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CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 37, NUMBER 4
What a lovely sight....the church was packed as we formally welcomed Rev. Kevin Robertson to his new Ministry at
Christ Church Deer Park on Sunday, November 13.

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www.thereslifehere.org YESTERDAY WAS A WONDERFUL DAY in the life of our parish as we formally celebrated
We welcome your submissions. the beginning of our new ministry together. I am grateful to those who were
E-mail: involved in the service, and those who hosted the reception afterwards. The clergy,
jking@thereslifehere.org staff, churchwardens, members of the parish selection committee, musicians, and
or the editor (e-mail below).
many other parishioners worked very hard to pull everything together, and the result
PARISH CLERGY
Rector
was simply marvelous. I am delighted that we have begun this new relationship
The Rev. Kevin Robertson from a place of strength, and I have great hope for our future!
Assistant Curate Hope is one the central themes of the season of Advent, which is just around the
The Rev. Samantha Caravan
Honorary Assistants
corner. Each year, Advent calls us to wait with joyful expectation for God to break
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater into the world. Of course, we know how the Biblical story ends: the hope expressed
The Rev. Canon Dr. David Neelands by the prophets of old is fulfilled in the birth of the Christ child, the anointed one
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, of God.
Ecumenical Partner
The Rev. Michael Marshall, But Advent is not just a commemoration of past events. Ours is a living faith, and
Hospital for Sick Children
Organist & Director of Music God still breaks into our lives in new and unexpected ways. Advent calls us to hope
Eric Robertsson for the infinite possibilities which lie just beyond our sight. So how can we practice
Director of Children’s Education this hopefulness in our every day living?
Hilary Keachie
WARDENS
Well, our parish has embarked on a stewardship program, whereby all members
Rector’s Warden (Human Resources) of the parish are being asked to prayerfully consider their support of the church.
David Thornton We undertake this initiative with the hope that God is calling us to a bright future,
People’s Warden (Property) filled with new possibilities, and requiring a new commitment of resources. I
Walter Blackwell
Deputy Warden (Finance)
encourage you to participate fully, remembering that your stewardship is building
Robert Morrow the church of tomorrow.
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
A second way that we can practice hope is by striving to make a difference in the
Editor
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca)
world around us each day. Mohandas Gandhi famously said, “You must be the
Members change you wish to see in the world.” Through our daily decisions and actions,
Henry Zaluski, MJ Rosenthal, we can bring hope to those who have none. This has particular resonance in the
Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski, upcoming Christmas season, a time for generosity and giving.
Peter Curzon, Kate Rieger
Webmaster Thirdly, we practice hope by being rooted and grounded in prayer and in our rich
Brian Dench liturgical life. I invite you, through the Advent and Christmas seasons, to recommit
PARISH STAFF to regular Sunday worship, where new hope is inspired.
Parish Administrator & Rector’s Assistant
Jean King I wish you and your loved ones every blessing for a hopeful Advent and joyful
Sexton Christmas.
Denis Delisle Yours,
The Reverend Kevin Robertson
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A Celebration of New Ministry
Your Editor should have taken her
own advice and borrowed the office
camera...in spite of a front row seat,
my camera decided to misbehave and
nary a shot taken was useable.
To the rescue came Deirdre Malone
with her trusty iPhone...our thanks!
Many of Kevin’s friends from his
previous parish postings, friends from
amongst the clergy, family, plus many
from CCDP, swelled the crowd.
It was a wonderful, joyous event!
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fun, energetic and moving telling of the Christmas story!
I hope to see you all there!
Hilary, Director of Children’s Education
Advent and Christmas
Nov. 19th Christmas Fair Bake Sale!
Nov. 20th Meet Wendy from the Yonge Street
Mission and learn all about their
important work!
IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE that it’s already November and
Advent and Christmas are just around the corner! It’s such Nov. 27th Advent 1: 1st Pageant Rehearsal!!!
an exciting time of the year for us at CCDP - singing carols, Dec. 4th Feast of Saint Nicholas!
baking spiced cookies and, of course, our Annual Christmas Join us to hear the story, bake spiced
Pageant! But before we get to that, here’s what the kids and cookies and maybe even meet Nicholas
youth of CCDP have been up to so far this fall… himself!
