The Tolland Knights of Columbus invite you to a pasta dinner Friday, November 3rd from 5-7pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall   Dinner will include: Ziti with homemade sauce, Two Meatballs Bread, Salad, Dessert, Coffee, tea, and juice   The cost of the dinner will b...

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Youth Ministry Service and Fun! Gingerbread and candy sleighs Friday, November 10th  4:30-6pm in the St. Matthew Hall Help needed making Gingerbread houses for the Frosty Village Bazaar! Friends are always welcome! Cookies and cider will be provided. Click here to sign up 2nd ...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish - St. Bernard Church Christmas Bazaar Friday Saturday November 10 November 11 9am – 2pm (both days) Lunch 11am- 1pm (both days)   Something for Everyone ! Raffle Bakery Jewelry B...

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Saturday, October 28th, 10 AM at St. Bernard Parish Center AND Wednesday, November 1st, 5:30 PM at St. Matthew Hall All Saints’ Day is November 1st and we are celebrating all of the men and women who have served God by throwing them a party! What to expect: Saint-th...

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October 29th at 3:00pm St. Bernard Church At this Mass, we remember the faithful departed of our parish who have passed away since last November. All are welcome to attend this beautiful, candlelit Mass. Book of Remembrance Our Book of Remembrance for those individuals who are not i...

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Openings for New Team Members A great opportunity to serve awaits you! The task is simple, takes little time, and makes a huge difference for our neighbors in need of assistance. Our ministry serves meals at the Cornerstone Community Kitchen ~ around the corner from St. Bernard. Hours are 4:15-6:...

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Wednesday, November 1st Our community will celebrate Mass: 8:00am at St. Bernard Church 7:00pm at St. Matthew Church  

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We are considering adding a second Eucharistic Adoration on the third Friday of each month. This Adoration would be held in St. Matthew Chapel from 3:00pm until 9:00pm. Before we can schedule this, we need two people signed up for each hour. We cannot do this unless we are sure that each hour is ...

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Hey everyone! For those who don't know me, my name is Ryan Brady. I grew up at St Bernard's, did my Eagle Scout project in the school several years ago, and now, after finishing grad school, I'm a missionary! Our apostolate is called Creatio. We're based in Denver CO, and our miss...

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Please join us on Friday, October 20th at St. Matthew Church Come for all events or what fits your schedule! 3:00pm - 7:00pm Adoration 3:00pm Exposition followed by Divine Mercy 6:30pm Rosary 7:00pm Benediction ...

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The Vernon Legislative Delegation and the Cornerstone Foundation are hosting a Food Drive in memory of the Cornerstone's late deputy director and shelter director, Bryan Flint. The main food drive is scheduled for October 21st from 12:30pm to 3:00pm at St. Bernard Church, ...

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October 21st and 22nd Before & After All Masses Start saving your loose change for our semi-annual Change for Haiti Collection. Representatives from our Haiti Mission will be present outside St. Matthew and St. Bernard churches on October 21st & 22nd collecting change. All donations ar...

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Thursday, October 26th - 7:00pm at St. Bernard Church “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” (Mt 25:35-36) Pope Francis in his message for the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (9/23/23) shared “…the important thing...

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Soupfest 2023 will be held Wednesday, November 15th from 6 - 8:30pm at St. Bernard Church The support of Blessed Sacrament Parish is very important as Cornerstone continues to be a resource for so many people in the greater Vernon area. Please join us, enjoy soups made by local restaurant...

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TOMORROW! Join us for a transformative multimedia concert experience concert led by AOH MUSIC. You don’t want to miss this multimedia experience of live music, inspirational speakers, motivational stories, and fellowship. Doors open at 7 PM. We can’t wait to see you there at the Garde Ar...

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“For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Sacrament for Teens program We will be starting up the first full week of November and will coincide with Faith Formation for teens who are either new to the Catholic faith or have been away ...

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Fill a bottle, Save a life! At St. Bernard, please return the filled bottles to the basket by the statues of the Holy Family (to the right of the altar) At St. Matthew, please return the filled bottles to the basket in the center vestibule Thank you for your generosity!  

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Tuesday, October 17th, 7:00 – 8:15 PM St. Matthew 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 ...

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Clothing Drive - Last weekend to Bring Items In The Justice & Peace Ministry is sponsoring a winterwear collection the weekend of October 14-15 at both churches to benefit immigrants and refugees in our area. Among the recipients are those individuals and families served by IRIS, Integrated R...

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The Vernon Legislative Delegation and the Cornerstone Foundation are hosting a Food Drive in memory of the Cornerstone's late deputy director and shelter director, Bryan Flint. The main food drive is scheduled for October 21st from 12:30pm to 3:00pm at St. Bernard Church, ...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish has created a scarecrow display on the Tolland Green as part of the town’s Fourth Annual Scarecrow Contest. The display was constructed by the Young Adult Ministry and will be up until the end of October. Click here to vote for our parish’s scarecrow! And f...

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Young adults are invited to join the Young Adult Ministry for an autumn outing at The Farm in Woodbury on October 21st. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://thefarmwoodbury.com/ and cost $14.95 per adult; we’ll aim for the 10:00 AM time slot. After, join us for lunch and fellows...

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40 Days for Life & First Friday Adoration In support of the 40 Days for Life Campaign (which runs September 27th - November 5th), Blessed Sacrament Parish’s “Adopted Prayer Day” will be held this Friday, October 6th in conjunction with First Friday Adoration. We will hold...

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New team members and subs needed! We are looking for 1 new team member for the St. Augustine Team and more subs. Team 1: St Augustine - works the 1st & 5th Monday of each month Subs work whenever you can when a sub is requested Cornerstone Kitchen is located around the ...

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

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Watch Fr. Rick on Crossroads Magazine this Sunday, October 8th after the 10:00am TV Mass on WCCT-TV (CW20) or WCTX-TV (MyTV9). He will be talking about why it is important for our parish in cooperation with the Norwich Diocese to sponsor the Array of Hope concert. We hope you will be inspired ...

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Saturday, October 7th at 10:00am at both St. Bernard Church and St. Matthew Church You are invited to bring your pets for this special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi (feast day October 4th) patron saint of animals. All are welcome to join us!  

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Click here to watch the segment featuring Fr. Rick talking about why it is important for our parish, in cooperation with the Norwich Diocese, to sponsor the Array of Hope concert. The concert is this Saturday, October 14th at 7:00pm at the Garde Arts Center in New London.  We hope you will b...

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Thursday, October 19th Haiti Mission Meeting at 4:30pm Justice & Peace Meeting at 6:00pm Weather provided, both meetings will be held in the St. Matthew gazebo, otherwise we will meet in a classroom in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Questions, please contact Sue @ (860) 371-1111...

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Get excited! We’re one week away from the Array of Hope experience! A multimedia concert that you don’t want to miss. Join us on October 14th at 7:00 PM at the Garde Arts Center for a transformative evening of praise and worship, inspirational and motivational speakers, and more. We look...

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All Church offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th for the Columbus Day Holiday. If you need assistance, please leave a message at St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew Church—(860) 872-0200 Ext. 2  

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