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!!PARISH CELEBRATION!!

Posted on April 29, 2023 in: General News

!!PARISH CELEBRATION!!
For Fr. Rick’s 25th Anniversary of Priesthood Friday, June 9th Drop in any time between 4:00-6:00 St. Bernard Church Hall Served hot appetizers, cold appetizers, his favorite cupcakes, wine, beer, soft drinks, LOTS OF PICTURES of Fr. Rick’s adventures before and durin...

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Did you know that we have a Perpetual Care Ministry?
Our members are active from late spring into early fall. We weed and water our former Pastor, Fr. John White’s, cemetery plot. This usually requires about 5 to 10 minutes a month. If this is something you might consider doing, please call Cindy Weber at (860) 871 2715.  

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SatanCon 2023 in Boston Saturday - Pray the Rosary With Us!
This coming Saturday, April 29ᵗʰ, we're going to be praying the rosary at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernard Church. This opportunity for prayer is in response to a sold-out event in Boston this weekend that is being called "satan-con".  The event will be the largest gathering ever...

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Altar Server Training (for New Altar Servers)
Calling all girls and boys who have made their First Holy Communion—you are invited to become an altar server! Training will take place on the following 3 Saturdays and we ask that you attend all three: May 6th at 9:00am at St. Matthew Church May 13th at 9:00am at St. Bernard Chu...

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Coffee & Donuts at St. Bernard

Posted on April 23, 2023 in: General News

Coffee & Donuts at St. Bernard
Knights of Columbus Council 4122 is stepping up to the plate! We want to hit a home run for Fr Rick. Starting Sunday, May 7th, we will be providing coffee and donuts after the 8am and 10am Masses. We will continue this on the 1st Sunday of each month. Other groups are encouraged to sign up for...

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Gift Card Sale

Posted on April 19, 2023 in: General News

Gift Card Sale
April 29th & 30th after all Masses at Both Churches Pick up: May 6th & 7th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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Scholarship Opportunities - High School & College
Attention All 8th Graders To assist families of students considering Catholic High School for their 8th grade students, Blessed Sacrament Parish offers The Fr. White Scholarship which was established to pay tribute to Rev. John White, pastor of St. Bernard Church from 1971 to 2004 and a priest we...

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Prayer Intentions for Lourdes Pilgrimage Notice
The Order of Malta – American Association is sponsoring their annual Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, France on 5/2 - 5/9/2023.  The Eastern CT Area is accepting your intentions to be hand-carried and deposited at the Grotto by an Area Knight of Malta. Anyone may request Ou...

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!!PARISH CELEBRATION!!

Posted on April 14, 2023 in: General News

!!PARISH CELEBRATION!!
For Fr. Rick's 25th Anniversary of Priesthood Friday, June 9th Drop in any time between 4:00-6:00 St. Bernard Church Hall Let’s join together to congratulate our pastor! Food, drink, pictures, fun! Sponsored by Pastoral Council  

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Egg Hunt

Posted on April 12, 2023 in: General News

Egg Hunt
April 15th 12-2pm The Young Adult Ministry is hosting an Egg Hunt for the kids and families of the parish. Join us for games, activities, and a hunt for Easter eggs! You do not have to show up right at 12:00 PM; there will be plenty of eggs to find. Click here to RSVP For questions, email p...

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Divine Mercy Chaplet

Posted on April 12, 2023 in: General News

Divine Mercy Chaplet
Come Pray with Us! We will gather to recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Divine Mercy Sunday - April 16th at 3:00 pm St. Bernard Church & live-streamed Reconciliation available following the Chaplet Divine Mercy brochures are available at the Church entrances for those who wou...

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Catechism Chat - Session 3 - Jesus Christ, Son of God, Son of Mary
Tuesday, April 18th, 7:00 – 8:15 PM St. Matthew 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 h...

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Amish Countryside Tour

Posted on April 08, 2023 in: General News

Amish Countryside Tour
Join Deacon Ron & the Blessed Sacrament Parish Amish Countryside Tour • Old Windmill Farm Lancaster, PA National Shrine of St. John Neumann Philadelphia, PA September 18-20, 2023 Mon-Wed Day 1: Depart via deluxe motorcoach for our tour to Lancaster, PA - the heart of Amish Co...

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We Are Looking for Old Photos

Posted on April 07, 2023 in: General News

We Are Looking for Old Photos
Does anyone have photographs showing how the original Stations of the Cross at St. Bernard Church looked prior to the 1985 renovation? Perhaps a wedding photo, baptism, or First Communion photo. If you do please email the tech team at:           &...

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Triduum Schedule & Offices Closed for Good Friday
Please Note:  All Church offices will close at noon on Holy Thursday, April 6th and reopen Monday, April 10th.. 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&mdas...

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Living Our Faith Videos on Our Website
The Living Our Faith videos present interviews of parish members that reflect on current topics in faith and our parish community. Episodes are planned to present different activities in our parish as well as tackle current topics of interest in our faith. Jeffrey and Jeanne Schroeder are the hos...

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Living Stations of the Cross

Posted on April 05, 2023 in: General News

Living Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm St. Matthew Church Our Youth Ministry and Music Ministry 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 April 04, 2023 in: General News

Easter Flower Sale
Saturday, April 8th  from 9:00am—2:00pm Knights of Columbus 6626 will be holding their annual Easter Flower Sale in front of St. Matthew Church. All parishioners are welcome to participate! Flower choices include:  lilies, azaleas, daffodils, hyacinth, tulips, and hydra...

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