HERALD CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA
VOLUME 36, NUMBER 1
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Judy’s Journal
HERALD HERALD is published six times a year (Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan, Feb/Mar, Apr/May, June/July) by Christ Church Deer Park 1570 Yonge Street Toronto ON M4T 1Z8 Tel: 416.920.5211 Fax: 416.920.8400 www.thereslifehere.org We welcome your submissions. E-mail: jking@thereslifehere.org or the editor (e-mail below). PARISH CLERGY
Rector The Rev. Canon Dr. Judy Rois Associate Priest The Rev. Greg Carpenter Honorary Assistants The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater The Rev Canon Dr. David Neelands The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
The Rev. Michael Marshall,
Hospital for Sick Children
Director of Children’s Education Samantha Caravan WARDENS
Rector’s Warden (Human Resources) Michael Butler People’s Warden (Finance) Innes van Nostrand Deputy Warden (Property) Genevieve Chornenki EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Dear Friends, WE HAVE NOW ENTERED A NEW SEASON in the church year called, Epiphany. Epiphany comes from the Greek word, epiphaneia meaning “appearance” or “manifestation”. The Feast of the Epiphany takes place on January 6th and the season continues until Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent on February 17th. In many European countries where Christmas tree decorations are replaced with small straw stars and lit stars are placed in the front window of individual homes, Epiphany is called The Season of Light. In the Eastern Church, Epiphany is sometimes called The Season of Wonder. Whatever we call it, for the next 6 weeks, the Sunday Scripture readings for Epiphany will reveal who the Christ Child is. The symbols of Epiphany are the magi and the star of Bethlehem. The ancient 1st century manuscript called, The Gospel of Matthew explains that the magi left their home on a search. They were non-Jews inside a Jewish story. Matthew’s description of the Christ Child shatters religious tradition by bringing strangers into the spotlight. He says that throughout his whole life, this Christ Child will shatter all the old boundaries of religion and race, social class, status and gender. And this Christ will call everyone son, daughter, sister, brother and friend. With no road map to a clear destination, the magi trusted in the light of a star given by God who gave birth to a sacred love story which would make room for everyone. The story of Epiphany fulfills the ancient prophesy of Isaiah who once said:
Editor Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca) Members Henry Zaluski, MJ Rosenthal, Brian Buckingham Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski, Peter Curzon Webmaster Brian Dench
“Don’t look back – don’t look back Do not consider the things of old for I am about to do a new thing. So – arise and shine, for those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.”
PARISH STAFF
As we step over the threshold into this new year, is it possible that the same may be true for us – that God may be doing a new thing in our midst, and whatever that might be for us – we too shall arise and shine. We shall run and not be weary. We shall walk together and we will not faint this Epiphany or ever.
Organist &Director of Music Eric Robertson Parish Administrator & Rector’s Assistant Jean King Parish & Financial Secretary Denise Gomes Sexton Denis Delisle
Yours faithfully,
Judy Rois, Rector
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Lent at Christ Church Deer Park
Associate’s Angle
Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 16 - 5:30 - 7:00 pm Elliott Hall Followed by Family Ash Wednesday Service - 7:00 pm
LAST MONTH I JOINED THE THRONGS of people who went to see the movie Avatar. While I had heard some mixed reviews (one critic saying it was simply an updated version of the 1990 film, Dances With Wolves, starring Kevin Costner), I had a gut feeling I would enjoy it. The critic in me could see a number of things that didn’t sit well – an awkward use of aboriginal-type characters and some weird script writing. But there was an embedded spirituality that at times was awe inspiring and there was a fantastic use of action and drama in a fantasy setting. Even one of those elements would have been enough for me. But what really drew me in the most was the core of the positive and negative reported hype I had heard; that it was, at times, a mediocre story supported by cutting edge and bold new technology. It was said that the producers needed to make at least $285 million dollars just to break even. I guess they don’t have to worry about that anymore, now that it has broken the 1 billion dollar barrier. The venture into something new and untried was a huge gamble. Some of the technology was out there but was still not advanced enough to capture the vision of director James Cameron or do it justice. Waiting and developing became part of the plan. In the end, this film has opened up a whole new spectrum of possibilities for the film community. Could it all have been done differently – sure it could have – but it probably wouldn’t have pushed an envelope that needed pushing, opening up a whole new level of possibility. As we begin a new year and decade, I hope we discover that we can remain encouraged in the face of missteps, heartened by challenges that present themselves and that our lives are enriched by the new and sometimes bold initiatives that seem both possible and exciting.
