Examination of Conscience

A reading from the book of the prophet, Isaiah (35:1-4, 10)
1The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus 2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and shouting. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty of our God
3 Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees.4 Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.”
10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
The word of the Lord

EXAMINATION OF CHRISTIAN LIVING DURING ADVENT

(This examination of conscience is based on Isaiah 35:1-4, 10, and was used at our recent Advent Service of Reconciliation.)

Isaiah says:/ “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom;/ like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing…”///
Here, the prophet speaks of a time when what is shriveled and bleak and barren will be brought to life. He speaks of a better time, a time that will be brought about by the power and love of Christ, the coming Messiah/… Am I a hopeful person? Do I believe that the world can be made better? Do I try to improve my part of the world; my home and family, my community?//
Isaiah’s image of a desert blooming also makes us think of the wonders of God’s creation/…Do I appreciate that creation? Do I respect the environment? Do I value and practice good stewardship of our resources? Do I think about what we are leaving to the next generation?

Lord, come and save us.

Isaiah says:/ “Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees”///… Here, the prophet speaks words of encouragement/…Do I encourage other people? Do I accept encouragement from others? Do I build people up? Am I concerned about the needs of others? Do I show concern by my actions for those who are in difficulty? Do I act fairly and justly toward others? Do I seek justice for others? Am I a good neighbour, a loving husband or wife, a responsible parent, a dedicated priest or sister?//
Isaiah’s words about “hands” and “knees” remind us of the marvel of the human body/…Do I care for my own body, getting proper exercise, eating carefully? Do I admit to and deal with my addictions? Do I respect the bodies of others? Do I seek to develop a healthy sexuality, built on the principles of the gospel?

Lord, come and save us

Isaiah says:/ “Say to those of a fearful heart, Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God…He will come and save you”//…

Here, Isaiah speaks of moving away from fear toward the peace that comes from courage/…Do I act toward others in such a way that I help them to be brave? Do I avoid any behaviour that would bully or frighten or threaten another person? How do I use power in my life? Do I face my own fears?…
Isaiah also speaks of God as Saviour/…How often do I think of God? Do I pray? Do I worship regularly in Church with my community? Do I support the work of my parish? Do I take who I am as a Christian seriously? Does the gospel of Jesus influence my attitudes and decisions? Do I know God loves me? What is the main focus of my preparation for Christmas?

Lord, come and save us.

Isaiah says: / “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing, everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away”//…
The prophet is reassuring us of God’s forgiveness, that sinners…you and I… are taken back and given another chance, a new life/…Do I forgive others? Do I give others a “second chance”, an opportunity for a better life? How do I handle the desire to “get even”? Do I struggle with hurts from the past?/… The words of Isaiah also remind us of the need to forgive ourselves/…Do I try to let go of my past mistakes? Do I accept forgiveness - from God, from others? Do I look to our celebration of Christ’s birth as a sign of God’s love and mercy for me and for all people?

Lord, come and save us

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Eucharistic Procession June 22 Timings and Route

St Dunstan’s Basilica Parish will be holding a Eucharistic Procession on the 22nd June immediately following the Sunday 10 am Mass.  The 22nd June marks the Feast Day of Corpus Christi – the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

To mark that occasion St Dunstan’s Basilica will be holding a Eucharistic Procession.  The Eucharistic Procession is a significant spiritual event for our Parish and Catholic faith community and in many parishes and dioceses around the world, the Solemnity is celebrated by processing the Eucharist within their communities in which Catholics display our love for Jesus to the Public.  The Eucharistic Procession is part of our Parish's efforts to foster faith and devotion, celebrating the presence of Christ in the Blessed SacramentThe details of the Procession are contained below.

Proposed Procession Timings and Route

The Procession will start at approximately 11:00 AM although the lead up will be initiated during the Mass.  The Procession will end with Benediction on the steps of the Basilica ending at 11:40 AM.  The following route is proposed:  The Procession will leave from in front of St Dunstan’s Basilica on Great George Street, make its way down Sydney Street to Queen Street, then down to Water Street, then to Great George Street and then finishing where it started in front of St Dunstan’s Basilica. 

