In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Jennifer and Edward Early, Mary and John Ellis, Paula Esteves, Christel Eustace, Lisa Fahey, and Michael Fitzpatrick.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for 100 Women Who Care & 100 Men Who Care: https://100womenhamilton-wentworth.com/  https://www.100menhamilton-wentworth.com/

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the United Church of Pakistan.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for Bishop Anna Greenwood-Lee, the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of British Columbia, and the dean, council, and congregations of the Lower Mainland Region of the British Columbia Lutheran Synod. And together we remember the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA people and their families, praying for an end to gender-based violence.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; and for St. Cuthbert, Oakville, the Venerable Jeff Ward, Rector, the Reverend Canon Dr. Alan Hayes, Honorary Assistant, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the victims of discrimination - racial, sexual, religious; subjects of slavery and human trafficking; and those who help, support, counsel and care for them.

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

With current needs Mark and Ian Mobsby; Derek; Bishop Ralph; Nicola Corfield; Dane McDowell; Celina Liong; Alistair Martin; Dani Leitis and family; Martha Rose; John Ellis: Yvonne; Barry Jefferies; Donelle de Vlaming; Allen Calvin and family.

Those who have recently died John Mobsby; Gwen Hayes; Ernie Taylor.

Flower Dedication given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Sharon Millar and Hannah Dabrowski at the Cathedral on Saturday 28, given by the Millar family.

Sunday September 29 - 19th after 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 October 1
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday October 2
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday October 3
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday October 4
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday October 6 - 20th after Pentecost
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

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

If you've visited Bishopsgate (the Cathedral's forecourt on James St N) recently, you will surely have noticed a new addition to our beautiful gardens. We are thrilled to welcome Tim Schmalz's life-sized sculpture Be Welcoming as a powerful and permanent reminder that each one of us has the vocation and capacity to be an angel for others on our journey through life. Be Welcoming was created in 2019, inspired by a verse from Chapter 13 of the Letter to the Hebrews: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Tim Schmalz's work is known and installed worldwide, including at the Vatican in Rome.  You may have seen another of his pieces, Homeless Jesus, outside St. Patrick's Church at the corner of King and Victoria in downtown Hamilton.  More information about Tim Schmalz and his work is available on his website at  https://www.sculpturebytps.com/. The Cathedral was able to acquire this sculpture through the generosity of Vera Tomlinson, aunt of parishioner Barbara Jepson, who endowed a fund for the maintenance of Bishopsgate as part of her estate planning. A service of blessing and dedication is being planned. Visit our Cathedral website for more details here.

Parish Lunch
Sunday, September 29, 11:45am
Thank you for signing up for lunch, celebrating the Priesting of Revd Monica!

 Ordination Service 
 Sunday, September 29, 4:00pm

Your prayers are invited to continue for Mike Degan, Monica Green, Sarah Grondin, David Montgomery, and Russell Wardell as they prepare for ordination to the priesthood.

The service will take place here at Christ's Church Cathedral. Bishop Susan Bell will be the ordaining bishop and celebrant, and the Reverend Victor Kischak will be the preacher.

All are welcome to attend this exciting event in the life of our  diocese, either in-person or view the service virtually later via the diocesan YouTube channel! Clergy are particularly encouraged to attend and vest as a sign of support; the liturgical colour is red.

Please be aware that the lift in the Cathedral is currently out of order and will not be operational on Sunday.

September 30 each year marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour the children who never returned home from the residential schools and the Survivors. Commemoration of this day opens opportunities for remembrance, education, and action as we move forward in reconciliation. Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, OBC, OC, is a Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk people, Ambassador for Reconciliation Canada, and Chair of the Native American Leadership Alliance for Peace and Reconciliation.  You may like to read his book ‘Namwayut - A Pathway to Reconciliation’, as it explores four themes: Honouring Sacred Spaces, Healing from our Shared Past, Indigenous Leadership and Wisdom, and Namwayut: We Are All One. More information here. 

Bring your pets
Got a pet? Bring them to the Blessing of the Animals!
Friday Oct 4 at 12:15 PM in Bishopsgate.
We welcome all kinds of animals to this annual celebration of St. Francis. If you can’t bring the pet in person, bring a photo.

A moral and legal obligation

Healthy Boundaries-Basics is our Safe Church training workshop designed specifically for lay parish staff and volunteers (e.g., wardens, music directors, parish administrators, children/youth ministry coordinators, treasurers, etc.)  This session will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am–12:30pm through Zoom. Registration is now open. Book a place here.

