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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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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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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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Third Friday Adoration - September

Posted on September 10, 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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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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40 Days-For-Life

Posted on September 08, 2024 in: General News

40 Days-For-Life
40 Days-For-Life Vigil Mass Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30pm St. Patrick Cathedral, Norwich The Norwich 40 Days-For-Life campaign will begin with this Vigil Mass.  This year, the 40 Days for Life Campaign runs from Wednesday, September 25th through Sunday, November 3rd. Blessed Sac...

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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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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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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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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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Bereavement Support Group

Posted on August 22, 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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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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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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Sacraments for Teens

Posted on August 08, 2024 in: General News

Sacraments for Teens
Our Catholic Sacraments make the invisible VISABLE! In the Sacraments we meet Jesus! We receive His Grace, His Mercy, and His Love in a very real and tangible way! Anyone in grades 7-12 who is new to the faith or has been away and would like to learn about Jesus and His Sacraments, m...

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Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish Prayer Network
To request prayers or join the Prayer Network, email: prayer@cath-comm.org or call the parish office at (860) 875-0753 Ext 1.  

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Our Bulletin is Available Online
You can view our bulletin on our website (click here). Or you can sign up to have our publisher email our bulletin to you. To sign up: Click here to go to our parishes section on our bulletin publisher’s website Click on the Subscribe button (in the Recent Publications section) Enter...

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Baptism Preparation Classes - 2024
Classes for registered parents who wish to have their child(ren) baptized are scheduled on the following Wednesdays at 7:00pm: September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 Call Cheryl at 860-872-0200, Ext. 2 to pre-register. Baptisms are scheduled: at St. Bernard ...

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Reflections on the Sunday Readings
Deacon Ron shares his reflections on the weekly Sunday readings, which are posted on our website under the Spirituality section (Personal Prayer/Praying at Home) Click here to go to our website  

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Online Giving & Text Giving

Posted on July 04, 2024 in: General News

Online Giving & Text Giving
Support Blessed Sacrament Parish by donating online or by Text To text to give, 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 time or recurring donation online through our websi...

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Would you like to be a gift bearer at Mass?
If you would, before Mass begins, please let the ushers know and they will give you instructions.

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Mass & Sanctuary Lamp Intentions

Posted on August 11, 2023 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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Children's Missalettes Available

Posted on August 10, 2023 in: General News

Children's Missalettes Available
A parishioner has donated copies of the booklet "The Mass for Children" to our parish for use in the pews during Mass. Please feel free to use a copy for your child to look at during Mass, and kindly return the book before leaving Church. We hope our parish children can enjoy followi...

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