Ash Wednesday Services 7:00 am and 7:00 pm The Chapel will be open all day on Wednesday. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled services, one of the clergy will be available for the Imposition of Ashes between 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sunday Services in Lent: February 21, 28, March 7, 14 8:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Holy Communion with choir (church school & childcare provided)
Holy Week & Easter services Palm Sunday: March 28 8:00 am 10:00 am 4:30 pm
Wednesday: March 31 7:00 am
Holy Communion followed by breakfast
Maundy Thursday: April 1 6:00 pm
Holy Communion with choir
Good Friday: April 2 9:15 am 11:00 am 12 noon
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Stations of the Cross for families and children followed by breakfast Solemn Liturgy with prayers and choir Good Friday Walk, meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, at St. Clair & Mt. Pleasant (walk will make stops at neighbourhood churches) God So Loved the World: Good Friday Concert Soloists and choir with guest artists
Holy Saturday: April 3 7:00 pm
Greg Carpenter, Associate Priest REMINDER NOTE Services will be at 8:00 am and 10:00 am February 7 through April 4
Holy Communion Holy Communion with choir (childcare provided) Jazz Vespers
Easter Vigil Confirmation with Bishop Patrick Yu followed by bubbly, hors d’oeuvres and “planting” of outdoor Easter decorations
Easter Sunday: April 4 8:00 am 10:00 am
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Holy Communion Holy Communion with choir (childcare provided)
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A Word from the Wardens We begin the New Year with many opportunities and challenges. On February 7th we shall begin a limited time experiment with two Sunday morning services instead of the current three. The return to two services, on a nine Sunday trial basis, is a response to a number of factors including: the unanimous recommendation of the Worship Committee; the desire by many to bring together what have become two separate congregations; financial considerations; declining attendance; and the workload that three services can mean for a reduced clergy. Remember that just two years ago we had three ordained members of clergy who could celebrate Communion. For financial reasons this was reduced to two in 2007 and, following the departure of The Reverend Greg Carpenter this year, will be reduced to one. In the normal course an incoming Curate may not be ordained to the priesthood for up to 12 months and, until his/her priestly ordination, is not able to celebrate Communion. A new Liturgy incorporating aspects of both the 9:15 and 11 am services will be introduced and will develop and evolve during the trial period. Provision is being made for constructive feedback and an open Parish Forum meeting will be held for discussion and to receive feedback about the two Sunday format. The date for this meeting has yet to be announced. While the number of services held in a church is a prerogative of the Incumbent it was decided by clergy and Corporation to seek input and feedback of parishioners on this issue.
being financially viable and are unable to sustain their operations. While Christ Church Deer Park has the benefit of financial reserves through our various funds (Endowment, 1870, and Building) we cannot rely on these resources indefinitely. The Operating Deficits that we have been sustaining for the past several years cannot continue. Now is the time to address this issue, develop a realistic financial plan and to take action. The challenge to each and every one of us is to become more actively involved in the life and activities of the church, to support the clergy, wardens and the various ministry heads at CCDP. In addition we must continue to provide financial support and to be willing to step forward, without being asked, and participate as a volunteer in one or more of our many activities. No longer can we “leave it to the next person” as the next person is you. The future of your church is what we collectively elect to make it. Mike Butler, Rector’s Warden, on behalf of the Wardens of Christ Church Deer Park Michael Butler Rector’s Warden
Innes van Nostrand Genevieve Chornenki Peoples’ Warden Deputy Warden
Annual Meeting of Vestry
The aforementioned Parish Forum, a successor to the former Parish Council, will begin after the co-chairs are elected at the Vestry in February. As described in the Information Evening session last September, the Parish Forum is expected to consist of approximately twenty persons and will have three meetings per year. The mandate of the Forum is to provide advice to the clergy and corporation on key issues that are important to the congregation and central to their interest. This will be an exciting opportunity to focus on some of the key challenges facing not only us at Christ Church Deer Park but other established and mainline Christian denominations in Canada as well. These include declining attendance and lower Sunday collections at a time when the need for our help in the community and elsewhere has never been greater. Going forward we have to face the inevitable fact that some churches will have to merge or close as they have ceased
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Sunday, February 21 12 noon Elliott Hall The annual meeting of Vestry takes place to: Review the year 2009 Approve the Budget for 2010 Appoint Chairs of Ministries Appoint and elect Churchwardens Bring new business to the congregation Sandwiches and refreshments will be served Donations will be accepted to cover costs A program for children and childcare will be available
Financial Forums February 14 After each morning worship 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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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?
