In our Parish Cycle of Prayer  we pray for Joan and Bill Gilvear; Heather Glass; Mary Anne and Philip Grant; Monica & Matthew Green; The Reverend Dr. Eric, Margaret and Richard Griffin. 

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer  we pray for Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda. 

In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada    we pray for The dean, council, and congregations of the Grand River and Thames Areas of the Eastern Synod. 

In the Anglican Church of Canada    we pray for The Most Rev. David Edwards, Archbishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Fredericton. 

In our Diocese of Niagara    we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell; The Church of the Epiphany, Oakville, The Reverend Ronda Ploughman, Rector, 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; Brenda Gallagher. 

 SUNDAY, February 19

Transfiguration Sunday

Vestry Sunday

8:30am Holy Eucharist - in person

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

Order of Service

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR VESTRY MEETING. 

WEDNESDAY, February 22

 ASH WEDNESDAY

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

12:15pm- Eucharist in the Cathedral

7:00pm Choral Eucharist In the Cathedral

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE INFORMATION   

FRIDAY, February 24

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

SUNDAY, February 26

The First Sunday in Lent

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.    

  SANDWICHES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

 Ash Wednesday Services February 22, 2023

The Cathedral will offer a 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.   

Every Wednesday March 1 - March 29, 2023

Join us every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm in the Living Room here at the Cathedral as we enjoy a series of movies to inspire us throughout the Lenten Season. 
We look forward to seeing you!
*To join our movie nights, please contact the cathedral office cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca, 905-527-1316 (ext 240), or drop by the Cathedral office in person!

Every Monday March 6 - April 17, 2023

Also, please join us for an interesting and vitally important series exploring Climate Justice.

Every Monday afternoon from 1-3pm here in the Cathedral Living Room we will gather to enjoy a series hosted by speakers from the Niagara School of Missional Leadership titled Climate Justice: Following Jesus in a World of Climate Breakdown. 
*This series requires registration. To register, please contact the Cathedral office at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca, 905-527-1316 (ext 240), drop by the cathedral office in person.

  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!   

  Flowers on the altar are dedicated to the glory of God and  in loving memory of Don Hughes given by the family.   

 I am promoting the Coldest Night of the Year event which takes place in various locations across Canada on Saturday, February 25th.              

Christs Church Cathedral has created a team to support our neighbours on Barton St. E., the Helping Hands Mission.   

Why                   Coldest Night of the Year event raising money and awareness of Charities that serve people  experiencing hurt,  homelessness and hunger.  

When              Saturday, February 25th at approximately 4 pm  

Where           The CCC Team will meet at St. Matthews House on Barton St. E. then walk together to the registration on Powell St.  Then we will start our 2k walk which includes stopping for a light meal and snacks along the way.

How                 CCC Team has 10 members so far and there is still time to join.  Go to CNOY.org and search for Christs Church Cathedral or speak to me after the service.  If you are unable to walk but would like to volunteer, please let me know and I will connect you with Helping Hands Mission.

Fundraising Thank you to those that have already sponsored our team or walkers.  I am pleased to announce that we have surpassed our fundraising goal of $5000 we are still accepting donations as Helping Hands has still not reached their fundraising goal.  Donate to the CCC team at CNOY.org.

Just need to say that our CCC team is great!  There are 24 teams walking in the Coldest Night of the Year for Helping Hands Mission and CCC is number 1 on the leaderboard for donations.

Thank you as always for your encouragement! Kerry Lubrick, team leader (kerryllubrick@gmail.com or 905-679-2818)   

PWRDF

Death Toll from Last Week's Catastrophic Earthquake in Turkey/ Syria Surpasses 41,000  

This disaster, with a combined death toll in Turkey and neighbouring Syria exceeding 41,000, has ravaged cities and communities in both countries.

Miraculously, survivors are still being rescued from the rubble in Turkey more than a week after the massive earthquake struck, as the focus of the aid effort has shifted to helping the 26 million people across both countries needing humanitarian assistance. There are also growing concerns over emerging health issues linked to the cold weather, hygiene and sanitation, and the spread of infectious diseases, with vulnerable people especially at risk.  

Please keep the people affected by this devastating earthquake in your prayers.

Donations can be made to support PWRDF’s response on their website at www.pwrdf.org. Also, you can call 416-822-9083 (or leave a message toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and your call will be returned). Alternatively, you can also donate by mail. Send your cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. 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   

   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 .  

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

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.   

   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