In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Lisa Fahey; Eduario Farias and Dani Cruz; Michael Fitzpatrick; Audrey Fleming; Kathleen Forster; Ann Fricker; Shirley Fricker. 

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines. 

In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada   we pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Central Toronto Area and Greater Toronto Areas East and West of the Eastern Synod. 

In the Anglican Church of Canada   we pray for the Rt. Rev. Sam Rose, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador. 

In our Diocese of Niagara   we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell; St. Paul, Norval, The Reverend Audrius Sarka, Interim Priest-in-Charge, and the people of that parish. 

As a community  we pray for the homeless and those living in extreme poverty; those who struggle with debt and unemployment. 

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers:   Susan Andrews; Gary Hanna; Sally & Willow; Celina Liong; Heather Glass; Norm Foley; Donelle de Vlaming; Jonathan James, Bishop Ralph; Turner Shaw; Gary and Sue; Gary and Katie Hanna; Carole Nixon; Shirley Schmirler; Daniela Cruz; Justin Rego; Josh; Maryse Fisher; Ernie Taylor; Colin. 

 SUNDAY, February 12

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

8:30am Holy Eucharist - in person

10:30am Choral Eucharist- in person and on You Tube    

Order of Service

WEDNESDAY, February 15

8:30am Morning Prayer—Via Zoom Followed by coffee & conversation.

12:15pm Said Eucharist in the Cathedral

FRIDAY, February 17

12:00 pm Litany of Reconciliation Via Zoom & in person in Bishopsgate

SUNDAY, February 19

Last Sunday after the Epiphany  

Transfiguration Sunday

Vestry Sunday

8:30am – Holy Eucharist - in person  

10:30 am — Choral Eucharist - in person and on You Tube   

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS  

OUR ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEBRUARY 19, 2023 FOLLOWING THE 10:30AM SERVICE IN THE CATHEDRAL.       

 Ash Wednesday Services February 22, 2023

The Cathedral will offer a said service with Eucharist at 1215 pm with the imposition of ashes and a 7pm choral Eucharist with the imposition of ashes.

Please join us on Ash Wednesday as we begin our journey into the Lenten season.   

 On February 6th, near the Turkish/Syrian border, there was a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. 

More than 5,000 people have been killed and thousands more injured and trapped beneath the rubble.

Rescue and recovery work is continuing.   The ACT Alliance, a global partnership of more than 145 churches and related organizations from over 120 countries, has many members working in the area who have been responding to humanitarian needs, providing live-saving supplies to impacted people—supplies like food, blankets, mattresses, and medical aid in the affected communities. Plans are underway from other ACT members to supply winterization materials, ambulances and other needed supplies.  

PWRDF will immediately allocate $35,000 to the ACT Alliance to support its members working in the area. PWRDF is also accepting funds to support this appeal.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Plese keep the people affected by this devastating earthquake in your prayers. Donations can be made to support PWRDF's responsse on their website www.pwrdf.org. Also, you can call 416-822-9083. Donations are also accepted by mail at PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G  Please indicate the Syrian Earthquake in the memo field.

For additional information on other ways to support PWRDF, please contact your Parish Representative at louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or 905-387-1820   

 Flowers on the altar are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of our dear mother Joyce Vanderpost from Janina and John Vanderpost.   

Will you join the Christ’s Church Cathedral team in the Coldest Night of the Year Walk?

Thank you to the 10 people that have already joined our Christ's Church Cathedral team for the CNOY 2 km walk on Saturday, February 25 at approximately 4.00 pm.  

CNOY is a lot of fun and so valuable - would you consider joining us? Just click our team page link below to begin.

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=994480&langPref=en-CA

Would you consider a financial donation to the CNOY?

