In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Paul Racher; Lynda & Stan Raike; Z & Anne Rajic; Geoff & Charlotte Read; Caren & Mark Ritchie; Judy Robertson; Cerena Robinson; Valrie Rodney.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East .

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The Rt. Rev. David Lehmann, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Caledonia ELCIC The dean, council, and congregations of the North Region of the British Columbia Synod ELCIC/ACC People and ministries working to address issues of poverty, homelessness, and affordable housing.

In our Diocese of Niagara  we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell; All Saints, Erin; the Reverend Canon Ralph Blackman, Priest-in-Charge; the Reverend Deacon Irene Walback, Deacon; and the people of that parish.

As a community we pray for the hungry, victims of natural disasters, starvation & famine.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers 

Celina Liong; Bishop Ralph; Turner Shaw; Daniela Cruz; Justin Rego; Ernie Taylor; Susan Andrews; Cathy Johnston; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; John; Gregory Klassen; Richard Cunningham; Wayne & Michelle; Jane; Helen; Kim, Lisa LaRush; Matthew Murphy; Rose; Nancy; Rachel & James; Cathy; Berenice; Heather; Judy Robertson

For those who have passed into the nearer presence of God: Grant Redding

SUNDAY 08 OCTOBER - THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 am Holy Eucharist in person

10:30 am Choral Eucharist in person and on  the

Cathedral's You Tube channel

OCTOBER  08  ORDER OF SERVICE 

WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER

8:30am Morning Prayer  - Via Zoom followed by coffee and conversation

12:15pm - Eucharist in the Cathedral

FRIDAY  13 OCTOBER- 12:00 pm Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

SUNDAY  15 OCTOBER - THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

8:30 - Holy Eucharist - in person

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

 Monday marks the launch of our planning study and Bishop Susan Bell is asking for your help. In the coming weeks, we’ll be canvassing people across the diocese about what you believe are most important priorities for our ministries, where you see the Spirit leading our diocese, and to gauge support for a major parish-focused fundraising campaign.

The primary focus for this campaign will be to resource parishes and missions to support their Mission Action Plan (MAP) initiatives.

In addition, we are also hoping to support several other major projects and initiatives, including:

• creating an endowment to provide ongoing funds for lay and ordained missional leadership, including support for curacy positions and church planters;

• fostering Indigenous healing and reconciliation initiatives; and

• equipping our shared ministries facilitated through St. Matthew’s House, Canterbury Hills, and Christ's Church Cathedral.

The goal of the proposed campaign is to lift up the ministry of our parishes and missions and to resource these vitally important ministries, which serve as the face and hands of Christ in our community.

The planning study will include personal interviews, a mail and online survey, and a series of town halls and listening sessions. We’re looking forward to hearing your valuable opinions.

A Prayer from the Climate Justice Cathedral Committee

God of all life, we ask forgiveness for all the unreasonable demands we have made on the Earth. Stir our hearts into action as global temperatures increase.  Inspire us to make positive differences in the whole world around us.

TAP DEVICE

In an effort to provide an easy and efficient way for visitors to give to the life of our community, the Generosity Team has installed a “Tap” device at the back of the church near the baptismal font.  Matthew Green worked with the team to design a banner to draw visitors attention to this option.  The banner depicts snap shots of our collective life together.  Each “tap” provides a $5.00 donation to the Cathedral, minus an administrative fee of approximately 5%.  During Art Crawls and other open Cathedral events, we will also continue to provide donation boxes strategically placed throughout the Cathedral if visitors wish to donate by way of cash.  While we anticipate that Tap will be used primarily during open Cathedral events, it is available at all times for anyone who is visiting us, including during any of our service times. 

Flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Roddie & Larry Perks, Kathleen & Arthur Gould and Margaret Tierney given by Jennifer Early

-Matthew Green-

Cathedral Cafe is recruiting volunteers (18 years of age and over) to assist in the expansion of our ministry of hospitality for homeless and precariously housed members of the Hamilton community. 

Effective November 2023 we will be partnering with Hamilton Out of the Cold (HOOTC) to open the Cafe on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm.  

The Cafe will continue to be open on Thursday and Friday  mornings from 10 am to 12 pm.

If you or someone you know are interested in being an on-site volunteer, please connect with the  Cathedral Café Site Lead, Kerry Lubrick at kerryllubrick@gmail.com or 905-679-2818.   

An orientation and training will be provided on-site.                     

Join us for a three-part series on inventive and fun ways to connect with God. Each one-hour session will include teaching, trying out the prayer, and a discussion about our experience. Our second session, open to all, will be on writing collects. Hope to see you! Thu Oct 12 at 1 PM in the Spence Room

Please RSVP at monica.green@niagaraanglican.ca or 905-527-1316 ext. 250 to let us know you’re coming!

A Further Message From your Generosity Team

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

On Tuesday, your Generosity Team, Corporation and Clergy made calls to all who have donated to Christ’s Church Cathedral this year. We were not calling to ask for more money, but simply to say thank you for your generosity and dedication to the ministries of our beloved Cathedral.

We wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you because we don’t say it enough.

See our full letter here

Movie Night

Join us Wednesday, October 18 evening from 7:00-9:30 pm in the Spence Room as we explore the theme of Choices.

The next movie in our series is titled Stranger Than Fiction.

We'll watch the film and then discuss together what it brings up about choices and our faith.

Popcorn included!
*To join the movie night, please contact the Cathedral office at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca, 905-527-1316 (ext 240), or drop by the Cathedral office in person!

   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   

 Do you enjoy gardening and working on outdoor projects?

Watch This Space for opportunities to share your talents helping Bishopsgate to look its best.    

ALSO - DID YOU KNOW?

 You can contribute to Bishopsgate expenses by giving the Cathedral’s phone # at Holland Park if you make any purchases there.

If so, please use phone number 905 527 1316.   

If you are interested in making a flower dedication, please be in touch with coordinator Anne Harvey at aharvey145@gmail.com   

Please note that envelopes for Thankgiving donations are available in the narthex and with the greeters. Thank you for your generosity as we recognize our blessings!

The Autumn version of the CONTACT is now available online here and in print in the Narthex! 

Offering warm congratulations to E.J as he renews his baptismal vows during our 10:30 service on Sunday.

Save the Date – November 8

7:00-7:45 PM, Q&A and refreshments to follow
In-person at the Cathedral and live-streamed

Our guest speaker will be Lynda Lukasic, Director of the City of Hamilton’s newly created Office of Climate Change Initiatives.
She will be sharing about her work and what we all can do for climate justice.

Invite a friend and spread the word!

Flowers at the Paschal Candle on  October 1 were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Peter Dent given by given by Diane Gower Dent and daughters Jennifer, Ashley and  Rebecca. 

Our wonderful organist Bruce Burbidge wants to say thank you for the congregation’s generosity in hosting his housewarming shower last Sunday. He is humbled by everyone’s generosity!

A parishioner has very kindly offered a hospital bed to anyone who might have a need. For further information please contact the Parish Coordinator at 905-527-1316.