Community Ministry
Join us! Every year before Vestry, the Nominating Committee seeks out people to serve on, or chair ministries. This year we have a new idea. Join us. There’s life here in what we do, how we get together, what gets done. Every group at CCDP welcomes members, but this year we are targeting some in particular. Communications: Feel like helping with the Herald? Could you add parish events to the website every month? Are you willing to photograph events with the Parish camera? Have you any marketing ideas? Have you an interest or experience in PR? Feel like you could help, learn or make a difference? Community: Do you like organizing social events? Do you like helping out at social events? Would you add supplies for events to your shopping list (and be reimbursed) Would you maintain the coffee team schedule? Could you buy supplies for the coffee hour (and be reimbursed)? Would you sign up to take on a month as part of the coffee hour team? Is there something else you see the need for in reaching out to our community? Chancel Guild: Would you like to learn more about the rituals of the service? Are you interested in learning more about flower arranging? Does the contemplation and spirituality of caring for the sacramental objects appeal to you? If you have answered yes to any of these, you are ready to join us. Please call or email: David Thornton, chair nominating committee, 416-489-6740 davidthornton@sympatico.ca or Jenny Rieger, 416-920-9296 jarieger@sympatico.ca
Holy Grounds Café IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL RELIEF and show of support, to simply announce in Church that we need volunteers to step up to help and, voila, by the end of the day, the calendar is full of volunteers! This activity, and your kind support, has saved hours of telephone work. You have volunteered to take shifts on duty. Thank you. Please continue to offer your assistance. Refreshment time is a valuable opportunity for fellowship that everyone enjoys. I am so grateful to you for creating some delightful social coffee time!
Pancake Supper Our annual Pancake Supper will be held on Feb. 16th this year. This festive and fun celebration is well attended and enjoyed by all... please save the date, and plan to come. If you have time to work the kitchen, please contact Samantha Caravan or Jayne Miles, through the Parish office.
Church Community Ministry Since 2003, it has been my absolute pleasure to work amongst you, ensuring that the Holy Grounds Café and our special events are well planned and well attended. My family and I shall miss this key role in the Church ministry, and I am thrilled to have had the honour of coming to know many of you. Thank you for supporting us. Our family has worked to do our very best towards creating a comfortable, working setting for you to mingle in and enjoy. Are you looking for a wonderful way, to support our Church community? Please remember that I am planning to step out of the role of Chair at our upcoming Vestry meeting. As for the “events” portion of the Chair’s role, we need some fresh ideas, and more hands. We have had some annual events that I hope will continue, but we also need to add some new events. Please consider leading us in the future of events at CCDP. Know that you won’t be alone in making wonderful things happen. Please contact me if you are interested. Jayne Miles Simpson 416-489-2400
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From the Upper Room
THE YEARS SEEM TO SLIP AWAY faster these days - this past year of PromiseLand has been a hive of activity. Drama continues to play a large part in PromiseLand, and over the year there were dramas on Epiphany, Palm Sunday and of course Christmas. The summer drama camp was lots of fun. The children have participated fully in services as readers and intercessors. The Cherub Choir was born and the children have enjoyed learning new songs for worship. Even the weather didn’t dampen the children’s enthusiasm when we celebrated the Blessing of the Animals indoors with Bishop Tottenham. I met Bubbles the Japanese fighting fish and Cocoa a brand new kitten. Now we look forward to Confirmation at the Easter Vigil on Saturday April 3rd at 7pm. Bishop Patrick Yu will join us as some young people take the next exciting step on their life long journey of faith exploration. I have been privileged to be part of Christ Church and especially part of the ongoing faith development of so many wonderful children. As some of you know I have been made an ordinand, which means that on Sunday May 2, at 4:30 pm I will be ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Colin Johnson. For me this is the fulfillment of a ten-year journey. There have been no definite decisions made about PromiseLand but, let me assure you that it will continue. The continued faith development of our children is something the wardens and indeed all of us hold dear. I do know that as long as whom ever succeeds me in the position has the same unwavering support from parents and parishioners as I did - they and PromiseLand will continue to flourish and grow. I am grateful for everything you have done for me and I honestly do not think there is a better place to be nurtured and formed as a priest. Thank you! Samantha Caravan, Director of Children’s Education
Lenten/Easter Schedule (all dates are Sunday’s unless otherwise indicated. Church at 10:00 am until Easter) Feb 7
Deep water
learning to swim.
