Fall has quickly come upon us and hopefully you enjoyed the summer season and have settled into familiar yet new routines once again. This will be an exciting year at our Cathedral!

On Monday, September 9th, Christopher Leonard joins us as our Director of Operations and Development. Please warmly welcome him!

The Cathedral office is once again open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 9 am to noon. When you drop by, you will be warmly welcomed by a new slate of office volunteers. Many thanks to all who are helping out in this way. 

Please watch this newsletter for all upcoming Cathedral events and subscribe to Perspective for news from our Diocese.

Come and enjoy a burger or hot dog and catch up with friends and newcomers! Thanks to the Cathedral Men for being the chefs for and hosting this wonderful event.

Please bring your coffee to the southwest corner of Cathedral Hall where there are tables and chairs. There will be lots to talk about: new candidates for positions in the group; member recruitment; Holly Tea and Bazzar preparations. If you are interested in what the Cathedral Women do, please come!

It is never to early to think about preparing for Christmas! The Holly Tea and Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 30th from noon to 3 pm, and the Cathedral Women are counting on your support.

Please consider donating items such as: jewelry; knitting; items for the gift, travel and Christmas tables; puzzles and books (please no textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, Readers' Digest condensed books, magazines).  Baked goods and preserves are also welcome. Items for donation can be dropped off at the Cathedral office in November. Please, no textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, Readers' Digest condensed books, magazines.  

For those who would like to participate in pie-making bees, these will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, September 17th, 19th and 24th, 26th. Please let Jean (music1jean@icloud.com) know if you are interested in helping out.

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, those who care for them, and our choirs as they begin a new season.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Community Ministries; St. James, Leitrim, The Reverend Nash Smith; All Saints, Greely, The Reverend Margo Whittaker.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral Church of St. James, Toronto, ON, The Very Reverend Stephen Hance.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Linda Nicholls, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop; Bishop Michael Pryse, Bishop of the Eastern Synod.
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
Almighty God, thank you for the faithful service of those you appointed to go ahead of you to spread your love and your message to those around them. We pray that you would help us to do our part to continue sharing your love and message to those around us: in our parishes and community where you have put us. Guide us to the places where you want us to go and bless our efforts to further your kingdom here on earth. In your holy name we pray, 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.

All members of our diocese are invited to pray over this year to discern the Holy Spirit’s divine sparks in our midst. It is an exciting time - be part of it!

Scripture Readings for Sunday, September 15th | Proverbs 1:20-30; Psalm 19; James 3:1-13, Mark 8:27-38

Children's Worship Activities | Weekly worship bulletins, books and other activities are on the shelves at the entrance to the Cathedral. 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.

Hearing Assist Sets | Are available at every service from our sidespeople.

General Info | Please visit our office, call 613.236.9149, or email info@ottawacathedral.ca. Summer office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 9 am to noon.

Parking | Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays. Other options for free and paid parking are noted on the map.