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Entries for May 2021

Memorial Day Mass at St. Bernard Cemetery & Offices Closed
Memorial Day Mass - Monday, May 31st at 10:00am at St. Bernard Cemetery Our community will celebrate a special Mass on Memorial Day at St. Bernard Cemetery (in the historic section, by the altar) for all those buried in our cemetery and for all deceased members of our parishes. Mass wil...

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St. Bernard Women's Guild Annual Layette Drive - Last Weekend
We are looking for donations of baby items for our Annual Layette drive. There will be a pack and play in the foyer of St. Bernard Church for donations starting May 15th - May 30th. Items that we are looking for include: Diapers Wipes Lotions Baby Soap Sweaters Hats Hand knitted bl...

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Our New Seminarian - Mark Johnson
Bishop Cote has assigned Mr. Mark Johnson to Blessed Sacrament Parish for his summer pastoral work this year.  He will enter his first year of theological studies this fall at Mount. St. Mary seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This is an important time for Mark as he continues his preparation fo...

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Action Alert: Help Protect Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut
ACTION ALERT The State Senate and House of Representatives Pass Legislation Detrimental to Pro-life Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut.   Urge the governor not to sign "S.B. 835," An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Services Pre...

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Covid-19 Liturgical Guidelines
Dear Parish Family, We have recently received guidelines from our Diocese to help us transition into a full reopening of our churches. The guidelines incorporate liturgical principles and the most current scientific guidance to ensure the safety of our people.  These guidelines will begin on...

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Change for Haiti - May 22nd & 23rd
It’s time to empty those pockets, jars, and piggy banks again! On the weekend of May 22nd and 23rd, the Haiti Committee members will once again be outside the doors at all the Masses at both St. Bernard and St. Matthew Church collecting spare change for our mission in Ganthier, Haiti. We ac...

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Confirmation Photos and First Communion Tribute
Click here to view the Confirmation photos Click here to view the First Communion Tribute 

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Haiti Committee and Justice & Peace Meetings
Haiti Committee Meeting - Friday, May 14th at 4:30pm Justice & Peace Committee Meeting - Friday, May 14th at 5:30pm Meetings will be held via Zoom. All are welcome! New attendees should contact Sue at (860) 371-1111 to receive a link to these meetings.   Change for ...

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Pastor's Page - May
Dear Parish Family, We all love the month of May with its warmer temperatures, sunnier skies and happier people.  It’s a month packed with activities for families, schools, and the Church.  The thing I look forward to most is the First Holy Communion Masses we’ll be celebrat...

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Mother's Day Plant Sale - This Weekend - May 8 & 9
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 and 6626 will have a Mother’s Day Plant Sale after all Masses at both at churches on Mother’s Day Weekend.  Varieties will include 10" and 12 " pots of Million Dollar Bells, Petunias, Supertunias, Geraniums, and Inpatiens. Prices wi...

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