The Herald November-December, 2012

HERALDCHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 38, NUMBER 4

Dear friends,

I RECENTLY TRAVELLED TO NEW YORK CITY with some friends for the annualmarathon, which runs on the first weekend of November. Within hours of ourarrival, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the marathon – which attracts50,000 runners from all around the world – was cancelled. It was disappointing forthose of us who had travelled some distance to be there. But ultimately, it was theright decision. The devastation from Hurricane Sandy was evident throughoutManhattan, where fuel, power and hot water were in short supply. Staten Island –where the marathon begins – suffered extensive damage and loss of life. It wouldhave been heartless to direct scarce resources to a sporting event while many residents of the city were shivering in the dark.

But into the bleakness of this experience, the light shone through. Though NewYorkers are known for being a bit brusque, people seemed friendlier this time; volunteers headed to Staten Island to see what they could do to help; visiting runners gave up their hotel rooms for those who were suddenly homeless; a cabdriver even invited us into his own home when we were unsure if we’d have a placeto stay. I like being part of such a story. It reminds me of the human capacity forgoodness.

In these cold, dark days of November, we all need a reminder of some light. And so it is that the season of Advent comes upon us. The small lights of the Adventwreath point the way to the greater light that comes to us at Christmas. By hearingthe call of the ancient prophets, and by remembering the hopes of John the Baptist,and the promises to Mary and Joseph, Advent offers us a glimpse of what God hasin store for the world.

Inevitably, the next four weeks will be among the busiest of the year - shopping,wrapping, decorating, entertaining, and travelling. But as we journey towards thelight of the manger in Bethlehem, let us recommit ourselves to making time toextend the love of Christ to others. For Christmas declares that the incarnate loveof God is a gift to be shared with the world.

I wish you a bright and joyful Advent, and a very happy Christmas.

Yours faithfully,

The Reverend Kevin Robertson, Rector

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CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012

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We welcome your submissions. E-mail: [email protected] the editor (e-mail below).PARISH CLERGY

RectorThe Rev. Kevin RobertsonAssociate PriestThe Rev. Canon Douglas GraydonAssistant CurateThe Rev. Julie MeakinHonorary AssistantsThe Rev. Dr. Peter SlaterThe Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,

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Organist & Director of MusicEric RobertsonDirector of Children’s EducationHilary KeachieCORPORATION

Rector’s Warden (Property)Walter BlackwellPeople’s Warden (Finance)Robert MorrowDeputy Warden (Human Resources)Carolyn KearnsMember-at-Large (Parish Forum)Genevieve Chornenki

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on the phone, and this waiting is usually a source of frustration and impatience. Often while doing one thingwe are thinking ahead to the next thing on the list. Lifepasses us by because we are not attentive to the presentmoment. But Advent is a kind of holy waiting and a holylonging for that which is lasting, satisfying, and meaningful.As Christians we know this meaning is to be found whenwe place our hope in Christ – God with us.

Advent is a time that acknowledges the darkness but waitsin expectant hope for God to bring about a new thing.Sometimes we ache for something new to happen in ourlives. - for some part of our lives to be transformed andmove beyond the boundaries of what we’ve experienced.We get in touch with our longing, aching, not only forourselves but for the world.

No doubt this season of preparation will be busy on onelevel. But, on a deeper level, ask yourself, how can I buildin quiet spaces in the day – 5, 10 minutes even, to reflecton the ways God has been present to me this day? How canI prepare my heart to be more receptive to the meaning ofthe coming of Christ?

The Church provides ways we can keep Advent, such aslighting the candles on the Advent Wreath.

As we light the candles over the four weeks the light gradually takes over the darkness - something is happeningand more is yet to come. On Christmas we light the Christcandle, signifying the light that has come into the world,“full of grace and truth.” (John 1.14)

I leave you with this Advent prayer by Henri Nouwen, andwish you a Holy and Blessed Advent and Christmas.

Lord Jesus,Master of both the Light and the darkness,

Send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations forChristmas.

We who have so much to do seek quiet spacesto hear your voice each day.

We who are anxious over many thingslook forward to your coming among us.We who are blessed in so many ways

long for the complete joy of your kingdom.We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.

We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.

To you we say, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

The Reverend Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate

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A Minute withDeacon Meakin

Advent ReflectionsIT IS ADVENT, and this may bring mixed feelings to someof us. We may be looking forward to the beautiful musicand stirring readings of the liturgy, and the sense of joyand expectation this time of preparation before Christmasbrings. We may look forward to getting together withfamily, the excitement of children, the outpouring of generosity in church and community to those less fortunate.

