"In our baptismal covenant 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. This is clearly intended to be accompanied by meaningful action." - Excerpt from Bishop Shane's Charge to Synod.

Read the Bishop's Charge in full

The Very Rev'd Canon Richard Sewell is the Dean of St George's College in Jerusalem, the Anglican centre for pilgrimage in the Holy Land. Dean Richard was ordained priest twenty years ago and served for fifteen years as a parish priest in a variety of churches in the Diocese of Southwark in London. He has now worked for five years in Jerusalem. Dean Richard is married to JulieAnn and they have two adult children who live in London.

Canon Richard and JulieAnn are attending our Diocesan Synod, preaching at our Cathedral, and attending the National House of Bishops next week with Bishop Shane. Please welcome them!

For several years, PWRDF has supported the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza with surgical equipment, improved access to health care and during emergencies. After the violence this past weekend, its director, Suhaila Tarazi, issued an emergency appeal. PWRDF has responded with a grant of $30,000. This grant will cover the cost to employ six additional nurses, two doctors, five operating room specialists, one psychosocial specialist and four cleaners to work at the hospital for the next three months.

Archbishop Linda Nicholls and Bishop Susan Johnson (ELCIC) issued a joint statement decrying the war and offered a prayer for the victims and their grieving families, and for peace.

Prayers for Healing will now be offered on the fourth Sunday of the month, immediately following the 10.30 am service. Come to the Chapel of Reconciliation during the postlude and our clergy will pray for your needs (or those you love) and anoint you on the forehead with oil for healing. 

 If you would like to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, have a pastoral visit or desire prayer at any other time, please speak to our clergy.

Come and enjoy these meditative and lovely evensong services featuring the Cathedral choirs. This is the second-to-last in our current series.

This week is a time to honour and offer prayer for those who exercise ministries of spiritual care. Sometimes called chaplains or pastoral care ministers, these lay people and clergy work to bring the light of Christ, the love of God, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit to many. We are blessed to have a pastoral care team at our Cathedral and we give thanks for them!

Locally grown wreaths are available again this year in support of the Cathedral Choirs. Order yours ($30 each) directly by email (cathedralchoirsottawa@gmail.com). Pick up arrangements may be confirmed with placement of your order.

Going forward, livestreaming from our Cathedral will provided for major feast days and diocesan services, rather than every Sunday. Please join in worship in person or online (https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa)

Upcoming Livestreaming Schedule

Sunday, November 5th, 4 pm - All Souls Requiem Eucharist

Sunday, November 12th, 10.30 am - Remembrance Sunday Choral Eucharist

Sunday, November 26th, 10.30 am - The Reign of Christ Festal Eucharist

Sunday, December 3rd, 4 pm - Advent Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 10th, 4 pm - O Antiphons

Sunday, December 17th, 4 pm - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 24th, 10 pm - Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist

Monday, January 1st, noon - New Year's Day Eucharist with our Primate

Children are welcome to fully participate in worship and the life of the Cathedral.

Activity sheets and supplies are available in the bookshelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. Please help yourself to these resources or ask a sidesperson to locate them. There is also a table in the Great Hall to use and the labyrinth to walk. If your child is interested in being a junior server, member of a choir, or a reader, please speak with our clergy.

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

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost - October 29th, 2023
Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessolonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46

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.