Music Monthly – December 2017



Music Monthly – December 2017

Sunday 3 December – First Sunday of Advent 10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS) Nun komm der Heiden Heiland – Praetorius Missa l’hora passa – Viadana Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 The Lord will come and not be slow – Tye 108, 446, 88, 48, 110 Prelude on Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 661 – Bach 4.00: Advent […]

Olga Louise Mann – Obituary



Olga Louise Mann 1918 – 2017 Olga Louise Mann died peacefully on 15 November 2017 at the Halifax Infirmary. She was seven weeks past her 99th birthday, and had enjoyed a long full life. She was born on PEI, daughter of Wilbert and Emma (Cudmore) Reeves. She was predeceased by her husband, George Mann, and […]

Cathedral Faces – Ann Deveau and Doug Milander



Cathedral Faces – Ann Deveau and Doug Milander

Ann and Doug are well known around the Cathedral for their many hours of volunteer work. Ann is from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Doug is from Norfolk, Nebraska. They began attending the Cathedral in 1997 as a middle way between her Roman Catholic upbringing and his background in the United Methodist church. The route to […]

Bishop and Chapter News – Nov 2017



Bishop and Chapter met on Monday, 20 November 2017 with twelve of thirteen members present. Minutes of 16 October 2017 were adopted. The Dean led a brief information sharing and conversation regarding children and Communion. Bishop’s Directive 3.1.2 contains guidelines for practice. A brief overview of Life in the Eucharist was discussed. Business Arising • […]

You Better Belize it!



You Better Belize it!

It is official! The 2018 Belize mission team has booked their flights and will be starting preparations soon for their mission trip in January. The team consists of Carol Ann Melvin, Rebecca Butler-Goddard, Nat Fetter, Caryn Gunter, Dean Geoffrey Hall, Kelley Hall, Beverly Morell and Jim Morell. Please keep them in your prayers, along with […]

Monday morning drop-in: Sharing Christianity outside the church walls



Monday morning drop-in: Sharing Christianity outside the church walls

Tasty sandwiches and warm socks aren’t the only things handed out to people in need at the Monday morning drop-in run by the cathedral’s outreach committee. Archdeacon Pat Drummond always gives a blessing of praise and thanksgiving to start the morning’s activities. At first, the clatter of dishes and chatter of voices would continue. But […]

Why we do what we do – Eucharistic practice and the risk of infection



Why we do what we do – Eucharistic practice and the risk of infection

At Christ Church Cathedral, we take health and safety seriously. From time to time there are questions about precautions followed to reduce the risk of infection in the administration of the Holy Eucharist. First and foremost, we follow our own diocesan Bishop’s Directive 3.4 on the Administration of the Sacrament. This includes making intinction (dipping) […]

Music Monthly – November 2017



Music Monthly – November 2017

5 November 2017 – All Saints – Remembrance Sunday10.00: Choral Eucharist with the Renewal of the Vows of Baptism (BAS)The souls of the righteous – MurrayMissa Secunda – HasslerPsalm 34:1-10, 22My soul, there is a country – Parry281, 439, 277, 275, 70, 276Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 534 – Bach4.00: Choral Evensong (BCP)Drinkell […]

2017 flu shots – its that time again!



2017 flu shots – its that time again!

It’s that time again! The flu season is upon us. A reminder to all that flu vaccinations are available throughout the City at a pharmacy near you. You may also make an appointment with your physician to obtain a vaccine in the physician’s office or contact the Public Health Office in your area. The flu […]