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Entries for December 2023

Ushers & Greeters Needed for the Noon Mass at St. Bernard Church
As a greeter, you welcome parishioners arriving to Mass as well as wish them well after Mass. As an usher, you help with collections and take care of additional needs during Mass, including answering questions (before, during and after) Mass relating to bathroom location, elevator, and being helpf...

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Holiday Office Hours

Posted on December 29, 2023 in: General News

Holiday Office Hours
All Church offices will close at noon on  Friday, December 29th  and reopen Tuesday, January 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) 872-0200 Ext. 2 &n...

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Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Our community will celebrate Mass: Sunday, December 31st 5:00pm at St. Matthew Monday, January 1st 8:00am at St. Bernard  

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Coffee, Donuts, & Fellowship

Posted on December 26, 2023 in: General News

Coffee, Donuts, & Fellowship
Sunday, December 31st Schedule - only at St. Bernard Church this Sunday. Both churches will resume their weekly schedule next Sunday — January 7th.  

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 21, 2023 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule
4th Sunday of Advent Masses Saturday, December 23rd, Vigil Mass            St. Bernard - 5:00pm            St. Matthew - 5:00pm Sunday, December 24th         &n...

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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop

Posted on December 21, 2023 in: General News

Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop
Located on the Dunn Hill side of St. Matthew Church, Tolland In addition to infant clothing and children’s clothing sizes up to 18 - 20, we have Winter and Summer shoes, hats and mittens and even Baptismal and 1st Communion dresses. Fill a bag for $5. Open on Saturdays 9-1. Bring a Friend. ...

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 21, 2023 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule
4th Sunday of Advent Masses Saturday, December 23rd, Vigil Mass            St. Bernard - 5:00pm            St. Matthew - 5:00pm Sunday, December 24th         &n...

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Ushers Needed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Masses at St. Bernard Church
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. As a greeter you will welcome parishioners before Mass, assist with seating, and wish them well after Mass or help ...

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Offices Closed for Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2023 in: General News

Offices Closed for Christmas
All Church offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22nd and reopen Tuesday, December 26th. 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) 872-0200 Ext. 2  

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St. Bernard Church Hat & Mitten Tree
Our annual hat & mitten tree is set up 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 Christmas season. ...

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Living Our Faith - Our Women's Guilds
Please visit the Living Our Faith page on our website and view the engaging chats from the St. Bernard & St. Matthew Women’s Guilds where they share interesting insights into their Ministry in support of our parish and our community! Click here to go to our website to view the episodes....

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Third Friday Adoration

Posted on December 13, 2023 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration
Starts Friday, December 15th 3:00pm-9:00pm St. Matthew Chapel Third Friday Adoration will begin this month!  This Adoration will always be in the St. Matthew Chapel. All are welcome! Thank you to everyone that agreed to be a guardian. If you need additional information or confirmati...

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Advent Penance Service

Posted on December 13, 2023 in: General News

Advent Penance Service
Sunday, December 17th 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 ...

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Catechism Chat - Session 9 - Prayer: Our vital and personal relationship with God
Tuesday, December 19th, 7:00 – 8:15pm St. Bernard 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 have heard...

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Send us Your Crèche Pictures

Posted on December 09, 2023 in: General News

Send us Your Crèche Pictures
This program has been so successful in past years that the Knights of Columbus are continuing it again this year. Last year's photos will be posted once again on the parish website. If you missed the opportunity last year for posting a photo we would love to see them this year. If you have ...

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 08, 2023 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule
4th Sunday of Advent Masses Saturday, December 23rd, Vigil Mass            St. Bernard - 5:00pm            St. Matthew - 5:00pm Sunday, December 24th         &n...

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation Friday, December 8th Our parish will celebrate the following Masses: 8:00am at St. Bernard 7:00pm at St. Matthew Please note:  there will not be a 9:00am at St. Matthew on December 8th  

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Parents' Night Out!

Posted on December 06, 2023 in: General News

Parents' Night Out!
Parents mark your calendars for December 9th -  Childcard Available in the St. Matthew Church Hall! Teens will be providing a safe and fun experience for kids ages 3-10 while their parents finish up Christmas shopping or go out for a dinner date! While you enjoy a night to yourselves...

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Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale

Posted on December 05, 2023 in: General News

Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale
Knights of Columbus Council 6626 Pancake Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 10th in the St. Matthew Church Hall after the 8:30am & 10:30am Masses The breakfast will include: · Pancakes (Plain, Apple, M&M) · Bacon · Fruit bowl &mid...

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Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday December 10th at 4pm at St. Matthew Church 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 Coll...

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on December 01, 2023 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Gift Card Pickup Pickup Only—December 16th & 17th at both St. Matthew & St. Bernard Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org   St. Matthew Women’s Guild Invites You to Our Christmas Celebration & Meeting Wednesday, December 13th at ...

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