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St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting
Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00 pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Come join us-New Members welcome! Learn to operate an AED (defibrillator)! Enjoy Valentine-themed Refreshments! For more info: email Pat at St.BernardWomen’sGuild@cath-comm.org  

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First Friday Adoration - February

Posted on January 19, 2025 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - February
We gather on the first & third Friday of each month to adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This is a great opportunity for peaceful reflection, personal prayer or just relaxing in Jesus’ presence, speaking, and listening to him. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: First...

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Knights of Columbus Youth of the Year Award
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 and 6626 are seeking nominations for the Youth of the Year Award. All parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish should encourage any High School Senior who serves their parish, school and community to apply. Applicants will share their interests and achievements,...

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Youth Ministry Information Session for the Living Stations of the Cross
Sunday, January 19th at 6pm at St. Matthew Church Each year the BSP Youth Ministry presents the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. Many teens are needed for this wonderful remembrance of Jesus’ Passion. Teens in grades 7 and up and friends are invited to come see what the ...

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Vacation Bible School 2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 in: General News

Vacation Bible School 2025
Attention Families with Children in Grades K-6! Save the Date for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Vacation Bible School. July 14th – 18th from 9am to Noon in the St. Matthew Parish Center Watch the bulletin for more information!  

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Confirmation Preparation Retreats/Meetings
Second Year Confirmation Parent/Candidate Meeting January 20th at 6pm—St. Matthew Church Hall OR January 21st at 6pm—St. Bernard Parish Center, Room 300 Please click here to register & select the session you plan on attending. Second Year Confirmation Retreat J...

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Knights of Columbus Council 6266 Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 2nd after the 8:30am & 10:30am Masses in the St. Matthew Church Hall Menu Includes:  Plain, Blueberry, and Chocolate Chip pancakes; Bacon & Sausage; Juice, Coffee & Tea Cost: $7 for an individual / $25 for a family of 4 or more Proceeds ...

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2nd Saturday Faith + Fun Events - February 8th
Calling all teens grades 7-12! Please join us for 2nd Saturday Faith + Fun Night February 8th at St. Matthew church Our Adventure begins with the 5 PM Mass at St. Matthew Church followed by an ESCAPE ROOM Experience and Ice Cream Social! Teens and their parents are invited to...

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BSP Youth Ministry - Save the Dates for 2 Great Trips & VBS
Vacation Bible School July 14th – 18th from 9am to Noon in the St. Matthew Parish Center For kids in grades K-6 and service opportunities for teens. Steubenville East! Join us for an unforgettable weekend! Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27th The Diocese of Norwich is organizi...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Kitchen Ministry - Team Member Needed
Do you like to help others...have a little time once a month...are friendly...this might be for you! We have an opening for a new team member on Team 16: St. Joseph which works the 4th Wednesday of each month. Our ministry serves meals at the Cornerstone Community Kitchen around the corner fro...

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St. Bernard Vigil Mass Temporarily Moving to 4:00pm - Starting This Weekend January 4th
This change will be in effect January 4, 2025 through March 8, 2025. Please Note: The Vigil Mass livestream will also move to 4:00pm Confession at St. Bernard will be on Saturdays from 2:30pm - 3:45pm The St. Matthew Vigil Mass will remain at 5:00pm  

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Baptism Preparation Classes - 2025
Classes for registered parents who wish to have their child(ren) baptized are scheduled on the following Wednesdays at 7:00pm: January 8  February 19  March 12  April 9  May 14  June 11  July - No Class August 13  September 10  ...

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Epiphany Blessing of Chalk

Posted on December 26, 2024 in: General News

Epiphany Blessing of Chalk
It is a tradition in the Catholic Church to bless chalk at the Masses for Epiphany, then use the blessed chalk as part of blessing one’s home in the New Year. To do this blessing at your home, use the blessed chalk, which will be available after the Masses on January 4/5, to write the ...

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Lessons & Carols Video Available on our Website
If you missed our Lessons & Carols event, click here to watch the video! Videos from 2023 & 2024 are available.  

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Volunteer Opportunity

Posted on November 09, 2024 in: General News

Volunteer Opportunity
Hall Clean up: We are looking for some volunteers to help clean and clear tables and remove the trash after family funeral receptions in our Church halls. This would be a great help to the volunteers setting up the Church hall before and during the reception. Contact Brian Kenny if interest...

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Request Your Mass Intention Online

Posted on November 08, 2024 in: General News

Request Your Mass Intention Online
Now Available on our Website We are pleased to announce that parishioners can now request a Mass intention or Sanctuary Lamp intention (Memorial) for a loved one, living or deceased, online. Cilck here to request a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp intention If you need assistance, please contact Cher...

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish Prayer Network
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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Our Bulletin is Available Online
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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Reflections on the Sunday Readings
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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Online Giving & Text Giving

Posted on July 04, 2024 in: General News

Online Giving & Text Giving
Support Blessed Sacrament Parish by donating online or by Text 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. To sign up for a one time or recurring donation online through our websi...

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Would you like to be a gift bearer at Mass?
If you would, before Mass begins, please let the ushers know and they will give you instructions.

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Children's Missalettes Available

Posted on August 10, 2023 in: General News

Children's Missalettes Available
A parishioner has donated copies of the booklet "The Mass for Children" to our parish for use in the pews during Mass. Please feel free to use a copy for your child to look at during Mass, and kindly return the book before leaving Church. We hope our parish children can enjoy followi...

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