St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church

30 Jones Hollow Road, Marlborough, Ct 06447

Vigil Mass ~ Saturday, 4:00PM

Sunday Mass ~ 8:30AM and 10:30AM

Father Alvin LeBlanc

 

 

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:

Tuesday, December 24 — Christmas Vigil Mass 4:00 PM and Evening Vigil Mass 9:00 PM

Wednesday, December 25 — Christmas Day - 9:30 AM Mass

Wednesday, January 1 — Holy Day of Obligation — Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
10:00 AM Mass

Church Welcome

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
        Family Faith Formation
        Grade K,1,3,4,5 & 6
  Helena Thomas This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
        Sacramental Preparation
        Grade 2, 9 & 10 Confirmation
  Deacon Bill Gilles
        Grade 7 & 8
Director of Music Ministry
  Janice Reska This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Youth Ministry
  Helena Thomas This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Advent Confessions 

Consider going to Confession before Christmas. 

Additional opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday, December 21, 2:00 - 3:30 pm  

Monday, December 23, 5:00 - 7:00 pm 

Parish Hours

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
 Monday-Thursday, 8:30am to 1:30pm
(Best to call first)

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 Bulletin Announcement Deadline
Anyone who would like anything put into the bulletin must have it emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday of the prior week.

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33daysParish Christmas Gift Observing our 2024 Theme of “Celebrating the Eucharist” 

During the weekend of December 14 - 15, the book “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory” will be given to all parishioners as a Christmas gift. This book provides a daily guide to Eucharistic consecration by deepening our understanding, connection and faith in the Eucharist - which we joyously celebrate each week at Mass.

  • St. John Fisher Church Choir

    St Augustine once said “He who sings prays twice.” Click Here

  • Knight of Columbus, Council 15734

    The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service organization. Click Here

  • St. John Fisher Lending Library

    Building Our Faith, One Page at a Time Click Here

  • Men's Prayer Group

    Regular Monthly Gatherings  1st Thursday 7:00PM -8:00PM 3rd Saturday 7:00AM -8:00AM Click Here

  • Woman's Prayer Group

    Meet the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM Click Here

  • O.C.I.A. (The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)

    James Castellani jcast3951@aol.com Click Here

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COFFEE AND DONUTS

Sunday, December 22 

St. John Fisher Social Activities Committee invites you to join us for complimentary coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses on December 22.

Serving: Coffee, tea, juice, donuts & bagels. Please Join us.

We hope to see you there!

Snowflake01SNOW/WEATHER CANCELLATION: When Marlborough Public School is cancelled or delayed due to inclement weather, there will be no morning Mass that day. Any weekday or weekend cancellations will be listed on WFSB channel 3 and NBC channel 30.

The Entire Mass is from Scripture!

 The Mass is filled with biblical references and is itself an act from scripture.

Breaking In The Habit

Outreach, Service & Social Justice Opportunities

🎁 Christmas Giving Program  
Please take a gift tag from one of display and return your unwrapped gift by December 14 or 15

🍞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.
 
 
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Pray The Holy Rosary
Mondays ~ 8:30AM
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Latest Events

14 Dec 2024;
12:00AM
Christmas Giving Gift Returns
14 Dec 2024;
12:00AM
🛒Weekly Food Drive
14 Dec 2024;
04:00PM -
✝︎ Vigil Mass
15 Dec 2024;
12:00AM
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
14 Dec 2024;
12:00AM
Christmas Giving Gift Returns
15 Dec 2024;
12:00AM
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUNDAY
15 Dec 2024;
12:00AM
🛒Weekly Food Drive
15 Dec 2024;
08:30AM -
✝︎ Mass
15 Dec 2024;
10:30AM -
✝︎ Mass
15 Dec 2024;
03:45PM - 05:00PM
9th Grade Faith Formation

Mass Intentions

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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.  

Reflection:

1 John 4:7 ~ Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.

St. John Fisher Parish Vision:

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.

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. 

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