In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Dane HathawayJr., Dane HathawaySr., Geoffrey Hooke, Barbara Howard, Mary Hughes, Debra Hutchinson, and Rose Janson.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for the James North neighbourhood.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Scottish Episcopal Church.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the Anglican Bishop Leslie Wheeler-Dame, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Yukon. And for the president, faculty, students, and staff of Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; and for Grace Church, Waterdown, the Venerable Jim Sandilands, Interim Priest-in-Charge, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the hungry, 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; Charlotte Read; Judi Mansfield-Jones; Brandon; Kelley; Michael; Mark and all affected by the fire at Charred Rotisserie; Millie; Dave; Heather Clark; Ezra Noble; Sr. Heather; and John Ellis.

With current needs Derek; Bishop Ralph; Nicola Corfield; Dane McDowell; Alistair Martin; Martha Rose; Barry Jefferies; Donelle de Vlaming; Allen Calvin and family; Jane; Brenda and Jim Robinson; Jonathan James; Terry Leach; and Lynn McKay.

Please pray for those who come to the Cathedral later today to be confirmed, to reaffirm their baptismal covenant, or to be received into the Anglican Communion.

Those who have recently died Shirley MacDougall, Bernadette, Ray Robinson.

Flower Dedication given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my mother and father, Archie & Jean McCoy, given by Barbara Howard.

Sunday October 27 - 23rd 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 29
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

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

Thursday October 31
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday November 1
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday November 3 - 24th 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

Confirmation - All Regions
Location: Christ's Church Cathedral, 252 James Street North, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2L3
Date: October 27, 2024 - 4:00pm

A confirmation service will be held in-person at Christ's Church Cathedral in Hamilton this Sunday.
Come along to celebrate and support those to be confirmed, to reaffirm their baptismal covenant or to be received into the Anglican Communion.

Prayer for the Confirmands from Christ’s Church Cathedral:
Sophie Dobbin; Evelynn MacGilliavry;Theodore MacGilliavry; Irannah Tumwesigye; and Robert Zeidler.

Come to this weekly drop-in gathering to explore the stories and wisdom the Scriptures contain.  Join us if you know a lot or just a little.  All are welcome!
This week we are looking at Paul's letters.
For further information, please feel free to contact Matthew Green at 905-865-9863.

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, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Light refreshments to follow.
In person at the Cathedral or online at youtube.com/@cathedralhamilton.

This November marks the 150th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara.

To celebrate, Bishop Susan is hosting a special anniversary dinner at the Burlington Convention Centre.  It would be lovely to fill one or two tables with Cathedral parishioners.  As you purchase tickets, please notify Karen by  email  or call Karen at 905-527-1316 x240 so that we can arrange to sit together .

For details and to purchase tickets, please click on the button below.

On Sunday November 3, we will hold our All Saints and All Souls Service at both 8:30am and 10:30am,  The service marks a time of prayer and remembrance for those who have been loved and lost.  The names of those who have died in the past year will be read out, and others commemorated on a memorial list. Should you like to have your loved one’s name included, please email their name and date of death to the following email address: cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca

You will also have an opportunity to light a candle for those close to your own heart at the end of the service.

Thank you for the love and prayers from you all. 
My special gratitude to Anne and Rob for helping me recover and get medical care needed, and to Tim for coming to pray with me. 
Resting at home and hope to be back soon. Such a privilege to be part of a blessed and beautiful community. Peace.

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, there will be true peace in the world. (Sufi Wisdom)

Every Step Counts!
October Climate Action Reflection

Did you take steps to reduce food waste in your household this month?
How might you decrease your waste of food and other items such as paper and packaging even more in the coming months?
Every little bit makes a difference, because every step counts!

Stay tuned for next month's climate action from Climate Justice  Cathedral!
cathedralhamilton.ca/news/octobers-climate-justice-action

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

WANTED!

Lightly used winter clothing!

The Cathedral thanks all those who so generously donated summer clothing to our Café guests.  Summer is now over and we are looking ahead to another Canadian winter.

As you know, many of our guests are unhoused or precariously housed.  The coming of winter presents the added challenge of  how to keep warm and survive another Canadian winter.   We humbly ask for your help once again to donate your lightly used winter clothing.   The Cathedral Café is looking for the following:

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

The Cafe is also looking for any unwanted large mugs and board games such as scrabble, chess, backgammon etc.

Please connect with Turner or Kerry who will ensure these gifts go to our Cathedral Café guests.  Thank you for your generosity and 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!

Alongside Hope (in French, Auprès de l’espoir).
In 2022, a diverse team of staff, board members, and volunteers  began the process of selecting a name that better reflects PWRDF’s work and mission. Through their discussions, a central theme emerged–the importance of partnerships. PWRDF walks alongside its partners, including the Anglican Church of Canada, local and membership organizations, funding agencies, volunteers, and donors. The new name, Alongside Hope, symbolizes this ongoing journey of support, listening, and shared hope for a better world.
Please note that website and social media updates will begin on March 1, 2025, allowing PWRDF to finish 2024 tax receipts under the PWRDF name. PWRDF is excited about this change and appreciates your continued support.  
To all those who have donated,  your efforts are deeply appreciated. Thank you!
You can still contribute to 2024 Wild Ride  please donate here.   

The Cathedral community mark the passing of Shirley MacDougall, into God’s peaceful presence.

We give thanks for the life and witness of a talented organist and a dear friend of many, especially Gwen Peer and Pat Barton.

Shirley was an important contributor to the Hamilton music and church organ/choir music scene and member of the Hamilton executive of the Royal Canadian College of organists for many years. May Shirley rest in peace and rise in glory.
Please view the orbituary here.

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!