We may also be feeling a general sense of dread – that inthese four short weeks, as the days get shorter and colder,meals, travel arrangements, shopping, wrapping, office parties, Christmas cards or emails, trees, decorations, familyvisits, and so on need to be attended to.

On top of all these expectations, we may be experiencingour own darkness – loneliness, illness, loss, grief.

We may also lament the loss of the religious sense ofChristmas in the culture – no more Nativity plays inschools, no “real” Christmas music in malls, everybodysaying “Happy Holidays” instead of Merry Christmas.We may sigh about the commercialism of the season –apparently Shopper’s Drug Mart started playing Christmasmusic the day after Hallowe’en. People complained andthey stopped the music - for now!

While one cannot blame businesses for taking advantage of the season, nor expect an increasingly secular, multi-faith society to affirm Christianity, at the same time thereis a dissatisfaction we feel about getting swept up in it all -a feeling that there is more. We don’t want yet anotherChristmas, when we feel emotionally and physicallyexhausted and somehow spiritually empty.

But what is the good news? The season of Adventis distinctly counter-cultural. It teaches us to slow down,to be silent, and to be awake and aware of what the comingof Christ means. Advent calls us to prepare inwardly forthe coming of the light, to move from surface to depth,from what is passing to what endures.

Advent is very counter-cultural because it is about waiting.We know about waiting – in line-ups in stores, in traffic,

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WOW!

WHAT AN AMAZING FALL we’ve had in PromiseLand! Wehad a Biblical scavenger hunt, made technicolour dream-coats and even fought a ferocious dragon. We explored thecomplex family dynamics in Genesis and acted out theexciting adventures of Saint George and Saint Patrick.We’ve done some serious learning this fall, and had somuch fun in the process!

During the month of October, we held our AnnualCanned Food Drive for the Churches-on-the-Hill FoodBank. We set our goal high – hoping to collect 400 cans -and CCDP rose to the challenge! With your help, we collected an amazing 429 items, all of which will help fighthunger in our city. Thank you so much for taking actionwith us!

Now we are well into November and already looking forward to Advent and Christmas! We will soon be castingour Annual Christmas Pageant and starting to rehearse thebeautiful songs that Norm Nurmi composed especially forus. There are roles for everyone who would like to beinvolved, from sparkly angels to fuzzy sheep to organizingcostumes and props. I hope you will join us in making thisyear’s Christmas pageant meaningful and engaging for all!

Our Young Anglican Leaders programme started up againthis fall with a social night and monthly “Lunch andLearns”. Every month, a different pair of teens hosts theLunch and Learn and teaches the group about a significant,but often little known, character from the Bible. Welearned how Jethro (Moses’ father-in-law) had excellentorganizational skills and proposed a division of labour forthe Israelites, and how Amos spoke out against the unjustsystem and challenged the status quo. I am blown away bythe depth of the critical thinking and analysis done bythese youth and feel privileged to be a part of their discussions.

YAL has also had some great social nights including aChristmas craft night (be sure to check out the YAL-madeearrings and hair clips at the Fair!) and an All SaintsMasquerade party complete with Saintly costumes andfood from each Saint’s homeland. We are now gettingready for our first overnight Retreat at Canterbury Hills.Along with youth from 3 other parishes, we will exploreour personal faith stories, try out different forms of prayerand spend time in nature. It’s going a lot of fun and greatopportunity to build friendships with other Anglicanyouth.

To close, I’d like to say that this is a bittersweet time forme. I am definitely looking forward to starting a newchapter in my life, encouraging interfaith cooperation andaction among youth in Germany, but I am also very sadabout leaving the community at CCDP. It has been a wonderfully engaging, inspiring and fun place to work forthe past 2 and half years and I will miss you all very much.

Hilary Keachie, Director of Children’s Education

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A Word fromthe Wardens

CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK has been very active this fall.Most of these activities are well described elsewhere in thisHerald.

Visioning for the Future has continued to be one ofCorporation’s most important priorities. This has resultedin two well attended Parish Forums during October whichare reported on elsewhere in the Herald. It’s hoped that themomentum that has started will result in the creation ofnew initiatives to complement those in which we arealready successfully involved.

As reported by Rob Morrow on November 4th, our financial situation remains stable with current revenue upslightly and current expenses down slightly. If, as is expected,parishioners gifts continue as they have to date, we shouldhave another year without a deficit.

