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Third Friday Adoration - May
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 just relaxing in Jesus’ presence, speaking, and listening to him. Our next Adorations are scheduled for: Third Friday&mdash...

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Bishop Reidy Invites All to Pray a Pentecost Novena Starting Today - Friday, May 15th
Bishop Reidy has asked all parishioners in the Diocese of Norwich to pray the Novena to the Holy Spirit for the Seven gifts on the nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost, from May 15 to May 23.  See below to read Bishop Reidy's full letter to the diocese. Click here to download a ...

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Is God Calling You to Serve?
Teachers and teacher aides are always needed for Faith Formation. Please take this vital ministry to prayer. Is God calling you to share your faith with the youngest members of our parish? If interested in teaching/assisting with grades K-CP2, please scan the QR code.  

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Memorial Day Mass

Posted on May 09, 2026 in: General News

Memorial Day Mass
Memorial Day MassMonday, May 25th at 10:00am in the St. Bernard Cemetery Our community will celebrate a special Mass on Memorial Day in the St. Bernard Cemetery Memorial Garden for all our deceased loved ones, especially for all who lost their lives serving in our military. Plan to arrive...

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Guided by The Holy Spirit

Posted on May 08, 2026 in: General News

Guided by The Holy Spirit
Saturday, May 30th from 8:30 – 11:30am A Morning Retreat St. Bernard Church Hall Join with others for a morning retreat on opening our hearts to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Guided by the Holy Spirit we are sent to bring hope and healing to all of God’s people. ...

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Catholic Speed Dating

Posted on May 07, 2026 in: General News

Catholic Speed Dating
Young Adults ages 21-45, please join us Friday, June 12th at St. Bernard Parish Hall in Rockville, CT for Catholic Speed Dating! Click here to register There is a $10 cover charge for food, drinks, and prizes. This can be paid the night of the event through Venmo or with cash. Any questions...

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Youth Summer Sacrament Program - Informational Meeting
All interested families with children in grades 2-12 (ages 7-17) who would like to complete sacraments they have missed are invited to an: Informational Meeting Monday, June 29th at 5:30 pm St. Bernard Parish Center, Room 204 Classes will begin on Monday, July 20th. Times will be determi...

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Sign Up to Volunteer at Vernon's Cultural Festival
Vernon is hosting their 1st Cultural Festival on May 21st.  As part of our parish community outreach, we are looking for 6-8 volunteers for a 2-hour period (5-7 pm or 7-9 pm) to assist with vendor setups, passing out information, and bring a positive community vibe!  We will also have a pa...

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Are You Over 70 ½ and want to lower your taxes?
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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Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop

Posted on April 29, 2026 in: General News

Mattie’s Togs Thrift Shop
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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Bulletin Submission Deadlines

Posted on April 15, 2026 in: General News

Bulletin Submission Deadlines
Next Available Bulletins May 2/3 Monday, April 27th by noon May 9 & 10 Monday, May 4th by noon Early Bulletin Deadlines May 16 & 17 Monday, May 4th by noon May 23 & 24 Monday, May 4th by noon May 30 &...

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It’s Time To Register For Vacation Bible School:  Pilgrim POWER!
Journey with the Saints on a path to DISCOVERY! July 13th-17th     9am-Noon St. Bernard Parish Center Registration is open to students entering grades K-6! Click here to register today!    

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Prayer Intention Travel Journal
While journeying through Poland, the young adults on pilgrimage will be carrying a travel journal. We welcome you to add your prayer intentions for us to carry. The journal will be located: During April - at St. Matthew Church - the back entrance During May - at St. Bernard Church - the e...

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Save the Date for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Family Mass & Picnic
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 Location:  Star Hill Family Athletic Center, Tolland, CT Watch the bulletin for more information!

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Mass Intention Offerings & Guidelines
As directed by the diocese, offerings for Mass Intentions, weekday and weekend, will now be $15. Sanctuary Lamp offerings (lit from Sunday-Saturday) will continue to be $25. Click here to request a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp (Memorial) intention. If you need assistance, please contact Cheryl Caban...

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Bulletin Submission Deadlines

Posted on December 27, 2025 in: General News

Bulletin Submission Deadlines
The deadline for submitting requests to be included in the bulletin is the prior Monday by noon. When a holiday occurs on a Monday, the deadline is moved to the preceeding Friday. Getting submissions in by the deadline does not guarantee they will be in the bulletin. It is always better to get yo...

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Phishing Alert

Posted on December 10, 2025 in: General News

Phishing Alert
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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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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Request Your Mass Intention Online
Now Available on our Website We are pleased to announce that parishioners can now request a Mass intention or Sanctuary Lamp intention (Memorial) for a loved one, living or deceased, online. Cilck here to request a Mass or Sanctuary Lamp intention If you need assistance, please contact Cher...

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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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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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