a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!” The cow said, “Wow, Mr. Mouse. I’m sorry to hear The document summarizes several events that took place at about your problem, but I don’t see what it has to do with Christ Church Deer Park in Toronto, Canada including: me. When I’ve got a problem, I just head to the pasture for a big bowl of grass.” 1) A farewell reception was held for Judy Rois who was So the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, presented with gifts to thank her for her leadership. to face

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A scrap book prepared by Promiseland was presented to Judy Rois at our formal “farewell” reception.

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Tom’s
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THE JOURNEY TO EMMAUS (Luke 24) is one of my favourite Easter stories. I love the
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jking@thereslifehere.org how he is invited to join them for their meal. It’s those words “were not our hearts
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PARISH CLERGY
scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32) that sometimes send a shiver up my spine! It’s as if
Interim Priest-in-Charge
The Ven. Thomas M. Greene I’m there with them, and it’s all happening now.
Assistant Curate Another reason why I find it easy to imagine myself there is that the story is so
The Rev. Samantha Caravan anonymous. We don’t know where Emmaus actually is, except that it is a few miles
Associate Priest
The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon
from Jerusalem. That’s deliberate – it makes Emmaus a place where we all go when
Honorary Assistants we are confused or badly hurt. And the two disciples are a bit faceless. Only one of
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater them is named – Cleopas – and we don’t hear of him again, whereas the other disciple
The Rev. Canon Dr. David Neelands isn’t named at all. So they weren’t the well-known followers of Jesus, like Peter, or
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,
Ecumenical Partner James or John. They were just about anyone – and they could be us as well.
The Rev. Michael Marshall,
Hospital for Sick Children We can walk to Emmaus, in the countless different ways we break bread together:
Director of Children’s Education think of an anxious young mother giving thanks for the birth of a child, an elderly
Hilary Keachie housebound person living on their own, a maturing teenager facing up to a rather
WARDENS threatening world, a teacher about to deal with a difficult problem, a stockbroker
Rector’s Warden (Human Resources) wrestling with an ethical issue, a physician who is caring for a terminally ill patient,
David Thornton
People’s Warden (Property) or a young person bursting with enthusiasm at their first communion. It is in these
Walter Blackwell small, intimate occasions that to break bread is just as important as on the grand,
Deputy Warden (Finance) very public celebrations.
Robert Morrow
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE We know that just as Jesus came to the disciples in the Upper Room, and before that
Editor to those two disciples on the way to Emmaus, Jesus still meets us here and says “Peace
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca) be with you”. He still explains the scriptures to us. He still asks us for food so that he
Members might show us his risen humanity and share it with us who know him in the breaking
Henry Zaluski, MJ Rosenthal,
Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,
of the bread.
Peter Curzon, Kate Rieger So the Easter message is not some contrived happy ending. It is about that God
Webmaster speaking across the many cultures and centuries, as He will continue to do in the
Brian Dench
PARISH STAFF
future, and absorbing the meaninglessness of the world, in order to bless it with his
Organist &Director of Music words and nourishment. That is the real genius of walking to our Emmaus, and
Eric Robertson breaking bread and sharing wine in the presence of Christ.
Parish Administrator & Rector’s Assistant
Jean King
With every good wish and blessing for a joyous Easter.
Sexton Faithfully
Denis Delisle
(The Ven) Thomas M. Greene,
Interim Priest-in-Charge
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From the eternal realm of God promised through the resurrection
of Christ.
Upper Room As we journey through Lent on our own ‘via Dolorosa’
towards Easter, may we find HOPE our constant
companion.
