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Entries for March 2024

Cemetery Secretary/Office Receptionist
Multi- task position requiring excellent interpersonal skills to welcome visitors, answer phones, and professionally maintain cemetery office. Must have proficiency in computer keyboard and typewriter data entry as well as Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.  Creates, files and organiz...

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Triduum Schedule

Posted on March 27, 2024 in: General News

Triduum Schedule
All Church offices will close at noon on Holy Thursday, March 28th and reopen Monday, April 1st. If you need assistance, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew Church—(860) 872-020...

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Join us for Living Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, March 29th at 7:00pm at St. Bernard Church Our Youth & Music Ministries will lead us prayerfully along the road to Calvary. Hear thoughts and reactions from eyewitnesses to the depth of Christ’s love for us. Everyone is welcome to come and witness the Stations of the ...

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Easter Flower Sale

Posted on March 26, 2024 in: General News

Easter Flower Sale
Knights of Columbus Council #6626 will be holding their annual Easter Flower Sale in front of St. Matthew Church on Saturday, March 30th from 9:00am—2:00pm All are welcome to participate! Flower choices include:  lilies, azaleas, daffodils, hyacinth, tulips, and hydra...

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Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on March 25, 2024 in: General News

Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday, March 31st after the 10:00am Mass at St. Bernard Church AND after the 10:30am Mass at St. Matthew Church Families are invited to join us for an outdoor egg hunt (weather permitting). This event is put on by the Young Adult Ministry and th...

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St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting
Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Come join us-New members welcome! Enjoy pies, coffee and fellowship!! Questions: St.BernardWomen’sGuild@cath-comm.org  

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 21, 2024 in: General News

Holy Week Schedule
Saturday, March 23 Palm Sunday Vigil Masses St. Bernard - 5:00pm *L* St. Matthew - 5:00pm Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday Masses St. Bernard - 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon St. Matthew - 8:30am, 10:30am *L* Monday, ...

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Offices Closed for Good Friday

Posted on March 20, 2024 in: General News

Offices Closed for Good Friday
All Church offices will close at noon on Holy Thursday, March 28th and reopen Monday, April 1st. If you need assistance, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 or St. Matthew Church—(860) 872-0200 Ext...

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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on March 20, 2024 in: General News

Bereavement Support Group
Tuesdays April 2nd—May 28th 6:15pm - 7:45pm in the St. Matthew Chapel Deadline to Register:  March 26th 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”, f...

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Knights of Columbus Council #6626 Friday Lenten Dinner
Every Friday in Lent - March 22nd Menu - This will be our last dinner this Lent 5:00pm-7:00pm in the St. Matthew Parish Hall Eat-in or take-out Click here to order online Fish Fry Dinner: Adults - $18 / Seniors & Children (12 & under) - $15 Fried Haddock...

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Third Friday Adoration - March 15th
We gather on the First & Third Fridays 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: Thir...

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Friday Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 13, 2024 in: General News

Friday Stations of the Cross
Friday, February 16th - Friday, March 22nd Prayerful meditation through the Stations of the Cross is our beautiful tradition during Fridays in Lent. Come, pray, and meditate on the sacrifice Christ made for us. St. Matthew Church St. Bernard Church 9:30am 7:0...

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Knights of Columbus Sponsored Buses to CT March For Life
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 & 6626 have registered roundtrip buses for the CT March for Life on Wednesday, March 20th in Hartford, CT. The buses leave at approximately 10:50am and return at approximately 3:25pm. The cost is $15 and will save you having to park in Hartford. After a f...

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Ushers & Greeters Needed at St. Bernard Church
We are looking for volunteers for the Noon Masses as well as assisting with Holy Week Masses. Greeters welcome parishioners to Mass and answer questions about the Mass. Ushers help with the collection as well as the presentation of gifts. Contact Steve Linton at Ushers-SaintBernard...

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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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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on March 08, 2024 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Gift Card Pick-up March 16th & 17th After the Sunday Masses at St. Bernard Church & all Masses at St. Matthew Church Next Gift Card Sale:  April 6th & 7th We are looking for volunteers to help with gift card sales at St. Bernard after Masses twice a month. Any questio...

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Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Deanery Day of Reconciliation Friday, March 8th from 7am-7pm at St. Bernard Church  You are invited to come celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation on this special day.priests from the Vernon Deanery will be available from 7am through 7pm to hear confessions. We hope you will be able to...

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Gift Card Sale - March 9th & 10th
After the Sunday Masses at St. Bernard Church & all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: March 16th & 17th Gift Cards purchased can be donated to the Easter Gift Card Collection! Our ministry is looking for volunteers to help with gift card sales at St. Bernard after Masses tw...

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Easter Gift Card Collection - March 9th & 10th
Our Justice & Peace Ministry will be collecting gift cards for Vernon Social Services, Tolland Human Services, & Manchester Office of CT Dept of Children & Families (for families in Vernon & Tolland) with distribution to families in Tolland and Vernon who need assistance making their...

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St. Matthew Women's Guild Meeting & Events
Easter Chocolate Lambs Sale March 9th & 10th and March 16th & 17th 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 "T...

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Knights of Columbus Council 4122 - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner
Sunday, March 17th Pick up Times:  1:00pm-3:00pm St. Bernard Church Hall Dine-in or Take-out Click here to order by March 13th Dinners are $20/person, including a generous portion of butcher cured corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and dessert (provided by BSP Youth Ministr...

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