Our reception area has undergone a transformation! Not only is the space more friendly and usable, it is staffed with cheerful volunteers. Thanks to all who have helped make this happen. Come by and check us out!

Queen Street is beginning to take on its new shape. A beautiful sidewalk from Bronson is approaching the Cathedral, and this week work began in earnest on the lay-by in front of Lauder Hall. This will be a wonderful drop-off spot for our Cathedral! Thanks to all of those who have held this vision for a long time - it is very satisfying to see it come to life.

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).

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, those who care for them, and all whom we hold near; for our new neighbours, the Vista on Sparks, as they look forward to opening in the fall.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Ascension House staff; St. Stephen’s, Ottawa, The Reverend Canon George Kwari.
Canadian Cathedrals
St. James' Cathedral, Peace River, AB.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Linda Nicholls, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario; The Right Reverend Lydia Mamakwa, The Right Reverend Larry Beardy, The Right Reverend Morris Fidler, clergy, and people of the Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh.
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
O God of Love, your compassion fails none you created. Thank you for Jesus Christ and his example of a life that demonstrates how to live our daily discipleship. May we be instruments of your love, bringing you the pains of the sick, the injured, the weary, the heavy laden, those in sorrow or darkness, the hungry and weak. Grant us loving hearts and ready hands to help serve those in need among us. May our willingness to serve show our love and gratitude to you, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 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.

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!

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 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.

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost | August 4th, 2024
Readings | 2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a; Psalm 51:1-13; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35

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.