Feb 14 Valentines Day
All you need is Love!
Feb 16 Tuesday
Pancake Supper: 5:30 - 7:00 pm Family Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm
Feb 21 1st Sunday in Lent
Annual Vestry meeting children’s program & lunch provided
Feb 28 2nd Sunday in Lent
Kids in church!!
Mar 7 3rd Sunday in Lent
Fig trees and vineyards ?
Mar 14 4th Sunday in Lent
The Prodigal son coming home.
Mar 21 5th Sunday in Lent
What really matters looking for the future
Mar 28 Palm Sunday
Following Jesus into Jerusalem
Apr 1
Maundy Thursday
6:00 pm
Apr 2
Good Friday
9:15 am Way of the Cross for families, followed by a delicious breakfast
Apr 3 Saturday
Easter Vigil: 7:00 pm Confirmation with Bishop Yu
Apr 4
Alleluia Party
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Easter Day
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Confirmation 2010 THE THEME THIS YEAR is ECHO - created in the image of God - called to love. Echo has started and the kids are in the process of putting together the final schedule. These are events that they will be leading in the parish over the course of Confirmation.
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Confirmation will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil on Saturday April 3, 2010, at 7:00 pm with Bishop Patrick Yu, Area Bishop of YorkScarborough. Resurrection Party to follow. Come and support the confirmation candidates as they take this important step. ECHO meets on Sunday mornings at 10 am in the library (lower level) on February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7. Who can attend? Great question - anyone! There is no prerequisite and no test to pass. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. I can be reached at the church extension 27 or by email: scaravan@thereslifehere.org.
How do some of the world’s most influential theological thinkers confront today’s reality? Come find out! Listen...discuss....contemplate Three Wednesday evenings in Lent February 24, March 3 and 10 7:30 - 9:00 pm Arthur Smith Room presented by the Learning Ministry
Group Art Shows
See you in the library. Samantha Caravan, Director of Children’s Education
Greetings All A NEW YEAR has brought many new challenges, both academically and in parish life. As you may have heard I have received confirmation, from the Archbishop’s office, that I will be ordained to the diaconate on Sunday, May 2nd, at 4:30 p.m. While I am looking forward, I am also very appreciative of where I am right now. Life is both busy, and exciting, but I have not missed the significance of being able to be a part of the life of Christ Church - a very active parish, filled with friendly people, from whom I look forward to learning a great deal. I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for the warm welcome I’ve received, and to say how much I look forward working with and learning from you. With warmest regards, Greg Fiennes-Clinton
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Contemplation and Meditation February 28 and March 7
Joy and Elation April 18 and April 25 Arthur Smith Room following Sunday services
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JANUARY 2010 and more volunteers! If you can help with either, we would be delighted to hear from you; please leave a message for the coordinators with Jean King, Parish Administrator at 416920-5211 ext 22.
Outreach
Facts and Figures Breakfasts are served alternate Saturdays in the Community Hall from 8 - 9.30 a.m.
Community Breakfast THE BREAKFAST PROGRAM began as a response to the priorities members of the congregation identified during the Strategic Planning Days held during 2006 and 2007. At CCDP we already had a proud record of local service through our “Out of the Cold” Program, and we also had an interested core of experienced volunteers at the ready. We now supplement Calvin Presbyterian’s long-running biweekly breakfast program by offering a similar meal on alternate Saturdays. Team leaders from both churches continue to communicate, and although both breakfast operations remain independent, we are proud of our ongoing ecumenical collaboration! The Community Breakfast program at CCDP is now well into its third successful year. Its two principal goals remain unchanged: to provide a biweekly hot breakfast for those in our community who need extra nutrition and to offer an opportunity for those at CCDP (and beyond) who would like to serve in a local ministry. The program benefits a vulnerable population, while allowing volunteers at CCDP to work out of their own church facility. It also addresses a less tangible, but still pressing need in the community - that of loneliness. It’s obvious on Saturday mornings that many of our “regulars” look forward to their time of fellowship in a friendly environment almost as much as they do to their generous portions of delicious scrambled eggs, sausages and toast. For this reason, providing a safe, family-like atmosphere in which to serve breakfast remains a priority. Guests are welcome to come just as they are: no payment is required, no personal questions are asked, nor any means test applied. Over time, this policy of inclusion has helped engender an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect between guests and team members alike, which we as volunteers work hard to sustain, and which the guests obviously appreciate. What’s ahead for 2010? We will serve breakfast ten times between January and the end of June 2010. Beyond that, our ability to continue this valuable program will depend, as always, upon the availability of sufficient financial and volunteer support. We need more of both - more money
