Cathedral Newsletter for May 15th, 2022
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Cathedral Newsletter for May 15th, 2022

Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa
Cathedral Newsletter for May 15th, 2022
Cathedral Newsletter for May 15th, 2022

Cathedral Newsletter for May 15th, 2022

This week we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter with two services, Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am and a Choral Eucharist (BAS) with Holy Baptism at 10:30 am. Our preacher will be Canon Doug Richards. 

Please note that masks are still required to be worn at all times in the cathedral and related spaces (except for receiving communion and for specific leadership roles). 

CLICK HERE to open the 8:30 Order of Service. 
CLICK HERE to open the 10:30 Order of Service.

The 10.30 am service will be livestreamed and available on our Youtube channel by clicking on the link below. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa

CLICK HERE to begin the service
Choral Evensong for Eastertide

Choral Evensong for Eastertide

1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 4 pm

Join us this Sunday afternoon for a Choral Evensong service, featuring members of the Cathedral choirs. These special services continue on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month concluding June 19th.

Please be advised that these services will be offered in-person only. Live-streaming will not be available.

Congratulations Bishop Shane on Honorary Doctorate

Congratulations Bishop Shane on Honorary Doctorate

Today, St. Paul's University confered an honorary doctorate on Bishop Shane. We join the entire community of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa is offering our congratulations!

“Bishop Shane Parker has been an important part of the SPU community for many years and it is a privilege for us to celebrate his contributions to the University, the Anglican Church and the broader Ottawa community by awarding him this honorary doctorate,” shared Chantal Beauvais, Rector of Saint Paul University.

For more infomation visit:

https://bit.ly/3Ned00Z

Read the full article here
Spring Toiletries Drive

Spring Toiletries Drive

May 15th to June 5th

As spring arrives, Ottawa's homeless and those living in precarious housing continue to struggle to meet their needs in life on the streets. In response, our Community Ministry Day Programs (The Well, St Luke’s Table and Centre 454) have joined together to organize a spring toiletries drive.

The following items are particularly needed: socks, men and women’s underwear, toothbrush/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, razors, toilet paper, lotion and sunscreen Please note that COVID protocols and personal hygiene considerations mean we can only accept unused, unopened items.

If you are unable to drop off a donation, and wish to support the campaign, please consider donating on line at http://the-well.ca/ways-to-give. 

Walking into the Peace of Spring

Walking into the Peace of Spring

A labyrinth event

In times of trouble, let your heart be settled by walking toward peace in the Labyrinth. On Sunday May 22nd at 2 pm, we hope you will join us outdoors, rain or shine, in-person. Meet at St. John's (325 Sandhill Road, Kanata) at the outdoor labyrinth behind the church hall.
 
Donations in support of the programming offered by the Cathedral Labyrinth Guild and St. John's South March are most welcome.
Community of the Cross of Nails

Community of the Cross of Nails

Celebrating Coventry Cathedral's diamond jubilee

Join in eight days of prayer and discussion, encompassing Coventry Cathedral’s Diamond Jubilee service on May 25th. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/reconciliation/community-of-the-cross-of-nails/gatherings

CLICk HERE for more information
Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come

26th May to 5th June

Light up the world in prayer! Last year, this great worldwide wave of prayer reached over 170 countries, across the boundaries of culture, denomination and history. Join in!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.thykingdomcome.global

CLICK HERE for more information
Maple syrup sales provide support to the Cathedral

Maple syrup sales provide support to the Cathedral

Greg and Helen Clark will be selling Land’s End maple syrup from their cottage sugar bush on Sunday, June 5th after the 10:30 am service.  All proceeds will be donated to the Cathedral Restoration Fund.  For information call (613) 729-5571.

Music for Seniors

Music for Seniors

And everyone else!

Last year 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 15th concert in the series. Enjoy!

For more infomation visit:

https://youtu.be/Z9JsvtFe-KY

CLICK HERE to begin your concert
Midweek Eucharist

Midweek Eucharist

Wednesdays at 12:05 noon

Join us at 12.05 pm for a lovely, quiet Eucharist using a liturgy from Iona. The service will be held in the Chancel. Please use the ramp on the east side of the Cathedral to access seating in the Chancel.

Memorial Flowers

Memorial Flowers

Remembering loved ones

Every Sunday we marvel at the beautiful flowers that adorn the Cathedral. Many of you will know that these flowers are dedicated by individuals and families to loved ones who have died, some recently and some longer ago, and all remembered with a special tribute.

If you are interested in making a memorial donation in remembrance on an upcoming Sunday, please contact the cathedral office at info@ottawacathedral.ca for more information. The dedication is noted each week in the Order of Service

To Keep in Our Prayers

To Keep in Our Prayers

Christ Church Cathedral
Give thanks for the ministry of Bishop Shane, and celebrate with him in the bestowal of a Doctorate Honoris Causa of Saint Paul University on May 13th. 
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 and for Ukraine, and an end to war and suffering.
Diocese of Ottawa
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, Sacred Circle; Area Parish of Mississippi Lake, The Venerable Brian Kauk, The Reverend Jonathan Askwith; all custodial staff serving the parishes and ministries of our diocese; vocations to the diaconate, priesthood and religious life.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem and Archbishop Hosam Naoum.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Right Reverend Michael Oulton, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Ontario.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The Assistants to the Bishop and the staff of the Saskatchewan Synod.
 
Requests for prayer will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.
Parking near Christ Church Cathedral

Parking near Christ Church Cathedral

Looking for parking near our Cathedral? Click on the following link to find a map and list of "Free on Sundays" parking spots, most of them within easy walking distance. Please direct questions or comments to info@ottawacathedral.ca.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.ottawacathedral.ca/df_media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjIvMDQvMTQvMTQvMDkvMTgvNWM3ZWY1YmYtMDBmMS00MjE5LThiZjctZThiOGE0ZGRlMjgyL0NhdGhlZHJhbCBwYXJraW5nIHZlciBBcHJpbCAxMiAyMDIyLnBkZiJdXQ/Cathedral%20parking%20ver%20April%2012%202022.pdf?sha=070b56c113f8cacf

CLICK HERE for parking map

More Information

Readings for Next Sunday
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 22nd, 2022
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 

Questions?

For more information on anything in this newsletter or if you are in need of pastoral care or other assistance,
please contact us by calling 613.236.9149 or emailing info@ottawacathedral.ca.

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