Embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle with Fit for Life! This session will be held at Bronson Park (Queen Street and Bronson Avenue) on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10 am, rain or shine. It is designed to empower individuals aged 50 and above to achieve their fitness goals in a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment.  To RSVP, or for more information, contact Leah Scott, Recreation Therapist, at leahscott.trs@gmail.com  before July 19th. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear. Light refreshments will follow!

Until after Labour Day, the Cathedral Office will be closed on Mondays. Regular hours will be kept for the rest of the week: 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and 9 am to noon on Friday. Thank you!

Thanks to all who have led and participated in our Wednesday and Thursday weekday services. May you have a lovely and restful summer and looking forward to seeing you again the first week in September at 12.05 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, those who care for them, and all whom we hold near. All the volunteers who are lending a hand in the office over the summer.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; St. James, Perth, The Reverend Canon Kenneth Davis, The Reverend Liana Gallant. 
Canadian Cathedrals
St. Jude's Cathedral, Iqaluit, NU.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Linda Nicholls, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario; The Right Reverend Christopher Harper, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop; The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, Sacred Circle Events, and the ministry of reconciliation; The Right Reverend Stephen London, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Edmonton.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the East Central Area of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, and for peace in Israel and Palestine.

Diocesan Time of Prayer
Heavenly Creator, thank you that we have been placed into the Body of Christ by faith. May we draw on the example of those faithful disciples who obeyed your Word. We pray that, like them, we may devote ourselves to apostolic teaching, Christian fellowship, the breaking of bread and earnest prayer. May we seek to share the truth of the glorious gospel of the grace of God with everyone we meet, in humility and love. This we ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

A Prayer for Peace
O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths - Jews, Muslims, Christians, and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to the violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Our Clergy and the Cathedral Prayer Team will pray for all requests sent to info@ottawacathedral.ca during the week.

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).

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.

Just 300 metres away from the Cathedral, both sides of Library and Archives Canada at 395 Wellington may offer free parking on Sundays.

Looking for more parking near our Cathedral? Click here to find a map and list of possible "Free on Sundays" parking spots, most of them within easy walking distance, appreciating availability changes without notice due to special events and/or construction. Please note that currently there is no parking across from the Cathedral on Queen Street due to road reconstruction. 

Please direct questions or comments to info@ottawacathedral.ca.

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.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost | July 21st, 2024
Readings | 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Psalm 14; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21

Questions?
For more information on anything in this newsletter or if you are in need of pastoral care or other assistance,
please call (613) 236.9149 or email info@ottawacathedral.ca.