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October 17th from 3:00 pm– 6:00 pm & October 18th from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Please donate items to be sold at the 2026 St. Bernard Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar! Needed items: toys, small housewares, Christmas holiday decorations ...

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Sunday, October 18th, 2:00 pm — 3:00 pm St. Bernard Church & St. Matthew Church Drive up to the priest or deacon for a blessing of your car, truck, motorcycle, van, or tricycle - we want to keep you safe as you navigate our roadways!

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Tuesdays, October 20th - December 15th 10:15 am - 11:45 am St. Bernard Parish Ctr, Rm 305 Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18th Living through grief is not easy, but it does not have to be done alone. Blessed Sacrament Parish will offer a 9-week support program called “N...

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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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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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The raffle features Visa Gift Card prizes up to $500. The drawing will be held at Soupfest (see details below). Raffle tickets are $20 each and can be purchased after all Masses: at St. Matthew Church on October 17th and 18th at St. Bernard Church on October 24th and 25th All proceeds f...

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Fill a Bottle, Save a Life! Life is the most precious gift of all. And now you have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of an unborn child. Pick up a baby bottle starting this weekend - October 10th & 11th to show friends, family, and even strangers that you support life. Take...

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Faith, conversion, repentance, celebration, and community – five basic elements that are present in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). OCIA provides a setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be celebrated within the local Church community. We meet i...

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Our Young Adult Ministry has entered the Annual Tolland Green Scarecrow Contest again. Our scarecrow, along with the others, will be displayed on the Tolland Green throughout October. Click here to vote for our parish’s scarecrow #20- Blessed Sacrament Parish: Pope on the Go. Voting...

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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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Join us for Scripture & Screen: A Bible journey through the life of Jesus through the TV series "The Chosen" Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 pm October 1 - November 19 St. Bernard Parish Center, Room 300 Click here to register

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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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Anyone aged 18+ is invited to join Fr. Alex for some competitive but friendly games of pick-up basketball. All skill levels are welcome. The following three evenings of basketball are scheduled, but stay tuned for potential future dates. Dates and times: Thursday, September 17 – 7:...

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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 would also like to send a note t...

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Small Christian Communities (SCC) are small groups of parishioners who gather regularly for prayer and reflection. They come together to reflect on the Scriptures for the coming Sunday using a meditation process, Lectio Divina. This type of meditation process helps to connect our faith life with our...

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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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