Samantha
ONE CAN ALMOST SMELL spring in the air! I love the winter
but there is something magical about spring. Everything
A“Thank you”
comes alive, there is more light, more warmth, more colour
and somehow – more hope. People sigh with grateful relief,
from Douglas
no more snow shoveling, wet feet, or cold gray skies. Spring,
a season that’s constantly changing physical nature, offers us
the anticipation of warmth and beauty. When we add our
faith and practice to flowers peeking through the ground
and birds singing in the leafless trees we have so much more Thank you! To everyone at CCDP may I extend my
than anticipation – we have hope! Yet, hope can be an thanks and deepest appreciations for the time I was granted
illusive gift. The smallest disappointment can set it backward. with you as Associate Priest. Beginning May 1st, I will
Too many rainy days or a plant that doesn’t grow and bloom cover for the sabbatical leave of the Reverend Canon Allan
as we had anticipated, casts a shadow of doubt. I wonder if Budzin at St. Philip’s Anglican Church in Etobicoke.
these things are truer when hope is a feeling as opposed to
a state of being? I have felt genuine warmth and welcome from CCDP’s
congregation. Despite my anxieties of being the “new boy”
I have been accused of being an eternal optimist. I am, and on the block, everyone has welcomed me with uncondi-
I can’t help it, it’s part of my DNA. For me HOPE is more tional regard. I think that speaks well to the spirit of
than seeing the glass half full, more than a feeling or way CCDP. I think it bears an authentic testimony to the logo
of life, more than the product of self help gurus like Antony of CCDP, “There’s Life Here”.
Robbins, creator of “The Power Within”, and Rhonda
Byrnes, author of “The Secret”. For me HOPE is a state I have enjoyed getting to know Samantha Caravan, Tom
of being! And my faith is the foundation of that HOPE. Greene and all the staff of CCDP. I have admired the
dedication of the wardens, volunteers and parish leaders.
The author of the book of Hebrews begins chapter eleven I have valued simply getting to know as many parishioners
with this statement “Now faith is the substance of things as was possible considering my part-time position within
hoped for, the evidence of things not seen“(NRSV). Faith the church. And finally I will admit I have enjoyed the
by its very essence begins and ends in HOPE, and is fed early morning commutes to the 7:00am Wednesday
through signs and events in our personal lives and in the Eucharists!
life of our community. But the world presses in daily on our
faith and hope, illness, unemployment, the homeless we see My sabbatical coverage of St. Philip’s Etobicoke ends
daily, natural disasters too great to comprehend, our family August 28th, what happens after that depends upon
dynamics, those whom we love but are estranged from, and direction from my Bishop. If however, you see me sitting in
those whom we love but no longer see. All of this and more the back pew, epistle side of the church nave, please say
challenges us to respond. I wonder if the answer may be hello.
found in the interconnectivity of life systems. This of course Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon
is part of the aboriginal understanding and gifted to us from
our First Nations People and found in the great law of life –
...and “thank you” Douglas for all that you have contributed
all life is responsible for all other life! The essence of my
to this parish during your stay with us...and we’ll watch for
hope is that we are not alone; we are interconnected in the
you in that back pew.
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4. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
Lent and Easter in PromiseLand:
Sunday, March 27 Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday, April 3 Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, April 10 Fifth Sunday in Lent,
Kids in Church
Saturday, April 16 PromiseLand Baking Day!
(time to be confirmed)
A Journey of Kindness
THIS LENT, the children of PromiseLand are embarking on
journey of kindness. We began this journey together on
March 6th. In celebration of International Women’s Day,
the children and parents of PromiseLand created 11 gift
bags, each bursting with toiletries, clothing, gift cards, and
messages of love, for the women and children of Nellie’s
Women’s Shelter. Sunday, April 17 Palm Sunday,
Every day, for the full 40 days of Lent, we will all be engag- Harvest for the Hungry Bake Sale
ing in intentional acts of kindness. Together we drafted lists following the service
of potential ideas, ranging from playing with our pets to Thursday, April 21 Maundy Thursday
sharing snacks to being nice to siblings. Every act, no mat- Family Potluck and Service,
ter how seemingly small or insignificant, is encouraged, 5:30pm
because the amazing thing with acts of kindness is their rip-
ple effect. They are contagious and will continue to affect Friday, April 22 Good Friday
the people around us, even beyond our realization. Stations of the Cross
Family Service, 9:15am, followed
On the Sundays leading up to Easter, we will share stories by a delicious breakfast of Hot
of our acts with one another, and with congregation as a Cross Buns!
whole. We will also participate in another group initiative
on April 16th and 17th. We will come together for a special Sunday, April 24 Easter Day
baking day and then sell the fruits of our labour on Palm
Sunday. The proceeds will go to support Harvest for the
Hungry, an organization that distributes food boxes
throughout Eastern Europe. Our baking efforts will not
only provide treats for the congregation at CCDP, but will
also help feed families in need across Europe.