We served five times between September and December 2009, for a total of 165 breakfasts to an average of 33 clients per session. On January 16, our first breakfast of 2010, we had 40 guests! As always, very special thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers who make the Community Breakfast program happen: Ann Atkins, John Darby, Ebie Dunbar, Joan Filip, Michael Gendron, Joy Graham, Alastair Grant, Margaret Heather, Nicholas Jackson, Elizabeth Joy, Anne Larkin, Naomi Macdonald, Joyce McIntee, Bettie Martindale, Edna Quammie. An extra- special thank you to the Rev. Greg Carpenter for his help and support. Ross Morrow and Vickie Grant
Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank SOME FACTS from President Paul McGrath’s Report: “...under the auspices of the Daily Food Bank, we operate an ‘Emergency Food Proagram’. This supplies groceries to households who have a place to live but whose income is frequently unsufficient to make ends meet; the result is, all too often, that they go hungry for a short period. This is the need that we attempt to fill. ...we have over 500 households (1 to 8 people) in our active files and see perhaps 300 of them 2 or 3 times each month. ...in 2009, we provided over 14,000 adults and children with groceries sufficient for 3 days; that amounts to food for 126,999 meals! This was up 10% from 2008 and we expect that 2010 will continue to see an increase in demand. ...the Daily Food Bank supplies about 60% of the food we distribute; local food drives, church collection baskets and donations of food from individuals contribute perhaps another 5%; the balance is purchased. In 2009, we spent amost $70,000 on food and supplies for our clients. These funds came from our sponsoring churches, their
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Help for Haiti
congregations and the larger community. ...We are a 100% volunteer organization with about 125 individuals giving of their time and talent. Turnover is very low, the key indicator of a happy and committed group of people. Our overheads are minimal and no-one is compensated in any form for their work at the Food Bank.” Please continue to donate non-perishable food items to help keep your Food Bank shelves filled. Place donations in the Food Bank bin in the Atrium. Cash donations may be forwarded to: COTH Food Bank c/o Timothy Eaton Memorial Church 230 St. Clair Ave. West Toronto ON M4V 1R5 Many thanks!
AS A RESULT of the massive earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, hundreds of people were buried alive, and thousands left injured and homeless. The Primate’s World Relief & Development Fund is the Anglican Church of Canada’s agency for development and relief, making financial and human resources available when such disasters occur. If you would like to make a donation through PWRDF, you may contact Jennifer Brown at (416) 924-9192 x320 or via the website: www.pwrdf.org. You may also mail a cheque, payable to PWRDF and marked “Haiti Earthquake”, to: The Anglican Church of Canada, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 3G2
Advocacy
Voices for Haiti
WE ARE COMING INTO a new season and with that comes new projects. Our support for agencies such as Citizens for Public Justice and so many others will of course continue, but, it would be great to expand on what we are already doing. I have spoken with our friends from some of the Churches on-the-Hill about pooling our resources on issues or public concerns which may come up and throwing in our support and vice versa to give the issue a louder voice. This could be as simple as posting a petition in each church to be signed by the interested members of the congregation. To expand on this idea, I would more than welcome your involvement. Anyone who is interested in this or any other issues requiring community support, please contact Michael Watson, info available from the parish office 416-920-5211 or email jking@thereslifehere.org
Saturday, February 6th 4:00 pm
The Larkin Singers, in conjunction with Christ Church Deer Park, will be hosting a concert, “Voices for Haiti.” Proceeds from the concert will assist the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, and their efforts already in place, to help the people of Haiti. This musical event will be general seating. Donations will be accepted at the door. More information can be found on the website www.thereslifehere.org or by contacting the Rev. Greg Carpenter at 416-920-5211 ext 31.
Still Available... Notecards featuring our Benedicite kneelers. On sale in the Holy Grounds Café on the first Sunday of each month through February and March (after the 10:00 am service), or in the office. Two each of three to a package, with envelopes: $9.00 Proceeds to the First Nations Outreach project.
