Emergency on call clergy:
Dean Tim: 365-324-4503 

 Sunday October 18 
 8:30am Holy Eucharist
10:30am - Choral  Eucharist in person
and livestreamed on YouTube
Order of Service
4pm Diocesan Confirmation Service in person & YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NiagaraAnglican

The Royal School of Church Music Director, Hugh Morris, will be making his first visit to Canada, October 16-18
He has been the Director since 2018 and has travelled throughout the UK and RSCM associated countries. 
We welcome Hugh as he directs the Cathedral choir at the Choral Eucharist today.

Cathedral Worship - This coming week

Tuesday October 20
8:30am Morning Prayer in person

Wednesday October 21
8:30am Morning Prayer on Zoom
11:30am Holy Eucharist in person

Thursday October 22
8:30am Morning Prayer in person

Friday October 23
12:15pm Litany of Reconciliation (Bishopsgate) in person

 Sunday October 25
8:30am Holy Eucharist
10:30am Choral Eucharist in person & YouTube:
and livestreamed on YouTube

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

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer we pray for Al Calvin; Robert and Maggie Carr; Nancy Carroll; Brenda Catterson; Nigel and Kessica Charles; and Catherine Chomba.

In our Community and Partners Prayer Cycle we pray for Born and Raised and Fib’s Café.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for the Anglican Church of Canada.

In the Anglican, Lutheran, and Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer we pray for Archbishop Lynne McNaughton, and the clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay. We pray for the dean, council, and congregations of the Vancouver Island Region of the Lutheran British Columbia Synod. We pray for the people and ministries of the Southern Province of the Moravian Church in America.

In our Diocese of Niagara we pray for our Bishop Susan Bell; Archbishop Colin Johnson, assistant bishop; All Saints, Ridgeway; the Rev. Dan Bennett, Rector; and the people of that parish.

As a Community we pray for the hungry, victims of drought, starvation and famine, and for all those that 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; Brandon; Harold Percy; Brenda Catterson; Allen Calvin; Bonnie Lawlor; Donelle de Vlaming; Bill Gilvear; Barry Jefferies; Jean Livingstone; Kristen; Kelley, Barb and Caan; Neda Komaromi; and Audrey Fleming.

With current needs: Michael and family; Turner; Judith Robertson; Theresa; Eric and Margaret Griffin; Andrew; Margaret Kittle; Janet Wude, Celina Liong and family; Kim Macmillan, Jen, and Linda; Yvonne Mills; Willow; Brett; Anne-Louise Watts; Cecelia (CC); Helaine, Robert and family; Sue; Heather Corman; the Ven. Lynne Marchant and Rick; Sara and Jamie; Frank, Samuel, Luke and family; Lisa-Anne LaRush; the Rev. Rob and Jamie Miller and family; Tammy and Jeff; Richard Birney-Smith; Sandra, Melissa, Vicki, Kristi, and Adam.

Those recently died: John Miller; Micah Kope; Michael Kany;  Sarah Jane Paton; and Tyler Cookney.

Flowers at the Chancel steps: Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Steve Varey and Frank D. Varey, by Paula Esteves.

Every Sunday Eucharist we set aside a few minutes for the Prayers of the People that includes praying for the wider world and praying for ourselves and others.  Some of our parishioners have also requested that we include family members or househould members.   

The Cathedral is aware that our list of family members or household members is incomplete.  If you wish to add family members (whether they live with you or not), please let us know.  The same applies for household members.  We ask that you email  our Parish Coordinator, Karen  or call her at (905) 527-1316 x240. 

Please Note:  If you do not wish to use your children or grandchildren's names, it is perfectly alright to not use their names.  You can always include them by requesting "and family" or "and children" etc.  

Climate Justice Niagara is pleased to acknowledge the hard work that Christ's Church Cathedral has done in creating a pollinator garden. The good work done in this garden follows the 5^th mark of mission "to strive to safeguard the "integrity of creation and sustain and renew life on earth" by creating a safe haven for bees and butterflies.  This certificate is signed by Bruce Mackenzie the chair of CJN.        

Join us at the 10:30am Sunday Service to thank Jeni Darling and all the Lay weeders for many years of good hard work in the Bishopsgate gardens.                                                             

Confirmation represents a mature commitment to the Christian faith and reaffirms their baptismal promises.  Usually, there is a period of preparation and instruction prior to their confirmation to ensure candidates understand the significance of the sacrament and the responsibilities they are undertaking.  

As the mother church of the Diocese, the Cathedral hosts confirmations for all parishes in the Diocese of Niagara.  Bishop Susan Bell will lead the service.

Join us at 4pm or Watch live on YouTube

Interested in being confirmed? You are welcome to chat with Rev. Monica 

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!

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 in the diocese. 

On October 25, Bishop Susan Bell will install this year's nominees from Lincoln and Hamilton-Haldimand to the Order of Niagara at a special service held at the Cathedral.

Congratulations to all recipients!

After many years of faithful service as Christ's Church Cathedral's Donation Administrator, Paula Esteves stepped down from the role on September 30.  We are grateful that Paula will continue to administer the parish website. 

