HERALDCHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 36, NUMBER 4

The Blessing of Animals...October 3

Dear Friends,

WITH UNSEASONABLY COOL TEMPERATURES, newscasters called the summer of 2009the “unsummer”. I don’t know how they will describe the summer of 2010, but Ithink it could be aptly called the “uber-summer”.

Since Wes and I had such an enjoyable vacation last summer on many of Toronto’scycling trails, we tuned up our bicycles once again for this year’s holiday. Only oneweek into our cycling adventures with heat and humidity in the 30’s, I was ready toput my bicycle into storage forever! Not Wes. He’s been weight-lifting for years. Hewalks or runs 8 miles a day so he managed the Humber Valley hills just fine. I wish I could say the same for myself. I even replaced my foam polystyrene helmet with thelatest, greatest new-fangled, light-weight head-gear, guaranteed to wick sweat awayfrom your body and keep you cool as a cucumber. However, the small print of theguarantee said, “in most cases”. After one week of cycling with temps in the 30’s, I was certain that I would never cool down, ever again! And so, I suggested to Westhat we tune up two chaise-lounges and sit comfortably beside the Humber Riverrather than cycle its trails.

“Tune up the mind with good books”, I suggested. Besides, who needs rock-hardcalves and all that sweaty cardio anyways? “It’s all highly over-rated,” I said to Weswith the conviction of a Fear Factor contestant. He was un-moved by my new foundconviction. And so, shamed by the ‘no pain-no gain’ look on his face, we set out onceagain – this time, cycling through Niagara’s wine country. My incentive was thevision of chilled Chardonnay dancing in my head at the end of our rides. I managedtwo more days.

In last year’s August edition of this newsletter, I said that many people claim cyclingis both a physical and spiritual experience – Zen-like, from the ancient tradition ofBuddhism, a form of meditation that connects mind and body in a state of composureand tranquility. This may be the case sometimes, but during this “uber-summer”, my mind and body were just plain tired and hot.

So, Wes and I tried kayaking instead. Paddling gently in cool waters had the appeal ofpleasurable relaxation and leisure. I read that kayaking is an excellent way to combinemeditative and physical exercise in beautiful outdoor settings. The fitness magazinesclaimed that kayaking can be a soothing way to clear your mind, and what’s more, it’s a mega calorie burner! Now, I had never been in a kayak before, and I didn’t havea clue about the requirement of focused endurance, stamina and energy. Our instructorguaranteed that if we stayed with it, sculpted upper-arms and all-over body strengthwould result — once again, in most cases. My biceps and torso protested, and Iexerted so much energy trying to remain balanced and maneuvering my way forward,I never experienced what some kayakers call the eureka moment when body and soul

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Judy’sJournal

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We welcome your submissions. E-mail: jking@thereslifehere.orgor the editor (e-mail below).PARISH CLERGY

RectorThe Rev. Canon Dr. Judy RoisAssociate Priest (part-time)The Rev. Canon Douglas GraydonAssistant CurateThe Rev. Samantha CaravanHonorary AssistantsThe Rev. Dr. Peter SlaterThe Rev Canon Dr. David NeelandsThe Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,

Ecumenical PartnerThe Rev. Michael Marshall,

Hospital for Sick ChildrenDirector of Children’s EducationHilary KeachieWARDENS

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are one with nature.

After two weeks into our summer vacation, “Bob’s youruncle”, I said with cheerful, acquiescent resignation, and off I went to The World’s Biggest Bookstore to stock up on asupply of good reading material. I watched Wes and mykayaking class-mates with blissful enjoyment as I sat on mychaise-lounge under a tree beside the Humber River, sippinglemonade, reading and writing to my heart’s content – forme the sweet spot of mind-body composure and tranquility –as though in Thoreau’s Walden Pond.

It’s still hot in this uber-summer, but I feel relaxed andrefreshed, and I hope that you all do too after some vacationtime, and I look forward to seeing you this fall as you beginto return to the routine that September brings.

. . . oh, and by the way – I have a bicycle and a kayak for saleat a very reasonable price!

Yours faithfully,

Judy Rois, Rector

Fall Sunday ScheduleSeptember 12 Feast of the Holy CrossSeptember 19 Pentecost 17September 26 Feast of St. Michael & All AngelsOctober 3 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

8am-Holy Communion; Book of Common Prayer10am-The Blessing of AnimalsBring your four-footed family members.Service followed by a delicious breakfast

October 10 Harvest ThanksgivingOctober 17 Feast of St Luke the EvangelistOctober 24 Pentecost 22October 31 Feast of All Saints & All SoulsNovember 7 Remembrance Day Observance

Choral MattinsNovember 14 Pentecost 25

Holocaust RemembranceNovember 21 Anniversary Sunday

Christ Church Deer Park celebrates 140 yearsJoin us for a special coffee hour and othersurprise events.

November 28 Advent 1Advent Lessons & Carols

December 5 The Feast of St. Nicholas10am service followed by delicious breakfast

December 12 Advent 3December 19 Advent 4

Christmas Lessons & Carols

Christmas ServicesFriday, December 24

Christmas Eve 4:30pm-Family Service/Christmas Pageant8:15pm-Christmas Carol Sing9:00pm-Holy Communion

Saturday, December 25Christmas Day8 & 10am - Holy Communion

Sunday, December 26Christmas 18 & 10am - Holy Communion

Feast of the Epiphany 2011 will be celebrated on Sunday,January 9

FORSALE

There’s Worship HereANY LITURGY takes a lot of behind-the-scene preparation as well as alot of in-the-moment direction.Since joining our two liturgiestogether we have had some challenges. As we move forward

with one 10am liturgy we feel it is time to get together. Allliturgy team participants are invited to a lunch and learn on

Sunday September 26, 2010.

