In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Peter Mcdonald, Theo and Evelynn MacGilliavry, the Venerable Lynne Marchant and Richard Williams, Judy Mark, Elaine Marshall, and Joan Martin.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for PATH Employment. 
and we pray for the Immigrants Workers Centre

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.

In the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the Secretary General and staff of the Anglican Communion Office and we pray the General Secretary and staff of the Lutheran World Federation.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell;  the Church of the Ascension, Hamilton, the Reverend Dr. Leonel Abaroa-Bolona, Priest-in-Charge; the Reverend Canon Barry Randle, Honorary Assistant, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the victims of war, terrorism and criminal violence.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs Susan Andrews; 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; Dane McDowell; Alistair Martin; Martha Rose; Barry Jefferies; Donelle de Vlaming; Allen Calvin and family; Jane; Jonathan James; Lynn McKay; Harold; Joan Gilvear; Sean; Robert James; the Reverend Jann Brooks; Connie DeForest; and Hazel Naylor.

We pray for those preparing for baptism: Jim Ferguson; Shauna Wright; and Heming Sloan Thornton.

Those who have recently died: Shirley MacDougall; Robert Shaw; Susanne Simon, and Ursula Dixon.

Sunday November 17 - 26th 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 November 19
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday November 20
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday November 21
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday November 22
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday November 24 - 27th 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

We warmly welcome Roseline Mukonoweshuro and Farai Gumisai, PWRDF Partners from TSURO Trust in Zimbabwe, attending our service today. Towards Sustainable Use of Resources Organisation (TSURO) Trust is implementing a Nature Plus + project in Zimbabwe’s  Manicaland Province, Chimanimani District, Bumba community.
The Nature + Project seeks to upscale nature-positive food systems for enhanced climate change adaptation. The 3 year project started in October 2023, ending in December 2025. Roseline and Farai have been speaking with the PWRDF board-holding its National Gathering in Hamilton this Fall, diocesan representatives, and youth council, about their work in Zimbabwe. They are here with Jeanine Cudmore, PWRDF Development Program Coordinator.

To all, Welcome.

Find out more here: PWRDF partner TSURO Trust restores hope in Zimbabwe - The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

We welcome you to attend and celebrate with those nominated  for the Order of Niagara, here at Christ Church Cathedral.
Date: November 17, 2024 - 4:00pm Order of Niagara - Brock, Hamilton-Haldimand & Lincoln.
Date: November 24, 2024 - 4:00pm Order of Niagara - Greater Wellington & Trafalgar Regions.
Since May 2000, the Diocese of Niagara has invited parishes to nominate a person from their parish annually, who has given of themselves to the parish, the diocese, and the Church. The Bishop of the Diocese also nominates people to the Order of Niagara.
It is a way of honouring the laity and the their ministry within the diocese.

On November 17, Bishop Susan Bell will install this year's nominees from Brock, Hamilton-Haldimand, and Lincoln to the Order of Niagara at a special service held at the Cathedral. Our own Jennifer Early is one of those nominees.  Congratulations to all!

Join us as we explore & try out a new, ancient, or creative way to pray at each meeting.

The Rev. Monica Romig Green and Robert James guide us with clear teaching before practicing it ourselves.  No previous attendance necessary! 

For more information please phone The Rev. Monica Green at 905-527-1316 x240.

Find out more here.

Study the Bible in community through this drop-in participant-focused method of reading scripture together.  Discovery Bible Study is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our participants by considering what the biblical text tells us about God and human beings. 

You'll find us in the nave on Thursdays.  All are welcome!

We are pleased to advise that our numbered donation envelopes for 2025 will be ready for pick-up some time in December or early January.

For those who are currently using numbered envelopes:

• If you wish to continue using numbered envelopes, no action is required on your part. 
• If  you have decided not to use numbered envelopes in 2025, please let us know.  For instance, if you have signed up for Pre-Authorized Givings or are regularly using Interac e-transfers, chances are you will not need numbered envelopes.

For those who are not using numbered envelopes, Interac e-transfers, or pre-authorized givings , you will find numbered envelopes easier and efficient.  Please let Karen, our Parish Assistant, know, and we will assign an envelope # to you.

If you'd like to know more about how numbered envelopes work, please do not hesitate to email the Cathedral Office or call 905-527-1316 x240.

Please Note:  Unused envelopes from 2024 or prior years cannot be used in 2025 or later years.  Unused envelopes must be shredded.  Thank you!

Our doors are open one Sunday per month 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. If you have any questions during your visit, there is someone on hand from our Cathedral Community.

For level access please go to the reception door to the left of the main Cathedral entrances.  
Please contact Bruce Burbidge if you have any questions.

Movie nights are back!

Calling all music and movie lovers! Join us on December 11, at 7pm in the Spence Room to watch the film Come to the Stable.  For a preview and synopsis, see the original trailer here.

After the viewing, we'll have a lively disussion about its implications for our spiritual lives.

