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The Chronicle (December 18, 2025) – The Cathedral Newsletter
THE CHRONICLE

THE CHRONICLE

YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE ON CATHEDRAL NEWS AND EVENTS

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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 2025 is 20254630. Rate details are available here. 

The new 2026 parking code is 20267650 and is effective for use now.
 
You can watch past live-streamed services on our YouTube channel — click to watch the ones you missed or rewatch the ones you enjoyed!

OUT OF OFFICE NOTICE

Sunday, December 21: Deacon Kevin away at St. Mary's, Sapperton.
 
Park Place Parking

Park Place Parking

Parking for Christmas Eve & 2026 Parking Code

The new 2026 parking code is 20267650 and is effective for use now.

The evening flat rate for parking on Christmas Eve begins at 6 PM. Both the 2025 and 2026 parking codes will work.  

We have been notified that the Cathedral parking code at Park Place's parkade is working again. You should be able to pay the discounted rates without any issue.

Joyful & Triumphant

Joyful & Triumphant

(Recap) A Concert of Holiday Songs 

Joyful and Triumphant

December 16, 2025 7:30 PM
A Concert of Holiday Songs 

Choral Prelude on “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme,” BWV 645...

For more infomation visit:

http://thecathedral.ca/news/joyful-triumphant

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Upcoming Service & Program Updates

- No 4 PM or 8 PM services on December 28 and January 4

- Children’s Ministry break: Last session December 21; resumes January 11

- Maundy Café break: Last lunch served December 19; resumes January 5

- The Cathedral is closed to the public December 26, 29—January 2, 2026. Regular services will proceed on December 25, 28, and January 4. 

EXPLORING OUR FAITH

Advent 2025 series: Towards the Incarnation

Advent 2025 series: Towards the Incarnation

Readings, Collects, and Poems for Advent and Christmas

Join Rev. Dr. Rob James for a three-session Advent series that brings together scripture, collects, and poetry to illuminate the story of the Incarnation. In each session, we’ll read, reflect, and listen for the voice of hope and surprise that shapes the season and leads us towards our Saviour’s birth. 

Thursdays, 7:30 PM - 9 PM | December 4, 11, 18

On Zoom (link will be sent out to those who register).

Registration link: Advent 2025

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer

Every Weekday from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Are you looking for a way to deepen your spiritual life? Every weekday morning at 9:30 AM the Cathedral holds Morning Prayer.

We will follow a simple liturgy with a Psalm, a Reading, Prayer and Silence. This form of regular, daily prayer is used in the Anglican Communion and a number of other church denominations. All are welcome to start the day in prayer with us.

Morning Prayer takes place online via Zoom. To join in, please click HERE at 9:30 AM on weekdays.

The Chronicle will resume on January 8, 2026.

NEWS

Diocesan eNewsletter

Diocesan eNewsletter

December 16th Edition

For more infomation visit:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Diocese-of-New-Westminster.html?soid=1102181436570&aid=ph_elSOMDa0

Link to Diocesan Newsletter
SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE

Fellowship for Parishioners of African Descent | Last Saturday of each month | 5:00 to 7:00pm

SEND US YOUR PRAYER REQUEST

SEND US YOUR PRAYER REQUEST

Those seeking prayers for themselves or others may email the Cathedral Prayer Link at prayerlink@thecathedral.ca to have their name added to the list.

Please Note: Unless otherwise requested, names are removed from the prayer list after three weeks. The Prayer Link ministry sincerely appreciates any updates on recovery or changes in circumstances.

WORSHIP AT THE CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral Office will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM. Staff contact information is available here. 

REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES

Holy Communion | 8:00 a.m.

Choral Eucharist | 10:30 a.m.

Sundays@4 Choral Service | 4:00 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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