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or the editor (e-mail below). WITH THESE WORDS, ashes are smudged on our foreheads and we begin the forty
PARISH CLERGY day journey into the season of Lent. These forty days are meant to recall Jesus’ own
Rector time of testing in the wilderness, where he survived on minimal food, water and
The Rev. Kevin Robertson
shelter, all the while confronting temptations to escape his plight with offers of
Associate Priest
The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon comfort, universal recognition, and power.
Assistant Curate Metaphorically, the season of Lent places us in the wilderness with Jesus, where we
The Rev. Julie Meakin
intentionally choose to “do without” – a discipline that helps to remind us of our
Honorary Assistants
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater utter reliance on God. Because of its austerity, Lent is sometimes seen as a bit of
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, a downer, while the rest of the world is out buying tulips and chocolate bunnies.
Ecumenical Partner
But it need not be so. Lent is not about miserable self-loathing. Instead it is an
Organist & Director of Music opportunity to strip away the excess baggage which separates us from authentic
Eric Robertson living in Christ. In a world so full of noise and clutter, Lent calls us to tune out the
Director of Children’s Education things that keep us from a deep contemplation of who we really are, and who God
Natalie Kemp
is calling us to be. For each of us, the most alluring distractions are different. So
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Rector’s Warden (Property)
Lent is, in many ways, a very personal journey – our own opportunity to meet God
Walter Blackwell in the wilderness.
People’s Warden (Finance)
Robert Morrow As we approach Ash Wednesday once again, I encourage you to embrace Lent in a
Deputy Warden (Human Resources) way that works for you. Give something up or take something on that will help to
Carolyn Kearns reorient you, so that God might “create in you a clean heart, and renew a right
Member-at-Large (Parish Forum)
Genevieve Chornenki
spirit within you” (Psalm 51:11). Then, when Easter comes in all of its joyful glory,
the newness of life given in the resurrection will be felt more deeply within each of
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us.
Editor
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca) Rather than wishing you a happy Lent, I wish you a holy Lent. May it be a time of
Members self-awareness, growth and renewal as we seek to live more fully into our identity as
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e.g. “This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be
A Minute with glad in it” or“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew
a right spirit within me.” Use any phrase that speaks to you.
Deacon Meakin Recall this phrase as you go about your daily activities;
waiting in traffic, grocery line ups, etc. It will help to centre
you.
Daily Review: At the end of the day:
1. Ask God “For what moment today am I most grateful?”
WE WILL SOON BE MOVING from the Season of Epiphany
to that of Lent. In the early church, Lent began as a period 2. Ask God “For what moment today am I least grateful?”
of preparation for adults who would be baptized at the What made it so difficult?
Easter Vigil. It was an intensive 40 days (imitating Christ’s You can listen to a guided version of this online at
40 days in the desert) of instruction, purification, and www.pray-as-you-go.org Click on Review of the Day.
preparation for their new life in Christ. It was a time of
entering more consciously into the mystery of Christ’s In Difficult Times/Situations:
Passover. Place stones or glass beads which symbolize a hard/difficult
In the words of the twentieth-century Anglican writer problem near a cross. Give this problem to God.
Evelyn Underhill, Lent is, “a pause, a retreat from life’s Anglican Rosary
busy surface to its solemn depths.” The traditional Lenten
Did you know there is an Anglican Rosary? Some people
disciplines are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
find that touching the knots and repeating a word or
We are probably used to “giving something up” for Lent – phrase helps them focus their attention. I have some in my
we can fast from chocolate or caffeine. You may have heard office if you want to come and check it out!
of a “carbon fast” such as driving less to save energy. We http://www.saintgabriels.org/rosary.html
might fast from the 6 o’clock news or from e-mail for a
At the end of this Lenten season –when we have journeyed
day. When we fast from something, we are making room
with Christ through his Passion – may we be transformed
for God to renew and transform us.
by his grace and love in a new and life-giving way.
When my husband and I clean our apartment, vacuuming,
Wishing you a blessed Lent,
dusting, organizing, getting rid of things, we often say to
ourselves: “the “chi” or energy feels much better now.”
The place feels lighter, there is space for energy to move
around. We feel more energetic. Similarly in Lent we are
doing the same for our inner lives – we are getting rid of The Reverend Julie Meakin,
things and cleaning off the dust that blocks the energy of Assistant Curate
divine love that is in our hearts. These may be negative
attitudes or tendencies that have just become habit.