For the past month, the kids of PromiseLand have been Dec. 11th Advent 3: Pageant Rehearsal
busy collecting items and making encouraging announce-
Dec. 18th Advent 4: Full Dress Rehearsal
ments for their Canned Food Drive for the Churches-on-
the-Hill Food Bank. Thanks to the generous support of the Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Service and Pageant
congregation, we surpassed our goal and raised well over @ 7:00pm
400 ITEMS!! Dec. 25th & Jan. 1st No PromiseLand!
In October, the kids also did lots of “Saintly” learning; We hope you have a wonderful holiday
games and music! We explored and compared the lives of and look forward to seeing you for
different historical saints, including Saint Francis and Epiphany on Jan. 8th!
Blessed Hildegard, and then talked about ways that we can
follow their example in our everyday lives. All of this great
learning well prepared us to celebrate the Feast of All Saints
on Nov. 6th, in costume and all! Saints
The youth of CCDP have also been actively involved in
the life of CCDP this fall. We started our Young Anglican
Leaders monthly breakfasts and I, for one, have been
blown away by the depth and breadth of the conversations!
We’ve also taken action by helping prepare and serve a hot
breakfast for people in need in our community. It’s been
really fun and meaningful so far, and I’m excited to see
how it progresses.
All the food! Thank you.
The kids and youth of CCDP will be kicking off the
Advent season at our Annual Christmas Fair. We will be
baking our little hearts out all morning to provide shoppers
with delicious muffins and treats! Every penny we raise will
be donated to the Yonge Street Mission - our Advent
Charity.
The very next week, we will start casting and rehearsing for A living Gospel...
our Christmas Musical Pageant!! We have roles for every- The Beatitudes
one who wishes to be involved, everything from regal magi
to sparkly angels. Please join us for what promises to be a
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The Advent of our God is at hand - I encourage you to
From the hear anew the stories of the prophets, the excitement and
bewilderment of Mary, and the heralded words of John the
Upper Room baptizer - “make straight a highway for our God.” Immerse
yourself in the stories of our history and leap fearlessly into
the future of our faith.
Reg and I wish you and yours a blessed Advent.
The Reverend Samantha Caravan
Our 141st anniversary and Advent are upon us. Each of
these events have both history and future stories, and in
the case of Christ Church Deer Park and Advent - the stories
are interconnected. After all Christ Church exists to
proclaim the gospel which was made flesh at Christmas,
the incarnate God found in a manger in the human person
of Jesus of Nazareth.
Advent is not unlike our recent transition period between
incumbents. It is a time to prepare for the future, a radical
new future. A future full of possibilities, a future we are
invited into fully, to participate, to help form and identify
and to live out in our daily lives. Advent invites us to live Young Anglican Leaders
incarnationally. Incarnation literally means embodied in Fall Breakfast #3
flesh or taking on flesh. It refers to the conception and
birth of a sentient creature (generally a human) who is the
Sunday, November 20, 2011 @ 9:30am
material manifestation of an entity, god or force whose Jordan is in charge of planning and leading our next
original nature is immaterial. breakfast together! We’re looking forward to seeing what
Both our anniversary and Advent invite us to figure out, to she does --- and how many cheese items she brings for
define how we might live out our incarnation - live out our breakfast!
gospel story. That story of Jesus that speaks of justice, hope, Email Hilary at hkeachie@thereslifehere.org for more info
peace and love. Christ Church has a strong history story. or to join YAL - Young Anglican Leaders meets once a
If you participated in the History Taking we did on month for BREAKFAST and meets once a month to
Sunday, Oct 30th - you would have heard the excitement TAKE ACTION!
in the room as we looked back at the wonderful work and
ministry that formed who we are today. Work of justice
through not one, but two world wars; a legacy of hope as
Christ Church has since its birth fed and nurtured people;
a story of peace and love as, through the years and countless
changes in liturgy and theology, the people of God in this
place found ways to live, work and pray together.
The challenge of our anniversary and Advent is to look
forward - what does this mean for us now, and where do
we want to go.
I am very excited for Christ Church. I have always thought
it has untold and untapped potential. I am also thrilled to
be working with Kevin Robertson. In the six weeks Kevin
has been here I can tell you he is a deeply dedicated person
of faith. He is smart, hard working, caring and has a
wonderful sense of humour.
