Mon. 2/27 7:00 pm UConn Women vs. Xavier at Gampel Pavilion Sec 211 $20/ticket Wed. 3/1 7:00 pm UConn Men vs. DEPAUL at XL Center Sec 200s $25/ticket $40 Special pricing if you purchase tickets for BOTH games 30 tickets a...

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The 2023 calendars are scheduled to arrive and will be  available at the entrances of our Churches as soon as they get here. Also, for our parishioners who use offertory envelopes, the next set of envelopes has been delayed in the mail due to last week’s storm in Ohio. They should be a...

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Dear Blessed Sacrament Parish Family, On behalf of the parish staff and clergy of our parish, I wish to express my best wishes to you and your family as we enter into a brand-new year.  I pray that 2023 is a wonderful year for you filled with good health, strong faith, true friendships and s...

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All Church offices will close at noon on Friday, December 30th and reopen Tuesday, January 3rd If you need assistance during these times, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. St. Bernard—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew—(860) 872-0200 Ext. 2 &nb...

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Click here to view the Crèche video  

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Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24th St. Bernard St. Matthew 4:00pm 6:00pm Midnight (livestream starting at 11:30pm) Christmas Carols will begin at 11:30pm 4:00pm (livestream starting at 3:30pm) 6:00p...

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We invite our parishioners who are not able to be with crowds to visit our beautifully decorated Churches and sit quietly with the Lord.  St. Matthew Church will be open on:        Tuesday, December 27th from 10:00am to 5:00pm   St. Bernard Church ...

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In addition to Mass Intentions, both of our Churches have a Sanctuary Lamp that is available to memorialize a loved one or for a special intention. When requested, the intention will be printed in the bulletin and the lamp will burn for a week. To reserve a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp, call: For St...

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Our ushers play an important role in helping our parishioners and visitors throughout the Mass. Men or women can serve the Church in this roll. All you need is a willingness to help. Ushers are responsible for: Greeting/welcoming parishioners before Mass, assisting with seating, & wishi...

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Get your Christmas shopping done early and help support Haiti with the purchase of gift cards! Visit www.raiseright.com/brands (formerly shopwith scrip) to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Gift cards will be available for pick up at bo...

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Our annual hat & mitten tree will be set up soon in the center vestibule at St. Bernard Church. Please remember those less fortunate by bringing new or gently used hats & mittens to add to our tree. All gifts will go to the Cornerstone Foundation. The tree will remain through the Christma...

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Check out Deacon Ron’s reflection about the upcoming weekend scripture readings. They are posted weekly on our website. Click here to read them

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The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that began in England in the late 1800s. The cherished tradition we know today is based on the Festival of Lessons and Carols introduced on Christmas Eve 1918 at Kings College Chapel, Cambridge. Our Blessed Sacrament Paris...

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The deadline for donating is Sunday, December 11th.   Our Justice and Peace Committee is collecting gift cards (in lieu of presents) for families in need. We will be collecting gift cards from any department or grocery store such as Target, Walmart, etc. A portion of the gift cards will...

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Membership Drive The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend values in a busy changing world. Your Knights from the Edmund P. Perkins Council 6626 support St. Matthew Church, while Knights from ...

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Christmas Bake Sale December 10th & 11th After All Masses in the St. Matthew Church Hall The proceeds will support various community charities and parish programs. For more information: Sue Orszulak 860-871-8419 St. Matthew Women’s Guild Meeting Wednesday, December 1...

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Haiti Mission Meeting Thursday, December 15th at 4:30pm Justice & Peace Meeting Thursday, December 15th at 6:00pm Both meetings will be held in a classroom in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Questions, please contact Sue @ (860) 371-1111.  

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Please join us for our next First Friday Adoration Friday, December 2nd from 3:00pm - 7:00pm at St. Matthew Church 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&rs...

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