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Kevin’s
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Tel: 416.920.5211
Fax: 416.920.8400 WE USUALLY CELEBRATE the beginning of a new year on January 1. Within church
www.thereslifehere.org circles, we may even regard the First Sunday of Advent as New Year’s Day, as we
We welcome your submissions. turn the page of the liturgical calendar. But for most of us, the most poignant new
E-mail:
jking@thereslifehere.org beginning of each year is Labour Day. As September arrives, we leave behind the
or the editor (e-mail below). lazy days of summer, and re-engage the busyness of work, school, meetings and
PARISH CLERGY programs. We set our sights on the future, and the activities which lie ahead.
Rector
The Rev. Kevin Robertson In our own parish, the clergy, churchwardens and staff have also been preparing for
Associate Priest new programs and initiatives this fall. You can read more about these within the
The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon pages of this newsletter – Christian education series, “Faith in Film” nights, YAL
Assistant Curate breakfasts, Promiseland events, and musical performances. But I also want to tell
The Rev. Julie Meakin you about some conversations which have been taking place at the Corporation
Honorary Assistants
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater
level this summer. Since late June, the clergy and churchwardens have been reading
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, and discussing two books which deal with some exciting possibilities for our church
Ecumenical Partner community. The titles are “The Practicing Congregation” and “Christianity for the
Organist & Director of Music Rest of Us”, by the American Episcopal author Diana Butler Bass. In her books
Eric Robertson (available at the Anglican Book Centre), she casts a vision for the future of liberal
Director of Children’s Education mainline Christianity. Using ten “healthy” congregations from a variety of mainline
Hilary Keachie
denominations, she observed and studied the elements that contributed to the
CORPORATION
vibrancy of each community. From her research, she recognized ten distinct signposts
Rector’s Warden (Property)
Walter Blackwell for renewal. Some of these signposts are easily recognizable here at Christ Church
People’s Warden (Finance) Deer Park, while others may not be. Our hope is to engage the entire parish in this
Robert Morrow process of renewal, as we rediscover who we are and who we are called to be. The
Deputy Warden (Human Resources)
Carolyn Kearns
Corporation is currently developing a plan to bring this conversation to the parish
Member-at-Large (Parish Forum) this fall. Stay tuned to the Sunday bulletin and the website for more details.
Genevieve Chornenki
For those of you who have been away at the cottage for the summer, you will see
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
some new faces at the front of the church when you return. In July, we welcomed
Editor
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca)
new clergy to our ministry team. The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon joins us
Members as our Associate Priest (part-time), and the Reverend Julie Meakin as our new
Henry Zaluski, Assistant Curate. Douglas will be primarily responsible for areas of Christian
Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski, education and pastoral care, while Julie will be involved in all levels of parish
Peter Curzon, Kate Rieger
ministry as she grows into ordained ministry. Julie became a deacon in May, and
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Brian Dench will eventually be ordained to the priesthood. We welcome Douglas and Julie,
PARISH STAFF and are grateful for the gifts that they bring to this community.
Parish Administrator & Rector’s Assistant Finally, I want to share once again the amazing results of the recent “Our Faith –
Jean King
Our Hope: Re-Imagine Church” campaign. Through the spring and early summer,
Sexton
Denis Delisle we asked all parishioners to support this initiative, which will strengthen our own
parish, and also support the wider Church. You responded with amazing generosity!
Our goal was $705,000, but we far surpassed that by reaching over $850,000. A
significant amount will be returned to the parish for our own needs; the remainder
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is available to us, by application, for new and innovative made by the surrounding culture in the early days of the
ministries and “fresh expressions” of church. Thank you to Church. In my short time here I have already seen this in
all those who supported this campaign, and special thanks to abundance – how you care for one another in many and
co-chairs David Moore and Bob Hutchison, and the mem- often quiet ways. I know that this care extends to those
bers of the Campaign Executive Committee. in the community as well, as seen in the church’s many
outreach ministries. In the early church this care for one
This is a very exciting time in the life of our parish. We are
another attracted many people to this strange group of peo-
setting a vision for the future, and putting in place the
ple who sang, ate, prayed, read Scripture, and worshipped
resources to support that vision, and God has blessed us
together. I am fortunate to have the guidance and direction
abundantly. In this new year, let us rise to the challenges
not only of Kevin, but also of Canon Douglas Graydon in
and opportunities which lie ahead, and renew ourselves in
the important work of pastoral ministry.
service to God and to one another.