This includes all readers, intercessors, chalice administrators,deacons, sub-deacons, crucifers, acolytes, chancel guild, andsides-people.

Invitations have been sent out; if you did not receive oneplease contact The Rev Samantha Caravan, Assistant Curate.

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From theUpper Room

MY GRANDSON recently asked me if I liked being a priest, I told him I loved being a priest. He then said to me “Ithought so, you’re happier than usual and I didn’t thinkthat was possible”.

It has been four months since I was ordained a deacon and appointed Assistant Curate of Christ Church DeerPark and I can tell you I have loved every minute of it.Everyone has been so supportive and encouraging as I learn the ropes of this new and exciting ministry.

I want to thank all of you for attending my ordination and the great party afterwards. Your cards and gifts were all wonderful. Thank you to Judy, the wardens and to theparish for the beautiful white stole that I wore on the dayof my ordination. Also, a special thank you to the childrenand families of PromiseLand for the lovely antique coralcross they gave me.

I think the biggest transition for me has been stepping backfrom PromiseLand. The greatest gift of this transition wasbaptizing Francesca Devine and Sydney Callaghan, it was a wonderful way to move from teacher to pastor.

There are a few things on my project pallet. First is a littlereordering of how we organize Sunday morning. As youmay know we have committed to the joint service at 10am.This means that two separate and rather different liturgy set up routines have to be sorted out. Thanks to the help of Maggie Symons and Anne Larkin I think we are almostthere. In an effort to meet the team and iron out some10am Sunday morning logistics’ everyone involved in the10 am Sunday morning liturgy team are welcome to lunchand learn on Sunday September 26th, from 11:30 am to1pm. This includes all readers, chalice bearers, sub-deacons,intercessors, crucifers, chancel guild members, and sidespeople.

The other dance on my card is Poverty Diet. Informationregarding this initiative can be found in this edition of theHerald or on our website. Judy and I invite you to join usin this important social justice statement as we joinArchbishop Johnson and the College of bishops in asking

the government of Ontario to increase social assistance by$100.00 per month.

I am thrilled to be here among you at Christ Church. I havelearned and continue to learn from this vibrant and lovingcommunity.

Thank you,

Samantha

Calling all young artists! ARCHBISHOP COLIN JOHNSON,Metropolitan of the EcclesiasticalProvince of Ontario, is holdingan art contest for all Anglicansand Lutherans, ages 13 to 19,who live in the Province. The topthree entries will be published in a full-page ad in The TorontoStar on Dec. 22, 2010. The top50 entries will be posted online.

“Young people in our churcheshave an amazing amount of talent and a deep passion forGod,” said Archbishop Johnson.“This is a way for them to show

their talent and express their faith to the whole world.”

For more details visit the diocesan website atwww.toronto.anglican.ca

A picture is worth a thousand words......and pictures certainly help make the Herald much moreinteresting.

There are many wonderful photo opportunities coming upthis fall...in time for insertion in the next issue. The childrenof PromiseLand will be in church on September 26th,dressed as angels to celebrate the Feast of St. Michael andAll Angels and again on October 31st, dressed as theirfavourite Saints (not to mention the spooky, Halloweenbreakfast after the service). And don’t forget the Blessing of Animals on October 3rd.

Bring your cameras and send your best shots to the editorat joyceian@sympatico.ca

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WHERE DOES A PRIEST GO for rest and refreshment? Such a simple question to ask should not be so difficult to answer.While holidays and sabbaticals provide much needed opportunities for such rest and refreshment sometimes thefatigue of weekly preaching and parish work takes longerthen a summer holiday to bounce back from and sabbaticalssometimes can be as much work as a parish.

Sometimes the only way to truly refresh oneself in thepriesthood is to allow oneself to be “ministered to”. To listen to good preaching, to be upheld by good music, to share priestly ministry will colleagues; to be on thereceiving end of a worshipping community rather thenbeing the one who is the celebrant, preacher and chief pastor.

When the parish of St. Philip’s Caribou Road closed; I hadbeen priest-in-charge there for seven years. It was a parish of good people doing good work. And it was a good placeto be. But the process leading to the congregational decision to close, and then the work involved in the actual closurewas much more demanding and pastorally exhausting then I thought it would be. I soon knew that by the time St.Philip’s closed, I would benefit from a prolonged break inparish ministry. I knew I needed time to rest; I needed therefreshment found in being part of a team ministry wheremy spirit and soul could be replenished. The challenge was,where and how could such an opportunity be created?

The where of that question became Christ Church DeerPark. The how became a reality when Judy Rois invited me to join CCDP as Associate Priest until December 31st.

My duties would be very simple. I would share in celebratingthe Eucharist and preach on occasion. I would be availablefor additional services as needed. And so, on July 1st, withthe fear and uncertainty common to any new placement,and as Judy headed off for a holiday break, I came to CCDPand placed myself into the very capable hands of SamanthaCaravan.

It has been everything I have needed since then. I have been welcomed by staff and parishioners. I have been shown

wonderful patience by servers and choir members as I havefound my way around CCDP’s sanctuary and I haveenjoyed the beauty of the architectural space of the church.