This project will encourage us to explore and reflect on Starting our 40 Acts of
Jesus’ message love and compassion for all people by engag- Kindness Lenten journals.
ing in concrete actions each and every day. I am so grateful
for this opportunity to challenge myself, and look forward
to learning about others’ experiences in the coming weeks.
May you all have a meaningful and compassion filled Lent.
Hilary
Director of Children’s Education
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5. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
Holy Saturday: April 23
7:30pm The Great Vigil of Easter
Holy Eucharist with Adult Baptism and
Confirmation
Preacher: Archbishop Terry Finlay
at Christ Church Deer Park followed by Resurrection Party and
planting of outdoor Easter garden
Sunday Services in Lent:
March 27, April 3, 10
8am Holy Eucharist, The Book of Common
Prayer
10am Choral Eucharist
Church school & child care
April 3 Jazz Vespers
Holy Week & Easter Services
Palm Sunday: April 17
8am Blessing of the Palms & Holy Eucharist,
The Book of Common Prayer.
10am Choral Eucharist with Procession &
Blessing of the Palms Easter Day: April 24
Church school & child care 8am Holy Eucharist,
4:30pm Jazz Vespers The Book of Common Prayer
Monday and Tuesday in Holy Week: April 18 & 19 10am Choral Eucharist
Child care provided
11am Holy Eucharist
Wednesday in Holy Week: April 20
7am Holy Eucharist followed by breakfast
11am Holy Eucharist
Maundy Thursday: April 21
Prayers and Praise
6pm Sung Eucharist of the Last Supper
for Peace
& Stripping of the altar Sunday March 27 - 4:30 pm
Good Friday: April 22 Christ Church Deer Park is pleased to welcome
the Praise team of Christ Church, Brampton
9:15am Stations of the Cross for families and
children followed by breakfast Join us as they lead us in songs of praise for peace.
11am Solemn Liturgy with choir Together we will lift to God our plea for the peace
Homilist: Archbishop Fred Hiltz, of our world in song and word.
Primate, The Anglican Church of Canada Refreshments follow in Elliott Hall
12:00 noon COTH Way of the Cross with an opportunity to meet the musicians:
meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sally Campbell (leader/vocals/guitar)
at St Clair & Mt Pleasant Cathy Clark (piano/vocals), Ben Walker (drums)
(walk will make stops at neighbourhood Trevor Lee (vocals/drums), Phyllis Ibbotson (vocals)
churches) Morgan Rogers (violin/vocals), Leah Szepegi (flute/vocals)
4pm Annual Good Friday Concert ~ Diamond Scott (vocals). Erin Rosart (vocals/piano)
Choir of Christ Church Deer Park and
other musicians.
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6. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
Events
We threw a Fete for Judy
...AND A GOODLY CROWD turned up to honour Judy, thank
her for her leadership over the past 6 years and wish her
well in her challenging new position.
There were, of course,
presentations; a key
chain to represent her
choice of new luggage
and a special “thank
you” and scrapbook
from Promiseland,
presented by the young
Van Nostrands.
Judy, in turn, presented
the church with a pair
of hand blown, crystal
decanters for the
Eucharistic wine.
Judy spoke with humour and warmth of
memories of her time with us, with a special
nod to the staff, former curates (notably
present, Jason Priestly, Greg Carpenter and,
of course, Samantha), past wardens, ministry
leadersand loyal church workers.
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7. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
The Annual A Cautionary Tale
A MOUSE looked through the crack in the wall to see the
Pancake Supper farmer and his wife open a package. “What food might
this contain?” The mouse wondered. He was devastated to
A LARGE AND HUNGRY CROWD attended to partake in discover it was a mousetrap.
the feast...pancakes, sausages, ham, fruit, veggies and dips,
whipped cream (which disappeared alarmingly quickly) Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the
topped off with a selection of syrups...and then, the sweets warning. “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a
table! mousetrap in the house!” The chicken clucked and scratched,
raised her head and said, “Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is of
A short service of the imposition of ashes followed. grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me.
