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Kevin’s
Corner
HERALD
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PARISH CLERGY
Rector
The Rev. Canon Kevin Robertson
Assistant Curate
The Rev. Julie Meakin
Honorary Assistants
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,
Ecumenical Partner
Organist & Director of Music
Eric Robertson
Director of Children & Youth Ministry
Hilary Keachie
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Rector’s Warden
Genevieve Chornenki
People’s Warden
Carolyb Kearns
Deputy Warden
Henry Zaluski
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Editor
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca)
Members
Henry Zaluski,
Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,
Peter Curzon, Kate Rieger
Webmaster
Brian Dench
Dear friends,
“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” (Genesis 3:19) With these
familiar words, ashes are smudged on our foreheads and we begin the 40-day journey
into the season of Lent. These 40 days are meant to recall Jesus’ own time of testing
in the wilderness, where he survived on the bare necessities of life, all the while
confronting the temptations to escape his desert of despair with offers of comfort,
recognition, and power.
Metaphorically, this season places us in the wilderness with Jesus, where we
intentionally choose to “do without” - a discipline that helps to remind us of our
utter reliance on God. Because of its austerity, Lent is sometimes understood as a
bit of a downer, while the rest of the world is out merrily buying bright tulips and
chocolate bunnies. But it need not be so. Lent is not a time for dour self-loathing.
Instead, it is an opportunity to intentionally strip away the baggage which separates
us from authentic living in Christ. In a world so full of noise and clutter, Lent calls
us to tune out the voices that keep us from a deep contemplation of who we really
are, and whose we are, and who God is calling us to be. For each of us, the most
alluring distractions are different. So Lent is, in many ways, a very personal and
productive journey - our own opportunity to allow God to refine and renew us.
As we enter this season once again, I encourage you to embrace it in a way that
works for you. If you are planning to give something up or take something on,
may it serve the purpose of opening a way for God to “create in you a clean heart,
and renew a right spirit within you.” (Psalm 51:11). Then, when Easter comes in
all of its joyful glory, the newness of life in the resurrection will be felt more deeply
within us.
I wish you holy Lent. May it be a time of growth and renewal, as we seek to live
more fully into our identity as the beloved children of God.
PARISH STAFF
Director of Parish Operations
Paul Marritt
Bookkeeper
Elisabeth Lunder
Sexton
Denis Delisle
The Reverend Canon Kevin Robertson, Rector
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Meakin’s
Musings
“Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your
heart.” Thus speaks the prophet Joel in our first reading of
Ash Wednesday. The process of returning to God, of ever
deepening conversion, is one of the themes of Lent. And
note this is an invitation - God desires to have a relationship
with us.
Lent can be described as a time of “spring cleaning” for
our hearts, of stocktaking, or of a kind of “spring training”
for disciples. It is a time of self-reflection and penitence
with the understanding that this will enable us to be more
open to God, to allow God to give us life in all its fullness.
It may be helpful if we see Lent as tied to our baptism.
In the early church, Lent began as a period of preparation
for adults who would be baptized at the Easter Vigil. It
was an intensive 40 days (imitating Christ’s 40 days in the
desert) of instruction, purification, and preparation for
their new life in Christ. It was a time of entering more
consciously into the mystery of Christ’s Passover, of that
journey from death to life.
Being marked with ashes at the beginning of our Lenten
journey is a reminder of our need to die to sin so that we
may live in Christ.
The Church has encouraged prayer, fasting, almsgiving,
and the reading of Scripture as Lenten disciplines.
How is your prayer life? Does it need a re-boot? The Lord’s
Prayer, a favourite psalm, the collect for purity and many
other prayers are available for us. Or just pray what is on
your heart.
By fasting we remember the poor who are forced to fast by
their poverty. Fasting helps clear the mind and can have an
energizing effect. Of course, we think of Lent as a time to
“give up” something. This may be an indulgence, or a
negative attitude or habit.
Lent is often a time when people give to Faithworks or to
other charitable organizations. It may be a time to focus
on a justice or environmental issue as well.
for reflection and prayer. We begin on Lent 1 in Matthew
with the temptation of Jesus - then hear four amazing
passages from the Gospel of John: Nicodemus; the Woman
at the Well; the Man Born Blind and the raising of Lazarus,
before we return to Matthew on Palm/Passion Sunday.
