St. Bernard

Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5:00 pm and Sunday - 8:00 am, 10:00 am. Weekday Masses: Tuesday - 6:00 pm, Wednesday - 8:30 am, Thursday - 6:30 am, Friday - 8:30 am. All are welcome to join us for worship!

The Bereavement Team at our parish received a heartfelt thank you note from the Paquette Family. If you're interested in becoming part of this ministry, reach out to the parish office for more information.

Mark your calendars for our Second Annual Community of the Good Shepherd Parish Picnic on September 20th at the Columbia Rec Park. Join us for a day of fellowship, fun, and community celebration.

Join the Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Annul Charity Golf Tournament on September 18, 2026. Your support goes towards vital programs in Haiti. Register online or call the office for more details.

Starting September 18, 2026, join us for a study on Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, exploring the powerful symbolism and message of the final book of the Bible. Contact Janet or Jed Larson for more information.

Most Holy Trinity: Sun 11:00AM, Mon 8:00AM, Thu 8:00AM, Fri 8:00AM. St. Joseph: Sat 4:00PM, Sun 10:00AM. St. Mary: Sat 4:00PM, Sun 9:00AM. St. Stephen: Sun 8:30AM, Mon 8:00AM, Tue 8:00AM, Wed 8:00AM.

Most Holy Trinity: Thu 6:00-7:00PM, Fri after 8AM Mass. St. Joseph & St. Mary: Sat 2:45-3:30PM (Sacristy). St. Stephen: Tue 4:00-5:00PM, Wed after 8AM Mass.

Most Holy Trinity: Tue 9AM-8PM, Fri 9AM-8PM. St. Stephen: Mon 8:30AM-9:30AM.

Sep 11: 25th Anniversary Mass of 9/11 at St. Joseph Church, 6:00pm. Sep 20: Catechetical Sunday and Rel Ed Welcome Back Picnic at St. Mary Church, 9:00am, Picnic after classes.

Oct 3: Blessing of the Animals at St. Mary and St. Joseph, 11:00am.

Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Agnes at 4 p.m. and at St. Matthias at 5:30 p.m. | Sunday Mass at 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes and at 9:00 a.m. at St. Matthias. Confessions available on Saturdays and Thursdays. Daily Mass on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bereavement support group meets on Wednesday mornings at St. Matthias Church from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Contact Linda Young for more information.

Registration is open for Youth Ministry and Religious Education classes. Youth Ministry at St. John XXIII Catholic Community and classes for grades 1-9. Contact Meghan Cambridge for more details.

Support the upcoming Catholic Elementary School Collection 'Faith for the Future' on September 12/13. Your generosity helps provide children with exceptional education rooted in faith.

A message from Bishop Richard F. Reidy regarding the importance of supporting Catholic schools and nurturing the faith and future of children.

Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. at Canterbury, Sunday: 8:00 a.m. at Moosup, 10:30 a.m. at Plainfield. Weekday Mass on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in Plainfield, followed by Novena to St. Peregrine.

Reconciliation available on Saturdays from 3:30-4:00 p.m. in Canterbury or by appointment. Hospital & Home Visits can be requested for the sacrament of the sick. Baptism and Marriage arrangements should be made by contacting the office at least a year in advance.

September 5 & 6: Welcome to our parish community. Prayer List continues for several parish members. Mass and Holy Hour schedules for Thursdays and Fridays provided. Mark your calendar for upcoming special Masses and collections to be announced in the bulletin.

Reach out for any sacramental needs or pastoral visits at the listed contact information. Keep the parish prayer list in mind when offering prayers for those mentioned.

Stay connected with Knights of Columbus meetings, Rosary Guild gatherings, and Ladies Guild meetings. Join the Divine Mercy Ministry for Seniors or consider attending upcoming events like the Rosary Rally and the 40 Days for Life Campaign.