I cannot be bothered by it.”
The mouse turned to the pig and told him, “There is
a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the
house!” The pig sympathized, but said, “I am so very sorry,
Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but
pray. Be assured you are in my prayers”.
The mouse turned to the cow and said “There is a mouse-
trap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!” The
cow said, “Wow, Mr. Mouse. I’m sorry for you, but it’s no
skin off my nose.”
So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and
dejected, to face the farmer’s mousetrap alone. That very
night a sound was heard throughout the house...like the
sound of a mousetrap catching its prey.
The farmer’s wife rushed to see what was caught. In the
darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose
tail the trap had caught.
The snake bit the farmer’s wife. The farmer rushed her to
the hospital, and she returned home with a fever. Now
everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup,
so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup’s
main ingredient. But his wife’s sickness continued, and
friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.
To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmer’s
wife did not get well; she died. So many people came for
her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide
enough meat for all of them.
The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall
with great sadness.
So, the next time you hear someone is facing a problem
and think it doesn’t concern you, remember...when one of
us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are all involved in
There were just enough pancakes and sausages left over to this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one
provide a lovely breakfast for early communicants on Ash another and make an extra effort to encourage one another.
Wednesday morning. Our lives are woven together for a reason.
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8. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
A Word from Update from the
the Wardens Selection Committee
AT THE TIME OF WRITING, Corporation has had its first
meeting since Vestry was held on February 27. The two new THE COMMITTEE is busily working on the Parish Profile.
wardens; David Thornton, Rector’s Warden, and Rob Morrow, It has been a learning opportunity for all the members.
Deputy Warden, were welcomed and briefed with regard to We have discovered a great deal about our Parish and we are
the ongoing issues. It was decided that each warden’s main firmly convinced that “There is Life Here”. In addition, we
responsibilities would be divided up as follows: David have had the opportunity to learn about church governance.
Thornton – Human Resources, Walter Blackwell – Property, We would like to thank Susan Graham-Walker for her
and Rob Morrow – Finance. great assistance in helping us and guiding us in the
It is clear that Corporation will be busy this year on a number development of the profile.
of challenging issues. Part of our exploration deals with “Who we are” and we
The most immediate challenge is to select a new Rector for would like to thank all the parishioners who have graciously
CCDP. As well, it is critical that Christ Church Deer Park responded to the surveys and questionnaires and who have
does not loose any of its vitality during this period of talked to the members of the committee about their hopes
transition. We are sure that, with the capable leadership of and concerns.
Tom Greene, Samantha Caravan and Doug Graydon, as well We hope to have the profile completed by the end of
as an enthusiastic Parish Selection Committee, we will come March. We have a scheduled appointment with Bishop Yu
out of this period strong and ready to build a healthy future on April 7 to review the profile and start on the next phase
together with our new Rector. of the process. Then, the profile will be put on the web site
Finances are one of our most critical challenges. As presented and interested parties can access it and put their names
at Vestry, we are committed to achieving a balanced budget forward.
during 2011. Corporation is very optimistic that a new Thank you all for your patience.
Stewardship Committee led by Innes van Nostrand will be The Selection Committee
able to augment our revenue at CCDP. Corporation will also
be reviewing the potential of increased income from the
rental of our premises. We will continue to keep on top of
the financial situation through monthly meetings with our
hard working Treasurer, John Buckworth, in order to
Information Session
continually monitor how revenue and expenses are tracking Results of the recent parish survey,
and take appropriate action before serious budget problems review of the profile developed by the
can develop. We will strive to get our finances in order so Selection Committee and next steps.
that everyone at CCDP can concentrate on our real mission. Sunday, April 10
at coffee hour
Amongst other challenges, Corporation, together with
involved parishioners, will try to develop means to ensure
that the many programs supported by our large body of Parish Forum
active and enthusiastic volunteers at CCDP are sustainable. The subject will be
Ways must be found to provide support to out current Stewardship, chaired by Innes Van Nostrand
volunteers as well as encouraging new volunteers to come Date TBA
forward and take active roles in our many initiatives. Our Watch for details in the Bulletin or
volunteers are one of the most important reasons that we check our website
are able to proudly say “There’s Life Here!” www.thereslifehere.org
David Thornton Walter Blackwell Robert Morrow
Rector’s Warden Peoples’ Warden Deputy Warden
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9. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
ACW Lenten Lunch Learning Series
The Torah
The First 5 Books of the Hebrew Testament
Everyone is welcome to this exciting look
at the scriptures Jesus would have known
from memory.
