St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish

Our hope, this year, is to have in-person classes on Sunday mornings, with Public Health protocols being observed. Please contact Sandra Bourque,our parish catechetics coordinator, for registration:

catecheticsstdunstan@gmail.com

Word has been received from Public Health through the Diocese that mask-wearing is no longer required. Those who feel more comfortable wearing a mask are welcome to do so. For the present, masks will continue to be worn by inside greeters and ushers and by those distributing Holy Communion.

Please refrain from strong scents and perfumes at Mass. There are a number of people who have allergies, and are sensitive to them. Many thanks!

Envelopes for May have been attached to this week’s bulletin. Sincere thank you to those who have contributed thus far. For your information, our average annual fuel consumption, over the past five years, amounts to 53,351.96 liters, at an average yearly cost of $40,221.09. In addition to other conservation measures that have been taken, the Committee is currently investigating the enhancement of the church’s insulation. 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!

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).

Please note: Effective immediately preregistration is not necessary for weekday Masses. Names and contact information will be taken upon arrival. Preregistration remains a requirement for weekend Masses.

Please contact Jodi or Brady Grant ( bradyandjodi@gmail.com or (902-218-8282). You may request to have a candle burn in the Adoration Chapel. ($7 Mon –Sun). Please contact the Parish Office. This week the candles in the Chapel burn for: Souls in Purgatory(1).

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.

Tuesday and Thursday, 11-11:45 am;

Saturday, 2:15 to 3:15 pm.

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

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.

If you would like to get involved in Ministry at our Parish, we are looking for Readers for Masses. If you are interested, please call Barb Wonnacott at 902-393-4557.

If you would like to help out with greeting and showing people to their seats at Mass, please contact jawhite5414@gmail.com, brhood12@hotmail.com or the Parish Office. Everyone is most welcome. Thanks to all who are currently involved. We will have a special need for Christmas. Anyone who would like to help out only for December 24 and 25 will be most appreciated!

In response to COVID-19 precautions, missals will not be placed in the seats for the coming year. If you would like to order your own -- which would be taken with you and brought back home -- here are some options:

The St. Joseph Sunday Missal -- the one we have been ordering -- is available through Broughton's (www.bbroughton.com or 1-800-268-4449).

The Word Among Us (specify you want to order the “Complete Catholic Mass Readings for Canada” edition). The Word Among Us contains the readings and a commentary for each day. 7115 Guilford Dr. Suite 100, Frederick, MD, USA 21704-9804, wau.org or call 1-800-775-9673

Living with Christ: Novalis Periodical Dept., 1 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1, 1-800-387-7164, living@novalis.ca

A weekly gathering for young adults seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.

Hour of Adoration every Tuesday evening, 7:30 pm in Glastonbury Hall.

For more info, follow us on Facebook @Upper Room PEI.