In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Sandy & Jeni Darling; Tom & Katya Davison; Donelle de Vlaming; Gwen Peer & Andrew Dewhurst.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the Beasley Neighbourhood Association.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church of South America.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The Rt. Rev. John Watton, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Anglican Diocese of Central Newfoundland; the dean, council, and congregations of the Two Rivers, Nith Valley and Niagara Areas of the Lutheran Eastern Synod; and for a growing openness to dialogue and encounter with people of other faith traditions during World Interfaith Harmony Week.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Susan Bell; and for St. John, St. Catharines, The Reverend Robert Towler, 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, employment or are underemployed.

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; Sally Braun-Jackson; Winnie Braun; With current needs Heather Clark; Dawn Romig; The Reverend Charles Meeks; Richard Cunningham; Christel Eustace.

Those preparing for baptism Riley Robinson.

Those who have recently died Cathy Cooper.

Flower Dedication Flowers at the High Altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our dear Aunt, Vera Tomlinson, on the anniversary of her death.  Given by Barbara Jepson and James Page.

Sunday February 4 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on the Cathedral's YouTube channel
Click here for the Order of Service

Tuesday February 6
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday January 7
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom
12:15pm - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday February 8
8:30 - Morning Prayer in person

Friday February 9
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday February 11 - Trasfiguration Sunday
Last Sunday after Epiphany
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist and Baptism in person and on YouTube

Come explore the stories and wisdom the Scriptures contain.  Join us if you know a lot or just a little. This week we continue exploring the Book of Exodus.

Sunday from 12:15-1:15pm in the Spence Room.  All are welcome!

For further information, please feel free to contact Matthew Green at 905-865-9863.

Training sessions will be offered this Sunday February 4 following the coffee hour for Intercessors. Please come along if you would like to prepare to exercise this ministry, or for a refresher.

Eat less meat! 

Why? - Animal agriculture is responsible for 18% of all greenhouse gases with the methane emissions from beef cattle topping the list. And eating less red meat lowers our risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Impact? - In addition to tending to our health, an EU study of North American and British food found going vegan for 2/3 of our meals could cut carbon related emissions by 60%!

* Adapted from the CBC podcast "Ten Minutes to Save the Planet" and the UN's Actions for a Healthy Planet

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a period during which we reflect on our mortality and show repentence for our sins .  The services offered on Ash Wednesday include a Eucharist and the imposition of ashes, often accompanied by the words Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.  The ashes  are prepared by burning palm leaves from the previous year's Palm Sunday celebrations.  The Cathedral offers two services on Ash Wednesday, a said Eucharist at 12:15pm and a Choral Eucharist at 7:00pm.  Please join us.

The Rev. Canon Ian Mobsby will be leading our Lenten Program on Loving Your Neighbourhood, with weekly events on Wednesdays at 7:00pm from February 21 to March 20. The program kicks off on February 21 with Cathedral Chat on Affordable Housing - see separate article.

Come hear a panel discuss what is happening with affordable housing in Hamilton. We will ask:

*What is going on in Hamilton today?
*What is happening on the street?
*Where are we going with housing?
*Solutions that aren't going to take five years to complete?

We welcome panel members:

*Jeff Neven, Chief Executive Officer of Indwell
*Tom Cooper, Director of Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction
*Michelle Baird, Director of Housing Services for the City of Hamilton

Raising the Roof will also be there selling toques to support homelessness prevention initiatives across the country. Buy a toque and make a difference directly!

We invite you to join us at the Cathedral or watch online on the Cathedral's YouTube Channel 

At the conclusion of the interview, we will have an audience Q & A and refreshments.

Please contact The Rev. Monica Green should you have any questions.

We are preparing a photo montage of the year for display at the annual Vestry Meeting, which will be taking place on Sunday, February 18, straight after the 10:30 service. Please send any suitable favourite pictures of our life together during the past year in digital format to the Parish Coordinator. (Please be sure you have permission for the pictures to be used.)

Any outstanding items for the Vestry Report must be received by Tuesday February 6 at 1:00pm for inclusion in the printed edition. Please email to the Parish Coordinator. Thank you.

Join us monthly in the Spence Room to watch a movie and then engage in a  lively discussion about our faith and role in community. 

To join the movie night, please contact the Cathedral office by email, by phoning 905-527-1316 x240, or drop by the Cathedral office in person!

Popcorn included!

If you wish to discard your palms and palm crosses from 2023 (or previous years), there is a basket at the rear of Cathedral where you may place your palms.  We do have enough ashes for this Ash Wednesday; therefore, the discarded palms will be saved for burning next year.  Thank you.