Please go to the following link to sponsor the Christ’s Cathedral Team:

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=994480&langPref=en-CA

The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is Canada's National Walk for Homelessness.  The walk raises money for folks in our community who need our help. Some of them hungry, more than a few hurting and regrettably, some who are homeless too. We will be walking for the Helping Hands Street Mission, a neighbour on Barton St. E.  Last year, over 31,000 walkers across Canada joined this event raising just under $12 million dollars – Christ’s Church Cathedral was one of the teams with 18 people, contributing more than $4000.

Please connect with the team captain, Kerry Lubrick (kerryllubrick@gmail.com or 905-679-2818) with any questions.

   For those interested in attending SHUV— a conference which  represents a collaboration of churches from across Hamilton, please see the following website for further information and for tickets: www.truecity.ca There are also flyers in the Narthex for pick up. There are lots of great things happening! For those who would like to participate in Coldest Night Of the Year (see above) as well as SHUV, the Friday night only tickets are a great choice! For any questions—please contact Dena Thomas at 905-407-3307 .  

  Break out the metaphorical shovels!

If you'd like to talk and explore more about the week's readings and Sunday's homily, we'd love to have you!

Come dig deeper with us in the Living Room after the second service each Sunday around 12:15. Together we can generate some insightful discussion and rich connections between scripture and our daily lives. And to tide us over, we'll bring a bite to eat as well.   

* Please note there will be no meeting on February 19 for Vestry Sunday but we will resume on February 26!   

Jeni Darling and Sue Crowe Connolly will be leading a Lector's workshop on Sunday, Feb. 26 after coffee hour.  This is offered anyone who would like to read, are new to the role and veterans who would like a review.  We'll practice the delivery, as well as getting into the text. If you're interested, please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex, or speak with Sue.   

The 21st Annual Soupfest - Tuesday Feb 28th, 2023 from

11:30 am—7:00pm

Where: At the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen's on the main floor this year.

#SOUPFEST2023  

The major annual fundraiser for the Living Rock Youth Centre, a local non-profit in Hamilton,  Living Rock has been supporting the vulnerable since 1985. The funds raised through Soupfest will be directed to programs and resources offered to support youth who are in need. Living Rock provides a place of belonging , safety and bridge to the wider community. They also help youth develop a personal vision for their lives and futures.   Each ticket costs $20.00 and  will provide 4-4oz bowls of soup from the participating restaurants of your choice.

For more information visit www.livingrock.ca/soupfest

   For those currently using envelopes for giving, they are now available in the Narthex for pick up. For those interested in obtaining envelopes or for further information about options for giving, please contact the cathedral office at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca or in person in the office and we will be happy to assist. 

Thank you!   

 2022 Tax Receipts Tax receipts for 2022 have now been completed and you can expect to receive them in the next week or two by mail.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Paula Esteves at cccvol@niagaraanglican.ca   

   The Prayer Shawl Knitters Group has made available to the parish a wonderful abundance of both prayer shawls and lap blankets. If you happen to know of anyone who might be in need and might benefit from one of these beautiful items, please contact the parish office either in person or at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca   

The Cathedral has now resumed the passing of Offering Plates. The plates will be passed by the Greeters and brought to the altar with the elements. You may recall this was suspended at the beginning of the pandemic, when there was uncertainty about how the virus was spread, and replaced by a box near the Narthex. At the Offertory, we offer back some of what God has given us, symbolically in the bread and wine, and in our contributions toward the work of the church. All are invited to support the sharing of God’s love with the world through giving by Pre-Authorized Payment, online through our website (for details, please use link below) or by weekly envelope.    

Current guidelines encourage mask wearing, particularly in crowded, enclosed, and close-contact settings. Effective immediately, Bishop Susan is strengthening guidance to mirror the chief medical officer of health's strong recommendation that masks be worn in indoor settings. By doing so, and applying additional layers of protection, we will not only protect ourselves but our most vulnerable neighbours. In this way, we are also bearing strong witness to God's call to love our neighbours.

 If you would like to place flowers at the altar or at the chancel steps to honour or to celebrate your loved ones, please contact

Donelle de Vlaming (289-239-9649).

The donation for the flowers is $130