I have deep roots in the church. My grandfather and uncle
Yours faithfully,
served in the Ottawa Diocese, and my uncle was in charge
of Canterbury House (like Anglican Book Centre) for
many years. My mother is celebrating her 25th year of
The Reverend Kevin Robertson, Rector ordination to the priesthood which included seven years as
Chaplain at Bishop Strachan School.
My father is a retired high school history teacher and my
A Minute with sister is an English Professor at University of South Florida.
My husband Giorgio works at Princess Margaret Hospital
Deacon Meakin and I am so grateful for his loving support.
I come to the ministry having taught English as a Second
Language at Thornlea Secondary School for 22 years and
so am looking forward to working with Hilary Keachie and
the young people of the parish very much!
JUST OVER TWO MONTHS HAVE PASSED since I started here I also come with an interest in prayer and spirituality.
as your Assistant Curate, and I feel very blessed to be a ”Spiritual practices” has become a common phrase in our
part of Christ Church Deer Park. During this time I have culture, but not usually with reference to Christianity! Our
preached, coordinated Prayers of the People, led a Morning Christian tradition is rich in spiritual practices and I hope
Prayer service, visited parishioners, worked with the Art to explore some of these with you in the coming months.
and Spirituality Committee, and been involved in exciting As I sit here in my office I see many people walking by –
discussions about church renewal with Kevin and the people who long to know that someone cares about them,
wardens. I want to thank each and every one of you for people who seek healing, people who seek meaning in life,
your warm welcome and for your patience with me as I people carrying burdens of many kinds...people who
“learn the ropes” with regard to Sunday services and parish hunger for “good news.” The banners that hang on the
life. Thank you to Jean King for helping me get settled, front of the church convey a vital message – there’s life
and a special thank you to Kevin for his encouragement here, and that is true because the Spirit of Christ lives in
and support as I begin this new and exciting phase of our hearts. May we come to know and appreciate more
ministry. and more deeply this great treasure of Christian life and
The word “curate” comes from the Medieval Latin cūrātus faith. May people be drawn to this place where there is
meaning “one responsible for the care/cure of souls. Later compassion, joy, and fullness of life.
in 16th century England it came to mean an assistant to a I look forward to getting to know you and hope that
parish priest. The responsibility for the “care of souls” is a you will feel welcome to pop by my office or contact me
high calling and I consider it a tremendous privilege to be anytime.
part of people’s lives -whether this involves rejoicing, grieving,
or all the states we experience as human beings. This is Cheers!
the wonderful thing about Christian community, that we
share our life’s journey together as a pilgrim people. “See
how they love one another” was one of the observations The Reverend Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate
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lead worship and take action in our community. It’s also a
whole lot of fun!
Bible Lunch & Learn:
3rd Sunday of the month, 11:30-1pm
(Fall dates:: Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th, Dec. 16th}
Movies & Socials:
1st Friday of the month (evening)
(Fall dates:: Sept. 7th, Oct. 5th, Nov. 2nd, Dec. 7th)
Community action:
dates to be determined.
HAPPY SEPTEMBER!
As you can see, there’s lots going on and lots to look
IT SURE IS HARD TO BELIEVE that summer is drawing to a
forward to. And I for one, can’t wait to get started!
close. It seems like just yesterday we were blowing bubbles
and drawing with chalk at our June BBQ! To ease the Hilary Keachie, Director of Children’s Education
transition into fall (and maybe even garner a wee bit of
excitement), we have lots of interesting and fun events
planned for the kids and youth of Christ Church Deer Park.