DID YOU KNOW that Ontario is home to 9000 Haitians with 2,150 living in the GTA? Haiti is a country that has strived to overcome punishing debt, military invasion, crushing dictatorships and natural disasters from its beginnings...the recent earthquake is only the latest hurdle to overcome. It will take more than the world’s short term generosity (which is remarkable)...the Haitian people are amazingly resilient but assistance will be needed to rebuild infrastructure, health and education. Remember Haiti as time passes...the needs will remain for years to come.
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Where are they now?
The Rev. Sister Constance Joanna Gefvert
OVER THESE PAST few years, we have been blessed with the ministries and friendships of some remarkable theological students, Curates and Priest Associates. All have left a positive imprint on our spiritual experience here at CCDP.
Has been Honorary Assistant at Church of the Incarnation since November. CJ is still Coordinator of the Guest House and retreat ministry, (Sisters of St. John the Divine), teaching at Wycliffe, and doing spiritual direction.
The Rev. Jason Prisley Former Assistant Curate at CCDP has been appointed Priest-inCharge of Christ Church Stouffville. A Celebration of New Ministry for Jason will take place at Christ Church Stouffville on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7 pm.
The Rev. Matthew Cadwell Priest Associate, 2007-08, is now the Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
David Bryant Presently Assistant Curate, St. Luke’s East York, David will be ordained to the priesthood at St. Luke's Anglican Church, (904 Coxwell at Cosburn Ave.), on Sunday March 7 at 4 pm.
...and where are they going?
Jo-Anne Billinger Theological Student, is continuing her studies at Trinity College.
Greg Fiennes-Clinton Will be ordained to the diaconate for the Diocese of Toronto on Sunday, May 2nd, at 4:30 pm at St. James’ Cathedral, Toronto.
The Rev. Greg Carpenter Associate Priest, has been appointed the Incumbent of St. Jude's Anglican Church, Wexford as of May 1, 2010. Greg's last Sunday at Christ Church Deer Park will be Sunday, April 25.
Margaret Rodrigues Theological Student, is also continuing her studies at Trinity College as a postulant for the Diocese of Toronto.
Samantha Caravan Director of Children’s Education for 4 years, Samantha has resigned from her position as of April 2010. She will be ordained to the diaconate for the Diocese of Toronto on Sunday, May 2nd, at 4:30 pm at St. James’ Cathedral, Toronto.
Michelle Stanford Theological Student, will be ordained to the diaconate this spring in the Diocese of Niagara.
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The Gallery
Congratulations to Samantha Caravan and Greg Fiennes-Clinton who will be ordained to the diaconate on Sunday, May 2 4:30 pm St. James’ Cathedral.
THE CONGREGATION responded positively and enthusiastically to our Group Art Show held on the three Sundays of Advent. We also attracted new artists from within the congregation who were delighted at this opportunity to display their work to a very appreciative audience!
They extend their invitation to you to attend the service and a reception afterwards at CCDP in Elliott Hall.
Spring Rummage Sale! Saturday, April 17
Reminder!! KEEP US IN MIND when you do your Spring cleaning and plan to donate your: • Ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing & accessories; • White elephant items, jewellery, toys, linens and kitchenware; • For the Boutique - your previously loved and gently worn ladies’ clothing and assessories. Please...all items in clean and good condition.
We’ve added a few new volunteers to help us with the Visual Arts Program Initiative – and even a non-parishioner has come aboard to help us make this project a reality. The project of enhancing the ASR to display art in a memorable way, without upsetting the existing décor, has started afresh with two new enthusiastic and committed volunteers: Walter Blackwell and Mark Tearle.
Place your items in the Rummage Box in the Atrium. Questions? Call Rita Becker; 416-921-0883
Join Us! HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how so many events and programs that occur at the church come into being? ...and are so successful? It’s not magic. It’s the result of many hours of fellowship, fun and, yes, work. Involvement brings many rewards...friendship, a sense of making a difference and the glow of accomplishment.
Please check the page on the church website at http://christchurchdeerpark.org:80/artshow.htm for updates on this initiative. For comments, questions, suggestions or, if you would like to join our team, please contact Ramesh Kamath, Chair of the Visual Arts Program Initiative, at 416.964.9988 or rak05@acanac.net Thank you for your support!
Rummage Sale...Book Sale...Christmas Fair...we always welcome extra hands and ideas...yes, we work hard, but we also have lots of fun. Everyone is busy but, if asked, please give your reply serious thought before you answer. (Of course, there is nothing to stop you from just putting up your hand and saying, “I’m in”, or, “I have an idea”, either) Join us…you’ll love it!
