This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist at 8:30 am, Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am, and The Very Reverend Beth Bretzlaff will preach.

Readings: Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23

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

All are invited to a farewell reception to honour PJ's ministry. Most recently, PJ was the Director General of Community Ministries but he has long served as a priest, teacher, and mentor in our diocese. He is currently using up some leave and retires at the end of January. Thank you, PJ!

Pease join our Winter Book Club, a reflective online gathering for those drawn to spiritual
inquiry, myth, and the wisdom of midlife. Our conversations will be inspired by themes from Jean Shinoda Bolen’s book, Crossing to Avalon: A Woman's Midlife Quest for the Sacred Feminine. In her memoir, Dr. Bolen recounts her pilgrimage to Europe in search of the sacred feminine, weaving together personal story, mythology, and psychological insight. The description of her journey illuminates the midlife quest for meaning, the lessons learned from intentional walking, reflections on transitions and renewal, and the rediscovery of soul.

For more information email dianeperazzo@outlook.com. Please note that it will not be necessary to have read the book to participate in the discussions.

Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."   Mark 1.14-15

Many congregations and their leaders are uncertain and discouraged about the future of the church. John Bowen's conviction is that the solution is to be found not in new programs or strategies but in a recovery of theological vision -- that of Jesus and his gospel, which transforms every aspect of life. This vision restores hope in the only way realistically possible.

Very often words like mission, discipleship, church, evangelism, renewal, and church planting are used like billiard balls -- all rolling around a single table, unconnected and bouncing randomly off one another. This book pulls these ideas together into a coherent and organic whole. The gospel is the interpretive key for understanding each of these topics and what draws them together.

Need a copy of the book? The publisher (Augsburg Fortress) is currently out of stock Purchase an eBook through Kobo or Kindle. 

Diocesan clergy facilitators: The Reverend Dr. Mary-Cate Garden (St. Mark); The Reverend Colin McFarland (St. Margaret); The Reverend Rosemary (St. Aidan); The Venerable Monique Stone (Christ Church Bells Corners).

Make sure to check our diocesan webpage for all the most current information on our upcoming episcopal election to be held on Saturday, February 28th at our Cathedral.

The list of nominees, photos and bios will be published on January 27th. One way that we can get to know our nominees is through a series of public meetings. Four public meetings are scheduled to take place across our diocese. Each of the public meetings begins at 7 pm and concludes at 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome – no RSVP required. Over the course of the evening, we will have the opportunity to listen to the nominees as they offer formal remarks, respond to questions from the audience, followed by an informal reception with light refreshments where attendees may engage in conversation with the nominees. Mark your calendars:

- Wednesday | February 11th | St. Helen’s Anglican Church | 1234 Prestone Drive, Orleans
- Thursday | February 12th | Trinity Church | 105 Second Street West, Cornwall
- Sunday | February 15th |  St. Paul’s Anglican Church | 20 Young Road, Kanata
- Friday | February 20th | Holy Trinity Church | 68 Renfrew Street, Pembroke

Are you are interested in making marmalade? Jean-E will be leading sessions and is looking for volunteers.

The time is from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the dates are:
- Monday | February 9th and Thursday | February 12th
- Tuesday | February 17th and Friday | February 20th
- Monday | February 23rd and Thursday | February 26th.

You will need to bring a head cover and a sharp knife (if you have a favourite at home) for cutting up oranges and lemons. Please contact Jean-E at music1jean@icloud.com or 613 794-2629. Empty Mason jars welcome too - you can leave them in the coatroom. Thank you!

The Cathedral Men will be serving fluffy pancakes, maple syrup and delicious sausages. The cost is $10 per person or $30 per family. Pay at the door by cash, debit or credit. Come and enjoy this fun and tasty evening!

The food was delicious and plenteous, the converation was animated, and the scavenger hunt was a blast! Thanks to the organizing group for their initiative, and to Norm for the photos.

To the Dean, the Vicar, and the whole Cathedral community - thank you for your very warm welcome. I am delighted that God has brought me to be part of this community with you. Sincerely, Joan.

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them.
Our Diocese
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we prepare to elect a new bishop, those discerning a call to let their name stand for election, nominees, members of Synod, and our Diocesan Administrator, Bishop Michael Bird; Diocesan Partner, International Women’s Network in Canada (IAWN Canada); Ascension House and Archives staff; Christ Church Bells Corners, The Venerable Monique Stone.
Canadian Cathedrals
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Brandon, MB, The Very Reverend Chris Evetts.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Most Reverend Shane Parker, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan of Ontario; The Most Reverend David Edwards, clergy, and people of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
The Right Reverend Dr. Larry Kochendorfer; The Right Reverend Carla Blakley; Assistants to the Bishop and the staff of the Eastern Synod; Dean, council, and congregations of the Atlantic and Montreal Areas of the Eastern Synod.
Moravian Church
The Reverend Jason Andersen, president of the Western District Executive Board of the Moravian Church Northern Province.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
St. George's Cathedral and the Diocese of Jerusalem, The Most Reverend Hosam Naoum; peace in the Land of the Holy One.

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

Scripture Readings for Sunday, February 1st | The Presentation of the Lord | Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

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 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. 

It is easy to be moved by the sacred beauty and warm welcome of Christ Church Cathedral — a place some encounter briefly, and others come to call their spiritual home. It is a place that nourishes the soul through worship and music, care and community, and it exists because of generosity: the generosity of those who have gone before us, and the generosity of those who give today.

To share hope faithfully and sustainably, our Cathedral must be well resourced. As an expression of joy and gratitude, you are invited to consider how you might respond.

Click below to explore an invitation to give, to see what your giving makes possible, and to learn how it is easy to give. You may also wish to hear Dean Beth’s sermon from December 14th, which reflects on Giving with Joy. The livestream is available here.

Thank you for responding to this place that sustains you by offering your own gifts in return.