The liturgy and music and preaching have already signifi-cantly refreshed my soul and challenged my thinking. Andwhile I am definitely not an early morning person, I havebeen gently guided through the fun and fellowship of the7:00am Wednesday Eucharist.

Besides carrying the title of Associate Priest here at CCDP; I will continue to work part time as the Coordinator ofChaplaincy Services for the Diocese of Toronto and willfacilitate the work of the Diocesan HIV/AIDS WorkingGroup. To round out such an eclectic workweek I will continue to hold the somewhat curious title of DiocesanPandemic Planning Resource Coordinator.

While so make job titles can convey the sense that I will beas busy as I was while priest-in-charge at St. Philip’s, thesecombined duties only make up a four day work week. It ismy hope that such a slower pace will create the space forexactly what I have found at CCDP, that being the opportunityto pause, pray, reflect and refresh.

May I extend my thanks to everyone who has made me feel so welcome since I have arrived. I look forward to experiencing the life, spirit and worship of CCDP.

Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon

So far at CCDP...

After the FloodTHE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA has just announced that it will extend its donation-matching program for Pakistanrelief for another three weeks...to October 3rd.

The news from there grows more dire daily. Not only haveover a million people been left homeless and lacking foodand clean water, agriculture in the affected areas has beenwiped out for years to come.

Canadians are a generous people. Our response to theearthquake in Haiti was immense. It has been much less sofor Pakistan. Is it because Haiti is closer to home...primarilya Christian country? Is it because Pakistan is Muslim? AsChristians, we should be above making that the difference.We respond to the need, and the need is great.

Calls on our resources have been great lately, but please findit in your hearts to help.

Donations may be made through the Primate’s WorldRelief and Development Fund at www.pwrdf.org or WorldVision at www.worldvision.ca

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Introducing Hilary KeachieDirector of Children’s Education

HILARY KEACHIE, 23, spent the lastyear working in Toronto as a TonyBlair Faiths Act Fellow. Througheducational workshops, fundraisersand volunteer projects, she mobilizedyouth of diverse faiths to dialogueand to take action together to advancethe Millennium Development Goals.Most significantly, Hilary coordinatedthe first ever youth delegation to the

2010 Religious Leaders’ Summit in Winnipeg, whichincluded hosting a multi-faith youth dinner and leading apanel discussion. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor ofEducation from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in World Religions, Political Science, French andItalian from McGill University.

Hilary has extensive experience in interfaith cooperation and education, both in Canada and abroad. She volunteeredfor two months at a primary school devoted to reconciliationbetween Hindu and Muslim children in Hyderabad, India,and spent a year studying Islamic geo-politics at an inter-national and multi-faith university in Menton, France.Hilary has been worshipping at Christ Church Deer Parkfor the past two years and is really excited at this opportunityto learn with, and from, the children and families ofPromiseLand! Welcome, Hilary!

Happy Fall, Christ Church Deer Park!I AM THRILLED to be joining the staff team at CCDP as theDirector of Children’s Education! I come to this positionwith degrees in World Religions and Education, as well as a wealth of experience working in faith, and multi-faith,contexts. I am really looking forward to learning with, andfrom, the dynamic and faithful community at ChristChurch Deer Park, especially the children of PromiseLand!

This year in PromiseLand, children and youth will beencouraged to explore their Christian faith in a multitudeof exciting and thought-provoking ways. We have lots ofactivities and events to look forward to - everything fromholiday baking to special guest speakers to field trips to different houses of worship. The kids of PromiseLand will again be spearheading a number of social action projects this year including collecting canned food for theChurches On-The-Hill Food Bank throughout Octoberand setting up the Advent Giving Tree. Look out for usonce a month as we participate in the 10am worship servicethrough prayer, song or a drama performance.

I invite everyone to take a look at the schedule below andjoin us for breakfasts and special events throughout theyear. Coming up on September 12th is our WELCOMEBACK AND KICK-OFF THE NEW YEAR BREAKFAST!The children and families of PromiseLand will be bringingdelicious food and drinks and we invite everyone to joinus in Elliott Hall directly after the 10am service.

Looking forward to an exciting new year!

HilaryDirector of Children’s Education

What’s Coming Up in PromiseLand:September 12 Holy Cross Day

Join us for our Kick-off breakfast following the service

September 19 To do or not to do: Choices in our Lives

September 26 Feast of St. Michael and All Angels Come to church dressed as an angel

October 3 Blessing of the Animals – Kids in ChurchJoin us for a hearty, Harvest breakfast after the service

October 10 Harvest Thanksgiving Please remember dried/canned food for the Churches On-The-Hill Food Bank - We will be collecting items for ALL of October

October 17 Let’s Pray Together: Exploring when, why and how we pray

October 24 Praying for Change: Exploring what people pray for

October 31 All Saints Day – Kids in Church Dress up as your favourite Saint.Join us for a spooky Halloween breakfast after the service

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November 7 Remembrance Day: Guest Speaker. Stay tuned for more details!

November 14 Holocaust Remembrance: Guest Speaker. Stay tuned for more details!

November 22 Happy Birthday Christ Church Deer Park! Join us after the service for a party (with cake of course!!) to celebrate 140 great years!

November 28 Advent 1: The Giving TreeJoin us after the service for a special blue bakesale! Please also bring gifts for our Giving Tree.

December 5 Advent 2: The Feast of St. Nicholas – Kids in ChurchJoin Bishop Nicholas for a Festival Breakfast after the service

December 12 Advent 3: Loving our Neighbours

December 19 Advent 4: The Meaning of Christmas

Friday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE! LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Join us at 4:30pm for our annual CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Looking for a place to talk with other teens?......about faith, spirituality or general life questions?