Since September feels like, and often really is, a new
beginning for so many of us, the kids of PromiseLand will
embark on their own journey to the beginning. The
beginning of the Bible that is. We will spend the month
of September exploring the Book of Genesis. There are
such great stories, characters and lessons and what better
time to read and learn about the beginning of our Holy
Book. We will focus specifically on the family relationships
and sibling dynamics of a pair of twins, two sisters and 12
The
brothers. Can you guess who those will be? Bonus points
if you can name all 12 brothers :) Blessing
In September we will also celebrate our furry (and scaly)
friends! On Saturday September 22nd, CCDP will host
our annual Blessing of the Animals service. It’s a really fun
of
and meaningful service for the whole family and a great
opportunity to meet each other’s pets!! Animals
In October, the kids of PromiseLand will learn about 3 Saturday, September 22
famous Saints, all of whom had very interesting and 10:30am
unusual lives (and deaths for that matter). We will start
with St. George and his dramatic slaying of the dragon and
On the side lawn.
then move on to St. Catherine and St. Luke. Throughout
the unit, we will play games, make crafts and sing songs Bring your furry or scaly family
to illuminate the lives of these important figures in our pet for a blessng...
Christian history. This exploration will aim to give the Followed by refreshments.
kids a background for All Saints Day and maybe also some
costume ideas for the November 4th intergenerational Everyone is Welcome!
service!
Young Anglican Leaders (YAL) will start up again in Bring your friends
September for youth ages 12 to 15 years old. This is an and neighbours.
opportunity to hang out with teens, talk about the Bible,
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access further funds to finance other initiatives that are
A Word from within the goals of the campaign. These funds will assist
CCDP with its goals of keeping our parish strong, continuing
the Wardens to teach our faith, and reaching out to those in need.
Thank you for your generous participation!
Growing the parish has been a top priority identified during
the past few years. Corporation has met almost weekly
during the summer to begin a process for “Planning for
Growth” at CCDP. At the suggestion of Susan Graham
THERE HAVE BEEN NO SUMMER DOLDRUMS at Christ Walker, we started by reading two books by Diana Butler
Church Deer Park. Bass, “The Practicing Congregation” and “Christianity for
the Rest of Us”. This exercise led to an in-depth discussion
First came all the changes with our clergy. We bid a of her “Ten Signposts of Renewal”, which cover many areas
heartfelt farewell to Samantha on May 27 and many including worship, welcoming, teaching, spirituality and
parishioners from CCDP attended her “Celebration of outreach. We then made a very preliminary list of initiatives
New Ministry” at St. John’s, West Toronto on June 17. to support these signposts. In the fall, we will discuss how
It was a joyous occasion and we know Samantha will do best to get the broader CCDP community involved in this
great things at her new parish. In the beginning of July renewal process, to ensure that the parish will be strong and
we had the pleasure of welcoming back Douglas Graydon able to fulfill its mission in the future.
as our Associate Priest and introducing Julie Meakin as our
new Assistant Curate. Under the strong leadership of our We look forward to a busy autumn!
Rector, Kevin Robertson, we have a great team guiding Walter Blackwell Rob Morrow Carolyn Kearns
us here at CCDP. Rector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden
Our finances as of July 31 are more or less on budget. Genevieve Chornenki
Revenue is slightly above and expenses are slightly below Member-at-Large
budget. There has been a significant move to credit card
and pre-authorized payments which noticeably has
smoothed our summer cash flow situation. If parishioners
maintain their givings during the rest of 2012, we should
achieve our goal of having another deficit free year.
Looking for
The roof contractor, Roof Tile Management, has completed an Interesting
the repairs of the vulnerable areas over the west slopes of Day Trip?
the transept roofs and along the east edge of Elliott Hall.
It is the opinion of the Property Committee that this work
The St. Andrew’s Group has an interesting and eclectic
has been well done in a timely manner. As well, the work
schedule lined up, organized through Seniors Carefree
was completed within budget. As expected, the Building
Travel.
