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Offices Closed for Labor Day

Posted on August 31, 2022 in: General News

Offices Closed for Labor Day
All Church offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor 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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Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

Posted on August 29, 2022 in: General News

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
We will resume our meetings starting this Thursday, September 8th 9:30 - 11:30am in the St. Bernard Church Hall We would love for you join us for an enjoyable morning of knitting/crocheting & fellowship. All are welcome. For further information or to request a prayer shawl, lap rob...

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Blessed Sacrament Family Reunion

Posted on August 27, 2022 in: General News

Blessed Sacrament Family Reunion
Come Join Us for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Family Reunion Sunday, September 18, 2022 Star Hill Family Athletic Center, 100 Gerber Drive, Tolland, CT Noon - 4:00 pm Doors open at 11:00 -- Mass at Noon -- BBQ at 1:30pm This event is FREE for all Parishioners. Click here to Registe...

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Family Formation Registration Begins September 6
On-line registration opens Tuesday, September 6th and runs through Friday, September 21st. The Faith Formation Office will send an email containing the link to the registration form before noon on Tuesday, September 6th to all families who attended Faith Formation last year. If you are ne...

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Diocesan Missionary Cooperative Appeal
Our own Deacon Mike Berstene will be conducting the annual missionary cooperative appeal for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Deacon Mike has extensive mission experience with Maryknoll. Over the years he has participated in and led mission trips to many countries where Maryknoll is in mission. D...

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St. Bernard Women's Guild Meeting
Our next meeting is: Tuesday, September 6th 6:00pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall We welcome back all of our members, and we invite anyone who would like to join us. Before our meeting, we will provide a light supper. Any questions, email Jean at St.BernardWomen’sGuild@ca...

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The Blessed Sacrament Parish Family Reunion
Come Join Us for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Family Reunion Sunday, September 18, 2022 Star Hill Family Athletic Center, 100 Gerber Drive, Tolland, CT Noon - 4:00 pm Doors open at 11:00 -- Mass at Noon -- BBQ at 1:30pm This event is FREE for all Parishioners. Click here to Registe...

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Faith Formation Registration

Posted on August 20, 2022 in: General News

Faith Formation Registration
Faith Formation classes will be starting the first week of October. Online Registration will begin on:        Tuesday, September 6th on our website. An email with registration information will be sent to all families previously enrolled in our Faith Formatio...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Fall Retreat—Living Our Faith in a Troubled World
Saturday, October 15, 2022 St. Bernard Parish Center, Church, and Church Hall Time:  10 am to 4:30 pm (sign in starts at 9:30) Format: talks, private prayer, personal reflection, group sharing Retreat Presenter:  Father Paul CB Schenck How can we keep our faith alive when...

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Do you know anyone who has been away from the Church?
Most of us know friends, neighbors, or even family members that have stopped coming to Church.  Some of them have a sense that something is missing in their lives, but they can’t put their finger on what it is.  Many of them stopped coming because their understanding of our Faith is ...

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Annual School Supply Drive - Last Weekend
Annual School Supply DriveBlessed Sacrament Parish, through our Justice & Peace Committee and the St. Bernard Women’s Guild, is working with 2 social workers from the CT Department of Children and Families this year. One has requested gift cards which will be distributed to families in nee...

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Gift Card Pick Up

Posted on August 16, 2022 in: General News

Gift Card Pick Up
This Weekend—August 20st & 21nd after all Masses at Both Churches For gift cards purchased last weekend. Next Gift Card Sale:  September 10th & 11th Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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Mass & Sanctuary Lamp Intentions

Posted on August 12, 2022 in: General News

Mass & Sanctuary Lamp Intentions
In addition to Mass Intentions, both of our Churches have a Sanctuary Lamp that is available to memorialize a loved one or for a special intention. When requested, the intention will be printed in the bulletin and the lamp will burn for a week. To reserve a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp, call: For St...

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St. Matthew Hall Renovation Update
The Church Hall renovation is on schedule with work starting soon to fix drainage from the north side of the Church to prevent moisture from entering the new Hall. During this drainage work, handicap parking may be inaccessible on the northeast side for a time as we install a 12” pipe acros...

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Gift Card Sale - This Weekend - August 13th & 14th
After all Masses at both St. Matthew & St. Bernard Pick up: August 20th & 21st Please consider purchasing a gift card to donate to our Annual School Supply Drive. Visit www.raiseright.com/brands (formerly shopwith scrip) to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Pr...

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, August 15th Our community will celebrate Mass: St. Bernard Church at 8:00am St. Matthew Church at 7:00pm  

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Faith Formation Teachers & Aides Needed
Many volunteers and teachers are needed for our upcoming Faith Formation year. If you have been looking for a way to get involved with Blessed Sacrament Parish, perhaps Faith Formation is for you. Please note we are required to have at least 2 adults in each session. For the K-6 program teachers ...

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First Friday Adoration - August 5th
Please join us for our next First Friday Adoration Friday, August 5th from 3:00pm - 7:00pm at St. Bernard Church We will gather to adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. This is a great opportunity for peaceful reflection, personal prayer or just relaxing in Jesus’ presenc...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Fall Retreat - October 15, 2022
If you have been wondering or asking yourself these questions like:  How can we be the person God calls us to be while living in the light of today’s news and frustrations? With life’s heavy challenges, how can we be God’s light to others? How can we keep our moral c...

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Mass Schedule Change

Posted on August 03, 2022 in: General News

Mass Schedule Change
Please note there will NOT be a 9am Friday Mass at St. Matthew Church on Friday, August 12th Please join us at the 8:00am Mass at St. Bernard Church on that Friday.  

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Bible Study—Registration Ends August 8th
WISDOM:  GOD’S VISION FOR LIFE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED Registration Deadline: August 8th If you want to know what it means to live with God’s wisdom and are ready to dive deeper into applying Scripture to your life, you are invited to join us for WISDOM: GOD’S VI...

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Young Adult Ministry Bible Study

Posted on August 01, 2022 in: General News

Young Adult Ministry Bible Study
BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED AS OF 8/8/22 The 4:12 Society is hosting a Young Adult Bible Study this fall. Like the parish bible study, we will be looking at the Wisdom texts of the Bible using the program, "Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life"; we welcome all young adults to joi...

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