Check out CCDP’s brand-new Youth only Facebook page -

There’s Youth Here!Questions or want to join? Email Hilary Keachie at

hkeachie@thereslifehere.org

There’s Compassion Here!Christ Church Deer Park joins TorontoBishops on Poverty Diet

IT’S A DREADED TIME ofthe month: the last fewdays of the month whenpeople on social assistanceand low-wage workersoften run out of moneyand must rely on food-bank donations to wardoff hunger. That’s whyour Diocese has joined

others in supporting the call for an increase of $100 permonth in social assistance rates.

All of our diocesan Bishops are joining in a powerful act of solidarity with the poor by going on a food bank diet for three days in October, through the “Do the MathChallenge”, between October 4 and 8.

The goal of this effort is to show there is public support for an immediate increase in social assistance as a first steptowards better health and dignity for people living in poverty. A range of community leaders are joining ourBishops in supporting this campaign, along with other concerned citizens across Ontario. Premier McGuinty andOntario MPPs have been invited to go on this poverty dietas well.

Participants will be given a set of food choices that a persontypically has in the last week of a month, then asked to buythose food items, so that no food will be diverted fromfoodbanks. To learn more, visit www.dothemath.thestop.org

If you want to participate with Christ Church Deer Park inthis important initiative we have three ways for you to signup;

• Go to our website www.thereslifehere.org and click onthe Poverty Diet icon on the front page

• Fill out one of the --cards at the entrances of the churchduring the month of September

• Call Samantha to add your support.

Christ Church Deer Park is asking participants to considerdonating to the Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank the regularamount of money you would have spent on groceries forthree days. Include extras such as the coffee you buy onyour way to work, any meal out you may have had, theseare luxuries that our neighbours on social assistance simplydo not have.

PARISH REGISTERWeddings

Sarah Emily Wilson & William Brett HendrieSarah Anne Keeler & Graeme Russell HughsonCarolynne Lisa Bell & John Paul Matthews

In Memoriam

June Gibson

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A Word from theWardens

HERALDDeadline for the next HERALD is October 27

DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Please speak to oneof the clergy or to the Editor.

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

THIS SUMMER HAS BEEN A BUSY ONE at Corporation forboth good and bad reasons.

Starting with the good news, we are absolutely delightedwith the addition of Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon as part-time Associate Priest and Hilary Keachie as our newDirector of Children’s Education. These follow closely onthe announcement that Rev. Samantha Caravan is stayingat CCDP as our new Assistant Curate – news that was verywarmly received by our community. These three additionsspeak to the great fortune CCDP has with our staff – theheart of any parish life. Douglas brings an outstanding anddeep experience as a chaplain in a variety of health careinstitutions (and as Coordinator of Chaplaincy Services for the Diocese) as well as service as a parish priest. He is a wonderful complement to Judy and Samantha.

Hilary has been an active member of the CCDP communityfor the last two years and is trained as a teacher with inter-national experience and active involvement in ecumenicalyouth initiatives. We are delighted that she has taken overPromiseLand and will be working with Samantha.

On a less positive note, our roof continues to pose ongoingchallenges. We thought that we were out of the woods withthe re-pointing and other repairs undertaken in the spring.However, some torrential downpours in the summerbrought to light some additional issues in the Narthex (significant) and relating to the area above the Arthur SmithRoom/robing area (easy fixes, we believe.) We anticipatethat these will be fully addressed in early September and the Narthex will be re-painted in the following few weeks.Corporation is deeply appreciative of the work by theProperty Committee and its Chair, Don Dority. In light ofthese pressing needs, we have also retained a consultant toundertake an updated review of our roofing situation andidentify the short and long-term prospects for differentparts of our roof.

In light of these additional repairs and a recommendationmade at the Annual Vestry Meeting last spring, we held aspecial Vestry meeting on September 12 to address inter-fund transfers. Specifically, we sought agreement to shiftfunds from the Building Fund to the Operating Fund to

address these repairs. Additionally, we sought approval toshift funds from the 1870 Fund (our non-restricted, non-endowed reserve) to pay down the debt in the OperatingFund. This had been raised at the Annual Vestry and, having consulted with the Treasurer and other financialleaders in the parish, we determined that this was the bestcourse of action. Both motions passed.

With respect to finances, the second quarter results showan improvement in the status relative to the first quarter,although our revenues are still below budget. Expenses havebeen kept in line with budget expectations.

At the Annual Vestry, we identified 3 major “business” priorities for the year: exploring real estate developmentand partnership opportunities; looking at inter-parishcooperation and partnering, from shared services to potentialfor amalgamation; and exploring further stewardshipopportunities either through a campaign or planned givingcampaign. We are delighted that Michael Butler, DavidThornton and Stephen Clark are heading up task teamslooking at these opportunities and we are anticipating thatthey will be the focus of Parish Forum meetings over theyear. The initial plan is to have the first such meeting inOctober. We are grateful for the leadership being providedfor Parish Forum by the Core Group and particularly theCo-Chairs, Carolyn Kearns and David Moore.

Finally, both through these initiatives and other efforts, wecontinue to seek ways to run our operation more efficientlyand seek additional revenues. We are conscious that ourministry is tied directly to the resources we can provide, sowe encourage members of the parish to be as generous aspossible in their financial and volunteer support of ChristChurch. Your generosity in time and funds is greatly appreciated, and we encourage you to consider CCDP inyour estate plans. We are delighted to receive suggestionsand ideas from members of the parish as we continue toaddress practical requirements of the parish.

