St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

Art Show

SS. Isidore and Maria Parish in Glastonbury welcomes the community at large to enjoy the Oasis of Beauty fine art show on Sat., Oct. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury. The show features art in various mediums by local artists along with live music provided by the parish music ministry. Wine will be available to anyone age 21 or older, along with a light snacks. Come and enjoy a FREE event designed to soothe and enrich your inner soul. All are invited. For more information, call the parish office at 860-633-9419, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

A Note From Our Music Director

Beginning September 19, we will start singing new mass parts at the Sunday masses. The Mass of Christ the Savior mass parts can be found in the missalette if anyone would like to look at them beforehand. [songs 921-930, at the back of the missalette]

Please Donate to our Confirmation Class

We are once again preparing for the 10 grade Confirmation Community Retreat being held in the St. Thomas More Hall on Saturday, September 25. Any donations of individually packaged snack foods and drinks such as juice bags, water or Gatorade would be greatly appreciated. Please consider signing up to donate an item listed on the signup sheets located at the entrances to the church or bring and item to church labeled “Confirmation retreat.” Let us pray that these remarkable young men and women will be touched by the Holy Spirit drawing them into a deeper relationship with Christ.

Rosary Beads Needed

Rosary 164 The presenter for our Confirmation retreat, Tony Belizzi, is in need of rosary beads for his ministry to teens. If you have extra sets and would like to donate them, please drop them off in the basket on the tables marked “Rosary Beads” near the entrances of the church. Each year Tony distributes thousands of rosary beads to teens across the country and during his trips to South America. Any donations to help him continue this ministry would be greatly appreciated.

Be Opened!

Open your ears that they might hear the cry of the poor!
Open your mouth that it might say words of comfort!
Open your eyes that they really see those who labor and are burdened!
Open your arms that they might embrace all!
Open your hands that they might both give and receive!
Open your soul that it might be filled with tenderness and compassion!
Open your heart that it might truly love as Christ did and at his command!
Open your life that you many walk always in the ways of the Lord!
Be Opened! Ephphatha!

-Rev. Thomas Sas

An Open Invitation

St John Fisher 003 As fall arrives and we step back into old routines or create new routines, consider giving yourself the gift of spending a little more time in communion with Christ by attending daily Mass. Every Monday-Thursday daily Mass is celebrated at St. John Fisher at 8:30am. This is a beautiful way to start your day reflecting upon scripture, offering prayers in community and reflecting on Fr. Sas’ words of wisdom. Come join you St. John Fisher family and spend 30 minutes at the Lord’s tables as you start your day.

From Our Pastor ~ September 5, 2021

23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B21

A professor who taught Scripture at a well-respected school was known for being very strict in demanding that students be on time for his classes. It was said that he even refused to let the students into the classroom if they were only a few seconds late and would give them a zero on a quiz or an exam!

Suicide Prevention Month

As we begin September, which is national Suicide Prevention Month, let us remember all those that suffer from Mental Illness by including this prayer as a part of you monthly intentions:

Our Parish Council Starting a New Season and Seeking Your Involvement

Our Parish Council will begin meeting again in September and will meet every other month through May (5 sessions). We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month and are grateful to our current council members listed below. Some of the members will be rotating off and we have openings that we are looking to fill.

Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intention

Join with many people worldwide in praying Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for the month of September:

We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.

St. John Fisher Monthly Food Drive for Marlborough Food Bank ~ September 11 & 12

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 over-the-counter 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.

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

A Big Thanks for Supporting the Back-to-School Drive

backpack3 Thanks to our participation, we were able to shop for, pack and deliver fully equipped backpacks for students beginning a new school year at Marlborough Elementary School (MES)! Each year MES supplies us with the needs of students and for over 15 years now our parish family has answered their call and have helped the students and their families start off a new school year ready to learn and succeed. Thank you for your generosity and faithful kindness in action! A happy and safe school year to everyone!

SJF Christian Outreach Committee

Reminder to Parents of College Students

College students To all parents of an in college, graduate school, any post secondary schooling or training in the military: if you would like your child to receive prayer bags and encouraging messages throughout the semester, please send their mailing address to Jennifer O’Neill at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Prayer To Begin a New School Year

God of wisdom and might,
we praise you for the wonder of our being,
for mind, body and spirit.
Be with our children as they begin a new school year.
Bless them and their teachers and staff.
Give the strength and grace as their bodies grow;
wisdom and knowledge to their minds
as they search for understanding;
and peace and zeal to their hearts.
We ask this through Jesus Christ
our Lord.
Amen.

Get To Know Our Ministries

Each week we will feature two of our ministries, that we have at Saint John Fisher. If you have any interest in joining our ministries or have any questions please contact the office or the contact person listed.

This week we talk about the Comfort and Warmth Ministry

The Power of Prayer ~ Week 5

“Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

Silent Conversation
While we all seem to excel at placing our needs before our Heavenly Father, many of us struggle with finding silence to listen to how is responding. Our lives are busy, our pace is often frenetic leaving us little room to hear or see how God is answering our prayers.


Upset?	John 14
Weak?	Psalm 18:1-29
Lonely?	Psalm 23
Sinned?	Psalm 51
Worried?	Matthew 8:19-31
Anxious?	Phillippians 4:4-9
Unhappy?	Colossians 3:12-17
In Danger?	Psalm 91
Depressed?	Psalm 27
Lack of Faith?	Exodus 14
Others Unkind?	John 15
Need Courage?	Joshua 1
Need Direction?	Psalm 73:21-26
Seeking Peace?	Matthew 11:25-30