The service of Advent Lessons and Carols with Procession is a particularly Anglican rite. Using liturgical material developed over a period of centuries, it offers a distinctive form of worship that helps to prepare people for the feast of Christmas. During the service, a procession moves to the points of the compass, symbolizing the ongoing work of spreading the light of God’s reconciling love to every corner of the world. The readers are clergy from various parishes in our diocese.

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

Take some time for yourself during Advent to hold a prayer in your heart and colour a beautiful image. Let yourself relax and be with God. There is a new image for each week during Advent and one for Christmas so download, print and enjoy!

On Saint Andrew's Day, Saturday, November 30th at 11 am, The Reverend Karen McBride will be ordained to the priesthood at her new parish, Julian of Norwich (7 Rossland Avenue, Ottawa). Come and support this long-time member of our Cathedral, choir mom, and volunteer before you attend the Holly Tea and keep her in your prayers!

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. 

Thank you to the organizing team, all those who contributed food, our quiz host, and all who attended. It was a lovely way to spend a dark evening in November and a great way to fill our stomaches, hearts and souls.

Congratualations to the winning team in the quiz - "Team Us" - who dominated in the Lightning Round and the Draw the Dean bonus question, and who ultimately came in at 19 out of 28 possible points! Would members of this team please be in touch with Madeleine to claim your prize.

Until next time!

Empty gift bags are vailable in the foyer with a suggested list of items for you to fill them with for clients of Belong Ottawa (Centre 454, The Well, St. Luke's Table). These folks are in need of your loving support, so please be generous! Filled gift bags must be returned by Sunday, December 8th so that the Cathedral Men's Group can deliver them. Thank you!

Join in adorning our Cathedral with flowers and decorations to celebrate the season, and remember loved ones at the same time. To make a memorial donation towards the flowers please send an e-transfer to info@ottawacathedral.ca or donate online with a note specifying the names of those whom you would like remembered by December 18th at noon. The names of those being memorialized will be printed in the orders of service at Christmas.

These lovely calendars featuring scenes from around the Canadian church are available for sale in the Cathedral office. Get yours now - they make great stocking stuffers!

November
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 (Tickets available at the office)
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 Festive Reception with our Acting Primate

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!

Come and enjoy a heartwarming meal, celebrating the season! This dinner will be held after the lovely O Antiphons service at 4 pm.

Tickets are on sale (cash/cheque/credit) from the Cathedral office and after the 10.30 am service on Sundays. The cost is $10 for those 12 years old and under, $30 for those over 13 years old and all adults.

At the Cathedral Community potluck, one of the components of the quiz was for each table to draw a likeness of our Dean. Then they were voted on and the points counted towards their team's total. Such fun!

Our Cathedral
For the family and friends of Dr. Bill Gardner who mourn his death (funeral Monday, December 2nd at 11 am), may his soul rest in peace; all those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them; those preparing for, working at, and attending the Holly Tea and Bazaar. 
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Parish of South Dundas, The Reverend Mark Lewis.
Canadian Cathedrals
The Cathedral Church of St. George, Kingston, ON, The Very Reverend Doug Michael.
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.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Bishop Susan Johnson; Bishop Carla Blakley.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, and for peace in Israel and Palestine.

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.

Did you know that our diocese has a monthly online newspaper that shares stories from our parishes and community ministries? Check it out and subscribe!

Scripture Readings for Sunday, December 8th - Second Sunday of Advent | Baruch 5:1-9; Canticle 19 (Luke 1:68-79); Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6a

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.