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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 31, 2023 in: General News

Holy Week Schedule
Saturday, April 1st Palm Sunday Vigil Masses St. Bernard - 5:00pm St. Matthew - 5:00pm *L* Sunday, April 2nd Palm Sunday Masses St. Bernard - 8:00am, 10:00am *L*, Noon St. Matthew - 8:30am, 10:30am ...

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Friday Fish Fry Dinner

Posted on March 30, 2023 in: General News

Friday Fish Fry Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Council #6626 will be hosting dinner each Friday from 5 to 7pm during Lent in the St. Matthew Church Hall. There will be sit down or takeout orders. Click here to make an order March 31st Menu Fish Fry Dinner: $16 Fried Haddock 10/12 oz. w/tartar sauce, &...

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No April First Friday Adoration
We will not have an April First Friday Adoration on Good Friday. Our Next First Friday Adoration is: Friday, May 5th 3:00pm - 7:00pm St. Bernard Church If you have any questions, contact Mary Voghel - devotions@cath-comm.org  

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Volunteers Needed

Posted on March 27, 2023 in: General News

Volunteers Needed
Please contact Janet Chamberland to sign up for any of the below opportunities at: volunteer@cath-comm.org or 860-872-0200 ext. 119 NEW at St. Bernard’s Church! We’re starting up a COFFEE AND DOUNUT SOCIAL after Masses on Sundays at St. Bernard Church, but we need...

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Vacation Bible School 2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 in: General News

Vacation Bible School 2023
Story Time with Jesus! The adventure begins July 17th-21st  9:00am to 12:00pm on the St. Matthew Campus Click here to register All kids in grades K-6 are invited to hear the greatest stories ever told! Journey with us this summer as we step into the parables of Jesus! A...

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Upcoming Ministry Meetings & Events
Date Meeting or Event Saturday, April 1st Support for Haiti - Jeff’s Kettle Corn Fundraiser 243 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT Looking for a heathier snack to fill those Easter baskets? On Saturday, April 1st, Jeff’s Kettle Corn will host an in-...

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All are invited to a Bread and Soup Supper
Saturday, March 25th following the 5 PM Mass at St. Matthew Church We will be serving a variety of homemade soups and bread. There will also be baked goods for sale and raffles. Tickets are $10/person, or $30/family of 3 or more Click here to reserve you place at the supper o...

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Jeff's Kettle Corn Fundraiser to Support our Haiti Mission
Jeff’s Kettle Corn 243 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT Looking for a heathier snack to fill those Easter baskets? On Saturday, April 1st, Jeff’s Kettle Corn will host an in-store fundraiser to benefit St. Pierre Parish, Haiti. Mention the Blessed Sacrament fundraiser at the time of yo...

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Young Adult Ministry Seder Dinner
Saturday, March 25th, starting with 5:00 PM Mass at St. Bernard Church The Blessed Sacrament Parish’s Young Adult Ministry invites young adults to join us for a remembrance of Jesus’ Passover meal with His disciples. We will attend the 5 PM Vigil Mass at St. Bernard before going to a ...

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Did you miss our Lenten Retreat? We recorded both nights!
Blessed Sacrament Parish Lenten Retreat - The Third Station-Get Back Up!  With International Retreat Speaker, Father Warren Savage Part 1 - Get Up! Don’t Stay Down! Part 2 - Get Moving! Click here to watch

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Brand Name Diapers  & Wipes Needed
There are several women in our area who are choosing life for their babies even though their circumstances may not be ideal. In an effort to support them, Cornerstone is asking for donations of brand name diapers and baby wipes. Even though Cornerstone has a diaper bank that receives generic diapers...

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St. Bernard Cemetery Columbarium Memorial Garden
The construction of a Columbarium Memorial Garden is well underway at St. Bernard Cemetery. It has been designed to provide a peaceful, contemplative, attractive environment for parishioners to pray for their deceased loved ones. The Memorial Garden will include an area for in-ground cremains, as...