Innes van Nostrand Genevieve Chornenki Walter BlackwellRector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden

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RUMMAGE SALE NEWS!Upcoming Fall Sale...Saturday, October 23rd9:00am - 12:30pmMARK YOUR CALENDAR...come out to shop for great bargainsand great prices...OR...come out to enjoy a “rummage experience”...OR...come out to show your support for ourmany volunteers and the great job they are doing. WE PROMISE THAT YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING THAT YOUJUST CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT!

RUMMAGE TEAM HELP STILL NEEDED!!

- Someone to sort and price men’s wear

AND...MOST IMPORTANTLY...

- someone to take on the position of Co-ordinator.

If you are that someone out there with the tiniest interest...this is the time to join the team - prior to the sale - to experience what is involved while I’m still around and able to help.

DID YOU KNOW?

That, culled out of the huge number of donated rummageitems, are those special items that contribute to the success of the Anglican Church Workers’ (ACW) very successfulChristmas Fairs...good china, cut glass, silverware, collectables,art, jewellery, linens, new gift items and Christmas decorations.

Occasionally, potentially priceless items turn up. Here are a fewof this year’s finds...

A pair of Karen Kain’s toe slippers. They came with the cardof a Dr. Peter G. Mingie. Google turned up the following...which was not a lot: Mingie, Peter G., North York, Ont.; McGill University, 1959;psychiatry; FRCPC; former staff, Student Health Services, andassistant professor, University of Toronto. Died Oct. 24, 1999,aged 68; survived by his wife, Mary, 4 children and

2 stepchildren. His obituary stated: “At age 17, Peter was a member of the Canadian swim team at the 1948 OlympicGames in London, the first Games held after WW II.”Might anyone out there know him, why he had Karen’sshoes and/or how they came to us?

The antique doll is fully articulated with a porcelain head(eyes that open and shut) and original mohair ‘hair”. Sheneeds a little restoration, but is quite lovely and certainly collectable.

The microscope is of professional quality with extra lenses. It comes in its own, wood, carrying case.

We also have a stunning, black fur coat (possibly mink) in mint condition.

The Christmas Fair is the major fundraiser for the ACW. Its proceeds enable them to donate to the many, worthwhilecommunity organizations they support as well as to theParish and Parish projects. Rummage Sale proceeds go intothe Parish Operating Fund. Without our dedicated volunteers,neither could happen...please consider joining the team.

Anyone needing further information, please call

Rita Becker, Co-ordinator at 416-921-0883

Just one of the rooms storing items for the Rummage Sale.You may also have noticed covered racks at the bottom of the stairs (near the parking lot entrance) and then there’sthe dedicated crew who sort through linens in the bowelsof the furnace room.

CCDP is known for its exceptional Rummage Sales...we get wonderful donations, all of which which are greatlyappreciated, but nothing would happen without the manyloyal volunteers who manage to make order out of chaos.

JOIN US!

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JOIN US every second Sunday at 4:30 pm for this popular service of music, a reflective reading, prayers for our city and the world and great music...featuring some of Toronto’sfinest jazz musicians!

Sept. 26 A Love SupremeMusic of John ColtraneKirk MacDonald, Pat LaBarbera, saxopohone;Brian Dickenson, piano;Neil Swainson, bass: Bob McLaren, drums

Oct. 17 Mike Murley, saxophone; David Occhipinti, guitar

Nov. 14 Joe Sealy, piano; Paul Novotny, bass

Nov. 28 Bob Brough QuartetTribute to Stan Getz

Dec. 19 Christmas VespersBarlow Brass & DrumsChase Sanborn & Brian O’Kane, trumpets; Russ Little & Terry Promane, trombones; Doug Burrell, tuba; Brian Barlow, drums

Jan. 9 Colleen Allen Quartet

Free concerts at 12:10 pm every Thursday. Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy.

October 14 Alison Arends, soprano; Imre Olah, organ/piano

October 21 Sara Moorehouse, fluteJeanie Chung, piano

October 28 Mara Plotkin, clarinetDror Semel, piano

November 4 Lorelie Kirkpatrick, mezzo-soprano

Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation

Notes from the Organ BenchBY THE TIME YOU READ THIS, the 2010/11 choral season at Christ Church will be well under way. Our weekly choir practices resumed at 6:30pm on Thursday evening,September 9th and the full choir’s “first Sunday back” will have been Holy Cross Sunday on September 12th.

In addition to preparing music for our regular Sundayservices, the choir will be rehearsing for special musicalevents which are scheduled at various times throughout the year.

The first of these events will be taking place on November5th at 7:30pm when Christ Church and Nine SparrowsArts Foundation will be presenting “The Lark Ascending –A Concert of Remembrance”. This concert of readings,music, and wartime songs will feature the soloists and choristers of Christ Church as well as special guest, theGryphon Trio’s violinist, Annalee Patipatanakoon.

Looking ahead: our free noon hour recital series -Lunchtime Chamber Music - will be returning on October14th (the first Thursday after Thanksgiving) and the ChristChurch Choir will once again this year be participating inthe CP24/CHUM Christmas Wish Concert, which will beheld this year at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church onDecember 18th.

In closing, I’d like to thank the Christ Church SummerSingers for showing up so faithfully during July andAugust and to extend a warm welcome back to the rest ofour choristers who are returning to sing with us after thelong, hot summer.