Tuesdays in Lent at 12 noon
Bring your lunch and join us
in the Arthur Smith Room,
the Learning Series will begin at 12:30.
RECENTLY, a group of Christ Church Deer Park parishioners
attended services at St. Jude’s, Wexford, for the dedication A.C.W.
of vestments for Greg Carpenter by the Most Rev Fred J. Annual
Hiltz, 13th Primate of Canada.
The stole, designed by Greg, was produced by our own Spring
talented needlepointers, principally those shown above with
Greg and the Primate: Josina Zylstra, Anne Le Feuvre and
Joan Huycke.
In his relatively short time at St. Judes, Greg appears to have
Luncheon
quickly become much loved in that parish...our
representatives were cautioned not to try to lure him back
to CCDP.
Easter Memorial Flowers
IF YOU WOULD LIKE to contribute to
the cost of decorating the church for
Easter, please use the small brown
envelopes in the pews,
If you would like to make your Tuesday, May 17, 12:00 noon
donation in memory of a loved one,
print the name of the person(s) to Speaker
be remembered on the envelope. Walter Blackwell
Place the envelope in the offering Tickets: $15.00
plate. Available after Church on Sundays
through the office or
Memorials wil be included in the
call: Anne Le Feuvre, 416-484-3710
Easter bulletin.
..and remember men, you are most welcome, even
Donations may also be arranged
encouraged, to join us for an excellent lunch and
through the office.
informative few hours.
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We would dearly love to continue this worthwhile project,
Outreach and look to the parish for ideas and support.
Faithfully,
J.R.Thornton. Outreach Chairman (acting)
BISHOP FANUEL MAGANGANI was as charming as he was
Bishop of Northern direct when he visited Christ Church on March 14th. Only
Malawi visits CCDP four months into his episcopate the Bishop brought thanks
and an update regarding the Dietary Program supported by
ON MARCH 14TH, the Clergy, and Christ Church Deer Park. The program was originally
some lay people, gathered to meet developed to support pregnant HIV positive mothers and
and listen to the newly confirmed their children. Bishop Fanuel told us that initially they
Bishop of Northern Malawi, the started with 35 women and children, however the success
Rt. Rev. Fanuel Magangani. He of the program has meant that it has been opened up to
talked to us about life in Malawi, others who are HIV positive, and to date 80 women,
and about what we have already children and men are participants of the Dietary Program.
done, and could do, to help these The Bishop reminded us that the anti-viral drugs without
people. He expressed his deep proper nutrition are very dangerous and can kill rather than
gratitude for our help and said heal. The Bishop reported “that this program is making a
he would dearly love us to visit his Diocese and see for real difference in the lives of people. Not only are those
ourselves what has already been accomplished with our help. taking the drug and in the program making good progress
We learned that, since 2003, when the Diocese of but, it has encouraged others to be tested for HIV and to
Northern. Malawi finally faced the truth about the HIV seek help. This is the only way to break the stigma and the
epidemic, the rate of infection has dropped from 20% to silence.”
7% of the population. He admitted that Africa is far Within the last year Malawi has become part of the internet
behind the modern world, but that it is amazing what system and “that has changed our world” said the Bishop.
honesty and love can accomplish. With available internet, communication and updates will
In a country of 14.000,000 people 7,000,000 are children, be much easier. A plan to match our children and the
and of these 2,000,000 are orphans. There are few people children in the program as ‘spiritual partners’ is underway.
in the 40 – 50 year old range because of the HIV plague. This will foster relationship with each other as the children
Malawi is a peaceful, but poor, country where 80% of the and families pray for each other and exchange photos and
population is Christian. Most people live on $1.00 per day. encouragement.