We'd like to make sure everyone who attends gets a seat!  Please email the Cathedral office to let Rev. Monica know that you're coming.  Thank you.

DRIVE LESS!

If you can, walk, carpool, ride a bike or e-bike, or take transit. 

Why? The average Canadian vehicle emits 206g CO₂ per km, and the average car lasts for roughly 320,000km.  That equals 66 tons of CO₂ for the lifespan of the car!

Impact? Living car-free can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 3.6 tons of CO₂ per year!

* Adapted from the CBC podcast "Ten Minutes to Save the Planet" and the UN's Actions for a Healthy Planet

From November 10 to December 22, cards, calendars, and guides will be available for purchase at the 10:30 service.

Cards with Christmas scenes from the windows of the Cathedral - $1.25 each / $15.00 per dozen.
Anglican Church calendar - $5.00.
Visual Guide to Christ’s Church Cathedral (75 pp) - $10:00

Christmas is quickly approaching and once again, under the leadership of Richard Cunningham and Gen McIntyre, we are planning the 3^rd Annual Cathedral Café Christmas Dinner.  The dinner will be held in the Cathedral Café from 1 pm to 3 pm on December 25^th.  

In anticipation of 200 to 250 guests, we will be using the Cathedral as the waiting area for our dinner guests  and also to serve dessert following the turkey dinner, which will allow for the flow of guests for the dinner.  Each guest will receive a gift card and a chocolate bar.

We are seeking volunteers to assist with:

• Dinner preparation/cooking December 22, 23, and/or 24
• Reception/greeter and /distribution of gifts on December 25 (12:30pm to 3pm)
• Serving of the meal on December 25 (12:30pm to 3pm)
• Managing the overflow space in the Cathedral and serving coffee/tea/hot chocolate and the desserts (12pm to 3pm)
• Runners and clean up crew during the meal (12:30pm to 3pm)
• Clean up crew following the meal (2 pm to 4:30pm)

In addition to onsite volunteers, we are also needing desserts to serve on Christmas day. Desserts not requiring forks are preferred (e.g. tarts, cakes, squares, homemade cookies, etc.).  If you are able to provide dessert(s), please email Roseann Barry.

• If you are able to assist with the dinner preparation/cooking on December 22, 23, and/or 24, please email Richard Cunningham.
• If you are able to assist with greeting, serving and/or clean up on December 25, please email Kerry Lubrick. 
• If you would like to support the purchase of gifts, please make your donation to Christ’s Church Cathedral specifying  Cathedral Café Christmas Gifts.

Thank you as always for your generosity and ongoing support at this special time of the year.

As December approaches, thoughts turn to Christmas baking, spending time with friends and family, and gift-giving.   Popular gift-giving options include Secret Santa exchanges, minimizing gift budgets,  or sharing gifts with others - all with a focus of acquiring fewer material items.

Currently, PWRDF has a matching program for any items purchased through their Gift Catalogue. You can spend as little as $20 for seeds for women in Kenya, or $25 for a New Baby Kit in Lesotho. Please access their catalogue at  World of Gifts.    Your gift purchase is eligible for a tax receipt from PWRDF and, more importantly, you will have made a difference in the life of others less fortunate.  

Happy gift-giving to all!

Full program details are available on Shop Our World of Gifts.

Your Generosity Team is busy at work, putting together this year's Narrative Budget.
Do you have any pictures of parish events in 2024 that show parishioners working, worshipping, or fellowshipping together? 
If so, we'd love to have you send them to us as they might be just what we need for the Narrative Budget.  We will, of course, give credit to the photographer.
Contact John Bradley directly at: johnaustinbradley@gmail.com

Are you interested in helping to prepare the Cathedral Sanctuary and Nave for services of worship and celebrations?  Do you like to work as part of a team with a common goal while participating in the sacramental life of the Cathedral?  If so, we need you! Come along and join the fun.
No experience is required. 
An orientation and training will be provided.  The time commitment is approximately 10 hrs. per month/40 hrs. per year.  Contact the  Cathedral Office

We are excited to announce that the Holiday Hope program is open for 2024! 

To our returning sponsors, thank you for reaching out to us! And to those new to our program, we welcome you warmly! The Holiday Team at St. Matthew’s House is very excited to see what this year will bring.

There are three ways for you to donate to the Holiday Hope Program:

1. You can adopt a specific family or senior. We will match you with a family or senior and provide you with their specific wish list.
2. You can also help by donating a variety of gift cards or by making a monetary donation. This method helps ensure that all families and seniors get sponsored, especially those last-minute Emergency Appointments.
3. You may simply choose to donate NEW clothing, toys, or gift cards. These items go to families or seniors who come to us after registration ends or for Emergency Appointments.

For complete program details, FAQs, and sponsor registration, please visit St. Matthew's Holiday Hope web page.

We are already so excited about the upcoming holiday season. It is because of you, your team, friends, and family that we at St. Matthew’s House are able to make the Holiday Hope Program bigger and better every year!

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!