Eric N. Robertson, Organist & Director of Music

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

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

www.thereslifehere.org

The Galleryin the Arthur Smith Room

THE NEW HANGING SYSTEM should be installed in time forour next proposed showings...

Colours of the Soul: mid-October to mid-November

Advent: Waiting Patiently: through December

Watch the Sunday Bulletin or check the website for details.

Welcome to the Book Club

We invite all those who enjoy reading books to come to the next meeting on Wednesday, September 29

at 7:30 in the Arthur Smith Room.

We’ll be discussing books each of us chose to read over the summer.We also will be deciding on books

for our next gatherings onWednesday, October 27

andWednesday, November 17

Join usfor lively conversation, refreshments and wine,

or your own choice of beverage.

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A SERIES OF TIMELY, educational, thought-provoking talksgiven by experts in their fields...Tuesday evenings at 7:00pmin The Arthur Smith Room.

Tuesday, September 21

Myth, Meaning and Religious PracticeWhere does myth end and faith begin? The theology whichinforms our religious practice can be traced back, as somescholars suggest, to the great mythologies of human history. Is Sunday worship simply the continuing tradition ofhumanity seeking meaning within creation? Is faith distinctfrom myth?

Join The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon as he moderatesa conversation exploring the spirituality, myth and meaningof our liturgy.

Tuesday, December 7

The Holy Family in Medieval andRenaissance ArtThe Holy Family has been depicted in many forms in art.What is being depicted? How can we understand the child-hood of Christ as seen in these early works? Can works ofart lead us to an understanding of Christ’s humanity. Howhave these become Christmas cards?

Please join Dr. Sarah McKinnon as she explores these issuesand more. Dr. McKinnon is Vice-President, Academic, ofthe Ontario Collge of Art & Design

Tuesday, April 5

Exploring Mozart’s RequiemTuesday, April 12

Exploring Elgars’ Dream of GerontiusDr Michael O’Connor is a lecturer at St Michael’s College in the University of Toronto. A former Warden ofthe Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in the UK, heis a member of the Board of RSCM Canada. His interests include the relationships between scripture, theology, worship, and the arts (especially music).

Join Dr. Michael O’Connor on these musical journeys. (No specialized musical knowledge required.)

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Reaching OutTogether

THE FALL ALWAYS SEEMS TO SPARK new energy and life in CCDP outreach activity. This year we have refocused our priorities to concentrate on key programs,the Community Breakfast, Malawi Project, and asalways, the COTH Foodbank.

In addition we have eliminated programs which, inspite of our efforts, didn’t either respond sufficiently orprove viable. At the same time we have looked at small,one-time, targeted activities such as Promiseland’sinvolvement in sending kids to summer camp and thefunds raised to provide mosquito nets as a contributionin the worldwide fight against Malaria.

At this time we would like to recognize and thank all ofour various volunteers for their time, commitment andenthusiasm. Also our thanks to those who, in thesemost difficult economic times, continue to donate tothe program of their choice. It is much needed everypenny goes to the Outreach project you specified.

Malawi Project on track againA few months ago, our committee basically put theMalawi Program on hold (including releasing furtherfunds) until the search for a new candidate for Bishopof Northern Malawi was resolved and we had confidencethat the program would proceed as before. This was onthe advice given to Innes Van Nostrand by BishopChristopher Boyle and Leah Creighton (N. AmericanDiocese), both of whom had visited us previously here in Toronto. Now there are two pieces of goodnews. First, the candidate search has been renewed and is underway. Secondly, in the meantime we’ve beenadvised that our program will now go through theoffice of the Diocesan Administrator, who comes highlyrecommended and is widely regarded. Currently we arewaiting for a full update on a Maternal and Children’sFeeding program from either Francis Vumaa (MedicalAdministrator for Diocese) or Leah Creighton. That isexpected sometime around mid-September, after whicha meeting on our next steps will be convened.

Cooking up a storm in theCommunity Hall!The Community Breakfast program kicks off again in mid-September. We will again open our doors and welcome those less fortunate with a hearty breakfast anda warm smile early every alternate Saturday morning .

It’s incredible that, since we started up the program inFebruary 2008, we have served nearly 1500 breakfasts toour clients. In itself that is an extraordinary tribute to allof our volunteers who have dedicated so much of theirtime and energy. In particular we want to recognize andthank Vickie Grant, who cannot continue in a leadershiprole. Her Co-Leader, Ross Morrow, now welcomes AnneLarkin as his new partner. They, along with all the othervolunteers, make up a fabulous team.

In the meantime, we are looking for one or two “individuals or partners” to help with weekly shoppingand would appreciate you contacting the office (416-920-5211) and leaving a message if you can help out.We really need help here and would appreciate any volunteers who can step up!

When success sometimes fails!After just two seasons, our dynamic Community KitchenProgram, designed to teach clients of LOFT simple,healthy and inexpensive home meal preparation, has hadto be discontinued. This weekly program, the “twin” ofthe Community Breakfast, proved to be, not only popular,but also really successful and effective in terms of its positive impact on LOFT people. But, as hard as ourpeople under JR Thornton and Supervisors from LOFTtried, we just couldn’t get the numbers out for it to beremain effective. The good news is that at least a fewLOFT people not only learned a lot, but enjoyed them-selves and felt far better and more confidant as individuals.Our own volunteers felt greatly rewarded as a result.

