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Weekly Prayer Cycle and News from CCC

Christ's Church Cathedral
Chronicle for March 30, 2025

Emergency on-call clergy

The emergency on call clergy contact - Dean Tim: 365-324-4503

Weekly Prayer Cycle

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Robert and Sandra Cross, Sue Crowe Connolly, Richard Cunningham and Gen McIntyre, Ernst Danculovic, Sandy and Jenifer Darling.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for The Bridge, Hamilton.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Province of the Anglican Church of the Congo.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican theological colleges and training programs within the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada: The Atlantic School of Theology, Montreal Diocesan Theological, College, and Queen’s College; We pray for the Lutheran congregations of the Northwestern Ontario area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod; We pray for the Rt. Rev. M. Blair Couch, Moravian Bishop of the Unity residing in the Northern Province.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; Holy Trinity, Welland, the Reverend Rob Towler, Rector; the Reverend Deacon Mark McGill, Deacon; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for those who are developmentally and physically challenged and for those who help, support, counsel and care for them.

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers: With ongoing needs: Bishop Ralph; Susan Andrews; Larry Andrews; Susan Worrall; Cathy Johnston; Helen; Rachel and James; the Reverend Charles Meeks; Geoff and Charlotte Read; Judi Mansfield-Jones; Brandon; Harold Percy; Michael; Millie; Dave; Ezra Noble; John Ellis; Brenda Catterson; Sarah, Jeremy and family; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Joan and Bill Gilvear; Wayne and Michelle; Donelle de Vlaming; Eldra Gittens; Belinda Whitehall; Madelyn Bradshaw; and Ann Turner.

With current needs: Martha Rose; Jonathan James; Sean; Charlotte; Sarah Chandler; Kelley and Barb; Brock; Andrew; Jason and family; Sandy Darling; Max; Chris Matthews; Gary; Griffin and Family; Miguel; and Ernie Jansen.    

Those preparing for baptism: Jesse Barreira.

Those who have recently died: Sue Dobbin (Dean Tim’s mom).

Flower dedications: given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs Sue Dobbin from us all at Christ’s Church Cathedral.

Cathedral Worship

Sunday March 30
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 April 1

8:30am - Morning Prayer in Person
 

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

Thursday April 3
8:30am - Morning prayer in person

Sunday April 6
8:30am - Holy Eucharist in person
10:30am - Choral Eucharist in person and on YouTube

 

 

Around the Bay Race - Sunday March 30. Starting 8:30am

Please be aware of possible road closures, so check before you leave.

More details found here: Bay Race Hamilton.

Mothering Sunday March 30, and Simnel Cake

Mothering Sunday March 30, and Simnel Cake

Mothering Sunday has been a special day in the Christian Church calendar since the 16th century. On the fourth Sunday of Lent people were given time off to visit their mother churches and their mothers and families. Even in the midst of Lenten fasting Simnel Cake was baked with white wheat flour (simila) and lots of fruit and spices.
We observe these traditions at Christ's Church Cathedral in part because we are the "mother church" of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara, to which other members of our diocesan family come for confirmations, ordinations and other special occasions.
The women of the congregation will be given a flower at the conclusion of the service, and those in attendance will have the opportunity to sample Simnel Cake, the traditional sweet treat for this day.

Please join us!
Warm thanks to all the bakers who have provided Simnel Cake for us this year!

Principal Holy Week Services

Principal Holy Week Services

Dates and Times for Your Calendar

Sunday April 13 – Palm-Passion Sunday
8:30am – Blessing of Palms and Eucharist
10:30am – Blessing of Palms, Procession and Choral Eucharist

Monday April 14 – Holy Monday
11:30am – Holy Eucharist

Tuesday April 15 – Holy Tuesday
10:30am – Holy Eucharist with Blessing of Oil and Renewal of Vows

Wednesday April 16 – Holy Wednesday
11:30am – Holy Eucharist

Thursday April 17 – Maundy Thursday
7:30pm – Choral Eucharist with the Washing of Feet

Friday April 18 – Good Friday
11:00am – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Saturday April 19 - Holy Saturday
9:00pm – The Great Vigil of Easter

Sunday April 20 - Easter Sunday
No 8:30am Eucharist today
10:30am – Choral Eucharist

 

Lenten Program

Lenten Program

Walking Through the Catechumenate

“Prayer”- Rev. Canon Mike Deed   Wed, April 2 - St John the Evangelist, 320 Charlton Ave W, Hamilton ON Hamilton -7-9pm

Parking around St John’s is limited. Please consider carpooling and email cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca for more information to request travel assistance.

Each week, a different clergy member will present on an aspect of the Catechumenate, the ancient process of preparing people journeying towards faith in Christ. By exploring this ancient training, we will be invited to grow deeper in our own faith by reclaiming and practicing some foundational embodied practices and principles. Each session will include a time of shared prayer, teaching, and an opportunity to get to know other Anglicans worshiping and ministering in our city.

 All programs are 7pm - 9pm unless otherwise noted.

