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CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 37, NUMBER 4
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Dear Friends,
We welcome your submissions. A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS in the life, ministry and history of Christ Church Deer
E-mail: Park this Fall. As we welcome our new rector, Kevin Robertson, we do so with
jking@thereslifehere.org
or the editor (e-mail below). a sense of renewed commitment to our worship and parish life here.
PARISH CLERGY The Church finds itself today, perhaps as it always has, in a very challenging and
Rector ever changing society. Over the years of parish ministry, I have come to realize
The Rev. Kevin Robertson
that people are searching for a number of things, but chiefly I would suggest:
Assistant Curate
The Rev. Samantha Caravan Transcendence – Significance – Community.
Honorary Assistants Transcendence – In a so-called secular culture, so many people are looking for some-
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater
The Rev. Canon Dr. David Neelands thing beyond. This is a great challenge to the quality of Christian worship. Does it
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, offer people what they are instinctively looking for – transcendence – the reality of
Ecumenical Partner
God? Do they see heaven opened in worship? Do they hear the voice of God in our
The Rev. Michael Marshall,
Hospital for Sick Children prayer?
Organist & Director of Music
Eric Robertsson Significance – People are looking for personal identity. Who am I? Where did I
Director of Children’s Education come from? Where am I going? What is it all about? This is a challenge to the
Hilary Keachie quality of Christian teaching. At his baptism, Jesus heard the Father claim him as
WARDENS his beloved Son. People need to know that they are made in the image of God; that
Rector’s Warden (Human Resources) they too are God’s beloved children, not mere products of some mindless natural
David Thornton process.
People’s Warden (Property)
Walter Blackwell Community – People are looking for community, for relationships of love. We
Deputy Warden (Finance) are made for such relationships because we are made in the image of God. At
Robert Morrow
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
the baptism of Jesus we see that God as the relationship, the perfect and loving
Editor
communion of Father, Son and Holy Spirit; not yet formalised into the doctrine
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca) of the Trinity, but there in the story. St. John tells us that no one has ever seen
Members God. That invisibility is a problem for many. God has been visible in Christ. Well,
Henry Zaluski, MJ Rosenthal, yes, people might say, that was fine 2000 years ago but what about now? Well, in
Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,
Peter Curzon, Kate Rieger
the First Letter of John, we find the same formula: “No one has even seen God,”
Webmaster but the letter then continues: “If we love one another, God abides in us”. The
Brian Dench invisible God who made himself visible in Jesus, now does so in Christian
PARISH STAFF community if we love one another. That is the challenge of our fellowship, our
Parish Administrator & Rector’s Assistant community life.
Jean King
Sexton But neither worship nor verbal proclamation of the gospel is of much value unless
Denis Delisle it springs from a community of love which shares in the divine life revealed in Jesus
Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
For the past nine months it has been my privilege to share in the life and worship
of such a community here at Christ Church Deer Park. May you continue to be
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that community as you go “from strength to strength
and glory to glory” in the months and years ahead. A message
Faithfully and gratefully,
from Kevin
(The Ven) Thomas Greene
Interim Priest-in-Charge
Thank you Tom... Dear Parishioners of Christ Church Deer Park,
...FOR SHEPHERDING us through these past months with IT IS MY GREAT PRIVILEGE to arrive as your new incumbent
such grace, warmth, optimism and good humour. You today. Over the past few months, the process of discern-
have made many friends here and our hope is that you ment has brought us together, and I trust that God’s
continue to enjoy your “retirement” (and that you won’t Spirit has led the way. I know that I am coming to a
be a stranger to Christ Church Deer Park). parish with a proud past and a promising future, and
it is evident that “there’s life here”.
The churchwardens and members of the Parish Selection
Parish Meeting Committee have shared with me some of the challenges
History Taking and priorities that lie ahead, and I am eager to get started
Sunday, October 30 in our ministry together. However, my main task in the
11:30am - 2pm coming days will be to get to know you. Thank you in
Elliott Hall advance for your patience as I learn names and figure out
the rhythm of parish life. The clergy, staff and committee
members have been most helpful in smoothing the way
over the past few weeks, and I have been grateful for
Save this Date! their support.
Celebration Some of you have read the brief biography that
accompanies the announcement of my appointment.
of our New Ministry For those who have not, let me tell you a little about
Together myself. I spent my childhood in Thornhill, and attended
Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill. I studied history
Sunday, November 13 at Huron College, University of Western Ontario, and
4pm then theology at Trinity College, University of Toronto.
I was ordained a deacon in 1997 and a priest in 1998.
Our area bishop, The Rt Rev Patrick Yu,
I served as the Assistant Curate at St. James’ Cathedral
will join us for a service of Holy Communion
for nearly three years, before moving on to incumbencies
and covenant.
at St. Peter’s, Oshawa and, more recently, at St.
A reception will follow in Elliott Hall. Nicholas’, Birch Cliff in Scarborough. My interests
More details will follow. include music, movies, cycling and long-distance
running. I also come to you with a sense of great
hopefulness and enthusiasm for the future of the Church.
