In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Canon Sharyn Hall; Michael Hannigan and Tom Komaromi; Priscilla Harding and Oliver Wesley-James.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the Homelessness and Faith Leaders Group.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Province of West Africa.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the theological colleges and training programs within the Anglican Ecclesiastical Province of Canada: The Atlantic School of Theology, Montreal Diocesan Theological, College, and Queen’s College; and the congregations of the Northwestern Ontario area of the Lutheran Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Susan Bell; and for the Church of St. John, Ancaster, The Reverend Canon Joseph Asselin, Rector; The Reverend Richard Dentinger, Honorary Assistant; The Reverend Olive Shepherd, Honorary Assistant; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for those who struggle with, and those recovering or recovered from, substance abuse and addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling.

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 and Michelle; Helen; Lisa LaRush; Rachel and James; Adam Pearce; Sally Braun-Jackson; Winnie Braun; Richard Cunningham; Judi Mansfield-Jones; Helen Wright; With current needs Dawn Romig; The Reverend Charles Meeks; Christel Eustace; Charlotte Read; Chad Labelle; The Right Reverend Dr. Terry Brown; Kim Johnston; Charlie and family; Susanne Prue; Kelley; Brandon; Michael; Millie; Dave; Christopher; Josh; Tom McLeod; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie; Bob; Barbara French.

Those who have recently died Alan Bishop; Shirley Webb.

Sunday March 24 - Sunday of the Passion
with Liturgy of Palms
8:30am - Holy Eucharist with Blessing of Palms in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist with Blessing and Procession of Palms
in person and on the Cathedral's YouTube channel
Click here for the Order of Service

Monday March 25
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
4:30pm - Evening Prayer in person

Tuesday March 26
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person
10:30am - Holy Eucharist with Blessing of Oil and Renewal of Vows in person
4:30pm - Evening Prayer in person

Wednesday March 27
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
4:30pm - Evening Prayer in person

Thursday March 28
8:30 - Morning Prayer in person
4:30pm - Evening Prayer in person
7:30pm - Holy Eucharist with Washing of Feet
in person and on YouTube

Friday March 29
8:30am - Morning prayer in person
11:00am - Celebration of the Lord's Passion in person and on YouTube
(No Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate today)

Saturday March 30
9:00pm - The Great Vigil of Easter in person and on YouTube

Sunday March 31 - Sunday of the Resurrection
(No 8:30am Eucharist today)
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

We apologize that the timing of the Good Friday service commemorating the Lord's Passion was given incorrectly in some notices. Please note that the service will take place at 11:00am.

Envelopes are still available on the Narthex table if you wish to contribute towards Easter flowers in memory of your loved ones.  Please print information clearly and deposit in the collection box.  Deadline for inclusion in the Memorial List is this Sunday March 24.

Our weekly exploration of the Scriptures takes a break on March 24 and March 31, and will resume on Sunday April 7 at 12:15pm.

Join us in person or on our YouTube channel for our upcoming Cathedral Chat. We will be discussing the rising issue of Christian Nationalism with Dr. Carmen Celestini, lecturer in religious studies at the University of Waterloo. Bring your questions as we find out more about this troubling ideology that is growing here in Canada.

Q & A and refreshments to follow.

The ministry Infinitely More asked Dean Tim and Reverend Monica to contribute to their annual video Lenten Musical Calendar this year. Their short offering, a shared reflection on Palm Sunday, is now available on their YouTube channel.

Warmest congratulations to Laura Smiley and her fiancé Igor on their recent engagement to be married! We wish them every happiness.

Please note that the Cathedral Office will be closed from 12:00pm on Friday March 29 until 9:00am on Tuesday April 9. Emails and telephone messages will be monitored periodically in case of emergencies. The Chronicle will be published on April 5 for April 7, and items for inclusion should be sent to the Parish Coordinator before Wednesday April 3 at 1:00pm as usual. For emergency on-call clergy please continue to call 365-324-4503.

We are invited once again to join this ecumenical event.

This year's walk starts at 12:00pm on Good Friday, March 29, at New Vision United Church (Main & MacNab) and ends at St Paul's Presbyterian at 2:00pm when Solidarity Soup will be shared.

Please RSVP if you can.

The latest edition of Contact, on the theme of Service, is now available in print at the back of the church, and online following the link below. Heartfelt thanks to Sally Braun-Jackson, Sue Crowe Connolly, and to all who have contributed, for this beautiful production.

Switch to LED light bulbs, wash laundry in cold water, hang things to dry, take shorter showers, insulate your windows, weatherstrip your doors, adjust your thermostat so that you are heating or cooling the person instead of the room.

When replacing appliances chose energy efficient ones and replace an oil or gas furnace with a heat pump.

 Log into your energy provider or look at your bill to learn about your monthly usage and changes over time.

Why? 

If you rely on fossil fuels in any way but don’t have the means to get off it by installing a heat pump or solar panel you can still make a difference, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing your energy.

Impact?

Studies show that the energy supply sector accounts for 35% of global emissions, the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions! When it comes to reducing the global average individual carbon footprint from 6.3 tons (2020) to 2.1 tons in 2030 as recommended by experts, home energy is a significant area of opportunity. Energy star appliances have achieved a 4 billion metric ton reduction in greenhouse gases and an electric heat pump can reduce your carbon footprint by an average of 900 kg of CO2/year.

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

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!

Please forward items for the Chronicle by 1:00pm on the Wednesday prior to publication to the Parish Coordinator, 905-527-1316 x240.