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Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation - Friday, March 17th 7:00am - 7:00pm
We hope you will join us for one or both of these events! Lenten Penance Service Sunday, March 12th at 3pm St. Bernard Church-Rockville A Day of Reconciliation Friday, March 17th from 7am-7pm St. Bernard Church-Rockville ...

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Notice from St. Bernard Cemetery
Families are requested to remove all Christmas and winter decorations by March 31st. Place all unwanted decorations in or near trash barrels. Please also remove all artificial flowers, statuettes, and garden shop figurines of any kind. Artificial flowers are not allowed from March 1st thru Novemb...

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Knights of Columbus Council 4122 - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner
Friday, March 17th (Snow Date:  March 18th) Pick up Times:  4:00pm-6:30pm St. Bernard Church Hall Click here to place your order Dinners are $20/person, including a generous portion of butcher cured corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and dessert (provided by BSP Yout...

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St. Matthew Women’s Guild Easter Chocolate Lambs Sale
March 18/19 & March 25/26 After All Masses at St. Matthew Church The St. Matthew Women's Guild will be selling Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and White Chocolate Lambs $5 each Proceeds will go toward our "Tending the Sheep" program.  

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Altar Server Training (for New Altar Servers)
Calling all girls and boys who are 10 years of age or older or who are in 4th grade or higher—you are invited to become an altar server at Blessed Sacrament Parish! The training will take place on 3 Saturdays and we ask that you attend all three. The training is scheduled for : May 6t...

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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop

Posted on March 12, 2023 in: General News

Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop
Located on the Dunn Hill side of St. Matthew Church, Tolland Spring is coming and we have a great selection of Summer and Winter boys and girls clothing available (Preemie to size 16 and larger). You can fill a bag for $5. We also have 1st Communion dresses. We welcome you on Saturdays from ...

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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on March 12, 2023 in: General News

Bereavement Support Group
Wednesdays Starting March 29th from 10:15am - 11:45am in the St. Matthew Chapel Living through grief is not easy but it does not have to be done alone.  Blessed Sacrament Parish will offer a 9 week support program called, “New Day”, for those who have suffered the loss ...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Children's Choir
On March 4, twelve students from our Blessed Sacrament Children’s Choir joined with other choirs from all over New England to sing in the Pueri Cantores Festival and Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, MA. Congratulations to our young singers! Click here to watch the rec...

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Help Wanted:  Set up Assistance for Parish Events
We are looking for volunteers to help set up and arrange tables in our church halls for parish events. Prior to large events No more than once or twice per month Morning or evening 1-2 hours total time Your participation can be flexible according to your schedule, helping out when y...

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Catechism Chat - Session 2 - The Creed: The Father
March 16th, 7:00 – 8:15 PM 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 this past...

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Winter Weather Mass Schedule Change
Please note, anytime Tolland Public Schools are cancelled or delayed due to winter weather on a Tuesday or Thursday, the morning Mass that day will be at St. Bernard (instead of St. Matthew) at 9:00am.  

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Easter Gift Cards Collection

Posted on March 05, 2023 in: General News

Easter Gift Cards Collection
We are again collecting Gift Cards for Vernon Social Services, Tolland Human Services, & the Manchester Office of the CT Dept of Children & Families. Easter is fast approaching and it is time to collect gift cards for our social workers to distribute to struggling families to help th...

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Upcoming Ministry Events

Posted on March 02, 2023 in: General News

Upcoming Ministry Events
Haiti Mission Meeting Thursday, March 16th at 4:30pm  Held in a classroom in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Questions, please contact Sue @ (860) 371-1111. Justice & Peace Meeting Thursday, March 16th at 6:00pm Held in a classroom in the St. Matthew Parish Center...

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Lenten Event Schedule

Posted on March 01, 2023 in: General News

Lenten Event Schedule
Friday Fish Fry Dinner March 10th 5:00pm—7:00pm at St. Matthew Church Hall Click here to order Lenten Penance Service March 12th 3:00pm at St. Bernard Catechism Chat March 16...

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Please join us for our next First Friday Adoration - March 3rd
3:00pm—7:00pm 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’ presence, speaking, and listening to him. If you're a regular attendee of First F...

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