Dear Friends,

As you know, in Ontario and around the world, there is an alarming increase in offensive or hateful words, actions, and political posturing directed at the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As followers of Jesus, we are rightfully concerned and vigilant when we see any individual or group being unjustly targeted. In the Baptismal Covenant of our Church, we vow “to seek and serve Christ in all persons; to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being.”...

Last weekend we had a very successful Doors Open event thanks to the many volunteers who came out to welcome visitors new and returning. Over 200 people dropped in to experience the many aspects of our cathedral including the labyrinth, the columbarium, and the diocesan hymn sing. Thank you to all who greeted, sang, answered questions and offered hospitality and refreshments to all of our guests!

Please join us for our final intergenerational event of the school year this Sunday, June 11th. We will meet at the colouring table in the Great Hall at 11:45 am before heading to lunch, a story and kite making to celebrate the Season of Pentecost.

Please email info@ottawacathedral.ca or talk to Natasha to reserve your spot.

Join Canon Doug on Wednesday, June 14th at Occo Kitchen  (the corner of Bay and Albert) to explore the questions of Faith, Life, and how we encounter God in our daily lives.

To help the restaurant plan for our event please let Canon Doug know that you will be attending (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca).

Come and celebrate the end of term with a parish BBQ hosted by the Cathedral Men! It is a great time to gather with friends and neighbours, new and old. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Aboriginal Parade Committe invites you to join the celebrations Sunday, June 18th beginning at 12:30 pm. Cross the street to the Garden of the Provinces and enjoy craft vendors, refreshments and drummers.

Please be advised that the regular live streaming of our 10:30 am services will take a summer recess after the broadcast of our service for Sunday, June 18th. We look forward to welcoming you back to the online experience on Sunday, September 11th. Hopefully you will worship with us in person or join another Anglican service online from around our diocese or the world!

We will hold our final weekday service on Wednesday June 28th for the summer. We wish everyone a lovely summer break and look forward to seeing you back in September.

Can you help just once a year (or more) with our Sunday coffee hour?  No experience needed. Please contact Jane Morris at info@ottawacathedral.ca or sign up on Sunday by adding your name to our list of coffee hour volunteers. Families/groups are also welcome to sign up as a unit. 

Generally we need a minimum of four people for coffee hour and two during the summer months when we serve lemonade  You will be contacted in advance to choose when you would like to help.

Please consider signing up for this valuable ministry.  Our goal is to have a roster of at least 100 volunteers.   Many hands make light work.

In the fall, Cathedral Women will make a decision about whether to have a bazaar on the last Saturday of November or a mini bazaar on the next day, Sunday, as we did for the last two years.

Some of you like to donate to the gift and travel table; that is appreciated so do collect items. However, we will not be having Attic Treasures as our volunteers are not numerous enough to support this venture. Books, less than five years, old are welcome and, of course, jewellery and knitting. A Christmas table is a possibility if we have enough volunteers to help. If you have rhubarb, we would love to have it to freeze now and prepare pies in the fall. We would also appreciate baked goods in November and a reminder will be sent closer to the time. Thank you!

Each 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 summer schedule. Please be in touch with the cathedral office if you are interested in dedicating flowers for a Sunday in July, August or September.

Just 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.

Readings for Next Sunday

Third Sunday after Pentecost - June 18th 2023
Readings: Genesis 18:1-15; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8

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.