When we engage in these Lenten practices we make space Annual Meeting of Vestry
for God to work within us in new and life-changing ways. Sunday, February 24
We are more able to receive the gift of God’s self to us and 11:30am
live out of it. Elliott Hall
Here are some practical suggestions for entering into a The annual meeting of Vestry takes place to:
Holy Lent this year. Review the year 2012 - Approve the Budget for 2013
Alphabet Prayers: Good for Families! Appoint Chairs of Ministries
The first person prays for something/someone beginning Appoint and elect Churchwardens
with the letter ‘A.’ Continue following the alphabet until Bring new business to the congregation
everyone has had a chance. This can be used for prayers of Sandwiches and refreshments will be served
thanks, prayers for others etc. Donations will be accepted to cover costs
Phrase of the Day: A program for children and childcare will be available
Choose a short phrase and use as your “phrase of the day”
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Director for The Canadian International Student Services,
St. Michael’s College, UofT. I am currently taking an
Additional Qualification course in Special Education
through OISE at UofT and am volunteering in a
Kindergarten class at Rolph Road Public School.
I am very excited to begin this position and to continue to
work with children and youth within the Toronto community.
I believe that faith education should be fun and engaging
for all participants. I plan on integrating scripture readings
A “Fare thee well”... into a myriad of activities that are both active and creative.
In December 27th CCDP bade a sad farewell to Hilary I want PromiseLand to be a place the children of the
Keachie, Director of Children’s Education for Christ congregation are excited to attend each week. PromiseLand
Church Deer Park since August, 2010. will provide a positive, inclusive community where children
can learn and be creative.
Hilary, in her time directing PromiseLand and overseeing
the activities and development of the members of Young I am also enthusiastic about beginning
Anglican Leaders (YAL), has made an indelible impression YAL (Young Anglican Leaders) Lunch
on the younger members, youth and families of Christ and Learn sessions along with Social
Church. Action Nights. Once a month we will
have a one hour Lunch and Learn following
Whether through her creative plans for integrating learning Sunday’s service. The first Lunch and
lessons with crafts projects, to engage PromiseLand partici- Learn will be held on Sunday, January 20,
pants of all ages, or her supportive and enthusiastic staging 2013. Lunch and Learn afternoons are
of annual pageants and other presentations, Hilary has left designed to talk about particular characters
a wonderful legacy of caring and involvement during her in the bible and see how we can relate to them in 2013.
time at CCDP. I believe it is important to make connections between the
Her inclusive manner, patience, warmth and excellent bible and other literary works, one’s self and the world.
ideas for involving the children of CCDP in our church’s One Friday a month we will have a Social Action Night
outreach initiatives, will all be truly missed as she moves which will provide an opportunity for YAL members to
on to new opportunities and adventures in Germany. explore different social justice issues around our local com-
munity as well as the global community. We will become
Luckily for us, however, she’s brought her contacts to bear
aware of a variety of issues and will work together to create
for the benefit of Christ Church’s families who are involved
a plan of how we can assist a particular cause.
in PromiseLand. Prior to moving on from CCDP, she
introduced Natalie Kemp into our midst, to become the I will post a schedule of the monthly YAL meetings on the
new Director of Children’s Education…another wonderful bulletin board outside the Chapel of St. Nicholas, as well
legacy of Hilary and her many contributions to Christ as emailing parents and YAL members on a regular basis.
Church. She will be hugely missed, and remembered I am very excited to begin my journey at Christ Church
gratefully. Deer Park and have been so grateful for all of the warm
welcomes I have received. If you have any questions I can
...and a Welcome be reached at nkemp@christchurshdeerpark.org or in
person on Sundays.
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE the opportunity to introduce myself
to Christ Church Deer Park. My name is Natalie Kemp Sincerely,
and I am an Ontario Certified elementary School Teacher. Natalie Kemp
I have worked at Harbourfront Centre Camps for seven Director of Children and Youth Ministry
years and as Director of several day camps for four consec-
utive years. Last summer I worked as the Programing
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Epiphany Pageant Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch-born spiritual
I want to thank all of the PromiseLand children and YAL thinker and writer with a background in psychology.
members who participated in the Epiphany Pageant, and He believed in, and lived the ideal, that Christians are
a special thank you to Hilary for her assitance. The service healers who must use their individual gifts in the service of
on Sunday, January 6th, was a true success. I think these others. At the end of his life, Nouwen made his home at
pictures help to capture and remind us of this special story. L’Arche Daybreak, a community in Richmond Hill where
people with developmental disabilities live with assistants.
