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Cathedral Newsletter for April 2nd, 2023This week we will celebrate the Sunday fo the Passion (Palm Sunday) with two services, Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am and Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10:30 am. Palms will be available at both services. Our preacher will be Canon Rob Heard. 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. |
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Cathedral Council UpdateOn Saturday, March 25th, our new council gathered for a retreat in the Great Hall. We prayed together, connected, and did planning. We have a great leadership team and you can look forward to regular updates from us. Many of you participated in the Diocesan Shape of Parish Ministry Consultation, in which every parish participated. All the responses, along with all parish statistics were compiled, and common themes and priorities were identified. Please click on the link to read Bishop Shane's most recent letter and the Eleven Actions document. If you would like more information, please be in touch with the Dean. |
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Spring Cleaning of the CathedralWe are all so very excited to see everyone returning to church as we make our journey through Lent to our first unrestricted celebration of Easter in three years. In readiness, we would like to "look our best". You are invited to join us on Saturday morning April 1st to roll up your sleeves and help put the shine back on the pews and all of the surround of our Cathedral home. All cleaning supplies will be provided, as well as refreshments in the Great Hall. |
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Making Palm Crosses for Palm SundayPalm Sunday is on April 2nd, and anyone who is interested in the art of making palm crosses is invited to join in this session in the Great Hall. For information please contact Judith O'Rourke. |
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Lenten Bible StudyJoin Canon Rob Heard for the final session of study and reflection on passages found in the middle section of the book of Isaiah, commonly called the "Book of Consolation." These passages, the Servant Songs, appear in our lectionary over Christmas and also during Holy Week. They were seminal in the development of Christian theology and have provided inspiration for the arts - music, visual representation and poetry. “The final passage we will be discussing this week is Isaiah 52:13-15, 53:1-12.” The study will be held in the Lackey Room at noon. Please bring a bag lunch. Everyone is welcome! |
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Holy Week Resource for Personal DevotionTravel Holy Week with Understanding the Cross: A Home-Based Holy Week Devotional on Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”, seven ways of looking at the cross using Jesus’ traditional “seven last words" are explored. |
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Services for Holy Week and EasterPalm Sunday, April 2th |
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Cathedral Girls Perform Stabat MaterFor the first time in four years, the Cathedral Girls Choir will sing Giovanni Pergolesi's setting of the "Stabat Mater" at 3 pm on Good Friday. This sacred concert provides an opportunity to deepen and enrich our experience of Holy Week. Pergolesi's haunting score perfectly paints the heart-rending scene at the foot of the cross in music that is both direct and intimate. |
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Memorial Flowers for EasterThis year the cathedral will again be dressed for the season with memorial flowers - and we will be able to enjoy them in person! To make a memorial donation contact the cathedral office by email at info@ottawacathedral.ca or by phone at 613.236.9149. The names of those being memorialized will be printed in the Order of Service for Easter Sunday. |
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Remembering loved ones with Altar FlowersEach week the flowers on the high altar are dedicated in memory of family or friends of cathedral members. The dedication is noted each week in the Order of Service. We do have some openings in the schedule which resumes again after Easter. Please be in touch with the cathedral office if you are interested in dedicating flowers one week between now and July. |
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To Keep in Our PrayersChrist Church Cathedral
For one another as we walk this Holy Week together.
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.
Diocese of Ottawa
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Ascension House directors and staff; vocations to the priesthood; the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, Ottawa representative, Paul Dumbrille, and all parish representatives; all Parish Administrators.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and The Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem and Archbishop Hosam Naoum.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The theological colleges and training programs within the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada: The Atlantic School of Theology, Montreal Diocesan Theological, College, and Queen’s College.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) The congregations of the Northwestern Ontario area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod; Martin Luther Lutheran Church and their pastor Judith Kiersche. Requests for prayer may be sent to the office at info@ottawacathedral.ca and will be prayed for during the week by our Clergy and Prayer Team.
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Free Sunday ParkingJust 300 metres away from the Cathedral, both sides of the Library and Archives at 395 Wellington offer lots of free parking on Sundays. Looking for more 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. |
