In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Chaplain and Celina Monoja and family; Yvonne Mills; Inez Morgan; Graeme Moss; Ralph Nablow and Michael Nash.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for The Pale Blue Dot.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church of Canada.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa; Jerusalem and the Holy Land; The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and for peace in the Middle East.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Susan Bell; and for the Church of St. Michael, Hamilton, The Reverend Canon Marni Nancekivell, Interim Priest-in-Charge, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for victims of domestic and family abuse and violence, especially women and children.

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; Heather Clark; With current needs Christel Eustace; Charlotte Read; Kelley; Brandon; Michael; Millie; Dave; Christopher; Josh; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie; Bob; Celina Liong; John Ellis; Deb Hutchinson; Mark Fingland, Rebecca, Ian and Grace.

Those who have recently died Canon Frederick Roberts.

Flower Dedication Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Patricia and Joseph Crowe and Olga and Ray Connolly. Given by their family.

Sunday May 19 - Pentecost
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 May 21
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday May 22
8:30am -  Morning Prayer on Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday May 23
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday May 24
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday May 26 - Trinity
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist with Baptism
in person and on YouTube

We are delighted to welcome Karen Carolan-Evans, who has just joined the Cathedral Staff Team as Parish Assistant.

Karen writes:

“I am equally delighted to be here !

“Having recently moved here from the UK, where I have worked for the past 25 years in providing comprehensive executive assistant and office management support for the Church of England (Canterbury Diocese) and the National Health Service, this new role will provide me with fresh opportunities to serve.

“I am eager to use my existing skills to work with you all to maintain and enrich fruitful relationships and high quality of worship in spaces where God is encountered. I also make a jolly good cup of tea !!

“My husband Stewart is the new Rector at St John’s Anglican Church Burlington, and we now live in Waterdown.

“Thank you all for welcoming me so warmly.”

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.

...to Dena Thomas, the Reverend David Montgomery, and the Reverend Monica Romig Green on their graduation from Trinity College Faculty of Divinity with their master’s degrees. An additional congratulations to Monica for receiving the Governor General’s Academic Medal for graduating with the highest average. Well done!

The Layweeders are looking for new volunteers to assist with maintaining the Cathedral Gardens. We meet regularly in Bishopsgate on Friday mornings starting May 24. An evening group will start the same week depending upon interest. We have tools and gloves available to use. Tasks are generally light; weeding, dead heading etc. so we don’t demand a high level of skill. If you have a particular interest in roses for example we welcome your skills. Talk to Nancy Corman 905 522 8386 or Jeni Darling 905 689 7481 after the Sunday morning service or phone for further information.

Please pray for Dena Thomas from this parish, as well as Doreen Haywood, Stephen LaSalle, Russell Wardell and Janice Whiteley, who will be ordained Deacons by Bishop Susan at the Cathedral on Sunday May 26 at 4:00pm.

Immediately following the ordination,  members of Christ’s Church Cathedral are invited to celebrate with Dena at the Thomas’s home - 498 Hughson St North, Hamilton. Light refreshments and food will be offered in their backyard. Please RSVP by May 22nd at thomasinuganda@gmail.com.

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.

We include in our weekly Prayer Cycle some of our neighbourhood organizations and businesses. If you have suggestions of organizations to add to our list, please email them to the Cathedral Office, or call 905-527-1316 x240.

From Sunday June 30 until Sunday September 1 inclusive, there will be just one Sunday morning Service at 10:00am. The Wednesday 11:30am Eucharist will continue through the summer months. Wednesday Morning Prayer on Zoom will take a break during July and August.

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

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.