PromiseLand and the “Inner City”ProjectAlthough there were neither the resources nor the rightfit to pursue an ongoing association with the Yonge St.Mission, we were, with Promiseland, able to combinefunds raised for “Inner-City” and send 3 kids to a one-week, overnight summer camp, plus provide 8 other kidswith back packs filled with summer goodies. A greatInitiative which combined with the annual Promiseland

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Advent “Giving Tree” (gifts and funds raised for Yonge St.Mission), fits into a tradition of giving for the children andyouth at CCDP.

First Nations...reaching back!Led by John Van Nostrand, a dedicated CCDP team spentover a year working diligently to establish, then build, ameaningful relationship with Na-Me-Res, a First NationsResidence just south of St. Clair on Vaughan.

Innumerable analyses were prepared and many meetingsheld, both here and at their facilities. It became clear thatwe would not be able to arrive where perhaps their needsindicated. As a result, we did not feel the response to ourefforts encouraged further participation. Since then, andwith some funds donated by the congregation, we are lookingback to how we once worked with the Diocese on theKashechewan First Nation located near James Bay. We supported their needs then, particularly the youth, in a progam that was controlled through the Diocese. There’s awhole history here with CCDP including, as a thank you tous, the little “Beaded Crucifers” we enjoy and which alsoappear on the reverse side of the Benedicite Kneeler cards.Deirdre Malone has generously offered to pursue a contactto revive the relationship and determine how we might besthelp once again, starting with the funds raised over the last18 months or more.

COTH Foodbank plus our otherOutreach commitments - bonded inboth tradition and need.We have a history of supporting so many worthy causesbut, in such demanding economic times, it is impossible to meet so many ever-increasing deserving needs.

It is why, with your support, we are able to continue to provide some financial contribution includingSTOP….LOFT…Meals on Wheels…and the annual DeerPark Food Drive. Most important is our ongoing contributionand commitment to the COTH Foodbank. Not only do wecommit Outreach Funds, but also many willing volunteersevery week. Individual contributions are always appreciatedand, in the case of the Foodbank in these difficult times,cash (cheque) contributions are actually more appropriate.That is to say, for example, that if canned goods were available they would still be appreciated. The need is therejust the same! In the meantime we want to thank all of theindividuals who volunteer in these programs and, in particular those from CCDP who commit every week tothe FoodBank.

Advocacy and Social JusticeOn Wednesday, September 15, I will be attending a meetingof PWRDF Diocesan Representatives at Church House.

We will be doing an overview of PWRDF and the newstructure.

There will be discussion of new resources, what works forparishes and what does not.

Updates from individual parishes, including the refugeeprogram, are on the agenda.

I am looking forward to attending as it is always of greatinterest meeting the other representatives and finding outwhat their parishes are doing.

I will report back after the event.

Michael Watson, Chair

REACHING OUT TOGETHER….WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Dear Christ Church Deer Park,

I am a cabin leader at Moorelands, and I have seenfirst-hand the positive impact from the programsand community offered here. Moorelands is intentionally designed to support and promotegood character in children, and encourages themto carry on these teachings for the rest of theirlives. Without your help, none of this would bepossible. Thank you!

signed, Chickadee

Farewell and Thank You to friends at CCDP.Although I have only been a member of yourcongregation for short time I have been made to feel very welcome, especially by Anne Larkinand Ross Morrow of the Food Bank, JennyRieger of the Learning Ministry and Anne Kearof the Book Club. I take happy memories ofyou all to my new church in Sidmouth, Devon- I hope there will be life there too..

Mary Tanter

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Faith &FilmFestivalSeason 5

October 19 - 7pmIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)dir. Steven Spielberg, 127 min.

What do you get when youmix Steven Spielberg, HarrisonFord and the legendary SeanConnery with archaeology,Nazis and the quest for eternalyouth? You get the Oscar win-ning Indiana Jones and theLast Crusade! In this actionpacked movie, the eminentarchaeologist Indiana Jones istasked with rescuing his father,a professor and Holy Grail

enthusiast, from the Nazis. Marcus Brody, Indiana’s bossand a museum curator, offers an insight into the grailwhen he says, “The search for the Grail is the search forthe divine in all of us.” Come and see this action packedmovie and join the conversation – what do you thinkthe Holy Grail is?

November 16 - 7 pm Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace (2000)dir. Eric Till, 90 min.

A dramatic documentary about theyoung German pacifist andLutheran theologian. DietrichBonhoeffer, one of the first clearvoices of resistance to the Nazi regime. He was eventu-ally imprisoned and was hangedtwo weeks before the end of WorldWar II. The film will be followed

by a short talk by the composer of its music, EricRobertson, organist and music director at CCDP.

January 18, 2011 - 7pmVoices to Remember (1991)dir. Vladimir Bondarenko, 60 min.A captivating one-hour film which tells the heartwarming,and at times humourous, stories of four adults whostutter.The producer and director, Vladimir Bondarenko, will be our special guest to introducethe film and lead the post-viewing discussion.

February 15 - 7pm Precious (2009)dir. Lee Daniels, 109 min.An adaptation of the 1996 novel “Push” by Sapphire,this is the story of 16-year-old Claireece “Precious”Jones who lives in the ghetto of Harlem with her dysfunctional family. Through it all, she believes thatthere is another world where she is loved and appreciated.

March 1 - 7pmThe Pool (2007)dir. Chris Smith, 98 min.A boy working in a hotel becomes obsessed with aswimming pool within an opulent estate in Panjim,Goa, in India. His world changes as he meets the familyliving in the estate. Slowly he gains their trust to edgecloser to his fascination - but ends up with so muchmore.