Fund is now almost depleted and Corporation will be
considering proposals for the replenishment of these funds September 18 Pirates of Penzance (Stratford Festival)
on an annual basis to ensure that our property is well December 4 Cathedral of Christ the King (tour and
maintained in the future. organ recital) & Dundurn Castle
On another positive financial note, CCDP has completed (Victorian Christmas Decorations and
fundraising for the Diocesan “Our Faith – Our Hope: Re- lunch at Mandarin restaurant) - Hamilton
Imagine Church” campaign. Currently we have raised about
125% of our assigned goal of $705,000 and donations are If interested, please call Mary Belanger - 416-487-2511
still coming in. The generosity of our parishioners has been for details, or speak to her on Tuesdays when the St.
amazing and is most encouraging. Close to $400,000 will Andrew’s group gathers (in Elliott Hall, between 10am -
be returned directly to CCDP over the next few years to 1pm).
fund initiatives outlined in our Parish Case Statement. In
addition, CCDP has the opportunity to make proposals to
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Outreach Doug’s
Discourse
OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS are in place and running well: IT IS SUCH A PLEASURE FOR ME to return to Christ Church
Deer Park. I was very happy to accept Reverend Kevin
The Saturday Morning Breakfast program starts again on
Robertson’s invitation to join the CCDP staff and I look
September 15th and continues through to June 2013, on
forward to many opportunities of reacquainting friend-
every second Saturday.
ships and relationships as the fall unfolds.
The Churches on-the-Hill (COTH) Food Bank takes
In conversations with Kevin, it is our hope that I can
place in Timothy Eaton and is supported by our Parish
explore the possibility of developing a pastoral care program
with cash from our Outreach budget and our generous
within the parish. Such a program would embrace the
donors, food from the neighbourhood food drive and food
time honoured ministries of healing within our faith which
donations through Promiseland and our parishioners.
include pastoral visiting, lay anointing and prayer. Beginning
Faithworks – We will plan a Faithworks Sunday later in sometime after Thanksgiving, a series of discussion groups
the year in order to continue our support of the Toronto will be scheduled after Sunday services exploring the various
Urban Native Ministry and their other good works. dimensions of healing ministries. From such conversations
Classroom Feeding Project – We are assisting Drew it is my hope to facilitate a small group of parishioners
Buckingham, a teacher in the Jane Finch area, with money who wish to be part of a healing ministries program at
to provide breakfast for his pupils who arrive at school with CCDP. Announcements will be forthcoming.
empty stomachs. This is making such a difference with the Another area of my work will be adult education. It is my
children’s ability to learn. hope that together, Kevin, Julie and I can facilitate an
The Malawi Prenatal and AIDs dietary feeding program engaging series of discussion groups and learning opportu-
is going well. We are due to send another $5000 soon so nities over the coming year. One of my fondest memories
that this program will continue. We also plan and hope to of CCDP was the engaging programs of learning Samantha
send some of our young people to Africa in August 2013. Caravan and Tom Greene offered CCDP during Advent
and Lent. I look forward to being part of such programming
Cooking Class – It was a great success for 10 people, again.
whose fees more than covered all the expenses and they
were pleased to donate the surplus to the Malawi Fund. If I have always believed that, for me, the most satisfying
there is enough interest, the volunteers would be delighted ministry occurs when it happens in partnership with others.
to have another program this year. I believe deeply that faith flourishes when it is a shared
ministry embedded and nurtured within a community of
We will have an Outreach meeting on Thursday, believers. I witness this belief every time we worship or
September 13th, 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Board Room,and gather to learn about our faith together. I believe Christ is
would welcome anyone who has an interest in outreach made manifest amongst us every time we minister to the
and/or has an idea for an outreach project that we can needs of others together as a community of believers.
implement at CCDP.
I have enjoyed my summer with you and look forward to
Please call me: being part of CCDP once again.
