St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

Six Seasons

Our liturgical calendar does not follow the calendar year, but instead focuses on six seasons including:

Advent - four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus' birth
Christmas - recalling the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the peoples of the world
Lent - a six-week period of penance before Easter
Sacred Paschal Triduum - the holiest "Three Days" of the Church's year, where the Christian people recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus
Easter - 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord's resurrection from the dead and his sending forth of the Holy Spirit
Ordinary Time - divided into two sections (one span of 4-8 weeks after Christmas Time and another lasting about six months after Easter Time), wherein the faithful consider the fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people
(taken from the USCCB website)

Each season also has different colors that correspond to the liturgical celebrations. You can tell the colors for each season by the vestments Father Sas wears and the colors on the altar. Can you guess the colors for Ordinary time?

From our Pastor ~ June 26, 2022

13^th Sunday in Ordinary Time C22

“He [Jesus] resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem.” (Lk. 9:51) The important word here is “resolutely” which means being firm, unwavering or determined. That explains why Jesus rebuked James and John (the sons of thunder) telling them rather harshly (rebuke) to just go on to another village, not wasting time from fulfilling his ultimate goal.

Summer Scripture Series

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3 WEEKS WITH THE BOOK OF RUTH

Join us as we explore the beatiful story of fidelity and faith in the book of Ruth

Wednesdays, July 6, 13, & 20 (CORRECTED)

5:30PM Behind the church

Bring your lawn chair and your bible

RSVP to Holly at 860-295-0001

New (K-8) Faith Formation Coordinator

The Saint John Fisher Parish would like to give a warm welcome to our new (K-8) Faith Formation Coordinator Melissa Jordan. Melissa is a long-time Faith Formation teacher here, and we are excited to have her now involved in the coordination of our program. We are eager to see all the upcoming changes in our Faith Formation program including an exciting new family-focused program. Stayed tuned for registration information for the upcoming academic year.

Community Garden

garden As we approach the summer months, please remember that all parishioners are invited to help out in the garden on Monday evenings beginning at 5:00pm. Come when you have time and help tend to the small but mighty garden, knowing the fruits of your labor will be shared with community members through the Marlborough Food Bank.

Paving Project

paving Thanks to your generosity to both our annual capital collections and the Hartford Bishops Foundation Forward with Faith Campaign, we are in a financial position to repair the left side and rear parking lots, as well as the ramps to the kitchen and St. Thomas More Hall. This work is being done to update a deteriorating surface and to address safety issues identified in our last audit. Work began this past Thursday, June 23rd. While the project is underway and for a period of time afterward (to allow pavement to set), these parking lots will be off limits. Thank you for your patience during this time!

Dreaming Together: Forming Disciples for Faith and Justice

The Center for Catholic Education & Formation and the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford will sponsor a joint conference on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Omni New Haven at Yale. The theme, Dreaming Together: Forming Disciples for Faith and Justice, takes its name from “Let us Dream” by Pope Francis, who encourages us to dream of a better future. The conference will include educational and practical pieces on faith formation topics such as lifelong formation, parent involvement and kerygma, social justice issues, and Catholic social teaching. Attendees will gain skills in integrating social ministry and Catholic social teaching into classroom, parish and family life.

From Our Pastor ~ June 19, 2022

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ C22

Controversy about celebrating the Eucharist is a major theme in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. In Paul’s time, the community celebrated the Eucharist as a communal meal. But there was a problem: the wealthy could arrive before their servants and eat and drink as much as they wanted, leaving leftovers for their servants or anyone else who came later than them. What was supposed to be a communion service was anything but. Paul really laid into them, closing with a condemnation that their worship did them more harm than good by writing “One who eats the bread or drinks the cup unworthily is answerable for the body and blood of the Lord.”

Knights of Columbus 9th Annual ~ Golf Classic ~ Drive for the FISH

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Blackledge Golf Course, Hebron CT

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A Note of Thanks From Our Deacon John

To The St. John Fisher family:

Your support, prayers and kindness throughout the years are overwhelming. The St. John Fisher community is truly part of my family. Patty and I are blessed and thankful to all of you for the beautiful Mass and reception celebrating my 45th anniversary to the diaconate, and what a celebration it was!! The thought and preparation put into the whole celebration was a remarkable collaboration!

“Remembering always, Jesus loves you and so do We.” ~Deacon John and Patty

With Gratitude and Well Wishes for our Retiring Faith Formation Coordinator, Theresa Brysgel

As a parish family, we have been blessed with the dedication, creativity and faith-filled influence of Theresa Brysgel, as she directed and taught our Faith Formation program for grades 1 through 8. For five years, Theresa inspired and provided support to our team of instructors and weathered the many challenges of delivering education within the constraints and reality of COVID. Not only did Theresa expertly provide a coordinated and diverse program to the students, she also introduced family-focused events to include parents and caregivers, who are truly the faith coaches in bringing our faith into their homes and collective hearts. We are so grateful to Theresa and wish her all the best as she takes on new adventures. We are also blessed as Theresa, who brings a spirit of community involvement and service to all she does, will stay involved in our parish social activities and outreach efforts. Thank you, Theresa, from your St. John Fisher Parish Family and enjoy a well deserved summer season with your own family!

Congratulations Deacon John

As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Deacon John’s ordination to the diaconate, we thank him for his dedication and service over the years to the St. John Fisher family. Called to “share in Christ’s mission and grace in a special way” (CCC. 1570.), Deacon John has vibrantly lived out his ministry of the word, of liturgy and of charity and justice. We are truly blessed to have such a holy man living out his faith in our midst.
John may you remember that “Jesus loves you and so do we!”

From Our Pastor ~ June 12, 2022

Trinity Sunday C22

How do you describe the indescribable or explain the unexplainable? The Trinity is a deep mystery. That mystery is too deep for our little brains to comprehend. But, theologians and others have tried to describe and explain it for ages. They best they can do is come up are descriptions that only touch on the reality of the mystery. I think that means we can only contemplate with an attitude of great awe, and let go of the need for precise answers. That goes against our world’s scientific bent. We foolish beings still search for an absolute answer instead of being in awe. The readings of today point us in the right direction.

Graduates in our St. John Fisher Family!

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Congratulations to all the graduates in our St. John Fisher Parish Family!
Continue to let God guide you as you embark on this new chapter in your faith journey.

St. John Fisher Church Father’s Day Mass Cards

Special Father’s Day Mass cards for Father’s Day weekend Masses are now available. These cards may be given to fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, godfathers, uncles, or any special man you would like to recognize on Father’s Day. Memorial envelopes for those who are deceased are also available. Baskets with these cards and the memorial envelopes are available at both exits. Please return your donation in the intention envelope.

Unity

From 7th Sunday of Easter Gospel of John 17: 20-26
A quote from St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153):

“Love is fully sufficient to itself, when it enters the heart, it absorbs all other feelings. The SOUL who loves, loves and knows nothing more.”

Christ has no body but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which He looks with
Compassion on this world,
Yours are the feet with which He walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which He blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,
Yours are the eyes, you are His body.
Christ has no body now but yours.

St. Teresa of Ávila (attributed)

I pray for all of us:

Most Holy Trinity, You have invited each of us share in Your glorious life. You invite us to share in the unity with you!. Please purify each of us of every selfish desire and fill us with a desire only for You. May this union with You perfectly fulfill us and enable us to obtain true unity with others. JESUS, WE TRUST IN YOU! Jesus, I trust in You!
~Deacon John McKaig

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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.

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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 CLICK HERE. 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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Special Intention Mass Cards

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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, 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.