In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Audrey Fleming, Kathleen Forster, Ann Fricker, Shirley Fricker, Tracy Gardener, and Michael Garrett.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Indwell.  https://indwell.ca

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the  Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for Bishop David Lehmann, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Caledonia, and for the dean, council, and congregations of the North Region of the British Columbia Lutheran Synod. And together we pray for the people and ministries working to address issues of poverty, homelessness, and affordable housing.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; and for St. Jude, Oakville, the Reverend Canon Dr. David Anderson, Priest-in-Charge; the Reverend Canon Dr. Patrick Patterson, Assistant Priest; the Reverend Sarah Grondin, Assistant Curate; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the hungry and the victims of drought, starvation and famine.

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; Sr. Heather; and John Ellis.

With current needs Mark and Ian Mobsby; Derek; Bishop Ralph; Nicola Corfield; Dane McDowell; Alistair Martin; Martha Rose; Yvonne; Barry Jefferies; Donelle de Vlaming; Allen Calvin and family; Jane; Shirley McDougall; Dani Leitis and family; Brenda and Jim Robinson.

Those who have recently died Ray Robinson, Joan Tuck, Ernie Taylor.

Flower Dedication given to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for the life and witness of my wife Christine,  by Rev. Thomas Kedini.

Sunday October 6 - 20th 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 8
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday October 9
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday October 10
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday October 11
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday October 13 - 21st after Pentecost
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube
Please be aware that the lift in the Cathedral is currently out of order and will not be operational on Sunday.
Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused

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

On Sunday, Bishop Susan Bell ordained Mike Degan, Monica Green, Sarah Grondin, David Montgomery, and Russell Wardell to the priesthood at a moving service at Christ's Church Cathedral in Hamilton. The Bishop also received the orders of the Reverend Wojtek Kuzma from the Roman Catholic Church and welcomed him into the Anglican Church of Canada.

It was an amazing day with over130 parishioners and guests attending and celebrating at our Cathedral Parish Lunch.
Thanks go out to all those who attended, contributed, and hosted this event.  We especially thank Elizabeth, Wendy, and David for rustling up a wonderful Parish Lunch for all.

If you know someone who is discerning a call to ministry, and you would like to find out more look here.

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.

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

Please join us and invite your friends to this conversation about investing in ways that positively impact the environment. Our interviewees will be our own Ginny Arnott-Wood and her daughter Emily Wood. Wednesday Oct 30, 7pm to 8:30pm
Light refreshments to follow.
In person at the Cathedral or online at youtube.com/@cathedralhamilton.

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

This November marks the 150th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara. To celebrate our diocesan sesquicentennial, Bishop Susan Bell is hosting a special anniversary dinner at the Burlington Convention Centre!

Join us on November 2, 2024, for dinner and enjoy a conversation between Bishop Susan and her special guest Archbishop Linda Nicholls, the 14th primate for the Anglican Church of Canada. This discussion will be reflective and discerning as they explore the Synod's theme 'Faith in the Future'. 
A pre-dinner reception will start at 5:00 pm; with the dinner beginning at 6:30pm. 

Tickets for the evening are $150 each; all proceeds will go to a special anniversary fund created by our diocesan foundation in support of curacy placements for new priests in our diocese. We ask that this event be shared in your upcoming bulletins and church communications, as all are welcome to attend. 

“We give thanks to God for her provision over the years at the same time as we look forward to the next 150 years with hope and optimism,” says the bishop. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Congratulations to the Cathedral Crusaders!

Our walk on Saturday, September 28 was a huge success despite the rain and wind!  Raising $2,990 by October 2nd is a testament to our team’s dedication and the generosity of our supporters.  Being ranked #2 among 19 teams is truly commendable.
To all those who have contributed, whether by walking, donating, or offering support, your efforts are deeply appreciated.
Your commitment brings the team closer to its goal of $3,500 and supports  PWRDF's broader aim of $65,000.
You can still contribute with just a few weeks to go until 2024 Wild Ride concluded on October 14 please donate 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 !

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!

Every Step Counts!
October's Action: 
Rearrange your fridge! Put your veggies and fruit in the door and front shelves, and your condiments in the drawers. 
Why?  Food waste accounts for 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions, and half of that is from households. By making your fruit and veggies more visible, we can keep better tabs on what we're buying and using and cut down on food waste.
Impact? Cutting your food waste can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 300 kilograms of CO2e per year!
* Adapted from the CBC podcast "Ten Minutes to Save the Planet" and the UN's Actions for a Healthy Planet.

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.

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.