JR Thornton
416 489 6740
The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon,
Associate Priest
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Repair the slate roof along the East Slope of Elliott Hall,
Property at the junction between the eves troughs and the dog house
mechanical unit
Report In addition, some recently completed summer property
repairs consisted of the following:
The Basement Washrooms just outside the Community
Hall were painted
THE CCDP PROPERTY COMMITTEE has been very busy The Elevator was serviced with the installation of a new
the last few months supervising several Church property pressure sensor as required by the Technical Standards
projects. The committee is please to announce that the and Safety Authority (TSSA)
new slate roof is now installed. The entire slate roof All Washrooms received some minor retrofit plumbing
project was completed in just over four weeks this past repairs
June, and addresses many water leak problems of the last
Several Exterior Doors were cleaned and varnished
several years. Total project cost was $ 79,000 plus tax.
Special thank-you is extended to CCDP Property
After a comprehensive review of three commercial roof
Committee members Jean King, Arthur Huycke and
quotations, Roof Tile Management was selected to com-
Walter Blackwell for their conscientious research, and
plete this roof project. Roof Tile Management specializes
continuous hard work regarding the slate roof project.
in slate roof repairs and replacement for heritage buildings.
Don Dority
The following work was conducted:
Chair,. CCDP Property Committee
Install a new slate roof on the North West Transept and
Nave of the Church, and the South West Transept and
Nave of the Church (Note: These two critical areas are
directly above the CCDP organ, and because of the roof A Thought...
design, this area has the greatest accumulation of ice and The window through which we look...
snow in the winter months)
A young couple moved into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while they were eating breakfast,the
young woman saw her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
‘That laundry is not very clean,” she said. “She doesn’t
know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better
laundry soap.”
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry,
the young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see
a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband,
“Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder
who taught her this.”
The husband said ”I got up early this morning and
cleaned our windows.”
And so it is with life.
What we see when watching others depends on the
window through which we look.
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the aphorism “One is nearer to God in a garden than
Social Matters anywhere else on Earth.”
We are invited, then, to shape a life-enhancing culture that
will care for Earth. 2012 is also the International Year of
Sustainable Energy for all. What would abundant, affordable,
safe, enduring energy look like? The sun ensures an
inexhaustible supply. Wind, solar, hydro, geo-thermal, bio-
mass: energy for all peoples everywhere, if human ingenuity
TIME FOR CREATION persists in finding the way. And there is growing urgency
THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES has called for the that we take action to meet our needs by non-CO2 polluting
period September 1 to October 4 to be observed as a Time means, as we inescapably face the climate crisis now
for Creation. There’s a background to this ecumenical call. manifest in hotter summers and violent weather. A cleaner,
Years ago in 1989 the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch greener, and more just world depends on all of us. The
proclaimed September 1 as a day of prayer for the environ- Earth is our common neighbourhood and taking collective
ment. That calendar day marks the start of the Orthodox action through our governments is our responsibility. I
Church year, which begins with a commemoration of how think we need to pray: “Create in us a new heart and a new
God created the world. October 4 is the day when Western vision so that through your spirit we may renew the face of
Christians remember Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Earth.”
animals and author of the Canticle of Creatures. Phyllis Creighton
“O God, give us your love for the whole of Creation,” is
the heartfelt response of the intercessory prayers offered for
this period by the WCC, on its website. If you want to
look it up, click on: Fashions for Haiti
www.oikoumene.org/en/events-sections/countdown-to- in support of
climate-justice/time-for-creation.html
The marvellous diversity of Earth reflects the wonder
“From Tents to Schools”
and greatness of God. The abundance of God’s gifts in
Creation calls us to be generous and to share our bounty ON A WARM NIGHT IN JUNE, a lively crowd gathered in
with those left out in our unequal and unjust world. The the Arthur Smith Room amd Elliott Hall to enjoy all
dependence of all life on that abundance tells us to take things Haiti...food, drink, music and a fashion show.
only what we need and to use what we take so that future It was a wonderful collaboration between CCDP and
generations in the web of life can still enjoy Creation’s the Haitian community. Spotted assisting in the kitchen
blessings. We need to understand imaginatively the meaning were Pearl Cooke and Maxine Henry. Dr. Pierre, Consul
of living on “our fragile island home,” as the Book of General of Haiti, a;so brought us up to date on school
Alternative Services puts it. building progress since the devastating earthquake.