Please remember our parish in your prayers during this
time of transition. I look forward to meeting each one
of you, and beginning this new journey together.
Yours,
The Reverend Kevin Robertson
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PromiseLand
Fall Schedule
October 2 Rev. Kevin Robertson’s First
Sunday!
Kids in Church
October 9 Thanksgiving Sunday
Don’t forget your canned food!
Happy Fall! October 16 Saints and Women
I HOPE THAT EVERYONE had relaxing and adventure filled St. Hildegard & St. Jeanne D’Arc
summers, and a great start to the new school year! I am October 23 Saints and Animals
thrilled to be back for another year of laughter and learning St. Francis & St. Richard
with the kids and teens of CCDP!
October 30 Saints and Me
This fall, we are launching a brand-new programme for Modern Saints
teens called Young Anglican Leaders. YAL will meet once
a month for breakfast and the Young Leaders will take November 6 All Saints Day
turns leading the programme - choosing a prayer, a Bible (don’t forget your costume!)
reading and a fun activity for the group. YAL will also lead Kids in church & breakfast!
social action and outreach projects throughout the year. November 13 Remembrance Day
Stay tuned for updates on the amazing things our Young November 20 Anniversary Sunday
Leaders are up to!
November 27 Advent 1: Pageant Rehearsal
Throughout October, the kids will be leading our Annual
Churches-on-the-Hill Canned Food Drive. We collected December 4 Advent 2: Feast of St. Nicholas
232 items last year, and I know that we can do even better December 11 Advent 3: Pageant rehearsal
this time around! We will be collecting items until October
December 18 Advent 4: Pageant rehearsal
31st and would encourage everyone to bring a couple
canned or dried food items every week.
As a lead up to the Feast of All Saints, PromiseLand will
be exploring the lives of different Christian Saints. We will
learn about important women Saints, Saints who loved
animals, Saints who share our names and even learn songs
about Saints! This will give all of us a chance to figure out
who we want to dress up as for All Saints Day! Make sure
to come on out on Nov. 6th to see our fabulous costumes!!
Finally, in November, we will start gearing up for our
wonderful Christmas Pageant! We have new original songs
this year and roles for everyone who wishes to be involved.
Please let me know if you are interested in helping with
costumes, make-up, sets or if you’d like to be one of our
actors. Rehearsals start November 27th!
I’m looking forward to a great fall season of laughter,
learning and living out our faith!
Hilary
Director of Children’s Education
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Stewardship Report
A Word from THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE is now formed and is
the Wardens meeting. One of the activities of this group will be, together
with the Wardens and Clergy, to mount a giving and
awareness campaign in the later part of this year to raise
GREETINGS FROM THE CORPORATION. The year is well the focus on the need for increased financial Giving’s to
underway with changes in leadership, activities with regards meet current needs and to get the parish out from under
to the property, meetings of the Parish Forum, changing an accumulated deficit. Other medium and longer term
scenery in the Arthur Smith Room, the re-energising of activities will follow.
Stewardship and actions on Parish Finances. Some of The members of the committee are, Innes van Nostrand
these are commented on in other reports. (Chair), Tony van Straubenzee, Mark Groesbeck, Cathy
We have said goodbye to Tom Greene and thanked him Thomas, Barbara Johnston, George Lewis and James Cowan.
for his contribution to our Parish life. Tom joined us You can expect to hear more from them in the future.
during a period of transition and has helped us in many
ways. In his short time with us he engaged and guided Christ Church Deer Park
the parish, provided leadership and advice and helped us NEEDS YOU!!
prepare for the future. For all that he has done for us we
sincerely thank him and wish him God’s blessing. THERE ARE A NUMBER of ministry opportunities just
waiting for your energy and enthusiasm!
We welcome Kevin Robertson and prepare to continue
the Parish’s journey with his leadership. Hospitality Coordinator
The revenue and expenses for the year to date are This ministry can be tons of fun. It involves organizing
summarized below. The good news is that both revenues volunteers for the Sunday morning coffee hour that
and expenses are about on par with the budget for the follows the 10am service. As well as the occasional extra
year and with each other. Congregational Giving’s are volunteers needed for luncheons or breakfasts. There is a
about $12,000 below budget and other Revenue is up good team of volunteers for this ministry - all we need is
about $14,000. The Giving’s budget was aggressive while you to coordinate them.
the expenses budget was tight, in part due to the less than Book Sale Coordinator
full complement of clergy in the budget. The Giving’s We have had two successful book sales and are hoping to
budget for the balance of the year, like last year, assumes continue this excellent community opportunity.
a significant boost in Giving’s for the rest of the year. Last Regularly throughout the year books are sorted into cate-
year this boost did not happen. However with the various gories by a team of knowledgeable volunteers. What this
changes underway, including the fall Stewardship campaign ministry needs is someone willing to learn the ropes from
we are confident that the Giving’s targets will be met and the existing team and recruit and coordinate volunteers
that, by year end, we will have at least a small surplus to for the sorting and sale. Not sure you have what it takes -
offset some of the accumulated deficit with which we no problem, on the job training is provided.
began 2011.
