In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Geoffrey and Irannah Tumwesigye; Ivan Twinomugisha; Thy Van Vo; Louise Van Woelderen; John Vanderhyden; Janina Vanderpost; Daisy Vu.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the HIPC (Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council).

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the The Church of Ireland.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for Archbishop Greg Kerr-Wilson, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Calgary and for the Bishop and the staff of the Lutheran Synod of Alberta and the Territories.

 In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell currently on sabbatical,  and her commissary, Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. Matthew-on-the-Plain, Burlington, Canon Susan Wilson, Rector; the Reverend Deacon Janice Whiteley, and the 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; Gwen Peer, Ron Colling, Beryl, Jason, Lisa and the family; Bishop Ralph and family.

Those recently baptized Remington Hahn.

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

Flower Dedication Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jeffrey Barry, by his mother Roseann.

Sunday July 14 - 8th 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 16
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

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

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

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

Sunday July 21 - 9th 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 is 365-324-4503,
except between July 16-19 please call 289-887-7522, and between July 20-30 please call 905-865-9977.

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 play the piano and organ for the next few 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 Cafe 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.  The Generosity Team

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. 

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.