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Entries for November 2024

This Weekend at Blessed Sacrament Parish
Book Sale November 30th and December 1st after all Masses at both St. Matthew & St. Bernard in the Church Hall Sponsored by the Spirituality Ministry and hosted by the Daughters of St. Paul Please stop by for some refreshments and conversation while you are viewing the many spiritu...

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Traffic Concern - November 30th around St. Matthew Church
The Town of Tolland will be having their annual Holiday Tree Lighting event in conjunction with the Torch Light Parade (new this year) on the Tolland Green on Saturday, November 30th starting at 6:00pm. The Tolland Green will be closed to traffic for the parade starting shortly before 6:00pm.&nbs...

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Advent Penance Service

Posted on November 24, 2024 in: General News

Advent Penance Service
Sunday, December 8th at 3:00pm at St. Bernard Church As we prepare for our Advent journey of anticipation and preparation for the Messiah, please reserve this date for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Penance Service. The service will involve an afternoon of reflection, music, prayer, and reconc...

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Wreath Sale

Posted on November 23, 2024 in: General News

Wreath Sale
December 7th & 8th after All Masses at both St. Matthew & St. Bernard The Youth Group will be selling wreaths they decorated as a fundraiser for their activities! The cost is $25 per decorated wreath. For questions please contact Bridget or Hilary at youth@cath-comm.org or call...

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K of C Pancake Breakfast with Santa & St. Matthew Women's Guild Bake Sale
Sunday, December 8th in the St. Matthew Church Hall KofC Pancake Breakfast with Santa Menu Includes:    Plain, Blueberry, and Chocolate Chip pancakes Bacon & Sausage  Juice, Coffee & Tea Cost: $7 for an individual / $25 for a family of 4 or more ...

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Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar

Posted on November 21, 2024 in: General News

Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar
Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Matthew Church, Tolland Friday, November 22nd        5:00PM—8:00PM Saturday, November 23rd    9:00AM—2:00PM Featuring: Attic Treasures Hand-Crafted Gifts Jewelry Knit/Crochet Items Famous A...

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Christmas Gift Card Collection

Posted on November 21, 2024 in: General News

Christmas Gift Card Collection
Christmas gifts for kids We will still accept gift cards this weekend, December 14 & 15. Drop the cards in the collection basket and the Justice & Peace Ministry will distribute them to Tolland Human Services, Vernon Social Services, Cornerstone and the CT Dept. Of Children & Families...

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Thanksgiving Day Mass

Posted on November 19, 2024 in: General News

Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thursday, November 28th at 9:00am at St. Bernard Church Parishioners are invited to bring non perishable food items with them to Church. The food will be blessed during Mass then volunteers will deliver the food to one of our area food pantries. Your generosity will make a difference in t...

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Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 19, 2024 in: General News

Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
All Church offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday and reopen Monday, December 2nd. If you need assistance during this time, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. St. Bernard—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew—(860) 8...

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Blessing of the Crèche And Carol Sing
Sunday, December 1st At St. Bernard Church after the 10:00am Mass At St. Matthew Church after the 10:30am Mass We will celebrate as a community with a blessing of the crèche at each of our Churches followed by a carol sing. We hope you will join us!  

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Book Sale

Posted on November 17, 2024 in: General News

Book Sale
Sponsored by the Spirituality Ministry and Hosted by the Daughters of St. Paul November 30th and December 1st After all Masses at both St. Matthew & St. Bernard in the Church Hall Please stop by for some refreshments and conversation while you are viewing the many sp...

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Upcoming Ministry Events

Posted on November 14, 2024 in: General News

Upcoming Ministry Events
Advent Candle Sale The St. Matthew Women's Guild will be selling Advent Candles at St. Matthew Church after all Masses this weekend November 23rd & 24th. Be prepared to celebrate Advent - a Season of Preparation and Expectation - by purchasing Advent Candles. Proceeds benefit our Tendi...

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Third Friday Adoration - November

Posted on November 14, 2024 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - November
We gather on the first & third Friday 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. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: Third...

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Advent Candle Sale

Posted on November 13, 2024 in: General News

Advent Candle Sale
The St. Matthew Women's Guild will be selling Advent Candles at St. Matthew Church after all Masses on: November 16th & 17th and November 23rd & 24th Be prepared to celebrate Advent - a Season of Preparation and Expectation - by purchasing Advent Candles. Proceeds benefit our Tendi...

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Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar

Posted on November 12, 2024 in: General News

Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 22nd  5pm – 8pm & Saturday, November 23rd  9am – 2pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Volunteers needed November 22nd - 4:30p-8:15p and November 23rd - 8:45a-2pm: * Adults - to sell raffle tickets * Teens/preteens - children&...

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Volunteer Opportunity

Posted on November 09, 2024 in: General News

Volunteer Opportunity
Hall Clean up: We are looking for some volunteers to help clean and clear tables and remove the trash after family funeral receptions in our Church halls. This would be a great help to the volunteers setting up the Church hall before and during the reception. Contact Brian Kenny if interest...

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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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St. Bernard Women’s Guild Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 8th & Saturday, November 9th 9am – 2pm (both days) St. Bernard Church Hall A delicious lunch will be available for purchase. Get great deals on jewelry, fine attic treasures, homemade crafts, toys, holiday decorations, religious items, books, hou...

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Bulletin Submission Deadlines

Posted on November 07, 2024 in: General News

Bulletin Submission Deadlines
With the holidays approaching, please keep in mind, requests for announcements to be included in the bulletin must be submitted early to be considered.  It is always better to get your submission in as early as possible. See the table for specific deadlines. Bulletin Weekend: ...

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Congratulations to our Young Adult Ministry!
The scarecrow that our Young Adult Ministry created to represent our parish won 3rd Place in the 2024 Tolland Scarecrow Contest! Thank you to everyone who supported our scarecrow, cast a vote, and stopped by to take a picture with our priest and stained glass window, showing that you let God'...

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Offices Closed for Veterans Day

Posted on November 06, 2024 in: General News

Offices Closed for Veterans Day
All Church offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. If you need assistance, please leave a message at        St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 or        St. Matthew Churc...

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