Hence the collection plates in the well attended churches The Bishop’s visit has given us confidence to move forward
are sparsely filled. The church-run hospitals, orphanages, with our continued support of this important work. We are
and clinics are forced to turn to people like us for financial our each other’s keeper. Your continued financial support is
assistance. appreciated. To give to this initiative please make your
Now that Bishop Fanuel is in place, our lines of communi- cheque payable to Christ Church Deer Park, and make the
cation have been reopened. Our goal was to raise $25,000. notation ‘Malawi’ .
In 2007-8 we were able to send just under $10,000 to Thank you,
support the Dietary Improvement Plan, and the Prenatal Samantha Caravan
Clinic on Likoma Island. We presently have a balance of
about $6,000. We need to work on raising the additional
$9,000 in order to sustain the project for the next while.
Ontario Poverty Reduction
Any ideas, or offers, would be welcome. Plan...update
On the Bishop’s return home, we will await news of The Hon. Deborah Matthews, Minister for Ontario’s
the births of babies (names and birth weights and their Poverty Reduction Plan, has responded to our letter
progress) and hope that perhaps the children of resulting from the annual Vestry meeting. The Minister
Promiseland could act as honorary Godparents to individ- will keep us up-to-date with any happenings in this area.
ual infants when they are baptized.
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11. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
Outreach Steering
Committee Meeting
Monday, March 28th, 7:30pm
Board Room of Christ Church Deer Park
All persons
who have an interest in
lm
The Learning Ministry presents
TWO FASCINATING EVENINGS of musical exploration with Dr,
Michael O’Connor. 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Arthur Smith Room
Outreach programs at CCDP
No specialized musical knowledge required!
are cordially invited.
Tuesday, April 5
We will review programs that are in operation,
Exploring Mozart’s Requiem
discuss feasibility of planned projects,
entertain innovative ideas and Unfinished at his death, Mozart’s masterful Requiem remains
plan how to work with our budget. an enigma, generating much romantic speculation and
controversy. This talk will offer a commentary on the music,
For more information, please contact
illustrated with recorded examples. We will also explore the
J.R. Thornton at 416-489-6740 or
secretive genesis of the work, the possible cause of Mozart’s
jrthornton@sympatico.ca
untimely death, and his widow Constanze’s efforts to have the
score completed.
Tuesday, April 12
Exploring Elgar’s /Dream of Gerontius
Report on Lay Pastoral Elgar’s setting of John Henry Newman’s imaginative
Visitor Initiative evocation of the journey of the soul to God is now a treasure
of the England choral tradition. But it was not always so:
THANK YOU to all who attended the information session from the beginning, the work was controversial for musical
regarding lay pastoral visiting on Feb. 6th. It was good and theological reasons. This talk will offer a guided listening
to see such interest in a ministry such as this. Enough to this radiant and hope-filled meditation on life after death.
parishioners did step forward to justify proceeding with
the program; however Tom Greene, Samantha Caravan Dr Michael O’Connor is a lecturer at
and I, after much conversation decided to postpone the St Michael’s College in the University of
training until the fall. The success of any Lay Pastoral Toronto. He studied at the Pontifical
Training program is fundamentally dependent upon Gregorian University in Rome and at the
strong leadership and support from parish clergy. At this University of Oxford, where he completed
point in time, as CCDP moves through its search for a a doctorate on early modern biblical exegesis.
new Incumbent, we feel it is wise to wait until the fall A former Warden of the Royal School of
and then begin to build this program under CCDP’s new Church Music (RSCM) in the UK, he is a
Incumbent. While many of you may know that my time member of the Board of RSCM Canada. His interests include
as an Associate Priest comes to an end in April, I have the relationships between scripture, theology, worship, and
agreed to return in the fall for the training program. the arts (especially music).
Therefore, please hang on! Samantha and I will keep a
record of who you are and we will reconnect in the fall.
Once again; thank you for your willingness to embrace
this ministry. As we enter into our season of Lent, I wish
you all God’s good grace.
