This Sunday there will be a quiet, said Holy Eucharist at 8:30 am, Choral Eucharist at 10.30 am, and The Reverend Dr. Jarrett Carty will preach at both services and The Right Reverend Kathryn Otley, our new bishop, will celebrate at 10.30 am.

Readings: Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21

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

Bishop Kathryn is deeply grateful for the welcome, support and encouragement that she has received this past month whilst being among us, for all the planning and attention to detail that went into her consecration, and for the generous gift of her bishop's cassock. What a wonderful start to her new ministry!

She will be celebrating her first Eucharist as bishop this Sunday, and then have her first "annual visit" to the parish of the Cathedral on Pentecost, May 24th, confirming and receiving many people! What a joy to celebrate this new chapter in the life of our Cathedral and Diocese.

Dear friends,

Every seven years, our diocesan clergy are entitled to a sabbatical of three months, with the option of adding vacation time afterwards. In 2017, I particiapated in a pilgrimage at Coventry Cathedral, then spent time in London, the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Skye, and Iona. This time I am heading off on a long walk, from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Following that I will meet up with family in Gdansk, Poland to explore our roots, and then return home to enjoy summer - kayaking, camping, visiting with friends, relaxing, and integrating all that I experience and learn on my trip. 

Thank you to all our clergy, to Bishop Peter Coffin who will be assisting a couple of days a week, to the staff, and to all of you, who make this time of refreshment and renewal possible. In September, I will begin my seventh year as Dean and it has been quite a ride! As you are well aware from my smile, I truly love my role and our Cathedral, and I will miss you. I look forward to returning and sharing the stories of your and my adventures and continuing on our journey together.

Be well, take care of one another, and thank you!
Dean Beth

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, May 18th to volunteer. You will be reading as part of a group, all at once, so no need to be nervous! Thank you.

The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO) is seeking a strategic and hands-on Communications Officer to lead and execute our digital communications and public engagement activities.

Based at Ascension House, this role contributes to the Diocese’s digital presence and public profile through the coordination and delivery of communications across key platforms, including websites, social media, and email, ensuring consistency in brand and messaging.

The Communications Officer manages ADO’s digital platforms and oversees the planning and execution of digital communications to strengthen awareness, engagement, and community impact across the Diocese. The role also advances initiatives related to public outreach, community engagement, and fundraising activities. Reporting to the Director, Communications and Development, this is a high-impact role for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong execution.

Come and welcome Capella Regalis of Halifax who will join our Boys Choir and Lay Clerks for a special Choral Evening Prayer. They will be visiting our Cathedral during their Quebec-Ontario tour. The music for the evensong will include "Canticles in B flat" by C.V. Stanford, John Rutter's "The Lord Bless You", a setting of Psalm 150 by John Sanders and "Cantique de Jean Racine" by Gabriel Fauré. All welcome!

Cornerstone Housing for Women, one of our Anglican community ministries, is experiencing considerble pressure on their food program due to the increasing cost of ingredients for meal preparation. On the Sundays in June, there will be a food drive at the Cathedral for donations to Cornerstone. Please read the letter from Anne Marie and Victoria and stay tuned for more details.

This camp welcomes both current and new boy choristers between the ages of 7 and 12 who enjoy singing, music, and fun activities. Each day includes music-making, games or activities, snacks, and time to socialize with friends. The week will conclude with an informal concert at 4 pm on Friday, August 21st. Offered as part of the Cathedral music program, the camp is free of charge for families, with only a packed lunch required on Wednesday and Thursday.

For the full schedule, a registration form, or any other enquiries, please contact Andrew McAnerney. andrew.mcanerney@ottawacathedral.ca

The May issue of Perspective is here! In this issue, there is a feature interview with Bishop-elect Kathryn Otley, an introduction to The Reverend Victoria Scott, the new Director General of Anglican Community Ministries, and a few features on our Cathedral. Enjoy!

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them. 
Our Diocese
The Venerable Kathryn Otley, who becomes our Bishop this weekend; Diocesan Partner, Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI); Diocesan Community Ministries, The Reverend Victoria Scott; The Parish of Mattawa, The Reverend David Shields.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Kelowna, BC, The Very Reverend David Tiessen.
Anglican Church of Canada
The Most Reverend Shane Parker, Primate; The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan; The Right Reverend Susan Bell, The Most Reverened Colin Johnson, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Niagara.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Bishop Ali Tote, people and rostered ministers of the Saskatchewan Synod.
Moravian Church in Canada
The Right Reverend Douglas Kleintop, Bishop of the Unity residing in the 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 Intercessory Prayer Group will pray for all requests sent to info@ottawacathedral.ca during the week.

Scripture Readings for Sunday, May 17th | Ascension | Jerusalem and the Land of the Holy One Sunday | Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

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 -- PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CODE WILL BE CHANGING IN MID-MAY. 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 has been brought to our attention by the Vista on Sparks that people are parking directly in front of the  their building on Sparks Street, which is their lay-by and loading zone. Please do not park there or you may well be ticketed and towed. Please also be alert to "Special Event" signs in the neighbourhood that restrict parking.

Please also make sure to only park on level P1 in the underground garage. If all our allotted spots are taken (as indicated by the signage), you must leave the parking garage and find parking somewhere else -- and not on the lane way to the garage. Electric parking spots are also not available for Cathedral parking. If you need a refresher on parking, please see the instructions in the Other Information section of this newsletter.

It is also time for us to change the parking code. The new code will be in the newsletter and available by calling or visiting the Cathedral's reception. We will let you know as of what date it will change.

Thank you!

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