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Entries for May 2024

Vacation Bible School 2024 - Registration Now Open for K-6 Program
Attention Families with Kids in Grades K-6 Our theme for VBS 2024 is:  Feasting on Faith! Registration is now OPEN! July 15th-19th from 9am to Noon at St. Bernard Parish Center Click here to to register Attention Families with Kids in Grades 6-8 We are offering a special Middl...

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Ministry Meetings & Events

Posted on May 30, 2024 in: General News

Ministry Meetings & Events
Gift Card Pick Up This Weekend—June 8th & 9th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Next Gift Card Sale:  August 10th & 11th Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Thursday, June 13th 9:30 - 11:30am in the St. Ber...

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Sunday Coffee, Donuts, & Fellowship - Special Note for this Sunday, June 2nd
At St. Matthew Church—will have the “usual” coffee & donuts offering. At St. Bernard Church—the Knights of Columbus Council 4122, as a thank you to our Parish family, will expand the offering into a pancake breakfast for all. Stop down on June 2nd after the 8am and 10a...

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Gift Card Sale

Posted on May 28, 2024 in: General News

Gift Card Sale
June 1st & 2nd after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: June 8th & 9th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Please note—there will not be a Gift Card Sale in July. The next...

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First Friday Eucharist Adoration - June 7th
We gather on the 1st & 3rd 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 Fri...

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Justice & Peace Meeting

Posted on May 25, 2024 in: General News

Justice & Peace Meeting
You are Invited! Thursday, June 13th at 4:30pm Classroom 10 in the St. Matthew Parish Center We will be joined by Matt Hellman, Director of Social Services at Vernon Social Services. We will discuss local poverty, how we can better understand its causes, its ramifications upon the live...

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Bible Study - Fall 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 in: General News

Bible Study - Fall 2024
Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance An eight-week session Catholic Bible Study from Ascension Press. Ephesians was one of St. Paul’s most widely circulated writings because of its powerful, practical instructions for disciples of Christ. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance examines sev...

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Memorial Day Mass

Posted on May 23, 2024 in: General News

Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 27th at 10:00am at St. Bernard Cemetery Our community will celebrate a special Mass on Memorial Day in the St. Bernard Cemetery Memorial Garden for all those buried in our cemetery and for all deceased members of our area parishes. Plan to arrive early and bring your lawn chai...

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Church Offices Closed - Monday, May 27th
All Church offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. 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. 2  

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Lectors, Communion Ministers, & Music Ministry Workshops
We will be having get togethers and workshops for all lectors, communion ministers, and music ministry members from both of our parishes on the following dates: Lectors:  June 10th at 6:30 pm at St. Maurice Church in Bolton Communion Ministers:  July 15th at 6:30 pm at St. Matthew Ch...

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Living Our Faith Series

Posted on May 21, 2024 in: General News

Living Our Faith Series
Please check out the newest video in our Living Our Faith series. This episode presents powerful and inspirational thoughts on praying the Rosary – to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May. Click here to watch the video If you have ideas or suggestions for video...

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Vacation Bible School 2024

Posted on May 17, 2024 in: General News

Vacation Bible School 2024
Attention Families with Kids in Grades K-6 Our theme for VBS 2024 is:  Feasting on Faith! July 15th-19th from 9 am to Noon at St. Bernard Parish Center Click here to to register Attention Families with Kids in Grades 6-8 We are offering a special Middle School Week: August 12th -...

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Third Friday Adoration - May 17th
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 fo...

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Faith Formation - Help Wanted
As we wrap up one Faith Formation year we look ahead to the next. For our program to be a success we need many hands to help along the way. If you have been wondering how you can serve the Lord and our parish, please consider becoming a catechist or an aide for our upcoming Faith Formation Year. ...

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Haiti Mission Meeting

Posted on May 14, 2024 in: General News

Haiti Mission Meeting
Thursday, May 16th at 4:30pm Classroom 10 in the St. Matthew Parish Center Questions:  Sue @ (860) 371-1111

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Holy Hour for Vocations

Posted on May 14, 2024 in: General News

Holy Hour for Vocations
Come join in praying a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations.  Thursday, May 16th 6:00pm—7:00pm St. Maurice Church ome pray for those who are called to priestly or consecrated religious life. Pray for our seminarians and those in the process of applying to the Diocese.  ...

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Thank you to our Catechists & Volunteers
A huge thank you to the many catechists and volunteers who shared their time, talent and faith with the children and teens of our parish. The Faith Formation program was successful because of your generosity and love of our Lord and our Catholic faith. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be offered for a...

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Online Giving & Text Giving

Posted on May 11, 2024 in: General News

Online Giving & Text Giving
Did you know—you can support Blessed Sacrament Parish by donating online or on your cellphone. To use our text to give option, text the word “give” to 860-300-3737. You will be sent a link to our online giving portal where you can complete your donation. To sign up for a one ...

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Reflections on the Sunday Readings
Check out Deacon Ron's reflections on the weekly Sunday on our website. Click here to go to his reflections  

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Letter from Fr. Rick

Posted on May 08, 2024 in: General News

Letter from Fr. Rick
Dear Parish Family, I remember clearly while I was still teaching, that this time of year was a bit tortuous. The kids could smell summer vacation approaching and it took every ounce of energy and patience I had to keep them focused. I never knew who was more grateful for the arrival of Summer, t...

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Gift Card Pick Up

Posted on May 08, 2024 in: General News

Gift Card Pick Up
This Weekend—May 11th & 12th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Next Gift Card Sale:  June 1st & 2nd Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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Knights of Columbus Spring Flower Sale
Our Lady of Fatima Council 4122 Spring Flower Sale May 11th & 12th after all Masses at St. Bernard Church Proceeds to benefit our Seminarians  

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Justice & Peace Meeting

Posted on May 05, 2024 in: General News

Justice & Peace Meeting
Thursday, May 9th at 4:30pm Classroom 10 in the St. Matthew Parish Center Questions:  Sue @ (860) 371-1111  

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Vacation Bible School 2024

Posted on May 02, 2024 in: General News

Vacation Bible School 2024
Attention Families with Kids in Grades 6-8 We are offering a special Middle School Week: August 12th - August 16th However, we need 20 kids to run the program. The middle school week will meet at St. Matthew Church August 12-14th, if there is interest we would travel to Lancaster, PA on Aug...

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First Friday Eucharist Adoration - May
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: Firs...

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