Christ Church Cathedral E-Newsletter: February 1, 2017

A crowd gathers in the Chapter Room for Forum Sunday on January 29.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Coming up over the next few weeks

Thursday, February 2, 9, & 16 at noon: Lunch and Learn
Sunday, February 5, 4.30 pm Solemn Choral Evensong for Candlemas. Incense will be used (in the sanctuary only)
Saturday, February 11, 7.30 pm: Pacific Baroque Festival concert.
Wednesday, February 15, 11.00 am: Healing Ministry (Chapter Room)
Wednesday, February 15, 2.00 & 5.00 pm: Budget Review Sessions
Thursday, February 16, 7.30 pm: Pacific Baroque Festival concert--organ recital.
Friday, February 17, 6.00 pm: Taize service in the CNJ
Saturday and Sunday February 18 & 19: International Benedictine Meeting
Sunday February 19, 4.30 pm: Pacific Baroque Festival Choral Evensong
Saturday, February 25, 7.30 pm: CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble concert in the CNJ
Sunday, February 26, Annual General Meeting (after 10.30 am service)

Meals at Our Place: Breakfast: February 3 from 8.00 - 10.00 a.m. Supper: February 19. Volunteers gather at 3.30 p.m. for dinner service at 4.45 p.m
info: Malcolm Read: readmac100@gmail.com

DONALD HUNT TO BE NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR!

The Dean has announced the appointment of the Cathedral’s new Director of Music, Mr. Donald Hunt. Donald will take up his duties effective July 17th. To read the complete announcement, please click here.

NEW LIGHT ILLUMINATES CNJ
One of the visual glories of this Cathedral is the great three-panelled stained glass window high up in the East End of the Chapel of the New Jerusalem. Installed in 1994, the New Jerusalem Window was designed and installed by Christopher Wallace. It has justifiably been called “the finest work of public art in Victoria.” Please click here to read the complete article.
Article and photo below by Canon Ian Alexander.

LUNCH AND LEARN: RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD: PART 2
For four more Thursdays. Next session, February 2, noon - 1.00 p.m.
with Wayne Codling (Buddhist)
in the Chapter Room. Bring your own lunch.
Tea and Coffee provided.

Upcoming sessions:
February 9: Parminder Virk (Sikh)
February 16: Aboriginal Neighbours--The Blanket Exercise

TAIZE SERVICE
Friday, February 17, 6.00 p.m.

The Downtown Churches Association Prayer and Music in the Style of Taizé continues on Friday, February 17, 6.pm, in the Chapel of the New Jerusalem. Please join us for an hour of quiet music, prayer and meditation. If you would like to help with set up, greeting or reading in English or another language, please contact Elaine at eellison@christchurchcathedral.bc.ca or leave your name at the office.

OLD PALM CROSSES NEEDED!
In preparation for Ash Wednesday, March 1, palm crosses from last year will be burned on the Quadra Street steps at the end of the February 26 service. Your old palm crosses would be appreciated; please return them to the basket outside the Chapter Room.

SPECIAL CHORAL EVENSONG for Candlemas,
February 5, 4.30 p.m.

Introit: Henry Balfour Gardiner (1877-1950) “Te lucis ante terminum”
Canticles: Charles V. Stanford (1852-1924) “Magnificat a& Nunc Dimitties in B flat”
Lord’s Prayer: Robert Stone (1516-1613)
Anthem: Johannes Eccard (1533 – 1611) “When to the temple Mary went”

A LIFE OFF STAGE

On Friday, February 10 at 7.00 p.m. in Room 110 of the Hickman Building, University of Victoria, Canon Herb O’Driscoll will be speaking to the Jung Society of Victoria. The subject will be the ways in which Jungian insights can enrich and give depth to characters in both the Hebrew and the Christian scriptures, giving them what the English playwright Tom Stoppard has called “a life off stage” beyond the text. While the evening is under the auspices of the Jung Society, visitors are most welcome. For non members there is a charge of $20. To download the poster for this event, please click here

'SWEET ROSES: HANDEL'S GERMAN ARIAS'
Saturday, 11 February 7:30pm
in the Chapel of the New Jerusalem
Catherine Webster – soprano; Marc Destrubé - baroque violin;
Natalie Mackie - viola da gamba; Michael Jarvis – harpsichord
A rare complete performance of Handel’s ‘German Arias’, nine tender musical gems set to poems by Handel’s good friend Barthold Brockes, describing the joy and beauty to be found in Nature, for soprano voice accompanied by a single violin and basso continuo.
Tickets: $25; $20 Seniors/Students from the Cathedral Office
Concert website: www.pacbaroque.com
Doors open 6:45pm