The predominant feedback was that we need to have more of these shows. So, we are now organizing two more Group Art Shows: the first during two Sundays in Lent, Feb. 28th and Mar. 7th respectively, with the theme “Contemplation and Meditation” and the second on the two Sundays after Easter, April 18th and 25th, with a theme of “Joy and Elation”.
Participating artists to date: Brenda Bisiker Walter Blackwell Carol Knowlton-Dority Vivian Jenkinson Ramesh Kamath Dorothy Stewart Mark Tearle Vanessa Wells
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Encaustic paintings Fine Art Photography Oil on Canvas Watercolors Fine Art Photography Charcoals/Oil paintings Photography Photography
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JANUARY 2010 The Larkin Singers present
From the Organ Bench
A Lenten Prayer Music for Contemplation Saturday, February 27 4 pm at Christ Church Deer Park Admission is pay what you can
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne?” IT’S ONLY BEEN A SHORT TIME since the strains of “Auld Lang Syne” welcomed in 2010, and here at Christ Church Deer Park our music program is already back in full swing. Our Thursday Lunchtime Recital Series resumed on January 7th, as did our regular choir practices (6:30pm for the 9:15am Sunday choir and 7:15pm for the 11am Sunday choir) and our choristers are once again out in full force on Sunday mornings.
THE LARKIN SINGERS is a new and dynamic choir in Ontario. Composed of 20 singers from both Toronto and Ottawa, under the direction of Matthew Larkin, they celebrate the rich and varied music of the Anglican tradition. They made their first international tour in July 2009 to Bristol, England, where they acted as choir in residence at the stunning Bristol Cathedral. For more information please speak with Greg Carpenter or email larkinsingers@gmail.com
God So Loved the World: A Concert for Good Friday Friday, April 2 4:00 pm
To make the best use of our time, the two choir practice times listed above will change to a single choir practice on Thursday evenings (start time: 6:30pm) between February and Easter. This will enable the 9:15 and 11am choristers to join together to prepare the music they will sing at our 10am combined Sunday morning services. Planning ahead, the choir has already begun to rehearse music for our Good Friday concert: “God So Loved the World: A Concert for Good Friday”. The concert will have a Celtic flavour and will feature the soloists and choir of Christ Church Deer Park, duo-pianists George Vona and Lark Popov, and special guest, harpist Erica Goodman. More information about this concert will be available in the days to come, so please check the Music page of the CCDP website for updates.
Featuring: Soloists and Choir of Christ Church Deer Park Duo-pianists: George Vona and Lark Popov Special Guest: Harpist, Erica Goodman Free admission
Thursday Lunchtime Chamber Music Series Free concerts at 12:10 pm every Thursday. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy. February 4
Monica Zerbe, Mezzo-Soprano; Eric Robertson, piano
February 11
Cardinal Consort of Viols Sheila Smyth, Treble; Linda Deshman, Tenor; Sara Blake, Bass; Valerie Sylvester, Bass
Which reminds me - in case I haven’t had a chance to wish you this in person - Happy New Year!
February 18
Carmen Flores, viola; Megumi Okamoto, piano
Eric Robertson, Director of Music
February 25
Earl Brubacher, flute Eric Robertson, piano & organ
As I write this, Robbie Burns Day is just around the corner and I’ll be attending Burns Suppers where I’ll be enjoying “haggis, neeps, and tatties” and once again hearing the strains: “For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne.”
Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation
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JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s finest jazz musicians! January 31
Bob Brough Quartet Bob Brough, saxophone; Adrean Farrugia, piano; Artie Roth, bass; Terry Clarke, drums
February 14
Alex Dean Trio
March 14
Tribute to Horace Silver David Restivo, piano; Steve McDade, trumpet; Perry White. sax; Scott Alexander. bass; Brian Barlow, drums
March 28
Robi Botos Trio Robi Botos, piano; Frank Botos, drums; Attilla Darvis, bass
April 11
Tribute to Louis Armstrong Chase Sanborn, trumpet; Mark Eisenman, piano; Steve Wallace, bass; Brian Barlow, drums
Canadian Amateur Musicians CAMMAC Toronto Sunday, February 7 2:00 - 4:30 pm Conductor Alan Gasser directs World Music ONCE A MONTH, CAMMAC singers and instrumentalists get together at Christ Church Deer Park and “read through” a mass, cantata or opera (for choir and orchestra) under the direction of a professional choir director. The read-throughs are not intended as rehearsals and although we do not perform for any formal audience, listeners are welcome.