There will be a cake and ice cream served after the event with coffee, tea and beverages available.  Parishioners are welcome to bring assorted sweets for sharing. 

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Eucharistic Procession

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Confession Schedule Update

Please note that there will be no Sacrament of Confession on Thursday, June 19. If you wish to go to Confession that day, you are welcome to do so at one of our nearby parishes.

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Lift Still Under Repair

The lift is still under repair, and we understand that this has taken longer than expected. We sincerely apologize for the continued inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we
work to have it resolved as soon as possible.

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Eucharistic Procession – June 22

Come walk with us in faith and joy! Join the Corpus Christi Procession - the BODY AND BLOOD of CHRIST after the 10:00 AM Mass, Volunteers are welcome for the procession, liturgy, or reception. Sign up at the back of the church or contact the parish office.

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OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

Explore the Catholic Faith: Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more? Join the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) sessions starting in October with Fr. Krys and our parish team. In-person and Zoom options available. Contact: stanula67@gmail.com or catecheticsstdunstan@gmail.com or the parish office.

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Catholic Women’s League

Are you ready to transform your spiritual life, serve others and act on social justice issues? This change is possible when you join the Catholic Womens’ League. It has these values at the heart of its mission. Please contact Gay Garvey, 902-218-3003.

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Hearing Loop

Available in the two centre rows of the church. Please let us know if it is working for you.

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Pipes and Pizza June 28

St. Dunstan’s Basilica in Charlottetown will be host to “Pipes & Pizza”, an introduction to the pipe organ offered by Leo Marchildon and members of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO). Music students will have the opportunity to try out the 3 manual Casavant and receive helpful hints on how to adapt their pieces for the King of Instruments. Following an “organ crawl” and instructive demonstration, the students and parents can enjoy fellowship and pizza downstairs. The fun begins on Saturday June 28 at 10 am in the choir loft of the Basilica. Admission is free but registration is required by contacting Leo at leomarchildon88@gmail.com

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Progressive Organ Concert June 22

The Royal Canadian College of Organists presents a Progressive Organ Concert on Sunday 22 June, a traveling concert that visits 3 of Charlottetown’s historic churches.
1:30 – St Paul’s Anglican (101 Prince St)
2:30 – Trinity United (corner of Prince and Richmond)
3:30 – St. Dunstan’s Basilica (Great George Street)
Admission is by free-will offering, with proceeds supporting the Dr. Alan Reesor Memorial Scholarship which is used to encourage young local musicians to study the pipe organ. You may choose to attend one, two, or all three portions of the concert. Regardless of your choice, you can anticipate a delightful afternoon of music.

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Tip-Tap Now at the Basilica

A Tip Tap device is now set up at the back of the church entrance. It’s a quick and easy way to make a contactless donation with just a tap. If you would like a tax receipt, please continue using your donation

envelopes. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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St. Dunstan’s Basilica Audio Tour

An audio tour has been developed for parishioners and the general public You can access the tour by the following link or scanning the QR code:

https://www.youraudiotour.com/tours/welcome-to-st-dunstan-s-cathedral-basilica.

You can listen anywhere, but it is best when following along at the Basilica. Thanks to Dr. Ariana Patey, the voice of the audio tour; Joseph Chevarie, for recording the audio, Fr Blair Bernard, consultant for history and theological content, Don Chevarie for the photographs and Gwen Chevarie, content developer. Your dedication and hard work in supporting our Basilica is truly appreciated.

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Diocesan Jubilee for Families

Sunday, August 10. Join us at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre for a special family celebration, including outdoor Mass at 2:00 pm with Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA, and fun activities for all ages! (Rain date: August 17) More info: dioceseofcharlottetown.com/jubilee

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Holy Hour

Each First Friday following the 9 am Mass. Intentions of the Church—local and universal—
our community, our world, and all of your personal needs are remembered. All welcome.

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Catechetics

We would like to thank Gay Garvey and members of the St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish Catholic Women's League who gave thank you cards to the 18 children celebrating First Holy Communion after Mass on Sunday, May 4. Their kind words of encouragement and congratulations, as well as a beautiful
bookmark to remember the special day, was very appreciated by children and their families!

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