Douglas Graydon
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12. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK APRIL/JUNE 2011
From the
Organ Bench
and
Christ Church Deer Park
are pleased to present the
AS I WRITE THIS, we are in the middle
Good Friday Concert
Music for a Most Holy Day
of March and we have just begun
our annual Lenten observances. The Featuring Good Friday readings and
music you’ll hear during our Sunday traditional sacred compositions
morning services leading up to with the soloists and choir of
Easter is in keeping with the tone of Christ Church Deer Park,
the season: the hymn texts are a bit The Element Choir and special guest artists.
more reflective, the Psalms more
plaintive, the organ works and choir April 22 - 4:00pm
anthems more contemplative. Composers across the ages Admission Free
have written some of their most beautiful and inspiring All are Welcome
works for the season of Lent, and we will have the 1570 Yonge Street
opportunity to experience a sample of some of their works (NW corner at Heath,
in the weeks ahead. north of St. Clair subway)
Tel: 416-920-5211
Speaking of beautiful Lenten music, I’d like to draw your www.thereslifehere.org
attention to a special event that will be taking place during
Holy Week. On April 22nd at 4pm, the CCDP choir will
be singing works by Bach, Brahms, and Reinberger at the
annual Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation and Christ Church
Deer Park presentation of “The Good Friday Concert –
Music for a Most Holy Day”. This year’s concert will combine
Good Friday readings and traditional sacred compositions
with unique improvised choral and instrumental music.
Along with the CCDP soloists and choir, the concert will
feature duo-pianists George Vona and Lark Popov, organist
Matthew Coons, jazz trumpeter Jim Lewis, and special
guests, The Element Choir, with their conductor, Christine
Duncan. Further information/links about the concert and FREE CONCERTS continue at 12:10 pm every Thursday
the performers can be found on either the Nine Sparrows (with the exception of Maundy Thursday, April 21st).
website sites.google.com/site/9sparrowsarts/ or the Music Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy.
page of the CCDP website www.christchurchdeerpark.org Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation and Christ
Admission is free, so come along and bring a friend to this Church Deer Park
one-of-a kind concert.
In closing, I’d like to mention that our Lunchtime Chamber
Music series continues every Thursday throughout Lent
(with the exception of Maundy Thursday – April 21). The Remember to check our website for
recitals begin at 12:10pm and last for about forty minutes. updates on these and other events.
Admission is free with donations welcome. www.thereslifehere.org
Eric Robertson, Director of Music
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Christ Church Deer Park
is pleased to welcome
the Choir of St. George’s Church, Guelph
Dr. Gerald Manning, Organist & Director of Music
JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular
Choral Evensong
service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city April 10th, at 4:30 pm
and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s Pre-service music for organ and cello:
finest jazz musicians! “Kol Nidrei”
by Max Bruch (based on a Hebrew liturgical song)
April 3 Dixie Demons
Marlena Tureski, cello; Gerald Manning, organ
Dan Douglas, trombone; Ross Wooldridge,
clarinet; Steve Crow, trumpet; Phil Disera,
banjo; Doug Burrell, tuba: Chris Lamont,
drums
April 17 Tribute to Herbie Hancock
Robi Botos, piano; Brian Barlow, drums;
Scott Alexander, bass; Charlie Gray, trumpet;
Perry White, saxophone
May 8 Mark Eisenman & Chase Sanborn
Welcome to the
Mark, piano; Chase, trumpet Book Club
May 29 Tribute to Benny Goodman We invite all those who enjoy reading books
Bob DeAngelis, clarinet; Frank Wright, to come to our meeting on
vibraphone; Brian Barlow, drums; Wednesday, March 30
piano and bass TBA when we will discuss the non-fiction book
June 12 Reg Schwager Trio “Three Cups of Tea”
(other players TBA) by Greg Mortensen
July 3 Brian Barlow Big Band The meeting originally scheduled for
‘The Sacred Music of Duke Ellington’ Wednesday April 27 will take place
with guest vocalist Heather Bambrick TUESDAY, APRIL 26
(Part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival) The book is, “The Post Mistress”, by Sara Blake.
For our last meeting of the season on
Wednesday, May 18
HERALD we have chosen, “Art Thefts” by Jeffery Archer.
