In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Bruce Burbidge; Diana Burt; Carlyle Callender; Joe Calverley; Colin Campbell; Robert and Maggie Carr.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Hamilton Burlington SPCA.

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

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon. We pray for Bishop Kathy Martin, and the people and rostered ministers of the Lutheran Synod of British Columbia.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell currently on sabbatical, and her commissary, Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. John, Nassagaweya, Campbellville, the Reverend Stephen Blackmore, Priest-in-Charge, the Reverend Deacon Nina Page, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the chronically ill, those in long-term care institutions, persons with dementia.

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

With current needs Richard Cunningham; Sr. Heather; Kelley; Bob; John, Mark and Ian Mobsby; Ezra (Aris) Noble; Derek; Bob Strople; Gwen Peer, Ron Colling, Beryl, Jason, Lisa and the family; Bishop Ralph and family; Susan Wray; Nicola Corfield; Dane McDowell.

Those who have recently died Joyce Marriott Fearnside.

Flower Dedication on the Paschal Candle Given to the glory of God in honor of Gene Romig’s birthday and in loving memory of Gwen Romig’s life and witness, by the Reverend Monica Romig Green and Dr. Matthew Green.

Flower Dedication Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents, Ernest and Rebecca Hiscott, and Fred and Ruth Newman, by Wendy and Jim Newman.

Sunday August 25 - 14th 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 August 27
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday August 28
8:30am - Morning Prayer via Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday August 29
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday August 30
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday September 1 - 15th 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: August 26 - September 3: 905-865-9977

Digging Deeper is taking a breaand will resume in October.

It has been seven months since Christ’s Church Cathedral partnered with St. Matthew’s House to offer the ministry of the Cathedral Café six days per week, 7 hours per day to our neighbours who are living precariously. 
This ministry could not be possible without the financial contributions from the City of Hamilton and YOUR support (financial, prayers and in-kind service). Together with the staff from St. Matthew’s House, we have a roster of 148 volunteers, working to serve, support and provide hope to the 160 people who visit the Cathedral Café daily. As we know, the City of Hamilton, like many communities across Ontario and Canada, are faced with a housing crisis. There are approximately 1,600 people without housing in our community, 200 living in encampments. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! 
We know that we are not resolving the housing crisis at the Cathedral Café; however, we are providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can  access wraparound services, support, food, beverages, clothing.
Find out more-here.

Our doors are open every Sunday through 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.

Congratulations to Friedrich Lui who has completed his Masters in History and will be returning to China for September.

Have you ever wondered why there are images of doves, eagles, pelicans, swallows and peacocks in the windows and wooden and stone carvings of the Cathedral?  If you want to know, visit the exhibit of photos in the north-west corner of the cathedral from August 18 to September 8.  You can find answers, and also see photos of some of the images in the Cathedral and of those species in nature.  The exhibit has been compiled by Sandy Darling, a member of the congregation, a birder and author of the Visual Guide to Christ’s Church Cathedral (on sale for $10.00).

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews13:2 

We love to show hospitality to strangers here at the Cathedral. As the mid-September SuperCrawl approaches, we’re gearing up to welcome huge numbers of visitors. Some of our guests are curious. Many are shy about coming in. Others are simply tired or overwhelmed, and blessed to sit in peace in this beautiful sacred space. Our friendly greeters welcome them all, in the spirit of Paul's message to the Hebrews. A thought for the month of August: it is YOUR generosity that keeps our doors open, our lights on, and our wonderful ministry team paid. When you give generously, thereby you-yes, YOU-have entertained angels unawares!

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Time: 10:15 am – 11:30 am (approx.)
Where: Waterfront Trail at Bayfront Park (200 Harbour Front Dr., Hamilton) Meeting Place: Main  Bayfront Park parking lot (south-east corner)
Join the team: Visit www.pwrdf.org/wild-ride/
Donate to the team - There are several ways to donate to the Cathedral Crusaders team:
- Online by visiting www.pwrdf/wild-ride/ and clicking the “Donate” button. On this page, you will have the opportunity to make your donation to the Cathedral Crusaders team.
-You can give a cheque to your PWRDF Parish Rep., Louise van Woelderen, who will mail it for you or alternatively, you may mail it yourself to:
PWRDF 80 Hayden Street, 3rd floor Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2.
Note: Remember to indicate “Wild Ride” on your cheque as well as the Cathedral Crusaders team that you are supporting. This is to ensure the proper tracking of donations for the “Wild Ride” campaign and to credit the donation to the right team.
Lastly, you may give a cash donation to your PWRDF Parish Rep., Louise van Woelderen, who will mail it to PWRDF at the end of the campaign.
For more information on the “Wild Ride” or other ways to support PWRDF, please contact Louise van 
Woelderen at 905-387-1820 or louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com.

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. 

September's Super Crawl 2024 approaches! Look out for more details over the next few weeks. Doors to this event in our lovely Cathedral open in September on Friday 13, 7pm-10:30pm, Saturday 14, 2pm-10:30pm and Sunday 15, 12noon-4pm. 

Did your score improve over the summer?
Can you identify: Why or Why not?

During July and August Climate Justice Cathedral invited 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.