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Building the Bridge to and also ensures that your giving isn’t interrupted in times
CCDP’s Bright Future of travel, ill-health, or other absences from church.
• Remember that these contributions are all charitable so,
THIS IS AN EXCITING TIME at Christ Church. With a depending on your financial situation, a significant portion
renewed sense of ministry, our attendance growing and a of your gifts will come back to you at tax time.
wonderful spirit about where we are going, the parish still
• Feel free to ask the members of the stewardship committee
has one major obstacle to overcome. Over the next few
questions or speak with us about concerns or issues.
weeks, leading through Advent and on to Christmas, every
member of the parish is being approached to support the As we enter this season of generosity, we encourage you to
ministry of CCDP through their financial contributions. consider the role of CCDP in answering Christ’s call and in
We urge you to be as generous as possible with the helping make our community a better place for all.
confidence that your charitable gift are critical in making The Stewardship Committee
our worship, outreach, music, adult education, children & Fraser Baillie, Rev. Samantha Caravan, James Cowan, Bob
youth programs, pastoral care, and fellowship possible. Hutchison, Barbara Johnston, George Lewis, David Moore,
Christ Church is a force for good in our community, both Rob Morrow, Rev. Kevin Robertson, Cathy Thomas, Tony van
through the direct work of the parish, and the home we Straubenzee, Innes van Nostrand (Chair)
provide for a myriad of community organizations at Yonge
& Heath.
While the heart of CCDP may be the clergy and staff who
lead us, the lifeblood of our community is the support of
parishioners through their time, talent, and treasure. One
A Word from
is useless without the other. We have been blessed with the
arrival of Kevin Robertson as our Rector, joining a first-
the Wardens
class team, including Samantha, Eric, Hilary, and the staff
who keep CCDP vibrant. There is great optimism for the
future, but we know that in order to fulfill this potential,
we need more blood in the body!
The Wardens can feel excitement and the expectation of
Over the last few years, while our expenses have been kept renewal in the air!
in tight control, our revenues have slipped. We believe that
this is solve-able and, within the parish, there is the ability It is clear that Kevin Robertson’s arrival has already had a
to us to address the 20% revenue shortfall. This is why the very positive effect on the on enthusiasm of parishioners.
stewardship campaign taking place in November and Certainly Corporation is appreciating Kevin’s participation,
December is so important for both CCDP today, and both through his ability to listen to and absorb the issues
CCDP in the future. This is the first major campaign in a affecting the parish as well as his thoughtful comments
number of years, and we are confident that, because most and suggestions.
members of the parish haven’t been asked to increase their One other major initiative that is a source of encouragement
gifts for years, we will be successful. is the formation of a strong Stewardship Committee under
So, what can you do? the leadership of Innes van Nostrand. We have every reason
to expect that their Stewardship campaign during Advent
• Consider your role as a Christian and a member of the will be successful and will permit us all to concentrate on
CCDP community as you decide what to give. Every further enhancing life within and beyond our parish.
contribution makes a difference, both in reality and
symbolism. The Diocese suggests that 2% of income is a Best wishes to all during the coming season of Advent.
reasonable benchmark. This is well below the 10% that David Thornton Walter Blackwell Robert Morrow
other denominations and faiths practice through tithing. Rector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden
• Consider putting your contributions on a regular program
– monthly automated deductions from your bank account
or credit card. This allows us to better predict our revenues
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History Taking
THE TURNOUT WAS LARGE...the coffee even ran out and
the sandwiches and sweets were quickly devoured as we
gathered to tell our stories after the service on the last
Sunday of October.
We were placed into groups representing the decade during
which we had joined CCDP...from the 40’s (and before) to
the 2000’s. This made for some interesting mixes of
ages...for instance, the 70’s table, made up mainly of people
who had come to CCDP with young families at that time,
also included Ted Hobson, who had come to us with Ernie
when he served as interim priest between Fraser Bournes
and Ron Davidson in the 70’s...and stayed.
