1. SERVICES THIS WEEK
Wednesday, October 9
7: 30 am - Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Reverend Robert Gorham
Sunday, October 13 - Harvest Thanksgiving
8 am & 10 am - Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon
Readings: Philippians 4:4-9, Psalm 66:1-11,
John 6:25-35
The Blessing of Animals!
Please join us today at 12:30 pm for the annual
service of the Blessing of Animals. This service
takes place near the Feast Day of St. Francis of
Assisi, and it celebrates the wonderful diversity of
God’s creation. Refreshments for two-legged and
four-legged animals will be served afterwards. All
are welcome.
PARISH CLERGY
416-920-5211
www.christchurchdeerpark.org
The Reverend Kevin Robertson, Rector ext. 26
The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest ext. 27
The Reverend Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate ext. 31
The Reverend Dr. Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant
The Reverend Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
(United Church of Canada)
PARISH STAFF
Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music ext. 25
Natalie Kemp, Director of Children’s Education
Paul Marritt, Director of Parish Operations ext. 22
Elisabeth Lunder, Bookkeeper ext. 32
Denis Delisle, Custodian ext. 35
CHURCHWARDENS
Genevieve Chornenki, Rector’s Warden 416 975-9898
Carolyn Kearns, People’s Warden 416 488-7436
Robert Morrow, Finance Warden/Treasurer 416 421-7017
Henry Zaluski, Deputy Warden 416 485-2802
Name Tags - If you would like a CCDP nametag, we invite you
to call the parish office and we would be happy to make one
for you. Please call 416-920-5211 (ext. 22) or email:
pmarritt@christchurchdeerpark.org
Large print Orders of Service are available from the
Sidespeople.
Free Sunday parking is available on Sunday mornings (up to
1:30 pm) at the public parking lot, just across from the church
on Heath Street. Stamp your parking ticket using the church
address stamp found on the table at the Bell tower door.
After Church go to the customer service office with your
validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Please
park only on the lower levels.
Please do not leave valuables unattended.
CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 6, 2013
PromiseLand (church school for children, kindergarten to grade
9) meets in the Chapel of St. Nicholas on the lower level during
the 10 am service.
The Nest (certified childcare for infants to age 4) is open
during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. We invite you to stay
for refreshments after the service at Holy Grounds Café in
Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
This Week at Christ Church Deer Park
Monday – Oct 7
Yoga – 9:30 am
Intro. to Meditation - 11:15 am
AA – noon
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Toronto Classical Singers – 6:30 pm
AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm
Thursday – Oct 10
Yoga – 9:30 am
Lunchtime Chamber Music – 12:10pm
OA – 12:15 pm
Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
Tuesday – Oct 8
Current Events 9 pm
ACW – 12 noon
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Underearners Anon –6 pm
Friday– Oct 11
AA – Miracle Group – 12:15 pm
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
Wednesday – Oct 9
Holy Eucharist – 7:30 am
Staff Meeting – 10 am
AA – noon & 7 pm
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Contemplative Knitting – 5:45 pm
Phoenix CA – 7 pm
Yoga – 7 pm
Saturday, Oct 12
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2. Sunday, October 20th at 4:30 pm
The Mark Eisenman Quintet
Sunday Children’s Programs
 The Nest is our certified childcare program designed for
children under the age of 4. The Nest opens prior to the 10:00
service in our nursery space on the third floor. Tuta Shurdha
is our certified Nest coordinator, and she is accompanied by a
volunteer parent or teen assistant. If you would like to use this
service, please ask one of the sidespeople to direct you to the
Nest.
 PromiseLand is our church school for children from the ages
of 5 to 12. The children meet in the church at 10:00 am, and
then move to the St. Nicholas Chapel during the opening
hymn. Natalie Kemp is our Director of Children’s Education,
and would be happy to tell you more about Promiseland.
 YAL – Young Anglican Leaders meet regularly for learning,
fellowship, food and fun. Please speak with Natalie Kemp for
more details about YAL.
Thursday 12:10 pm
October 10th
Rising Stars Recital
Featuring performance students from the
Glen Gould School
Stefan Chaplikov-Piano
Re-Imagining Church: Shaped for Mission – this 5-week
course will be offered in Elliott Hall on Tuesdays from 7:00-
9:00 pm beginning October 15th
. The course will be taught by
our Area Bishop, the Right Reverend Patrick Yu, and the
Reverend Susan Bell, the Archbishop’s Officer for Mission.
The content of the course compliments the work that we
have been doing as a parish to re-imagine our church in a
changing culture. Please consider attending these 5 evenings.
Please see Reverend Julie Meakin to register
Remembrance Concert – November 8th
, 2013
7:30pm
Includes works by:
Ralph Vaughan Williams :: Herbert Howells :: Arvo Pärt
Featuring:
The CCDP soloists and choir the Young Voices Toronto Children’s
Choir,
duo pianists Popov and Vona, and guest violinist, Jamie Kruspe.
Admission Free :: Donations Welcome
Thank you to Maxine Henry and all those who organized the
Rummage Sale yesterday. We appreciate your many, many
hours of sorting, pricing, displaying and selling. Great job!
Parish Forum – the next meeting of the Parish Forum will take
place on Sunday, November 3rd
at 11:30 am. Please see the
insert in today’s announcements for further information on
the agenda for this meeting.
In the Path of Abraham – Join the 2nd
Toronto-based Jewish-
Christian-Muslim encounter of the Holy Land. This will be co-
led by our own parishioner/ecumenical partner, Dr. Karen
Hamilton. For further information, contact
judycsillag@rogers.com
Joy In a Paintbox” - paintings by
Sally Martin. We invite you to view
this Exhibition until October 20 in
the Arthur Smith Room. The artist
is available to answer any
questions about her work.
An Introduction to Christian Meditation will take place on
Monday, October 7th at 11:15 am in the Arthur Smith Room.
Please see the Reverend Julie Meakin for details.
Thank-you from Jean King
Thank you so much for the wonderful farewell party. Thank
you all for your best wishes and gifts. I am truly touched by
your kindness. I feel so privileged to have been a part of the
Christ Church Deer Park community. I will miss you all very
much. With best wishes, Jean King
(Jean King retired on Sept. 20th
after 24 years as CCDP’s parish administrator.)
Harvest Thanksgiving will be celebrated next Sunday,
October 13th
. If you would like to contribute seasonal fruits
and vegetables for the decoration of the church, please bring
them to the sacristy by next Friday. After Thanksgiving, these
items will be donated to the Churches-on-the-Hill Food Bank.
Challenging Christianity meets on Friday, October 18, from
12:00 noon until 1:30 pm, in the Arthur Smith Room, to
continue discussing "Your God is too small."
Christmas Fair: Our annual Christmas Fair
is on Saturday November 30th. If you’d
like to help out, please see the Reverend
Julie Meakin