This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist (BCP) at 8.30 am, Holy Baptism and Choral Eucharist (BAS) at 10.30 am, and The Very Reverend Beth Bretzlaff will preach. 

Readings: Genesis 28:10-17; Psalm 103:19-22; Revelation 12:7-12; John 1:47-51

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

The scheduled elevator servicing at the underground parking in the Vista garage has been rescheduled to Monday, September 29th through Friday, October 3rd. Hopefully this will be the last delay!

You may continue to park in the garage during this time, but you will have to exit the garage via either of the two stairwells (which have exit doors to the outside, at ground level). Unfortunately these stairwell exit doors lock automatically after exiting, so re-entry to the garage to retrieve a vehicle will have to be done at the vehicle entrance ramp, through the big garage door. Similar to driving in, you can enter the code at the keypad to open the garage door, and then just walk down the ramp into the garage. Thank you for your understanding!

Archbishop Shane Parker, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, has gifted each Cathedral across our land with a Survivor's Flag. We are honoured to display this flag in our foyer this week and then it will be moved to a permanent location in the Chapel of Reconciliation.

At its three locations in downtown Ottawa—Centre 454, St. Luke’s Table and The Well—Belong Ottawa serves more than 600 meals a day and provides many more supportive services to a growing number of vulnerable people in the city. With both need and costs on the rise, the Anglican Community Ministry is hoping to raise $20,000 with its first-time participation in the Ride for Refuge fundraiser on October 4th to help meet urgent needs. 

St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, Elmvale Acres (934 Hamlet Rd.) has volunteered to be  the start and finish point. Participants can choose the length of course that suits them — 2.5 or 5 km or bike 10 or 20 km. It is a great way to provide vital support for vulnerable people in Ottawa, but it can also be a fun opportunity for team building.

“If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time—come be part of something that truly makes a difference,” says Young. Register at: https://en.rideforrefuge.org/location/ottawaelmvaleacres

Bring your dog, snake, goldfish, parrot, cat, guinea pig, duck, hedgehog, or favourite stuffed animal for a blessing! The Cathedral Boys and Girls Choirs will sing and lull all into joy. For the comfort and the safety of all present, human and animals, please bring your pets on a leash or otherwise secure in a carrier or cage.

This service in the Good Shepherd Chapel is a soft and gentle way to end the day during months when there is lovely evening light. The last service will be the week before Thanksgiving, and it will resume the week of the May long weekend. Thanks to all who have volunteered and attended!

On Sunday, September 14th Boys Choir Promotions were celebrated at the 10.30 am service. Declan was installed as our new Head Chorister, Ewan as our Dean's Chorister and Williams as Vicar's Chorister. A great start to the fall term!

Declan and Paul did a great job singing their Shepherd boy aria in the National Arts Centre season opening production of Tosca. Over the course of five nights our boy choristers attended two dress rehearsals and three packed performances. It was a busy week and very rewarding! They are pictured here with Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra. Well done, boys!

To honour and celebrate Bishop Shane’s ministry among us, our diocese has launched the Hearts of Compassion Fund (HCF) to reflect his commitment to enabling our church to serve the most vulnerable members of society. Donations to HCF will be distributed annually amongst the Community Ministries of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa as they continue to provide safety and essential services such as food programs, housing, counselling, refugee sponsorship, and community outreach for people living in vulnerable or precarious circumstances. These ministries are Belong Ottawa, Centre 105 in Cornwall, Cornerstone Housing for Women, the Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre, and the Refugee Ministry Office. More information on the Community Ministries is available here.

“Each of our Community Ministries began with Anglican followers of Jesus in the parishes of our diocese. They saw human need with hearts of compassion and responded with action. As each community ministry developed, we invited people of goodwill from the wider community to open their hearts of compassion and join with us to share in taking action. And so, the Community Ministries of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa have become places of compassion, inclusion, and hope for the most vulnerable members of our society, beloved children of God who seek refuge, friendship, housing, and healing in body and spirit. And they are places where all people with hearts of compassion can contribute to the well-being of others.” — Bishop Shane Parker.

In lieu of personal gifts, Archbishop Shane invites you to make a donation to the Hearts of Compassion Fund (HCF). Donations can be made through the Canada Helps HCF page: www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/133804, or by using the attached "Donation Form", if you wish to send in a cheque or make a payment by credit card. Please give generously, in the spirit of thanksgiving!

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa is entering a time of prayerful discernment as we prepare to elect our 11th bishop to lead us in Christ’s mission. The Episcopal Election (Electoral Synod) will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. The installation of the new bishop will be on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. 

The Right Reverend Michael Bird has been appointed as Diocesan Administrator during this interim period. He brings over four decades of pastoral and episcopal leadership to the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. Since completing his tenure as the eleventh Bishop of Niagara, Bishop Bird has served in the Diocese of Ottawa in a variety of roles that reflect his steady and thoughtful approach to ministry. In 2018, at the invitation of Bishop John Chapman, Bishop Bird became the Incumbent of the newly formed Parish of the Valley—a regional ministry spanning multiple congregations across the Upper Ottawa Valley. He also served as Archdeacon of Pembroke and, during a period of medical leave, was appointed Bishop’s Commissary, providing oversight and continuity at the diocesan level. These experiences have given Bishop Bird a strong familiarity with the Diocese’s clergy, congregations, and administrative structures. He understands the regional and pastoral dynamics of ADO and has earned the respect of both lay and ordained leaders through his collaborative and steady presence. Currently residing within the Diocese and engaged in part-time ministry, Bishop Bird is well positioned to serve as Administrator during the episcopal transition. His prior leadership within ADO, combined with his episcopal experience and understanding of diocesan governance, provide a solid foundation for this interim role until a new bishop is elected and installed.

Make sure to purchase a calendar this year as Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa is featured on the November page! Thanks to Nicola Whitehouse for the awesome photo. Calendars are available from reception for $10. They will be a hot commodity so get yours now!

Each week, members of the Altar Guild flower team arrange flowers for the altars of Christ Church Cathedral. Flower memorials are used to remember with thanksgiving the lives of those who have died or to celebrate a special occasion in peoples’ lives. A special call for flower dedications at Christmas, Easter and All Souls are another opportunity to celebrate the lives of loved ones.

If you would like to contribute to this ministry, contact info@ottawacathedral.ca. A donation of $175 is suggested for Sunday flower arrangements. Please mark the cheque memo or e-transfer "Altar Guild Flowers" and a tax receipt will be issued.

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them; thanksgiving for all who volunteer.
Our Diocese
As we prepare to elect a new bishop, we pray for those discerning a call to let their name stand for election, for the candidates, for Members of Synod, and for our Diocesan Administrator, Bishop Michael Bird; Christ Church, Alymer, The Venerable Chris Dunn.
Canadian Cathedrals
Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC, The Very Reverend Jonathan Thomas.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Shane Parker, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario; The Most Reverend Chris Harper, National Indigenous Archbishop; The Right Reverend Plamondon, clergy, and people of The Territory of the People; Remember the Indigenous children who did not return home from residential school; for survivors and their families; for truth, healing, and reconciliation.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The Right Reverend Dr. Larry Kochendorfer; The Right Reverend Carla Blakley.
The Moravian Church (MOR)
The Labrador Mission Province.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, The Most Reverend 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, October 5th| 17th Sunday after Pentecost | Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 137; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10

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 on statutary holidays and 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.