We are so appreciative of her dedication to the Donation Administrator role. We will officially thank Paula on November 15, at the 10:30am service.

Our new Donation Administrator is Laura Brintnell.  Laura is the part-time Parish Administrator at Church of the Nativity and brings a strong background to this role.  All questions should be directed to her at donations.admin@gmail.com. 

We will introduce Laura to the congregation on November 15. 
Please join us in welcoming Laura to this role.

It is easy to become overwhelmed by the Climate Crisis.  The problem is global, the science is frightening, and the politics is discouraging.  It is easy to ask, what difference can I make?

But listen to the words of Jesus from Matthew 11: Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

So, bring your fears, anger, frustration, and your disappointment.  Let Jesus carry what you cannot carry alone.

Perhaps our task is not to save the planet, but to care for the part of creation entrusted to us.  Perhaps the question is not, what should I do?   Perhaps there are three questions:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.   What is mine to carry?

                  2.   What do I need to let go of?

                  3.   What can I place in God's hands?

The 2026 Alongside Wild Ride, took place on Saturday, September 19th at 10:00am.  Congratulations to all the participants and to Inez Morgan who organizes our Team, The Cathedral Crusaders.

If you have not yet made your donation, please note that the campaign has not expired.  Donations can still be made up to and including October 18, 2026.

Here are the instructions for donating to Alongside Hope:

1. Please follow this link to donate to  Alongsidehope Wild Ride.  That link will take you to the Wild Ride Donation page. 
2. Scroll to where it says Donate Now and once you've completed your donation details, please scroll down a bit more and in the Assign to a Team field type Cathedral Crusaders, then go to the very bottom and click on Continue with my donation. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Do not to be confused with Alongside Hope - Christ Church Cathedral (that’s another cathedral), only use Cathedral Crusaders.  

Your generosity and support is appreciated!

Our wonderful Knitting & Crocheting group are in need of wool.

All colours of wool are welcome for our Cathedral prayer shawls that are blessed and given out to those in need!
Please bring donated wool to the Cathedral Office.

Thank you.

Sunday, November 1 will mark our All Saints and All Souls service here at Christ’s Church Cathedral at both 8:30am and 10:30am.

This service marks a time of prayer and remembrance for those we have loved and lost.  Should you like to have your loved one’s name included in this service, please email the Cathedral office .

Please note:  The service at 10:30 will be livestreamed on the Cathedral's YouTube Channel.

Make sure to pick up a copy of our Fall 2026 brochure in the Narthex to plan your spiritual growth engagement this autumn.

Kick off Advent with this interactive workshop that helps you discern what spiritual gifts you have been given and how you might live into them.

Please RSVP by email to Rev. Monica.

From September to June our doors are open on the first Sunday of the month following the 10:30am service and coffee hour, 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.

All are very welcome to join us for a Taizé service every other month from September 2026 to  May 2027.

At a time of great stress and anxiety for many people, the peaceful songs, contemplative readings, and candlelit prayers in Taizé worship are a balm to the heart and spirit.  You are welcome to stay after the 10:30  service for the coffee hour and sit in the circle of chairs near the piano. The service lasts about half an hour.  If you have any questions about Taizé, please contact Bruce Burbidge.

Using PayPal to make a donation can be attractive to donors.  For instance:

• PayPal offers you the option of using your debit or credit card to make a donation.
• You can easily set up recurring donations on PayPal or cancel your recurring donation.
• You have the option of writing a note to the Cathedral (at the top of page 2).  For practical purposes, you can specify where your donation is to go (General funds, Choral Scholarships, Altar Flowers, etc), you can also provide your contact information, or if it's a memorial, you can let us know in whose honour you are donating.
• It is a reliable and efficient way to donate.

Additional features to be familiar with include:

• You have the option of covering the fees if you wish.  If not, the Cathedral covers those costs.
• To ensure that you receive a tax receipt, please provide your mailing address - using the note option indicated above.  

Please Click Here to Donate Now

Every year we provide a beautiful selection of Christmas Cards at a cost of $1.25 per card, at the original 2008 price.  You also have the option to mix and match and buy as few or as many a you wish.

This year we are also providing 3 books for sale.  Details as follows:

1. Visual Tour of Christ's Church Cathedral is a 72 page book with over 170 pictures, which takes you around what Bishop Susan described as "a jewel-box of a cathedral".  Cost = $10
2. Plaques and Memorials of Christ's Church Cathedral is an illustrated booklet that shares stories about people who are memorialized in the building and their links to the history of the building and Hamilton.  Cost = $5.00
3. Cathedral Café Cookbook:  Funds from these sales help to support our Café outreach for those in need. Cost = $20.00.

Both Christmas cards and books can be used as stocking stuffers!  

Please Note:  The sale of Christmas cards and Cathedral books will take place before and after the 10:30 Sunday Services on October 11, November 15, 22, and 29, and December 6, 13, and 20.

A very special thank you to Sandy Darling who has led this ministry for many years.  Sandy wrote and published two of those books, took all the pictures of both books, and also took pictures of some of the stained glass windows of the Cathedral for the Christmas Cards.  Remarkable!

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.