Our Sunday morning service for this Trinity Sunday is online.

Photo by Chris Dunn
From left to right, Archbishop Anne Germond, Archdeacon Pat Johnston, Bishop Shane Parker, Canon Doug Richards, Bishop Michael Oulton, Deacon Elizabeth December-Lovell. Missing in the above photo of clergy who participated is Bishop John Baycroft.

Acting Rector Pat Johnston writes: "What a joyful privilege it was to share in the worship last Sunday evening as our new Bishop was ordained, consecrated and seated in our cathedral.  When we were not directly taking part we were watching from afar.  It felt wonderful to be there and yet rather odd at the same time.  I know that some of you have told me that the worship felt beautifully intimate and that it was as though you were there as the liturgy unfolded.  It is hard to imagine that there will ever be another consecration quite like this one! Our cathedral rose to the occasion and dealt with all the challenges a pandemic brings.  Thank you to all who were directly and indirectly involved on this historic evening.

You may have been wondering about a gift for Dean Parker to honour his twenty year ministry at the Cathedral. He has asked that anyone wishing to make such a gift direct it to the Cathedral Benevolent fund which is used to help those in various kinds of need. You may send a cheque, payable to Christ Church Cathedral, and marked: Dean's Gift, Benevolent Fund. 

Another special gift, one which contributes to the new Bishop's vestments, is a Celtic design panel requested for his red fine wool chasuble.  The panel has been ordered and is currently being made by Crofts in the UK.  Many thanks to the Altar Guild for organizing and supporting this gift.

"A Conversation on Racism” with Cathedral Parishioners Ron Medas, Patricia Dack, Maya McDonald and Canon Hilary Murray will take place on Wednesday, June 24 from 7 - 8 pm. Watch this space for more info on the evening and on how to take part by Zoom!

As we continue to support each other during this pandemic, your financial support is as important as ever. There are many ways to continue your offerings. There is a link to Canada Helps at the end of your Sunday service that makes it as easy as leaving your envelope on the plate.

Cheques can be sent by regular Canada Post or call the cathedral office and we would be pleased to help you with how to use credit cards or e-transfer. If you have not already signed up for pre-authorized giving, we can help you with that as well. The work of the Cathedral and the needs of our ministries continue and we look forward to hearing from you.

Pastoral Care leaders share midday prayers on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Prayer Group prays for those who have asked for prayers and others in need.
Mattins is said every Tuesday from the reader's home. 
Evening Prayer readers take their turns, and pray the evening office from their homes.
The Young Adult Group connects and supports its members and you can click here for info on their Google Hangout
Feasting on the Word, which used to meet at Gibson's, now meets on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 pm.
Sunday School families have access to the virtual classroom at https://www.ottawacathedral.ca/grow/sunday-school/pages/virtual-classroom  where new materials are added regularly.
Choirs are keeping in touch with members in different ways.

Readings for next week
Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 14 2020
Genesis 18:1-15; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; Romans 5:1-8;
Matthew 9:35-10:8

For information on anything you read here, please write to us at info@ottawacathedral.ca and we'll be glad to help.

The Cathedral church and premises remain closed until further notice. 
If you are in need of pastoral care or other assistance,
please contact us by calling 613.236.9149 or email us at info@ottawacathedral.ca