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Cathedral NewsletterSunday, March 17th, 2024 The Fifth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated with Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am, and Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10:30 am. Our preacher will be Canon Doug Richards. CLICK HERE to open the 8:30 Order of Service. If you would like to save a few trees when attending services at the Cathedral, QR codes are available at both entrances so that you may follow the order of service on your phone or tablet. |
Did you know?That the postlude... ...following the service is meant as a time of personal transition from the sacred time of worship to walking back into the world? You are welcome to listen to none, some, or all of the postlude, leaving whenever works for you! "Did you know?" is a new feature in our weekly newsletter. If you have a question, be in touch! |
A Lenten Bible StudyWith Canon Rob Heard This Sunday following the 10.30 am service, join Canon Rob Heard in studying the last of the passion narratives in Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. How each of the evangelists shaped these narrative in order to proclaim the message of redemption to their particular communities will be explored. For the final session, please read chapters 18 and 19 of John's gospel. Enjoy! |
Compline for LentThis Sunday at 8 pm Come and worship during the evening on Sundays of Lent, surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Cathedral and accompanied by the voices of our choirs. |
A Time of PrayerListening for Divine Sparks in our Midst An Action Plan for Contextual Mission and New Worshipping Communities was agreed at Synod in October 2023 to help us be a Spirit-led Church and create new worshipping communities in parishes across our diocese. Monthly resources have been developed to pray, listen, consider and be inspired. These resources invite us to reflect and pray about how being fed by the Spirit can and should guide our actions in the world. You will find prayers of the people (PRAY), a Bible study guide for a selected Scripture passage (LISTEN), information on religiosity in Canada (CONSIDER) and a short video interview with Kitty Galt, whose actions at All Saints’ Sandy Hill were the origins of Cornerstone Housing for Women (INSPIRE). You are also invited to our first A Time of Prayer Diocesan Group Gathering
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Contemplative Prayer to ContinueEvery week on Thursdays 12:05 pm This lovely, quiet, centering service will now be a regular weekly offering, not just offered during Lent. So come to the Chancel for a time of prayer, reflection and silence to meditate, to calm your mind and open your heart to God's presence. |
Spring Cleaning of the Cathedral - and Making Palm CrossesSaturday, March 23rd from 10am to Noon Spring is just around the corner and it is time, once again to "look our best" for the Easter Season. You are invited to join us on Saturday morning March 23rd to roll up your sleeves and help put the shine back in our Cathedral home. All cleaning supplies will be provided, as well as refreshments in the Great Hall. Stop by the table in the Great Hall to make palm crosses. |
Easter Blood Drive
The 2024 Easter Blood Drive is an interdenominational effort to encourage Christians in Ottawa to donate blood or plasma. While 1 in 2 Canadians are eligible to donate, only 1 in 81 does. Book an appointment to donate at Canadian Blood Services donation sites (Carling Avenue for blood or Place d’Orleans for plasma) from March 23 to 30. It’s easy to make your donation part of a team effort, joining Christians in Anglican and other churches across the city. Simply: Questions? Visit easterblooddrive.ca or email info@easterblooddrive.ca. |
Memorial Flowers for EasterRemembering loved ones Easter is a lovely time to honour a loved one through a financial donation toward memorial flowers, as they will be resplendent! The names of those being memorialized will be printed in the Order of Service for Easter Sunday. To make a memorial donation, please contact the cathedral office by (info@ottawacathedral.ca or 613.236.9149). |
To Keep in our Prayers
Christ Church Cathedral Time of Prayer A Prayer for Peace 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. |
Construction on Queen Street
Please note that access to Queen Street between Bay and Bronson is now restricted as part of city works installing new storm and sanitary sewers, sidewalks, curbs, catch basins, and completing paving, traffic calming, and landscaping over the next several months. We do not have details as to the extent nor timing of the closures so please plan accordingly when travelling to and from the Cathedral. We thank you in advance for your patience as this work is undertaken. |
Free Sunday ParkingAt the Library and Archives and other places 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.
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Children's Worship ActivitiesNew every Sunday 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. |
From the PulpitPast sermons are now available on our website Did you miss one of our recent Sunday sermons or like to hear one again? Now you can do just that, by visiting our website and listening to the audio recording. Please note that if a service is livestreamed, there will not also be an audio recording. For more infomation visit:
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Readings for Next Sunday Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday - March 25th, 2024 Questions? |