Read these passages slowly, prayerfully. They are paired
with equally wonderful passages from the Old Testament:
the temptation in Genesis; Abraham’s call; Water from the
Rock; the Anointing of David as King and the dry bones of
Ezekiel
Lent is a time given to think seriously about who Jesus is
for us, to renew our faith from the inside out and to
become refreshed and renewed; energized to be effective
disciples in the world.
This will be my final article for the Herald - I am amazed
at how the past year and a half has flown by. Here at Christ
Church Deer Park I have seen and experienced a deep
spirituality and commitment to the Gospel; a community
that cares for and loves each other, and a community of
faith that is open to new ways of doing ministry. I have
learned much during my time here at CCDP and want to
thank you all for your generosity and friendship. I want to
especially thank Kevin, on both a personal and professional
level, for his excellent guidance and support in all things
related to ministry. I would also like to thank the Wardens
and say how much I have learned and enjoyed being part
of such a committed and collaborative Management Team.
To the staff; you have made coming into work each day a
real joy and I will miss you all. It has been a time of growth
and encouragement in my vocation as a priest and a privilege
and joy to worship with you and to serve you. I will miss
you all! I leave you with this traditional Irish blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Wishing you a blessed Lent and Easter,
The Reverend Julie Meakin,
Assistant Curate
Finally, the Lenten Gospel passages offer a treasure trove
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spend a few quite moments walking the Labyrinth. We
will focus on being present in the moment and using our
body and all of our senses in prayer. We encourage everyone to come downstairs to the Rainbow Room and walk
the Labyrinth either before or after Sunday worship.
Hilary Keachie
Director of Children & Youth Ministry
A Place to Learn, Laugh
& Live out our Faith
IN JANUARY, PROMISELAND FOCUSED ON BAPTISM. We started
by reading the Gospel of Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism
in the Jordan River and then did a dramatic retelling with
costumes and all! We shared pictures from our own baptisms
and used our experiences to identity possible symbols for
baptism including water, a dove and a candle. Using these
symbols as well as symbols of Jesus, we created a life-size
mural to remind us that through
baptism we are all united in Christ.
All this learning culminated in a
mini field trip across the street to
Yorkminster Park Baptist church
to visit their full immersion
baptismal tank and learn about
some of their traditions and
rituals. Thank you to Rev. Dale
Ross for a great morning - and
for taking us all right down into
the tank!!
Then in February, we went back to very beginning of the
Bible and started working our way through the Book of
Genesis. We compared the creation stories, built a 3-D
creation collage and learned to sing “The 7 Day of Creation”
(to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas). We then built
cardboard and tin foil Arks, following detailed instructions
like the one’s God gave to Noah - and tried floating them,
in rainy and windy conditions to boot! All 3 Arks withstood
the storm and Noah, his family and the pairs of animals
stayed (mostly) dry!
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Buildin
Getting ready to float our Arks.
We will take a hiatus from Genesis during Lent and Easter.
We will begin the Lenten season together on Tuesday, March
4th with an intergenerational pancake supper followed by a
family worship service with the imposition of ashes. In
PromiseLand, we will build a simple Labyrinth on the first
Sunday of Lent using rope, candles and found objects. Every
Sunday in Lent, we will add more objects to the path and
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Young
Anglican
Leaders
and
YOUNG ANGLICAN LEADERS is our youth leadership
programme for teens grade 7 and up. We meet 3-4 times
every month for a variety of community building and
leadership activities including Lunch and Learns, volunteering
or fundraising and social nights.
Christ Church Deer Park
present the
Good Friday Concert
Music for a Most Holy Day
Our Bible oriented monthly Lunch and Learns will focus
this year on the Book of Ruth. Every month, a different
team will prepare a dramatic reading, an interactive activity
on the chapter’s theme, a grace and some lunch. YAL will
be responsible for leading these Bible studies, and I, for
one, am excited to see what they come up with!
