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!
Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, 4:00PM
Sunday Mass ~ 8:30AM and 10:30AM
Daily Mass ~ Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri ~ 8:30AM
ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST every
Monday from 9:00AM to 9:30AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:00pm or by appointment
Welcome, Visitors
For those who are visitors to St. John Fisher Church, we welcome you to our church and our parish family
30 Jones Hollow Road,
Marlborough, Connecticut 06447-1141
Pastor, Fr. Alvin J. LeBlanc
(860) 295-0067
Deacon William Gilles
(860) 805-5826
Senior Deacon John W. McKaig
(860) 942-7961
Parish Secretary, Heather Mancini
(860) 295-0001
Coordinators of Faith Formation.
Cindy Bryan
Family Faith Formation
Grade K,1,3,4,5 & 6
Helena Thomas
Sacramental Preparation
Grade 2, 9 & 10 Confirmation
Eileen Gilles
Grade 7 & 8
Director of Music Ministry
Janice Reska
Youth Ministry
Helena Thomas
Parish Office will be closed on
Monday, May 19
The Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 29
This is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be
Thursday, May 29 8:30 am
and 7:00 pm
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30am to 1:30pm
(Best to call first)
ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
Baptism and/or Confirmation
Godparent/Sponsor Affirmation
Sponsor Certificates, Marriages & Baptisms
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The Hospital Doesn't Tell Us You're There!
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Bulletin Announcement Deadline
Anyone who would like anything put into the bulletin must have it emailed to
Download Our Most Current Parish Calendar
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NOTE: Parish Council meeting changed from 5/15 to 5/22
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!
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:
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
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
🍼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.
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.
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
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 – 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 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.
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.
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👩🍼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.
🍼 Birthright Baby Bottle Fundraiser
Please consider participating in this baby bottle fundraiser. Baby bottles will be distributed and returned during the month of May. Baskets to return the baby bottles will be at each door.
🍞 Marlborough Food Bank
Non-perishable food, personal care items and household cleaning supplies are now accepted weekly at any Mass. Bags may be placed to the right of the altar. If there is a specific need, we will mention it in the bulletin or check out the food bank directly at https://foodbankofmarlborough.wordpress.com.
We are a beacon of God’s gracious and merciful love as we glorify His name through service to others; devotion to His teachings and His Son Jesus; and by maintaining a welcoming, accepting and embracing Catholic community of faith that judges none, embraces and protects the vulnerable, builds community of all ages and life stages and acts for the greater Glory of God.
We provide an open, welcoming and active Catholic faith community that is inspired by the gifts of the Holy Spirit as we demonstrate our faith by (1) actively participating in Mass and the Sacraments, (2) by serving and ministering to others, (3) by exploring and sharing the Word and teachings of Jesus and (4) by openly embracing the various needs of our entire parish family and broader community in Christ.
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.
Faith Vos Winkel, MSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
860-541-6475
faith.voswinkel@aohct.org