BUDGET REVIEW SESSIONS
Wednesday, February 15
2.00 -3:30 p.m. and 5.00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Chapter Room
with Ed Hayley, Manager of Finance & Administration:

PACIFIC BAROQUE FESTIVAL at CCC

Thursday, February 16, 8.00 p.m.
In stile concertato
John Walthausen – organ
For full concert details and musician bio, please click here

Sunday, February 19, 4.30 p.m.
A North German Choral Evensong
Pacific Baroque Festival Ensemble (Marc Destrubé, baroque violin/director)
St Christopher Singers (Madeleine Humer, director)

BECOME A BENEDICTINE FOR A DAY
February 18 and 19

Please click here for detailed information about the weekend.

GUEST PREACHER: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
We are delighted to welcome Dr Geoff Strong to the Cathedral on Sunday February 19.
He is an atmospheric and climate scientist who also serves as the Diocesan Representative for the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. He has just published Convenient Mistruths, A novel of Intrigue, Danger, and Global Warning.
He will be our preacher at both the 9:15 and 11:00 am services. There will be opportunity to meet with him after both services.

CAPRICCIO VOCAL ENSEMBLE: A CELTIC CELEBRATION!
Saturday, February 25 at 7.30 p.m.

A delightful evening of Celtic music with guest performers Amy Stephen (Celtic harp, penny whistle, accordion) and Allan Dionne (percussion/bodhran).
Concert tickets are available from choir members, Ivy’s Bookshop, Christ Church Cathedral office, Munro’s Books and Long and McQuade. Tickets are usually available for purchase at the door.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
FEBRUARY 26 after a joint 10.30 a.m. service
Deadline reminders: Electronic copies of reports must be submitted to the office by
Friday, February 3. (Below is a pic from last year)

PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, February 28, 6.00 - 7.00 p.m.
in the Cathedral School Gymnasium
Tickets :$10 Children under 12: Free
Volunteer sign-up sheets are posted now on the bulletin board
in the church and in the Chapter Room
Tickets will be available at the beginning of February and can be bought at the office, from Alan Longstaff or at the door.

REFUGEE SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE
The Refugee Support Group has received word that our refugee family, Abdulmalik and Yasmeen, have an appointment with the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta, for 1:00 pm February 15, 2017. This is one more encouraging step closer to their settlement in Victoria within the next few months.
The group's next meeting is February 7, at 5.00 pm in the Deanery

IN THE LIBRARY

Here is some thoughtful reading for Lent and Easter--a new book by N.T. Wright entitled The Day the revolution began: reconsidering the meaning of Jesus’s crucifixion. A leading Bible scholar, Anglican Bishop and best selling author Wright suggests that the Church has lost touch with the revolutionary nature of the cross. Wright seeks to wake up the Church to its own story, to invite us to join in Jesus’s work of redeeming the world – to join his revolution.
Submitted by Janis Wheatley

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
COMING UP
Pro D Day: Friday, February 10
Lux Mundi available
BC Family Dad Holiday: February 13
Lux Mundi is not available for this date

To visit the school's website and for more information about programs, staff, school news etc, please Click here,
To download the most recent newsletter (January 26) please click here

THE WIDER COMMUNITY

SOUTH ISLAND CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND TRAINING is offering a one-day Marriage Preparation workshop for couples of all ages with facilitators Glenda Pryce and Bill Cole on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 9am-5pm. Cost is $150 per couple which includes all course materials. Registration deadline: Friday, February 3, 2017. Please contact us at (250) 472-2851, ext. 101, email courses@southislandcentre.ca or visit us on-line at www.southislandcentre.ca.

COMING UP AT SORRENTO CENTRE--FOR YOUTH
February 10 - 13, youth retreat at Sorrento "A Wizard’s Retreat” (theme Harry Potter): Click here for more info. May 19 - 21 “Finding the Light, Finding Joy – Even in the Darkness”: Click here for more info. For info about summer youth staff opportunities, please click here For more info about the Sorrento Centre, please click here to visit the website.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT DOWNTOWN FOODBANK
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is looking for help at View St location.
Commitment: Once a week or on call for 3 hours - Monday to Friday usually in the morning
Duties: Sorting, bagging food items, serving the public
Requirements: Standing, lifting, smiling, following instructions
Process: Interview, application, criminal record check
Friendly team environment
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator – mwalters@svdpvictoria.com, 250-208-2555

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