Prayers of the People
2011 2011 budget
The Prayers of the People are just that - prayers offered
Revenues 421 422 during the Sunday 10am liturgy. They are usually written
Expenditures 414 426 by those offering them and are one way we here God’s
Surplus 8 -4 leading for our lives and our community. Not sure how to
write prayers, what to include, or how they should sound.
If you are not using one of our preauthorized payment Don’t worry - a mentor will be provided.
options and would like to do so please contact Elisabeth
Lunder. If you are interested in any of these ministry positions
or any other ministry at Christ Church - serving on the
If you have any questions please contact one of us. Sunday morning liturgy team, reading, gardening, or
David Thornton Walter Blackwell Robert Morrow participation in any committee - speak to Samantha - she
Rector’s Warden Peoples’ Warden Deputy Warden would love to hear from you.
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Parish Forum new hydronic circulating pumps. These repairs required
the opening and closing of 32 radiators. Also, the gas
burner assembly in the Carrier Roof Top Unit was cracked
and required replacement. This unit is located on the
upper flat roof, and services the heating and cooling needs
of both the Atrium and Church offices.
BASED ON THE FEEDBACK, both formal and informal, the
reaction to the Parish Forum and its format have been Additional minor repairs consisted of the following:
positive and there is agreement that it should continue. - New storage shelving in the Choir Room
It is our opinion that until our new incumbent, Kevin - Repairs to cracks in the Guild Room ceiling
Robertson, has had an opportunity to familiarize himself - Minor plumbing repairs to the staff and basement
with the people and issues of CCDP that future sessions washrooms
of the Forum should be delayed. - Window blinds installed in the Community Hall –
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of those this was generously paid by the Current Events Group
who actively participated in the 4 Forums that were held. - Window-well repairs at Church parking area
In particular our gratitude is extended to the core group Bartlett Tree Service trimmed tree branches which were
of parishioners who helped plan, prioritize, and organize the touching the North West corner of the Elliot Hall slate
sessions.To those of you who have indicated your willingness roof
to continue - stay tuned! We will keep you in touch with
Outside landscaping and planting – Note: Special thanks
developments. To those of you who are unable to continue
must go to Rev. Samantha Caravan, who organized a
on the committee we offer our thanks for your contributions.
group of Church volunteers to assist with designing new
flower beds, at the Yonge Street entrance, and near the
Property Update Community Hall entrance
This year the CCDP Property Committee focused their
efforts on addressing various water leaks associated with
the slate roof, and developing a strategic plan for the
future. After meeting with four roofing consultants, the
Property Committee selected Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd.
THE CCDP PROPERTY COMMITTEE is responsible for to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the slate roof.
providing guidance and direction to the People’s Warden This consisted of inspecting both the interior and exterior
(Property), Walter Blackwell, and the Parish Administrator, of the CCDP roofs, on both the Church proper and
Jean King, to address current property issues, and to plan Elliott Hall. Inspections occurred of the attic, insulation
for future needs of the Church building and outside materials, eaves troughs, down pipes, flashings, snow
grounds. guards, vent dormers, and most specifically, the slate tiles.
There are four members of the 2011 CCDP Property Taylor Hazell Architects conducted the roof assessment in
Committee consisting of: Art Huycke, Jean King, Walter late spring with the help of Roof Tile Management using
Blackwell and Don Dority (Chair). scaffolding and ladders to access the slate roof. Four
sample areas of the roof were opened, conditions recorded,
The first eight months of 2011 has been very busy for the photographed, and slate samples taken and tested for,
Property Committee with the following work completed: modulus of rupture, water absorption and weather resist-
Roof Tile Management Inc. was selected to complete the ance. The final copy of the architects report with slate test
Narthex interior painting and plastering repairs, which result findings and repair recommendations is expected
occurred from water damages. In addition, Roof Tile later this year, for presentation to Corporation.
installed a temporary patch at the Sacristy ceiling. As we move forward in 2011 and 2012 the CCDP
Uwe Schorn Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. repaired Property Committee will plan for repairs to the cracked
the Hot Water Radiator System, which services the Church. concrete and re-pointing of steps at the Yonge Street
This consisted of draining the system completely, with entrance, and refinishing the outside Church doors.
various repairs to leaking heating pipes, and installation of Don Dority, Chair, CCDP Property Committee
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Christmas Start planning your tables now for
the ever-popular
Fair
Saturday, November 19
Bridge Luncheon
Monday, October 31
Tickets, $25/person
For tickets or further details
Nancy Pickering 416-781-8698
10:30am - 1:30pm
Tea Room will serve a light lunch
Mini Fair
Following 10:00am Service on November 20
(ACW and Anniversary Sunday)
Once again we welcome your donations of jams,
Celtic Knots
jellies and home preserves, sewn and knitted articles,
craft items, jewellery, treasures and collectables,
tins, baskets and fine linens;
Workshop
Drawing Spiritual Insights
and, of course, bottles for the
“Bottle Table Game”
(minimum value, $5.00)
Knitted items -
cotton dish cloths, sweaters (sizes 3 and up),
scarves, booties and tea cozies
remain popular items.
