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Entries for December 2023
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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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
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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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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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4th Sunday of Advent Masses
Saturday, December 23rd, Vigil Mass
St. Bernard - 5:00pm
St. Matthew - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 24th
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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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4th Sunday of Advent Masses
Saturday, December 23rd, Vigil Mass
St. Bernard - 5:00pm
St. Matthew - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 24th
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4th Sunday of Advent Masses
Saturday, December 23rd, Vigil Mass
St. Bernard - 5:00pm
St. Matthew - 5:00pm
Sunday, December 24th
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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 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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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
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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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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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