Special Guest:
John Johnson
Juno Award winner John Johnson is one of the most
in-demand musicians in Toronto. He is proficient on
all the saxophones from sopranino through baritone,
as well as piccolo, flute, alto flute, clarinet, and bass
clarinet. John has performed with jazz greats such as
Diane Krall, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack,
Dionne Warwick, Peabo Bryson, and Bill Mays, and
has also appeared as a guest artist with the Toronto
Symphony Orchestra on numerous occasions.
and Featuring:
YAL will also be volunteering every 3rd Saturday of the
month at CCDP’s Community Breakfast. Bright and early,
from 7:00-9:30am, YAL joins a dedicated team of volunteers from our parish to make
eggs, sausages and toast and
then helps serve it to about 3540 people from the community.
It’s a great opportunity to serve
those in need and get involved
in the wider life and work of
our parish.
Soloists and Choir of
Christ Church Deer Park
Eric Robertson
Music Director
April 18- 4:00pm
On the 1st Friday of each
month, YAL will have a fun,
social night. We made our own pizzas and watched Monty
Python and the Holy Grail in January, played board games
in February and have lots more planned for the coming
months, including roller skating, going to a play and playing
laser tag. If you are interested in joining this fun and
dynamic group, or know someone who might be, please
come and speak with me.
Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm and dedication to
our children and youth programmes, and here’s to a fun,
meaningful and learning-filled year!
Hilary Keachie
Director of Children’ & Youth Ministry
Admission Free
All are Welcome
Join us on
Sunday, March 23
for a Pot Luck Lunch in
Elliott Hall
after the 10:00am service
as we celebrate The Reverend Jule Meakin’s time with us
and wish her well as she takes the reins
as Incumbent of
Holy Family, Heart Lake parish.
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istry of friendly visiting. I am confident that this program
will flourish and grow. I wish David Moore and all of the
Congregational Care Team volunteers continued success.
May God empower this vital parish ministry so that it may
grow and prosper.
Doug’s
Discourse
IT IS ALWAYS DIFFICULT TO SAY GOODBYE THE FIRST TIME.
I am finding it is even harder to say goodbye a second time.
I have decided after much soul searching to semi-retire.
Effective Feb. 28th, I shall be leaving my position as
Associate Clergy here at Christ Church Deer Park while
continuing to work half-time as Coordinator of Chaplaincy
Services for the Diocese of Toronto.
When Fr. Kevin invited me to join the staff almost two
years ago, it was to assist him with services and to explore
the viability of a pastoral care program within the parish.
I was also invited to support adult education within the
congregation when asked to sit on the Lay Ministry
Committee chaired by David Moore.
My time here has been filled with opportunities both
satisfying and challenging. The adult education activities
of the parish; bible study groups, sermon discussion groups,
ACW Lenten programs and seminars exploring healing
ministries have all been great fun. I value highly conversations
such as these which explore questions of faith. For me, it is
the ways and means of fleshing out the what, and why of
my beliefs. I thank all of those who have challenged me to
ponder the nuances of our faith. I hope I have challenged a
few ideas for others as well.
This past summer I was challenged in a most satisfying
way sharing the ministry of Christ Church Deer Park with
Julie Meakin when Fr. Kevin was on sabbatical. Even
though it was summer, the demands of the parish were
consistent and steadily busy. Julie and I had great fun
working together learning about each otherís vocational
theology and ìstyleî of ministry. I wish Julie all of Godís
blessings as she continues in her ministry. May God grant
her the strength and wisdom necessary to pastor in today’s
demanding age of faith.
While its development was a much more gradual process
than originally anticipated, I was so blessed to work with
David Moore in the creation of the Congregational Care
Team. It seems, in retrospect, that the time taken to set
down solid roots within this new program was time well
spend. David Moore has a great passion for this ministry
and he is a talented leader for this program. There are
many parishioners here at Christ Church Deer Park who
have the skills and abilities necessary for embracing a min-
The worshiping life of Christ Church Deer Park is, I feel,
the jewel of the parish. I have always found the liturgy at
Christ Church Deer Park to be most uplifting. The dedication
of the servers, deacons, lay readers, intercessors, sides people,
crucifer, altar guild, chalice bearers, choir and organist,
Sunday school leaders and teachers, to name but only a few,
is most impressive. In many ways the liturgy here has
revived my faith in ways I could not anticipate when Rev.
Canon Judy Rois invited me here for the first time. It has
been a great joy to stand at the altar and listen to the choir
under Eric Robertson’s direction behind me. Do not be
surprised if you see me on the occasional Sunday sitting in
one of the back pews sometime in the future.
