Dearest St. John Fisher Parishioners, With Advent coming to a close and with our Christmas celebrations this coming week, I am so blessed to be with you as we welcome our Lord Jesus, our Emmanuel, our Prince of Peace. As we celebrate this blessed season, may the joyous spirit of…

St. John Fisher Social Activities Committee invites you to join us for complimentary coffee and donuts after Sunday Mass, December 28. We hope to see you there!

The Knights of Columbus is a world-wide Catholic fraternal organization founded on the principles of charity, unity fraternity and patriotism. This year the St. John Fisher Knights of Columbus Council 15734 will honor two worthy graduating high school seniors with a scholarship of $750 each in recognition of their service to…

Your generosity in meeting the needs of others at Christmas was once again a wonderful success! Thank you for all the gift items, gift cards and cash donations - all the organizations were thrilled with the outreach and the experience of our Catholic faith in action. A special thanks to…

We were once again fortunate to have the beautiful artwork on our Christmas card, created and painted by Mary Horrigan. Thank you, Mary for the beautiful card!

As Christmas approaches, today’s Gospel turns our attention to Mary and her courageous “yes” to God. Her openness made room for the Savior to enter the world. In these final days of Advent, may we imitate her trust, humility, and faith, allowing Christ to take His place at the center…

Tickets are $5 per adult and children are free. Tickets will be available starting January 10 at both entrances of the church and in the parish office.

On December 20, we celebrate the feast day of St. Vincent Romano who was born in 1751 in Naples, Italy.  He was a parish priest who focused his ministry on educating children, especially orphans, because he knew how important a good education would be for the betterment of their life.  In 1794, Mount…

From St. John Fisher Parish back in December 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl9i21GAydI

This Sunday the Church proclaims, “Rejoice!” Advent joy is not superficial—it is rooted in the nearness of God. Even in the challenges of life, we rejoice because the Lord is faithful and His grace is at work within us. May this week fill us with a quiet and enduring joy…

Friday, December 12, 7:00 pm in the Church. Everyone is invited for Cookies and Cocoa following the performance. Monetary donations are welcome with all proceeds going to the Catholic Worker House

Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Marlborough Food Bank was a huge success! The Foodbank is extremely grateful for the generosity of our parish. Over one hundred bags were received with some bags having enough food to give to two families.

A special thank you to the Marlborough Country Bakery and Café for donating delicious donuts and bagels for our coffee hour.

On this second Sunday, we hear the strong and encouraging voice of John the Baptist: “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Advent calls us to examine our hearts. Mend what is broken, and seek reconciliation where it is needed. Let us make room for Christ by choosing mercy, patience, and…

Our Christmas Giving tags are available for two weeks on the Giving Trees to the right of the sanctuary starting November 29. This Christmas program has always enjoyed great generosity reflecting the care we are asked to provide all our brothers and sisters in Christ. Unwrapped gifts are due back…

St. John Fisher Parish community extends heartfelt gratitude to our Knights of Columbus Council for their generous support in helping our parish meet the Archdiocese of Hartford’s required $10,000 annual donation to the Fund for Seminarians. Your commitment to fostering vocations and strengthening the future of our Church is deeply…

Please join us for light refreshments and a discussion of “Small Things Like These“ by Claire Keegan Friday, December 12, 7:00 pm in the Church Wednesday, December 10, at 10:00 am downstairs in the St. Thomas More Hall A limited number of books are reserved at the Richmond Memorial Library.For…

This Saturday after our Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm we lit our outdoor Christmas tree. Blessed by our Pastor, Father George Mukuka, the tree was lit to the singing of a few Christmas carols. After the crisp chilly evening sing, we gathered downstairs at the St. Thomas More Hall for…

This weekend we enter the holy season of Advent, a time of joyful expectation as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ– both at Christmas. Advent invites us to slow down, to watch and to stay awake to the presence of God breaking into our lives in quiet…

Welcome to Advent: the beginning of a new liturgical year and the sacred season filled with preparation and hope. Each of the four weeks has their own specific focus Watchful Expectations, Preparing the Way, Rejoicing in the Lord and Welcoming Christ. We hope that by participating in the Advent offerings,…

Welcome Cori Beaudry & Chuck Burkhardt our latest OCIA Candidates Let us join in welcoming Cori and Chuck. We all share in the role of evangelizing our Catholic faith in our parish, families and in the world. We have begun regular discussion sessions. Please take the opportunity to greet Cori…

Gianna Bogue is an active member of the community, both at St. John Fisher as well as with her Girl Scout troop. She loves performing with her school and is an avid skater. Mike Bogue is a mechanical engineer and vintage car lover. He helps with his daughter’s Girl Scout…

Our parish is looking for youth and adults to be trained as altar servers who assist at the weekend Masses, holy days, and other Masses as needed. Boys and girls of our parish grades 3 and up are encouraged to consider. Young people must have completed Holy Eucharist and have…