We also welcome your suggestions and your help.
If you can draw a dot, a line, and a square, then
See you at the Fair! you will be drawing Celtic knots in minutes –
(bring your friends and family) guaranteed!
For further details please contact: You will discover how to deconstruct the patterns
Lynn Lovekin at 416-960-2193 of history - and to construct your own designs.
or You can then adapt and apply these principles to
Lorna Lang at 416-932-2599 other arts and crafts: knitting, quilting, carving,
sculpture, stained glass, jewellery -
even tattooing!
Suitable for any level of ability: absolute beginner
to experienced professional. Intriguing for adults
Two milestones of note.... but also to youth and kids (recommended, age
10 and up) - a great family project
TWO MUCH-LOVED and well-remembered senior Unleash your inner genius!
parishioners are celebrating special birthdays this Fall... Saturday, October 15
both are well and thriving. 9:30am - 12 noon
Marjory Putt is achieving 105! No fee...pay as you can (suggested, $15)
Bessie Armstrong is 90! To register and for details about what to bring,
We wish them both well. contact Jane King jking@thereslifehere.org
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Outreach 9:30am. (Calvin Presbyterian provides the breakfast on the
other Saturdays)
Our guests are most appreciative of our efforts and take
care to thank us each time they enjoy the filling meal.
Financial contributions toward the breakfast are always
welcome.
“Feed My sheep” John 21:17 Malawi
THESE WORDS WERE SPOKEN to Simon Peter by Jesus, before RECENTLY WE SENT $5,000 to the Bishop of Northern
the Ascension, when Peter was seeking guidance for the Malawi to support the Dietary Feeding Program at the
future of the new church. It is interesting to note how many hospital on the island of Likoma. Ongoing support of this
of our Outreach projects follow this guideline, quite literally. important ministry requires two things; 1) more funds and
- The Saturday morning Community Breakfast 2) and an on the ground mission trip to the area.
- The prenatal and AIDs feeding program in Malawi, Africa. The dietary program provides weekly food and nutrition
- The Cooking Classes education to more than 140 HIV/AIDS positive people.
- Assisting a teacher in providing breakfast for his students, Many of the participants are expectant mothers. The program,
so they can learn in class which is run by nurses at the hospital, focuses on education
- The Churches on-the-Hill Foodbank and providing healthy food. Without this program many
- Meals on Wheels of these people would succumb to their illness.
Thank you to all who donate to, or volunteer in these Mission Trip
programs. My hope is that, with God’s help, we will be able This trip is designed for older youth/young adults. It is
to continue to “Feed my sheep.” our hope that 4 of our young people will be accompanied
We have a budget of $5000.00 for this year of which by Samantha Caravan and a parent. The trip is currently
$2,500 will go to the COTH Foodbank. The Saturday scheduled for August of 2012. Stay tuned for more details
Morning Breakfast costs about $2,300. and ways you can help.
The Brian Buckingham Memorial fund has about $5000
designated for Outreach and will be spent very carefully Advent Spaghetti Dinner
and judiciously.
Friday, December 2
The Malawi fund has $10,000+ (after sending $5000 in 7pm - 9pm
May/11) and as this is an ongoing commitment, we need Elliott Hall
to consider how to raise funds for this project.
Guest Speaker:
Our ability to continue these valuable programs depends, Bishop Fanuel Magangani of Northern Malawi
as always, upon the availability of sufficient financial and coming to us through Skype
volunteer support. We need more of both - more money
and more volunteers! If you can help with either, we would Tons of family fun, great food and fellowship
be delighted to hear from you. Adults, $10/each - Children, $5/each
Contact J.R.Thornton at 416-489-6740 or
Silent Auction and other fund raising opportunities
jrthornton@sympatico.ca
will be available
Saturday Morning Community Breakfast
Co-Chairs: Anne Larkin and Ross Morrow
School Lunch Program
ANOTHER SEASON of providing a community breakfast has
begun. WE CONTINUE to help Drew Buckingham in his efforts to
provide a nourishing breakfast to his students, many of
Our group of fifteen volunteers arrives at 7am on alternate whom arrive at school with an empty stomach. Hungry
Saturdays to prepare a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs, students cannot learn and we applaud Drew’s initiative.
sausages and juice, cereal, toast, tea and coffee for the 30 or The funds come from the Brian Buckingham Memorial
so guests who enjoy our hospitality from 8 o’clock until Fund.
