded for a job well done. Thank you for your support!
Sincerely Gratefully,
St. Vincent de Paul
Come sing with us! During the summer months of July and August, we invite anyone attending Mass to come sing with our adult choir. No rehearsals are necessary. We’d love to have you join us.
Congratulations to the St. John Fisher Knights of Columbus
Council 15734 2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients;
Trevor Hooker and Isabella Wiktorowicz.
Thank you for your exceptional service to our community and
best of luck in your future endeavors!
Thank you for your generous support for the month of May’s Baby Shower supporting Caring Families in Willimantic and Sacred Cuties knitting program for new mom’s at York Correctional in Cheshire. You have tenderly and lovingly touched the lives of all the mom’s and their babies with your care, contributions and intentions. Thank you for being the hands of Christ and the embracing heart of Jesus in the lives of precious babies and their moms (and dads) who are raising them.
Collections of new and / or gently-used household goods, furniture, and NEW bed pillows will take place on the weekend of June 14 in the Church hall. Consider making donations of kitchenware, sheets, towels, and new pillows. (Journey Home is not able to accept sofa beds or large items, such as hutches and entertainment centers) For questions, please call Donna Sawan-Bergmans via the Parish Office.
The “Easter baskets” that were filled by our parishioners for the patrons of Journey Home, brimming with household supplies and items. This enables them to settle into their new sustainable housing. Thank you all for your kind generosity and support in partnering with Journey Home in their life changing efforts! You truly are reflections of this Easter season!
All are welcomed to come and join in on Monday evening at 5:00 pm. No gardening experience is necessary, just enthusiasm to help others. The
garden is a great opportunity to help those in need right here in town.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 1st Holy Communion Class who received Jesus for the first time on May 3! Let us all unite in prayer that these children continue to remain united with Jesus Christ and receive Him often in the Holy Eucharist.Purchase an “Easter” basket of your choice (laundry basket, or cleaning bucket) and fill it with cleaning and laundry supplies or kitchen tools and supplies for those transitioning from homeless to a secure sustainable housing situation. Please drop items off to church during the Lenten season.
Immediate Need: House of Bread in Hartford
The basic needs of the House of Bread patrons can use some much needed support - offering hot showers is just one service available to their community and having clean under garments to change into is an immediate need. Pleaseconsider donating men’s undershirts and underwear size L and XL. Also accepted are gently used bath towels and fiction books. Many thanks in advance for meeting the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ.Items can be dropped off at church through the end of April.
The Greeter Ministry is looking for adults and families (parents and children) to volunteer one weekend a month at Mass you normally attend. Greeters welcome parishioners when they come into church and pass out bulletins as they leave.
This is a wonderful, family friendly opportunity to get involved in our parish. To volunteer or learn more please contact Julie Groene at
- St. John Fisher Men's Retreat at Holy Family Retreat Center
- The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
- Introduction to Bible Study with Deacon Bill
- Trust In The Lord ~ Archbishops Annual Appeal
- The Pontifical Good Friday Collection
- Saint Joseph Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation
- CRS Rice Bowl Celebrates 50 Years
- In My Love, Abide ~ Men's Retreat ~ April 4-6
- 🚘 Thank You From The Drive Thru Café
- Knights of Columbus Scholarship for Catholic High School Seniors
- Thank You From Archbishop Coyne
- Prayer Line
