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Entries for December 2024
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!
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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...
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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
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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:
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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.
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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&...
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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
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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
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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...
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If you missed our Lessons & Carols event, click here to watch the video!
Videos from 2023 & 2024 are available.
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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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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...
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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 ...
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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. The tree will remain through the Christmas season.
All gifts will go to the Cornerstone Foundation.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:
First...
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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,...
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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...
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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
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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...
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