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In advance of this year’s Advent season and in preparation for our Catholics Returning Home 4-week program starting January 6, 2027, all Masses on November 14th & 15th will include a special message for anyone joining us who hasn’t been to Mass in some time. After each weeken...

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Advent is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. Advent wreaths remind us of the meaning of the four weeks of Advent: First Sunday (Violet): Focuses on hope and th...

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As Thanksgiving approaches, we are holding another special food drive to benefit Cornerstone and help local families in need. Dates: Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026 Location: St. Matthew's Church When: After all Masses Most Needed Items: Frozen turkeys St...

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Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) is accepting new and gently used winter coats, boots, gloves, and scarves this fall. Also urgently needed are blankets, quilts, and comforters. Please help us keep refugees and immigrants warm this winter. You can bring your winter gear to either the ...

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All parishioners are invited to join us as we adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! This is a great opportunity for peaceful reflection, personal prayer, or relaxing in Jesus’ presence as you speak to and listen to him. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: Third Friday&mdas...

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Friday, November 20th from 5 pm– 8 pm  Saturday, November 21st from 9 am– 2 pm In the St. Matthew Church Hall Featuring: Attic Treasures • Hand-Crafted Gifts • Jewelry • Famous Apple Pies & Baked Goods • Homemade Soups • Knit/C...

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Thursday, November 26th at 9:00 am at St. Bernard Church Parishioners are invited to bring nonperishable food items with them to church. The food will be blessed during Mass, and volunteers will deliver the food to Cornerstone after Mass. Your generosity will make a difference in the...

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November 28th & 29th after All Masses in the St. Matthew & St. Bernard Church Halls Please stop by for some refreshments and conversation while you are viewing the many spiritual materials offered for sale.  This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase holiday gifts of meani...

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Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall. Please join us! Enjoy soups made by local restaurants and support our teacup raffle and silent auction. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales support Cornerstone’s mission of keeping people safe, fed, housed...

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Our Parish Book of Remembrance, for those not included in this year’s list of the deceased, is available at both our churches. The books will be located: at St. Bernard, near the baptismal font at St. Matthew, near the tabernacle We will remember in prayer the names written in ...

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Please join us at the Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 20th, 5 pm to 8 pm & Saturday, November 21st, 9 am to 2 pm Featuring: Attic Treasures • Hand-Crafted Gifts • Jewelry • Famous Apple Pies & Baked Goods • Homemade Soups • Knit/Crochet Items &...

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Return bottles filled with coins, currency, or a generous check. Whatever you give will make a difference. Please return bottles to the basket: At St. Bernard, by the elevator or by the center entranceway At St. Matthew, in the center vestibule If you forgot to bring your bottle back...

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Scripture & Screen Join us Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm through November 19th at St. Bernard Parish Center, Rm 300 The Youth Group is coming to your classrooms November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wreath Decorating December 4th from 5-8 pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Parents' Night Out...

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Click here to view the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Blessed Sacrament Financial Report Canon Law requires every Catholic parish to have a finance council.  The Blessed Sacrament Parish Finance Council assists the Pastor in preparing annual budgets, recommends major expenditures, monitors paris...

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We are looking for new or gently used rosary beads for our classrooms. If you have any to donate, drop them off at the St. Bernard or St. Matthew office.

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Right to Life Representative Our parish is seeking a Right to Life Representative to promote the Church’s teachings on the dignity and holiness of every human life. In the past, our representative organized the Baby Bottle Drive, a day of prayer for life, and acted as a liaison between t...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish is looking for a skilled Grant Writer to help fund some of our upcoming parish ministry activities and building projects. If you have experience in writing proposals, researching foundations, or telling compelling stories through writing, we would love your help. This role r...

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Our parish is seeking a Right to Life Representative to help promote the Church’s teachings on the dignity and holiness of every human life. In the past, our representative organized the Baby Bottle Drive, a day of prayer for life, and acted as a liaison between the Diocese and our parish. Ple...

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To sign up for a one time or recurring donation online through our website, click here To text to give, text the word “give” to 860-300-3737. You will be sent a link to our online giving portal where you can complete your donation. Our Online Giving portal is supported by ParishSO...

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St. Bernard Cemetery provides a quiet and prayerful setting for families of Blessed Sacrament Parish and our surrounding communities who wish to remain connected to the Catholic faith community that they cherish. We invite you to consider a preneed cemetery plot or columbarium niche for traditional ...

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If you are over 70½ and receiving money from an IRA, you can reduce your taxable income by making your donations to Blessed Sacrament Parish directly from your IRA. Please consult your IRA investment company or tax advisor for more information.  

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Located on the Dunn Hill side of St. Matthew Church, Tolland Open Saturdays 9am-1pm Spring has arrived and we have received Spring and Summer donations galore especially for little girls. We continue to have the $5 Bag Sale. You can find both Summer and Winter clothing all year round. Quest...

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We have been alerted to phishing scams with emails appearing to be sent from Fr. Rick or other clergy/staff at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies or persons to induce individuals to reveal personal information, su...

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To request prayers or join the Prayer Network, email: prayer@cath-comm.org or call the parish office at (860) 875-0753 Ext 1.  

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You can view our bulletin on our website (click here). Or you can sign up to have our publisher email our bulletin to you. To sign up: Click here to go to our parishes section on our bulletin publisher’s website Click on the Subscribe button (in the Recent Publications section) Enter...

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Deacon Ron shares his reflections on the weekly Sunday readings, which are posted on our website under the Spirituality section (Personal Prayer/Praying at Home) Click here to go to our website  

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