There is a rhythm to Christ Church Deer Park’s parish life
which shall be missed as well. Weekly staff meetings,
Sunday coffee at Second Cup with members of the 8:00am
congregation, the 7:30am Wednesday Eucharist, (despite
the early hour) followed by breakfast; parish forums and
parish rummage sales, Christmas Bazaars and Good Friday
concerts. All constitute the life of the parish and all give
shape and expression to the spirit of a parish. One of the
great sadnesses of being a clergyperson is the experience of
leaving behind such familiar and life giving patterns of a
community’s faith and spirit. Routines such as these will
certainly be missed.
Finally, I wish to extend particular thanks to Fr. Kevin.
Without his willingness to extend an invitation to return to
Christ Church Deer Park, I would not now be saying yet
again goodbye. His trust in my abilities has been absolute
and I am grateful for such trust. Without Fr. Kevin’s support
I would not have had the opportunity of enhancing and
growing my skills regarding parish ministry. I thank him
for his support and I wish him God’s good blessings always.
As I think back I realize that I have been part of Christ
Church Deer Park, off and on, for almost five years. In
many ways that is so brief a time in the life of a parish. For
me, it has been a time where everyone has welcomed me
here with warmth, acceptance and grace. I wish Christ
Church Deer Park all success in the future and may it
continue to be a place where God is known and known well.
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The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon,
Assistant Priest
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Interfaith, Church and Divinity:
Manifestations of my Faith
Journey
I HAVE TO SAY, IT’S REALLY WONDERFUL to be back at
Christ Church Deer Park. Thank you all for the warm
welcome back!! It has been so great getting to see everyone
and catch up after my year away. I feel blessed to be part
of such a fantastic community!
For the last 12 months, I was living in Hanover, Germany
and working as the Project Coordinator for an international
and interreligious youth conference, set for May 2015.
When I arrived last January, the “Interreligious Youth
Forum” was still in the baby stages, and most notably, still
an entirely Protestant initiative. My first job was to reach
out to youth leaders in various faith traditions, denominations
and related international organizations in order to make
this a truly interfaith event in its vision, creation and
implementation. We were fortunate to get a very positive
response and created a team of 12 dedicated, experienced,
and mostly youth, volunteers. The team met regularly
throughout the year to decide on the theme, content,
countries involved and potential lead-up and follow-up
initiatives. It was a great group and I felt fortunate to get to
work with them and learn about their experiences of faith
and interfaith work in Europe.
One of my main tasks as Project Coordinator was creating
a detailed, yet accessible Toolkit to promote local action on
the Millennium Development Goals. I also planned a mini
Pre-Forum for July 2014 and was sent to gatherings and
conferences around Germany and Europe to promote both
events. Although I left before the project was complete, I
plan to continue to be involved, and we have talked
already about the possibility of returning for a few weeks
to help with the Pre-Forum and/or actual Youth Forum in
2015. It would be amazing to see the outcome of all this
hard work!
During the year, I had the opportunity to participate in
diverse and engaging events led by the Church. This
included Lutheran confirmation classes, Advent worship
services in the blue glow of the gothic cathedral, gospel
music concerts and interfaith debates. The most profound
experience for me though was participating in the 34th
Protestant Kirchentag (literally “Church Day”). This huge,
incomparable event happens every 2 years (the Catholics
host in the alternate year) and brings together over 150, 000
people from around Germany and the world for a week of
lectures, Bible studies, concerts, worship services and
meals. This year, it took place in Hamburg and I had the
privilege to not only attend but also lead an interfaith
youth event that was held in collaboration. Over the
week, I had countless moments of awe and inspiration;
a crowded subway car breaking into spontaneous song,
taking communion outdoors with more than 100,000
other people (the logistics alone astounded me!), a candlelit
prayer service around the harbour. Everyone I encountered
was incredibly friendly, eager to chat and hospitable (if
you looked even slightly lost, 3 or 4 different people
would offer you directions!) and when we asked about
this attitude, the response was always the same: “This is
Kirchentag!” Learning, worship, creative expression,
social action and hospitality - this really was the most
amazing expression of faith and the positive role it can
play in society.
Leaving Germany at the end of 2013 was bittersweet.
