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February 2019
Cathedral News Online

PLEASE NOTE
 
If you are interested in Confirmation, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, or Reception into the Anglican Communion on Easter Eve, April 20, 2019, please email cathedraldean@eastlink.ca

OUTREACH IN FEBRUARY
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 February request -toques, gloves, scarves, and socks which will be donated to the Mission to Seafarers.
  
February 1 – 10
INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK
Interfaith Harmony Halifax (IHH) is a community collaborative organization whose purpose is to promote the vision of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), which is “Love of God, the Good, and Neighbour”. IHH represents people of diverse faiths and good will, as well as diverse community partners and cultures.
This week provides an opportunity to visit sacred spaces in Halifax to observe, meet, and engage with diverse faith communities.
 
All are welcome to participate in the sacred events.  For a schedule and more information visit IHH Halifax
 
Friday, Friday February 1 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 February 2.  You are invited to come out and have some fun in the kitchen.  Everyone is welcome! Volunteers are also appreciated on Saturday, February 2 to serve the meal.
If you would like to help or learn more about this Outreach Project, contact Deacon Heather

Saturday, February 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Smitty’s Restaurant on Cathedral Lane
CATHEDRAL BREAKFAST
Warm up with Cathedral friends and enjoy a meal together.  All are welcome.
 
Sunday February 3 at 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT FOUR
EVENSONG
sung by the Cathedral Choir
For a complete series listing visit Sundays at Four
 
Wednesday, February 6, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
in the Great Hall or Nursery
FAITH FORMATION – SPIRITUALITY OF HYMNS
Facilitated by our AST student, The Rev. Shirley Cole
All are welcome to attend this session.  Learn about a hymn, its roots, and reflect on the music.  Learn also to use faith inspired music as a component of spiritual care practices.

CELEBRATING AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH
 
Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m.
GUEST PREACHER – REV. DR. RHONDA BRITTON
The Cathedral community welcomes Rev. Rhonda Britton, pastor at New Horizons Baptist Church.  She is renown as a dynamic speaker and leader.  A reception will follow in The Great Hall.
For information about Rev. Britton visit Dalhousie School of Social Work Bio

Sunday, February 17 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.,
at New Horizons Baptist Church, currently at Northwood Manor, 2630 Gottingen Street, due to renovations.
SPECIAL YOUTH-DIRECTED SERVICE
Members of the Cathedral congregation and especially our youth are invited to share in worship with the New Horizons young people.
 
Sunday, February 24 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
at New Horizons Baptist Church
AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH SERVICE
all are invited to attend
 
IN ADDITION…
The Cathedral Sunday School will be participating in the Children’s Talk throughout February by highlighting African heritage people of interest.
 
Sunday, February 10 at 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT FOUR
EVENSONG
sung by the Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir
For a complete series listing visit Sundays at Four

Tuesday, February 12, 19, and 26 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
in the nursery meeting room
FAITH FORMATION – HYMNS SECOND ROUND
facilitated by Susan Drain
 
Note the change back to Tuesdays for this educational series, which involves growing and deepening our faith and understanding, and practice of it.  Light refreshments are provided.  You may attend all or any of the sessions.  All are welcome.  

For more information see the Sunday bulletin or the handout at the notice table by the font or contact Rev. Ray Carter
 
Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT FOUR
EVENSONG
sung by the boys of Capella Regalis 
For a complete series listing visit Sundays at Four
 
Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, February 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
SAINTS ALIVE
a contemplative and educational Anglican Church Women program for interested men and women.
Check upcoming bulletins for this month's program
For more information e-mail Cynthia Pilichos
 
Sunday February 24 at 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS AT FOUR
EVENSONG
sung by the women of the Cathedral Choir
For a complete series listing visit Sundays at Four

Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. 
in The Great Hall
ST. CATHERINE’S GROUP
Members will enjoy a movie night. New members of this branch of Anglican Church Women are always welcome.
For more info about the St. Catherine’s Group e-mail Judi MacDonald

WEEKLY EVENTS
 
Study Groups:
 
Tuesday 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:
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.