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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 24, 2025 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24th St. Bernard St. Matthew 4:00pm* 6:00pm* & ** Midnight*** 4:00pm* 6:00pm 10:00pm** *Olson Trio at 3:30 & 5:30 **Children’s...

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Mary, the Holy Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation
Our parish will celebrate Mass: Wednesday, December 31st 5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Bernard * There will NOT be an 8:00am Mass * Thursday, January 1st 9:00am at St. Matthew  

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First Friday Adoration - January

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - January
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: First Fri...

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Holiday Office Hours

Posted on December 22, 2025 in: General News

Holiday Office Hours
All Church offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24th and reopen Friday, December 26th and at noon on Wednesday, December 31st and reopen Friday, January 2nd. If you need assistance, please leave a message at either: St. Bernard:(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew:(860) 872-0200 E...

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Young Adult Spirituality Discussion

Posted on December 21, 2025 in: General News

Young Adult Spirituality Discussion
Please join the Young Adult Ministry (ages 21-40) in discussing spirituality through Flannery O'Connor.  Wednesdays at 7:15pm January 7th - February 11th in the St. Bernard Parish Center Email yam@cath-comm.org for more details.

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Volunteers Needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word at St. Matthew Church
Please Consider Volunteering for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Ministry at St. Matthew Church. We offer CLW during the 10:30am Mass on Sundays for kids who have not yet received their First Holy Communion. We are looking for volunteers who can share their time once a mont...

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Baptism Preparation Classes - 2026

Posted on December 19, 2025 in: General News

Baptism Preparation Classes - 2026
Classes for registered parents who wish to have their child(ren) baptized are scheduled on the following Wednesdays at 7:00pm: January 14  February 11  March 11 April 8 May 13  June 10  July - No Class August 12  September 9  October 1...

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Youth of the Year Award

Posted on December 18, 2025 in: General News

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 should share their interests and achievemen...

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We are Looking for Baskets

Posted on December 17, 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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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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Phishing Alert

Posted on December 10, 2025 in: General News

Phishing Alert
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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Crèche Pictures

Posted on December 04, 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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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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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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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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