Sad of course to leave my new friends and wonderful
colleagues, and to know that my travel opportunities
would almost entirely disappear, but I felt ready to come
home, and very eager to start a new chapter in my life.
On January 6th, I started my Masters of Divinity at
Trinity College in Toronto. I made the decision to study
theology and ministry while in Germany, inspired by the
young pastors I met, the positive and active role of the
church and the need to work to promote and continue
this role in our community. I am studying part-time
right now, taking classes in Theology, Homiletics and
Liturgy. My favourite part so far is getting to plan and
participate in worship services with the other Trinity
students. Last week I got to set the table for Communion,
and probably soon, I’ll even do a homily!
I am also happy to announce some news of a more personal
nature. My longtime boyfriend Lukas Rae proposed just
before Christmas and we plan to be
married on December 6th 2014. Our
wedding will be at Christ Church
Deer Park and it would be make me
very happy to welcome you all for the
ceremony. I feel blessed to be able to
have the ceremony here in my home
parish, and to have Kevin and my
mom, Karen Hamilton, officiate.
Thank you all again for your kind words and enthusiastic
welcome back! I am really looking forward to sharing in
our faith journeys - learning, laughing and living out our
faith together.
Hilary
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Lenten Thoughts
Fast From; Feast On
Fast from judging others;
feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from emphasis on differences;
feast on the unity of life.
Fast from apparent darkness;
feast on the reality of light.
Fast from thoughts of illness;
feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
feast on phrases that purify.
Study Opportunities
Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
On the Web
Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.
ENLIGHTEN YOUR MIND with a series of Lenten Readings
on the theme: Transformation through renewal of the
mind by Imagination.
Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.
Fast from worry; feast on divine order.
Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.
Materials are posted on the parish website and continue
through the weeks of Lent. Printed copies are available for
those without computers.
Fast from unrelenting pressures;
feast on unceasing prayer.
Those who are interested in these readings can meet with
Canon Peter Gratton in the Arthur Smith Room after the
10:00 am service on March 23 & April 6.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Interactive comments can be made to Peter at any time at
dpgrat@gmail.com
A.C.W. Lenten Luncheon Series
YOU- ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND this Tuesday series as
our clergy invite us to reflect upon the Parables of Jesus.
We begin at noon in the Arthur Smith Room.
Bring along your lunch... coffee and tea are provided.
March 11
The Parable of the Sower
March 18
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
March 25
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
April 1
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
April 6
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
All are welcome.
Fast from hostility; feast on non-resistance.
Fast from self-concern;
feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragements; feast on hope.
Fast from facts that depress;
feast on verities that uplift.
Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from thoughts that weaken;
feast on promises that inspire.
Fast from shadows of sorrow;
feast on the sunlight of serenity.
Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
feast on prayer that undergirds.
William Arthur Ward 1921-1994.)
(American author, teacher and pastor)
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Help us make Palm Crosses
Please plan to join us throughout
Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Friday April 11
9.30am
in the Arthur Smith Room
Sunday Services in Lent:
Please join us.
March 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
There will be people there to
remind us how to make the crosses,
and also to demonstrate the
technique for those new to the task.
Bring a pair of scissors with you.
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
donation in memory of a loved one,
print the name of the person(s) to
be remembered on the envelope.
Memorials will be included in the
Easter bulletin.
Place the envelope in the offering
plate. Donations may also be
arranged through the office.
Said Eucharist - 8:00 am
Sung Eucharist -10:00 am
(church school & childcare provided)
Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday, April 13
8:00am
Holy Eucharist & Blessing of Palms
10:00am
Sung Eucharist and Palm Procession
Maundy Thursday, April 17
7:00pm
Eucharist, Foot-Washing & Altar
Stripping
8:00pm
“Gethsemane Watch” in the Chapel
Good Friday, April 18
9:00am
Stations of the Cross
for Youth & Families
11:00am
Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
1:00pm
Good Friday Walk
with Churches on-the-Hill
Holy Saturday, April 19
8:00pm
The Great Vigil of Easter
& Lighting of the New Fire
followed by a Resurrection Party and
planting of the Easter Garden on the
lawn.
Great News!
The Plastic Party of the Year
is in Sight!
