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Responsible Citizenship - CT State Senate will soon be voting on S.B.835 "An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers"
S.B. 835 is based on completely inaccurate and misleading information about pregnancy resource centers in our state and is part of a national campaign to discredit the work that these centers perform. This legislation is not actually driven by concerns over false and misleading advertising, but by a...

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Stress-Free Retirement Planning - Monday, May 3rd at 7:00pm
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a free online presentation by inspirational speaker and behavioral finance expert, Joe Jordan. Joe will discuss “Stress-Free Retirement Planning,” including how to plan for your financial future and a secure retirement. This presentation is not just ...

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Knights of Columbus Council 6626 Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior who is a resident of Tolland or whose family is registered with Blessed Sacrament Parish and who has been accepted by an accredited college or university as a full time student. Applications are now available through the Tolland High Scho...

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Responsible Citizenship - Assisted Suicide Bill Dies in Judiciary Committee
The Judiciary Committee failed to take any action on House Bill 6425 "An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients", resulting in the death of the bill for this legislative session. The bill passed out of the Public Health Committee and then was referred to the Judiciary Comm...

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Responsible Citizenship

Posted on April 18, 2021 in: General News

Responsible Citizenship
What does it mean to be a responsible citizen in today’s society? To help answer that question, consider the following from the US Catholic Conference of Bishop’s Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: As a nation, we share many blessings and strengths, including a tradition...

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Please Consider ONLINE GIVING on our Website
To sign up for Online Giving, click here If you need assistance email Christine Griffin at christine.griffin@cath-comm.org or Brian Kenny at bkenny@cath-comm.org for them to help set up your account by phone.  

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Haiti Committee and Justice & Peace Meetings
Haiti Committee Meeting Friday, April 16th at 4:30pm Justice & Peace Committee Meeting Friday, April 16th at 5:30pm Both meetings will be held via Zoom. Please contact Sue at (860) 371-1111 for more information or to receive a link to these meetings. Note from the Justice & Pe...

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Message from Fr. Rick regarding the St. Matthew Rectory
Dear Blessed Sacrament Parish, I hope you are all enjoying the Easter Season and the arrival of warmer weather. I write this letter to inform you of some changes that we’re about to initiate on the campus of St. Matthew. The Rectory, located at 675 Tolland Stage Road, will shortly be up for...

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New Music Video on Our Website

Posted on April 10, 2021 in: General News

New Music Video on Our Website
New video available from our Music Ministry: St. Matthew Children's Choir Other Videos Available: Jesus Christ is Risen How Beautiful  

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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop at St. Matthew Church
We will be re-opening on a regular basis on Saturdays 9-1. We have lots of clothes to choose from both Winter and Summer sizes Preemie to Sizes 16-18 and larger. Masks are required at all times and appointments during the week are available by calling Billie at 860-871-0260. Please bring your own...

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Fr. Rick's Easter Greeting

Posted on April 08, 2021 in: General News

Fr. Rick's Easter Greeting
Click here to view Fr. Rick's Easter Greeting   And don’t miss our choir’s Easter videos (click on the titles below to watch): Jesus Christ is Risen How Beautiful

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Bereavement Support Group - Tuesdays Starting April 13th
6:30pm - 8:00pm at St. Matthew Church The deadline for registration is April 10th. 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 of a loved on...

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Come Pray with Us! - The Divine Mercy Chaplet - This Sunday, April 11th
Divine Mercy Sunday—April 11, 2021 at 3:00pm at St Bernard Church & live-streamed on our website We hope you will join us as we gather, with our music ministry, to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Beginning on Good Friday, we will have pamphlets available to pray the Novena on the nine...

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Knights of Columbus Membership Drive - Sunday, April 11th at 7:00pm on Zoom
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 and 6626 invite men age 18+ to learn more about membership in the Knights of Columbus. On April 11, at 7:00 p.m. the Knights of Columbus will host a Membership Drive Zoom meeting to learn more about our councils. Fr. Rick will speak, as well as Council 4122 Gran...

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Blessed Palms Available after Palm Sunday, Holy Week Schedule & Reservations
Morning Prayer During the Triduum at 9:00am via Zoom To open the three most sacred days of the Church’s year, known as the Triduum, (i.e. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday) Deacon Ron will be doing the Divine Office of Morning Prayer. The length of time to say Morning Prayer is ...

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