Thank you for joining us as we worship together.

‘Sharing God's loving transformation of our lives with our neighbourhood, the diocese and the world through inspiring worship and music, spiritual formation and leadership development, compassionate service and advocacy alongside our neighbours, and a warm and inclusive hospitality.’
We are a sacred oasis in the heart of the city.

Emergency on call clergy:
Dean Tim: 365 324 4503

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 3
8:30am Holy Eucharist

10:30am - Choral  Eucharist  in person
and livestreamed on YouTube
Order of Service

 12:30pm -2pm - Cathedral Oasis

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Choral Evensong RSCM, Canada
Directed by Laurance Williams
followed by refreshments in the Nave

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday May 5
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday May 6
8:30am - Morning Prayer on Zoom

11:30am Holy Eucharist in person 

Thursday May 7
8:30am - Morning Prayer in person

Friday May 8
12:15pm Litany of Reconciliation (Bishopsgate) in person

Sunday May 10
8:30am Holy Eucharist

10:30am - Choral Eucharist  in person
and livestreamed on YouTube

Please note: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Cathedral Property.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Jim Ferguson; Michael Fitzpatrick; Audrey Fleming;  Kathleen Forster; Ann Fricker and Shirley Fricker.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Ami Beauty Shop; and Northend Farmacia IDA.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Church of North India (United).

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for Bishop Rod BrantFrancis, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee. We pray for the congregations of the Winnipeg area of the Lutheran Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod. We pray for Bishop Michael Johnson, from the Moravian Unity, residing in the Northern Province.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson; St. Luke, Oakville, the Rev. Canon Garfield Adams, Rector, and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for victims of domestic and family abuse and violence, especially women and children; and 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; Brandon; Harold Percy; Michael; Millie; Ezra Noble; John Ellis; Brenda Catterson; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Donelle de Vlaming; Bill Gilvear; Barry Jefferies; McKay family; Jean Livingstone; Charlotte; Kristen; Jonathan James; Kelley and Barb; and Heather Clark.

With current needs: Brett; Jen; Gracie; Turner; Judith Robertson; Belinda Whitehall; Margaret Griffin; Stephanie MacLeod; Allan; Andrew; Madge Passmore; Margaret Kittle; Janet Wude, Celina Liong and family; Kim; Jane Evans; Yvonne Mills; Willow; Olivia; John Watts; Diana Peters, Michael Peters, and family; Dr. Glen Lawson, and family.

Those that have recently died: Richard ‘Wayne’ Peters; and Rosemond Lawson.

Flowers: Given to the glory of God, by the Lubrick and Gallagher families, in memory of the love, life and service of their dad/grandfather, the Rev. Robert Gallagher who passed away twenty years ago on May 6th, 2006. 
Forever in our hearts, may he continue to rest in eternal peace. Until we meet again. 

Our doors are open on the first Sunday of every month during the months of  October to June 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.

Join Us!

On Sunday, May 3 at 4pm, the Cathedral will host a celebration of Choral Evensong organized by the Royal School of Church Music, Canada.

The service will be directed by Laurence Williams, Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, and the organist will be Andrew Keegan Mackriell, Organist of St George’s Anglican Church, London. 

The sermon will be preached by The Reverend Canon Dr. Sharyn Hall.

All are most welcome to attend the service which will be followed by light refreshments at the back of the nave.

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!

For further information, please feel free to contact Matthew Green at 905-865-9863.

Do you want to learn more about the building in which you worship each week? 
Do you want more information so that you can welcome visitors to art crawl evenings and similar events?

Sandy Darling will lead the next one-hour tour on: 
-Friday May 8 at 6:00 p.m. (just in time for art crawl!)

Please contact Cathedral Office with your name and
expected  number in your group, thank you.

We invite you to join us in person or on our YouTube channel for our upcoming Cathedral Chat on Intimate Partner Violence, gender-based violence and sexual violence, impacting many individuals and families.  People across all economical, cultural and social backgrounds are affected.  It is critical that we promote healthy relationships in our community to help reduce gender-based violence.

Our dynamic panel of presenters will:

• share lived experience
• Identify the community supports available in our City of Hamilton
• Provide actions that can be taken for the eradication of Intimate Partner Violence, gender-based violence, and sexual violence 
• And so much more!

Included is a Q & A after the presentations.
Please meet our panelists: (In-depth Bios are available here.)

 An Interview with Author Martha Tatarnic

We invite you to join Rev. Martha Tatarnic and Rev. Monica Green on May 13 for a provocative discussion about Anne Boleyn, her influence on Europe's political and religious landscape during her life, and why she matters today.  The event is in-person and will also be livestreamed on the Cathedral's YouTube Channel.

An in-depth bio for Rev. Martha Tatarnic is available on the Diocese of Niagara website.  Here are a few facts about Rev. Martha:

• Ordained on January 5, 2005, Diocese of Niagara
• Master of Divinity with Honours, Trinity College, University of Toronto, 2004
• Rector, St. George’s Anglican Church, St. Catharines
• Previous publications include Why Gather?:  The Hope and Promise of the Church (2022) and The Living Diet:  A Christian Journey to Joyful Eating (2019).
• And many personal interests!

Included is a Q & A and refreshments after the interview as well as an opportunity to buy the book.    

Art Crawl is a wonderful way to experience Hamilton's growing art scene, do some local shopping, enjoy some downtown eateries, and visit some historical city sites.  The Cathedral has participated in Art Crawl since its inception.  Our doors are open.  Please feel free to wander in and explore the art, history,  and the beauty of our building.   We're happy to welcome you and we are available to answer any questions you may have.

