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Triduum Schedule

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: General News

Triduum Schedule
All Church offices will close at noon on Holy Thursday, April 17th and reopen Monday, April 21st. If you need assistance, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew Church—(860) 872-0200 Ext. ...

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New Confession Time Available Starting April 24th
Starting Thursday, April 24th we will be adding a new Confession time: Thursdays     6:00pm - 7:00pm at St. Bernard Church   We will continue to have Confession available on Saturdays:     2:30pm - 3:45pm at St. Bernard Church    ...

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Scholarship Opportunities - High School & College
Knights of Columbus Council 6626 College Scholarship This scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior who is a resident of Tolland or whose family is registered with Blessed Sacrament Parish and who has been accepted by an accredited college or university as a full time student. C...

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on April 10, 2025 in: General News

Holy Week Schedule
Saturday, April 12 Palm Sunday Vigil Masses St. Bernard - 4:00pm (L) St. Matthew - 5:00pm Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday Masses St. Bernard - 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon St. Matthew - 8:30am, 10:30am (L) Monday, ...

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Come Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Us!
Divine Mercy Sunday April 27th at 3:00 pm at St. Bernard Church “Where, if not in the Divine Mercy, can the world find refuge and the light of hope?” ~ St. John Paul II Jesus said to St. Faustina that He wanted to make this Feast Day a special refuge and shelter for the con...

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Vacation Bible School 2025 - Registration Now Open
All kids in grades K-6 in invited to LIVING WATER VBS July 14-18th from 9 am – Noon in the St. Matthew Parish Center Join in some Splish-splashing fun as we explore the Living Water that Jesus promises! Click here to register today!  

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The New Columbarium has Arrived!
The 2nd columbarium has been installed next to the altar in St. Bernard Cemetery, which serves all Catholics in the deanery. Feel free to visit our cemetery to see how the new section is developing. If you would like to more information or would like to purchase a niche please contact Susan Oster...

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
  Youth Ministry Faith & Fun Night Saturday, April 12th after the 5:00pm Mass  at St. Matthew Church Join us for our last Faith and Fun Night of the Year! We will be filling Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt that is being hosted by the Young Adult Ministry on...

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Families Please Join Us for an Egg Hunt
Attention Families! You are Invited to an Egg Hunt Sponsored by the Young Adult Ministry and Youth Ministry Easter Sunday, April 20th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM at St. Matthew Church Join us for an egg hunt and other activities after Easter Sunday Mass! We will meet out f...

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Notice from St. Bernard Cemetery
Families are requested to remove all Christmas and winter decorations by April 20th. Place unwanted decorations in or near trash barrels. Please also remove all artificial flowers, statuettes, and garden shop figurines of any kind. Artificial flowers are not allowed from March 1st thru November 1...

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BSP Family Trip to "Noah" to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA
August 14-16, 2025 We have 40 available tickets (first come, first serve). A commitment with an initial deposit of $50 is needed by March 30th. The remaining deposit of $100 (total deposit is $150) is due before May 16th and the final payment is due before June 26th. You may make gradual payme...

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Lenten Activities & Events

Posted on March 13, 2025 in: General News

Lenten Activities & Events
We hope you will join us at as many of these activities as you can! Monday, March 31 Young Adult Ministry Lenten Conversations 7:00pm at St. Bernard Parish Center, Room 305 Wednesday, April 2 Lent...

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St. Bernard Vigil Mass Will Be At 4:00pm Year-Round
Based on a recent parishioner survey, the St. Bernard Vigil Mass will stay at 4:00pm year-round. Existing intentions for the St. Bernard Vigil Mass will automatically be moved to the new Mass time. Please Note:  The St. Matthew Vigil Mass will remain at 5:00pm year-round. The choices...

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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop

Posted on February 13, 2025 in: General News

Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop
Located on the Dunn Hill side of St. Matthew Church, Tolland We always welcome clean, gently used boys and girls Summer and Winter clothing Infant to Size 12. Donations to be left on Saturday mornings between 9-1 at Mattie's Togs. Thanking you in advance. Any questions call Billie at 86...

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Pope Francis Names New Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich
The Diocese of Norwich joyfully welcomes the appointment of Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy as its sixth bishop. Pope Francis made the official announcement February 12, 2025 at noon in Rome (6:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Bishop-elect Reidy comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Massachuse...

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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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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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