In our Parish Cycle of Prayer    we pray for Helen Wright, Norma Wright, Fahima Yousseff; Patricia Ziegler; Thomas Ziegler

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer   we pray for The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. 

In the Anglican Church of Canada   we pray for the Most Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson, Metropolitan, and the clergy and people of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land .   

 In the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada we pray for the Lutheran and Anglican global partners and companions.   

In our Diocese of Niagara      we pray for our Bishop, The Right Reverend Susan Bell; The Church of the Nativity, Hamilton, the Reverend Canon Matthew Griffin, Rector; the Reverend Deacon Larry Collinson, Deacon; the Reverend Canon David Linn, Honorary Assistant; and the people of that parish. 

As a community   we pray for prisoners, especially prisoners of conscience, those politically or unjustly imprisoned. 

Those who have asked to be remembered in our prayers:  Celina Liong; Bishop Ralph; Turner Shaw; Gary and Sue; Carole Nixon; Shirley Schmirler; Daniela Cruz; Justin Rego; Ernie Taylor; Joanne Thompson & Family; Judy Robertson; John; Richard Cunningham; Barbara; Ric; Derek Watts; Wayne & Michelle. Suzanne, Jeff, Hank and family; Jane. 

SUNDAY 11th OF JUNE - Second Sunday of Pentecost - 8:30am in person and

10:30am Choral Eucharist in person and on You Tube.

JUNE 11 ORDER OF SERVICE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 14-  8:30am Morning Prayer—Via Zoom Followed by coffee & conversation; 12:15pm Eucharist in the Cathedral.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16- 12:00 pm Litany of Reconciliation Via Zoom & in person in Bishopsgate

SUNDAY JUNE 18 - THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST-  8:30am in person and 10:30am Choral Eucharist in person and on You Tube

Lightly used summer clothing, especially for men. The Cathedral Café is seeing approximately 40 people per day.  75% of the visitors are men and a majority of the people are living on the street or precariously housed.  As we approach the warmer  weather there is a need for summer clothing.  The Cathedral Café will accept your lightly used t-shirts, shorts, socks and pants. Please drop off in Myler Hall marking “donation for Cathedral Café” or request pick up by contacting

Kerry Lubrick at kerryllubrick@gmail.com or 905-679-2828.   

Thursday, June 15th 2023 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Christ’s Church Cathedral - 252 James St. North

Event Description:

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in demand for mental health programs and services, specifically in the Hamilton region.. Please join us to learn from a panel of experts about Mental Health Services, the mental health environment and referral systems in Hamilton.

Event Outcomes:

1. Reducing stigma attached to mental health

2. Identifying a mental health crisis situation

3. Understanding mental health resources and referral systems

4. Knowing who to call for assistance with understanding mental health and possible resources

5. Q & A Session

We will also be joined by representative from the following agencies:

- Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton

- Barrett Centre for Crisis Support

- IntAc

- COAST

- St. Matthew’s House

This is a free event open to the community. Tickets are free but registration is encouraged to anticipate numbers.  Please register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-spotlight-on-mental-health-services-in-hamilton-tickets-645380409177

   The Prayer Shawl Knitters Group has made available to the parish a wonderful abundance of both prayer shawls and lap blankets. If you happen to know of anyone who might be in need and might benefit from one of these beautiful items, please contact the parish office either in person or at cathedral.admin@niagaraanglican.ca   

The Contact Editorial Team is seeking a volunteer layout designer.  

Current templates for Contact are in InDesign and older templates are in Publisher but can be updated.  

Your role is to work with the editor creating the layout of each edition of Contact, matching suitable graphics and photos with text content.

This role is suitable for remote work.

Interested?  Contact Sally Braun-Jackson at info.in.a.jam@gmail.com.

The Cathedral Cafe has a need for some new or gently used linens for those in need - in particular there is a need for a double flat sheet, a double or queen comforter and twin fitted sheets.

Any assistance we can give is most appreciated and you can be in touch with David Savage at dsavage3@cogeco.ca or Kerry Lubrick at kerryllubrick@gmail.com

Canadian charities unite to respond to humanitarian crisis in East Africa

In response to the impact of conflict, climate and hunger in parts of east Africa, combined with the ripple effects of the conflict in Sudan, twelve Canadian aid agencies, working together as the Humanitarian Coalition, are raising funds to rush assistance to people in need.

The Canadian government has announced it will match donations by individual Canadians until June 30, 2023, up to a total of $5 million.

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund is a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, one of the twelve organizations that make up the Humanitarian Coalition.  

The other organizations are Action Against Hunger, Canadian Lutheran World Relief, CARE Canada, Doctors of the World, Humanity & Inclusion, Islamic Relief Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec, Plan Canada, Save the Children Canada and World Vision Canada. Through its membership in the Foodgrains Bank, PWRDF is able participate in the matching program.  

How can YOU help?   Please keep the people living in affected countries in your prayers. You can also support emergency assistance to people in East African countries by donating to PWRDF by June 30.

Your donation will be matched one-to-one by the Government of Canada, to a maximum of $5 million.   

Click here or visit https://pwrdf.org/canadian-charities-unite-to-respond-to-humanitarian-crisis-in-east-africa/ to give online. 

You can also donate by  calling 416-822-9083 (or leave a message toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and your call will be returned).  

Alternatively, you can mail a cheque to  PWRDF, 80 Hayden Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 3G2. Please indicate “East Africa” in the memo field.     Thanks, as always, for your continued support of PWRDF and its partners.  For information on other ways to support PWRDF, please visit www.pwrdf.org/give-today/ or contact your Parish PWRDF Representative at  louise.vanwoelderen@gmail.com or 905-387-1820. 

 Do you enjoy gardening and working on outdoor projects?

Watch This Space for opportunities to share your talents helping Bishopsgate to look its best.    

ALSO - DID YOU KNOW?

 You can contribute to Bishopsgate expenses by giving the Cathedral’s phone # at Holland Park if you make any purchases there.

If so, please use phone number 905 527 1316.   

 Are you interested in talking more about the homily?

Do you have questions about the scripture readings? Are you just happy to sit around and talk with thoughtful people?

Would you be willing to meet after the second service around 12:15?

Can you find your way to the Spence Room (formerly the Living Room)? Have you noticed something strange about this announcement? Are you asking why it's entirely made up of questions?

Can you come to Digging Deeper and explain why to me, too?   

We offer congratulations to all ordinands! Special congratulations to Monica on her ordination to the Diaconate– Monica is a friendly, wonderful presence here at the Cathedral!

*Photo courtesy of Colin Campbell   

The flowers last week were given to the Glory of God and   in loving memory of Seymour & Noreen Wigle given by their sons and their families  

The flowers this week are given to the Glory of God and  in loving memory of David Fickley, given by Kim & Michael Johnston