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Diocesan Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Matthew Church - December 19th at 6:00pm
Join your brothers and sisters in our monthly diocesan Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Matthew Church in Tolland on Friday, December 19th at 6:00pm We will pray for all people in our Church to discover and live out their vocations, and particularly for men to be called to ...

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Third Friday Adoration - December - Cancelled in lieu of the Diocesan Eucharistic Holy Hour at St. Matthew
We gather on the 1st & 3rd 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: Third Fri...

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Ushers needed at St. Bernard Church on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Ushers for are needed at St. Bernard Church as follows: Christmas Eve: 4pm, 6pm, and Midnight Masses Christmas Day: 9am and 11am Masses We need help with: Collections—this is our main need Greeters—welcoming and wishing parishioners well before & after Mass; answerin...

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Crèche Pictures

Posted on December 05, 2025 in: General News

Crèche Pictures
The Knights of Columbus Council 4122 is pleased to have the Créche photos/video available again this year to remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas. There are now more than 170 photos that make up this beautiful program. Click here to view the presentation until January 6th  

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 8th Our parish will celebrate Mass: 8:00am at St. Bernard 7:00pm at St. Matthew  

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Christmas Gift Card Collection

Posted on November 28, 2025 in: General News

Christmas Gift Card Collection
The Justice & Peace ministry will be collecting gift cards to be distributed to Cornerstone, Vernon Social Services, Tolland Human Services, and the CT Dept. Of Children & Families, Manchester office for their clients in need of assistance this Christmas. Suggestions include: Target, Kohl&rs...

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Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 14th at 4pm at St. Matthew Church & Livestream The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that began in England in the late 1800s. The cherished tradition we know today is based on the Festival of Lessons and Carols introduced on Christmas...

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Join us for Advent at Blessed Sacrament Parish
Celebrations with (L) will be available via livestream Date Event When Where November Sat 29 & Sun 30 Daughters of St. Paul Book Sale After All Masses both Churches Gift Card...

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Saints of Poland Candles

Posted on November 20, 2025 in: General News

Saints of Poland Candles
Support the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Poland by supporting our Saints of Poland Candle fundraiser! Candles are 11 oz, $18 each and $45 for the set of three, representing St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. John Paul II, and St. Faustina. The perfect gift or prayer candle for praying for the young adults on...

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Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage

Posted on November 10, 2025 in: General News

Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage
Travel through the lives of three modern saints! Open to young adults ages 21-40 Click here to learn more Interested in supporting this pilgrimage? Donate here!

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Support the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Poland
If you would like to financially support the Young Adult Pilgrimage, we welcome donations through Parishsoft Giving (click here) or by check – please place in an envelope labeled ‘Poland’, make checks out to Blessed Sacrament Parish with ‘Poland’ in the memo. Click h...

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Vounteer with Marketing Experience Needed
The BSP Cemetery Committee is looking for someone with a Marketing background willing to work with/advise Cemetery Committee on methods to continue to promote the Memorial Garden to parishioners of Blessed Sacrament and surrounding parishes that utilize St. Bernard Cemetery. Please contact Phil C...

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We are Looking for Baskets

Posted on November 05, 2025 in: General News

We are Looking for Baskets
For the past year, the Evangelization Ministry has been delivering Welcome Baskets to the new parishioners in our church community. These baskets include a tea towel, Trappist Monastery jam, a cross, a BSP candle and literature about the parish. We have delivered over 60 baskets so far this year! ...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish 2024-2025 Fiscal Report is Available
Click here to view the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Blessed Sacrament Financial Report Every Catholic Parish is required by Canon Law to have a finance council.  The St. Bernard Finance Council assists the Pastor in the preparation of annual budgets, recommends major expenditures, monitors the pari...

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Bulletin Submission Deadlines

Posted on October 15, 2025 in: General News

Bulletin Submission Deadlines
Due to our publisher’s holiday printing schedule, our bulletin will need to be uploaded to our publisher earlier than normal starting with the November 22/23 bulletin through the end of the year. Please see the table below for the deadlines for bulletin submissions. It is always better to g...

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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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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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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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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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