Mass ~ 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 14, 2021
Available as of Saturday, February 13, 4:00PM

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I’d like to begin by asking the adults here a question: Who has influenced the way you live your life?

I read the obituaries every day, first to see if my name shows up and secondly to look over the list of the survivors of the deceased to see if anyone from our parish is listed there. It is interesting to note how often people say he (she) taught me the value of hard work or integrity or a sense of humor, or kindness, etc.

Online Ash Wednesday Service

We celebrate the 45th anniversary of the dedication of St. John Fisher Church on February 15, 2021. Like the town of Marlborough itself, the parish was carved out of already existing communities. By the early 1970s, Marlborough’s growing Catholic population was worshipping in several nearby towns, including East Hampton, Colchester and Glastonbury.

Join our faith community, and more than 12,000 Catholic communities across the United Statesin a life changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the vestibule or stop by the parish office during office hours. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on how hunger and malnutrition affect our human family, and on the need to take action to end this global injustice. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

Prepare for Easter by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During Lent, Father Sas will be hearing Confessions every Saturday in the Chapel from 3:003:30 PM. Masks are required and we ask that you sanitize your hands before entering the Chapel.

Mass ~ 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 7, 2021
Available as of Saturday, February 6, 4:00PM

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Job was having a rough time of it. He has lost everything: possessions, sons and daughters, property, and even his health. His friends were no comfort with their explanation that it was caused by sin and therefore this was entirely his fault.

Listen to his words again: “Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? … I have been assigned months of misery and troubled nights have been allotted to me. … I shall not see happiness again.”^[1]

That’s a pretty good example of a “pity party”.

Invite God Into Your Marriage

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Have you too felt the longing for normalcy, the missed opportunity of gathering with others?  Holy Family Retreat Center will offer a program for couples that will focus on the processing of, this season of challenges, growth and loss. It will take place Saturday, February 13th from 9:00am-12:30pm via the zoom platform.  Registration and additional details can be found on the Holy Family website at https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/calendar/couples

Is that you God? Ignatian Discernment − a multi-weekIs that you God? Ignatian Discernment − a multi-weekseries exploring living an empowered life in the Spirit.Register at their website:https://www.ourladyofcalvary.net/event/is-that-you-god-ignatian-discernment-for-our-day-on-zoom/2021-01-06/

You are invited to answer the Holy Father’s request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for a special intention each month.  February’s special intention is for woman who are victims of violence.  We pray that they are protected and have their suffering considered and heeded. Please consider adding this to your prayer intentions this month. CLICK HERE for details.

Please mark your calendars:  Our monthly Food Drive is the 2nd full weekend of every month.  Suggested donations: Cereal, oatmeal, hearty canned soups, baking supplies, canned meats, canned fruits and toiletries. Please check that the "Best By" dates have not been exceeded, otherwise the Food Bank will need to dispose of them. The Food Bank does not distribute overthecounter medicines for either adults or children, and so we cannot accept donations of these items.

For the Home Goods Room: Used items in good condition such as pots and pans, towels, pillowcases, sheets (especially queen), lamps and new bed pillows. Please deliver items to the Food Bank at: 30 Wilhenger Dr. Marlborough

Thank you for assisting our brothers and sisters in Christ, please keep all those impacted by hunger in your prayers.

If you are 75 or older and are struggling to navigate the system to register for a COVID vaccination, some of our parishioners who have helped others are willing to lend a hand. Please call the Parish office at 860-295-0001, and we will connect you with one of the volunteers. 

February 7ᵗʰ − 14ᵗʰ is the National Week of Marriage. Spend some time exploring resources and prayers on the USCCB website aimed at strengthening and enriching your marriage. The theme this year is “to have, to hold, to honor” and reminds us that marriageis a beautiful gift.

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