The document provides information about upcoming services and events at Christ Church Deer Park for the week beginning December 11. On Wednesday the 7:30 am service will be led by Canon Douglas Graydon. On Sunday services will be at 8:00 am and 10:00 am with homilist Rev. Julie Meakin. Advent Bible studies will be held between services. An introductory labyrinth workshop is scheduled for Saturday December 14 from 9 am to 12:30 pm.

1. SERVICES THIS WEEK
Wednesday, December 11
7:30 am – Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon
Sunday, December 15 (Advent 3)
8:00 am & 10:00am - Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Reverend Julie Meakin
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:4-9,
Matthew 11:2-11
Advent Bible Study: The Lay Ministry Committee is hosting
Bible discussion groups throughout the season of Advent
between the 8:00am and 10:00am services. This
congregationally-led discussion group will explore the Advent
Sunday scriptural readings following the Advent themes of
hope, love, joy and peace. Meetings will be held in the Arthur
Smith Room unless otherwise indicated. For details, contact
David Moore or the Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon. The
study continues today, and the readings are Isaiah 11:1-10 &
Matthew 3:1-12. The readings for December 15th are Isaiah 35:110 & Matthew 11:2-11.
Advent Readings for Reflection and Nourishment - The parish
clergy have prepared a list of Advent Readings for you to
select from to assist you in your Advent spiritual practice. The
list is on display in the atrium and also on the parish website.
If you have questions or wish the list e-mailed to you, please
contact Douglas Graydon: dgraydon@toronto.anglican.ca
An Introductory Labyrinth Workshop will take place this
Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Advance
registration requested. Please contact the Reverend Julie
Meakin at: jmeakin@christchurchdeerpark.org
CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
PARISH CLERGY
416-920-5211
www.christchurchdeerpark.org
The Reverend Canon Kevin Robertson, Rector
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The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest
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The Reverend Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate
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The Reverend Dr. Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant
The Reverend Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
(United Church of Canada)
PARISH STAFF
Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music
Natalie Kemp, Director of Children’s Education
Paul Marritt, Director of Parish Operations
Elisabeth Lunder, Bookkeeper
Denis Delisle, Custodian
CHURCHWARDENS
Genevieve Chornenki, Rector’s Warden
Carolyn Kearns, People’s Warden
Robert Morrow, Finance Warden/Treasurer
Henry Zaluski, Deputy Warden
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416 975-9898
416 488-7436
416 421-7017
416 485-2802
The Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2013
PromiseLand Kids are invited to stay in the Sanctuary with
their families for the Opening Hymn and Lighting of the
Advent Candle and then we will go down to the Chapel of St.
Nicholas together.
The Nest (certified childcare for infants to age 4) is open
during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. We invite you to stay
for refreshments after the service at Holy Grounds Café in
Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
This Week at Christ Church Deer Park
Monday – Dec 9
Name Tags - If you would like a CCDP nametag, we invite you
to call the parish office and we would be happy to make one
for you. Please call 416-920-5211 (ext. 22) or email:
pmarritt@christchurchdeerpark.org
Large print Orders of Service are available from the
Sidespeople.
Free Sunday parking is available on Sunday mornings (up to
1:30 pm) at the public parking lot, just across from the church
on Heath Street. Stamp your parking ticket using the church
address stamp found on the table at the bell-tower door.
After Church, go to the customer service office with your
validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Please
park only on the lower levels.
Please do not leave your valuables unattended.
Thursday – Dec 12
Yoga – 9:30 am
Christian Meditation - 11:15am
AA – noon
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm
Management Team – 7:30am
Yoga – 9:30am
OA – 12:15 pm
Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
Tuesday – Dec 10
Friday – Dec 13
ACW/Bridge – 12 noon
Current Events Club – 12 noon
Underearners Anonymous – 6 pm
Challenging Christianity – 12noon
AA – Miracle Group – 12:15 pm
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Labyrinth Workshop set-up – 4pm
Univox Choir rehearsal – 5pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
Wednesday – Dec 11
Saturday – Dec 14
Holy Eucharist/Breakfast – 7:30 am
Staff Meeting – 10 am
AA – noon & 7 pm
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Contemplative Knitting – 5:45 pm
Phoenix CA – 7 pm
Yoga – 7 pm
Labyrinth Workshop– 8am
Memorial Service for Pat Anderson
(Humphrey Funeral Home) – 1pm
Univox Choir concert – 5pm
www.christchurchdeerpark.org

2. A Christmas Fair De-briefing Meeting will be held today after
the 10 am service in the Arthur Smith Room.
Challenging Christianity meets this Friday, December 13 from
12:00 - 1:30 pm in the Arthur Smith Room. The topic for
discussion is: Incarnation: embodying the Spirit of Christmas.
Sunday, December 15 at 4:30 pm
Christmas Vespers
Music: Barlow Brass & Drums
Officiant: The Reverend Canon Kevin Robertson
Children & Youth Programs
 The Nest is our childcare program for children under the
age of 4. The Nest opens prior to the 10:00 service in our
nursery space on the third floor. Tuta Shurdha is our
certified Nest coordinator, and she is accompanied by a
volunteer parent or teen assistant. If you would like to use
this service, please ask one of the sidespeople to direct
you to the Nest.
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PromiseLand is our church school for children from the
ages of 5 to 12. The children meet in the church at 10:00
am, and then move to the St. Nicholas Chapel during the
opening hymn. Natalie Kemp is our Director of
Children’s Education, and would be happy to tell you
more about Promiseland.
YAL – Young Anglican Leaders meet regularly for
learning, fellowship, food and fun. Please speak with
Natalie Kemp for more details about YAL.
The Christmas Pageant will take place at the 7:00 pm service
on Christmas Eve, and the children of Promiseland are now
rehearsing. All young people are invited to participate. The
7:00 pm service is casual, family-friendly, and less than an
hour in length – a great choice for young families! We look
forward to having you with us!
Announcement of a Memorial Service for Pat Anderson
A memorial service for Patricia Anderson will be held next
Saturday, December 14th at 1 pm at the Humphrey Funeral
Home A.W. Miles Chapel located at 1403 Bayview Avenue (just
south of Davisville on the east side). Visitation will be at noon.
Decorating the Church for Christmas! We are asking for
volunteers to assist in the decorating of the church on
Tuesday December 17th at 9:30 am. We will be finished in
time to join the ACW Christmas lunch at noon.
St. Andrews/ ACW are having their annual Christmas Party
on Tuesday December 17th at 12 noon. Come for some
good cheer, lunch and carol sing-along to end it all. Hope
to see you there.
At Synod last weekend, our rector was appointed an
Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of St. James. The
installation of the new canons will take place on Sunday,
January 19 at 4:30 pm at the Cathedral. All are welcome.
Mark your calendars! The Annual Vestry Meeting (AGM) for
our parish will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2014.
Leaders of parish groups are asked to submit their reports
electronically to the parish office by the end of January.
Contemplative Knitting Circle Silent Auction: Heartfelt
thanks to our contributors, bidders and viewers for making
this a success. Winning bidders have been notified and can
contact Emily Chatten or Genevieve Chornenki to arrange pick
up of their knitted goods. Thank you to Emily and Genevieve
for this great initiative!