In our Parish Cycle of Prayer    we pray for John McKay; Tom & Hilary McLeod; Sarah McPherson; Karen and Michael Methot; Steve, Nancy, Sharon & Greg Millar; Yvonne Mills.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer  we pray for the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. 

In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada      we pray for The congregations of the Central Manitoba area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod. 

In the Anglican Church of Canada    we pray for The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario. 

In our Diocese of Niagara    we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell; Grace Church, Waterdown, the Reverend Sue-Ann Ward, Rector; the Reverend Nicola Zhang, Assistant Curate, and the people of that parish. 

As a community   we pray for those who are facing developmental and physical challenges. 

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers:   Susan Andrews; Sally & Willow; Celina Liong; Janet Wude; Heather Glass; Norm Foley; Donelle de Vlaming; Jonathan James, Bishop Ralph; Turner Shaw; Gary and Sue; Carole Nixon; Shirley Schmirler; Daniela Cruz; Justin Rego; Josh; Ernie Taylor; Colin; Brenda Gallagher; Joanne Thompson & Family; Judy Robertson; John. 

The Great Vigil of Easter April 8: 9:00pm Order of Service

 The Sunday of the Resurrection Easter Day April 9: Please note one Service at 10:30am - Order of Service

WEDNESDAY April 12 8:30am Morning Prayer—Via Zoom Followed by coffee & conversation; 12:15pm Eucharist in the Cathedral.

FRIDAY, April 14 12:00 pm Litany of Reconciliation Via Zoom & in person in Bishopsgate

             The Unfolding Gospel by John Bowen
We plan to read together Dr. John Bowen’s book, The Unfolding Gospel, which looks at the future of the church in our secular age. Many are discouraged about that future and Dr.Bowen's book seeks to restore hope through his conviction that the solution is to recover a theological vision--that of Jesus and his Gospel which transforms every aspect of life.

We will meet on Tuesdays 1.30-3pm in the Spence Room from April 25 through May 16.

Please be in touch with Tricia in the Cathedral office asap if you would like to participate. 
Books are available for $20. 

April 17, 2023

Please join us for our final session in an interesting and vitally important series exploring Climate Justice.

April 17 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.   

 Copies of CONTACT are now available in the Narthex for pick up

or by clicking here

Please join the Dean and the Cathedral in thanking Eduardo Farias for his remarkable work as our Sound and Livestream expert!

Eduardo is moving on to a new position in the Diocese but we are so grateful for the time and expertise he has shared with us.

Thank you to Eduardo and all of the best to him, Dani and their lovely new daughter Clarissa as they make this transition. You will be missed!

Eduardo's last Sunday with us will be April 16.

 It is a long tradition in the Anglican Church to have fresh flowers in the Sanctuary each Sunday.  The Anglican Church of Canada has stated “often there are flowers to beautify God's house and to recall the resurrection of Jesus.”

At the Cathedral fresh flower arrangements have been sponsored by an individual or family as a memorial or thanksgiving and a dedication has been noted in the weekly Chronicle. 

In recent years, however, costs have increased and currently the cost of two arrangements is $130.00.  Our florist is very conscientious in providing the best they can at a reasonable cost but this amount may be beyond the reach of someone wishing to mark a special anniversary or occasion.   

Here are two other options:  

·         Sponsor a fresh flower arrangement around the Paschal Candle (similar to what you see at Easter).  The Paschal Candle will be on the floor to the left of the Chancel steps.  The cost of this arrangement would be $60.00. 

·         Make a donation in any amount to the Memorial Fund or to the Altar Guild.  These funds are used for long-lasting legacy projects around the Cathedral.  A dedication will appear in the Chronicle to mark this donation. 

On the Sundays where there is no sponsor for fresh arrangements, silk flowers will be used.  

A note about the placement of the flowers in the Sanctuary: We are blessed to have a beautiful stone Reredos (ornamental screen behind the altar) at the Cathedral.  The stonework is so intricate that often flower arrangements are not shown to their best advantage. 

Also, the option of receiving communion at a standing altar on the main level means that parishioners are not in the Sanctuary to see the flowers at the altar. 

Placing the flowers (fresh arrangements or silk) on stands at the Chancel steps will allow them to be seen by all. 

If you have any questions or would like further information about sponsoring flowers at the Cathedral, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  

Anne Harvey

Flower Secretary

aharvey145@gmail.com

905-317-8330 

 Would you like to learn more about the arts and history of the Cathedral?

We are offering tours after the 10:30am  Sunday service on April 23 and May 14.

Please join us to learn more about the artistic and architectural treasures to be found in our beautiful worship space.

Everyone Welcome!   

Picture Courtesy of Alexander Darling

 Did the homily stir up anything in you? Are there questions you'd like to explore about the readings?

Do you have a burning desire to have someone awkwardly attempt to explain Greek verb tenses to you based on six seconds of quick research?

Then come join us in the Living Room after the second service each Sunday around 12:15pm!

We continue to talk each week about what strikes us from the homily and the scripture readings and do our best to explore the connections to our lives.

We'd love to have you contribute your thoughts to the conversation.   

   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:

Palm Sunday and Holy Week - The Rev. Patrick Stephens, PWRDF Representative for the Diocese of Ottawa  

Also during this Lenten season, please continue to keep in your prayers the people affected by the
devastating earthquake in Turkey & Syria.

Donations can be made to support PWRDF’s earthquake response by visiting PWRDF's 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 send a cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor,
Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate the Syrian Earthquake in the memo field.

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

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!

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.

   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   

Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, you stand among us in the shadows of our time.

Uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son, we will share in his resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be your people. Amen.

Taken from the Revised Common Lectionary