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Cooking Class We are run entirely by volunteers and most of us have
THIS PROJECT IS WELL IN HAND, and will commence received, at least once, overwhelming gratitude from a
on Oct.13, at 3:30pm, in the Upper kitchen. We’ll be client for the service that we all provide. For one, Rita
cooking comfort foods and dining afterwards on the Becker, who has received an award for wearing nearly
dishes we make (by the fire in the Arthur Smith Room). every hat at the Food Bank. Now, as Team Captain, she
perks, “I just love it when clients come and thank us a lot
One of the cooking sessions will be taught by one of for what we do. We are highly respected.” And yes, CCDP
Toronto’s award winning Chefs, Alida Solomon. of Tuttie is known as a pillar for volunteering at the Food Bank.
Matti. Alida spent many years in Tuscany before moving
to Toronto to open her restaurant on Adelaide St. The lineup of sometimes up to 10 – 15 people can start
outside the Dunvegan Door half an hour before we open
We have about 6 people registered already and a number Monday evenings between 6 - 8 and Wednesday mornings
of people acting as volunteers...there is still room for a few from 10:30 - 12:30. Currently, we are providing food for
more. Cost for the 6 week program is $100, with a por- 1000 people a month, with a slight upturn in numbers
tion of these monies being returned to Christ Church after as of late. Attendance slows when many of our clients
the deduction for costs. If interested in joining this ses- receive their cheques from social services once a month.
sion, leave a message with Jean King in the office: 416-
920-5211 ext 22. Once in the door, clients take a number and settle in with
refreshments while waiting to be served. Many have
Churches on-the-Hill Foodbank formed friendships here over the years while getting to
know one another over a coffee or juice. This is community,
WHEN THE DOORS to the Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank if not fellowship. Their number is called for the first of
opened for the first time June 9, 1997 at Timothy Eaton three times, this time at the Registration Desk where the
Memorial Church, the welcoming volunteers waited as client’s file is retrieved. Vickie Grant has been a Registrar
the bridegroom for his bride. The signs announcing once a month since we began and tries, as everyone does
“Food Bank” had been placed and re-placed on the in this command post, to keep the line moving. Hopefully,
sidewalks of St. Clair and Dunvegan Road to get just the after a short wait, the client’s number is called again for
right angle to call in “the customers”. Representatives the Interview. A warm greeting of “how are you?” may
from eight congregations of the Churches on the Hill had start the morning’s conversation on the topic of the
worked together for two years preparing for this moment. weather or it may be an update on news from the last
However, only a few clients were received that morning visit: “How’s that injury coming along?” While some
through the elegant doors of the Flora McCrea Eaton clients want “just the food, please” and can be somewhat
Auditorium. One can only hope that the excitement and impatient with the human contact, others may find this a
intent of that day will remain with us as we greet our new vital connection to help with emergency dentistry, broken
clients today. glasses, free beds, eviction, just to give a few examples.
The Dunvegan Road Door is now the entrance to our The connection may elicit a visit to the Community
Food Bank. This cloistered door has seen many deliveries Information Centre (CIC).
of skids from Daily Bread Food Bank and bags and boxes The Community Information Centre interviews the first-
from Food Drives and by now, thousands of visits from time client and helps the established client as mentioned
clients. Dunvegan Hall holds ample room for food storage, above. On the first interview, the client is asked to bring
has a kitchen and areas for interviewing and seating for ID for all who want food in the household and documents
clients. Loading food onto the elevators between the Flora supporting their financial situation. This shows us how
McCrea Auditorium and Dunvegan Hall is thankfully but much money is left over after paying the rent and other
a memory. basic needs and helps to determine the number of times
So maybe you’d like to volunteer, but were afraid to ask, a client may attend per month. The question we try to
“How does it work?” Perhaps a better question would be, get answered on the first visit is, “What it is that brings
“How well does it work?” The good news/bad news you to need a Food Bank?” Deirdre Malone, who has
answer is very well. For, while we don’t want the need for been with the Food Bank from the start, believes that
food banks to continue forever, we are certainly grateful working proactively to help solve that problem will
to have them in our communities and there is much to be hopefully make us redundant. This, including, of course
proud of with our own Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank. great service, is what we are all aiming for in the Food
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Bank “industry”. Maybe then they won’t need us. Jocelyn very busy, as Pearl Cooke knows so well. The number of
Bloomfield, who has been one of the interviewers at the volunteers helping here is restricted because of space limita-
CIC since it began says, “It’s rewarding to be able to help, tions. Finally the client’s number is called for the last time,
but frustrating that the need is still there.” the client picks up the bin, packs it up and he’s on his way.
