This Solemn Requiem Eucharist by Rutter is a moving and poignant service to remember all those whom we have loved and see no longer. Come and be still, let the music touch your soul, and be held in arms of God.

This service will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa

Big, beautiful, Balsam fir Christmas wreaths, complete with a bow, a couple of pinecones and a couple of red berry decorations, are now ready to be ordered. They look beautiful on your front door all winter long and they make great gifts! Great value for $30 per wreath.

To Order: Send an email to cathedralchoirsottawa@gmail.com no later than Sunday, November 3rd, with the following information: your name, street address and phone number; the number of wreaths you are ordering; and your method of payment (cheque, e-transfer or cash).
To Pay:  Please pay by e-transfer to info@ottawacathedral.ca at the time of ordering. Please include a message with the e-transfer that the funds are for the Choirs Wreath Fundraiser. If you are not able to do an e-transfer, we will accept cash or cheque at the time of wreath pickup.
Wreath Pickup: Wreaths will be available for pickup outside the Cathedral on the forecourt off Sparks Street on Sunday, December 1st after the morning service (between about 11:30 am and noon). If you are unable to pick up your wreath, please email cathedralchoirsottawa@gmail.com to arrange a special pickup or delivery.

Welcome to all members of our annual Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Synod and all others who wish to attend! Bishop Shane Parker will give his charge to the synod and celebrate the Eucharist, Regional Deans will be commissioned, and holy oils will be blessed for distribution. There will also be a reception following the service.

This service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/christchurchcathedralottawa

Come one, come all, and meet up with old friends and make new ones at our Cathedral Community Potluck! Bring your favourite dish or pick up something at the grocery store to share, or simply come - there will be ample food for all. There will be entertainment and fun in the form of a trivia quiz with a prize for the most "knowlegeable" table. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family, friends and neighbours!

Our choirs are gearing up for all the wonderful services and events that will occur in November and December, and last weekend the Girls and Boys had a rehearsal on Sunday in lieu of Hallow'een night. Canon Doug made Frankenstein Rice Krispy Squares to keep them fuelled and a fresh air break under the fall leaves filled their lungs!

ADOy (Anglican Diocese of Ottawa youth) is a new initiative to gather and connect youth from around our diocese. Anchored by our Cathedral and animated by our Dean, the first event was a Meet and Greet on Saturday, October 19th. Youth from seven parishes were present and much fun was had in weaving connections, worshipping and learning new music, eating freshly baked cookies and a delicious lunch, hearing about the significance of our Cathedral, going an on in-depth tour, and ringing the bell. Thanks to all the clergy and leaders who helped make it a successful day!

November
Sunday 3rd | 4 pm | All Souls Solemn Requiem Eucharist (Rutter)
Thursday 7th | 7 pm | Diocesan Synod Opening Eucharist and Reception
Sunday 10th | 4 pm | Choral Evening Prayer for Remembrance Day
Friday 22nd | 6 to 8 pm | Cathedral Community Potluck
Saturday 30th | 11 am | Karen McBride's Ordination to the Priesthood (at Julian of Norwich)
Saturday 30th | Noon to 3 pm | Holly Tea and Bazaar

December
Sunday 1st | 4 pm | Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday 8th | 4 pm | St Nicolas A Ceremony of Carols - Cathedral Choirs with the Cantata Singers (CLICK HERE to purchase tickets)
Friday 13th | 7 pm | The Tallis Scholars: In Dulci Jublio - Chamberfest Concert (CLICK HERE to purchase tickets)
Sunday 15th | 4 pm | Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 22nd | 4 pm | O Antiphons | 5 pm | Wassail Dinner
Tuesday 24th | 7 pm | Christmas Eve Reading of the Christmas Gospel, Carols, and Choral Eucharist
Tuesday 24th | 10 pm | Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist
Wednesday 25th | 8.30 am | Christmas Morning Quiet Eucharist
Wednesday 25th | 10.30 am | Christmas Morning Choral Eucharist with Children's Story

January
Wednesday 1st | Noon | New Year's Day Eucharist and Reception with our Acting Primate

Sit and enjoy or take-away tea plates and coffee/tea for $15 each! Christmas music by members of our Cathedral choirs. Shop for Christmas items, jewellery, knitting, books, puzzles, board games, gifts and a wide variety of home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, soups, fruitcake and pies. 

Please consider donating items for sale at the bazaar, such as: jewelry; knitting; items for the gift, travel and Christmas tables; puzzles and books (please no textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, Readers' Digest condensed books, magazines). Baked goods and preserves are also welcome. Items for donation can be dropped off at the Cathedral office in November. Thank you for your support and looking forward to this fabulous event!

Presented by our Cathedral and the Cantata Singers of Ottawa, and featuring tenor Nils Brown, a children's chorus, and young Ottawa instrumentalists. A celebration of the season not to be missed! Tickets available here!

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them; all who visit our Cathedral.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Diocesan Synod meeting this week; Parish of Maberly-Lanark, all who minister there.
Canadian Cathedrals
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Brandon, MB, The Very Reverend Don Bernhardt.
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; Principal, faculty, students, and staff of the Vancouver School of Theology.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Bishop Susan Johnson; Bishop Carla Blakley;  Principal-Dean, faculty, students, and staff of Martin Luther University College.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, and for peace in Israel and Palestine.

Diocesan Time of Prayer
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Grant that, by the operation of the Holy Spirit, we your followers may be joined together in unity and peace, and that we may be a holy temple acceptable to you. We pray that as we, and others, plant seeds and bring water, you will bless our efforts and bring forth a bountiful harvest. May your hand be upon every seed that is sown and every drop of water that is poured. We trust in your faithfulness to bring growth and abundance in all areas of our lives and the lives of our parishes. Thank you for providing the inspiration and means for fulfilling your promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Prayer for Peace
O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths - Jews, Muslims, Christians, and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to the violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

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

All members of our diocese are invited to pray over this year to discern the Holy Spirit’s divine sparks in our midst. It is an exciting time - be part of it!

Scripture Readings for Sunday, November 10th - Remembrance | Wisdom 3:1-9; Psalm 116:1-8; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 6:37-40

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.

Parking | Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays. Other options for free and paid parking are noted on the map.