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Scholarship Opportunities - High School & College
Knights of Columbus Council 6626 College 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. C...

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BSP Family Trip to "Noah" to the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA -  Register Today!
August 14-16, 2025 We have still have some tickets available (first come, first serve). It is now open to people outside our parish.  A commitment with a deposit of $150 is needed by May 16th and the final payment is due before June 26th.  You may make gradual payments that fit ...

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Come Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Us!
Divine Mercy Sunday April 27th at 3:00 pm at St. Bernard Church “Where, if not in the Divine Mercy, can the world find refuge and the light of hope?” ~ St. John Paul II Jesus said to St. Faustina that He wanted to make this Feast Day a special refuge and shelter for the con...

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on April 24, 2025 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Gift Card Pick-up This Weekend - May 3rd & 4th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Next Gift Card Sale:  May 31st & June 1st Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org   St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting Tuesday, May 6th at 6:00pm in t...

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Change for Haiti

Posted on April 23, 2025 in: General News

Change for Haiti
This Weekend—April 26th and 27th After all Masses at both Churches Watch for our volunteers outside both Churches and drop whatever change you may have into one of their buckets. There is no donation too big or too small as that change adds up quickly and any donation will help. A great ...

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Holy Week Homilies

Posted on April 23, 2025 in: General News

Holy Week Homilies
Happy Easter! We wish you a blessed and joy filled Easter season.  Click here to watch homilies from Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Beginning with the Palm Sunday celebration of our Lord’s Passion and concluding with the three-day celebration of ...

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Gift Card Sale

Posted on April 22, 2025 in: General News

Gift Card Sale
This Weekend - April 26th & 27th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: May 3rd & 4th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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Triduum Schedule

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: General News

Triduum Schedule
All Church offices will close at noon on Holy Thursday, April 17th and reopen Monday, April 21st. 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) 872-0200 Ext. ...

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New Confession Time Available Starting April 24th
Starting Thursday, April 24th we will be adding a new Confession time: Thursdays     6:00pm - 7:00pm at St. Bernard Church   We will continue to have Confession available on Saturdays:     2:30pm - 3:45pm at St. Bernard Church    ...

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on April 10, 2025 in: General News

Holy Week Schedule
Saturday, April 12 Palm Sunday Vigil Masses St. Bernard - 4:00pm (L) St. Matthew - 5:00pm Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday Masses St. Bernard - 8:00am, 10:00am, Noon St. Matthew - 8:30am, 10:30am (L) Monday, ...

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Knights of Columbus Council #6626 - Friday Lenten Dinner
Fridays in Lent March 7th—April 11th 5:00pm-7:00pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Eat-in or take-out Click here to order in advance Fish Fry Dinner: Adults - $18 / Seniors & Children (12 & under) - $15 · Fried Haddock w/tartar sauce & lemon &mi...

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Living Stations of the Cross

Posted on April 08, 2025 in: General News

Living Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, April 18th at 7pm at St. Matthew Church Everyone is welcome to come and witness the Stations of the Cross come to life! Our Youth & Music Ministries will lead us prayerfully along the road to Calvary. Hear thoughts and reactions from eyewitnesses to the depth of Christ&rs...

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Knights of Columbus Council 6626 Easter Flower Sale
Saturday, April 19th from 9:00am—2:00pm in front of St. Matthew Church All are welcome to participate! Flower choices include:  lilies, azaleas, daffodils, hyacinth, tulips, and hydrangea. Questions? Email tollandknights@gmail.com  

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The New Columbarium has Arrived!
The 2nd columbarium has been installed next to the altar in St. Bernard Cemetery, which serves all Catholics in the deanery. Feel free to visit our cemetery to see how the new section is developing. If you would like to more information or would like to purchase a niche please contact Susan Oster...

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
  Youth Ministry Faith & Fun Night Saturday, April 12th after the 5:00pm Mass  at St. Matthew Church Join us for our last Faith and Fun Night of the Year! We will be filling Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt that is being hosted by the Young Adult Ministry on...

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First Friday Adoration - April

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - April
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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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on April 01, 2025 in: General News

Bereavement Support Group
Tuesday Evenings from 6:15pm - 7:45pm April 8th - June 3rd in the St. Matthew Chapel Deadline to Register:  Sunday, April 6th 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, “Ne...

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