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Lenten Activities & Events

Posted on March 05, 2025 in: General News

Lenten Activities & Events
We hope you will join us at as many of these activities as you can! Friday, March 7 Stations of the Cross 9:30am at St. Matthew (following 9:00am Mass) First Friday Adoration 3:00pm-7:00pm at St. Bernard ...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Lenten Penance Service

Posted on March 03, 2025 in: General News

Blessed Sacrament Parish Lenten Penance Service
March 16th at 3:00pm at St. Matthew Church Join us for an afternoon of reflection, music, prayer, and reconciliation with our Lord. Seven priests will be available to hear confessions. If you cannot make this date, our Deanery Day of Reconciliation will be held on March 28th from 7:00am t...

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Knights of Columbus Council #6626 - Friday Lenten Dinner

Posted on March 02, 2025 in: General News

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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Knights of Columbus Council 4122 - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner

Posted on March 01, 2025 in: General News

Knights of Columbus Council 4122 - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner
Monday, March 17th Pick up Times:  4:45pm-6:45pm St. Bernard Church Hall Dine-in or Take-out Dinners are $20/person, including a generous portion of butcher cured corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and dessert. Click here to place your order, by Monday, March 10th Procee...

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St. Bernard Vigil Mass Will Be At 4:00pm Year-Round

Posted on February 28, 2025 in: General News

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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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on February 27, 2025 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Gift Card Pick-up This Weekend—March 8th & 9th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Next Gift Card Sale:  March 29th & 30th Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org   St. Bernard Women's Guild Annual Layette Collection March 1st-9th ...

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Friday Stations of the Cross - Starting Friday, March 7th

Posted on February 24, 2025 in: General News

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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Gift Card Sale—March 1st & 2nd

Posted on February 16, 2025 in: General News

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

Posted on February 15, 2025 in: General News

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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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

Posted on February 12, 2025 in: General News

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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Steubenville East Youth Conference - Friday, July 25th - Sunday, July 27th

Posted on February 11, 2025 in: General News

Steubenville East Youth Conference - Friday, July 25th - Sunday, July 27th
IT’S NOT TOO LATE LET BRIDGET KNOW ASAP IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO!! 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 worsh...

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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

Posted on January 02, 2025 in: General News

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

Posted on July 25, 2024 in: General News

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

Posted on July 19, 2024 in: General News

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

Posted on July 05, 2024 in: General News

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?

Posted on April 18, 2024 in: General News

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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