Join us in the community and in the Cathedral every 2nd Friday of the month from May 2026 to October 2026.  Doors open at 7pm.

Please note that James St. North is closed to cars between York Boulevard and Murray Street, creating a pedestrian only summer street party.   For more information, visit The Guide to Hamilton's Art Crawl provided by Tourism Hamilton.

Art Crawl is a wonderful way to engage with the community and to celebrate our beautiful Cathedral!   The success of Art Crawl at the Cathedral relies heavily on volunteers.  We are currently looking for volunteers for our May 8, 2026 opening night starting at 7pm.

• We need enough volunteers to have 2 shifts, so each shift would be for 1.5 hours
• Some volunteers will be responsible for hospitality, including greeting & guest support.
• A second set of volunteers will be responsible for Cathedral tours and information. 
• Orientation and training are available for both positions. 

  If interested, please email Anne Kae or the Cathedral Office.

What are your gifts? What do you have in abundance? And how can you give that into the world (maybe even into our church) willingly, and with joy?

Each of us have situations that really matter to us, that tug at our hearts.

When we offer our gifts into these situations, we live from abundance thinking. And our giving helps us to spreads our love and inspires others to do the same. Keep your eyes and ears open in Christ’s Church Cathedral.

People in this congregation are giving their gifts freely every day, usually so quietly, and in ways that create even more abundance, inspiration and relationship.

We encourage you to notice, and maybe start a list of ways you can see this happening.

Thank you, thank you, for all that you give to this community.               

Thinking about making a donation to Christ’s Church Cathedral?

Do you own publicly traded securities in a non-registered investment account?

If you replied yes to those two questions, donating publicly traded securities directly to a registered charity is a smart and tax-effective alternative to donating cash.  The potential tax benefits will vary based on your situation.  Before making a decision, we strongly recommend  consulting your Financial Advisor or Accountant.

An overview of how this work is available here.

Bishop Susan Bell would like to invite the parishioners of Christ’s Church Cathedral to attend the 2026 Bishop’s Company Fundraising Dinner on May 28, 2026.  Proceeds from the dinner provide vital discretionary funding that allows the bishop to respond strategically and compassionately to the emerging needs of our diocesan leaders, both lay and ordained.

For the first time in it’s history, the Bishop’s Company Annual Fundraising Dinner will be open to the public! Tickets for non-members are $175 each, and include a 3-course meal, pre-dinner reception, complimentary beverage, and a charitable receipt for a potion of the ticket.  Additionally, a parish table of eight can purchase for $1000 inclusive ($125 each).  

The dinner will be hosted at Carmen Events Centre in Hamilton, where Bishop Susan will be joined by Archbishop Shane Parker, 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.  The event will also include a silent auction, complimentary photobooth, and musical entertainment during the reception.

The pre-dinner reception will start at 5:30 pm, with opening remarks starting at 6:30pm. 

NOTE:  Tickets are available starting May 1, with final numbers required by May 14.

To secure your tickets, please visit the event page (click 'Read More' below)  and register for tickets. Should you have any questions, please contact Hannah Keller, Registrar for the Bishop's Company. She can be  reached at hannah.keller@niagaraanglican.ca or by calling 905-527-1316 ext. 380. 

Cuba's electrical grid collapses amid U.S. oil blockade.

*Headline from The Guardian March 16th, 2026

Humanitarian demands have  increased in Cuba due to Hurricane Melissa and the cessation of oil being shipped via Venezuela.  Millions in Cuba are vulnerable.  They have critical shortages of fuel, medicine, food, and water. 

Alongside Hope is continuing its longtime support of the Episcopal church in Cuba. This year’s focus has been on solar generators to insure clean water independent of the grid.  Please remember Cuba in your prayers.  Every day is a new crisis but Alongside Hope is partnering here at home and overseas to be a trusted ally. 

If you have a garden or just a plant or two outside or on a balcony, plant native species!

They need less fertilizer, less pesticides, they are less susceptible to diseases, they are low maintenance, and they look great!  Plants also clean up our air.  And native species are not invasive.  By choosing native species, you are giving the local ecosystem (and us!) a better chance at a sustainable existence.

The internet has lots of information about native plants and invasive species,  and you can also talk to our own Bishopsgate gardeners.  You may also wish to refer to Your Guide to Ontario Native Plants .

Every step in the right direction counts!

Adapted from  Bob Vila Website.

Join us on Saturday, May 2, and explore a community that is the heart and soul of Hamilton.  Sign up as an individual or as a team to raise funds and awareness for St. Matt’s!  Step into the vibrant industrial trail of Hamilton's Barton Street Corridor/East end with our family-friendly event, where history comes alive through an enchanting walking tour.  Uncover the captivating tales woven into the very fabric of this journey, exploring a community that is the heart and soul of Hamilton. 

Monday March 2 - Friday May 8, the City of Hamilton will be completing sidewalk removal and replacement along James St N. between Cannon St. and Murray St. under contract C15-72-25 (M).

Please contact Hamilton Public Works for more information: 905-546-2489

The Chronicle is published digitally each week, with a ‘Highlights’ edition on paper. 
Please forward items for the Chronicle in final draft form at least 2 weeks before publication so that it can be added to the website.
Contact Cathedral Office: Cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca or 905-527-1316  x240 Thank you.