A full house
In our groups, we were asked to discuss events that had
shaped our experience of the parish during our time; what
was happening in Toronto (and the wider world) and how The 40’s (and before)...
that affected us, plus what the parish was like in its size, well represented.
achievements, outreach, Sunday School, the clergy and the The war years and no
role of the laity. Each group then gave a a few highlights of women near the altar.
their observations to the whole room,
We were then asked to think on what values were reflected
in our shared stories, what strengths had been demonstrated
by the clergy and the congregation and what God was
calling on CCDP to do during our decade...again reporting The 50’s
to the group as a whole. Still line-ups at
It was interesting to follow the changes that had occurred Easter.
over the represented span of over 60 years; both in what
was happening in the parish, and how what was happening
in the wider world affected parish life. Equally interesting
was the common thread that wove through all the stories
...a strong sense of community, welcoming, friendship, The 60’s...
giving and, yes, fun. the Age of Aquarius
While certainly planned to help Kevin get to know us,
I believe we all came away from the experience knowing
ourselves better as well.
There IS life here.
Many thanks to Susan Graham Walker for leading us The 70’s
through this fascinating and instructive exercise. ...the “God is
Dead” decade.
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campaign, but this year our response has been very
Outreach limited. The ministries that FaithWorks supports change
hopelessness into hope, loneliness and isolation into
community, despair into dignity. Please support this vital
work across our diocese. FaithWorks envelopes are available
at the back of the church. Please donate through CCDP
as the contribution form provides. That way the CCDP
contribution to the campaign can be identified and 15
Malawi per cent of funds raised may be allocated to parish
STAY TUNED FOR A SPRING EVENT! outreach, in accordance with the campaign terms of
reference.
Phyllis Creighton, CCDP FaithWorks coordinator
Past Events
Cooking Class The Rummage Sale was a success!
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN AN ASTOUNDING SUCCESS!
TO ALL THAT HELPED WITH THE FALL SALE...
Under the expert tutelage of Yvonne Buckingham, ten
Over $11,800 was raised. However, let’s us not fool our-
eager participants (nine men, one lady) have had the joys
selves, Fall has always been stronger than Spring. Just let’s
of the kitchen demystified...from learning how to chop
do our best on April 28th, 2012.
onions (and not fingers) to preparing full, healthy, tasty
meals. Thanks to all volunteers who helped faithfully, and a very
special thank you to Rita Becker for all her work and for
Scores of volunteers helped enormously...with the shopping,
being at my side to advise me on all I had forgotten.
in the kitchen and setting up the dinner table by the fire
in the ASR...where everyone sat down together to enjoy Judith Maxwell is so well versed in what she has to do, that
the fruits of their labours...with candles and wine and she just does it. The same goes for Betty Van Wyck and the
lively conversation. linen ladies and Pat Anderson and her jewellery crew. Also
another special thank you to Betty Howson who so
Will there be another session? Speak to Jean King in the
graciously came to my rescue at two instances.
office if you are interested...and watch the Bulletin.
Not to forget Jean King, Denis Delisle and Ann Larkin
without whose support we would have been lost; I also
Faithworks have to add a special thank you to Maggie Symons for
LAST CALL FOR FAITHWORKS 2011 recruiting Rob Morrow, who was immensely helpful
The end of the year looms! So here’s an urgent call for during the sale and with the clean up. My thanks also to
donations to FaithWorks. This diocesan campaign pro- Bob Reeves, Sharon Kirby and Maggie Symons for taking
vides essential funds for 14 vital community ministries care of the money, as Louise Saunders was away. Most of
in the Diocese of Toronto, as well as for three partner all, it was so nice to see all of you together giving your best.
agencies (the Anglican Appeal, Loft Community Services, Thank you.
and the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund).
MJ Rosenthall, Rummage Co-ordinator
CCDP in past years was a leader in supporting this
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Bridge Luncheon
THE ACW BRIDGE LUNCHEON on Oct.31st was fully
lm
subscribed. 28 tables (108 women and 4 brave men)
enjoyed delicious home-made sandwiches and sweets and
an afternoon of Bridge.
Thank you to all who helped to make this event a success
– 36 hard working volunteers and our many friends who
love to attend. The Learning Ministry presents
All proceeds go to the Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank.
Advent Studies
Chaos to Love: A Renewed Advent Perspective
A few of the kitvhen crew Tuesday evenings in Advent
Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, & 20 - 7pm
in the Arthur Smith Room
In this resource we will examine Advent in the light of the
following topics; Life as a Series of Sacred Moments, The
Equality of the Human Person, People of the Water: Our
A full Elliott Baptismal Promises, Living Incarnationally: Our Call to
Hall... Social Justice.
