The "Keep Christ in Christmas" Poster Contest will be held again this year.
The contest is open to 3 age groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-14.
There will be cash prizes in each age category.
The K of C will distribute packages during Sunday morning Catechetics.
Please contact Don Chevarie (902) 566-4337 for info.
The Knights of Columbus will hold their regular monthly council meeting Thursday, December 9 at 7 pm
in the council chambers.
Confirmation Candidates recently collaborated with the Knights of Columbus for the “Fill the Box Challenge.”
As a result of the generosity of the families of St. Dunstan’s Basilica Parish, we have filled the large box six times over! This was a very successful clothing drive that will provide warm clothing and coats to the Sisters of St. Martha who directly assist those who are struggling in the Charlottetown area.
During these weeks of Advent and leading up to Christmas, clothing will be delivered by our Catechetics program and the Knights of Columbus to Sister Aldona. Thanks to all!
In preparation for the new technology needed for the lift, a small equipment room will be constructed.
This work is scheduled to begin this week. As a result, there will be no Masses on Monday or Tuesday of this week.
Also note that this week’s Thursday Mass is at 9 am, not at noon.
Christmas Eve : 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm, and midnight.
Christmas Day—9am.
On-Line Registration will be available beginning this Thursday, December 10.
If you are registered for Mass, your envelopes are available with the greeters as you enter or leave the church.
For those who have not been using envelopes and would like to begin to do so, extra sets are available from the greeters.
When you begin to use them in the new year, be sure to put your name and address on them the first few times, so we have a record for receipt purposes.
You may also contact the Parish Office to pick up your envelopes. Many thanks to all!!
Please do not use 2022 envelopes in 2021
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 20 to be printed in the Bulletin.
Loved ones will be remembered at the Christmas Masses.
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.
The Holy Father is inviting us to participate in the diocesan phase of the Synod.
You’re encouraged to gather in COVID-conscious ways to pray and engage with the themes of the Synod.
Small groups are welcome to organize themselves. Call the parish office for assistance in this.
You can find more information and some helpful resources at
https://dioceseofcharlottetown.com/synod-of-bishops-for-a-synodal-church/
Envelopes are attached this week. Any consideration you are able to give is much appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
A gentle reminder: Please be aware of the collection basket available at the end of the aisle, either entering or leaving. Your financial support is needed and appreciated. Many thanks for your consideration.
In response to COVID-19 precautions, missals will not be placed in the seats for the present.
If you would like to order your own, some options:
The St. Joseph Sunday Missal: Broughton's ( www.bbroughton.com or 1-800-268-4449).
The Word Among Us (specify you wish to order the “Complete Catholic Mass Readings for Canada” edition):
7115 Guilford Dr. STE 100, Frederick, MD USA 21704-9804, wau.org or 1-800-775-9673
The Word Among Us contains the readings and a commentary for each day;
Living with Christ : Novalis Periodical Dept. 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1,
1-800-387-7164, living@novalis.ca
2022 Workbooks are in. Please pick up your copy in the vestry. This is a great resource.
The latest word is that the equipment should be here soon.
The Property and Finance Committee has been actively involved in this project, and we thank them for their diligence.
We will keep you informed.
Mass registration is available through our parish website: www.stdunstanspei.com
For those who would like someone to register for you, please telephone 902-892-9387 or 902-367-7829.
Please note: Pre-registration is not necessary for weekday Masses.
Names and contact information will be taken upon arrival.
Pre-registration remains a requirement for weekend Masses.