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SUNDAY8:00am Holy Communion from the Book of Common 10:30am Parish Eucharist
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY
12:10pm Holy Communion
THURSDAY
7:30am Communion (followed by simple breakfast)
12:10pm Communion followed by Prayers for Healing
SATURDAY
9:10am Holy Communion
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March 13th - The Venerable Dr. Ellen Clark-King
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Christ Church Cathedral
Email Newsletter – First Sunday in Lent |
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Greetings!
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| The Reverend Chris Dierkes |
This weeks marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent.
On Tuesday night I celebrated with some of the young adults in our congregation, the great tradition of Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner, the last night of celebration before the fastings of Lent. On Tuesday The Cathedral also remembered the life of Russ Harding. In true Mardi Gras fashion, the culmination of Tuesday’s memorial was a Dixieland Jazz band (with Marcus Mosley on vocals) blasting ‘When the Saints Go Marchin’ In’ as we deposited Russ’ ashes in the Memorial Garden.
That experience was a sad and sweet entry into Ash Wednesday:
“Remember you are formed of dust and to the dust you shall return.”
As the Lenten instructions in the liturgy for Ash Wednesday state: “Lent is a time to prepare for the Easter celebration.” So for those who are giving up various things or taking on certain practices for Lent, remember that the reason for doing so is in order to make room in our hearts to more deeply enter into and celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Emphasis on the word celebrate.
To that end, the Cathedral Clergy will be offering a Tuesday night course on the 7 Deadly Sins. Also our Cathedral Home Group ministry launches this week upcoming. There are still spots available for both offerings. I commend these offerings as a helpful means to prepare for the time of Easter celebration.
Prayers and blessings for holy Lent to you all.
The Reverend Chris Dierkes
Curate, Christ Church Cathedral
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| Ellen Clark-King Preaching this Sunday |
This Sunday March 13th
The First Sunday in Lent
*Daylight Saving Time*
8:00AM: Holy Eucharist. Preaching this week: The Venerable Dr. Ellen Clark-King.
9:15AM: The first seminar of our new Catechism Course is in the Park Room (see below for more details)
10:30AM: Parish Eucharist. Preaching this week: The Venerable Dr. Ellen Clark-King. Also featuring the Rupert Lang and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir.
9:30PM: Gregorian Chant – The Service of Compline, featuring music by the Women’s Schola.
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Spring Forward – March 13th
Don’t Come Late to Worship!
This Sunday, March 13th, marks Daylight Saving Time. Set your clocks one hour ahead before you go to sleep on Saturday March 12th, because it would be a shame to miss you at the Cathedral on Sunday morning!
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Your Lenten Booklet is Here!
Pick it up this Sunday!
Many thanks to all those who contributed such beautiful, rich and varied material to the Cathedral’s Lenten Booklet.
It’s now available in the narthex on Sunday morning or from the cathedral office during the week.
Following the daily readings is a great way of journeying through Lent knowing we are in company with many others in the cathedral community – and of encountering new writers and insights.
We invite a minimum donation of $2 to cover the costs of producing the booklet.
And find Lenten resources on Facebook!
Find daily Lenten resources on the Cathedral’s Facebook fan page! Includes music and images as well as words.
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 Home Groups!You’re invited to participate in this new ministry in Lent
What Are Home Groups? Home groups are gath- erings of 8-12 people meeting during the week in a home to pray together, reflect on scripture, care for one another and to seek to ground faith in daily existence.
Over the past two months a team of people have been preparing to help facilitate these groups. They are not experts, but fellow parishioners, who will study and learn with you.
When: Groups begin the week of March 13 and will run to early June.
Click Here to learn more about these groups, their locations and dates, and much more….
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 Men’s Breakfast – March 26“It’s Amazing, The Masculine Spiritual Journey” with the Reverend Alisdair Smith
As humans we all share a journey. As men, our gender and culture shape that journey in unique ways – especially spiritually. Join Alisdair Smith for an informative and engaging look at men’s spiritual journeys, and how our masculin- ity shapes our human spiritual journey.
March 26 – Cost $20. Breakfast served at 8:15AM
Reserve a space by contacting the church office at 604.682.3848
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 New Parishioner Profile! Kelly Bradford
Check out our newest Parishioner Profile! Introducing Kelly Bradford, a newcomer to the Parish, and the new Executive Director of Camp Artaban. Read about why Kelly comes to Christ Church Cathedral, and more about who she is.
You’re also invited to submit your own parishioner profile. It’s one of the best ways we can communicate how the Cathedral is a diverse and friendly worshipping community!
Click Here read more about Kelly…
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 New Course – April 18, 2011 “The Meaning of Mary Magdalene” with the Reverend Cynthia Bourgeault
In this full-day seminar will delve into the profound relevance of this foundational figure in Christian history whose crucial role has been far too often neglected and misunderstood.
Early Bird Registration by Mar 31st – $40 Payment must be received by Mar 31st
Regular Registration Apr 1-18 $60. Limited Bursaries Available, application deadline Mar 31st
Click Here for more information…
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7 Deadly Sins: A New Course
Tuesdays March 15 – April 12 (5 Nights)
7:00PM in the Park Room
How does the concept of sin fit in to liberal Christian theology? How do we interpret the ‘seven deadly sins’ in the twenty-first century? Come and explore these topics with the Cathedral clergy this Lent as we take a fresh look at what sin means for us as individuals and as a society today.
7 Deadly Sins (Seven at Seven)
When: Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 pm
March 15 through April 12 (5 Nights Total)
Click Here to read more…
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Catechism: A New Course
Sundays March 13 – April 10
9:15AM in the Park Room
For adults seeking baptism or reaffirmation of their baptismal vows at the Easter Vigil in 2011. Catechism is an ancient form of Christian teaching, and over 5 weeks we will seek to revise and re-imagine this practice for our own day.
Why? 2011 is a Year of Spiritual Renewal at the Cathedral. Examine with us the theology of The Holy Spirit, the place of confirmation and re-affirmation in the Christian way, and in particular the forming of a rule of life.
Register in the Parish Office. Attendance at 4 out of 5 sessions required.
Click Here to read more…
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| Click the image above to see the new “It Gets Better” video by the Vancouver Men’s Chorus |
What’s New on the Website?
www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca
Peter Elliott’s Sermon can be found on our sermon archive page, HERE.
A Special Letter from the Primate and the National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, HERE.
Lenten Worship Schedule HERE.
Holy Week & Easter Worship Schedule HERE.
Beautiful New Compline Photo Gallery by visitor and friend Crissy Arseneau can be found HERE.
Our Silent Night Video
The Choir’s New CD (including preview tracks!)
Sermons (Audio and Text!)
The Cathedral Photo Galleries
Cathedral Strikes Back Star Wars Film!
The Choir’s New HD Video!
Our Email Newsletter Archive
Our Featured Events
And lots more!
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Do you have ideas for this email newsletter? Are we missing something you’d like to see? Let us know! Just press reply, or call me at 604.682.3848 ext. 21.
Sincerely,
Mark Munn
Director, Development and Communications
Christ Church Cathedral Vancouver
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