Cathedral Newsletter for May 4th, 2025
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Cathedral Newsletter for May 4th, 2025

Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa
Cathedral Newsletter for May 4th, 2025
Third Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8:30 am, and Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10:30 am. The Very Reverend Beth Bretzlaff will preach, and the Lay Clerks will sing the Choral Eucharist.

Readings: Acts 9:1-6; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19

The 10.30 am service will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Please be aware that technological issues sometimes occur.

 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.ottawacathedral.ca/events/third-sunday-of-easter--641/2025-05-04

CLICK HERE to view the orders of service
Road Closures in the Neighbourhood

Road Closures in the Neighbourhood

This Sunday

On Sunday, May 4th from 6 am to 2 pm lane reductions/road closures are in effect during the annual CN Cycle for CHEO. Roads may open earlier or later depending on when police services determine it is safe to reopen to regular traffic. Thank you for your patience!

For more infomation visit:

https://cncycle.cheofoundation.com/event/road-closures/

CLICK HERE to see the road closures
Parking Changes

Parking Changes

On Sparks Street

Parking regulations have changed on Sparks Street! There is now paid parking available, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5.30 pm on both sides of the street - with evenings and weekend free. Please do pay attention to the signs so that you are within the right zone, as some areas are now marked "No Parking".

May Issue

May Issue

Available now!

News and stories from across the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa! 

Make sure to check out the feature story: Andrew Balfour at Christ Church Cathedral in June. Renowned Cree composer, conductor, and singer Andrew Balfour will lead workshops blending Anglican choral music with Indigenous traditions on June 14 - 15. His visit marks the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action...

For more infomation visit:

https://ottawa.anglicannews.ca/

CLICK HERE to read more
Welcome Josh!

Welcome Josh!

Saint Paul University doctoral candidate conducting research

Josh Zentner-Barrett, a doctoral candidate at Saint Paul University, is undertaking research in Anglican churches in Ottawa. He is studying Anglican liturgy and identity, and its relationship to the colonial church, following on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The Cathedral Corporation has received his research proposal and approved our participation. Josh is among us for two months, observing our worship and taking part in church events, as well as conducting interviews. He is looking for volunteers to be interviewed for approximately 60 minutes. All data collected during the process will be kept confidential and will remain anonymous. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the Saint Paul University Research Ethics Board. To volunteer to be interviewed, please contact Josh (jzent029@uottawa.ca or 613.816.1695).

Confirmation and Reception

Confirmation and Reception

Sunday, June 8th

Bishop Shane will be making his annual Episcopal visit to the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday. If you are interested in being confirmed, or officially received into the Anglican Church, please be in touch with Canon Doug (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca or 613.236.9149 ext. 191).

To Keep in Our Prayers

To Keep in Our Prayers

This week

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; St. Barnabas, Ottawa, The Reverend Canon George Kwari.
Canadian Cathedrals
Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, NB, The Very Reverend Geoffrey Hall.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario and Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada; The Most Reverend Chris Harper, National Indigenous Archbishop; The Right Reverend Susan Bell, The Most Reverened Colin Johnson, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Niagara.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The Right Reverend Susan Johnson; The Right Reverend Carla Blakley; Bishop Ali Tote, people, and rostered ministers of the Saskatchewan Synod.
The Moravian Church (MOR)
The Right Reverend Douglas Kleintop, Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern Province.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum; peace in Israel and Palestine.

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

More Information

More Information

Scripture Readings for Sunday, May 11th | Fourth Sunday of Easter  | Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30

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.

Newsletter Deadline | Wednesdays at noon.

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

Parking | Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays. Cathedral parking at the Vista on Sparks is off Queen Street, immediately east of the Cathedral, on the P1 Level. You MUST have the code to enter the parking garage and to re-enter and access the elevator (glass door across from the Cathedral's new east steps). The code is 4120. It will be posted at our reception desk and listed here each week. When it changes, there will be ample notification. If you enter the garage and there are no spots available, you will need to exit and find parking nearby. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5d8bqn0s7qqbpu3d4mpww/CCCO-Parking-Instructions-April-2025.pdf?rlkey=vxlz2u3lx8dn8panvv1o4vul6&st=tqur1z1k&dl=0

CLICK HERE for parking instructions

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(613) 236-9149

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