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Entries for September 2024

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Program
Information Session - Sunday, October 6th at 6pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Classes are weekly on Wednesday evenings, starting on October 16th, from 7pm to 8pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA - formerly known as RCIA) is a year-long process...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Fall Retreat
We are so looking forward to our retreat at St. Matthew’s on Saturday, October 19th.  We’ve ordered the food and are taking care of all the final details.  For those who are registered, please sign in that morning in the church hall between 8:15 and 8:45 am. &...

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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on September 28, 2024 in: General News

Bereavement Support Group
Wednesday Mornings from 10:15am - 11:45am October 16th - December 18th (No meeting November 27th) St. Bernard Parish Center, Room 100 Deadline to Register:  October 11th Living through grief is not easy but it does not have to be done alone.  Blessed Sacrament Parish ...

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Ministry Meetings/Events

Posted on September 26, 2024 in: General News

Ministry Meetings/Events
Gift Card Sale October 5th & 6th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: October 12th & 13th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org ...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Kitchen Ministry - Volunteer Opportunity
One team member spot available for Team 15: St. Anne, working the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Subs are available when team members cannot work. Our ministry serves meals at the Cornerstone Community Kitchen ~ around the corner from St. Bernard. Hours are 4:15-6:00pm. Our jobs include setting up ...

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40 Days-For-Life and First Friday Adoration
The 40 Days for Life Campaign started Wednesday, September 25th & runs through Sunday, November 3rd. Blessed Sacrament Parish’s “Adopted Prayer Day” — Friday, October 4th We will hold our prayer vigil at St. Matthew Church from 9:30am to 7:00pm with Adoration d...

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Gift Card Sale—October 5th & 6th

Posted on September 23, 2024 in: General News

Gift Card Sale—October 5th & 6th
After all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: October 12th & 13th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Any questions, email: giftcards@cath-comm.org  

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Full Day Fall Retreat:  Survival Tools for Life-Prayer and the Eucharist
Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at St. Matthew Church from 9:00am to 3:30pm Sign in and refreshments beginning at 8:15am Free will offering will be accepted at sign-in To Register, click here Deadline for registration:  Sunday, October 6th Morning and afternoon ta...

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Votive Candle Offering Stand at St. Matthew
A new votive candle stand, donated by parishioners to support Haiti, has been installed at St. Matthew Church under the Holy Family near the tabernacle. The use of votive candles express prayer, reverence, and a desire to remain present to God. They are often lit before statues or sacred images o...

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Third Friday Adoration - September

Posted on September 19, 2024 in: General News

Third Friday Adoration - September
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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Blessed Sacrament Parish 2023-2024 Fiscal Report is Available
Click here to view the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Blessed Sacrament Financial Report Every Catholic Parish is required by Canon Law to have a finance council.  The St. Bernard Finance Council assists the Pastor in the preparation of annual budgets, recommends major expenditures, monitors the...

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Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 & 6266 Fall Mum Sale
September 21st & 22nd After All Masses at St. Bernard Church & St. Matthew Church Cost per large plant is $20 St Bernard Council 4122 proceeds to benefit:  'Coats for Kids' St Matthew Council 6266 proceeds to benefit: 'Daughters of Wisdom – Malawi'...

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Faith Formation Classes Starting

Posted on September 16, 2024 in: General News

Faith Formation Classes Starting
Reminder! Faith Formation classes begin September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th with a Parent Orientation. You should have received an email from the Faith Formation Office with class details. If you did not please contact us as soon as possible.  

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Prison Ministry
I was in prison and you visited me (Matthew 25:36) The Blessed Sacrament Parish Prison Ministry program visits with prisoners at the Cybulski Correctional Center (for men) in Somers CT and the York-Niantic Correctional Prison (for women) in Niantic CT. At Cybulski, our team presen...

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Letters for College Students from Fr. Rick
Dear Parents, As the new school year begins and our college-aged youth head off to their universities and schools we begin our vigil of prayers asking God to watch over them, keep them safe, and help them have a wonderful experience.  Along with my prayers, I also would like to send a note t...

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Frosty Village Bazaar Start Up Meeting
Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Anyone interested in helping, please come join the fun! Questions:  frostyvillage@cath-comm.org  

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St. Bernard Women's Guild Raffle News
Be on the Lookout!!!! Your RAFFLE TICKETS will be mailed on September 16th.  They are going out early this year because the BAZAAR is early!!!! Save the Dates for our Christmas Bazaar Friday, November 8th & Saturday, November 9th 10am - 2pm (both days) The raffle drawing...

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Faith Formation Registration / Teachers Still Needed
Online Registration is Open! Click here to access the registration form Classes are begin on September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th with a Parent Orientation and the required Safe Environment lessons for the registered children. For questions, help, or financial assistance please contact the Faith ...

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First Friday Adoration - September

Posted on September 05, 2024 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - September
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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Gift Card Sale

Posted on September 03, 2024 in: General News

Gift Card Sale
September 7th & 8th after all Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick up: September 14th & 15th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all the gift cards available for purchase. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Next Gift Card Sale:  October 5th & 6th Any qu...

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Sunday Coffee, Donuts, & Fellowship

Posted on September 02, 2024 in: General News

Sunday Coffee, Donuts, & Fellowship
Coffee & Donuts returns at both Churches this Sunday, September 8th.  

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St. Matthew Women’s Guild Meeting

Posted on September 01, 2024 in: General News

St. Matthew Women’s Guild Meeting
The St. Matthew Women's Guild Would Like to Invite Members & Women Parishioners to Our Annual International Buffet Dinner & Membership Drive Wednesday, September 11th at 5 PM in the St. Matthew Church Hall We encourage guests to come and learn more about what we do as a m...

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