In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Ezra Noble, Chidi Nwadi, Robert Oldham, Madge Passmore, Ken Patterson, Gwen Peer, the Wickens-Perrie Family; Ellen Phillips, and Susanne Prue.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Hamilton Out of the Cold.  https://hamiltonoutofthecold.ca/

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the The Anglican Church of Tanzania.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Venerable Alan Perry, General Secretary, and the staff of the Anglican General  Secretary’s Office ; Peace Anthony-Idoko, Director of Finance and Administration, and the staff of  Evangelical Lutheran Finance and Administration Office; And Mr. David Jones, Moravian District President, and the members of Board of Elders of the Canadian District of the Moravian Church Northern Province.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; the Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer, Stoney Creek, the Reverend Canon Bahman Kalantari, Rector, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the isolated, the lonely and those mourning or remembering the death of family and friends and those who help, support, counsel and care for them.

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

With current needs: Susan Andrews; Ann Turner; Sarah, Jeremy and family; Bishop Ralph; Martha Rose; Barry Jefferies; Donelle de Vlaming; Allen Calvin and family; Jane; Jonathan James; Joan Gilvear; Sean; the Reverend Jann Brooks; Hazel Naylor and family; Charlotte; James Warner; and Bonnie Lawlor.      

We pray for those preparing for Baptism: Brenda Catterson; and Ezra Noble.

Those who have recently died: Dane McDowell; and Joanne Roxbourgh.

Flower Dedications: given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of my husband The Rev. Canon Eric C. Mills.  Given by Yvonne Mills.

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

Sunday December 15 - Third Sunday of Advent
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 December 17
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday December 18
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom followed by coffee and conversation
11:30am - Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday December 19
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday December 20
12:15pm - Litany of Reconciliation in Bishopsgate

Sunday December 22 - Festival of Lessons & Carols
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - in person and on YouTube

If you have signed up for our ADVENT Brunch,  we look forward to greeting you in the Nave straight after the 10:30am service.
If you are attending the Bible Study on the Book of Ruth, take your food with you to the final meeting. (And we'll serve you first!)

Three weeks ago, Dale Guenter shared the need for us to increase our donations to help fund the salary for a half-time Curate (currently Rev. Monica). 
As our Cathedral grows and offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of our community, this second clergy position is of utmost importance. This is not a one time ask, but rather we are hoping that all parishioners will find a way to permanently (or at least for five years) increase their yearly donations. Even when Monica is given her own church to pastor, the need for a second clergyperson will remain at CCC. We were all invited to "Help Build the Cathedral of the Future".

A number of parishioners responded to Dale, asking how they could pledge an increase in their giving for 2025.  Intention forms are being released early to help parishioners who want to make their pledge now. 
2025 Intention Forms are available on the literature rack in the narthex.  If you would like to declare your intention to increase your givings in 2025, please complete the form and drop it in the offering plate or deliver it to the Parish Office to the attention of "Paula Esteves".

We are so thankful for the generosity in our wonderful Cathedral family!

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!

Donation envelopes for Christmas flowers are welcome now!
Please return  your donation envelopes to the church office by Sunday December 15, for your loved one’s name to appear in the Bulletin  over Christmas week. Thank you.

Thank you Christ's Church Cathedral parishioners and friends!
We are pleased to report that we have a full slate of volunteers to cook, bake, serve and clean up for the Cathedral Cafe Christmas Dinner.
Your generosity, care and service is truly appreciated at this busy time of year.
Blessings,
Richard Cunningham, Gen McIntyre, Roseann Barry and Kerry Lubrick.

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

This year’s World of Gifts has an impressive range of themes, each catering to diverse interests and passions. From training citizen radio hosts to supporting women’s empowerment initiatives, investing in tree planting or purchasing livestock,
there’s something for everyone and every budget.

PWRDF has simplified the shopping experience, making it easier to browse and purchase gifts for your friends and family. Check out the  online store.

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.

Due to the Canada Post strike, please donate online if possible and ensure we have your email for receipts and updates. Mail deliveries, including World of Gifts cards and Christmas cards, will be delayed until the strike ends. Parishes can send donations through our Give Today page by choosing "Give on behalf of a Group" and then choose "bank account" instead of credit card for payment.

This Christmas, reduce your carbon footprint!

• Buy fewer items, shop locally, shop second-hand, and repair if you can.
• Focus on re-purposing, re-gifting, or re-homing.
• Make charitable "in honour" gifts such as Alongside Hope’s World of Gifts. 
• Stimulate the economy where you live.

 Why?  For the impact on plastics alone!

• 3 billion tonnes of plastic have been manufactured since the 1950s!
• Every single piece of plastic ever made still exists, and will continue existing for at least 500 years!
• 60% of all the plastic ever produced now lies discarded in landfill, the oceans, or as litter!
• Share our concern for the integrity of creation!

 With data from Greenpeace

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 welcome!

Find out more here.

Please remember to wear your name badges.
The red boxes are full of tags and resources. Let Karen know if you need more supplies or if you need new tags printed.  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.

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!

Here at Christ’s Church Cathedral we care about every member of our parish community and highly value the kind donations of our parishioners time, money and skills.
We continue to take extra steps to ensure that you are better protected against cybercrime scammers and we would like to share the following information with you to ensure that you are a step ahead of those ‘smart scammers’ whose goals include obtaining your trust, money, and personal information, which could be traded, revealed, or used to perpetrate more cybercrime.
Please look at the advice on website links below taken from the Cybersecurity Ontario.ca website showing best practices on how to avoid cybercrime; what to do if you are suspicious of an email; and how to Check URLs and email addresses before clicking!
So, be aware of unsolicited phone calls, text or email messages from individuals or institutions asking for information, money, or even asking you to reply in haste to an urgent request. Use the contact information from previous exchanges or a secure website to confirm the authenticity of an unsolicited message. Do not provide personal, or sensitive information about yourself until you are certain of a person’s identity and their authority to have the information, and stay safe! https://www.ontario.ca/page/cyber-security                                              
https://cybersecurityontario.ca/mod/page/view.php?id=225&lang=en

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