Nouwen wrote Reaching Out in response to the question:
“What does it mean to live a life in the Spirit of Jesus Christ?”
Presenting the gifts He said that he was moved to write it “because it is my
growing conviction that my life belongs to others just as
much as it belongs to myself and that what is experienced as
most unique often proves to be most solidly embedded in the
common condition of being human.” This insight is relevant
to Christ Church Deer Park, especially in light of our In
The Works working groups on hospitality, healing ministries
The Magi meet
and spiritual practices.
King Herod
Specifically, this Lenten practice will involve
Sunday, February 10, 2012
11:30 a.m. - noon: Pre-Lent Preparation
A short in-person orientation to Henri Nouwen, his book
The Holy Family Reaching Out plus some basic how-to’s for new bloggers.
with Books available for inspection and purchase.
the three Magi Monday – Saturday
A time and location of your choice: Daily Lenten Practice
Individual reading and reflection based on daily segments
of Reaching Out with related questions or prompts.
Conversing with others by typing your thoughts, insights,
questions into the blog and responding to others.
Join us in a Personal Sunday, April 7, 2013
Lenten Journey: 11:30 a.m. - noon: Post-Lent Debrief
Henri Nouwen’s Reaching Out A short in-person meeting to acknowledge the end of our
practice and discuss how we grew and learned as a result.
THIS YEAR LENT BEGINS on Ash Wednesday (February
13th) and continues for 46 days, ending on Holy Please join the discussion and reflect on Nouwen’s three
Saturday (March 30th). The six intervening Sundays movements:
do not count, as they are considered to be “mini-Easters” (i) Reaching Out To Our Innermost Self;
and thus constitute pause days. (ii) Reaching Out to Our Fellow Human Beings;
(iii) Reaching Out to Our God.
This Lent, parishioners are invited to engage in forty-six
days of personal reflection and electronic “conversations” Blog Facilitators: Genevieve Chornenki and Barbara
based on Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Pepperdene.
Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen.
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weekly materials will be made available to participants
Doug’s through the parish website. Details as to the location of the
discussion will be noted in the Sunday leaflets.
Discourse The timing of this discussion group is a bit of an innovation
for CCDP. Those who attend the 8:00am service are invited
to linger to explore the scriptural readings of the day, while
“ten o’clocker’s” will be encouraged to come early for the
same opportunity. As is the custom of Lent, some will be
invited to “give up” their time on a Sunday morning while
LENTEN LECTIONARY DISCUSSION GROUP: An Invitation
others will be challenged to “take on” the Lenten discipline
In collaboration with parish clergy and the Lay Ministry of arriving at church a little earlier on Sunday mornings.
Committee; CCDP wishes to build upon the success of
At its simplest, Lent is a season where we examine once
the Advent Discussion Group by sponsoring a similar
again our understanding of who God is and how God
group for the season of Lent. However, it arrives with an
makes manifest God’s divine grace through Jesus Christ.
appropriate Lenten twist.
Exploring the meanings of scripture is a powerful way of
Participants in the Advent Discussion Group reported that doing exactly that. I hope you will consider, if only for 45
they valued the opportunity to either explore the lectionary minutes on a Sunday morning, exploring with the clergy
readings for each Sunday of Advent, or to reflect upon the and others at CCDP our Lenten journey towards Easter
sermon of the day. The discussion groups were well attended as captured within our lectionary readings.
and generally fell into a 45 minute format which followed
shortly after the 10:00am service.
When the Lay Ministry Committee met to explore Lenten
adult educational opportunities, we found the Sunday
“after church” schedule already committed to the important The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon,
business of reviewing parish finances and then the 2013 Assistant Priest
Vestry meeting. The challenge became not how might we
continue to build upon the success of the Advent program,
but when. Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper
Lent is that Christian season where we turn our hearts and Tuesday, February 12
minds towards the spiritual preparation of journeying with 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Christ towards Easter. Traditionally, Lent is a time when Elliott Hall
Christians give up some aspect of personal behaviour as $5. for Adults,
an outward sign of preparation for Easter. Such a Lenten Children enjoy for Free
practice is made manifest through the action, or witness,
of giving up alcohol, dessert, movies, or whatever might Yummy pancakes, syrup, sausages and other good
be considered pleasurable. things. Don’t mss it!
An equally valid Lenten observance is the opposite of Followed by Family Ash Wednesday Service - 7:00 pm
the above. The “taking on” of an additional practice or Ash Wednesday Services
observance, which helps one to focus upon the worshiping 7:00 am, 12 noon and 7:00 pm
life of the parish or the themes of the Lenten season. The Chapel will be open all day on Wednesday.
