In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Debbie Kempe; Ron and Diana Kennedy; Margaret Kittle; Lonna Labelle-Harper; and Lisa LaRush.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Restoration House Hamilton.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The Most Rev. Anne Germond, Archbishop, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Algoma; the congregations of the Southern Manitoba area of the Lutheran Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod; climate justice and healthy relationships with the earth.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Susan Bell; and for the Church of St. John, Cheapside, The Reverend Canon Richard Moorse, Rector, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for those who are developmentally and physically challenged.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs Ernie Taylor; Susan Andrews; Cathy Johnston; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; John; Wayne and Michelle; Helen; Rachel and James; Adam Pearce; Richard Cunningham; Judi Mansfield-Jones; The Reverend Charles Meeks; Dawn Romig; With current needs Christel Eustace; Charlotte Read; Chad Labelle; Kim Johnston; Charlie and family; Kelley; Brandon; Michael; Millie; Dave; Christopher; Josh; Tom McLeod; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie; Bob; Celina Liong; Carrie, Peter, Lauren & Emmett.

Those who have recently died Barbara French; Bishop Terry Brown; Linda Black; Charles Curtis; Winnie Braun.

Flower Dedication Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Crystal Fitzpatrick who would have celebrated her 60th birthday on April 13 given by Michael Fitzpatrick; flowers on the Paschal Candle are to the glory of God and in loving memory of Maureen Stewart Davies 1948-2019 given by Michael Fitzpatrick.

Sunday April 14 - Third Sunday of Easter
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 April 16
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday April 17
8:30am -  Morning Prayer on Zoom
followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday April 18
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday April 19
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation
in Bishopsgate

Sunday April 21 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Climate Justice Sunday
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

Yours are the feet with which Christ walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which Christ blesses all the world.
(adapted from St Teresa of Avila)

Sunday, April 14, marks the beginning of Canada's National Volunteer Week, and Christ's Church Cathedral will celebrate the ministries of its many valued volunteers at the 10:30 service.  Many of us understand participation at church as be an important part of our discipleship journey, and so we give our time and skills faithfully to support the Cathedral's worship, programs, and services.  If you sing in the choir, garden in Bishopsgate, knit prayer shawls, offer hospitality after the service, sit on a committee, work in the Cathedral Café, serve at the altar, contribute food for hospitality, act as a greeter on Sundays or at Art Crawl, distribute communion, are an Altar Guild member, count the collection, read the lesson, prepare intercessions or do any of the many other things that make Christ's Church Cathedral the wonderful community that it is, this service is to celebrate YOU! Please join us.

The Cathedral Café in conjunction with St. Matthew's House is delighted to announce its future plans.

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.

Join us this week to explore Praying in Colour. The Rev. Monica Romig Green and Robert James guide us with clear teaching before practicing it ourselves.  No previous attendance necessary!

Please RSVP to the Cathedral office, or phone 905-527-1316 x240, or drop by the Cathedral office in person!

Our doors are open one Sunday per month for anyone to drop in for peace and reflection in the middle of our busy city.  Feel free to light a candle, say a prayer, or just sit quietly in this beautiful space. Maybe you have never been in the Cathedral and just want to have a look around? Maybe you would just like to listen to some quiet, peaceful music? Whoever you are, whatever brings you to our doors, you are very welcome. In case you have any questions while you are visiting, there is someone on hand from our community.

For level access please go to the reception door to the left of the main Cathedral entrances.  

Please contact Bruce Burbidge if you have any questions.

You are invited to a special evening at St. James Cathedral, Toronto on Saturday, April 13 for an evening of Murder and Music. Still Life is a radio play by Louise Penny, with all the 'Three Pines' characters, and is being presented by the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine as a special fund raiser for their renovation projects.  The evening includes special wine and cheese reception, and a performance featuring Peter Wall as Inspector Gamache and +Colin Johnson as Inspector Beauvoir, and others notables.  It promises to be an entertaining evening of murder and mayhem. 7:30pm, St. James Cathedral, Church and King, Toronto.  Tickets at the door or online.

A workshop for lectors will be offered on Sunday, April 28 after the 10:30am service. All welcome!

With great sadness we share the news of the passing of Bishop Terry Brown, much treasured as one of our Honorary Assistants. We extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. The funeral will take place at Christ's Church Cathedral on Friday, May 3 at 1:00pm, with visitation from 12:00.

Prayers are requested for the Anglican run Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.  Unfortunately, aid air drops have damaged the hospital’s solar panels and their power capacity. Hundreds of desperate people then entered the hospital taking the aid so that the hospital received nothing.

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on this situation in Gaza here.

Thanks, as always, for your continued support of PWRDF and its partners.

For more information on ways to support PWRDF, please visit the Donations page of their website or contact your Parish PWRDF Representative at  louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or 905-387-1820.

The Cathedral Cafe's clothing cupboards are running on empty.  At this time, the need is for rain wear, sweatpants and casual pants, hoodies/sweatshirts, short and long-sleeved T-shirts, casual shoes (sandals and runners), and backpacks.  Dress clothes are less useful to our guests, many of whom are living on the street and in encampments. We also need mugs, if you have any to spare. All donations should be clean and in good condition. Thank you!

Climate Justice Sunday is April 21 (Earth Day is April 22). Here are 10 things you can do to take care of God’s creation!

• Clean a Beach
• Plant a tree
• Use a reuseable bag
• Don’t eat any meat
• Walk or ride a bike
• Shop at a local farmers market
• Buy a reuseable water bottle
• Switch all your bills to paperless
• Start a compost heap
• Spread the word

Adapted from BBC Science Focus Magazine

And on April 23 at 7:00pm… treat yourself, family, and friends to this: Five Environmental Success Stories in Hamilton at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 Hughson St N; presented in person by Deborah Lindeman or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 926 452 0301 Passcode: 373579)

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.