We depend on Earth for our flourishing, and we are the
thinking part of the myriad of life God delighted in creating.
In the great Creation story, God is the gardener who
established Eden, made Adam – humankind – and told us
to care for it. What must a gardener do? You need a plan,
and it must be practical: you have to take account of
conditions – light, water, drainage, the soil, minerals, and
means to nurture growth. You must supply imagination, a
practical sense of what is possible and of limits, hard work,
the will to prune and to acknowledge mistakes, hope, and
patience. But most of all you need the faith to trust in the
miracle of life and to wait, the love of beauty, and the sense
of wonder at the miracle of growth. Ponder the truth in
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FALL
RUMMAGE
SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
9:00am - 12:30pm #10-71 Lillian Sarafinchan
MARK THE DATE IN YOUR CALENDARS NOW
for the best sale in the city...tell your
The Gallery
In the Arthur Smith Room
friends and neighbours too.
And...there is still time to drop off your Life’s Energy
gently used and no longer needed items: Paintings by
Men’s. women’s and childrens clothing, Lillian Sarafinchan
(meet the artist on Sunday, September 9)
Treasures, jewllery,
toys and games. We invite you to view this Exhibition
Sunday, September 9 - Sunday, October 16
Questions?
Want to help?
Talk to Maxine Henry, Chair
416-590-1008
maxinethemaximizer@yahoo.ca
PARISH REGISTER
Baptism
Charlotte Eliza Margaret Munro
Adrian Nicolas Taylor Belan
Aleksandra Matilda Bisiker
Oscar Philipps Bisiker
Spencer Elliott Lee
Christ Church Deer Park In Memorium
and Janet Digby Zimmerman
Nine Sparrows Art Foundation William Gordon Francis
present Edward Cartwright Cayley
A Concert of Remembrance
Friday, November 9
7:30 pm
A concert of readings amd music
feasturing
The Choir of Christ Church Deer Park
Brendan Cassin, trumpet, Lark Popov, piano,
and the young, award-winning Canadian baritone,
Geoffrey Sirett
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From the
Organ Bench
THE CHRIST CHURCH 2012/13
CHORAL SEASON officially begins on JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular
September 13th at 6:30pm with the service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city
resumption of our weekly choir and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s
practices with the full choir being finest jazz musicians!
back in church on September 16th.
Sept. 9 Mike Murley, saxophone
In addition to singing for us every
David Occhipinti, guitar
Sunday, our choir will also be taking
part in several special musical events Sept. 23 Tribute to Cannonball Adderley
this fall. Brian Barlow Quintet
The first of these events takes place on November 9th at Oct. 14 Bob Brough Quartet
7:30pm, when Christ Church and Nine Sparrows Arts Adrean Farrugia, piano;
Foundation will present “A Concert of Remembrance”. Artie Roth, bass; Terry Clarke, drums;
Along with the CCDP choir, this concert of readings and Bob Brough, saxophones
music will feature Brendan Cassin (trumpet), Lark Popov Oct. 28 Joe Sealy, piano
(piano), and the young award-winning Canadian baritone, Paul Novotny. bass
Geoffrey Sirett. For further information about “A Concert of
Remembrance”, please visit the Nine Sparrows Arts
Foundation website at: www.9sparrowsarts.org
In addition, the CCDP choir will once again this year be
participating in the annual televised City Carol Sing held at
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This year’s concert,
presented in co-operation with Citytv, will be taking place
on Saturday, December 15th beginning at 2pm with proceeds
from the concert being donated to the Churches-on-the-Hill
Food Bank.
The musical year ahead will also include our free weekly
recital series, Lunchtime Chamber Music. The first recital
of the autumn portion of the series will be performed by
Trio Kokopelli (Alhelí Pimienta Barajas, flute and alto flute;
Catherine Gray, viola; Ko-Ni Choi, harp) and will take place
Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but
on Thursday, October 4 beginning at 12:10pm.
want to help out? Feeling new, but want to join in? Been here
In closing, I’d like to thank the Christ Church Summer a while, but haven’t been involved? Have ideas to share?
