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Cathedral Newsletter for October 2nd, 2022This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis with two services, Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am and Choral Eucharist (BAS) with the Blessing of Animals at 10:30 am. Our preacher will be Dean Beth Bretzlaff. Make sure to bring your pet to the 10.30 am service or watch online for a blessing! CLICK HERE to open the 8:30 Order of Service. The 10:30am service will be livestreamed and available on our Youtube channel by clicking on the link below. Please take note that the highway over western downtown Ottawa is closing for three-and-a-half days this weekend. The closure between the Carling Avenue and Metcalfe Street exits will also cause delays approaching the closure and along alternate routes. Leave extra time for your travel and stay safe. |
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Orange Shirt DayOrange Shirt Day began in 2013—but in reality it began in 1973 when six year old Phyllis Webstad entered the St. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of Williams Lake, BC. (https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html). Last year, the Government of Canada passed a bill naming September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which was proposed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as one of its 94 Calls to Action.
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Special VestryAs follow up to the annual Vestry meeting held March, this Special Vestry is planned to present and approve the audited financial statements. Members of the congregation interested in attending, or with questions should contact the cathedral office at info@ottawacathedral.ca or by calling (613) 236 - 9149. |
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A Familiar Practice ReturnsOn Harvest Thanksgiving, Sunday, October 9th, our Cathedral will return to the practice of receiving communion along the altar rail instead of at standing stations. If you have become acustomed to standing and wish to stand at the rail, please do. If you prefer to kneel, please do. If you need a little extra space around you, please take it. If stairs are an issue for accessing the rail, please use the ramp on the east side of the nave. Also, communion may be brought to those with mobility challenges, please just mention this to a sidesperson. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to Dean Beth. |
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Coffee Hour ReturnsAlso on Harvest Thanksgiving, we will return to the fellowship of coffee hour in the Great Hall following the 10:30 am service. What a gift to gather! |
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An Intergenerational EventPlease join us for an intergenerational event marking the Season of Creation, a global celebration and call to action for the Christian community. This year we will unite around the theme “Listen to the Voice of Creation" and the symbol of the burning bush. We will visit the story of God’s presence revealed to Moses through the burning bush. This holy fire affirmed that God heard the cries of all who suffered, and promised to be with us as we followed in faith to our deliverance from injustice. We reflect on the fires we see in the world today, the voices going unheard, and the ways God calls us into action. The session will take place after the 10:30 am service and will include lunch, a story, and group activities for adults and children alike.
Please register for this event below, or email to info@ottawacathedral.ca or call the cathedral office at (613) 236 9149.
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Homelessness and Affordable HousingThe Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of Ottawa have officially declared homelessness and affordable housing to be a priority for our church. In January of this year, Ottawa City Council unanimously declared an emergency on housing and homelessness. Yet despite the attention given to this issue, homelessness and the lack of affordable housing continue at unprecedented levels. Please click below to find some helpful questions for the candidates about their stand on this important issue. |
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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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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
Pray for all those who work for reconciliation.
Those on our Hearts
All those that we hold near who are ill or suffering and for the families and friends who care for them; an end to war and suffering, especially in Ukraine; remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people and their families, and pray for an end to gender-based violence.
Diocese of Ottawa
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Area Parish of Prescott-North Glengarry, The Reverend Bob Albert, The Venerable Frank Kirby; Diocesan Archives, Archivist Dr. Glenn Lockwood, and all volunteers.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
Archbishop Hosam Naoum.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Right Reverend Anna Greenwood-Lee, clergy, and people of the Diocese of British Columbia.
ELCIC Bishop Susan Johnson; Bishop Michael Pryse; the dean, council, and congregations of the Lower Mainland Region of the British Columbia Synod. Requests for prayer will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.
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