It’s felt to be critical to our future financial health, and toallow us to expand our activities, that there be an annualstewardship campaign during Advent. Therefore, you willbe asked again to participate in a review of your annualgivings to ensure that our revenue keeps up with, andhopefully exceeds, the rate of inflation.

Corporation is still looking into the rejuvenation of theBuilding Fund in view of its near depletion resulting fromthe recent extensive roof repairs. You will be hearing moreabout this at next February’s Vestry.

The Property Committee continues to ensure that thebuilding is being maintained. You will have noted that theYonge and Heath Street entrances look much better afterthe varnishing and painting, done mainly by our custodians,Denis and Austineo. One other necessary item was thereplacement of the dishwasher in the Elliott Hall kitchen.The original washer was funded by the ACW, who immediately volunteered to pay for its replacement. Manythanks to the ACW for this very generous gift. Note thatthe installation was completed over a weekend in time forACW’s Bridge Luncheon on November 5.

Kevin is identifying possible replacements for HilaryKeachie, our popular Director of Children’s Education.

He will be assisted in making the final selection by a smallcommittee made up of some Corporation members as wellas some other interested parishioners. Youth and children’sministry is very important at CCDP and every effort isbeing made to ensure that we have the best leadership inplace for both the young and teen members of the Parish.

Best wishes for the Advent Season,

Walter Blackwell Rob Morrow Carolyn KearnsRector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden

Genevieve ChornenkiMember-at-Large

Parish ForumWHAT CAN WE DO to make our parish more vital andalive? What new initiatives interest and excite you?

These questions were put to the Parish Forums onOctober 14th and 28th, 2012, and people responded byactively sharing their ideas in facilitated sessions and bysigning up for one of six working groups that will exploreways to increase our vitality. Fellow parishioners will leadeach group, as follows:

Welcoming - Jill MacRae & William Jackson

Discerning Our Gifts For Lay Ministry - David Moore

Opening Up Our Sacred Space & Grounds – BobHutchison & Henry Zaluski

Developing Spiritual Practices – Gavin Keachie

Building Community Inside & Out – Michael Overbury

Raising Spiritual Kids – Andrew van Nostrand &Christopher Symonds

The working groups will now schedule their own meetings and carry on with support and coordinationfrom Corporation. They will report their activities andprogress to the parish at a Parish Forum on April 21, 2013.

This is an exciting and novel exercise for us as we “Hearwhat the Spirit is saying to the Church”. Our collectiveefforts will be characterized by optimism and goodwill,and guided by ten ideals that Corporation calls “Signpostsof Vitality” (see page 6)

If you were not able to attend the Parish Forums please goto the parish website for a record of what went on alongwith contact information for the working groups. Pleaseconsider what interests and excites you, and do not hesi-tate to join in as the Spirit leads you.

Genevieve Chornenki

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Doug’sDiscourse

So, what do you do the rest of the week?SURPRISINGLY, I hear this question, or something like it,rather often at CCDP. It shouldn’t really surprise me however because for most of my time as Coordinator ofChaplaincy Services here in the Diocese of Toronto, I hearsuch a question more often than I am willing to admit.

For those who were attending church on All Saints Day,you heard a wee glimpse of my “other” job in the homily I gave on healing ministries. That homily generated such a wonderful interest in my chaplaincy work I thought Iwould spend some time in the Herald sharing with you a broader picture of my chaplaincy work.

One of the best kept secrets of our Diocese is our chaplains.The Diocese supports over 30 chaplains in a variety of hospitals, prisons, long-term care facilities and privateschools. Chaplains can be either ordained clergy or laypeople. But all chaplains have training in addition to theirtheology degrees which equip them to function within thecomplex clinically diverse healthcare or prison environment.

Chaplaincy can be a tremendously isolating and lonelyprofession. Therefore my role is to maintain a Diocesanrelationship with the chaplains assisting them with whateverresources and support the Diocese can realistically provideso that they can be present to the needs of patients, prisoners or clients.

But this is not all that I do. I also advocate for chaplaincywithin the health care field, monitor developments withinour provincial government as regards chaplaincy, (forexample; did you know the Ontario government is defundingthe Ontario Multi-faith Council which supports and nurtures chaplains across the province?). I work with theAnglican Provincial Synod on matters which impact theAnglican Church across the province, support parish nursesand lay pastoral visitors in their ministries and conductworkshops on pastoral care and counselling when invited.

