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Blessing of the Throats

Posted on January 31, 2024 in: General News

Blessing of the Throats
February 3rd & 4th In honor of St. Blaise (feast day February 3rd) we will have a blessing of the throats after all Masses at both St. Matthew and St. Bernard next weekend. Through this blessing we pray for the intercession of St. Blaise to protect us from illnesses of the throat and all o...

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Join Us for Our Bread & Soup Supper
Saturday, February 10th following the 5 pm Mass at St. Matthew Church The BSP Youth Ministry will be hosting a Bread and Soup Supper to support the teachers at our twinned parish of St. Pierre in Ganthier, Haiti. Tickets are $10 per person, or $30 per family. Click here to purchas...

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Sacraments for Teens

Posted on January 29, 2024 in: General News

Sacraments for Teens
A Spring session of Sacraments for Teens will be starting in March. This program is open to teens in grades 7 through 12 who are new to the Catholic Faith or have been away from the faith and would now like to receive their Sacraments. Interested parents and teens, click here to complete the...

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Ash Wednesday Schedule - February 14th
Our community will celebrate Mass with Distribution of Ashes: At St. Bernard:       8:00am At St. Matthew:       7:00pm   We will also have the Liturgy of the Word with Distribution of Ashes: At St. Bernard: 12:05pm...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Kitchen Ministry Volunteer Opportunity
!! 3 New Team Members Needed !! Are you friendly and have a heart to serve? Those are the only requirements to join our Community Kitchen Ministry! One team member is needed for each of the following teams: Team 16: St. Joseph -   works the 4th Wednesday of each month Team 12: S...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Ministry Fair
Our faith is an active Faith! If you missed us at St. Matthew Church last weekend, please join us after all masses on: January 27th/28th at St. Bernard Come and explore how you can serve our parish and community, grow spiritually, and bring the gospel to life!

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Save the Date for Vacation Bible School at St. Bernard Parish Center
July 15th - July 19th - For kids in grades K-6 AND NEW THIS YEAR August 12th - August 16th - A Middle School Encounter Week For kids in grades 6-8 with assistance from teens in grades 9-12 The Middle School Encounter Week will take place at St. Bernard Church August 12-14th, ...

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Spirituality Ministry Meeting

Posted on January 23, 2024 in: General News

Spirituality Ministry Meeting
Wednesday, January 31st 6:30pm Room 100 in the St. Bernard Parish Center All are welcome to attend!  

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St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting & Bake Sale
St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting Tuesday, February 6th at 6:00pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Come join us-New Members welcome! Learn about the Cemetery Columbarium! Enjoy Valentine-themed Refreshments! For more info: St.BernardWomen’sGuild@cath-comm.o...

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Youth Ministry Events

Posted on January 20, 2024 in: General News

Youth Ministry Events
Living Stations of the Cross It's Not Too Late to Join! The BSP Youth Ministry Presents The Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29th at 7 pm at St. Bernard Church Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in this representation of the Statio...

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Palms to Ashes

Posted on January 18, 2024 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, February 12th so they may be burned for Ash Wednesday (February 14th). At St. Bernard containers will be left in the vestibules. At St. Matthew a container will be left at the entrance to the...

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Third Friday Adoration - January 19th
Friday Adoration at Blessed Sacrament Parish We gather on the First & Third Fridays 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. ...

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Teen Volunteers Needed for Living Stations of the Cross
The BSP Youth Ministry Presents The Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29th at 7 pm at St. Bernard Church Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in this representation of the Stations of the Cross.  Rehearsals begin on Sunday, January 21st...

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Faith Formation - Confirmation News
Attention CP2, 2nd Year Confirmation Families! The Parent/Candidate Workshops are scheduled for (you only need to attend one): January 22nd in the St. Matthew Church Hall January 23rd in room 300 in the St. Bernard Parish Center These workshops will be held during normal class times....

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Young Adult Ministry Events

Posted on January 15, 2024 in: General News

Young Adult Ministry Events
Book Club: Young Adults are invited to join in reading C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, a satirical story about temptation which will lead us in thinking about and discussing how to live a moral life. If you are interested, email us at yam@cath-comm.org and we will get you the rea...

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Ministry Meetings

Posted on January 14, 2024 in: General News

Ministry Meetings
Haiti Mission Meeting Thursday, January 18th at 4:30pm in the St. Matthew Parish Hall Questions, please contact Sue @ (860) 371-1111.   Justice & Peace Meeting Thursday, January 18th at 6:00pm in the St. Matthew Parish Hall Questions, please contact Sue @ (8...

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Did You Miss Mass Last Weekend Due to the Snow?
Please be generous in making up your Offertory and consider enrolling in Online Giving on our website. Click here to go to our Online Giving Portal.  

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Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
All Church offices will be closed Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. If you need assistance, please leave a message at:        St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 or        St. Mat...

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Catechism Chat - Session 10 - The Heart of Prayer
Thursday, January 18th, 7:00 – 8:15pm St. Bernard Church Hall Click here to let us know that you will be joining us Food and beverages will be based on knowing how many are planning to join us in advance of each chat. Please also submit any questions you have based what you have ...

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Third Friday Adoration - January

Posted on January 08, 2024 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - January
Friday, January 19th 3:00pm-9:00pm St. Matthew Chapel We will gather 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...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Ministry Fair
Our faith is an active Faith! Please Join Us After All Masses on: January 20th/21st at St. Matthew January 27th/28th at St. Bernard Come and explore how you can serve our parish and community, grow spiritually, and bring the gospel to life!  

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Sewing Help Needed

Posted on January 05, 2024 in: General News

Sewing Help Needed
We are looking for talented individuals who can embroider names onto stoles for Confirmation. We have approximately 60 candidates for Confirmation this year. Anyone interested in providing this service please contact Bridget at bridget.thurston@cath-comm.org or 860-202-0373. Thank you! &...

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First Friday Adoration - January

Posted on January 04, 2024 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - January
Friday, January 5th 3:00pm—7:00pm St. Bernard Church Please Note:  Starting in January, unless there is a scheduling conflict, all 1st Friday Adorations will at St. Bernard Church & all 3rd Friday Adorations will be at St. Matthew Chapel. We will gather to adore our Lord J...

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BSP Prison Ministry is Looking for Volunteers
I was in prison and you visited me (Matthew 25:36) The Blessed Sacrament Parish Prison Ministry program visits with prisoners at the Cybulski Correctional Center (for men) in Somers CT and the York-Niantic Correctional Prison (for women) in Niantic CT. At Cybulski, our team presen...

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Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

Posted on January 01, 2024 in: General News

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
Thursday, January 11th  9:30 - 11:30am in the St. Bernard Church Hall We would love for you join us for an enjoyable morning of knitting/crocheting & fellowship. All are welcome. For further information or to request a prayer shawl, lap robe, or pocket prayer shawl to give to ...

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