This Lenten season, CCDP will sponsor a Sunday discussion for prayer and reflection.
group which will explore the Lectionary readings of each Sunday Services in Lent:
Sunday’s worship. The discussion group will be scheduled Feb. 17. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24
between the 8:00 and 10:00am services beginning shortly
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
after 9:00am and ending by 9:45am. Such a time slot is
10:00 am Holy Eucharist with choir
designed to invite worshippers from both the 8:00 and
(church school & childcare provided)
10:00 congregations. The discussion groups will be
facilitated by both the clergy and laity of the parish and
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Help us make Palm Crosses
Friday March 22
9.30am
in the Arthur Smith Room
Please join us.
There will be people there to and
remind us how to make the crosses, Christ Church Deer Park
and also to demonstrate the present the
technique for those new to the task.
Bring a pair of scissors with you. Good Friday Concert
Music for a Most Holy Day
Featuring readings and music based on
Holy Week and Easter Services “Seven last words of Christ on the Cross”
Palm Sunday, March 24 Special Guest:
8/10am Holy Eucharist with Palm Procession Arkadas String Quartet
Emily Kruspe, violin; Jamie Kruspe, violin
Maundy Thursday, March 28 Jessie Morrison, viola; Brandon Wilkie, cello
7pm Sung Eucharist, the Washing of Feet
and Featuring:
followed by a Stripping of the Altar
8pm Gethsemane Watch in the Chapel Soloists and Choir of
Christ Church Deer Park
Good Friday, March 29 Eric Robertson
9:15am Stations of the Cross Music Director
for Children & Families
11am Sung Solemn Liturgy March 29- 4:00pm
12:50pm Churches on-the-Hill Good Friday Walk Admission Free
4pm Good Friday Concert All are Welcome
Holy Saturday, March 30
7:30pm The Great Vigil of Easter
Holy Eucharist
followed by the planting of the Easter
Garden and a Resurrection Party Easter Memorial Flowers
IF YOU WOULD LIKE to contribute to
the cost of decorating the church for
Easter, please use the small brown
envelopes in the pews,
If you would like to make your
donation in memory of a loved one,
print the name of the person(s) to
be remembered on the envelope.
Place the envelope in the offering
plate.
Memorials will be included in the
Easter Day, March 31 Easter bulletin.
8/10am Holy Eucharist Donations may also be arranged
through the office.
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The point is, all that made the water or the wood does not
cease to exist. It simply continues in a different form. The
essence of the original cannot be destroyed. You cannot
destroy matter. That is a universal law that applies to all
things. Every particle of the universe exists today as it has
existed from the beginning of time. I believe that includes
the essence of each of us. I accept that it is a simple rule of
the universe that all that exists has existed forever, and will
SHROVE TUESDAY OCCURS THE TUESDAY before Ash exist forever. We may not understand the infinite permutations,
Wednesday. It officially ends the season of Epiphany but we simply cannot deny the infinite.
and is the vigil for the starting of Lent. As far as the universe being some sort of cataclysmic
Traditionally viewed as a day of repentance, Shrove accident, I’ll refer to Albert Einstein. He spent a great deal
Tuesday has become the last day for celebration and feasting of his life as a proclaimed atheist. Somewhere along the
before the period of fasting required during the Lenten way, he started having some doubts about the universe
season. The name “Shrove Tuesday” is derived from the being some sort of random accident. I submit that Einstein
word “shrive”, which means to confess and receive absolution. had a better understanding of the universe than most of us.
The name denotes a period of cleansing, wherein a person Below is an excerpt from an article on his thoughts.
brings their lusts and appetites under subjection through “In developing the theory of relativity, Einstein realized that
abstention and self-sacrifice. the equations led to the conclusion that the universe had
The concept behind this practice is found in a beginning. He didn’t like the idea of a beginning, because
1 Corinthians 9:27, where the Apostle Paul states: “I buffet he thought one would have to conclude that the universe
my body and make it my slave...” Ironically, Shrove was created by God. So, he added a cosmological constant
Tuesday has evolved into a day of frivolity and indulgence, to the equation to attempt to get rid of the beginning.
