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Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting

Posted on August 31, 2024 in: General News

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting
Thursday, September 12th from 9:30 to 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 robe, or pocket prayer shawl to...

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Safe Environments Abuse Prevention Training
In the Diocese of Norwich, all volunteers who have regular contact with minors, all employees, all clergy, and all religious, are required to complete safe environments training.  This training is monitored by the Office for Safe Environments (OSE). In addition, this training is also availab...

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Church Offices Closed - Monday, September 2nd
All Church offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd 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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St. Bernard Women’s Guild Meeting
Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:00 pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Come join us-New Members welcome! Don’t cook and enjoy a pizza party on us!! For more info: email Pat at St.BernardWomen’sGuild@cath-comm.org  

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Faith Formation Registration Is Open
Click here to access the registration form All families enrolled in last year’s program should have received an email with the registration information last week from Bridget or Phoebe. If you are NEW to our program, or did not receive an email, please contact LeeAnn at: leeann.frit...

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Living Our Faith - Meet Fr. Alex

Posted on August 20, 2024 in: General News

Living Our Faith - Meet Fr. Alex
Please check out the newest video in our Living Our Faith series—Meet Fr. Alex. To watch the video, click here If you have ideas or suggestions for videos, please send them via email to:  spirituality@cath-comm.org  

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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop

Posted on August 17, 2024 in: General News

Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop
Located on the Dunn Hill side of St. Matthew Church, Tolland Are you looking for baby clothes for yourself or a friend? We have lots to choose from for only $5 a bag. We have clothes (summer & winter) for your older children too. Open on Saturdays 9-1. Gently used donations are always welcome...

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Help Wanted - Making Bows for Christmas Wreath Sale
The Youth Ministry is looking for someone to help make Large bows for our Christmas wreath sale. The ribbon will be provided. For more information, please contact Hilary at 860-550-0034 or youth@cath-comm.org  

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Christmas in September Cancelled...
It is with deep sadness, that this year’s Christmas in September (to benefit the children of our twinned parish in Haiti) has been cancelled. Due to the continued intense violence in Haiti and a second attack on Ganthier itself, we are regretfully cancelling this annual event as we have no ...

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Third Friday Adoration - August

Posted on August 14, 2024 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - August
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: Third...

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Holy Day of Obligation - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, August 15th Our community will celebrate Mass: St. Matthew Church at 9:00am St. Bernard Church at 7:00pm  

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Gift Card Pick-up - August 17th & 18th
After 8am & 10am Masses at St. Bernard Church & all Masses at St. Matthew Church Next Gift Card Sale:  September 7th & 8th Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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School Supplies & Gift Card Drive - Last Weekend
Blessed Sacrament Parish, through the Justice & Peace Committee and the St. Bernard Women’s Guild, is working with local social workers and organizations to provide school supplies and gift cards for children in need in our area.  If you would like to donate gift cards, place th...

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Faith Formation Online Registration opens the week of August 25th!
The registration link will be posted on the Faith Formation page of our website on Sunday, August 25th. Click here to go to the Faith Formation page To provide a wonderful program for our children many helping hands are needed.  Please see the list below for grades who need catechists and...

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Young Adult Ministry Events

Posted on August 10, 2024 in: General News

Young Adult Ministry Events
RSVP SOON! Fall Bible Study – Mondays, September 16th – November 18th, 7:00 PM, St. Bernard Parish Center:  Join the YAM section of the bible study - “Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance”. The bible study involves readings ahead of the session, a 20-minute video to w...

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Homebound Ministry - Looking for Volunteers
We are looking for a few people who are interested in becoming Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to bring Holy Communion to the homebound. Our ministers to the homebound are men and women of faith who bring prayer and Holy Communion to the sick and those who are unable to come to Mass. Their...

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Gift Card Sale - August 10th & 11th
After the 8am & 10 am Sunday Masses at St. Bernard Church & After all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: August 17th & 18th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Please consider purcha...

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Save the Date

Posted on August 07, 2024 in: General News

Save the Date
For the Blessed Sacrament Parish Full Day Fall Retreat OCTOBER 19, 2024 Watch the bulletin for more information  

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First Friday Eucharist Adoration

Posted on August 01, 2024 in: General News

First Friday Eucharist Adoration
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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