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Free COVID-19 vaccinations Available to ALL who are Age-eligible
For vaccination opportunities, please visit: www.vernon-ct.gov or call (860) 896-4568  

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Prayer Shawls Available

Posted on July 30, 2021 in: General News

Prayer Shawls Available
The Prayer Shawl Ministry would like you to know that although we cannot have our monthly meetings at church at the present time, we have many beautiful prayer shawls, lap robes, and pocket prayer shawls all blessed, sprinkled with holy water, and ready to be freely given away to those in need of co...

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Haiti Committee and Justice & Peace Meetings
Haiti Committee Meeting Friday, July 23rd at 4:30pm Justice & Peace Committee Meeting Friday, July 23rd at 5:30pm We will meet in the St. Matthew Church Hall or the gazebo, depending upon the weather. All are welcome! For questions, contact Sue at (860) 371-1111

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Young Adult Hike & Mass - July 17th, 10:00 AM
Case Mountain Park, Manchester, CT Join us on a hike and experience the beauty of Creation before we conclude with the celebration of Mass. Rain Date: July 24 Click here to learn more about our Young Adult Ministry and RSVP for this event.

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Mission Appeal Weekend - July 17th & 18th
This year our parish has been assigned the Dominican Fathers & Brothers of Nigeria.  Due to the Covid-19 risk associated with travel, the Diocese of Norwich has asked the mission programs to write a description of their mission in lieu of traveling to their assigned parish. Please see the l...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Tag Sale - Saturday, July 10th from 8am – 2pm
Please come out and find that special treasure at the Youth Ministry Parish tag sale. In the Saint Matthew Church parking lot Saturday July 10th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone hoping to have their own table may contact Bridget at 860-202-0373 to reserve their spot. Please make any new reservations ...

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July Distribution of Holy Communion for Those Who Cannot Attend Mass
Sunday, July 11th     1:30pm—2:30pm at both St. Bernard Church and St. Matthew Church This will be our last distribution of the Eucharist on Sunday afternoon. If you are still not able to join us at Mass but would like to receive Communion, please contact our parish...

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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop is Looking for Substitutes
We are requesting substitutes to add to our list of workers who could work an occasional Saturday 9 - 1 at Mattie's Togs Thrift Shop. Please call Billie Dowgiewicz a call if you would like to assist in this matter. 860-871-0260   MATTIE'S TOGS, located on the Dunn Hill side of ...

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Please Consider ONLINE GIVING for Your Weekly and Special Collection Donations
It is SAFE and EASY! ParishSOFT, the company that supports our Online Giving platform, meets the payment card industry’s strictest security standard, and they are a Level 1 Certified PCI Compliant Service Provider. ParishSOFT treats your sensitive information with the utmost respect and put...

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Upcoming Youth Group Activities
Youth Farm Co-op Located at:  Ghost Fawn Homestead 142 Tolland Turnpike Willington, CT Teens are invited to come and help with the Youth Ministry Garden on: Mondays anytime between 9:30 am to 11:30 am Wednesdays 6 pm to 7:30...

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Offertory Baskets Located Near Communion Stations
During the pandemic, Blessed Sacrament Parish has suspended having ushers collect weekly offertory envelopes. Instead we now have a collection basket located before each Communion station. Please put your envelope in the basket when you go for Communion.  

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Reflections from the Market Place
Click here to check out Deacon Ron’s reflection about the upcoming weekend’s scripture readings.     

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Mass & Sanctuary Lamp Intentions
Both of our Churches have a Sanctuary Lamp that is available to memorialize a loved one or for an intention such as healing or thanksgiving. The lamp will burn for a week for the intention. To reserve a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp, please call: For St. Matthew: (860) 872-0200 For St. Bernard:&nb...

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All Church offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence 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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