Saturday April 19 - 10:00am - 3:00 pm
Elliott Hall
COME ONE AND ALL, bring your glue guns and/or a festive
spirit. We shall glue, repair and otherwise resurrect our
“Ecclesiastical Tacky Plastic Flowers” and have them ready
for the Saturday evening Easter Vigil and Parish Party!
There will be refreshments and general chaos. Any students
wishing to earn community service hours are welcome.
Please let me know if you can attend! We now have an
extensive collection awaiting our attentions!
Cheers,
Carol Knowlton Dority
CCDP Dura-Garden Squad
Easter Day, April 20
8:00am
10:00am
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Holy Eucharist of the Resurrection
Sung Eucharist of the Resurrection
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our beliefs and our actions, the faith communities urged
Canada to pursue climate justice by responding to the
moral imperative of sharing more of the economic burden
of adaptation and mitigation already being borne by poorer
countries.
Social Matters
LIVING OUR FAITH
IÍVE BEEN READING LIVING ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE: a biblical
response to the environmental crisis, a new book from
Citizens for Public Justice (available through www.cpj.ca ).
Designed for group study with discussion and action
suggestions, it has evocative reflections by various writers.
Inviting us to fall in love with the Earth, university
Catholic colleague, Stephen Scharper, calls us to a deeper
ecological conscience: ecological integrity and social justice.
He names a spiritual deficit as the cause of unsustainable
patterns of production and consumption. Joy Kennedy,
who long worked for the Anglican Church of Canada,
reminds us that in the face of the gospel of growth, techno
fixes and prosperity, the churches in 2011 said “We have a
moral imperative to act.” With strong leadership, she urges,
we can put the long-term interest of humanity and the
planet first; religious organizations have an important role
in promoting ethical consumption and sustainable life
styles. “We lament that our abuse of creation has brought
lasting damage to the world we have been given” which
“belongs to God”, she mourns, in prayer. National
Indigenous Anglican Bishop, Mark MacDonald, contrasts
the “global culture of human-centred overuse “which is “a
direct and accelerating threat to the larger web of life” with
the aboriginal vision of the “community” in the “communion”
- of all life. The deep Christian tradition of life needs to be
recovered, he says. Calgary Anglican priest and social work
professor, Mishka Lysak, thinks what we have to offer is
hope, faithfulness, an ethical frame for prophetic action
and economic self-restraint. He urges the church to engage
in a ministry of creation advocacy in partnership with allies
outside the church, asserting that adoption of energy policies,
resulting in carbon emission reductions to a fair and safe
global level, is our duty.
The book includes the 25 Oct. 2011 Canadian Interfaith
Call for Leadership and Action on climate change, which
the Anglican Church of Canada signed onto. It stresses
the need to change wasteful patterns of production and
consumption by a cultural transformation to the values of
sustainability. Noting we need to seek coherence between
Imperatives of faith and awareness of diocesan commitment
to climate action led me to make a proposal to the
Allocations Committee for the Re-Imagining Church funds;
that CCDP have an energy audit of its facilities and pursue
retrofits to reduce our carbon footprint. These practical
steps would bear witness to our commitment to address the
climate crisis. Retrofits would be a sign in the community
that CCDP is a 21st century church which understands
today’s imperatives. As a divinity faculty member, I know
that the student-inspired solar panels on the roof of Trinity
College’s academic building are a sign, within the University
of Toronto, of Trinity’s ethical integrity and imagination.
The allocations committee caught the vision, and I hope to
see this work go forward. With CPJ I pray: Lord, all things
come as gifts from your creating power. Give us your Spirit so
that we might understand our communal responsibility. Show
us the path to action and bestow on us the creativity and
courage to lead our society to cherish and protect your gifts.
Phyllis Creighton
Interfaith Travels
A FEW MONTHS AGO,
our Karen Hamilton was
photographed with the Archbishop of Canterbury now it’s the Pope!
Karen is presently heading out to Israel and Palestine on a
tour with Jews, Christians and Muslims. Barbara Marwood is
joining her as well as her son, Gavin Keachie.
We’ll look for a report in the next issue of the Herald.