during which people participate in as much pleasure and He said this was one of the worst mistakes of his life. Of
self-gratification as they can before Lent begins. course, the results of Edwin Hubble confirmed that the
universe was expanding and had a beginning at some point
At Christ Church Deer Park, our delicious feast begins at
in the past. So, Einstein became a deist - a believer in an
5:30 and runs until 7pm. Families in the Community eat
impersonal creator God:”
together on long tables, sharing with Newcomers, Singles,
and Seniors. It is a happy occasion, where everyone is Tim New
invited into the Arthur Smith room for an Imposition of
the Ashes ceremony, intended for those who won’t make
our Ash Wednesday services. Please plan to join us. Tim New is the son of a friend of your editor. Tim happened
to be at home during one of our visits. Our friend had been
concerned about the direction his life had been taking. Over the
On Easter course of the evening, Tim and Ian carried on a conversation at
the kitchen table. None of the rest of us were party to what they
A REFLECTION discussed, but to this day, Tim credits Ian, and this conversation
ON EASTER, I thought I would write down some of my with his new direction and perspective...who knew? (and his
thoughts on religion. I apologize in advance for my mother is very happy.)
ramblings..
On life after death.. This is one of the more perplexing
issues. Personally I am confident that the moment in
which we shed our earthly skin is not the last moment.
It is simply a new beginning.
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A Word from
the Wardens • Salaries and many regular expenses will be going up due
to inflation, i.e. non-discretionary expenses will go up
slightly;
• There is a deficit of about $100,000 outstanding from
previous years. A loan from the 1870 Fund covers this
deficit. This loan should be paid off as soon as reasonable
THERE HAVE BEEN some recent changes to our staff at • The Building Fund is very nearly depleted, and is
CCDP. currently insufficient to fund normal “capital projects”.
These generally run in the order of $50,000 to $60,000
In December, we bid farewell to Hilary Keachie, our
annually
popular and energetic Director of Children & Youth
Ministry. Corporation wishes Hilary success in all her For these reasons, there will be no increases in the 2013
future endeavors. budget over 2012 except for those items that are non-
discretionary.
The new Director of Children and Youth Ministry is
Natalie Kemp. Corporation welcomes Natalie to CCDP. The CCDP “Our Faith – Our Hope Campaign” was very
With her training, her experience and her enthusiasm, we successful. We have already received our first installment of
believe that PromiseLand, YAL and other ministries for our the $406,000 we will receive over the next five years. These
younger parishioners will flourish under Natalie’s leadership. funds are being put into a new “Re-Imagining Church
Fund”. They will be used for new initiatives to build up our
We also note the departure of The Reverend Joanne
parish as outlined in the CCDP “Our Faith – Our Hope”,
Billinger who was with us as an Assistant Curate for a short
Parish Case Statement as follows:
period between assignments. It was a pleasure having
Joanne with us again and wish her all the best in her new • Additional staffing for new ministries (i.e. youth and
parish. pastoral care);
We completed our second annual Stewardship campaign • Capital projects that will enhance our mission and
in December. In view of the major campaign in December ministry;
of 2011, and an extremely successful “Our-Faith Our-Hope” • Technology to help us communicate in more innovative
campaign in 2012, it was decided that this year’s Advent ways ;
campaign would be fairly low-keyed. The results reflected
that decision. However, both the Stewardship Committee • Outreach projects – locally and globally.
and Corporation believe strongly that having an annual Corporation is currently developing a procedure for the
campaign is critical to ensure that our revenue continues to allotment of the monies in the “Re-Imagining Church
meet our expenses. Since some expenses will increase every Fund “.
year due to inflation, efforts will have to be made to bring “In the Works” has working groups developing initiatives in
in increased annual revenue to offset these increases as well six priority areas that have been identified. Your participation
as to fund increased program initiatives. in any of these groups is welcomed. Check the Sunday
Corporation is presently finalizing the financial statements bulletin for details. A progress report on “In the Works”
for the 2012 year end, developing the budget for 2013, will be made at Vestry in February.
and completing all the other items required prior to Vestry Enjoy the rest of the winter,
on 24th of February.
Walter Blackwell Rob Morrow Carolyn Kearns
It appears that we will meet the operating budget for 2012. Rector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden
However, we still have very significant challenges for 2013:
Genevieve Chornenki
• We have no reason to predict any significant increase in Member-at-Large
annual givings from the congregation, i.e. income will be flat:
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Social Matters brink because we “took the greatest challenge humans have
ever faced, and simply ran with it.” (See:
http://www.toronto.anglican.ca/2013/01/23/vigil-for-earth-
raises-environmental-aboriginal-concerns/ to download the
text.)
