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Entries for November 2025

Advent Penance Service - December 7th at 3:00pm
At St. Bernard Church As we prepare for our Advent journey of anticipation and preparation for the Messiah, please reserve this date for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Penance Service. The service will involve an afternoon of reflection, music, prayer, and reconciliation with the Lord. We will have...

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 8th Our parish will celebrate Mass: 8:00am at St. Bernard 7:00pm at St. Matthew  

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Mass Schedule Change for December 2nd & 3rd
While our priests are away at the Annual Diocese of Norwich Convocation for Priests we will not have Mass at either of our Churches on Tuesday, December 2nd or Wednesday, December 3rd.  However, we will have Communion Service as follows: Tuesday, December 2nd - Communion Service&n...

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Join us for Advent at Blessed Sacrament Parish
Celebrations with (L) will be available via livestream Date Event When Where November Sat 29 & Sun 30 Daughters of St. Paul Book Sale After All Masses both Churches Gift Card...

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Book Sale & Ornament Decorating

Posted on November 25, 2025 in: General News

Book Sale & Ornament Decorating
November 29th & 30th after All Masses in the St. Matthew & St. Bernard Church Halls Please stop by for some refreshments and conversation while you are viewing the many spiritual materials offered for sale.  This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase holiday gifts of meani...

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Blessing of the Creches and Carol Sing
Sunday, November 30th At St. Bernard Church after the 10:00am Mass At St. Matthew Church after the 10:30am Mass We will celebrate as a community with a blessing of the crèche at each of our Churches followed by a carol sing.

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Saints of Poland Candles

Posted on November 20, 2025 in: General News

Saints of Poland Candles
Support the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Poland by supporting our Saints of Poland Candle fundraiser! Candles are 11 oz, $18 each and $45 for the set of three, representing St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. John Paul II, and St. Faustina. The perfect gift or prayer candle for praying for the young adults on...

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Third Friday Adoration - November 21st
We gather on the 1st & 3rd 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 Fri...

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Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar

Posted on November 18, 2025 in: General News

Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar
Join Us Friday, November 21 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, November 22 9:00am-2:00pm in the St. Matthew Church Hall Featuring: Attic Treasures, Hand-Crafted Gifts, Jewelry, Knit/Crochet Items, Famous Apple Pies & Baked Goods, Homemade Soups, Photos with Santa, and Raffles

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Thanksgiving Day Mass

Posted on November 17, 2025 in: General News

Thanksgiving Day Mass
Thursday, November 27th at 9:00am St. Matthew Church Parishioners are invited to bring non perishable food items with them to Church. The food will be blessed during Mass then volunteers will deliver the food to one of our area food pantries. Your generosity will make a difference in...

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Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 16, 2025 in: General News

Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
All Church offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26th and reopen Monday, December 1st. If you need assistance during this time, please leave a message and someone will get back to you. St. Bernard—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew—(860) 872-0200 Ext. 2  

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Youth Group Wreath Decorating

Posted on November 15, 2025 in: General News

Youth Group Wreath Decorating
Friday, December 5th 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the St. Bernard Church Hall Please join us to decorate wreaths for our parish wide wreath sale. Pizza and Christmas cheer will be provided. Click here to sign up!  

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Hope in Darkness

Posted on November 12, 2025 in: General News

Hope in Darkness
This Sunday, November 16th at 3pm at St. Matthew Church & Livestream As we approach the holiday seasons, we may find ourselves uncomfortable with their expectations of festivities and celebration. These holidays can bring difficult feelings related to life changes, such as death or dista...

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Advent Candle Sale

Posted on November 11, 2025 in: General News

Advent Candle Sale
The St. Matthew Women's Guild will be selling Advent Candles at St. Matthew Church after all Masses on: November 15th & 16th and November 22nd & 23rd Be prepared to celebrate Advent - a Season of Preparation and Expectation - by purchasing Advent Candles. Proceeds benefit our Tendi...

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Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage

Posted on November 10, 2025 in: General News

Young Adult Poland Pilgrimage
Travel through the lives of three modern saints! Open to young adults ages 21-40 Click here to learn more Interested in supporting this pilgrimage? Donate here!

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Support the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Poland
If you would like to financially support the Young Adult Pilgrimage, we welcome donations through Parishsoft Giving (click here) or by check – please place in an envelope labeled ‘Poland’, make checks out to Blessed Sacrament Parish with ‘Poland’ in the memo. Click h...

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Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar Requests
Friday, November 21st  5pm – 8pm Saturday, November 22nd  9am – 2pm   Help us make the FVCB a success: Start collecting your gently used items for our Attic Treasures! Items can be dropped off November 11th—18th. Due to space & usage concer...

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Vounteer with Marketing Experience Needed
The BSP Cemetery Committee is looking for someone with a Marketing background willing to work with/advise Cemetery Committee on methods to continue to promote the Memorial Garden to parishioners of Blessed Sacrament and surrounding parishes that utilize St. Bernard Cemetery. Please contact Phil C...

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First Friday Adoration - November 7th
We gather on the 1st & 3rd 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 Fri...

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St. Bernard Women's Guild Chirstmas Bazaar
Friday, November 7th, 9am – 2pm Saturday, November 8, 9am – 2pm A delicious lunch will be available for purchase. Get great deals on jewelry, fine attic treasures, homemade crafts, toys, holiday decorations, religious items, books, housewares, and baked goods incl...

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Offices Closed for Veterans Day

Posted on November 02, 2025 in: General News

Offices Closed for Veterans Day
All Church offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. If you need assistance, please leave a message at         St. Bernard Church—(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 or         St. ...

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Soupfest 2025 & Cornerstone Raffle

Posted on November 01, 2025 in: General News

Soupfest 2025 & Cornerstone Raffle
Wednesday, November 12th 6:00pm- 8:30pm at St. Bernard Church Please join us! Enjoy soups made by local restaurants, and support our teacup raffle and silent auction. In addition, Cornerstone’s Annual Raffle is underway, with prizes up to a $500 Visa Gift Card. The drawing will be ...

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