St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish

Starting in October, we will begin hosting a monthly Mom's group in Glastonbury Hall. This will be a time for mothers in all seasons within our community to connect and form fellowship. Children are more than welcome to come and play as well. First meeting will be on Sat. Oct. 17^th at 1:00PM.  For more information, please contact Emma Pollard (902-978-3628 or emma9668@gmail.com).

Due to an afternoon wedding ceremony, there will be no Sacrament of Confession scheduled on Saturday, October 03. Confession schedule for the rest of the week is unchanged, and nearby parishes have Saturday schedules for the sacrament. Thank you for your understanding.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 22-25. Fr. Abraham Joseph, OFM, Director of the Shrine of Bl. Frédéric Janssoone, will be coming to lead a mission for our parish.  Topics include: “Faith, Hope, and Love Bring us to the Eucharist”, “Life Experiences of the Saint with the Eucharist”, “The Mystic Encounter that transfigures our Lives”, and “Mary, Mother of the Eucharist”.  Fr. Abraham will be celebrating and preaching the weekend Mass for Christ the King, Nov. 21/22, and the Mission talks will begin on Sunday evening, November 22^nd, at 7PM, and follow each evening until November 25^th, after which we will have a closing reception.

Due to an afternoon wedding ceremony, there will be no Sacrament of Confession scheduled on Saturday, October 03. Confession schedule for the rest of the week is unchanged, and nearby parishes have Saturday schedules for the sacrament. Thank you for your understanding.

Join the choir for this year’s Christmas Concert at St. Dunstan’s Basilica! Practices begin Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30–8:30 PM in the SDU boardroom. The concert will feature Vivaldi’s Gloria, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and Fantasia Noel 2. Concert date: Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00 PM. For more information, contact Music Director Leo Marchildon at leomarchildon88@gmail.com.

The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mass and confession schedule will be cancelled. Regular office hours will resume the following business day.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 22-25. Fr. Abraham Joseph, OFM, Director of the Shrine of Bl. Frédéric Janssoone, will be coming to lead a mission for our parish.  Topics include: “Faith, Hope, and Love Bring us to the Eucharist”, “Life Experiences of the Saint with the Eucharist”, “The Mystic Encounter that transfigures our Lives”, and “Mary, Mother of the Eucharist”.  Fr. Abraham will be celebrating and preaching the weekend Mass for Christ the King, Nov. 21/22, and the Mission talks will begin on Sunday evening, November 22^nd, at 7PM, and follow each evening until November 25^th, after which we will have a closing reception.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our Parish Picnic a joyful and successful celebration! Special thanks to Ferdie Maramag and the Knights of Columbus, Gay Garvey and the CWL, and Brady Grant and the Youth Group for organizing the event; to all our generous volunteers and parishioners who joined us; and to Desmond Fall for making the gathering lively with his live music. We also thank Raymundo Yu and the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the fresh produce shared with our parishioners. Thank you all for making our parish family stronger through faith, fellowship, and joyful community! – Fr. Andrew Handrahan

Parishioners who can 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.   Thank you!

This ministry enables adults who are not Catholic and interested in learning more about the Catholic faith to attend weekly sessions. It is also for Catholic adults who have been baptized but have not had a chance to celebrate the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation. It is a time of faith-sharing and exploration with Fr. Andrew and members of the St. Dunstan’s Basilica Parish community. Sessions will begin this fall with in person gatherings in Glastonbury Hall. For those who are interested, please contact Sandra at catecheticsstdunstan@gmail.com.

Anyone interested in singing in this year’s Christmas Concert is invited to join choir practices beginning Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30–8:30 pm in the SDU Building boardroom. This year’s program features Vivaldi’s Gloria, Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and Fantasia Noel 2. The concert will be held Tuesday, December 22 at 7 pm. For information, contact Music Director Leo Marchildon at leomarchildon88@gmail.com.

Right after 10:00 AM Mass. Live Music • Snacks • Fellowship • Fun! Bring your family and friends and join us for a joyful time together! Enjoy some snacks, listen to live music, meet new friends, catch up with familiar faces, and celebrate our parish family! Everyone is welcome! Come and enjoy the fun — we’d love to see you there!

Please be advised that there will be no Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) on Friday, September 25, as Fr. Andrew will be leading a funeral prayer service outside the church. Thank you for your kind understanding.

on Saturday, Sept. 26^th, due to his responsibilities with the KoFC State.  Fr. Keith Kennific will be celebrating Mass that evening for our parish.  Welcome and thank you, Fr. Keith!

The collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will take place next weekend. When you give, your offering begins in our parish but reaches far beyond it. It helps support the mission of our diocese and joins the gifts of Catholics across the country in supporting the shared work of the Bishops of Canada. Together, this support makes possible work that no single diocese or eparchy could accomplish alone – from providing catechetical resources for families, young people and parishes, to promoting respect for human life and the dignity of every human person and accompanying migrants and refugees. Your gift helps strengthen the Church here at home and supports its mission across Canada. Please give prayerfully and generously next weekend. To donate online visit cccb.ca/donate.