All of this on a part-time basis!

It is a tremendously varied and rewarding job. I have theopportunity to travel throughout the Diocese meeting

people who are engaged in the quiet everyday ministry ofcaring for others. It is a wonderful thing to witness. TheAnglican Church has a long and strong history of chaplaincy.We are known in this city for our presence in those parts of our community where many are so often forgotten orwhere many are overwhelmed by illness or calamity.

There is a powerful call from our Saviour Jesus Christ forall, like the Good Samaritan, to go out of our way in orderto tend to the needs of those in need. Chaplains, parishnurses and lay pastoral visitors are examples of ministrieswhich encompass such a faithful witness.

So if you see me rushing away from a parish event, or simply if you do not see me every Sunday at worship,remember the other half of my job. Most likely that iswhere I am.

The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest

Signposts of VitalityHospitality Welcoming others whether or not they are like-minded, without pressure to conform

Discernment Deep listening and openness to where the Spirit is leading us

Healing Attending to the spiritual, physical, mental and relational wellbeing of one another

Contemplation Honouring silence and cultivating thepractice of prayer

Testimony Creating a safe space for people to talkabout their faith stories

Diversity Embracing the rich variety and inherentvalue of all people.

Justice Embodying Christ’s compassion in the world.

Worship Cultivating a sacred environment whichevokes experiences of the Divine.

Reflection Engaging in study and dialogue that supports an enquiring and open approach to living aChristian life.

Beauty Awakening an experience of awe, humility andrespect that yields glimpses of the Transcendent Mystery.

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Rethinking the future of the Rummage Sales at CCDPWOW, CAN YOU IMAGINE, the fall rummage sale is over.Yes, I have made it through my first sale. I have put myhat to rest, for now. However, the rummage drive doesn’tstop, to be honest with you, it is a twelve month affair.

So let let me tell you briefly, what’s really happening inthe Rummage room, also known as ACW room.

Donations are dropped off daily and the types andamounts vary. They are then delivered to the Rummageroom. Judith Maxwell takes care of all the housewares,white elephants, treasures. I take care of all the clothingfor men, women and children and the linens, shoes etc.Renee prices all the the toys, no matter how small.

We are continously sorting things for the Spring and FallRummage Sales and also for the Christmas Fair. Everyitem is sorted, categorized, priced; hung, boxed and/orbagged and labelled for the different sales.

The future of Rummage Sales

We have been doing these sales for a very long time now.Maybe it is time to rethink our rummage sale strategy.

How do we make them better, generate more income, andat the same time, meet the needs of the community thatis beyond our church door?

We could discuss developing a new business plan andstrategy for Rummage Sales. Here are some things tothink about:

Do we make them a weekly, monthly, quarterly event orstay as is?

Do we once again introduce furniture?

Do we make CCDP a general drop off spot? (Forinstance, put a large CCDP drop box outside the church.)

Place a CCDP Drop box at all the churches on the hill?

Mount a monthly neighbourhood drive?

Advertise in local papers?

Do we do pick up?

We saw a drop in the quality of the clothing this fall,which does affect the amount of money that we generatefrom the sale.

The reality is, we have large competition out there for

donations; both from other charities and companies whoare making it a real business. The profit margin is huge.

I am open to new ideas and would like to hear from you.Join me on Sunday, December 9, after the 10am Serviceas we plan for the next sale.

Before I sign off. I must say thank you to all the volunteers. A special thank you to Rita Becker, who ranthe rummage sale for seventeen years. She was my mentorbehind the scenes, even though she wasn’t able to bethere in person. To Judith, the other half of the team, and Rhona who stayed with me, and the many volunteerson the day of the sale and to the community who came inand shopped with us once again. But most of all, “thankyou” to our many neighbours and friends who donateitems to our Rummage Sale.

This year’s Fall Sale raised $6700.00 (to date).

Keep dropping off your stuff and please tell your friendswho are downsizing that we will take all their stuff that isin good order.

I had so much fun promoting it to you. (I even lost a fewinches, wow.!)

Thank you,

Maxine Henry, Rummage Sale Co-ordinator

[email protected] 416-590-1008

P.S. The Sale was reported by Snap, community newspaper.


