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Focus on Outreach C h r i s t ’ s C h u r c h C a t h e d r a l Fall 2011 Focus on Outreach 252 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2L3 In This Issue From the Editor ······································································ 3 Peter’s Perspective ··································································· 4 Cathedral Outreach Dialogue ····················································· 6 Feeding the Hungry ································································· 8 Prayer Shawl Ministry ······························································ 9 Dean’s Discretionary Fund ························································· 9 The Bishop’s Company ····························································· 10 HARRRP Tool Lending Library ·················································· 12 Passages ················································································ 14 3...2...1...Contact! ····································································· 15 Jamesville Children’s Centre ······················································ 16 Ministry Fair—Photo Gallery ····················································· 17 Mark Your Calendar—November ················································ 19 Mark Your Calendar—December ················································ 20 Makers’ Market ······································································ 21 The Bridge ············································································· 23 The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund ························· 26 St. Matthew’s House ································································· 29 Out of the Cold ······································································· 30 Stewardship ··········································································· 31 Financial Update ····································································· 32 Intention Letter ······································································· 34 Intention Forms FAQs ······························································ 35 Intention Form 2012 ································································· 37 - 2 - From the Editor Welcome to the Fall issue of Contact! It seems fitting that after giving thanks in October for all that we have been given and before our mad consumerism in December, we take some time to focus on Out- reach as a ministry to which Christ calls us. On October 28th, the Cathedral held a ministry fair. If you attended, we hope that you enjoyed learning about the ministries at the Cathedral and that you were in- spired. In this issue, we continue the work of the Ministry Fair by focusing on some of the Outreach activities to which we are connected as parishioners of the Cathedral. Some are indeed ―run by‖ parishioners—Makers‘ Market, The Prayer Shawl Min- istry, and the Salvation Army Meal Ticket program. Others—The Bishop‘s Com- pany and PWRDF—are part of our connection to our wider Anglican community. We have also highlighted some organizations operating in Hamilton (some right at Cathedral Place) with which we have a special relationship—St. Matthew‘s House, Out of the Cold, Jamesville Children‘s Centre, The Bridge, and HARRRP. Again, we hope to inspire—inspire you to act and support in any way that you are able. It can be with time, with talent, or with treasure. They are all needed. Paula Esteves Have a comment or idea to share? You can get in touch with the Editors of Contact (Paula Esteves and Anne Harvey) via email at [email protected]. Or write to us c/o the Church Office at 252 James St. N. Return to Table of Contents - 3 - Peter’s Perspective I am very pleased that the Editors have chosen to dedicate this issue of Contact to Cathedral outreach. It is certainly one of the most important aspects of our common life and one which, I hope, catches each of us in its dynamic vision. Not only does Jesus have some pretty important things to say about how we relate to those around us, He also expects us to live lives which transform the world both by our own testimo- ny and faith and by our actions and deeds. We know that we live in a culture in which acquisi- tiveness and possessions are highly valued, and that looking out for `the other` is not always seen as either cool or desirable. And yet, each of us, in our own way, is compelled to `clothe the naked, feed the hungry, welcome the stranger`. These are great challenges – no matter how much we could do, there is always more to do. No matter how many ways we find to reach out and help, there is much more that is needed. But I believe that this is not a matter of weighing results as much as it is a matter of getting involved. It is not a matter of statistics but rather a matter about relationships. Many years ago, several parishioners knew that the children of our area had particular needs for daytime care, and so the Jamesville Child Care Centre was born. From very humble begin- nings, in which Cathedral space which was largely unused was made available to a clearly ar- ticulated community need, Jamesville has grown and grown, developing significant expertise as a child care centre which cares greatly for its children and which works closely with the com- munity. It is a Cathedral outreach of which we should be justly proud – it now serves almost 100 children and is known as a leader in the child care community throughout the region. It continues its close working relationship with the Dean, the Cathedral Staff, and the congrega- tion. The Hamilton Children‘s Choir began as a Cathedral outreach to children in the city who loved to sing. As the original ‗sponsor‘ of HCC, we can only watch and listen with great joy and sat- isfaction as this choir goes from strength to strength now involving children of all ages through its various performing groups and training programs, and as a Children‘s Choir which has won international acclaim over and over again. We rent office space to HCC, and continue to wel- come these beautiful singing artists as they rehearse at the Cathedral every week. As you know, and as you can read about in this issue of Contact , we are the area‘s largest dis- tributor of Salvation Army meal tickets. Come around on Tuesday or Thursday mornings, and you will see a long lineup of friendly folks receiving meal tickets. Their appreciation is sincere and moving. And then there was the day that Sue-Ann Ward met Jerry Crapsi, principal of St. Mary‘s (Continued on page 5) - 4 - (Continued from page 4) school. Jerry was concerned about too many kids arriving at school hungry. The Jamesville Breakfast Club was born; from that little acorn grew the mighty HARRRP, which provides so much to so many. Providing hot meals to those in need is one of the many things which church communities have always done. Proudly, we are part of the Hamilton Out of the Cold program and offer hot din- ners on Saturday nights from November through March. Because of the vision and generosity of one parishioner, we have a beautiful garden in front of the Cathedral providing much needed green space and beauty for our neighbourhood. Because of the dedication and hard work of an indefatigable team of gardeners, we maintain this won- derful space for all to enjoy. The list could go on and on – Art Crawl, Doors Open, Open Streets, a clothing cupboard, beau- tifully knitted prayer shawls – all part of a larger whole which rests on relationships, on service, on taking good news – news that comes in many different forms - to the world we have been called to serve. PAW† New Plaque On Sunday, October 2nd, members of the Hamilton Chapter of the United Empire Loyalists visited the Cathedral to dedicate a plaque marking the Beasley gravesite as a United Empire Loyalist Burial Site. Speakers shared some history of the United Empire Loyalists in the Hamilton area, includ- ing a profile of Richard Beasley, whose grave is marked. Return to Table of Contents - 5 - Cathedral Outreach Dialogue Beginning in August of this year, members of the parish were invited to take part in a dialogue about our Outreach activities. The dialogue was prompted by the changes that took place in the Diocesan budget that reduced or eliminated funding of various outreach activities that over the years, the Diocese had come to fund rather than individual parishes. One of the questions ad- dressed was what role did the Cathedral parish have to play in this going forward. The dialogue was a catalyst for a broader discussion about our duties as Christians in respect to Outreach as well as an opportunity to examine through dialogue with each other, just what we felt Outreach was about and how we might better engage in it going forward. The dialogue is ongoing so more is to be done. However, to this point, those that have met have concluded several things. First, is that Outreach is like a series of every increasing circles or rings out from a centre each aimed at addressing the needs of the vulnerable and distressed. The first circle is our outreach to those we know. This could be people in our immediate parish family. The second circle is to those we don‘t know very well, or at all, that are nearby. This could be people associated with the Bridge, or Out of the Cold, or the Mission to Seafarers to name a few. The third circle encompasses a very broad section of those in distress or vulnerable and includes those helped by the Primate‘s World Relief Fund—support for the rebuilding after the New Zealand earth- quakes,
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