St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish

December 24 6:00 PM Christmas Eve

December 24 12 Midnight Midnight Mass

December 25 10:30 am Christmas Day

December 26 Boxing Day NO MASS

The Knights of Columbus are conducting a poster contest for parish youths between the ages of 5 and 14. Cash prizes will be awarded. Please contact Don Chevarie for a package of information (902)566-4337.

Invitation to attend a gathering following the Saturday 5 pm Mass December 7 in the Knight of Columbus room. The topic is Our Lady of Miraculous Medal. There will be light lunch, fellowship and rosary. Please enter via the Adoration Chapel side entrance (Dorchester Street) for information, contact Ray /Marilyn Yu 902-628-2397, raymaryu@hotmail.com

Discussion group for Adults 16+ on the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be held before the 10:30 mass on Sunday mornings (starting December 1st). We will meet in the parish office from 9:15- 10:15. Bring a copy of the Catechism if you have one, but we'll have extra copies if you don't. Contact Pat Wiedemer for more information, stdunstanscatechism@gmail.com

As has been mentioned at the Saturday Mass and at some of the weekday Masses over the past couple of weeks, a number of requests have been made to move the Saturday evening Mass to an earlier time during the dark and cold months. Any feedback received following those announcements has been favourable to the change. Effective Saturday, December 14, Mass will be begin at 4 pm. The plan is to resume the 5 pm time in the spring. Note this is for the Saturday Mass only. The Saturday Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated from 2:45 to 3:30, effective that date.

Would you like to be involved in a parish outreach ministry—ways of living the gospel message with those in particular need of attention and care? Stay tuned for more information.

2020 envelopes are now available. Anyone not currently using and wanting them for the new year, there are additional sets at the back of the church. Please fill out the sheet available with info needed for tax receipts. For a change of address or phone number, please contact the parish office. Thank you for your financial support of the parish. It is appreciated and needed.

Donations may be made “In Memory of Loved Ones” towards the cost of Christmas flowers by placing their name, your name & envelope number in the collection basket, or drop into the Parish office. Please have names submitted to the office by December 17 to be printed in the Bulletin. Loved ones will be remembered at the Christmas Masses.

As earlier this year, the parish is partnering with the Holland College Heritage Carpentry Program to re- build/repair the front doors of the church. As you likely have noticed the south doors have been removed, and are being worked on.

ST. DUNSTAN’S ST. VINCENT DE PAUL would like to thank all parishioners who donate non perishable food items on the 1st Sunday of each month to help keep our pantry stocked for those in need of food. Since the ban on using plastic bags has come into effect, parishioners have used their own cloth bags when donating food. As of this week we have a yellow bin at the entrance of the church with cloth grocery bags that can be taken to replace any bags that you drop off with food in them. Thanks for your generosity.

Be a Greeter at Mass! A wonderful way to volunteer at the parish. Be a warm welcome and a smiling face as you greet those attending Mass. This ministry is open to parishioners in junior high through adulthood. Families are encouraged to serve together as well as catechism classes. Please contact Gwen through the parish office 902-894-3486 or see the sign up sheet at the church entrance.

The Crew is a great place to ask questions and learn about our Catholic faith through games, talks and praise & worship. If you are in grades 8-12, join us in the Glastonbury Hall of St. Dunstan's Basilica every Thursday from 7 – 9pm. "You, dear young people, are not the future but the now of God." - Pope Francis

Religious education classes will begin this weekend. Registration forms are available at the back of the church or can be sent to you via email. Classes are for grades K through 9 and are held on Sunday mornings from 9-10:15 am in the Basilica lower level. Please contact Pat Wiedemer for more information at stdunstanscatechism@gmail.com.