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Social Matters

REMEMBERING

WE HAVE JUST BEEN REIMAGINING through moving poetry,stories, anthems, and music at our CCDP Remembranceconcert, the experience and meaning of war. My red poppyon Remembrance Day honours the dedication of thosewho like my father, a captain in the Royal CanadianArtillery in World War I, never forgot the terrors and horrors he experienced in combat in Europe. Like mostCanadians, I supported World War II as a necessary andjust war against Nazi and later Japanese aggression. But inthe blinding light of the nuclear bombs dropped by the US on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, I saw anew truth. With the raining down of this utterly evil indiscriminate weapon of mass destruction on civilian non-combatants, “just war” became history. The presentUS use of drones for assassination at will confirms the lawlessimmorality of armed violence and the looming future ofdeath by disassociated computer.

Around Remembrance Day, I wear a white poppy with theword Peace in its green centre, a symbol created by thePeace Pledge Union (an organization founded by womenin Britain in 1934 to work for a world without war) andnow promoted by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace(VOW). Thinking about war, I reflect on the buttons Iwear on my Raging Granny shawl at demonstrations wherewe sing out, and on their messages: To remember is towork for peace; No War; War is not healthy for childrenand other living things; Homes not Bombs; Stop StarWars: End the Arms Race; Who would Jesus bomb?; Paix.It’s time to abolish war: the humanitarian, social, economic,and political reasons are compelling.

Thus I value the Canadian Council of Churches’ leadershipon peace issues, mobilizing the churches to press the government for disarmament and for the many peacefulmethods to resolve conflict. I am glad that ProjectPloughshares, its peace coalition, provides information andanalysis to help us take action. I remember Archbishop TedScott, the Primate of the Anglican Church (1971 to 1986)who helped end apartheid, once reminded me that in thebiblical Beatitudes, it is the peacemakers who are named

the “children of God” and blessed. As Christians and as theAnglican Church, we should take seriously that calling tomake peace. Pressing the government to take initiativestowards nuclear weapons abolition, to support a strongarms trade treaty, and to not backtrack by diluting the clustermunitions treaty (through parliamentary amendments) areurgent tasks for peacemakers now. Or do we not believeZechariah’s prophecy that in God’s mercy, Jesus came “toguide our feet into the way of peace”? (Luke 1: 78-79)

“Through your spirit we may renew the face of the Earth.”

Phyllis Creighton

RECOGNIZING OUR OWN...THANK YOU

Dr. George Moss, Capt. RCAMCL. Col. Arthur Huycke, CDEdward Saunders, Gunner

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The GalleryThree Perspectives

Paintings by

Ria Klein, Shahla Andrews, Monica ChenWe invite you to view this Exhibition

Sunday, October 21 - Sunday, November 25

In the Arthur Smith Room

Cottage Night Ria Klein

PARISH REGISTERBaptism

Anya Logan Ann MiddlebrookKiran Edmond Lorn Middlebrook

Nneka Amarachukwu IkuBlythe Anne Lazier

WeddingJennifer Thompson and Robin Bastedo

In MemoriumAlfred James Vogel

Beverley “Bunny” Ann Hartwell SlaterGeorge William KiddRobert Eldred SkellyKatherine Grace Moss

Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank Annual Food Drive

THE 2012 ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE of the Churches-on-the-Hill Food Bank has just been completed. Flyers were distributedto houses in the neighbourhood on November 3rd and, onthe 10th, donations were collected and then sorted out atTimothy Eaton Memorial Church.

About 250 packages, each containing a number of items,have been collected so far. In addition, the COTH FoodBank received 429 items of canned food generously donatedby CCDP parishioners to our own Canned Food Drive,which was run by the children of PromiseLand under theguidance and leadership of Hilary Keachie.

There have also been some generous gifts of cash, initiallytotalling about $7,000. This will be shared with STOP (afood-based community centre) and Evangel (a downtownshelter).

These results were accomplished through the efforts of themany volunteers from the all churches involved. CCDPwas represented by a great team, namely: Ben Dibben,Margaret Heather, Anne Larkin, Deirdre Malone (alongwith two friends), Rob Morrow, Ross Morrow, JenniferRoblin (with her daughter Bronwen), Julie Scott (with herdaughter Tessa, recruited through PromiseLand), as well asJim Neville, and Ted and Joe Larkin with two of theirfriends.

Heartfelt thanks to each of of those involved in the aboveefforts and an appreciation that, in doing so, they have, asthe the second commandment states, shown real love fortheir neighbours.

Ben Dibben

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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’sfinest jazz musicians!

