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St. Bernard Vigil Mass Will Be At 4:00pm Year-Round
Last Saturday at the St. Bernard Vigil Mass we asked parishioners to vote on how we should proceed with the time of this Mass. The choices & results were: I would like the St. Bernard Vigil Mass to be at: 1) 4:00pm year-round—124 votes 2) 4:00pm only during Standard time...

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Lenten Activities & Events

Posted on February 19, 2025 in: General News

Lenten Activities & Events
We hope you will join us at as many of these activities as you can! Wedensday, March 5 Ash Wedensday Mass with Distribution of Ashes 8:00am at St. Bernard (L) 7:00pm at St. Matthew Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashe...

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Ash Wednesday Schedule - March 5th

Posted on February 18, 2025 in: General News

Ash Wednesday Schedule - March 5th
Our community will celebrate Mass with Distribution of Ashes: At St. Bernard:  8:00am At St. Matthew: 7:00pm Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashes: At St. Bernard:  12:05pm & 5:00pm At St. Matthew:  4:30 pm   Lenten Disciplines of Fasting & A...

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Lenten Small Christian Community - Wednesdays in Lent
Would you like to participate in a Small Christian Community for the six weeks of Lent? Click here to REGISTER and spend some time of reflection on Hope for the Journey this Lent! Please register by February 24th, so that we can plan accordingly. Join us for all six weeks or as many as you c...

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Gift Card Sale—March 1st & 2nd
After all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: March 8th & 9th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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St. Bernard Women's Guild Meeting & Layette Collection
St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Come join us-New Members welcome! Enjoy Mardi Gras & St. Patrick’s goodies! Please bring Layette items (baby/toddler) to donate. Annual Layette Collection March 1-9 ...

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The Shroud of Turin Presentation

Posted on February 14, 2025 in: General News

The Shroud of Turin Presentation
March 8th After the 4pm Mass at St. Bernard Church Our Parish family is invited to join the Youth Ministry for light refreshments and a presentation on The Shroud of Turin. Deacon Alan Germain of the Archdiocese of Hartford will lead us on a journey of discovery! The Shroud o...

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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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Youth Ministry Living Stations of the Cross - Rehearsals Start February 16th
The BSP Youth Ministry Presents The Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 18th at 7 pm Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in this presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Rehearsals begin Sunday, February 16th at 6 pm at St. Matthew Church. Al...

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Steubenville East Youth Conference - Friday, July 25th - Sunday, July 27th
Join us for an unforgettable weekend! The Diocese of Norwich is organizing a trip to Steubenville East, a powerful Catholic youth conference for incoming 9th through 12th graders. Experience inspiring talks, powerful worship, amazing live music and an opportunity to grow in faith with thousand...

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Palms to Ashes

Posted on February 09, 2025 in: General News

Palms to Ashes
If you have blessed palms at home, please bring them to either St. Bernard or St. Matthew by Monday, March 3rd so they may be burned for Ash Wednesday (March 5th). At St. Bernard containers will be left in the vestibules. At St. Matthew a container will be left at the entrance to the church ...

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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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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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