Please note that the date for our Lenten Quiet Day has been changed to March 9. With a focus on the passion and crucifixion of Christ, we will explore how vulnerability is at the core of our intimate relationship with God.

For more info, please contact Susanne Prue.

Will you join our Christ’s Church Cathedral Team to walk 2 km in our Barton Street Neighbourhood on February 24, 2024 from 4 pm to 7 pm?

The Coldest Night of the Year is an annual event raising money for and awareness of charities that serve people experiencing hurt, homelessness and hunger.  By joining our walk, you will have opportunity to see the beauty and brokenness of the community we are a part of, and help support the Helping Hands Street Mission. There is much sadness on Barton Street, as people daily live with the difficult realities of financial, social and spiritual poverty, but there is also so much to celebrate, as the community pulls together to share relationship, resources, and hope.  Plus, it is FUN to walk together for a great cause!

To join the Christ’s Church Cathedral Team, register HERE

If you are unable to join the walk and would like to donate our team, please make your donation at the link above.  Or please connect with Kerry Lubrick at kerryllubrick@gmail.com or 905-679-2818.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all people impacted by the violence that has escalated in Gaza and the West Bank. We pray for those who have lost loved ones, are injured, or are displaced and living in fear. We pray for peace, justice, and an end to violence. Please give generously in support of this humanitarian mission.

To donate, please click on the button below.

Thanks, as always, for your continued support of PWRDF and its partners. For information on other ways to support PWRDF, please visit www.pwrdf.org/give-today/ or contact your Parish PWRDF Representative at louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or 905-387-1820.

Our Narrative Budget has now been published and will be available for pick up starting on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  It will also be posted on the CCC website.

The Narrative Budget takes the financial information from the Annual Statement presented by our Treasurer at Vestry and turns it into a story.  Instead of Profit and Loss Statements or Balance Sheets, the Narrative Budget tells our story as a community over the past year with photos and graphs. 

It is a story of challenges, joy, and blessings.  As a society, we face difficult times with inflation, high interest rates, and a terrible shortage of affordable housing.  As a community we seek to demonstrate the love of God to fellow parishioners and our neighbours.  Our prayer is that we bring peace and comfort in troubled times.

Please take a few moments to read and consider the booklet before our annual Vestry Meeting on February 18.  Ask yourself where you fit into our parish’ journey in the past year.  Challenge yourself to consider how you will engage in parish life in 2024.  Consider the Reflection Exercise and Intention Form that make up the back page of the Narrative Budget.

On Christmas Day, 149 individuals received a Christmas Dinner and dessert in a warm and friendly environment thanks to your generosity and on-site volunteers.  Most of the people who attended the dinner did receive a gift.  We had planned for 100 people; however, hosted more than anticipated.  The people who attended the dinner were so thankful and appreciative of the Christmas festivities. Special thanks go to the numerous volunteers who prepared and cooked the dinner, the people that baked the amazing selection of desserts, the people who served the dinner, beverages and distributed gifts and to those who arrived to wash the dishes and cleaned up after the dinner.

In addition, we thank Gwen and Andrew for providing the music during the Hot Chocolate Party prior to the dinner and to the volunteers who served the hot chocolate and cookies.

With sincere admiration for your generosity, kindness and encouragement,
Roseann Barry, Richard Cunningham, Gen McIntyre and Kerry Lubrick

TrueCity extends to us an invitation to their annual conference.

"Fertile soil is one of Jesus' favourite images for stirring reflection on vibrant spiritual life. He provokes us to consider, how do we live a 'good soil' kind of life together? What are the conditions in the collective soil of our lives which allows good things to grow? When at its best TrueCity has cultivated such soil as we have leaned into our aspiration to be churches together for the good of the city.

For the past 20 years one way we have done this is to collectively set aside a Friday evening and a Saturday to come together with brothers and sisters from other Hamilton congregations to worship, share stories, learn, and celebrate what God is growing among us. This year we want to call attention to this and other such collective practices that create good soil. We will reflect on two decades of experience together and consider what God has done to cultivate the soil in our city so that good things have come to life. And we will look ahead to how we can keep on Growing Together, witnessing to God's on-going faithfulness in Hamilton." 

For full details please refer to TrueCity's website.  Please click the registration button below to sign up for this event.

Please forward items for the Chronicle by 1:00pm on the Wednesday prior to publication to the Parish Coordinator at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca or 905.527.1316 x240.

At the back of the Cathedral there is a Tap donation device.  You can use your debit or credit card to "tap" and donate $5 to Christ's Church Cathedral.  If you wish to donate more, you can tap up to four times!  Your generosity is appreciated as it allows us to continue to maintain our beautiful facilities and offer innovative ministry to our community. Please note that Tap donations are not eligible for tax receipts.  Thank you!