In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Judy Mark; Elaine Marshall; Christine Matimba; John Mackay; Tom and Hilary Mcleod.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Handknit Yarn Studio.

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

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The Right Reverend Susan Bell, Bishop, The Most Reverend Colin Johnson, Assistant Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Niagara; and for Bishop Sid Haugen, the people and rostered ministers of the Lutheran Saskatchewan Synod.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Susan Bell; and for the Church of St. Paul, Glanford, The Reverend Sue Nicolls, Interim Priest-in-Charge, 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; Kelley; Brandon; Michael; Millie; Dave; Christopher; Josh; Tom Mcleod; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie; Bob; Celina Liong; Claude and Nancy Maurice; John Ellis.

Those recently married Jessica and Les Bilau.

Those who have recently died Bishop Terry Brown; Linda Black; Charles Curtis; Winnie Braun; Nicole Maurice; Kathryn Eaton; Ron Kennedy; Canon Frederick Roberts.

Flower Dedication Flowers at the chancel steps are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Elsie & Walter Dougherty, Edith & William Lyall and Jack Dougherty, given by their family.

Sunday May 5 - Sixth 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
4:00pm - Choral Evensong in person
arranged by the Royal School of Church Music

Tuesday May 7
No Morning Prayer today

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

Thursday May 9
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday May 10
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday May 12 - Ascension
Mothers' Day
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist
in person and on YouTube

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) has organized a celebration of Choral Evensong to be held at the Cathedral this Sunday afternoon May 5 at 4:00pm, featuring a large choir drawn from a number of parishes in the region. All are most welcome. Refreshments will be available after the service.

We hold Dean Tim in prayer as he prepares to go on retreat from May 8-12. May God bless him with fruitful days of spiritual renewal and rest.

Art Crawl is a wonderful way to engage with the community and to celebrate our beautiful Cathedral!  Join us in the community and in the Cathedral every 2nd Friday of the month.  

We offer the beauty of our space to those who wish to take a moment of reflection or prayer.  We also provide guided tours and often there are musical performances and art installations.  

If you have a garden or even just a plant or two outside or on a balcony, plant native species and think about replacing non-native plants and removing any invasive species. The internet has lots of information about native plants and invasive species and you can also talk to our own Bishopsgate gardeners.

Why? 

Plants, animals, and insects depend on each other. Most insects will not eat non-native plants which means birds and other species lose a food source and biodiversity suffers. Even a single tree or shrub can offer a refuge – just remember to skip insecticides and other chemicals.

Impact

Without biodiversity our entire support system for human as well as animal life would collapse.

Cleaner air and less pollution can reduce a number of health diseases and positive associations with nature can motivate us to make other changes to protect our planet, promoting happier and healthier lives.

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

Please join us for a parish picnic.  Lawn games will be available in Bishopsgate between the service and the start of the picnic.  Seating will be set up in the nave and compostable dinnerware will be provided.  Please bring salads and desserts to share.

Bishop Terry’s Celebration of Life was held at the Cathedral on Friday, May 3. Many thanks to all who worked hard to make this service so special. The service can be viewed on the Diocese's YouTube channel.

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.