On Tuesday, June 1st, our Diocese moved to the Green stage rules of our pandemic plan. What this means for our Cathedral is that masking will be optional in all spaces.

Please follow your own level of comfort, and also respect the comfort level of others. Masks will continue to be made available at reception and the Sparks Street entrance.

Thinking of joining our Boy or Girl Choirs in September? Come to an OPEN REHEARSAL and PIZZA PARTY on Thursday, June 16th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. You'll be welcomed by our current team of boys, girls and adult singers, experience a short, vibrant rehearsal and cap it off with pizza and games. An ideal introduction to all we offer young people who love to sing.

Interested? Speak with either James Calkin james.calkin@ottawacathedral.ca or Andrew McAnerney andrew.mcanerney@ottawacathedral.ca to get more information.

The Cathedral Men are inviting you and yours to enjoy a BBQ after the 10:30 am service on Sunday, June 19th. See you on the Forecourt!

Join us Sunday afternoon, June 19th for the final Choral Evensong, featuring members of the Cathedral choirs. This special service is offered in Celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in this series.

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

After four plus years as our Assistant Organist, Nicholas Walters has announced that he will be leaving his post at the end of the summer. During his time here Nick has lifted up our corporate song, supported our work with the choristers, and become a valued and respected member of our Cathedral's music team and of the wider parish community.

Thank you, Nick, for your faithful service! In the coming weeks Director of Music James Calkin, in consultation with Dean Beth, will be undertaking a search to fill this role and position the Cathedral Music Ministry for its continued leadership and excellence in sacred music.

On Wednesday, June 22nd from 7:00-8:15 p.m., there will be a workshop via Zoom on the topic.

This is a joint HELP Ottawa initiative in which Christ Church Bells Corners is a partner. (This event is also being promoted through Compassionate Ottawa's upcoming City-wide initiative Together Ottawa Ensemble.)

A Thousand Doves are in flight in Christ Church Cathedralt!

This unique installation of paper origami doves created by a dedicated team of dove-makers across the Diocese symbolizes a renewed commitment refugee sponsorship, celebrates the contribution of refugees in our communities, and raises awareness of the urgent need to do more. The Thousand Doves Project is part of an ongoing fundraising effort in support of our shared Refugee Ministry. Additional contributions are welcome and will help this life-giving ministry be even stronger.

The installation will be in place from June 4th until June 28th in the sanctuary. Visit the thousand doves during a Sunday service, or weekdays between 10 am and 2 pm.

Join us at 12.05 pm for a lovely, quiet Eucharist. The service for the first Wednesday of the month will be from the BAS (p 230) with language of the BCP. The other weeks a liturgy from Iona will be used.

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.

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

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.

Readings for Next Sunday
Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 19th, 2022
1 Kings 19:1-4, 8-15a; Psalm 149, 150; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

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.