As part of the 25% of her time spent in diocesan ministry, Dean Beth is facilitating a visioning process for Church of the Ascension. This Sunday she will be attending their morning service and then leading a session for the parish. Last year, Dean Beth led a strategic planning retreat for our diocesan communications team. And the year before, she was a consultant to the Parish of the Valley for the design of their new steps at Holy Trinity in Pembroke. This creative work helps to build relationships, share information, and further the bonds of our diocese.

Will be available for pick-up this Sunday! Otherwise, the tax receipts will be mailed out and the envelopes will be available from the office during the week. Thanks!

It is that time of year! If you are a group lead, you will soon be receiving an email regarding submission of your report for the due date as noted above. 

Please mark your calendars for the pre-vestry finance information meeting to be held on Sunday, March 2nd at noon, and vestry, which will be held on Sunday, March 9th at noon. 

Make sure to watch this interesting webinar, hosted by Bishop Shane, in which Archbishop Hosam and Dean Richard speak of what they are facing in the Land of the Holy One and how you can help.

St. George's College Jerusalem is particularly affected as no pilgrimages have been happening and it is uncertain when they may resume. The College is a gem of the worldwide Anglican Communion, normally welcoming thousands from around the world who seek to see, feel, and understand the biblical and contemporary richness of the land of the Holy One, and the Christians, Jews, and Muslims who live there. Currently there are insufficient funds to provide already-reduced salaries for the College’s staff and essential operations. Let Light Shine: The Canadian Campaign for St. George’s College Jerusalem is seeking to raise $250,000 to cover these basic costs in 2025.Your support of our partner diocese through this campaign is greatly appreciated! Please consider making a donation.

Next week the plan is to install the new railings on the east set of steps! This picture is of of them, freshly painted, in the shop. It will be lovely to see the temporary scaffolding removed and the project moving along. Donations to this project are most welcome! 

Saturday 1st | Evening | Fundraising Dinner for Boston Choir Trip |
The Reverend Bob Albert joins us as Assistant Curate

Sunday 2nd | Noon | Pre-Vestry Finance Meeting

Tuesday 4th | 5 to 7 pm | Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Wednesday 5th | 12.05 pm and 7 pm |
Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist

Sunday 9th | Noon | Annual Vestry

Sunday March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th | 4 pm |
Sung Chancel Eucharist

Sunday March 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th, 13th  | Noon |
A Lenten Journey in the Holy Land with Canon Doug

Our Cathedral
All those who are ill or suffering, and those who care for them.
Our Diocese
The Right Reverend Dr. Shane Parker; Community Ministries; Church of the Ascenstion, Ottawa, The Reverend Victoria Scott.
Canadian Cathedrals
St. Jude’s Cathedral, Iqaluit, NU, and all who minister there.
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; The Right Reverend John Watton, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Central Newfoundland.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Bishop Susan Johnson; Bishop Carla Blakley; Dean, council, and congregations of the Two Rivers, Nith Valley and Niagara Areas of the Eastern Synod.
The Moravian Church (MOR)
All who minister.
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The Diocese of Jerusalem, Archbishop Hosam Naoum; St. George's College, Jerusalem; peace in Israel and Palestine.

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

Welcome to our new parking! The full instructions are linked below so please read them carefully. Basically, entry is off Queen Street, immediately east of the Cathedral, and all our parking is 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 the reception desk and listed at the bottom of the newsletter 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. Thank you!

Scripture Readings for Sunday, February 16th | Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany | Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26

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 9 am to noon, Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 9 am to noon, except during holiday seasons.

Parking | 4120 is the current code for parking underground at The Vista on Sparks (entry from Queen Street). Street parking is free around the Cathedral on Sundays and other options for free and paid parking are noted on the map.