In prayers Bishop MacDonald linked the indigenous search
for justice with the need for eco-justice and care of the
PLANET ENDANGERED environment. We drank from the bowl of water that had
been blessed and took small vials to pour into a treasured
IN MID JANUARY I took part, with 130 other seekers, in a lake or river as a sign of renewal. Fear, sorrow, thanksgiving,
moving vigil for planet Earth at the Church of the Holy joy, and resolution filled our worship. It was a blessed
Trinity. It opened fittingly, in the heart of this city built on evening. Lent is near, the season to reflect on our lives. At
ancient Mississauga lands, with smudging and prayers for the vigil, diocesan Social Justice and Advocacy consultant
wisdom, guidance, and strength. We shared an original Murray Macadam urged us to take action, raise these issues
liturgy celebrating, in Jesus’ baptism, God’s purpose not in our congregation, become active in environmental
only for Jesus but for water. Anglican Indigenous Bishop organizations, talk to our MPs. How can we show in our
Mark MacDonald presided over the scripture readings, personal and collective lives that we understand who we
hymns laments, prayers, and blessing of water. are and what care of God’s creation means?
I found author Alanna Mitchell’s address riveting. Our Phyllis Creighton
vigil, she said, was in fact for planet Water — 71% of the
Earth’s surface is ocean, and it contains all but 1% of
Earth’s living space. Water is the key to life. If life in the A Gift and a
ocean dies, so does life in the air. In the five past mass
extinctions on Earth, “changes to the ocean played a starring Thank You
role”: over time, carbon dioxide turned the ocean acidic
and also, by warming the air, created vast swathes of ocean
devoid of oxygen. Siberian volcanic eruptions were the
killing mechanism in the last great extinction — of 95%
of species — 252 million years ago. Now we ourselves are
the erupting volcano. Ocean is becoming “warm sour, and
breathless,” the changes are speeding up, and Its creatures
are having a hard time making shells, coral reefs, bones.
Increasing wild weather, hurricanes, floods, extreme heat, MADISON HOUSE is a large house on Madison Avenue
are not mere global warming: “scientists call it planetary which was purchased in the 1950s by the Big Sisters of
destabilization,” she told us. Five huge subtropical swathes Metropolitan Toronto - Betty Van Wyck was at one time
of ocean — 40% of the planet’s surface — have become a President and Chairman of the Board of this organization.
soup of plastics (themselves fossil-based) disintegrated into
fragments that are being ingested by ocean creatures. Now called Youth Link, the agency offers treatment,
Water, in our liturgy and life, is healing, renewal, survival, counselling and some residences and co-ops for teenage
baptism, redemption, forgiveness, and hope “holding out girls and boys.
the dream of infinite possibility.” We can forestall massive Our ACW recently donated one of their hand-made quilts
extinction, she urged; we can stop using fossils in ways to Madison House.
damaging Earth, we have the technology for a shift to In their thank you notes, we are told that they had a hard
green energy. Maybe the response across Canada to the time deciding how best to use it...and so, on agreement,
“Idle No More” movement shows that, we ourselves, can they drew names and and one lucky young woman
put the puzzle together. Perhaps the ending to the “parable received it...to use while in residence and to take with her
of the human reign on Earth” will be one based on when she has her own apartment.
redemption, love, and success as we pull back from the
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The World Day of Prayer is now a world-wide movement
of Christian women of many denominations and
traditions, who come together to observe a common
day of prayer each year, to which all people are welcome.
It is now a movement initiated, and carried out by
women, in more that 170 countries and regions around
the world.
Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that
prayer and action are inseparable and that both have
Please join us as we celebrate immeasurable influence in the world.
Hosting the World Day of Prayer celebration rotates
World Day of Prayer among the Churches on--the-Hill. This year CCDP has
the honour.
Friday, March 1 Our guest speaker will be former Member of Parliament,
1:00 pm The Hon. John Godfrey.
Christ Church Deer Park Come...add your voice to the millions around the world
who will be gathering in powerful prayer to share the
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me” same service, at the same time. (and then share in the
conversationand French treats after the service.
A brief history:
THE ORIGINS OF THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER date back to
the 19th century. Christian women of the United States
and Canada initiated a variety of cooperative activities in
support of women’s involvement in misson at home and
in other parts of the world.
Women had a vision of Christian unity as being essential
to their exercise of mission. By 1897, women of six
denominations had formed a joint committee for a united Have you been to France?
day of prayer for home missons. In 1912, the Woman’s
Boards of Foreign Missions called for a united day of
Do you have photos, memorabilia
prayer for foreign missions. or stories to share?
