Collection Runs Through the Weekend of November 7th & 8th The Justice & Peace Committee is sponsoring our forth annual winter coat collection on behalf of refugees & migrants which IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services) serves. We are collecting: · Gently u...

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While seasons may change, the need for blood is constant. In fact, every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help ensure blood products remain available for patients this fall by scheduling your next Red Cross blood donation at St. Bernard’s Church on Saturday November 7th with ...

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Dear parish family, November finds us still journeying in a pandemic that has wearied us and made patience a virtue that gets more and more difficult to practice. But that’s exactly what we need to do even if the rest of the world has given up on it. This month of thanks reminds us that eve...

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October 25th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Crandall Park, Tolland All teens in grades 7-12 Families and friends are welcome to join us for a living gratitude rosary and hike. Permission slips are required.  Please fill out the form by clicking here. For questions please email b...

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40 Days-For-Life runs from September 23rd - November 1st It is hoped that you will join our parish by praying, fasting, and signing-up up to Peacefully Pray OUTSIDE the Planned Parenthood facility at 12 Case St. in Norwich. The participation date for Blessed Sacrament Parish is Friday, October 30...

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The St. Matthew/St. Bernard Confirmation Program is still in need of adults to help in Zoom sessions for grades 9 and 10 on Mondays at 7 PM, or Wednesdays at 6 PM. Our sessions meet twice a month on zoom through December, possibly in person beginning in February. If you are being called to sha...

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Our second event will be a collection of “Change for Haiti” on the weekend of October 17th and 18th. That weekend we will have people in the parking lots of both churches from 3:00-5:00pm on Saturday and 8:00am-noon on Sunday collecting any loose change (or dollars!) that you can drop in...

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Please note there will not be a Friday 9:00am Mass at St. Matthew Church this week - October 23rd.  

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Dear Parish Family, October finds us in the beautiful season of fall.  Before our very eyes, we see our world beautifully transformed into a new season.  We witness fall’s brilliant colors, cool temperatures, pumpkins, apple cider and the little ones all dressed up in their favori...

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If you need assistance, please leave a message at (860) 872-0200—St. Matthew Church or (860) 875-0753—St. Bernard Church  

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Where are YOU on Your Journey? Faith, conversion, repentance, celebration and community – five basic elements that are present in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). The RCIA provides a setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be celebrated within the ...

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My dear Blessed Sacrament family, Last September 26th I celebrated my 5th year as a member of this outstanding family of faith. I want to thank you all for being my family and for giving the encouragement to keep loving God and serving His people. I cannot believe I am now in my second year of th...

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This event will be in person (reservation required) as well as livestreamed. Come to Know Jesus Through the Rosary Click here to view this event via live stream on October 3rd The best gift anyone can give to another is to pray for them.  We come to this October as a time of such ...

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