Unfortunately in many cases the problem is housing. This And where does all the food come from? Anne Larkin,
is a real and, to date, a long term problem. The recently who has been with the Food Bank 11 years and is in charge
released yearly “Who’s Hungry” report from the Daily of food re-stocking with Ross Morrow on Tuesdays and
Bread Food Bank, says that, “food bank clients spend 72 Thursdays, also purchases food for us at the Wholesale
per cent of their income on housing costs. When families Club. The other portions come from Daily Bread Food
are struggling to make ends meet and have to make a Bank (60%), Donations and Food Drives. “The two to
choice between paying the rent and putting food on the three hours spent re-stocking the cupboards is a time of
table, it is usually food that is sacrificed…” According to great fellowship” she says, “...a time with lots of laughter
Richard Matern, Acting Director of Research at Daily and conversation.” Anne feels, “It is a basic right to have
Bread Food Bank, the amount left over per person per day food on the table and we’re doing our bit, but we remind
after housing costs are paid is $5.67 “...that’s less than the ourselves that these people don’t have as much of a choice
amount a person would need for two cash fare trips on the as some of us.” Ben Dibben, is our Director representing
TTC in Toronto.” CCDP this year and has helped with the receiving, sorting
Daily Bread is proposing an Ontario Housing Benefit, a and displaying of food for seven years. Other members of
monthly benefit for low-income tenants, based on their this hard working team are Ebie Dunbar (since the
rent and income. The benefit would pay a part of the gap beginning), Michael Gendron (3 years), Jane Gillespie
between rent and 30% of income. Four provinces in (2 years), Margaret Heather (3 years) and Louise Saunders
Canada have already successfully implemented a similar (3 years).
program to help support those on low incomes.” Gail It doesn’t take much to end up at a Food Bank when
Nyberg, Executive Director at the Daily Bread Food Bank, choice is limited. One unfortunate incident and it can
says, “Families can eat less food when money is tight, but spiral downwards, as Pat Caponi author and soldier of
they can’t pay less rent… Everyone deserves a roof over “Dispatches from the Poverty Line” reports. She was the
their heads and food on the table and a Housing Benefit guest speaker at the Daily Bread Food Bank AGM a few
will help both of those things happen.” years ago. Ailing from Breast Cancer, her talk was short,
Daily Bread Food Bank began in 1983 and that Christmas but she told us that. in serving at a Food Bank. we are serving
announced their goal to alleviate hunger in the GTA. This people most of whom have become sick from the effects
was intended to be a temporary service, but continues of poverty.
because housing costs are so high for those on low income. “For the poor you always have with you, but you do not
If you would like to learn more about the Housing Benefit always have me” John 12:8
go to www.dailybread.ca/learningcentre and look under ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of
Housing Benefit. these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Back at the Food Bank our client, having been interviewed, Matthew 25:40
is given a Food Order Form for the number of people in Won’t you join us for some great fellowship with Churches
the household. This may include a Baby Food Order on-the-Hill?
Form, a nutritional program unique to our Food Bank that
supports babies from birth to three years. Then those who Call Ben Dibben 414-485-6527
live a good distance away from the Food Bank are also Anne Larkin 647-298-4993 or
given a token for getting home. Once the client has chosen Deirdre Malone 416-483-9438
from available items on the Food Order Form and the
“Specials” Board, the form is placed in the wooden box and
the Kitchen volunteers get into action. On some sessions
this can mean a real work out. Ask Ross Morrow, who has
been packing hampers since we opened...“It can be a non-
stop undertaking.” The shuffling of bins on a table marked
out for each order is certainly well organized, but it can be
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Keep these dates...
Thu. Oct.13 Cooking Classes begin
3:30pm in the Upper Kitchen
Sat. Oct. 15 Celtic Knots Workshop
9:30am - noon - Elliott Hall
Sun. Oct. 16 Jazz Vespers - 4:30pm
Tue. Oct.25 Faith and Film
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
7pm - Arthur Smith Room
Wed. Oct. 26 Book Club
7:30pm - Arthur Smith Room
Sun. Oct.30 Parish Meeting - History Taking
11:30 - 2pm - Elliott Hall
Jazz Vespers - 4:30pm
Mon. Oct. 31 Bridge Luncheon
12:30pm - Elliott Hall
Our COTH Food Bank volunteers... Sat. Nov. 5 &
Upper left: Anne Larkin, Michael Gendron, Ross Sun.Nov. 11 COTH Neighbourhood Food Drive
Morrow, Ebie Dunbar. Fri. Nov. 11 Concert of Remembrance
Upper right: Rita Becker, Team Captain 7:30pm
Lower left: Pearl Cooke, Ben Dibben, Jocelyn
Bloomfield Sun. Nov.13 Celebration of New Ministry
Lower right: Louise Saunders, Deirdre Malone 4pm - followed by reception
Absent: Jane Gillespie, Vickie and Alastair Grant Tue. Nov. 15 Faith and Film
Veterans against Nuclear War
7pm - Arthur Smith Room
Join us Sat. Nov. 19 Christmas Fair
as we gather at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Sun. Nov. 20 Anniversary Sunday
for Mini Christmas Fair
Our Annual
Neighbourhood Food Drive Sun. Nov.27 Jazz Vespers - 4:30pm
A major contributor to Wed. Nov. 30 Book Club
The Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank 7:30pm - Arthur Smith Room
Saturday, November 5 Fri. Dec. 2 Advent Spaghetti Dinner (for Malawi)
FLYER DISTRIBUTION 7 - 9pm - Elliott Hall
9:30 - 11:30am and in the Gallery...