After the devastation of World War I, women incorporated
the conviction that world peace was intrinsically tied to
world mission. Therefore, the women renewed their efforts
for unity.
In 1928, during an International Missionary Conference
in Jerusalem, delegates agreed that worldwide participation
would be a bond of unity among women. In 1930, Helen
Kim of Korea was chosen to be the first woman outside of
We would love to have you share them with us as we
North America to write the order of worship for the World
celebrate France on this World Day of Prayer.
Day of Prayer.
Contact Elizabeth Joy...speak to her in church or call
Each year, one country is chosen to prepare the service,
her at 416-487-3007
readings, related study topics plus stories about their country;
Merci bien.
all relating to the theme. This year’s program is presented
by the women of France.
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12. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
Mark your calendars now
for our annual
BOOK SALE
Saturday, May 25th The Gallery
In the Arthur Smith Room
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WE WELCOME HELP with sorting and storing the books in the
weeks leading up to May 25th. We also need help in setting
out the books on the day before as well as on the day of the sale.
Of course we will neeed books too...drop off in the box
in the Atrium...paperback, hardcover, coffee table; LPs. CDs.
Videos and DVDs but please, NO encyclopaedias, outdated
text or business books
If you have any questions, or wish to volunteer some time,
please call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
Dorothy Linton Stewart
Spring In her 85th year, on January 5th, 2013, after a
long illness.
Luncheon
Dorothy was a congregant of Christ Church
Deer Park since 2004, after she moved to
Toronto from Manhattan. Dorothy was a
painter and not only exhibited her work at
Christ Church Deer Park but in galleries in New
York, Montreal, Boston, Bilbao and Abu Dhabi.
Her work was exuberant and she was a master of
colour. An artist’s artist, she will be missed.
CCDP has been offered a painting of Dorothy’s
in appreciation of the warmth and caring the
community provided her in her latter years.
Tuesday, May 21 12:00 noon
PARISH REGISTER
Mark you calendars now for this, always anticipated, event.
Watch our Website and Sunday Bulletins for In Memorium
more details as the date draws near. Mary Joan Rowat
Dorothy Linton Stewart
Reginald Victor Macauley Barnett
Financial Forums
Sunday, February 17
After the 10:00am service
Arthur Smith Room
Hosted by the Churchwardens to provide you with
an opportunity to review budget figures and
ask questions prior to the Vestry meeting
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13. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
From the drop by the sanctuary on Thursdays at 12:10pm to hear
both established artists and rising stars perform. Admission
Organ Bench is free (donations are )welcome. Bring your lunch and enjoy!
Eric Robertson,
Organist & Director of Music
If you’re interested in finding out more about the Christ
Church music program, please contact me through the
Music page of the CCDP website.
IT’S JANUARY, and the musical
events we so recently enjoyed over
the Christmas season are still fresh
in our minds. In particular, the
CCDP choir was delighted to par-
ticipate in the fourth annual City
Carol Sing held at Yorkminster Park
Baptist. There, along with interna-
tional opera stars Richard Margison
and Russell Braun, actress Fiona
Reid, the True North Brass, the Larkin Singers, the JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular
Canadian Children’s Opera Company, the Choir of service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city
Yorkminster Park Baptist, and Citytv’s Gord Martineau and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s
(with additional administrative support provided by Nine finest jazz musicians!
Sparrows Arts Foundation), we helped raise money for
food banks across Canada and more than $16,000.00 for Jan. 27 Tribute to Horace Silver
the Churches-on-the-Hill Food Bank. Gary Williamson,piano
Steve McDade, trumpet
As we all know, Easter arrives very early this year. Please
Perry White, saxophone
join us on Good Friday (March 29th) at 4pm for our Scott Alexander, bass
annual Christ Church Deer Park and Nine Sparrows Arts Brian Barlow, drums
Foundation presentation of “The Good Friday Concert – Tribute/reflection by Brian Barlow
Music for a Most Holy Day” when we will be presenting
Feb. 10 Remembering George Shearing
readings and music based on the “Seven Last Words of
Don Thompson piano
Christ on the Cross”. Along with the CCDP soloists and Neil Swainson, bass
choir, this year’s concert will feature our special guest, the Tribute talk by Brian Barlow
Arkadas String Quartet (Emily Kruspe, violin; Jamie
Kruspe, violin; Jessie Morrison, viola; Brandon Wilkie, Feb. 24 Barry Elmes Quartet
cello). You’ll be able to find further information about the Barry White, saxophone
concert and the Arkadas String Quartet on the Nine Reg Schwager, guitar
Sparrows website (www.9sparrowsarts.org) and the Music Steve Wallace, bass
page of the CCDP website Barry Elmes, drums
(www.christchurchdeerpark.org). As always, admission to March 10, 24; April 7, 21; May 12,26
the concert will be free (donations welcome), so come Musicians TBA
along and bring a friend to what promises to be a very spe-
May 26 Remembering Miles
cial event.
