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Cathedral Newsletter for February 20th, 2022This week we will celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany with a Sung Eucharist (BAS) live-streamed at 10:30 am. Our preacher will be Student Intern Bob Albert. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing situation in downtown Ottawa, we will not be reopening for in-person worship this Sunday as planned. We hope to be able to do so next week. Please stay tuned. This Sunday's service will be available from our Youtube channel by clicking on the link below.
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Opening for In-Person Worship PostponedThe Cathedral has been advised to stay closed this weekend due to the ramping up of police activity in the downtown core. Please pray for all during this very difficult and volatile time.
Hopefully, on the 27th we will celebrate the Last Sunday after the Epiphany with two in-person services: Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am and Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10:30 am. For those not able to join us in-person, the 10:30 service will be livestreamed and available on our Youtube channel.
Please note the proof of vaccination accompanied by provincial ID is required for attendance at all services; pre-registration is not required. Masks must be worn at all times except when receiving communion, and congregational singing is not currently allowed.
The current downtown occupation, coming hard on the heels of the COVID lockdown, has been particularly stressful and hard on everyone's emotional and spiritual health. Please do reach out to Canon Doug Richards (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca) or Dean Beth Bretzlaff (beth.bretzlaff@ottawacathedral.ca) if you need support, prayers or simply a listening ear. Take good care, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Signs of Hope in the Fight Against Climate ChangeAs experts gathered in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference in late 2021, their message to the world was that there is an urgent need for humanity to change the way we live on the Earth and to find creative solutions to lower carbon emissions globally. We need to act as individuals, communities, and nations. In this third installment of an online lecture series to commemorate the 125th anniversary of our Diocese, a panel of climate change experts will help educate us and inspire action as we look forward to the future with hope. Please join in! |
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Pre-Vestry Finance MeetingFor those of you interested in a little more detail about the cathedral finances and/or this year's budget, the chair of our Finance and Property Panel, Mike Hudson will host a Zoom meeting the Wednesday before vestry. To register and receive Zoom connection details, click the button below or call or email the Cathedral office. |
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Black History Month Diocesan ServiceA celebration of Black History Month in song, scripture and prayer from our Cathedral with Dr. Joy Mighty preaching. This service will be available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa |
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Creating ConnectionsOur Diocese is proud to host Creating Connections – A Youth Mental Health Day! on Saturday, February 26th for youth in Grades 7-10 and Saturday, March 5th for young adults in Grades 11 through to University. Registration is required. Please find more information and the registration link at https://www.ottawa.anglican.ca, under the 'events' tab (see calendar dates February 26th and March 5th). |
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Annual Vestry via ZoomOur annual Vestry meeting will be held on Sunday, February 27th 2021 beginning at 1 pm on Zoom. Click the link below to register. Your vestry package will be sent to you by email as soon as it is ready. Please contact the cathedral office at 613.236.9149 if you have questions, need more information, or cannot participate via Zoom and wish to make other arrangements. |
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Music for SeniorsIn July we presented this unique project created by one of the choristers in our Cathedral Girls' Choir. This lovely initiative was the created by Aleesha Katary with her friend, Ally Guo as a way to bring high school students together with seniors in the community. Music for Seniors offers virtual concerts and this month they offer the newly released 13th concert in the series and their first holiday concert. Enjoy! |
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2021 Tax ReceiptsThank you for your continued financial support of our Cathedral during this difficult time. Although offerings were reduced in 2021, we managed to maintain our full staff and support for all of our ministries and programs. Thank you for your generosity. Tax receipts for all financial gifts made to the cathedral in 2021 have been mailed out. Please review yours and let us know if you have any questions. If you have not received yours, please contact the cathedral office at 613.236.9149 ext 29 or by email info@ottawacathedral.ca |
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To Keep in Our PrayersChrist Church Cathedral
All of our volunteers and staff who care for our Cathedral during this time.
Those on our Hearts
All those that we hold near who are ill or suffering and for the families and friends who are caring for them; all those whose lives and livelihoods are disrupted by the occupation of downtown Ottawa, especially the vulnerable, those in need and our Diocesan Community Ministries who serve them; all levels of government and our police forces as they seek to find a peaceful end to the current situation.
Diocese of Ottawa
The Right Reverend Shane Parker; The Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre, Sharon York, Executive Director, staff, and clients; the Diocesan Parish Ministry Committee, The Reverend Victoria Scott, Chair, and members.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
Christ Church, Nazareth, Israel.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend David Edwards, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Fredericton.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the Grand River and Thames Areas of the Eastern Synod; Peace Latvian Lutheran Church, Pastor Sylvia Zalts-Sipolins.
ACC/ELCIC
An end to human trafficking and slavery. Requests for prayer will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.
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