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First Friday Adoration - April

Posted on March 26, 2025 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - April
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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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on March 25, 2025 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Gift Card Sale March 29th & 30th After 8am & 10am Masses at St. Bernard Church & After All Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: April 5th & 6th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Missio...

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Youth Ministry Faith and 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 Easter Sunday.  As our service project, we are askin...

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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on March 23, 2025 in: General News

Bereavement Support Group
Tuesday Evenings from 6:15pm - 7:45pm April 8th - June 3rd in the St. Matthew Chapel Deadline to Register:  Sunday, April 6th Living through grief is not easy but it does not have to be done alone. Blessed Sacrament Parish will offer a 9 week support program called, “Ne...

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Knights of Columbus Council #6626 - Friday Lenten Dinner
Fridays in Lent March 7th—April 11th 5:00pm-7:00pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Eat-in or take-out Click here to order in advance Fish Fry Dinner: Adults - $18 / Seniors & Children (12 & under) - $15 · Fried Haddock w/tartar sauce & lemon &mi...

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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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Early Bulletin Submission Deadlines
Requests for announcements to be included in the Palm Sunday and Easter bulletins must be submitted as follows to be considered: Weekend of: Due before noon on: April 12/13 Monday, March 31st April 19/20 Monday, April 7th Requests should...

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Easter Gift Card Collection for Needy Families
Weekend of April 5th & 6th at St. Bernard & St. Matthew With Springtime approaching, we look forward to a season of renewal and hope. Our God calls us to fast in ways that challenge us: “..sharing your bread with the hungry…clothing the naked…and not turning your ...

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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! Friday, March 21 Stations of the Cross 9:30am at St. Matthew (following 9:00am Mass) Third Friday Adoration 3:00pm-7:00pm in the St. Matthew...

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Upcoming Ministry Events

Posted on March 06, 2025 in: General News

Upcoming Ministry Events
Knights of Columbus Council 4122 Setback Tournament Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00PM in the St. Bernard Church Hall We invite you to participate in our inaugural Setback Tournament. Please join us for an afternoon of cards and friendly competition. Don’t know how to play? No proble...

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Friday Stations of the Cross - Starting Friday, March 7th
Prayerful meditation through the Stations of the Cross is our beautiful tradition during Fridays in Lent. Come, pray, and meditate on the sacrifice Christ made for us. St. Matthew Church St. Bernard Church 9:30am Following the 9:00am Mass 7:00pm ...

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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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Vacation Bible School 2025

Posted on January 15, 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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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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