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The Chronicle (August 1, 2024) – The Cathedral Newsletter
THE CHRONICLE

THE CHRONICLE

YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE ON CATHEDRAL NEWS AND EVENTS

If you wish to see something published in this newsletter, please either fill out the Communication Request Form (click to be redirected to the Cathedral website) or email your edited and proofed text to newsletters@thecathedral.ca by Wednesday at Noon. If you have any questions, please email us at newsletters@thecathedral.ca.

Please note that these are the only two communication channels used in the creation of this newsletter.

If you attend in person on Sundays, a special parking rate is available at the Park Place Parkade. The parking code for 2024 is 18932447. Rate details are available here.

You can watch past live-streamed services on our YouTube channel. Click on the button below and watch the ones you missed or rewatch the ones you enjoyed!

For more infomation visit:

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Early Music Vancouver — Cathedral Closures

Early Music Vancouver — Cathedral Closures

Due to Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival, the noon Eucharist will be canceled and the Cathedral will close on the following dates:

• August 6th
• August 7th
• August 8th

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Out of Office Notice

Dean Chris will be out of the office on August 4th.

Rev. Areeta is on vacation from July 7th to August 10th.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed

Submitted by Nicky Seppala, Volunteer Coordinator

 Volunteering at the Cathedral is a great way to make new friends, enhance your spiritual life, and strengthen your connection with the Church. The following ministries are seeking new volunteers:

Altar Guild

  • Holy Linens taken home to wash and iron
  • 1 x 5-6 weeks on Saturday to wash vessels, replacing flowers, refreshing baptismal water etc.
  • 30-45 minutes following 10:30 AM Sunday service, cleaning up and preparing for next service
  • Special occasions (i.e. Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving), preparing and cleaning up
    TRAINING PROVIDED

Cookie Bakers

  • Home-baked or purchased cookies for the gathering following the 10:30 AM Sunday service
  • Cookies are made according to each bakers' choice and placed out with help of custodian
  • 3-4 dozen cookies 1x month

Coffee Ministry

  • Scheduling of Sunday coffee servers


If you are interested in volunteering for one of these ministries or need more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Nicky Seppala at volunteer@thecathedral.ca or 604-682-3848.

Thank you!

August Summer Festival 2024

August Summer Festival 2024

August 4 - Timely Revelation

A celebration of spiritual revelation, that flash of insight that comes as a gift from the Source Incomprehensible. Featuring a few Miles-Grenzberg originals about spiritual beings living in the material world, plus some classic inspirational traditional singalongs, and even a Lady Gaga anthem celebrating diversity!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.thecathedral.ca/df_media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjQvMDgvMDEvMjEvNDgvNDMvMzA4ZTRjNGYtNjQzMS00ZmI2LWEyNTgtNGQ1MDBlZThhYmQxL0F1Z3VzdCBTdW1tZXIgRmVzdGl2YWwgMjAyNCAtIFBvc3Rlci5wZGYiXV0/August%20Summer%20Festival%202024%20-%20Poster.pdf?sha=4624fa168643b1db

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Upper Zoom Bible Study of Sunday Readings with Claude St-Denis

Upper Zoom Bible Study of Sunday Readings with Claude St-Denis

Tuesdays | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 pm

For more infomation visit:

https://www.thecathedral.ca/events/upper-zoom-bible-study-of-sunday-readings--431/2024-08-06

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NEWS

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) Monthly Update

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) Monthly Update

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for sustainable development and humanitarian relief.

Click on the button below to see the full monthly update.

If you wish to subscribe to their newsletter, please click here.

For more infomation visit:

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Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry

If you or someone you know would benefit from receiving a hand-knit prayer shawl, please email reception@thecathedral.ca. The shawls are prayerfully knit by members of the congregation, and blessed by clergy at a service. You can pick one up from the office on a Friday morning between 10:00 a.m. and noon, or ask one of the pastoral care ministry members to bring one along when they visit. 

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/news/prayer-shawl-ministry

UPCOMING EVENTS

Susila Bryant Memorial Concert

Susila Bryant Memorial Concert

Saturday, August 10, 2024

A special evening of world music honouring mothers everywhere will be taking place at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, August 10th beginning at 7:30pm. Local writer and performer Hadani Ditmars has created a program of jazz, poetry and cabaret in memory of her late mother, Susila Bryant, a singer/songwriter who passed away last year, after a valiant battle with ALS.

Participating in this inaugural event with Hadani will be veteran Vancouver pianist Bob York, local jazz legend Lorraine Foster, Syrian singer-songwriter Grace Zakko, South African vocalist, composer Thema Tana and South-African-Canadian musician Shumba St. Albert.

Proceeds from this concert will be directed to all mothers at Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Founded in 1882, it is one of the oldest hospitals in the city, and the only Christian hospital in Gaza, treating people of all faiths, regardless of ability to pay. The Anglican Church of Canada has an ongoing appeal for funds to assist the hospital.

Event: Susila Bryant Memorial Concert
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2024.
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard Street (at Georgia).
Admission: Suggested Donation of $25, or pay what you will. Tickets are also available in advance on Eventbrite (click to be redirected).
More Information: hadaniditmars@gmail.com

For more infomation visit:

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MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL

We Mourn the Passing of the Rev. Canon Herbert O'Driscoll

It is with great sadness that we announce that the Rev. Canon Thomas Herbert O’Driscoll passed away on Thursday, July 25, in Victoria. B.C. surrounded by family.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/news/in-memoriam--12843

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The Rev. John Shozawa's Celebration of Life

The Rev. John Shozawa's memorial service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, North Vancouver, on Saturday, August 17th at 1:00 p.m.

Rev. John was a member of that parish, which his wife Lynne had also chosen as a place of worship.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE

Parish Picnic | Sunday, September 15

Alisdair's Retirement Party | Sunday, September 15

2024 Season of Creation: To Hope and Act with Creation | September 1 - October 4

Cathedral Week at Sorrento Centre | July 20 - July 26, 2025

WORSHIP AT THE CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral office is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staff contact information is available here. 

REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES

Holy Communion | 8:00 a.m.

Choral Eucharist | 10:30 a.m.

Eucharist with St. Brigid’s | 1:30 p.m.

Compline | 8:00 p.m.

 

WEEKDAY SERVICES

Holy Eucharist | Monday—Friday
12:15 p.m.

Holy Eucharist | Thursday
7:30 a.m. (with breakfast following)

Rite of Reconciliation (Confession) | 4th Wednesday
11:00 a.m.—Noon

Healing Prayers & Anointing | Wednesday
Following the 12:15 p.m. Eucharist

 

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