St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish

Our in-person classes for grades 2 and 9 continue this Sunday, and conclude next week, 10:00 –10:45. Grade 2 will meet in the lower level SDU Place, and Grade 9, in Glastonbury Hall. Thank you, as always, to our organizing group and our catechists!

THE GOSPEL OF MARK: Monday afternoons, March 1, 8, and 15, 2—3:15 pm in Glastonbury Hall. Presentation, questions, discussion, and prayer with particular passages. All welcome. Take your Bible.

Mass Readings for Sunday March 7

1st Reading: Exodus 20.1–17

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1.18, 22 –25++

Gospel: John 2.13–25

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all our donors for their kind support with both foods for our pantry and cash to allow us to serve those in need. During 2020 we assisted 31 adults and 14 children from 30 homes and on 64 occasions. During this period, we received $14,230.00 in donations and spent $20,147.00. We thank you for your past and future support in our work.

A Reminder of Recent Changes: The north door (Sydney St.) will be reserved for the choir. The group in the main church, who have been using that door (North side) will now use the center door. The South side group will use the newly refurbished door closest to Dorchester St. Our greeters will be there to guide you. Many thanks to them. Welcome back to the choir!

FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: Parishioners who are able to donate non perishable food items, please bring them to the weekend masses for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Donations may be left near the angel holy water fonts at the entrance to the church. Public Health protocols are followed. Thank you

Children at Mass should be accompanied to the washroom downstairs by a parent rather than going on their own. In the interest of safety, this is a prudent practice to follow. If your child has such a need, please go with them.

The Martha Spirituality Centre will remain closed for in-person programs until September 2021. However, the good news is that we have organized many programs to go forward on Zoom, so we will be zooming into 2021. To access a program, you must have downloaded Zoom on your computer (it’s free). When you register for a program, your facilitator will send you a link to access the program on that day. Please note the following: (A) There is no telephone access at the Martha Spirituality Centre. (B) All registrations have to be done on-line with the facilitator of each program. She/he will let you know the process of payment for each program. (C) Any inquiries by phone will be to Sr. Gemma Dunn at 902-892-3179. (D) Our brochure can be viewed through the diocese of Charlottetown website www.dioceseofcharlottetown.com and through the Sisters of St. Martha website www.peimarthas.com/programs

If you have been using envelopes, and did not receive a new set for 2021, please contact the Parish Office. Extra sets of envelopes, for those who would like to begin using them, are available at the entrance to the church from the greeters. No need to sign up. Simply put your name and address on the first few envelopes you use in the new year. Automatic debit and E-transfer options are also available. Please contact the Parish Office for info. Thanks so very much for your ongoing financial support in this trying time.

Registration is available at our parish website: www.stdunstanspei.com

For those who would like someone to register for you, please telephone one of the following (902-367-7829, 902-892-9387 or 902-621-1988).

With cold weather with us, it would be helpful if people could begin to arrive for Mass a little earlier than at present, if possible. This will lessen the likelihood of some having to wait outdoors. Thank you for your consideration!

A sincere thank you to those who have contributed thus far. It is realized that this is a time of financial challenge for many. We are sensitive to that. Any consideration you are able to give is much appreciated. Thank you for your support!

2020 receipts have been available the past couple of weeks from the greeters. If you haven’t yet received yours, please contact the Parish Office. They can be picked up there during regular office hours, mailed to you, or sent electronically. Thank you for your regular financial support.

Tuesday and Thursday, 11-11:45 am;

Saturday, 2:15 to 3:15 pm.

All downstairs in Glasonbury Hall. Use Dorchester St. Entrance.

PEI PUBLIC HEALTH requires everyone in public spaces, including places of worship, to wear a mask. Wear your mask in church and at all parish functions. Thank you for helping to guard against the spread of COVID-19, and for protecting each other, especially our vulnerable brothers and sisters

Weekday - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday –9 am.

We are currently limited to 10—in addition to the presider, reader, and sacristan — at our weekday Masses. Please register on-line, as before.