Home/Resources/News

News

Entries for December 2024

No 2nd Saturday - January 2025

Posted on December 30, 2024 in: General News

No 2nd Saturday - January 2025
The Youth Ministry will not be holding a 2nd Saturday Faith + Fun Night in January, 2025. We look forward to getting back together in February!

Read More

Invite a Friend or Family member to Mass Weekend - December 28th & 29th
We look forward to welcoming all who join us in celebrating Jesus’ birth during Mass this Christmas. Please help us connect with family and friends who may not attend Mass regularly but may express an interest in coming back. Take home a few of the “An Invitation From…” c...

Read More

Holy Day of Obligation - January 1st
Mary, Holy Mother of God Masses - Holy Day of Obligation Our community will celebrate Mass: Tuesday, December 31st - 5:00pm at St. Matthew * Please note - there will not be 9:00am Mass on December 31st * Wednesday, January 1st - 8:00am at St. Bernard ...

Read More

First Friday Adoration - January

Posted on December 24, 2024 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - January
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: First...

Read More

St. Bernard Vigil Mass Temporarily Moving to 4:00pm
This change will be in effect January 4, 2025 through March 8, 2025. Please note:  the St. Matthew Vigil Mass will remain at 5:00pm.  

Read More

Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 23, 2024 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24th St. Bernard St. Matthew 4:00pm* 6:00pm*/** Midnight*** 4:00pm*   6:00pm** 10:00pm * Brass Quartet, Cello & Violin at 3:30pm/5:30pm ** Children&...

Read More

Holiday Office Hours

Posted on December 22, 2024 in: General News

Holiday Office Hours
All Church offices will close at noon on Tuesday, December 31st and reopen Thursday, January 2nd. 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  ...

Read More

Confirmation Preparation Retreats/Meetings
First Year Confirmation Retreat January 4th from 1 to 5 pm—St. Bernard Church Hall This retreat is for both the candidate and a parent or sponsor. Please click here to register. Second Year Confirmation Parent/Candidate Meeting January 20th at 6pm—St. Matthew Church Hall O...

Read More

Young Adult Book Club

Posted on December 20, 2024 in: General News

Young Adult Book Club
Young adults are invited to join the Young Adult Ministry as we read through the Catholic classic Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton. Written in the late 19th century, the book walks through Chesterton’s reflections on his beliefs which we will use to reflect on our own Catholic beliefs and how they...

Read More

Lessons & Carols Video Available on our Website
If you missed our Lessons & Carols event, click here to watch the video! Videos from 2023 & 2024 are available.  

Read More

Third Friday Adoration - December

Posted on December 19, 2024 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - December
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...

Read More

Ushers Needed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at St. Bernard Church
Ushers for St. Bernard Church are needed at the following Masses: Christmas Eve: 4PM, 6PM and Midnight Christmas Day: 9AM and 11AM Our main need is with collections during all the Masses. If being a greeter interests you, you welcome parishioners before Mass and wish them well after Mass...

Read More

You are Invited to A Journey to the Potter's House - Tomorrow, December 14th
At 6:45pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall All Parishioners are Invited! Please Join Us! Refreshments will be served by our Youth Ministry before and after the presentation. Please click her to register, so we can plan accordingly.  The message of the potter is a message of ...

Read More

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. The tree will remain through the Christmas season. All gifts will go to the Cornerstone Foundation. ...

Read More

Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Blessed Sacrament Parish Music Ministry presents: Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 15th at 4pm at St. Bernard Church & Livestream The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that began in England in the late 1800...

Read More

Young Adult Ministry Pilgrimage Pitch Meeting
Sunday, December 15th at 1:00 PM in the St. Bernard Parish Center, Room 201 We are in the process of planning and discerning a pilgrimage for our ministry and other young adults in the diocese. We will be having a pitch meeting where some members will present possible pilgrimage sites and itinera...

Read More

Send us your Crèche Pictures

Posted on December 06, 2024 in: General News

Send us your Crèche Pictures
There has been such a positive response to the crèche photos on the parish website that the Knights will be doing it again for this Christmas season.  IF you missed submitting your crèche photo in prior years, here is another opportunity. Each year we add new submissions to what has been sub...

Read More

First Friday Adoration - December 6th
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: First...

Read More

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

Posted on December 04, 2024 in: General News

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
Thursday, December 12th from 9:30 - 11:30am in the St. Bernard Church Hall We would love for you join us for an enjoyable morning of knitting/crocheting & fellowship. All are welcome. For further information or to request a prayer shawl, lap robe, or pocket prayer shawl to give to someone,...

Read More

Advent Penance Service - 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 reconciliation with the Lord. We will have priests available to hea...

Read More

Holy Day of Obligation - December 9th
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - Monday, December 9th Our parish will celebrate the following Masses: 8:00am at St. Bernard 7:00pm at St. Matthew  

Read More

This Weekend at Blessed Sacrament Parish
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-c...

Read More

Blessed Sacrament Parish on Facebook