showing now Mel Delija - oils on canvas
Saturday, November 12 October 30 Fatima Pardau - oil on acrylics
FOOD COLLECTION November 27 Urs Kehl - oils on acrylics
(Please bring extra bags)
9:30 - 12:00am
FOOD SORTING Remember to check our website for
11:30am - 3:00pm updates on these and other events.
www.thereslifehere.org
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From the
Organ Bench
AFTER A LONG, HOT SUMMER, the JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular
2011/12 choral season at Christ service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city
Church officially began on and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’s
September 15th at 6:30pm with finest jazz musicians!
the resumption of our weekly choir
practices. The full choir was back in Oct.16 Tara Davidson Trio
church singing its first service on Tribute to Billy Strayburn
September 18th, Holy Cross Sunday. Tara Davidson, saxophone;
Nancy Walker, piano; Kieran Overs, bass
The musical year ahead promises to
be very rewarding: the Fall portion of our free weekly recital Oct. 30 Murley & Occhipinti
series, Lunchtime Chamber Music, begins on October 13th Mike Murley, saxophone;
(the first Thursday after Thanksgiving) with a recital by David Occhipinti, guitar
Duo Kokopelli (Izabella Budai & Alhelí Pimienta on flutes, Nov. 13 The Colleen Allen Trio will participate
Oszkár Morzsa on piano), and continues until December 4:00pm in our Celebration of New Ministry
1st, and, in addition to presenting wonderful music for us Colleen Allen, saxophone;
every Sunday, our choir will be taking part in several special George Koller, bass; Rob Piltch, guitar
musical events throughout the year.
Nov. 27 Mark Eisenman Quintet
The first of these events takes place on November 11th at Mark Eisenman, piano; Steve Wallacw, bass;
7:30pm, when Christ Church and Nine Sparrows Arts John MacLeod, trumpet; Pat LaBarbera,
Foundation will be presenting “A Concert of Remembrance”. saxophone; John Sumner, drums
This concert of readings and music will feature the CCDP
Dec. 18 Barlow Brass and Drums
choir, The High Park Choirs of Toronto conducted by
Christmas Jazz Vespers
Zimfira Poloz, trumpeter Brendan Cassin, and a special
Chase Sanborn, Brian O’Kane, trumpets;
guest appearance by the world famous Scottish-Canadian
Russ Little, Terry Promane, trombones;
tenor, John McDermott.
Doug Burrell, tuba; Brian Barlow, drums
Looking ahead: the CCDP choir will once again this year be
participating in the annual charity Christmas concert held at
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This year’s concert - The
City Carol Sing – will take place at 2pm on December 17th
in co-operation with City TV with proceeds from the concert
being donated to the Toronto Food Bank.
In closing, I’d like to thank the Christ Church Summer
Singers for showing up so faithfully every Sunday during
July and August and to extend a warm welcome back to the
rest of our choristers who have returned after their summer
holidays. The musical year ahead is going to be great!
Eric Robertson, Music Director
If you’re interested in joining the choir or finding out more
about the Christ Church music program, please contact me
through the Music page of the CCDP website.
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Faith &
Film
Festival
FREE CONCERTS on Thursdays at 12:10 pm. Bring your
lunch, relax and enjoy. (Donations welcome). Season 6
October 13 Duo Kokopelli JOIN US AGAIN in the Arthur Smith Room on Tuesday
Izabella Budai & Alhelí Pimienta, flutes evenings for an entertaining, thought-provoking film,
Oszkár Morzsa, piano followed by discussion...movie style refreshments served.
October 20 Sara Moorhouse, flute Free admission...all are welcome. (Donations to help
Bryan Holt, cello defray costs are gratefully accepted)
October 27 Ang Li, piano Tuesday, October 25 - 7pm
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
November 3 Narelle Martinez, soprano
dir. Julian Schnabel, 112 min.
Monica Zerbe, mezzo-soprano
Ozskar Morsza, piano When the editor of Elle
magazine wakes up from a
Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation and Christ
coma after a massive stroke,
Church Deer Park
paralyzed except to blink one
eye, he believes that his life
is over. Instead, he learns to
lead an extraordinary life
without boundaries.
A Concert of
Remembrance
Friday, November 11
7:30pm Tuesday, November 15 - 7pm
Veterans against Nuclear War (2007)
A concert of readings and music Anton Wagner, Producer
featuring
The Christ Church Deer Park Choir Produced by a Toronto filmaker,
The High Park Choirs of Toronto this is a plea to abolish nuclear
conducted by weapons. Showing scenes from
Zimfira Poloz Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it
with Brendan Cassin, trumpet asks us to imagine the actual
snd a special, guest appearance by consequences of their use.
world famous Scottish-Canadian tenor Aging WWII veterans talk
John McDermott about their experience of war
and express their hopes that a
Presented by new generation of peace activists
Christ Church Deer Park and will join the anti-nuclear
Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation movement.