Faith & Film Festival Season 4 Wednesday February 10 - The Soloist (2009) dir. Joe Wright (117 min) Based on a book by journalist Steve Lopez, this film recounts the meeting in Los Angeles of Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) with a schizophrenic homeless violinist, Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx) who dreams of playing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Lopez wants to help the mentally disturbed man, and slowly a friendship grows between them. In the end, Lopez isn’t sure if his caring for Ayers has really helped him, but the musician’s genius has influenced the journalist in a positive way, hence the writing of his book. Wednesday April 21 2010 - The Pool (2007) dir. Chris Smith (98 min) A boy working in a hotel becomes obsessed with a swimming pool within an opulent estate in Panjim, Goa in India. His world changes as he meets the family living in the estate - a successful father and rebellious daughter. Slowly he gains their trust to edge closer to his fascination – but ends up with so much more. This winning film from the Sundance Film Festival will leave you refreshed by the generosity and potential of the human spirit. Films are shown in the Arthur Smith Room. Movie style refreshments (popcorn and cold drinks) are served. Free admission...all are welcome.
Remember to check our website for updates on these and other events. www.thereslifehere.org
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A word about change...
Lunchtime Lenten Series
AS WE CONTEMPLATE combining two of our Sunday morning services, many are concerned about the compromises in the liturgy that will likely result should our experimental period become permanent. There are those who are most comfortable with the contemporary service and those who cherish the traditonal liturgy and, for them, change is hard to comprehend.
hosted by The Anglican Church Women
The Liturgy...explained 12:30 - 1:00 pm Arthur Smith Room These ½ hour lunch-time presentations will explore the worship and liturgy of our church...how it evolved...how it enhances our spiritual experience.
The prayer book addressed the issue of liturgical change as far back as 1549(!). This quote can still be found on p. 717 BCP.
Tuesday, March 2
“And whereas in this our time, the minds of men are so diverse, that some think it a great matter of conscience to depart from a piece of the least of their Ceremonies, they be so addicted to their old customs; and again on the other side, some be so newfangled, that they would innovate all things, and so despise the old, that nothing can like them, but that is new: it was thought expedient, not so much to have respect how to please and satisfy either of these parties, as how to please God, and profit them both.”
A Brief History of Liturgy Tuesdays, March 9, 16 and 23 Explanations of portions of the liturgy: creeds, confessions, eucharistic prayers and music Presenters Canon Judy Rois, Rector The Rev Greg Carpenter, Associate Priest The Rev Dr Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music Everyone welcome. Come and bring your lunch. Coffee & Tea will be served.
Judging by the response, comments and suggestions of those who attended the information meeting on January 26th, it would appear that this congregation is prepared to try to “please God”.
Student Drama Mission Trip in Antigua July 22 - August 9, 2010
Welcome to the Book Club We invite all those who enjoy reading books to come to the next meeting on Tuesday, February 23 (note change in day) at 7:30 in the Arthur Smith Room. We’ll be discussing “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro Join us for lively conversation, refreshments and wine, or your own choice of beverage. For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
This Academic Mission Trip will gather students together from Canada and various parts of the Caribbean for an international learning experience following Canadian and International academic standards. Courses will be offered in Grade 10 Leadership and Peer Development and Grades 9, 10, 11 Open Drama. Each credit course follows curriculum guidelines set by the Ontario Ministry of Education, are recognized nationally and internationally and can be applied toward High School diplomas. Weekends will have a balance of ministry in churches, community service projects and rest and relaxation For information contact Pastor John Scott at Cornerstone Preparatory School at (416) 977-1204 or Vanessa Wells at v.wells@hotmail.com or speak to her at church.
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Christmas at Christ Church Deer Park
From decorating the tree during Advent (thanks to Carol Knowlton-Dority and PromiseLand) and the always wonderful Christmas Eve Pageant to the visit of the Magi, the Christmas season was a-bustle with anticipation and celebration.
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PARISH REGISTER
Deadline for the next HERALD is March 31
Baptism
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory? An historical fact? Please speak to one of the clergy or to the Editor.
Patrick Michael Taylor Carly Archibald Gillanders Quinn Archibald Gillanders Paige Alexis Lazier
Articles and announcements may be submitted at any time up to the deadline. Just leave in the box in the Atrium or e-mail the editor at joyceian@sympatico.ca
In Memoriam Sheila Shotton
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