Christ's Church Cathedral | Hamilton, Ontario - A place of community, compassion, and hope

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Anne Berryman; Alan Bishop; John and Lori-Lyn Bradley; Sally & Willow Braun-Jackson.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS).

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

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the Right Reverend Christopher Harper, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop, and the staff of Indigenous Ministries; the Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples; Dawn Maracle, Indigenous Justice Animator; Carmen Ramirez, Assistant to the (Lutheran) National Bishop, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Peter Wall, Assistant to the (Lutheran) National Bishop for Worship.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, the Right Reverend Susan Bell; and for St. Paul, Jarvis, the Reverend Canon Richard Moorse, Rector, and the people of that parish.

As a community we pray for the isolated, the lonely and those mourning or remembering the death of family and friends.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs Celina Liong; Ernie Taylor; Susan Andrews; Cathy Johnston; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; John; Wayne & Michelle; Helen; Lisa LaRush; Rachel & James; Adam Pearce; With current needs Heather Clark; Judy Robertson; Dawn Romig, Erin Cvitanovich; Alex & Emma Gilling; The Reverend Charles Meeks; Hazel.

Those preparing for baptism Riley Robinson; Irannah Tumwesigye.

Those who have recently died Antonio Biasutti; Mark Lemon; Giles Gilling.

Flower Dedication for the Christmas flowers is listed in full in the Bulletins for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

During this year's Advent season of expectation, the theme is PEACE. As our world faces wars, natural disasters, and food insecurity, the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund's mission statement of “working towards a truly just, healthy, and peaceful world” is more challenging than ever before. In the Ukraine and Israeli conflicts, the humanitarian toll and massive damage to infrastructure and equipment is catastrophic and unimaginable. In places such as Tanzania, South Africa, and South Sudan, climate change has caused drought and food insecurity, and worldwide gender-based disparities in many countries have limited women from reaching their full potential. The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund has been there, continuing to provide assistance and relief through its variety of fundraising campaigns - the “Wild Ride” and the “World of Gifts” being just two examples.

The Wild Ride

This year, the Wild Ride campaign raised over $60,000, surpassing its goal of $50,000. These funds will support PWRDF partners who serve refugees and displaced people worldwide. Our own “Cathedral Crusaders” team walked for this worthwhile cause and raised approximately $3,000. Congratulations, Cathedral Crusaders!

The World of Gifts

The World of Gifts is an ongoing campaign that enables us to support PWRDF's partners by funding items of need for their programs. We are encouraged to choose items from the catalogue to become gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or any other special event. This year, Bishop Susan is challenging the Diocese of Niagara parishes to support this campaign by collectively purchasing thirty farms. Each farm costs $615 and supports nine food security projects in eight different countries. If each parish purchases some items on the list, or even a whole farm, the goal can be reached. A “Diocese of Niagara crowdfunding page” has been created to track the donations to this Advent Challenge. Let's make this goal a reality!

If donating online, please CLICK HERE

If sending in a cheque to PWRDF, please identify 'Diocese of Niagara Advent Challenge' on the memo line.

For assistance, please contact your PWRDF Parish Representative, Louise van Woelderen, by email at louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or telephone (905)387-1820. Prayerfully consider how YOU can support PWRDF in its vision towards a truly just, healthy, and peaceful world.

Loving God, we pray for the work of The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. Give PWRDF and the people who depend on its support, the courage and strength to persevere in these uncertain times. Be with them in the challenges they are facing, and hold us to our vision for a truly just, healthy, and peaceful world. In the name of your child, Jesus. Amen. (taken from Anglican Diocese of Edmonton prayers)