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11. MARCH/APRIL 2014
CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
A Word from
the Churchwardens
THE VESTRY MEETING WAS HELD on Sunday, February 23rd
following the 10:00 a.m. service. The Annual Vestry Report
(2013), the audited financial statements and a narrative
budget were all available in print or electronic format in
advance of the meeting. The meeting benefited from a
Parish Forum “Money Matters” on February 9th where
there was an opportunity to review the audited financial
statements and other financial information of importance
to the future of CCDP.
The Vestry meeting was well attended. Eighty-five to ninety
parishioners enjoyed a light lunch and heard presentations
from the Rector, Treasurer, Rector’s Warden and People’s
Warden. There were some good questions and positive
discussion. Special recognition was given to two individuals
- the Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest,
who was retiring, and Robert Morrow, who served in many
capacities at CCDP, most recently as Treasurer and
Financial Warden.
Everyone is invited to attend the next “Money Matters”
Parish Forum to be held on Sunday, May 4th following the
10:00 a.m. service. The meeting will continue to focus on
financial aspects of parish life including property requirements
and options relating to a general reserve fund.
Genevieve Chornenki Carolyn Kearns
Rector’s Warden
People’s Warden
Henry Zaluski
Deputy Warden
Why Go To Church?
A Churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper
and complained that it made no sense to go to church
every Sunday. ‘I’ve gone for 30 years now,’ he wrote, ‘and
in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons.
But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of
them. So, I think I’m wasting my time and the pastors
are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all.’
This started a real controversy in the ‘Letters to the Editor’
column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for
weeks until someone wrote this clincher:
‘I’ve been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife
has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me,
I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those
meals. But I do know this.. They all nourished me and
gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife
had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead
today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment,
I would be spiritually dead today!’ When you are DOWN
to nothing.... God is UP to something! Faith sees the
invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible!
Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual nourishment!
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12. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
MARCH/APRIL 2014
Spring
Rummage
SALE
Saturday, April 26
10:00am - 1:00pm
WE ARE EVEN NOW accepting contributions for the sale...
Some ideas to get you started - gently used clothing
(men’s, women’s, children’s); household items (cutlery,
dishes, glasses, linens); jewellery; treasures; games and
puzzles...the list goes on.
So, whether you are downsizing or just spring cleaning,
remember the Rummage Sale! Please look through your
closets...make room for the new and let us have what you
don’t need anymore...(You can tell your friends too.)
Drop off your items in the box in the Atrium)
And as the date draws nearer you will be hearing from
me... count on it!
Contemplative
Knitting Circle
For knitters of all ages
and stages.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HANDWORK? Do you appreciate
silence? Please consider joining us in the chapel on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm as we enjoy
a contemplative time and space together. After a reading,
we work in silence for the first half hour and converse
about the work of our hands in the second half hour.
Welcome Spring
Thank you,
Maxine Henry, Rummage Sale Co-ordinator
maxinethemaximizer@yahoo.com 416-590-1008
(or encourage it to come)
as we bid best wishes and a fond farewell to
the Reverend Julie Meakin
Pot Luck Lunch
Elliott Hall
Sunday, March 23
after the 10:00 am Service
We encourage All to consider their favourite Brunch fare,
and challenge them to create it for us!
SpringLuncheon
Tuesday, May 13 / 12:00 noon
MARK YOU CALENDARS NOW for this, always anticipated,
event. Watch our Website and Sunday Bulletins for
more details as the date draws near.
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(Both serving AND clean up volunteers also
would be gratefully accepted.)
Jayne Miles Simpson,
Co-ordinator
Remember to check our website for
updates on these and other events.
www.thereslifehere.org
13. MARCH/APRIL 2014
CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
From the
Organ Bench
PLEASE JOIN US ON GOOD FRIDAY
(April 18th) at 4pm for our annual
Christ Church Deer Park and Nine
Sparrows Arts Foundation presentation of “The Good Friday Concert
– Music for a Most Holy Day”.
Along with the CCDP soloists and
choir, this year’s concert will feature
special guest, Juno Award winner,
John Johnson.
John Johnson is one of the most in-demand musicians
in Toronto. He is proficient on all the saxophones from
sopranino through baritone, as well as piccolo, flute, alto
flute, clarinet, and bass clarinet. John has performed with
jazz greats such as Diane Krall, Aretha Franklin, Roberta
Flack, Dionne Warwick, Peabo Bryson, and Bill Mays,
and has also appeared as a guest artist with the Toronto
Symphony Orchestra.
JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular
service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city
and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s
finest jazz musicians!
March 23
“A Love Supreme”
A tribute to John Coltrane
Kirk MacDonald, saxophone;
Pat LeBarbera, saxophone;
Brian Dickinson, piano;
Neil Swainson, bass; Bob McLaren, drums
April 6
Mike Murley, saxophone;
David Occhipinti, guitar
Labyrinth
As always, admission to the concert is free (donations
welcome), so come along and bring a friend to what
promises to be a very special event.
Our Lunchtime Chamber Music series has resumed and
continues every Thursday until the end of June (with the
exception of Maundy Thursday – April 17th). If you have
a chance, drop by the sanctuary on Thursdays at 12:10pm
to hear both established artists and rising stars perform.
Admission is free (donations are welcome). Bring your
lunch and enjoy!
Eric Robertson,
Organist & Director of Music
If you’re interested in finding out more about the Christ
Church music program, please contact me through the
Music page of the CCDP website.
On December 14th, the Labyrinth workshop provided an
opportunity to walk a canvas replica of the Chartres
labyrinth and to reflect on the meaning and message of
Advent. The focus is on being present in the moment and
using our body and all of our senses in prayer.
You are welcome to walk the PromiseLand Labyrinth
downstairs in the Rainbow Room on any Sunday in Lent,
either before or after Sunday worship.
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14. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
MARCH/APRIL 2014
Christmas
Fair
2013
Churches on-the-Hill
Food Bank
anither great success
The half-yearly collection of the Food Bank donations in
the Atrium was made in early January and was taken to,
and sorted out at, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church.
YAL, Atrium Food Collection
Heartfelt thanks are due to Natalie Kemp and the YAL
members who promoted it so vividly over the months and
to all who generously made the contributions.
Ben Dibben
PARISH REGISTER
Baptism
Riley Chidinma Iku
In Memorium
Robert Stewart
William McLachlan
Verna Carter
Rupert Righton
Gordon Robertson
Transitions
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15. MARCH/APRIL 2014
CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
Welcome to the
Book Club
We invite all those who enjoy reading
to come to our gatherings
held on Wednesdays.
at 7:30 pm
in the Arthur Smith Room
Hark! Consider advertising
in the HERALD.
Wednesday, March 26
Garth Stein’s, The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Known as a great “dog” book, it is written entirely
from the prospective of a dog.
HERALD IS PUBLISHED 5 TIMES PER YEAR; Sept/Oct;
Nov/Dec: Jan/Feb: April/May: June/July. Ad rates are
very reasonable...we can even design your ad if required.
And... since HERALD is posted in full to our website
www.thereslifehere.org your advertisements will also get
exposure on the internet.
Wednesday, April 30
The Red Tent, by Anita Diamont
The story of Dinah from the Book of Genesis.
For details and rates contact Elisabeth Lunder in the
Parish Office.
Wednesday, May 28
John Vaillant’s, The Golden Spruce
A true story of Myth, Madness and Greed
set in British Columbia.
We love hearing from you...
Please join us for lively conversation,
refreshments and wine,
or your own choice of beverage.
HERALD IS YOUR NEWSLETTER...we do our best to keep
you up to date on all the events and activities taking place
in this vibrant, bee-hive of a parish.
There will be no meetings in June, July or August
For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
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.
HERALD also offers you an opportunity to voice your
thoughts and opinions, share ideas, suggestions, photos or
information, write up a parish event, honour a special
parishioner or fill us on your news (especially if you have
moved away}...we welcome your input.
Signed submissions may be dropped off at any time up to
the deadline - in the Herald slot in the reception area, to
Paul Marritt in the office or by mail or e-mail.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Joyce Hamilton, Editor
joyceian@sympatico.ca
New members are always welcome to join any group at
CCDP...choose one that interests you.
Volunteers Welcome!
TAKE A TURN at the Holy Grounds Café...with a friend, as
a family...it’s fun and your efforts are always appreciated.
HERALD
Deadline for the next HERALD is April 23
Please sign up on the sheet just inside the kitchen or speak
to Jane Miles Simpson or William Jackson.
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16. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
MARCH/APRIL 2014
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