Current events

June 2019
Cathedral News Online

PLEASE NOTE
Beginning Friday, June 7 the Cathedral and Diocesan offices are closed on Fridays at noon for the summer.

 OUTREACH IN JUNE
Look for the blue box near the bulletin board, where the Outreach Committee collects different items each month, based on various needs.  Your contributions are most appreciated. 
The June request –paint brushes, acrylic paint, canvases – for the St. George's Youthnet summer program.
 
HOW THE DEAN SPENDS HIS SUMMER VACATION
Dean Paul Smith will be participating in THE PROUTY 2019 on July 12/13 during his summer vacation in New Hampshire. Information about the event is on display in the Cathedral along with his biking jersey.  He invites you to write names of people you would like remembered on his shirt – a show of support and a source of inspiration for him as he participates with his family in this annual cancer fundraiser.  

Wednesday, May 29 at 6:45 p.m.
ST. CATHERINE’S GROUP
Members will meet for their annual dinner at Le Bistro. 
For information about the St. Catherine’s Group e-mail Judi MacDonald
 
 Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.
ORDINATION
The Reverend Dorothy Miller, The Reverend Bonnie Skerritt and The Reverend Nichola Fish Cumine will be ordained priests.  Benjamin Lee, Taunya Dawson, and Douglas Beck will be ordained (Transitional) Deacons.  Douglas did a placement at the Cathedral this year.
 
Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Smitty’s Restaurant on Cathedral Lane 
CATHEDRAL BREAKFAST
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy breakfast across from the beautiful Public Gardens with Cathedral friends.

Sunday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m.
SERVICE LED BY SENIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
 

Sunday, June 2 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
CYCLE THROUGH A CATHEDRAL
As part of Bike Week Halifax, June 1 to 9, the Cathedral will open its doors to cyclists for a unique opportunity to visit, on wheels, our awesome building, 7 stories high, the length of a soccer field, and over a century old. Travel around the 0.1 kilometre indoor pathway, where guides will be available to answer questions and provide refreshment.
For other Bike Week events visit Schedule 2019

Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 p.m.
CONCERT
MUSIC FOR A GREAT SPACE 
This annual concert, presented by the Cathedral Choir and directed by Paul Halley, features music Celebrating the Ascension, with guest trumpeter Curtis Dietz.  
Tickets - $20 regular/$10 student, available at the door, or in advance at Ticket Halifax and 902-448-3473
 
This is the last in the Sundays at Four series until September

 Sunday, June 9
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit by wearing red to church

Sunday, June 16 after the 10:30 a.m. service
in The Great Hall
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLOSING AND CONGREGATIONAL BBQ
Bring along a salad, sweet, or just yourself to the BBQ after the 10:30 a.m. service.  Food donations can be dropped off in The Great Hall prior to the service. All are welcome!
 
This will mark the end of the Sunday School term which will resume on September 8, 2019. The nursery will be unsupervised all summer but will remain open for use by parents and their children.

Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

SAVE THE DATE
 
July 5 through 7 
RCCO NATIONAL CONVENTION 2019
“CHANGING TIDES”
A wonderful series of concerts, workshops, and events are planned which examine the changing role of the organist while celebrating pipe organ traditions. Concerts will feature celebrated Canadian organists. In addition, there will be a premiere of a new work by Halifax composer, Peter Togni.
For information on performers, special events, tickets, and more visit Changing Tides

WEEKLY EVENTS
 
Study Groups:
 
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Book Study with Rev. Dr. Davena Davis
 
Fridays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Bible Study with Rev. John Swain 
 
Choir Practices:
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. until May 29
 
Services:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:15 p.m. HC BCP
Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., HC BAS
 
Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Refreshments served after 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services
Nursery and Sunday School available at 9:00 and 10:30 services and staffed until June 16.

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