Singers for their weekly musical contribution every Sunday
during July and August and to welcome back to the rest of
our choristers who have returned after their summer break.
Join us!
THERE’S LIFE HERE in what we do, how we get together
If you’re interested in joining the choir or finding out more and what gets done.
about the Christ Church music program, please contact me
through the Music page of the CCDP website. New members are always welcome to join any group at
CCDP...choose one that interests you.
Eric N. Robertson, Organist & Director of Music
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Welcome to the Christmas
Book Club
We invite all those who enjoy reading books
to come to our meetings at
7:30 pm
in the Arthur Smith Room
Fair
Saturday, December 1
Wednesday, September 26 THERE IS STILL ENOUGH TIME and so many ways
We will be discussing books that each of us chose to that you can help us get ready for the Christmas
read during the summer. Fair.
We will also choose the book (to be announced later) Love to knit? Pick up a Christmas tree decoration
for the October 31st meeing pattern from from Emily Chatten.
The date for the November meeting Enjoy sewing and crafts? Here are some ideas for
will be confirmed in due course. small projects to keep you busy on a rainy day:
Advent Calendar; felt Christmas decorations;
Join us
Christmas tree skirts; Christmas baby bibs; stuffed
for lively conversation, refreshments and wine,
animals; finger puppets; pin cushions; cat & dog
or your own choice of beverage.
toys.
For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
Doing some end-of-summer cleaning? We need 4-
ply yarn, Christmas fabric, ribbon, flowerpots and
vases to be used for Christmas flower arrangements.
If you have any craft questions for the Christmas
Fair, please call Emily Chatten at 416-792-8108,
Start planning your tables now for email: elwchatt@gmail.com or speak to her after
the ever-popular any service.
Stay tuned for upcoming craft evenings and after-
Bridge Luncheon noons...no experience necessary. Watch for details
in upcoming bulletins.
Monday, November 2
Tickets, $25/person
For tickets or further details
Nancy Pickering 416-781-8698
Thanks for supporting the Christmas Fair!
Barbara Johnston & Debbie Wilkinson, Co-chairs
Volunteers Needed!
TAKE A TURN at the Holy Grounds Café...with a friend, as
a family...it’s fun and your efforts are always appreciated.
Please sign up on the sheet just inside the kitchen or speak Remember to check our website for
to Jane Miles Simpson. updates on these and other events.
www.thereslifehere.org
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Faith &
Film
Festival
Season 7
JOIN US AGAIN in the Arthur Smith Room on Tuesday
evenings for an entertaining, thought-provoking film,
Hark! Consider advertising
followed by discussion...movie style refreshments served.
Free admission...all are welcome. (Donations to help
in the HERALD.
defray costs are gratefully accepted) HERALD is published 6 times per year; Sept/Oct;
Nov/Dec: Jan/Feb: April/May: June/July. Ad rates are
Tuesday, September 18 - 7pm very reasonable...we can even design your ad if required.
Elizabeth (1998) And... since the HERALD is posted in full to our website
dir. Shekhar Kapur, 124 min. www.thereslifehere.org your advertisements will also get
This beautifully detailed film exposure on the internet.
follows the rise to power of For details and rates contact Elisabeth Lundar in the
Elizabeth 1. The main focus Parish Office.
is the endless attempts by her
council to marry her off, the
Catholic hatred of her and her
romance with Lord Robert
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Deadline for the next HERALD is November 7
Dudley. Some called her the
“heretic Queen” because of the DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature
ascendancy of the Church of on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory?
England during her reign. An historical fact? Please speak to one of the clergy or
to the Editor.
Articles and announcements may be submitted at any
Tuesday, October 16 - 7pm
time up to the deadline. Just leave in the box in the
I’ve Loved You So Long (2008)
Atrium or e-mail the editor at joyceian@sympatico.ca
(Il y a Longtemps que je t’aime)
Dir. Phillipe Claudel, 115 min.
A woman, recently released from
prison after a long term, struggles
to reconnect and interact with
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