(a tribute to Miles Davis)
In closing, I’d like to mention that our Lunchtime Musicians TBA
Chamber Music series has resumed and continues every
June 23 Brian Barlow Big Band
Thursday until the end of June (with the exception of
(part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival)
Maundy Thursday – March 28th). If you have a chance,
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14. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
Christmas
Welcome to the
Book Club
Fair
We invite all those who enjoy reading
to come to our gatherings in 2013
to be held on Wednesdays.
7:30 pm
in the Arthur Smith Room
Please join us for lively conversation,
DEBORAH WILKINSON AND BARBARA
refreshments and wine,
JOHNSTON, Co-chairs, along with Jayne Miles
or your own choice of beverage.
Simpson, Emily Chatten, Anne Larkin,
On February 27 Elizabeth Joy, Lynn Lovekin, Norma Ross, Jill
we will discuss any short stories of your choice by Buckworth, Judith Maxwell, Pat Anderson,
Alice Munroe Joyce Hamilton, Lorna Lang, Mary Lou
On March 27 Thompson, and so many others, hosted a very
the book is successful Christmas Fair.
Linden McIntyre’s “The Bishop’s Man”. Promiseland workers arrived at 8am to prepare,
The books for our spring meetings on April 24 and and serve, cookies, muffins and Starbucks
May 29 will be announced later. Coffee. It was chilly outside but the Reindeer,
and those waiting in line, certainly appreciated
For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940 the treats.
Our thanks to everyone.
We had fun creating and coordinating this
Church/Community Event. We are both
working professionals as well as mothers...
hosting an event of this magnitude demands
a great deal of time. One suggestion is to
divide the event into smaller areas, with
committed people “managing” each.
The proceeds ($10,000) are goimg toward
Church programs as well as the Churches
on-the-Hill Food Bank.
We are very grateful to Starbucks, Sheridan
Nurseries, Sobey’s, Shoppers’ Drug Mart,
Loblaws, and Ginger’s Florist. Please support
the businesses in our area, who support our
Transitions initiatives.
Your trusted partner in change
Jennifer Tiviluk
founder and principal
416.576.0690
Remember to check our website for
transitions@start.ca updates on these and other events.
yourtransitionpartner.com
www.thereslifehere.org
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15. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
Spring
Rummage
SALE
Saturday, April 20
Hark! Consider advertising
in the HERALD.
WE ARE EVEN NOW accepting contributions for the sale...
Some ideas to get you started - gently used clothing HERALD is published 5 times per year; Sept/Oct;
(men’s, women’s, children’s); household items (cutlery, Nov/Dec: Jan/Feb: April/May: June/July. Ad rates are
dishes, glasses, linens); jewellery; treasures; games and very reasonable...we can even design your ad if required.
puzzles...the list goes on. And... since the HERALD is posted in full to our website
www.thereslifehere.org your advertisements will also get
So, whether you are downsizing or just spring cleaning,
exposure on the internet.
remember the Rummage Sale! Please look through your
closets...make room for the new and let us have what you For details and rates contact Elisabeth Lunder in the
don’t need anymore...(You can tell your friends too.) Parish Office.
Drop off your items in the box in the Atrium)
And as the date draws nearer you will be hearing from
me,...count on it! HERALD
Deadline for the next HERALD is April 17
Thank you,
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature
Maxine Henry, Rummage Sale Co-ordinator
on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory?
maxinethemaximizer@yahoo.ca 416-590-1008
An historical fact? Please speak to one of the clergy or
to the Editor.
Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but Articles and announcements may be submitted at any
want to help out? Feeling new, but want to join in? Been here time up to the deadline. Just leave in the box in the
a while, but haven’t been involved? Have ideas to share? Atrium or e-mail the editor at joyceian@sympatico.ca
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and what gets done. Living Well Family Chiropractic
New members are always welcome to join any group at Optimizing your health and well-being naturally
CCDP...choose one that interests you.
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to Jane Miles Simpson.
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