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Weekly Prayer Cycle
In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Priscilla Harding; Anne Harvey and The Very Reverend Peter Wall; Dane Hathaway Sr. and Dane Hathaway Jr.; Nancy Harrison; Geoffrey Hooke; Barbara Howard; Mary Hughes. In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Province of South East Asia. In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The dean, council, and congregations of the Northern Area of the Eastern Synod. In the Anglican Church of Canada we pray for The Rt. Rev. Sandra Fyfe, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell; St. Aidan, Oakville, the Reverend Fran Wallace, Priest-in-Charge; the Reverend Canon Marni Nancekivell, Honorary Assistant, 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. And we pray for those who have passed into the nearer presence of God, remembering Janet Stirling. |
CATHEDRAL WORSHIP
SUNDAY, March 5 The Second Sunday In Lent 8:30am Holy Eucharist - in person 10:30am Choral Eucharist- in person and on You Tube WEDNESDAY, March 8 8:30am Morning Prayer—Via Zoom Followed by coffee & conversation. 12:15pm- Eucharist in the Cathedral FRIDAY, March 10 12:00 pm Litany of Reconciliation Via Zoom & in person in Bishopsgate SUNDAY, March 12 The Third Sunday In Lent 8:30am – Holy Eucharist - in person 10:30 am — Choral Eucharist - in person and on You Tube |
LENTEN PROGRAMS
Every Wednesday March 1 - March 29, 2023 Join us every Wednesday evening from 7-9:30 pm in the Living Room here at the Cathedral as we explore the theme of Doubt in a series of movies throughout the Lenten season. We'll watch the film and then discuss together what it brings up about doubt and faith. *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), or drop by the cathedral office in person.
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MAPMISSION ACTION PLAN Thanks to all who were able to join us for the planning session The session focused on our mission, vision, values, The findings from that session are still being compiled and will be shared shortly. The next step in the Mission Action Plan (MAP) process is to explore what actions we should undertake under each of the three MAP theme areas. Planning sessions will be held after the 10:30 service on March 5, 12 & 19. We will plan to keep the sessions to an hour. The theme for each date is listed below. There is no need to register and you can attend one or all. March 5 - Adult Faith Formation |
A NOTE FROM YOUR GENEROSITY TEAM
On February 19 many attended, and a few watched from afar the CCC Annual Vestry Meeting. Some Vestries focus on challenges and fears. Sometimes they can be downright depressing! Not so for the CCC Vestry, there was a spirit of thankfulness and excitement.
God is faithful and our parishioners responded to the call to give! We are thankful for generosity at CCC!
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DIGGING DEEPER
Come talk and explore more about the week’s readings and Sunday’s homily as we dig deep (but hopefully avoid puncturing any water mains down there). We meet in the Living Room after the second service each Sunday around 12:15pm. Bring questions and insights, and we’ll do our best to make connections between scripture and our lives together. To top it off, we'll provide a little something to eat as well! |
PWRDF
This Lent, PWRDF presents a collection of some of its favourite reflections from the “Praying with PWRDF” Zoom meetings with music, videos, PWRDF stories, and more. Go to www.pwrdf.org/lent2023/ to subscribe and receive a daily email message during Lent. The contributors for the remaining weeks in Lent are: Lent 2— The Rt. Rev. Bishop Riscylla Shaw, Bishop, Diocese of Toronto Lent 3— The Rev. Canon Rachel Carnegie, Anglican Alliance Lent 4— Heather Smith, Executive Director of Rayjon Share Care, Haiti Lent 5— Sophia Gebreyes, Lutheran World Federation, Ethiopia Palm Sunday and Holy Week - The Rev. Patrick Stephens, PWRDF Representative for the Diocese of Ottawa For any questions regarding other ways to support PWRDF, please contact your Parish Representative at louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or 905-387-1820 |
CALLING FOR COUNTERS
The Cathedral is looking for counters to assist with counting weekly donations as part of a team. The maximum time requirement for this volunteer position is an hour or so a month. Volunteers count and balance donations from the Sunday and midweek services, Diocesan services, and fundraising activities. Those interested, or for more information, please contact George Down or the Cathedral office at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca or in person. Thank you to all volunteers! |
Movie Night
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2023 Envelopes
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! |
Prayer Shawls and Blankets
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 |
Cathedral Offertory
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. For more infomation visit:
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Masks Strongly Recommended
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. |