Hosted by the Learning Ministry
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presently working in the Jane/Finch area in Toronto. He
has worked in many of the poverty-stricken neighborhoods
of the world and would like to move/inspire us to action
in eradicating poverty. Urs’ art work is both moving and
inspiring. An artist talk is currently being planned with
Urs...we will keep you posted.
On Saturday, October 15, beginning at 9:30am until
noon, the Art and Spirituality and the Learning Ministry,
are offering a Celtic Knots Workshop, led by Brian
Dench. Brian is a calligrapher, author and graphic designer
for print and the web (he is also our webmaster) and has
conducted knotwork workshops for students, adults,
calligraphers and even at medieval fairs.
Bring lots of blank paper, black hard-tip markers plus
High Park, Autumn Mel Delija coloured markers, pencils, crayons or paints - some supplies
will be available. Join us for a fun filled morning and
The Gallery unleash your inner genius...it promises to be a fascinating
few hours for almost all ages (recommended age10 and
up). Admission will be ‘pay what you can’ (with a suggested
THIS MARKS THE FIRST FULL YEAR of continuous exhibits
since our humble beginnings with art shows on easels. fee of $15.00).
We’ve come a long way! Through this past year, we have had an invaluable sponsor
This is due, in large part, to the energetic commitment of in Northern Artists, who have printed all the colour
Ramesh Kamath. Ramesh has resigned from the leadership invitations and posters for The Gallery.
of the committee and we want to take this opportunity to Please remember them when you have any printing needs.
thank him for his tireless work in bringing this gallery
along from concept to reality. Thank you Ramesh. 44 St. Clair Ave. E., 416-484-1660
The Art and Spirituality Committee is at a crossroads and
is looking for committee members. You do not need art
knowledge, just a love of art. If you are interested in con-
sidering this ministry please speak to one of the following
committee members: Nora Dobell, Bob Reeves, or Joyce
Welcome to the
Hamilton. Book Club
The Art exhibits are becoming known in the community We invite all those who enjoy reading books
and people drop by the church during the week to have a to come to our meeting on
look. Cultivating more artist participants is ongoing and Wednesday, October 26
the jury selection committee is working well. Books were chosen for this and the next meeting
Over the summer months, two group art shows were held. at the Sept. meeting...
They included works in various media by artists from our watch the Sunday Bulletin or
community. Both exhibits were well received. check the website for
the book to be discussed
The current exhibition is of oil paintings by Mel Delija and
is themed, “Change of Seasons”. If you have not yet seen All meetings start at 7:30pm
this exhibit - you should. It is wonderfully rich and colourful. in The Arthur Smith Room
It will hang until Oct 24th. Beginning on Oct 31, Fatima Join us
Pradhan’s paintings will be on exhibit. Her theme: “Art has for lively conversation, refreshments and wine,
Transformative Power” is sure to be moving. or your own choice of beverage.
During Advent, Urs Kehl will exhibit his paintings. Urs is For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940
a full-time volunteer with ATD Fourth World Charity,
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A visit with Mary Rowat
PARISH REGISTER
Baptism
Kelly Kimberly Feather
Abigail Grace Hammond
Aurelia Angela Dresca
Allegra Diana Kathleen Bell
Zahra Elizabeth Edith Christopher
Marriage
Shani Leigh Morgan & Michel Dessource Lazare
From left to right: Josina Zylstra, Betty Van Wyck, M.J. Jennifer Lynn Atkinson & Justin Paul Ciuffreda
Rosenthall, Jill Buckworth, Mary Rowat, Pat Anderson, Emily Elizabeth Anderson & Ioan Petru Taranu
and Lynn Lovekin. Elizabeth Van Wyck took the picture. Amanda Marie Garnett & Jeffrey Kenneth Whatley
In Memoriam
LAST DECEMBER, one of our ACW members, Mary Suzanne Marguerite Seton Cameron
Rowat, moved to a beautiful new retirement home, in Maitland Arthur (Peter) Turner
Peterborough where she has settled comfortably into a Frances Mary Elizabeth Butler
bright, roomy “garden apartment”.
On Saturday, September 10, seven of us drove up to visit
her, and took her out for lunch at the charming tea-room,
The Magic Rolling Pin. Mary was so thrilled to see us all,
and catch up on all the latest news from CCDP. She really
misses us all so much.
HERALD
Deadline for the next HERALD is November 2
We all had such a good time and and visited with her for
4 1/2 hours! The time flew by. DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature
on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory?
This is a reminder to visit or call those church members An historical fact? Please speak to one of the clergy or
who have moved away, as it is greatly appreciated. to the Editor.
Jill Buckworth 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
Isn’t it strange...
...how we need to know about an event for Church 2-3
weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda
Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but
but, we can adjust it for other events in the last minute?
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 at
CCDP...choose one that interests you.
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