Jun. 9: Discover Your Calling: Exploring Catholic Vocations

Join us for Discover Your Calling: Exploring Catholic Vocations on Mon., Jun. 9 from 7 - 9 p.m. in Father Bannon Hall at St. Dunstan Church, 1345 Manchester Road, Glastonbury. This evening will offer presentations and discussions about discerning God's call to:

• Priesthood: Serving the Church through sacraments, preaching, and pastoral care.
• Religious Life: Living a consecrated life of prayer, community, and service as a sister, brother, or nun.
• Marriage: Building a holy family and witnessing God's love through lifelong commitment.
• Diaconate: Serving the Church through liturgy, charity, and the Word.
• Lay Ministry: Using your gifts in service within the parish and the wider community.

Whether you are just beginning to wonder or are well along on your discernment journey, this event will offer guidance, inspiration, and community support. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. To register, please visit https://isidoreandmaria.org/2025/04/27/jun-9-discover-your-calling-exploring-catholic-vocations/

Do you have questions before you register? Please contact Jack Harrington (SS. Isidore and Maria Parish) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by phone at 860-931-1855, or Romina Italia (St. Dunstan Parish) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by phone at 860-337-3013. 

Summer Bible  Camp ~ Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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! 

Birthright Baby Bottles Fundraiser & Baby Shower Supporting Caring Families

Birthright Baby Bottles Fundraiser

🍼Please consider participating in this baby bottlefundraiser.  Baby bottles will be distributed and returned during the month of May.  Baskets to return the baby bottles will be at each door.

👩‍🍼 Baby Shower Supporting Caring Families And A Sacred Place              

Our parish has partnered with Caring Families in Willimantic and A Scared Place in Niantic.  A box will be in the vestibule during the month of May to collect the items needed for each.  Please refer to the May calendar for details.

St. John Fisher Book Club

Our next book is The Little Liar by Mitch Albom.  Our discussion will be Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in St. Thomas More Hall at 10:00AM.

2025 1st Holy Communion Class

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.

Fill an Easter “Basket” for Journey Home 

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 Friendly Faces!!  Can You Help?

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you so much for considering this opportunity!  Greeters are key members of our welcoming parish community. 

St. John Fisher Men's Retreat at Holy Family Retreat Center

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The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network 

Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month.  Let’s join our prayer with many people worldwide in praying for this intention. The month of April is for the use of new technologies:  Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crisis of our times. 

Prayer for Compassion (during Lent) 

“Dear God, during this Lenten season, open my heart to the needs of others.  May I reflect Your Love and compassion in my actions, serving those who are suffering or in need.  In Jesus’ name, I pray.  Amen.”

Introduction to Bible Study with Deacon Bill

Introduction to Bible Study with Deacon Bill – Please join this wonderful adult faith formation offering as Deacon Bill partners with us in exploring the Bible and guiding us in the process of discovery, reflection and understanding. Feel free to bring your own Bible or use one from our Lending Library. Text or email Deacon Bill if you plan to attend at 860-805-5826 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Trust In The Lord ~ Archbishops Annual Appeal

This Weekend marks the start of the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal in our parish.  If you haven’t already, you will soon receive a letter from Archbishop Coyne seeking your support.  As Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford we can have a profound impact on our local communities not only spiritually, but intimately connected to it, the realm of social services and many charities and outreach services performed by, or with help from, our Church. We hope you can help us meet our parish goal of $55,000. If you would like to make a gift, please mail in your pledge card.  You may also visit the Archdiocesan website at www.archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal. 

No appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements. 

DONATE ONLINE

The Pontifical Good Friday Collection

Church of the Nativity in BethlehemPope Francis has asked our parish to support this collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land, where they are now less than 2% of the population.  Your support is essential to help the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, and offer religious education.  The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps preserve the sacred shrines of Christianity, including in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, to name only a few. 

When you contribute to this collection you join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. Please be generous.  There will be envelops at both entrances to the church.