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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 24, 2025 in: General News

Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24th St. Bernard St. Matthew 4:00pm* 6:00pm* & ** Midnight*** 4:00pm* 6:00pm 10:00pm** *Olson Trio at 3:30 & 5:30 **Children’s...

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Mary, the Holy Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation
Our parish will celebrate Mass: Wednesday, December 31st 5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Bernard * There will NOT be an 8:00am Mass * Thursday, January 1st 9:00am at St. Matthew  

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First Friday Adoration - January

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: General News

First Friday Adoration - January
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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Holiday Office Hours

Posted on December 22, 2025 in: General News

Holiday Office Hours
All Church offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24th and reopen Friday, December 26th and at noon on Wednesday, December 31st and reopen Friday, January 2nd. If you need assistance, please leave a message at either: St. Bernard:(860) 875-0753 Ext. 1 St. Matthew:(860) 872-0200 E...

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Young Adult Spirituality Discussion

Posted on December 21, 2025 in: General News

Young Adult Spirituality Discussion
Please join the Young Adult Ministry (ages 21-40) in discussing spirituality through Flannery O'Connor.  Wednesdays at 7:15pm January 7th - February 11th in the St. Bernard Parish Center Email yam@cath-comm.org for more details.

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Volunteers Needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word at St. Matthew Church
Please Consider Volunteering for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Ministry at St. Matthew Church. We offer CLW during the 10:30am Mass on Sundays for kids who have not yet received their First Holy Communion. We are looking for volunteers who can share their time once a mont...

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Baptism Preparation Classes - 2026

Posted on December 19, 2025 in: General News

Baptism Preparation Classes - 2026
Classes for registered parents who wish to have their child(ren) baptized are scheduled on the following Wednesdays at 7:00pm: January 14  February 11  March 11 April 8 May 13  June 10  July - No Class August 12  September 9  October 1...

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Youth of the Year Award

Posted on December 18, 2025 in: General News

Youth of the Year Award
The Knights of Columbus Councils 4122 and 6626 are seeking nominations for the Youth of the Year Award. All parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish should encourage any High School Senior who serves their parish, school, and community to apply. Applicants should share their interests and achievemen...

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We are Looking for Baskets

Posted on December 17, 2025 in: General News

We are Looking for Baskets
For the past year, the Evangelization Ministry has been delivering Welcome Baskets to the new parishioners in our church community. These baskets include a tea towel, Trappist Monastery jam, a cross, a BSP candle and literature about the parish. We have delivered over 60 baskets so far this year! ...

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Diocesan Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Matthew Church - December 19th at 6:00pm
Join your brothers and sisters in our monthly diocesan Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations at St. Matthew Church in Tolland on Friday, December 19th at 6:00pm We will pray for all people in our Church to discover and live out their vocations, and particularly for men to be called to ...

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Third Friday Adoration - December - Cancelled in lieu of the Diocesan Eucharistic Holy Hour at St. Matthew
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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Youth Group Mass & Gingerbread House Challenge
Sunday, December 21st from 6:00-8:00pm in the St. Bernard Church & Hall Youth in grades 7-12 and their families are invited to participate in Nailed It: Gingerbread House BSP Edition! This event will begin with Sunday evening Mass at 6pm at St. Bernard Church. Following the ...

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Ushers needed at St. Bernard Church on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Ushers for are needed at St. Bernard Church as follows: Christmas Eve: 4pm, 6pm, and Midnight Masses Christmas Day: 9am and 11am Masses We need help with: Collections—this is our main need Greeters—welcoming and wishing parishioners well before & after Mass; answerin...

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Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 14th at 4pm at St. Matthew Church & Livestream The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that began in England in the late 1800s. The cherished tradition we know today is based on the Festival of Lessons and Carols introduced on Christmas...

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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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Christmas Gift Card Collection

Posted on December 09, 2025 in: General News

Christmas Gift Card Collection
The Justice & Peace ministry will be collecting gift cards to be distributed to Cornerstone, Vernon Social Services, Tolland Human Services, and the CT Dept. Of Children & Families, Manchester office for their clients in need of assistance this Christmas. Suggestions include: Target, Kohl&rs...

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Hat & Mitten Tree

Posted on December 05, 2025 in: General News

Hat & Mitten Tree
Our annual hat & mitten tree is set up in the center vestibule at St. Bernard Church. Please remember those less fortunate by bringing new or gently used hats & mittens to add to our tree. All gifts will go to the Cornerstone Foundation. The tree will remain through the Christmas season. ...

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Crèche Pictures

Posted on December 04, 2025 in: General News

Crèche Pictures
The Knights of Columbus Council 4122 is pleased to have the Créche photos/video available again this year to remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas. There are now more than 170 photos that make up this beautiful program. Click here to view the presentation until January 6th  

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First Friday Adoration - December 5th
Friday Adoration 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 schedul...

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Wreath Sale

Posted on December 02, 2025 in: General News

Wreath Sale
December 6th & 7th after All Masses at both St. Matthew & St. Bernard It's that time of year again! Stop by, peruse, and purchase one of the beautifully hand decorated wreaths from our Youth Ministry. The wreaths come decorated with a bow and an assortment of decorations. The fun...

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K of C Pancake Breakfast with Santa & St. Matthew Women's Guild Bake Sale
Sunday, December 7th in the St. Matthew Church Hall KofC Pancake Breakfast with Santa Menu Includes:  Plain, Apple, Blueberry, and Chocolate Chip pancakes Bacon & Sausage  Juice, Coffee & Tea Cost: $7 for an individual / $25 for a family of 4 or more Proce...

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