  • Mar 26:  The Apostle’s Creed, presented by Dr. Peter Widicombe, hosted by Church of the Nativity, 1831 King St E, Hamilton ON
  • Apr 2:  Prayer, presented by The Rev. Canon Mike Deed, hosted by St. John the Evangelist, 320 Charlton Ave W, Hamilton ON
  • Apr 12 from 10am to 12pm:  Baptism, presented by The Rev. Canon Matthew Griffin, hosted by Church of the Ascension, 64 Forest Ave, Hamilton ON 

At the end of this Lenten journey, all five churches will worship together at the Easter Vigil at Christ’s Church Cathedral on Saturday, April 19 from 9 PM to 11 PM.

Rides to the other locations can be arranged. Please email the Cathedral Office to request travel assistance.

For more information, please email Monica . 

For more infomation visit:

http://cathedralhamilton.ca/events/lenten-program/2025-03-12

Easter Memorial Flowers

Easter Memorial Flowers

Envelopes are available on the Narthex table if you wish to contribute towards Easter Flowers in memory of your loved ones.
Please print your information clearly and deposit into the collection plate. 

If you wish to contribute through e-transfer (eg Interac or PayPal) please ensure that the name of your loved one is included, long with the words: 'Easter Memorial Flowers'.
For additional information, please feel free to visit our Give Page 

Deadline for submission is April 13.
Please contact the Cathedral Office if you have any queries. T: 905-527-1316 x240  Email: cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca

 

 

Cathedral Oasis

Cathedral Oasis

Enjoy some quiet within our busy city.
Sundays: April 6, May 4, June 1, 12:30pm-2pm.

 

Online Discovery Bible Study

Online Discovery Bible Study

An Online Version Every Thursday 3pm-3:45pm

Looking for a fresh new way to regularly engage with Scripture?

Due to the success of our in-person weekly Discovery Bible Study, the Spiritual Growth Team is offering an online version this winter.
Discovery Bible study is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our participant by considering what the biblical text tells us about God and human beings.

This new opportunity to experience the Discovery Bible Study from the comfort of your home.
Please contact Monica for a ZOOM link if you would like to join! All are welcome. 

Movie Night

Movie Night

Conclave - Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Winner of Best Film at the BAFTAs and nominated for Best Picture this year at the Oscars, Conclave follows the fictional story of a Roman Catholic cardinal who organizes a conclave to elect the next pope and finds himself investigating secrets and scandals about the major candidates. Spiritual themes abound in this film starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini.

Due to the limited space in the Spence Room, please RSVP to Monica if you would like to come. Popcorn provided!

For more infomation visit:

http://cathedralhamilton.ca/events/movie-night--193/2025-04-09

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Cathedral Art Crawl

Friday April 11

Cathedral (South) Doors will be open 7pm-10pm

Would you like to volunteer to help at Art Crawl?
Please contact John Watts - wattsits1@gmail.com

John will be delighted to hear from you.

Alongside Hope

Alongside Hope

Living into God's Dream

During this season of Lent, Alongside Hope offers a guide for daily reflections called, Living into God's Dream. 

As we look forward to the week ahead, our reflections will center on the theme of Loving Kindness, exploring how acts of compassion, care, and justice reflect God’s Dream of humanity.

Vote for the Future

Vote for the Future

April's Action for Climate Justice Cathedral

Since 1970, April 22 has marked the anniversary and the birth of the modern environmental movement called EARTH DAY! But each year, our environmental challenges are worsening!

Canadians have a powerful opportunity (and a civic duty) to shape Canada’s environmental future by staying informed about the climate policies of our political parties, and voting in the federal election on April 28!

But I'm just one person, you say, does my vote really matter?

Yes, it matters. Now more than ever!

Generosity & Our Cathedral

Generosity & Our Cathedral

Bishop Susan has announced that Monica will be staying with us as our half-time Priest Associate.  What a blessing!

It is God's generosity that has brought us to this beautiful moment in our journey, and although the parishioner gifts for this new chapter are still not in place, we are moving forward in faith that each of us will discover our own way of participating generously in this work of love.

Intention forms can be easily found at the back of the Cathedral or by following this link.

Thank you!

Jubilee 2025 Day of Action

Turn Debt Into Hope
Kairos Petition -Join the Jubilee Movement 2025.
Faithful Action for Justice and Peace to address global economic inequality and unjust debt.
A blue 'Jubilee 2025 Petition' folder holds more information and can be found on the Narthex table. The goal is to collect 100 thousand signatures in Canada and 10 million worldwide by the end of 2025.  Every signature strengthens the call for transformative change.
Please consider this and join us in signing the petition!

Please find out more, and sign the online petiton below if that is easier for you.  Thank you.
Sign the online petition and learn more about Jubilee 2025!

 

Assistive Hearing System

Assistive Hearing System

The Cathedral has an Assistive Hearing System in place.
Please see the pew cards placed throughout the church and ask a server for further information.

 

Submission Deadline for Chronicle Items

Please forward items for the paper version of the Chronicle by 1:00pm on the Wednesday prior to publication to the Cathedral Parish Office, 905-527-1316 x240. The Chronicle is published digitally each week, with a ‘Highlights’ edition on paper.
If you wish to receive the full digital edition, just add your email at https://cathedralhamilton.ca/subscribers/new

Please forward article items for the Chronicle in final draft form 2 weeks before publication so that it can be added to the website.
Thank you.

 

 

 

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