In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Dena Thomas; Steven; Jette Thomas; William Thomas; Joanne and Ross Thompson; Shirley and Larry Trimmer.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the Citizen Kid on Locke St.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of the Provence of the Indian Ocean.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for The  Anglican Bishop, clergy, and people of the Anglican Diocese of Brandon, And for the Lutheran Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, the people and rostered ministers of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Susan Bell currently on sabbatical,  and Her commissary, Archbishop Colin Johnson; The Reverend Canon Stuart Pike, Rector  St. Luke, Burlington; The Reverend Dr. Leonel Abaroa-Bolona, Pastoral Associate; The Reverend Michael Coren, Pastoral Associate; The Reverend Deacon Sheila Plant, Deacon, and the honorary assistants and people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for those suffering from psychiatric, emotional and behavioural disorders.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs Ernie Taylor; Susan Andrews; Cathy Johnston; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; Wayne and Michelle; Helen; Rachel and James; Adam Pearce; Dawn Romig; The Reverend Charles Meeks; Richard Cunningham; Judi Mansfield-Jones; Brandon; Michael; Millie; Dave; Christopher; Josh; Heather Clark; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie.

With current needs Charlotte Read; Kelley; Bob; Deb Hutchinson; Bruce Hicking; Janice and Fred Stickle; John, Mark and Ian Mobsby, and Rosalie Kneller; The Reverend Don Beyers, Rector, and all those affected by the fire at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Toronto; Aris Noble; Tina Clarke, her family, friends, and colleagues, and the parish of St. Stephen’s Hornby.

Those recently baptized Remington Hahn.

Those who have recently died Jacqueline Mary Mobsby; Reverend Michael Clarke, C.M.

Sunday July 7 - 7th after Pentecost
There is no 8:30am Holy Eucharist for the Summer
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on the Cathedral's YouTube channel
Click here for the Order of Service

Tuesday July 9
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday July 10
8:30am -  Morning Prayer on Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday July 11
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday July 12
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday July 14 - 8th after Pentecost
There is no 8:30am Holy Eucharist for the Summer
10am - Sung Eucharist in person and on YouTube

The emergency on-call clergy contact number  365-324-4503.

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. Morning Prayer on Tuesday, Wednesday (Zoom) and Thursday will run until July 11, then break and resume on August 20. Digging Deeper will take a break from June 23 until the end of September inclusive.

We are grateful to Bruce Cross for kindly agreeing to playing the piano and organ for the next three
Sundays while Bruce Burbidge is away on vacation.
Thank you Bruce, much appreciated.

Our doors are open every Sunday through July and August 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.  

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, 7pm-10pm.

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.  

The Good Shepherd help families experiencing homelessness. They are currently planning to send 30 of their kids, living in shelter, to summer camp and are grateful for new or used (good condition) backpacks and water bottles.
The Cathedral Office will arrange delivery. Please donate before the end of July, thank you so much .

In July we would like all to keep Cathedral Café in your prayers and help support with home baking and treats. A good option is to pick up a big box of granola bars at COSTCO while you are there. There is a blue box of 64 that they buy for the Cafe ( less than $15). You are also encouraged to pick up frozen juices, orange juice, punches – not lemonade – so that there is more choice for the guests in the hot summer. Your support will be much appreciated.

With thanks from The Generosity Team.

What are your summer plans?  Will you be working all summer, or have you been able to book time off work for a break?  If you have time off, will you be travelling or remaining home for a “stay-cation”.

Summer is a great season!  Whether you spend time on your favourite city patio, relax at the cottage, or travel by car or plane … it can be a time of relaxation and rejuvenation.  It is wonderful to be able to take a break from the regular workday grind and enjoy something different.

While our routines tend to change over the summer, ministry continues at Christ’s Church Cathedral.  Sunday services, Cathedral Café, pastoral care, and other events continue even though many parishioners are on vacation.

Please help us avoid the “summer dip” in giving that many churches experience in July and August.  While we may go on holiday, our parish does not!  Please continue to your generous giving over the warmer months of the year.

Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) is a great way to make sure our gifts to the church continue all year long.  Forms are available on the literature rack at the back of the church if you would like to set up your giving through this effective method.

A young professional of Christian faith and good character is looking for a home now that he has graduated from McMaster as an Engineer. He has just started working in  Hamilton, so if you know of a good place for him to rent please contact John Bradley after the service. You can also contact him through the Cathedral Parish Office: cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca 

Simple Monthly Actions * 

During July and August Climate Justice Cathedral invites us to look at how we can live both sustainably and faithfully in our everyday lives. 

For each of the items below give yourself a 3 if you are doing it now, a 2 if you are working on it and then see if you can improve your total score over the summer.

Lighting: Energy efficient lighting has replaced incandescent bulbs in as many places as possible in the home

Water:  Where possible aerators on taps and low flow shower heads are installed to save water. Single use plastic bottles are not used.  Recycled water is used on plants.

Recycling: Everyone in the home understands the correct use of the blue, green and regular garbage bins. Reusable items are given to charity or offered to others for free.

Vehicle use:  Walking/cycling is the first choice of transportation.  Public transportation is used where available. Car trips are planned to reduce excess trips.

Heating & Cooling:  If it is possible to change thermostats aim for winter temperatures of 17°C (63°F) at night time or if you are out during the day; and 20°C (68°F) for day time as long as this is comfortable. Summer months: set your thermostat between 24°C/74°F and 26°C/78°F, depending on humidity.

Food:  As much as possible locally sourced foods/beverages are used. Ethically sourced coffee, tea, cocoa and sugar are bought from trusted organizations.  One or two meatless meals are prepared weekly.

Gardens, Patios & Balconies:  No pesticides are used.  Mulching and drip watering are practised.  Plants native to Ontario are bought.  If an ice preventer is purchased, it is an environmentally friendly one.

Kitchen:  Reusable napkins are used.  Material cloths - not paper towels - are used for spills/drying, etc.  The microwave oven is used when possible, for heating single dishes.

Cleaning:  Phosphate and chlorine-free cleaning products are used for washing and cleaning. No harsh chemicals are used in the home -substitutes such as vinegar and baking soda are used instead.

*Adapted from the Niagara Home Challenge

Remember,  no one can do it all alone but we can do it together!

The Summer 2024 edition of CONTACT is now available in print at the back of the Church and online on the  Cathedral website. Heartfelt thanks go to Sally Braun-Jackson, Sue Crowe Connolly, and to all who have contributed to this beautiful production. 

Building on the success of the initial process, MAP 2.0 is now available for parishes ready to take their dreams for ministry to the next level. The MAP 2.0 is a shorter process with only one gathering and is designed to focus on listening to the Holy Spirit and our neighbours while engaging the missional imagination.  The new MAP 2.0 guide builds on what has already been discerned and undertaken through an initial Mission Action Plan and invites us, as a parish, to dream bigger about God’s mission. Please be in touch with Emily Hill with any questions or to discuss how to plan and lead the MAP 2.0 process.
Emily can be reached by email (emily.hill@niagaraanglican.ca) or phone (905-527-1316 ext. 340)

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 Cathedral Parish Office, 905-527-1316 x240.