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Cathedral Newsletter for December 25th, 2022Please come and celebrate Christmas at our Cathedral! Christmas Eve at the 7 pm Choral Eucharist, the Christmas gospel will be read, interspersed with carols and motets. At the 10 pm Festal Eucharist, Bishop Shane Parker will preach, and the music will feature a brass ensemble as well as our choirs. CLICK HERE to open the 7pm Order of Service The 10pm service on Christmas eve will be livestreamed and available on our Youtube channel by clicking on the link below. Christmas morning at the 8.30 am the Holy Eucharist (BCP), Canon Doug Richards will preach. At the 10.30 am Choral Eucharist (BAS), Dean Beth Bretzlaff will share a Christmas story with the children at the creche. CLICK HERE to open the 8:30 Order of Service |
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A Christmas Message from Dean BethDear Friends, Walking one afternoon in the cold, locked-down and lonely world of last Christmas, a flash of red caught my eye. Thinking it was a cardinal, I readied my camera and searched the bare branches of a nearby tree. ... |
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Christmas Blessings for EveryoneA special thank you this week to the Pastoral Care team, organized by chief elf Tom, who have gathered poinsettias and created beautiful gift bags. Members of the team delivered them with baked treats and messages from the Dean. To the many volunteers who have faced down the weather to adorn the cathedral for this year's Christmas services, we are so very grateful. We take this opportunity to extend our wishes for a blessed Christmas to everyone who has continued to support the cathedral this year with their time, talent and resources. We look forward to rising in the new year to the wonders that are yet to unfold. |
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Compline for Advent on Friday EveningThis beautiful service is being offered for the final time this season in-person and live-streamed on Friday evening at 9 pm. Canon Doug Richards and Andrew McAnerney will lead this restful way to end the week! |
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Cathedral Office Hours over ChristmasMay each and everyone of you have a very blessed Christmas! It will be wonderful to celebrate the season with a full slate of services - please join us in person or online. Please note that the Cathedral offices and building will be closed from Monday, December 26th through Monday, January 2nd, with the exception of Sunday, January 1st (when our service with the Primate will be at noon, followed by a reception). This means that the Wednesday 12.05 pm Eucharist is cancelled on December 28th. For pastoral emergencies, please call (613) 236-9149 ext 19 or email Canon Doug (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca). We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! |
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New Year’s Day Eucharist and Festive ReceptionOur Cathedral and Diocese will worship together at noon on Sunday, January 1st, 2023, with Bishop Shane celebrating and Archbishop Linda Nicholls preaching, followed by a festive reception in the Great Hall. Come one, come all and ring in the New Year! This service will be offered both in-person or online at https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa |
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Offering Envelopes Ready for 2023As we all prepare to say goodbye to this 2022 year, and look forward with hope to what 2023 has to offer, we remind you that boxes of offering envelopes are now available. If you use envelopes to make your regular contributions and plan to be in the neighbourhood, are attending any services and/or have other members you might be able to pick up for, please contact the cathedral office. To sign up for Pre-Authorized Remittances (PAR) or to discuss other options for giving, send an email to the cathedral office or call us at 613.236.9149. We extend our gratitude to everyone for the generous gifts made this year. We look forward to seeing you in the new year. |
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Join the "Livestreaming" TeamLivestreaming Cathedral services depends on a small but dedicated team of volunteers to managed the system from the sacristy. Ideally we are looking for individuals available once monthly on Sunday mornings and/or for special services. If you, or someone you know is interested in this (not overly technical) way of serving the cathedral, please speak with Dean Beth. |
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To Keep in Our PrayersChrist Church Cathedral
For all those who travel over this season.
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.
Diocese of Ottawa
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; and for the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem and Archbishop Hosam Naoum.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Director Joe Vecsi and the staff of Communications and Information Resources; Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Amal Attia and the staff of Financial Management and Administration.
ELCIC Carmen Ramirez, Assistant to the National Bishop, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Assistant to the National Bishop for Worship. Requests for prayer will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.
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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. |
