PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTION:  Four individuals have been nominated to serve on the Pastoral Council, the consultative body that helps the pastor foster full participation in parish live.  Two three-year terms are open this year and will be filled by a vote of the parish.  To learn more about the candidates, please click here.  To download a ballot to print and return to the parish, please click here.

HEALING MASS OCTOBER 24:  A special liturgy for parishioners in need of the healing graces of the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be held on Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. in the Church.  Anyone who is suffering with physical, spiritual, or emotional pain is welcome to come for Holy Anointing.  Please call the Parish Office if you plan to attend (610-485-0441, ext. 2).  

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE:  The Annual Mass of Remembrance for the parishioners who have died and been buried from the parish this past year is Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 a.m. in the Church.  Families and friends who have lost a loved one this year are welcome to attend.  Family members should RSVP by calling the Parish Office at 610-485-0441, ext. 2.   

VOTER'S GUIDE:  The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has issued a voter's guide for the upcoming election, both for the state offices and a comparison of the position of the presidential candidates, on the issues that are of interest to people of the Catholic faith.  If you would like to read them, please click here:  State Election   Presidential Election  

THURSDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY with our seminarians, Philip Cheung and James Joseph, began on October 1, and will continue throughout the Fall on Thursday mornings from 11 to 12:30, except Oct. 15.  "Praying the Psalms," the very prayers that Jesus likely memorized and prayed as a child, is the theme for this Fall.  The class will meet in the Church "Living Room" to enable everyone to spread out.  Please come!  

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY - OCTOBER 18:  This year begins the 110th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Pontifical Mission Society.  Unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, we will not have a guest Missionary speaker this year.  Please check your regular envelope mailing packet for the World Mission envelope, and return it in the collection basket.  If you wish to give a cash donation, the black standing lock boxes will be located near the church exits the weekend of October 18.  Thank you for your committement to spreading the Word and corporal assistance to the Mission countries around the world!

'RAISING THE ROOF' COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET:  As a gift to all of the generous donors who contributed to the Raising the Roof-Revitalize in Christ campaign for the reconstruction and remodeling of the church building, we have published a Commemorative Booklet that includes lots of photos, the story behind the renovations, and a list of donors and volunteers. Donor copies have been mailed and should be received by the week of Oct. 4.   

LIVE STREAMING MASS:  St. John Fisher Parish will continue to live-stream Mass through our website and facebook page while the exemption for live attendance continues during the yellow phase of returning to normal activity.  Each week, Father will celebrate the 4:00pm Vigil Mass live.  It will be recorded and remain available on Facebook until 11:00 pm on Sunday.  If you choose to avoid public Mass, please continue to join us for Mass through our on-line streaming.   

WATCHING MASS AT HOME:  In addition to the Sunday Mass here at St. John Fisher, there are several other options for viewing Mass at home.  Click on any of the links below.   

• Daily Mass
• EWTN Weekly TV Schedule
• CatholicTV Daily Mass
• Saint Mary Magdalen Parish Daily Mass (Media)
• The Miraculous Medal Shrine Monday Novena and Mass (Philadelphia)
• Mass From Bishop Barron’s Chapel
• Sunday Mass
• “The Sunday Mass” airs every Sunday at 5:30 a.m. locally on WPVI-TV Channel 6 ABC
• Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish (Philadelphia)
• Saint John Nuemann Parish (Bryn Mawr)
• Saint Cornelius Parish (Chadds Ford)
• Saint Mary Magdalen Parish Sunday Mass (Media)

ST. JOHN FISHER PARISH PHONE APP:  The mobile phone app for St. John Fisher parish has changed.  If you previously uploaded the app to your phone, you will need to do it again. If you haven't tried it yet, we encourage you to do so!  It's easy!  Send a text message to the phone number 555888; type PARISHAPP1 for Apple products; type PARISHAPP2 for android phones, and press send.  A link will pop up.  Click that link, which will take you to the WeConnect Parish App page.  Click "open".  For the best use, click 'allow' for location (so it finds churches near you) and notifications.  Then you will be given a list of parishes...select St. John Fisher.  That's it!  You can see the bulletin on your phone, and several other items of interest.  By allowing notifications, the parish can send you a text message when important news happens (like when public gathering restrictions are lifted and Mass can be said 'live' again).  

Click the icon below for the current Ministry schedule for the Masses this month.