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 Voces Cathedrae will sing the Choral Eucharist.

Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35

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

Thank you to all who have helped fundraise for this choir trip! You generously donated $500 last Sunday alone - mind you, who could resist these smiles? Looking forward to the tales upon their return.

Bishop Shane announces his intention to receive into the Anglican Communion the Reverend Sony Jabouin, a priest ordained by the Roman Catholic Church, following careful discernment and preparation; and recognize his priesthood and place him under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Many of you will remember Sony, who spent time worshipping at our Cathedral and being a wonderful member of the Sidespersons Guild and Hospitality Team. His reception will happen at a public celebration of the Eucharist at 7 pm on May 26th, the Feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, in the Church of St Bartholomew, Ottawa. All are welcome to attend!

If so, Canon Doug needs to hear from you! It would be wonderful to have some of our African and Caribbean voices, along with others, heard as the gospel is read at the 10.30 am service on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th. Please be in touch with Canon Doug (doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca or 613- 236-9149 ext 191) by Monday, June 2nd to volunteer. You will be reading as part of a group, all at once, so no need to be nervous! Thank you.

The Girls Choir took adavantage of a lovely evening and arrayed themselves on the new west steps. Looking forward to hearing them sing from here one day! Nice to have our first "group" photo in this location.

Tareq Qirreh, the young Palestinian from Jerusalem whom we welcomed to the Cathedral over Christmas and the New Year and shown here with Corey, has completed his first year of studies in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto with flying colours. Of the 10 courses for which he earned credit, he achieved a grade of A+ in seven and A in the other three!

Tareq is very grateful to our Cathedral and our Diocese for the financial support which helped make this possible. Warm thanks to everyone who made a contribution! He is now reunited with his family in Palestine for the summer, and will be returning to Canada in September. Bishop Shane has pledged assistance through the remaining three years of his bachelor degree studies at the UofT, so perhaps Tareq will be back again for a visit again during his second year.

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).

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Parish of Maberly-Lanark and all who minister there.
Canadian Cathedrals
St. Paul's Cathedral, Winnipeg, MB.
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 Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, Sacred Circle, and the Ministry of Reconciliation; The Right Reverend William Cliff, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Ontario.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The Right Reverend Susan Johnson; The Right Reverend Carla Blakley; Assistant to the Bishop and the staff of the Saskatchewan Synod.
The Moravian Church (MOR)
The Right Reverend Kay Ward, 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.

Scripture Readings for Sunday, May 25th | Sixth Sunday of Easter | Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29

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.