WINTER COAT & CLOTHES DRIVE ! 
Colder weather is fast approaching and there are so many guests in desperate need of a good warm winter clothes
Warm, not worn, donations are so very welcome now!

Winter coats/Track Pants/T-shirts/Sweatshirts/Socks/Sports bras/Running shoes/Winter boots/Backpacks/Toques/Gloves 

Do you have any unwanted large mugs and/or board games, like scrabble or chess?
Find Turner or Kerry as they are happy to ensure these gifts go to our Cathedral Café guests.      Thank you for your kind support !

The Niagara School for Missional Leadership (NSML) is offering four online courses and one in-person course this fall.  Courses are available to anyone interested in growing in their faith and understanding.  
Find out more and register online soon here .   Bursaries are available.

Cathedral Oasis will continue on a monthly basis - stay tuned for details of dates.

Our new next-steps-in-faith class for adults.  Wednesdays  from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Cathedral. Folks from other parishes have already expressed interest in joining this exciting initiative.
If you are planning to attend, please ensure that you let Monica knows that you are coming!
RSVP to monica.green@niagaraanglican.ca

Helping those in need over Christmastide.

Wonderful Volunteers are needed to help out on Christmas Day for our Christmas Dinner,  an  opportunity to help those that desperately need food, kindness, and support during what would be a lonely, helpless time. The volume of guest this year will require us to have two meal sittings, and this will require an increase in the number of helpers required.  If you can help us to cook or serve on Christmas Day, please contact Richard Cunningham at countertenor.rc@gmail.com for more details.

If you are unable to help on the day contact Richard to see if you can assist with monetary gifts or other appropriate gift items. More details coming soon.

How about assisting by cooking meals to fill our freezer!

Pre-cooked meals are desperately needed to be given to parishioners in need over the cold Winter months. Do you know of anyone coming out of hospital that may need these meals or a family member going through trying circumstances? We would like to have a crew of four or five people to cook a large selection of meals which can be frozen and put aside for these kinds of situations.  Cooks required on Wednesday evenings from 4pm until around 8pm. Please contact Richard Cunningham at countertenor.rc@gmail.com for further details.
He will be delighted to hear from you!

With just a few weeks to go until the 2024 Wild Ride campaign concludes on October 14 we need your support! Please donate here.   
What you need to know about our Wild Ride walk, find out here.

Perhaps some of our new  members wonder, “Just what is PWRDF anyway and what does it do?”

The following links will provide some insight into the Primate's World Relief & Development Fund, its history, mission, and current activities:

In the Beginning   https://pwrdf.org/about/in-the-beginning/ and
PWRDF Today https://pwrdf.org/about/pwrdf-today/

For more information please contact Louise.vanWoelderen@gmail.com , call (905) 387-1820, or visit pwrdf@pwrdf.org

This month as part of the Global Season of Creation, Climate Justice Cathedral  joins with  Christians around the world  praying,  educating, advocating, and acting against climate breakdown.
FFNPT is a global initiative that strives for an international regime that complements the Paris Agreement in addressing the still-growing supply of fossil fuels. It is a concrete action that can serve as a compass for a hopeful future. For more information about the   Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, look here.

We pray: Creator God, we praise you for making our common home - the Earth. Our selfishness, greed, neglect, and abuse have caused the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, human suffering, and the suffering of all our fellow creatures. We confess that we have failed to listen to the groans of the Earth, and the Spirit of hope and justice that lives within us. Work with and through us in our weakness, to heal and restore your beloved Creation. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

National Seniors Day Tuesday October 1, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Meet at 4 Big Banks Crn. Dundas   Bring signs and props!
“If we surrendered to Earth’s intelligence, we could rise up like trees”Rainer Maria Rilke

We invite you to join us for an evening featuring handcrafted mocktails, delicious finger food, and immersive tours of a historic venue, The Custom House , with tales from the past  all while supporting the vital work of St. Matt’s. Plus, Costumes are absolutely encouraged! We hope you’ll join us for an evening where the past meets the present, all for a good cause. Tickets: $75 per person
Find out more here.

Note for your diaries!
An afternoon with Michael Coren and his new book
‘Heaping Coals: From Media Firebrand to Anglican Priest’
Friday, Oct 25, 1-3pm.

Please forward items for the Chronicle by 1:00pm on the Wednesday prior to publication to the Cathedral Parish Office, 905-527-1316 x240.

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!