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November 2018
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Fall 2018 Cathedral Choir Recruitment Poster

OUTREACH IN NOVEMBER
 
Note that there will be no Ask Box in November and December due to extra requests for Christmas projects.
 
Mission to Seafarers Christmas Shoeboxes
Start now to collect items for this annual project – see Shoeboxes for information about this campaign, a list of requested gifts to fill a shoebox, and instructions regarding wrapping.
 
If you need a box, you can pick one up at the Cathedral entrance on Sunday November 4 after worship services, or during the week from November 5 to 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Kent Doe by the ramp near the foyer door to the Great Hall.
Please return boxes to the Cathedral by Sunday, November 25.
 
For further information contact Kent Doe

 Wednesday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m.
THREE CHOIRS FESTAL EVENSONG FOR ALL SAINTS
Sung by theCathedral Choir, Capella Regalis, and theKing’s Chapel Choir
with music by Byrd, Howells and Dupré
 
 Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
ORDINATION
The Reverend Lorraine Street and The Reverend Michael Tutton will be ordained priests, The Reverend Tom Henderson will be installed as Archdeacon of the Valley, and The Reverend Tammy Hodge will be installed as Archdeacon of Fort Sackville. 
 
Friday, November 2
ALL SOULS DAY
commemorates the faithful departed.  As usual, there will be a Eucharist at 12:15 p.m.
Add the name of your loved one to the Memorial List at the entrances to the Cathedral or e-mail Cathedral Office by Thursday, November 1.  The names will be read out at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, November 4.
 
Saturday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Smitty’s Restaurant on Cathedral Lane
CATHEDRAL BREAKFAST
All Cathedral members and friends are invited to meet for good food and fun conversation.   No RSVP required!!
 
 Sunday, November 4 at all services
PATRONAL FESTIVAL
Patronal Festivals celebrate the birthdays of churches and occur on or close to the date of the respective patron saint.  In our case, the Cathedral turns 108 on All Saints Day, on Thursday, November 1.
All Souls remembrance will take place at 10:30 a.m.
 
 Sunday, November 4 at 5:00 p.m.
CONCERT FOR ALL THE SAINTS
The 10th annual concert of music honouring the Saints by theKing’s Chapel Choir, directed by Paul Halley, featuring the Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, with the Ensemble Regale chamber orchestra and guest organist Patrick Wedd.
 
This ticketed event is part of the Sundays at Four series.
Tickets are offered to Cathedral congregation members at a 20% discount and can be purchased from Cathedral Choir members, who are also members of the Chapel Choir, and from Ken Dauphinee.
For general public tickets visit Ticket Halifax
 
Tuesdays in November from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
FAITH FORMATION - BEGINNINGS
This is a four-week introductory session of videos and discussion. You are welcome to attend all or some sessions and may bring a brown-bag supper if you wish; beverages and light refreshments will be available.
 
Nov. 6 – God and Creation – The abundance of God’s goodness
Nov. 13 – God in Jesus – An incarnational faith
Nov. 20 – God and the Holy Spirit – the breath of new life
Nov. 27 – The Kingdom Come – the promise of Christian hope

Sunday, November 11 at all services
REMEBRANCE DAY SUNDAY
 
 Sunday, November 11 at 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT FOUR
CHORAL EVENSONG
sung by the Cathedral Choir and members of the King’s Chapel Choir
For more information on this series visit Sundays at Four
 
 Thursday, November 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
SAINTS ALIVE
a contemplative and educational Anglican Church Women program for interested men and women.
The guest will be the Cathedral’s Anglican School of Theology student, Rev. Shirley Cole
For more information e-mail Cynthia Pilichos
 
 Friday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall kitchen
OUTREACH KITCHEN PARTY
The Cathedral is once again responsible for preparing food for a meal at the St. George’s Soup Kitchen on November 17.  You are invited to come out and have some fun in the kitchen.  Everyone is welcome!
 
Volunteers are also appreciated on Saturday, November 17 to serve the meal.
If you would like to help or learn more about this Outreach Project, contact Deacon Heather
 
Saturday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m.
PARADE OF LIGHTS
HOT CHOCOLATE AT THE CATHEDRAL
Kindle your Christmas spirit by stopping by for a free, steaming cup of hot chocolate, served from the Cathedral steps, while you take in the parade festivities.
For more information or to volunteer e-mail Sheila Gordon
 
 Sunday, November 18 at 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT FOUR
CHORAL EVENSONG & INVESTITURE
sung by Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir
Boys who have joined the senior choir within the past year will be formally invested.  A reception follows the service.
For more information on this series visit Sundays at Four
 
Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
 
 Sunday, November 25
WHITE RIBBON SUNDAY
Wearing a white ribbon is a personal pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women and girls. Wearing a white ribbon is a way of saying, “Our future has no violence against women.”
For Information: White Ribbon
 
 PLEASE NOTE – There will be NO SUNDAYS AT FOUR event on November 25.
 
 Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral
LOVE NS: THE BOOK CLUB FUNDRAISER
An evening with New York Times bestseller Shari Lapena in conversation with Nova Scotia mystery author Anne Emery
For tickets and information visit Ticket Halifax
 
Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.
ST. CATHERINE’S GROUP
Annual Pot Luck
For more info about the St. Catherine’s Group e-mail Judi MacDonald


WEEKLY EVENTS
 
Study Groups:
 
Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. - Book Studywith Rev. Dr. Davena Davis

Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. – Study group beginning Oct. 16 with Rev. Dr. Helen Ryding

Thursday from 10:00-11:10 a.m. – Bible Study with Kent Doe

Fridays from 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Bible Study with Rev. John Swain
 
Choir Practices:
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
 
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.