In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Tom Zeigler; Helen Wright; Norma Wright.  

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).  

In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the congregations of the Eastern area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod.  

In the Anglican Church of Canada we pray for The Most Reverend Anne Germond, Metropolitan, and the people and clergy of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario.  

In our diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell, Church of the Apostles, Guelph; the Reverend Naomi Miller, Rector; Canon Frances Darlington, Honorary Assistant and the people of that parish.  

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

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers:  Susan Andrews; Eric Mills; Susan Worrall; Linda Andrews-McFarlane; Kathy Johnston; Gary Hanna; Barb Jarrett; Pat Crowe & family; Sally & Willow Braun-Jackson; Celina Liong; Heather Glass; Allan; Veronica; Brian; Diana; Michael; Mildred; Paul; Jim; Shirley.   

We remember the life of:  The Reverend Jody Medicoff.   (On the second anniversary of her death.)   

LENT FIVE - Sunday, April 3rd

Holy Eucharist -  8:30am (in person) & 10:30am (in person & on YouTube)

Click here for the order of service.

Wednesday, April 6th

Morning Prayer at 8:30am (via Zoom) Please note the change in time.  Participants are asked to join the call at 8:25am.

Litany of Reconciliation on Fridays at noon.

Join us as we pray the Litany of Reconciliation in person, at the Cathedral and on Zoom.  

Click here for the prayers.

NURTURING CREATION

Each day during this meditative season of Lent, three women who attended COP26 invite you to read scripture, reflect and pray with them.  Click on the “Subscribe” button below to receive the daily reflections in your inbox and deepen your connection with PWRDF. On this subscription page, you also can view or download the resource in its entirety.

OUR WORLD IS HURTING

PWRDF Executive Director Will Postma reflects on the ripple effect of the crisis in Ukraine and the many other places in the world that need our prayers and support.  Click here to read his article and see how you can help.   

Please continue to pray for all those impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 For more information on other ways to support PWRDF, please contact your Parish Representative at louise.vanwoelderen@gmai.com or 905-387-1820.   

Don't Forget!

Envelopes are now available on the narthex table.  Please print information clearly and deposit in the collection box or you can send your memorial electroniclly and provide names in the "comments".  Deadline for submissions is April 3rd.   

We are happy to announce the restart

 Will be cancelled for Sunday, April 3rd but will resume next Sunday, April 10th at 12:15pm.   

Hamilton was recently named one of the least affordable cities in North America. How did we get here? Where do we go from here?  

Stephen Dale’s new book, Shift Change: Scenes from a Post-Industrial Revolution, tells the story of post-industrial Hamilton. In it, Dale tackles some of the most important and challenging issues facing our city: gentrification, unaffordable housing, displacement, poverty, and social conflict. But he also highlights the stories of those working to make Hamilton a more inclusive and equitable city.   

 Shift Change is deeply reported, clearly written, and offers a thoughtful and compelling take on the past, present, and possible future of Hamilton. 

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for an evening with Stephen Dale to discuss his book! Stephen will be joining us in person at the Cathedral on April 6 from 7:00 to 8:00pm. There will be an audience Q&A following our interview with Stephen. 

You can attend the event in person at Christ’s Church Cathedral (252 James St. N) or watch the livestream on our YouTube channel. (Masks required for in-person attendance.) 

Sunday, April 10 - Sunday of the Passion Holy Eucharist & Blessing of Palms 8:30am & 10:30am  

Monday, April 11 - Holy Eucharist  5:30pm  

Tuesday, April 12 - Diocesan Eucharist With Blessing of Oils & Renewal of Vows 10:30am  

The Way of the Cross - 9pm  

Wednesday, April 13 -  Holy Eucharist  5:30pm   

 Maundy Thursday, April 14 - Holy Eucharist & Foot Washing 7:30pm  

Good Friday, April 15 - Solemn Liturgy 11:00am  

Holy Saturday, April 16 - The Great Vigil of  Easter 9:00pm    

Easter Day, April 17 - Holy Eucharist 10:30am (*Please note one service only.)   

Copies of a petition, which will be sent to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, in support of Raising Social Assistance Rates is available on the narthex table this morning.  If you are interested please take a moment to sign this petition.   

The donation basket for St. Matthew’s House Food Bank is once again available in the narthex. 

Most needed items:   

· Ensure or Boost

· powdered milk

· canned stew, chili or soup

· beans

· canned tuna or salmon

· personal hygiene products

· dried fruit or trial mix

· jam (low sugar)     

 · peanut butter

· rice · pasta & pasta sauce

· breakfast cereal & oatmeal

· juice

· toilet paper

· canned vegetables

· household cleaning supplies   

Members of the Musician Search Committee would like to hear about your hopes and dreams for music at the Cathedral.  Join us at the April 3 Town Hall meeting for a facilitated conversation. If you're not able to attend the meeting, please join the chorus by sending an email before April 11 to Catherine Anderson at anderson.catherine@gmail.com.

You might find these questions helpful in composing your melody:

· What does the Cathedral do with music that you hope to see continue?  

· What doesn’t the Cathedral currently do with music that might begin?  

· How does God work through music in the place?   

· How might the Cathedral use music to join the work God is doing in our community?   

Special thanks is sent to Wendy Newman and Elizabeth Wensley for making the Simnel Cake which was distributed on March 26 following the Mothering Sunday Service.  There were many positive comments about the delicious cake, which was made by two special mothers and wardens with love.