Advent - Book Study
Can’t fit a study into your schedule. Mark Advent with a
guided book study. Two books are available to use in small
...overflowed into the
groups, as a family, or individually. There will be a kick-off
Arthur Smith Room.
session about each book on
Sunday, Nov 27th
after the 10am service, in the Chapel
Books are available for purchase from Samantha.
Christmas Fair
IT IS HOPED, as this issue goes to press, that the Fair will Behold!, Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent
be in progress and you’ll still be enjoying the pleasure of Pamela C. Hawkins,
partaking in Sunday’s mini Fair...at least that’s the plan. published in 2011 by Upper Room Books, Nashville - $15
Even if you read this after the fact, it’s sure to have been, Kevin Robertson will lead this book study.
as always, a great success. This book offers daily reflection and prayer designed to
WANTED! CONVENORS FOR ACW CHRISTMAS FAIR 2012 draw you into a prayerful Advent. To be attentive to
We have co-chaired the Fair for six years now and are expectancy, preparation, faith, and promise...
hoping that someone will come forward to chair, or co- “The weeks leading up to Christmas Day can plunge us into
chair, this wonderful, parish event. The ladies and gents a state of dazed busyness in which the stunning story of
of the church are always willing and ready to do their Christ’s birth is obscured by overly familiar traditions and
parts and Lorna and Lynn are sincerely grateful for all the commerce-driven expectations. In these thoughtfully chosen
support they have received. and carefully integrated daily prayer practices, Pamela
Hawkins provides us with a simple yet rich means of regaining
If you feel that you could give of your time to organize our spiritual sight. As we learn with her help to see anew the
this event, please get in touch with us...be assured that we wonder, beauty, and challenge of God-with-us, we will find on
will be there to assist. Christmas morning that we have already received gifts far
Lynn Lovekin 416-960-2193 beyond what we could
Lorna Lang 416-932-2599 (From the cover)
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The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach About
Jesus’s Birth
Marcus J Borg & John Dominic Crossan,
published in 2007 by Harper Collins, NY - $18
Samantha Caravan will lead this book study.
This book offers an academic study of the Christmas
scriptures. The scriptures original context, interpretation
and how we have merged them into one...
“The First Christmas enriches our understanding of Jesus in
a desperately needed way. Readers will fine here profound and
convincing insights into the meaning f Jesus’ birth - and life -
for the early church, and will be challenged to discern their
meaning for the world today.” Where Ismay Richards Died Urs Josef Kehl
(From the cover)
The Gallery
From Oct 31, to Nov. 13, Fatima Pradhan’s joyously
colourful paintings have been on exhibit. Her theme was
Keep these dates... “Art has Transformative Power”.
Beginning on November 27 and through Advent, Urs Josef
Kehl will exhibit his paintings. Urs is a full-time volunteer
Advent with ATD Fourth World Charity, presently working in the
Sun. Nov.27 Advent Book Study Session Jane/Finch area in Toronto. He has worked in many of the
after 10am service - in the Chapel poverty-stricken neighborhoods of the world and would like
Jazz Vespers - 4:30pm to move/inspire us to action in eradicating poverty. Urs’ art
Tuesdays, Nov. 19, Dec. 6, 13 & 20 is both moving and inspiring. Themed, “Enlightenment
Chaos to Love through Art...an exploration of people’s spirit through their
7pm - Arthur Smith Room neighbourhoods”, Urs tries to capture the essence of these
neighbourhoods; the daily joys, the hopes of the parents for
Wed. Nov. 30 Book Club their children and the courage of the people in spite of their
7:00pm - Arthur Smith Room pain and struggles. Proceeds from sales will benefit Fourth
World, Occupy and Street Health.
Christmas Services
Sat. Dec. 24 7pm - Christmas Pageant Each painting has its story. Urs will give a talk on his art,
11pm their stories and his commitment to eradicating poverty on
Sunday, November 27 at 11:30am. Please plan to join us.
Sun. Dec. 25 8am and 10am
Following in January, our own Emily Chattan will display
and in the Gallery... her felt hangings.
