The Wild Ride is a nationwide special effort to support the work of PWRDF. Last year, we did much more than ride bicycles. People undertook other special efforts such as a run or a walk. They sang, danced, knitted or simply donated. Anything is possible if it can help raise support be fun to do. Together, we had a lot of fun for an important relief and development work. To acknowledge this, the theme at the Cathedral will be . . .

“For those who walk in fear and hunger”

Our focus will be the peoples of East Africa – Tanzania, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia where unbelievable numbers have fled for their lives in the midst of war and drought. We are looking for people who want to help to make events at the Cathedral this year a success.

To read more:  Wild Ride. To help: Paul Kompass, 613-228-2195 land line, 613-277-4122 mobile, kompasshouse@bell.net. Paul will be at a table in the Great Hall after the 10.30 am service as well. Come join us in this great endeavour to help others!

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.

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

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - July 23rd 2023
Readings: Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 

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.