All meetings start at 7:30pm
Deadline for the next HERALD is June 8
in The Arthur Smith Room
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature
Join us
on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory?
for lively conversation, refreshments and wine,
An historical fact? Please speak to one of the clergy or
or your own choice of beverage.
to the Editor.
For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
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
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The Gallery Following Carol’s show, Ramesh Kamath will mount
a photographic art show themed: Nature: Its Healing
THE ART GALLERY is a part of our Art and Spiritualilty Power. In this exhibit Ramesh shares with us the healing
program which strives towards building a wider community. he has felt, and continues to experience, from being in the
middle of Nature. The printing of his images has been
Our Vision statement is: “CCDP is a place where genuine generously sponsored by Toronto Image Works -
spirituality, like art, is open and dynamic .... both are the a professional printing service bureau.
hope of a world so badly in need of transformation.”
As we continue to build a wider community of artists and
“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts - such is art lovers, we encourage the participation of volunteers.
the duty of the artist” - Robert Schumann We would like to be able to have the Gallery open for
The Art and Spirituality program picked up steam in the viewings between 11:30am - 1:30pm on weekdays (except
New Year. In January and February, our very own Bob Tuesdays) but will require at least one volunteer to be on
Reeves had a very successful show themed: Epiphany - the hand during that time in order to do this.
moment of Awakening/Realization. Bob’s art depicted light Meanwhile, we continue to seek sponsors, patrons and
in interesting ways, perhaps giving us that “aha” experience. donors to help us with the purchase and installation of
Gallery visitors were touched by it and loved it - three people a professional track lighting system to help make the
went home with Bob’s paintings. Bob had the unenviable viewing of the art more enjoyable and impactful. Our
position of having 5 viewers who wanted to go home with goal is around $7,000. Any help is appreciated. Please
the same painting, but only one could do that. Also Bob speak to either Ramesh Kamath or Walter Blackwell if
may also have garnered some commissions. you’ve any questions. Cheques should be made payable to
Currently Carol Knowlton-Dority has an exhibition CCDP and earmarked for the ASR Enhancement Fund.
themed: One in the Spirit. Carol’s paintings challenge us Thank you!
to see that we (all of humanity) are “one” in spirit and We remain grateful to the sponsorship of Northern Artists,
encourage us to reflect on the attitudes that separate us who provide all the invitations and posters for each show.
and hence our behaviour toward each other! This show
runs through May 1st. We look forward to continuing to bring you engaging,
awe-inspiring Art that will lead to reflection.
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
Little One, #1 Carol Knowlton-Dority
and what gets done.
One in the Spirit New members are always welcome to join any group at
Paintings by Carol Knowlton-Dority
CCDP...choose one that interests you.
Sunday, March 6 - Sunday, May 1
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Speakers’ Corner
Spring DID YOU KNOW that the ACW (Anglican Church Workers)
often sponsor lunchtime speakers? The topics vary widely
Rummage and are always interesting. Watch the Bulletin for details
and dates...plan to bring along a lunch and enjoy! Tea,
coffee and cookies are provided. Tuesdays at noon...every-
one is welcome...don’t be shy, men...Angican Church
SALE
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Workers include you!
During Lent, the subject is the Torah, brought to you by
Samantha Caravan, Douglas Graydon and Tom Greene,
...and every Tuesday afternoon you are also welcome to
join the Bridge Bunch...play starts around 1:00pm.
GREAT PRICES! In the Arthur Smith Room.
Saturday, April 9
Don’t forget the
9am - 12:30pm
News! BOOK
Rummage Sale...
back on track!
IT WAS DOWN TO THE WIRE, but Lo!...came a hero as MJ
Rosenthall stepped forward and offered to act as co-ordinator
SALE
for the next few Sales. THANK YOU MJ!
...and a heartfelt “thank you” to Rita Becker, who has led us
through 3 years of successful sales. These sales are not only
a great money raiser for the church, but are looked forward
to by many as perhaps the best such sales in the city.
PARISH REGISTER Saturday, June 4
Baptism
Maeve Louise Platt
10am - 2pm
Drop off your books, (paperback, hardcover,
coffee table); LPs. CDs. Videos and DVDs
in the box in the Atrium
Please NO encyclopaedias, outdated textbooks
or business books
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