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Cathedral Newsletter for June 26th, 2022This Sunday we celebrate the Third Sunday after Pentecost with two services, Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am followed by a Sung Eucharist (BAS) at 10:30 am. Our preacher will be Canon Doug Richards. Three different age-appropriate packages will be available at the back of the Cathedral for use by children during worship. And in the fall, a new intergenerational events-based form of Christian education will begin. Thanks to Natasha for her perserverance during the pandemic and her creativity going forward! CLICK HERE to open the 8:30 Order of Service. The 10.30 am service will be livestreamed and available on our Youtube channel by clicking on the link below. |
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Spreading the Wings of HopeA 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. |
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Arts for SeniorsThis month we are so pleased to again offer you a program created by Aleesha Katary with her friend, Ally Guo as their way to bring high school students together with seniors in the community. Formerly referred to as Music for Seniors, they are rebranding as Arts for Seniors as those involved continue to expand the gifts they offer each month. We offer our congratulations to Aleesha as she was recently featured in the RCCO's (Royal College of Canadian Organists) annual student recital. You can find the concert at this link (at 22.00) until the end of August: http://www.rcco-ottawa.ca/Student%20Recital.html. Enjoy! |
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Bloodline - A one-person playAlbert Dumont, Spiritual Teacher in Residence at the Cathedral and Ottawa’s poet laureate, will present Bloodline. Bloodline is a play by and featuring master storyteller and Indigenous Elder Albert Dumont, co-created by Phil Jenkins. Following on from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee recommendations, Anishinaabeg Albert Dumont is invited to give a talk to the Kanata chapter of the fictional "Dominion Club of Canada." Weaving autobiography, poetry and photography, Albert creates a powerful story of one indigenous man’s spiritual journey. An unforgettable piece of theatre. (Recommended for ages 13+). |
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Midweek EucharistJoin 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. |
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Memorial FlowersEvery 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 |
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Parking near Christ Church CathedralLooking 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 appreciating the situation can change without notice due to special events and/or construction. Please direct questions or comments to info@ottawacathedral.ca. |
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To Keep in Our PrayersChrist Church Cathedral
Give thanks for our Algonquin Teacher in Residence, Albert Dumont.
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; Ascension House staff and Senior Staff; St. Paul’s, Renfrew, The Reverend Carol Hotte; The Parish of West Quebec, The Venerable Eric Morin, The Reverend Susan Lewis; St. Thomas the Apostle, Stittsville, The Reverend Lee Lambert.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
Archbishop Hosam Naoum.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Right Reverends David Parsons (Bishop), The Right Reverends Joey Royal, Annie Ittoshat, and Lucy Netser (Suffragan Bishops), clergy and people of the Diocese of the Arctic.
ELCIC
The congregations of the northern area of the Saskatchewan Synod.
Requests for prayer will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.
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