All films are shown in the Arthur Smith Room. Films are followed by discussion...movie style refreshments are served.

Free admission...all are welcome.(Donations to help defray costs are gratefully accepted)

The Faith & Film Festival is hosted by the LearningMinistry

Chair: Jennifer RiegerJudy Rois Samantha Caravan Joan LeGall Barbara PepperdeneVanessa Wells

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Marjorie Putt...still goingstrong at 104!

IN AN ARTICLE titled “A century of living history”,Marjorie was asked, “Is there something specificyou miss about (old)Toronto?”

Marjorie’s reply...

“I came to Toronto in 1907 from London, England. I can’tpinpoint a certain thing, but Toronto isn’t good ol’Toronto. Everything has changed. All the murders havemade it worse, and the unrest that’s in Toronto now, wedidn’t have it before.”

Churches on-the-Hill FoodBank

YOUR FOOD BANK doors have been open Monday eveningsand Wednesday mornings - summer and winter- for thepast 14 years.

CCDP has been very generous in providing food items aswell as financial donations in an effort to keep the shelvesstocked.

With the approach of fall and winter months, let’s continueour efforts in supplying these much needed items:

Peanut ButterCanned fruit and vegetablesRice/Lentils; dry pasta/tomato sauceCanned fish/meat; Canned stew/hearty soupCanned beans; powdered milk; macaroni and cheese

Please place in the Food Bank box in the atrium.

Cash donations may be forwarded to:COTH Food Bankc/o Timothy Eaton Memorial Church230 St. Clair Ave. West,Toronto ON M4V 1R5

Results of 2010 JazzVespers Survey180 PEOPLE COMPLETED a Jazz Vespers Survey which wasavailable for completion by hand or on-line via the ChristChurch Deer Park web-site. People were asked to give a 1 to5 value to 11 questions (5 being high) The results to thequestions are as follows: -

I enjoy listening to live jazz at CCDP.....97%

This service is my principal spiritual experience.....59%

Jazz Vespers should be held more frequently.....67%

Content of spiritual reading is meaningful.....91%

Spiritual reading is an appropriate length.....93%

Level of complexity of spiritual reading is just right.....91%

I understand the Officiant’s reflection on the reading....88%

The Officiant’s reflection on the reading is the right length.....89%

The Officiant’s reflection is relevant.....89%

I enjoy the hymn at the end of Jazz Vespers.....78%

The hymn is played at the right tempo.....77%

Are you a knitter lookingfor a project?OVER THE CENTURIES, shawls have come to symbolizecomfort and peace. Christ Church Deer Park has formed a Prayer Shawl Ministry, which has become an internationalcause in the ecumenical community.

Shawls are given as a symbol of the prayers of the communityto those who are sick at home, hospital or in a seniors’ residence. Hand knitted shawls have been presented to ourshut-ins over the past year and we have seen how muchthey have been appreciated.

Shawls can be simple or elaborate. They can be a diagonalshape, a large rectangular scarf or simply a smaller lap rug.

For all knitters, women and men (yes, men knit too!) whowould like to contribute to this initiative, please contactNorma Ross (416-929-5494). She will be pleased to provide patterns.

This’n’That...

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Christmas

Fair

In case you missed it...Town Crier

Deer Park church showcases community art

By Amanda KwanJuly 19, 2010 Neighbourhoods: Deer Park

Art in Toronto has another home at Christ Church DeerPark, which started a gallery last year as a way to reach outto the community.

The idea of creating a church gallery began at the annualGrill n’ Gather barbeque, held every June on the lawn of thechurch.

Jayne Miles Simpson, who helped organize the event, cameup with the idea to showcase some artwork at the barbeque.She knew there were some church members who wereartists, so she invited them to display their work.

“From that, there was such a marvelous interest in the art-work that we began to pursue the idea of actually creatingan art gallery,” she said.

For the past two years, Miles Simpson and members of theart committee have been working on setting up a gallery atthe church.

They held their first exhibition in November 2009, andhave held three more since then.

The gallery is held in the Arthur Smith Room in thechurch, a public area used for social gatherings.

More ‘press’...Summer is for butterflies...and our own Carol Knowlton-Dority landed a few in the August edition of CanadianLiving Magazine.

The article featured Monarch butterflies, created by Carolin acetate and paint, with directions on how to adapt to awindow decoration, a garden stake and a mobile.

Parish Forum UpdateThe Parish Forum Working Group met on September 9th.

As a result of the full Parish Forum session last spring, plus follow-up and feedback, the priorites for future discussionshave become clear.

Building a Sustainable FutureUpcoming Parish Forum Sessions will focus on• Real Estate• Stewardship• Parish co-operation and resource sharing

and are scheduled as follows:

Sunday, October 24Sunday, January 16Sunday, April 3

Sessions will take place in Elliott Hall immediately after the 10am service, with a projected start time of 11:15am.A light lunch will be served.

The co-operation and consensus achieved on the combined10am service has shown the value of the Forum process atwork. The experience, knowledge and thoughts of thewhole parish are invaluable as we face the future.

Saturday, November 2710:30am - 1:30pm

Mini Fairfollowing the 10am Sunday service

We still welcome your donations of jams, jellies and home preserves,

as well as sewn and knitted articles, craft items, jewellery, treasures and collectables,

tins and fine linens.

We also welcome your suggestions and your help

Please contact:Lynn Lovekin at 416-960-2193

orLorna Lang at 416-932-2599

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