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JȿȸȾ FȹɃȸȵɂ CȸɅɂȳȸ       MȱɂȼȲȿɂȿɅȷȸ   Worldwide Recitation of the Rosary   The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con- ception has been chosen by the Holy See to lead the Mass Intentions worldwide recitation of the Rosary on Monday, May 17, at 12 noon ET/6pm time, in response to Francis’ call for a “marathon” of prayer during the month of May “to ask for the end of the pandemic.” Saturday, May 15  Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington and 4:00 PM For Sharon Prevatt Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees, will Requested by her family  prayerfully lead the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary from the  Basilica’s Great Upper Church.For those unable to attend Sunday, May 16  in person, the recitation of the Rosary will be livestreamed 9:30 AM In loving memory of Martin Hakker atwww.nationalshrine.org/massand will be shared with Requested by Gale & Busemeyer the Holy See for transmission throughout the world.  Monday, May 17 Initiating this worldwide Rosary marathon from St. Peter’s No Mass  Basilica on May 1, Pope Francis said, “At the beginning of  the month dedicated to Our Lady, we join in prayer with all Tuesday, May 18 the shrines around the world, the faithful, and all people of 8:30 AM John Fisher Parish Family good will to entrust to our Holy Mother all of humanity so  harshly tried by this pandemic.” Wednesday, May 19 No Mass  Thursday, May 20 8:30 AM In loving memory of Thomas Quinn Requested by Bob & Sheila Sale  Friday, May 21 DAYLINE: Paulette @ 860.537.1412 No Mass NIGHTLINE: 860.295.8374  You may also send your prayer requests to Saturday, May 22  [email protected] or call 860.228.4109 4 PM In loving memory of  Mr. & Mrs. Marie & John Mancini Requested by Marie Schirripa   Sunday, May 23  8:30 AM Saint John Fisher Parish Family 10:30AM In loving memory of Frano Hurlbutt Requested by The “Hookers & Slicers” Join us for the virtual rosary on Monday mornings at Golf Group 8:30am. The rosary takes about 30 minutes and you do not  need to have your camera or microphone on to participate. Please use the link on the parish website.  Please remember to schedule Masses for deceased loved ones as soon as possible. Mass cards are also available for Masses offered for a special intention such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, dealing with illness,  To Register for Mass:  requests for healing, or any special needs. Please feel  Please go to stjfchurch.org  free to eKmail, call, or stop by the parish office with your Look for the Mass you wish to attend. request. Click on it and follow the instructions. Masses:  Saturdays at 4:00 PM Sundays at 9:30 AM There is a maximum of 44 people allowed to gather at each Mass. Please DO NOT register for more than one Mass. Only select the Mass you will be attending. No reservations will be accepted after the 44th space is reserved. 7Ʉȸ SɅȾȴȱɉ ȿȶ EȱɃɄȵɂ Mȱɉ 16, 2021 Corpus Christi Spring  Saint John Fisher  Community Garden Open House   Are you wondering if your child is on track academically after this past year?  You are not alone. Perhaps you’d like to consider some other educational options. Corpus Christi School of Wethersfield, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, will host a special Spring Open  House on Tuesday, May 18th from 6 M 7:30 P.M. at Corpus Christi The S.J.F.C.G. is starting its seventh season of growing and School, 581 Deane Highway. Prospective students and their donating fresh produce to the Marlborough town food bank. families are welcome to attend. Corpus Christi School offers students Since 2015, we have donated almost 2,000 lbs. of fresh food MORE: to the food insecure of the community. ~ MORE personalized attention with an average class size of 16  students Please consider joining this ministry to help those right here ~ MORE specialized after school help in our community. You do not need to be a gardener, just ~ MORE opportunities to get your child back on track show enthusiasm and have the desire to help others. Come and see how much MORE we can offer your family!! Tours will be available; teachers and parents will be on hand to answer questions.  The school encompasses PreK through 8th grade. To register, please The garden ministry meets at Saint John Fisher Church near visit our website https://corpuschristischoolct.org/ or call the garden behind the church, on Mondays at 5pm. All are 8605295487. welcome. We could also use help in keeping the garden watered over the coming months…this could perhaps be a New Liturgy Directives way for your family to help out.   For more information, questions, or to join, please email Peg  Archbishop Blair has announced that, as of Saturday, May Filloramo at: [email protected].  22, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford will be expected to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. The general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass will no longer be in force.   Special thanks to our high school  Individuals suffering from preexisting conditions; the ill or volunteers who homebound or their caretakers; those who have tested recently turned over positive for any contagious disease, including COVID19; the garden and and those who are in quarantine due to exposure to any planted the first crop of lettuce. Our garden was started contagions or who reside with someone who is quarantined seven years ago, by three young women, after their may legitimately decide not yet to attend church. Confirmation, with five donated plastic kiddie  pools. These women wanted to provide fresh vegetables to our local food bank and succeeded in starting the St.  The Sacrament of Penance will return to normal, although John Fisher Community Garden, a tradition that thrives both priests and penitent must continue to wear masks. today. All teens are invited to come volunteer in the  garden or join the watering team.   Masks are still required for all who enter church.   Singing at Mass is once again allowed, but masks must remain on during singing and throughout the liturgy. Prayer to St. Isidore M   patron saint of gardeners   Recorded Masses will continue to be available online until  further notice. This is not a valid substitute, however, for Lord God, those who are safely able to attend Mass in person.  All creation is yours, and you call us to serve you  The Sign of Peace will continue to be exchanged without  by caring for the gifts that surround us. touching.  May the example of Saint Isidor urge us  For those who are not comfortable being seated with the rest to share our food with the hungry of the congregation or who have not been vaccinated, and to work for the salvation of mankind. sociallydistanced seating will be available in designated pews. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Please remember to hold in prayer our college and continuing education students as they Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. approach the end of their semester. Special Amen congratulations to all those graduating from trade school, college or graduate school. Owen Flannery Tony Flannery A. DOUGLAS THIBODEAU, L.L.C. TED’S IGA D. 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