November 27 - Urs Josef Kehl - oils on acrylics
Opening of exhibit and artist’s talk
11:30am - Arthur Smith Room
PARISH REGISTER
Baptism
Charlotte Eliza Margaret Munro
In Memoriam
Ross Alfred Ritchie
Wendy Gooderham McVittie
Ross Bryden Richardson
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From the
Organ Bench
WITH ADVENT just around the corner,
the CCDP choir is looking forward JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular
to all the wonderful music it will be service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city
singing between now and Christmas. and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s
In addition to our weekly services, finest jazz musicians!
our annual Lessons and Carols Nov. 27 Mark Eisenman Quintet
service, and our Christmas Eve Carol Mark Eisenman, piano; Steve Wallacw, bass;
Sing, the choir will also be singing John MacLeod, trumpet; Pat LaBarbera,
at this year’s “City Carol Concert” saxophone; John Sumner, drums
which will be taking place at Yorkminster Park Baptist
Dec. 18 Barlow Brass and Drums
Church on December 17th at 2pm.
Christmas Jazz Vespers
Joining the Christ Church Deer Park and Yorkminster Park Chase Sanborn, Brian O’Kane, trumpets;
Baptist Church choirs, the High Park Choir of Toronto, the Russ Little, Terry Promane, trombones;
Larkin Singers, and the VIVA! ARTS! Brass will be special Doug Burrell, tuba; Brian Barlow, drums
guest, international opera star Richard Margison.
Our media partner, City TV, plans to televise the concert
cross the country between Dec. 17th and Christmas, using
it as a fundraiser with all proceeds going to Food Banks in
the cities where the program airs. Admission is free, so come
along and bring a friend – it promises to be a remarkable
event!
Season’s Greetings!
Eric Robertson, Music Director
If you’re interested in finding out more about the Christ FREE CONCERTS on Thursdays at 12:10 pm. Bring your
Church music program, please contact me through the lunch, relax and enjoy. (Donations welcome).
Music page of the CCDP website.
Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation and Christ
Church Deer Park
Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but
want to help out? Feeling new, but want to join in? Been here
a while, but haven’t been involved? Have ideas to share?
Join us!
THERE’S LIFE HERE in what we do, how we get together
and what gets done.
New members are always welcome to join any group at
CCDP...choose one that interests you.
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Faith & Welcome to the
Book Club
Film We invite all those who enjoy reading books
Festival to come to our meeting on
Wednesday, November 30
Instead of our annual Christmas dinner we are having
Season 6 special treats at our regular November meeting,
JOIN US AGAIN in the Arthur Smith Room on Tuesday Please Note:
evenings for an entertaining, thought-provoking film, Special meting time: 7:00pm
followed by discussion...movie style refreshments served. This month we are reading
Free admission...all are welcome. (Donations to help The Elegance of the Hedgehog
defray costs are gratefully accepted) by Muriel Barbery
Tuesday, February 28 - 7:00pm Join us
for lively conversation, refreshments and wine,
Wit (2001) or your own choice of beverage.
Mike Nichols, Director - 98 Min. For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
Based on a popular stage play,
“Wit” tells the story of a literal
and hard-edged English professor
diagnosed with advanced stage
ovarian cancer. No longer a Please join us
teacher, she becomes the object of
study. After a lifetime of studying as The Art and Spiritual Committee
the poetry of John Donne, she and the Learning Ministry
discovers there is a very fine line present a talk by
between life and death. Urs Josef Kehl
Meet the asrtist and hear
Tuesday, March 20 - 7:00pm the stories behind his paintings
and his commitment to eradicating world poverty
Whale Rider (2002) through his work with the
Niki Caro, Director - 101 Min. ADT Fourth World Movement.
“Whale Rider” explores the Sunday, November 27
experience of a tribal people at the 11:30am
brink of survival. A young girl takes (following coffee hour)
on the patriarchal traditions of the
tribe, determined to save her people
and their long standing connection
to ocean. This movie won accolades
at film festivals around the world. Remember to check our website for
updates on these and other events.
Hosted by the Learning Ministry www.thereslifehere.org
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• Burial Cremation • Ample parking available
• No obligation Pre-Planning • Chapel, Reception children’s
Services recreation rooms.
159 Eglinton Ave. W.
Toronto ON M4R 1A8 www.morleybedford.ca
416-489-8733
A joyous Christmas to all.
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