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Entries for November 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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