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Cathedral Newsletter for October 25th, 2020Our preacher this week is Dean Beth Bretzlaff. The service will be podcast from on our YouTube site. We hope you will share this service with others in appropriate ways, abiding physical distancing. |
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Promotion of Cathedral ChoristersThe start of the new term is when the choristers for the boys choir receive promotions and this year is no exception. On Sunday Arthur Sudo and Spencer McWatt will become prefects and three new senior choristers will be commissioned; Justin Sidaros becomes the Dean's Chorister and Jeremy O'Connor and Ieuan Williams will lead the choristers as Head Boys. |
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Subscribe to the Cathedral YouTube and never miss a serviceThe Cathedral YouTube channel is your go-to location for all live-streamed services and a number of other saved treasures for you. If you are interested in following the live-streamed services and/or want to revisit some of them at a later time, they are all here for you. Find us anytime at https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa To find us easily any time, subscribe to the channel. Call the cathedral office if you have questions or need assistance. We look forward to meeting you there. |
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A Virtual Hymn SingHave you missed singing hymns with others over the last months? Why not come to the Cathedral's first ever Virtual Hymn Sing on Friday October 30th at 7:00pm. Cathedral musicians, including choristers from VOCES Cathedrae, have created an innovative online platform to support participants in singing TOGETHER a selection of harvest-themed hymns. Pre-registration and access to a computer with Zoom are required. For more information, please contact Director of Music James Calkin: james.calkin@ottawacathedral. |
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All Soul's Service and Remembering Loved OnesOn Sunday November 1st at 4pm there will be a Requiem Eucharist for All Souls. To pre-register for the service and/or if you wish to make a donation in memory of a loved one, please contact the cathedral office by email at info@ottawacathedral.ca or by phone at 613.236.9149. The names of those being memorialized will be printed in the order of service. Please click here and send us full details. For more information or assistance, please contact the cathedral office. |
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Installation of the Dean of OttawaBishop Shane is pleased to announce that these appointments will be formalized at a service of Evening Prayer: - The Very Reverend Beth Bretzlaff will be installed as Dean of Ottawa and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral The Venerable Pat Johnston will be the preacher. Clergy are invited to sit in the nave. As Amber protocols will be in effect, it is necessary to pre-register for this service. Please call the cathedral office at 613.236.9149 or send your email request to info@ottawacathedral.ca to pre-register. For those who are unable to attend and wish to share in this happy occasion, the service will be livestreamed on the cathedral YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa). |
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Stewardship MonthStewardship month will run to mid November with Christ the King, November 22nd set as Pledge Sunday. If you are interested in pre-authorized giving or need any other assistance with your pledge for 2021, please contact the cathedral office by email at info@ottawacathedral.ca or by phone at 613.236.9149. We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to everyone for your continued support through the last few months. We realize that everyone has had very different and challenging things to face and we look forward to coming through this situation to rise and celebrate together in 2021. Resources are also available online at https://www.ottawacathedral.ca/donate/regular-offerings |
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Wednesday Noon EucharistWe now offer one weekday eucharist each week, Wednesdays at noon in the main sanctuary. In order to provide a range of worship experiences, each week we will use a different liturgy: 1st week of the month - BAS eucharist with the Litany of Reconciliation; 2nd week of the month - Creation focused eucharist using the New Zealand Prayer Book; 3rd week of the month - Healing focused eucharist using resources from Iona; 4th week of the month - traditional BCP communion service. We continue to follow all public health guidelines and so pre-registration and regular physical distancing practices are required. All worshippers are asked to arrive for the service by the 414 Sparks entrance and will be required to wear a mask at all times indoors. Please call the cathedral office at 613.236.9149 or send your email request to info@ottawacathedral.ca to pre-register. The eucharist will be celebrated and communion offered by bread only (gluten free wafers will be available). |
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Evensong Tuning up to Restart in NovemberBeginning November 5th, and for the four weeks, choral evensong will be offered (following all guidelines) in the cathedral Thursday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and can be requested by contacting the office by email at info@ottawacathedral.ca or by phone at 613.236.9149. Following the evensong each Thursday in November, you are invited to join "drinks with the Dean" at 7 pm, a virtual event. If you are interested in participating, please send an email request to info@ottawacathedral.ca for Zoom connection details. |
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Multi-Church Community Book StudySix different leaders from across the diocese have joined together to offer an online book study and community gathering via Zoom. This program started on October 21st and runs for six weeks from 7pm-8:15pm, looking at Brian McLaren’s book “The Great Spiritual Migration.” Brian McLaren shows how we can embrace three powerful understandings that are reshaping the practice of faith: Spirituality, Theology, and Mission. McLaren invites readers to seize the moment and set out on the most significant spiritual pilgrimage of our time. For more information and to register please contact Canon Doug by calling 613.236.9149 ext 19 or email doug.richards@ottawacathedral.ca |
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A Beautiful Way to Stay in TouchLooking for a special way to send your next message? This unique set of greeting cards offers lovely images from the cathedral and carry your message to say thank you, to mark special occasions and just to let someone know you are thinking of them. Each package contains 5 separate images and are blank inside. Envelopes included. Contact the cathedral office to purchase your package of 5 cards for $10, all in support of cathedral restoration. |
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ADOn the MoveThis week in episode 4 of ADOn the Move, Bishop Shane chats with Heidi Fawcett about the diocesan social media activity, Kaite Burkholder Harris, Executive Director for the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa and Dr. Glenn Lockwood about the Diocesan Archives. Be sure to tune in on Saturday.
Bishop Shane is on the move across our diocese, connecting with people, and connecting people with one another. New episodes will be available every Saturday at the link below, on Apple Podcast, and Spotify. If you missed earlier episodes, you can catch up by clicking here and check in on the Bishop's conversations this week.
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To Keep in Your PrayersOur Cathedral
Our clergy, staff, and all members of the cathedral, specifically this week the Servers Guild and the Altar Guild.
Those on Our Hearts
All those that we hold near who are ill or suffering and for the families and friends who are caring for them; all who suffer discrimination based on race; all who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Diocese of Ottawa
Shane, our Bishop; St. Luke’s, Ottawa, The Reverend Victoria Scott; hospital and nursing home ministries throughout our Diocese.
Our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem
Archbishop Suheil Dawani, Bishop Hosam Naoum; The Church of St George, Jerusalem, together with the clergy and people of the parishes in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon.
The Anglican Church of Canada
Archbishop Melissa Skelton, the clergy and people of the Diocese of New Westminster.
The Evangelical Church of Canada
An end to gender-based violence and human trafficking.
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