Mass Schedule
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
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
(8:30AM & 10:30AM Sunday Mass as usual)
Christmas Eve 4:00PM & 8:30PM
Christmas Day 9:30AM
2nd Collection Dec 9-10th Retirement Fund for Religious
Please consider supporting this special fund.
Church Welcome
30 Jones Hollow Road,
Marlborough, Connecticut 06447-1141
Pastor, Fr. Alvin J. LeBlanc
(860) 295-0067
Deacon William Gilles
(860) 805-5626
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
Deacon Bill Gilles
Grade 7 & 8
Director of Music Ministry
Janice Reska
Youth Ministry
Helena Thomas
The 2023 Parish Annual Collection Drive
The 2023 Parish Annual Collection drive is underway. Father Al is inviting all parish households to make a gift according to your means, to assist with ongoing operating expenses. The collection will also provide funds for repairs, maintenance and improvements to our parish buildings and grounds. Thank You!
Parish Hours
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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Bulletin Announcement Deadline
Anyone who would like anything put into the bulletin must have it emailed to
Ephesians 5:15-16
Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise, making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil.
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Celebrating the Beautiful Eucharist
đWe will be gifting the book âBeautiful Eucharistâ to all parishioners as a Christmas gift on the weekend of December 16th & 17th.
đ§Bakers for St. John Fisher Church
The Social Activities Committee is looking for anyone who might be willing to bake for events at St John Fisher Church. If you are willing to help in this way, please enter your information on the signup sheets at the entrances of the church. If you have been contacted in the past and would like to continue to help, please enter your information on the signup sheets so that we can keep this list current and up to date. Thank you.
Interested in Parish Council? We are Interested in YOU!
As we begin a new season, we have two openings on our parish council. We are looking for an adult and a youth representative, grade 9 and above, to provide their input as we provide advice and support to Father Al and continue to advance the efforts of our many ministries and dedicated staff. We meet five times during the season (September, November, January, March and May) for a 7:00 pm session. Please consider joining our active team by offering your suggestions and insight supporting our St. John Fisher parish family. Please contact either Father Al or Barbara Meyers at
St. Vincent de Paul Supper - A Glorious Success!
We needed 40+ volunteers to cook, bake, prep, and serve the Sunday Night Supper at St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown and YOU answered the call! The meals of meatloaf, potatoes, fresh vegetables, and cookies were a big hit. Please know you touched, affirmed and shared love with the patrons - you did what Jesus asks us to do as His hands and heart here on earth.
Many, many thanks!
Kicking-Off a New Faith Formation Season
We are pleased to announce our Faith Formation leadership team for this new academic year - please join us in formally welcoming Helena Thomas, Cindy Bryan, and Deacon Bill who are leading the following programs:
Cindy Bryan - Family Faith Formation for our elementary school families
Helena Thomas - The Sacramental year (s) programs for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Deacon Bill - Middle School program for grades 7 and 8
The various programs are kicking off in October. So, if you have not registered your child or if you would like further information, please connect with one of the leaders.
Looking forward to a wonderful year building the knowledge of our faith, demonstrating our faith and bringing the love, teachings and presence of Jesus into our homes, lives, and hearts.
Confirmation Support Thank You
Many thanks to all who continue to support our 10th grade Confirmation community, especially last weekend, by keeping the teens in your prayers and donating snacks and drinks for their retreat. Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated.
Cindy Bryan New Coordinator of Faith Formation
Cindy Bryan will be joining us, effective this Monday, September 18th as a Coordinator of Faith Formation. Cindy's responsibilities will cover the Family Faith Formation program for our elementary school families with intentional instruction for age/grade appropriate learning and the vacation bible program in the summer. Her responsibilities will also include oversite and support (as needed) for the middle school program that Deacon Bill and his wife Eileen are teaching.
Calling All Those Who Like To Sew
How would you like to join a sewing group in creating our beautiful baptismal gowns? We will provide directions, a pattern and a creative-minded community coming together to create these gowns while praying for the child who receives it. This is such a beautiful way to participate in celebrating our youngest parishioners, along with their families, in the Sacrament of Baptism. Please contact Heather in our church office if you are interested.
