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Sunday, November 1st at 3:00pm at St. Matthew Church At this Mass, we remember the faithful departed of our parish who have passed away since last October. All are welcome to attend this beautiful candlelit Mass. We will also livestream the Mass on our website.

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Our community will celebrate a special Mass on Monday, November 2nd at 12:00 pm in the St. Bernard Cemetery Memorial Garden for all those buried in our cemetery and for all deceased members of our area parishes. Plan to arrive early and bring your lawn chairs. In the event of incleme...

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Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, from 9 am – 2 pm both days in the St. Bernard Church Hall Great deals on pre-loved and gently used holiday decorations, toys, housewares, jewelry, books, religious items, fine glassware, and china. Plus new crafts, delicious ba...

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All parishioners are invited to join us as we adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament! This is a great opportunity for peaceful reflection, personal prayer, or relaxing in Jesus’ presence, speaking, and listening to him. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: First Friday—Nov...

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Our Parish Book of Remembrance, for those not included in this year’s list of the deceased, is available at both our churches. The books will be located: at St. Bernard, near the baptismal font at St. Matthew, near the tabernacle We will remember in prayer the names written in ...

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We are looking for raffle items New items or gift cards with a retail value of $15-100. Examples: handmade blankets, board games, toys, home décor, crafts, or restaurant gift cards. Contact debbie.secondo@bsp.church by October 25th to let us know what you'd like to donate. You can dro...

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Please return the St. Bernard Women's Guild raffle tickets — sold or unsold — in the collection baskets this weekend (October 31/November 1), by mail in the provided envelope, or in person during the bazaar on November 6 & 7 in the Church Hall. We will not accept raffle tickets a...

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Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) is accepting new and gently used winter coats, boots, gloves, and scarves this fall. Also urgently needed are blankets, quilts, and comforters. Please help us keep refugees and immigrants warm this winter. You can bring your winter gear to either the ...

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Return bottles filled with coins, currency, or a generous check. Whatever you give will make a difference. Please return bottles to the basket: At St. Bernard, by the elevator or by the center entranceway At St. Matthew, in the center vestibule If you forgot to bring your bottle back...

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Scripture & Screen Join us Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm through November 19th at St. Bernard Parish Center, Rm 300 The Youth Group is coming to your classrooms November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wreath Decorating December 4th from 5-8 pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Parents' Night Out...

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Click here to view the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Blessed Sacrament Financial Report Canon Law requires every Catholic parish to have a finance council.  The Blessed Sacrament Parish Finance Council assists the Pastor in preparing annual budgets, recommends major expenditures, monitors paris...

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October 31st & November 1st After All Masses at St. Matthew Church Pick-up: November 7th & 8th Visit www.raiseright.com/brands to see all available gift cards. Proceeds help support our parish Haiti Mission. Questions? Email: giftcards@bsp.church

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We are looking for new or gently used rosary beads for our classrooms. If you have any to donate, drop them off at the St. Bernard or St. Matthew office.

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Right to Life Representative Our parish is seeking a Right to Life Representative to promote the Church’s teachings on the dignity and holiness of every human life. In the past, our representative organized the Baby Bottle Drive, a day of prayer for life, and acted as a liaison between t...

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Blessed Sacrament Parish is looking for a skilled Grant Writer to help fund some of our upcoming parish ministry activities and building projects. If you have experience in writing proposals, researching foundations, or telling compelling stories through writing, we would love your help. This role r...

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Our parish is seeking a Right to Life Representative to help promote the Church’s teachings on the dignity and holiness of every human life. In the past, our representative organized the Baby Bottle Drive, a day of prayer for life, and acted as a liaison between the Diocese and our parish. Ple...

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To sign up for a one time or recurring donation online through our website, click here 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. Our Online Giving portal is supported by ParishSO...

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St. Bernard Cemetery provides a quiet and prayerful setting for families of Blessed Sacrament Parish and our surrounding communities who wish to remain connected to the Catholic faith community that they cherish. We invite you to consider a preneed cemetery plot or columbarium niche for traditional ...

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If you are over 70½ and receiving money from an IRA, you can reduce your taxable income by making your donations to Blessed Sacrament Parish directly from your IRA. Please consult your IRA investment company or tax advisor for more information.  

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Located on the Dunn Hill side of St. Matthew Church, Tolland Open Saturdays 9am-1pm Spring has arrived and we have received Spring and Summer donations galore especially for little girls. We continue to have the $5 Bag Sale. You can find both Summer and Winter clothing all year round. Quest...

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We have been alerted to phishing scams with emails appearing to be sent from Fr. Rick or other clergy/staff at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies or persons to induce individuals to reveal personal information, su...

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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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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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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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