Nov. 25 Mark Eisenman TrioMark Eisenman, pianoSteve Wallace, bassJohn Sumner, drums

Dec. 16 Christmas VespersThe Dixie Demons

Jan. 13 Amanda Tosoff Trio

From theOrgan Bench

“Make we joynow in this fest,in quo Christusnatus est. Eya!” THIS REFRAIN from an anonymous fifteenth century English carol mightwell describe how much we all loveto hear and sing the music of Advent

and Christmas – and we’ll have lots of opportunities to dojust that between now and Epiphany. In addition to ourweekly services, Lessons and Carols service, and ourChristmas Eve Carol Sing, we’ll also have a chance to raiseour voices in song at the annual COTH food bank fundraiser,“The City Carol Concert”, which will be taking place theYorkminster Park Baptist Church on December 15th at 2pm.

Joining the Christ Church Deer Park and Yorkminster ParkBaptist Church choirs this year will be the CanadianChildren’s Opera Company, the Larkin Singers, and theTrue North Brass. The host of the concert will be the senioranchor of Citytv’s CityNews, Gord Martineau, and specialguests will include the award-winning actress, Fiona Reid(King of Kensington; My Big Fat Greek Wedding) andinternational opera stars, tenor Richard Margison with hisdaughter Lauren, and baritone Russell Braun.

Our media partner, Citytv, plans to televise the concert cross the country between Dec. 15th and Christmas, usingit as a fundraiser with all proceeds going to Food Banks inthe cities where the program airs. Admission is free, so comealong and bring your family and friends – you’ll have a wonderful time!

Season’s Greetings!

Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music

If you’re interested in finding out more about the ChristChurch music program, please contact me through theMusic page of the CCDP website.

Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but want to help out? Feeling new, but want to join in? Been here a while, but haven’t been involved? Have ideas to share?

Join us!THERE’S LIFE HERE in what we do, how we get together and what gets done.

New members are always welcome to join any group atCCDP...choose one that interests you.

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Welcome to the Book Club

We invite all those who enjoy reading books to come to our first gathering of the winter season

7:30 pmin the Arthur Smith RoomWednesday, January 30

We will discuss the novel “L’as Orchestra Saves the World”by Alexander McCaul Smith

Please Join usfor lively conversation, refreshments and wine,

or your own choice of beverage.At that meeting we will choose the books for

our next meetings on February 27 and March 27which will be announced in the Herald, the Bulletin

and on CCDP’s website.

For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940

Please NoteThe November Meeting will be held on

Tuesday, November 27at the usual time and place

Remember to check our website for updates on these and other events.

www.thereslifehere.org

Christmas

FairSaturday, December 1

Kick off the Christmas season at Christ Church Deer Park’s annual Christmas Fair!

Co-chairs, Debbie Wilkinson and Barbara Johnston

are building on the ACW’s successful formula,

and this year’s fair includes some good family Christmas fun.

How about a real live reindeer!Yes, that’s right.

A live reindeer will be outside on the lawn bringing Christmas cheer to our Deer Park neighbourhood.

Get your picture taken in the sleigh or enjoy some coffee and treats for sale from Promiseland, courtesy of Starbucks.

Chancel GuildWHAT IS THE CHANCEL GUILD, and what does it do? Twoor three members meet during the week, twice a month, to maintain the linens and vessels used for the eucharist services - an important role in the life of the parish.

A meeting of the Chancel Guild will be held on TuesdayNovember 20th. We will meet in the church at 10:30amfor a service, which will be followed by a meeting in theArthur Smith Room and a brown bag lunch (wine anddessert will be provided).

All members are welcome, also anyone who is interested inbecoming a member or just interested in finding out moreabout the Chancel Guild - all will be very welcome.

RSVP Maggie Symons, 416 488 1968


Tuesday, November 20 - 7pmLove Free or Die (2012)dir. Macky Alton, 82 min.

Gene Robinson is the firstopenly gay person to become a bishop in the history ofChristendom.

This documentary followsRobinson from small-townchurches in the NewHampshire North Country to Washington’s Lincoln

Memorial to London’s Lambeth Palace, as he calls for all to stand for equality – inspiring bishops,priests and ordinary folk to come out from the shadows and change history.Discussion after,led by The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon

Tuesday, January 15 - 7pmSister Act (1992)Dir. Emile Ardelino, 100 Min.

In this long-time familyfavourite, a Reno loungesinger witnesses a mob murderand the police hide her in a traditional convent. Initially,she has a little trouble fitting in butultimately teaches the sisters asmany lessons as they teach her.

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The Herald November-December, 2012

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