Planning and Organizing Events for the Coming Year
The Social Activities Committee at St John Fisher Church is looking for people who would be interested in planning and or organizing events for the coming year. If you can help in any way, please contact Chris Warchut at
Hats & Scarves for our Disabled American Vets
Here are some of the knitted hats and scarves (45 hats and 5 scarves) made by the Prayer Shawl ministry and donated to the Disabled American Vets.
The Prayer Shawl ministry meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00pm at the St. Thomas More Hall.
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for adults (parents, grandparents or other adult parishioners) and 9th-12th grade youth volunteers, who can commit to help teach our amazing Catholic faith once a month. All material will be provided, and we will gather as a group to plan and train on the curriculum for this academic year. With the help of volunteers, we are planning to have smaller age-specific groups, in addition to our monthly family nights, which provide additional instruction and age- appropriate learning. The success of this program depends on dedicated volunteers invested in the future of our church. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Melissa at
Faith Formation Changes at St. John Fisher
As our current Faith Formation leadership team is changing, with Jen and Melissa moving on, we wanted to reach out to our families to assure them we are working to create and continue to offer comprehensive programs that embrace our families and their children in the growth and demonstration of their love of Jesus, His teachings and their Catholic faith. You will shortly be introduced to one of our newest Faith Formation leaders who will continue to build upon the current Confirmation program while providing an additional focus for all children receiving their sacraments in the coming academic year - to include First Holy Communion. Please stay tuned and access the faith formation registration link on our church website as registration remains open until September 1st.We have been very fortunate to have Jen and Melissa leading our programs and are grateful that Jen will continue to walk with our current 10th grade class as they receive their sacrament of Confirmation in October.Please reach out to the church office if you have any questions or if you would like to be part of the team providing insight and teaching for our faith formation population.
Back-to-School Means Back-to-Faith Formation
Registration is Open and Waiting for You. It is hard to believe that we are already into August and the Fall decorations are already in stores along with back-to-school supplies. With back-to-school, it also means Back-to-Family Faith Formation.
We are excited to build upon the family faith formation program by providing sessions and resources to parents; proven curriculum for children to learn about and demonstrate their faith; gatherings; and service opportunities that continue to nurture and express our Catholic faith.
- Special Thanks, Phil Schadtle
- Howard Dean Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award
- Reminder: Monthly Collection for the Food Bank
- Confirmation Class (10th graders) ~ Save These Dates
- Many Thanks from Journey Home
- Knights of Columbus 2023 Scholarship Awards
- Prayer Line
- Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford
- New Deacon Assignment for St. John Fisher Parish
- Fr. Sas ~ 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time A23
- Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood
- All Parishioners Are Welcomed
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Outreach, Service & Social Justice Opportunities
Christmas Giving Program
Please take a gift tag from the display & return your unwrapped gift by Dec 16th or 17th.
Monthly Food Drive Reminder
Our Monthly drive for the Marlborough Food Bank is December 9th and 10th.
Mass Intentions
Did you realize . . . One of the greatest traditions we have within the Catholic faith is having a Mass said for a loved one whether they are living or deceased. By doing this, we are offering Christ himself for the intention we indicate. Considering that the Mass is the highest form of communal prayer, offering a Mass up for a loved one is a beautiful expression of faith. Masses can also be said as an expression of gratitude, to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or as we are reminded by the Council of Trent: "for the living and the dead, for sins, punishments, satisfactions, and other necessities."
As St. Leonoard of Maurice reminds us: Let us be diligent in hearing Mass as often as possible, and with all possible devotion; and furthermore, let us endeavor to have as many Masses as possible celebrated for our intention. Mass intentions can be scheduled by contacting the St. John Fisher office at 860-295-0001. Intentions can be offered for both weekly and weekend Masses for both the living and deceased with a suggested donation of $10.00 for a weekly Mass and $20.00 for a weekend Mass.
St. John Fisher Parish Vision:
We are a beacon of Godâs 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.
St. John Fisher Parish Mission:
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.
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860-541-6475
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