1. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Ash Wednesday, February 13 2013 PARISH CLERGY ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
416-920-5211
Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes
7 am - The Reverend Julie Meakin The Rev. Kevin Robertson, Rector ext. 26
12 noon – The Reverend Douglas Graydon The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest ext. 27
7 pm – The Reverend Julie Meakin The Rev. Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate ext. 31
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant
February 17 – First Sunday in Lent The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
8 am / 10 am– Holy Eucharist (United Church of Canada)
The Reverend Dr David Neelands
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PARISH STAFF
PromiseLand Kids are invited to stay in the Sanctuary with
Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music ext. 25
2013 Offering Envelopes are available for pickup by the Bell their families for the Opening Hymn and then we will go down to
Natalie Kemp, Director of Children’s Education
Tower door next to the font. If you would like envelopes please the Chapel of St. Nicholas together.
Jean King, Parish Administrator ext. 22
contact Elisabeth Lunder in the Parish Office at 416-920-5211 Elisabeth Lunder, Part-time Bookkeeper ext. 32 The Nest (certified childcare for infants to age 4) is open
x32 or bookkeeper@christchurchdeerpark.org Denis Delisle, Custodian ext. 35 during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
A Confirmation Program will be offered in the Spring. If you CHURCHWARDENS Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. We invite you to stay
are interested in being confirmed, please speak with the Walter Blackwell, Rector’s Warden 416 964-1462 for refreshments after the service at Holy Grounds Café in
Reverend Julie Meakin to register for the course. Robert Morrow, People’s Warden 416 421-7017 Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
Carolyn Kearns, Deputy Warden 416 488-7436
“IN THE WORKS” This Week at Christ Church
Thank you to all who have participated in our parish visioning Monday – February 11 Thursday – February 14
Name Tags - If you would like a nametag, we invite you to call Yoga – 9:30 am Yoga – 9:30 am
exercise over the past two months. “In The Works” is the
the parish office and we would be happy to create one for AA – noon Lunchtime Chamber Music –12:10 pm
name we have given to this process, in which we are
you. Call 416-920-5211 x 22 or jking@thereslifehere.org AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm OA – 12:15 pm
imagining new initiatives that will help to transform and Toronto Children’s Chorus - 4 pm Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
revitalize our community. AA Book Study – 7 pm
Large print Orders of Service are available from the
Six working groups have convened to chart a course in priority
Sidespeople.
areas. If you were not able to be a part of the initial meetings, Shrove Tuesday – February 12 Friday– February 15
we still welcome your full participation. The working groups ACW – 10 am AA – Miracle Group – 12:15 pm
Free Sunday parking is available on Sunday mornings (up to
are meeting throughout the fall and winter, so please contact Bridge Club – 1 pm Toronto Children’s Chorus –4 pm
1:30 pm) at the public parking lot, just across from the church Toronto Children’s Chorus –4 pm AA Book Study – 7 pm
the facilitators if you would like to join the conversation and
on Heath Street. Stamp your parking ticket using the church Pancake Supper – 5:30 pm
move the initiatives forward:
address stamp found on the table at the Bell tower door. Underearners Anon –6 pm
Welcoming Jill MacRae & William Jackson Ash Wednesday – February 13 Saturday, February 16
After Church go to the customer service office with your
Discerning Gifts for Lay Ministry David Moore 7am, 12 noon, 7pm – Holy Eucharist Toronto Flute School recital – 1 pm
validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Park
Opening Up Our Sacred Space & Grounds Staff Meeting – 10 am Parish Quiet Day at St John’s Convent
only in the lower levels. AA – noon & 7 pm
Bob Hutchison & Henry Zaluski
Phoenix CA – 7 pm
Developing Spiritual Practices Gavin Keachie
Yoga – 7 pm
Building Community Inside & Out Michael Overbury
Raising Spiritual Kids Andrew van Nostrand & Chris Symonds

2. Pancake Supper! “ WHAT IS THE SPIRIT SAYING TO YOU”
Commencing Sunday February 17 and each Sunday through
Lent CCDP will sponsor a discussion group which will explore the
Pancakes, sausages, ham Lectionary readings of each Sunday’s worship. These sessions
and lots more great food! will commence shortly after 9 am and finish at 9:45 am. The
THIS AFTERNOON at 4:30 pm readings are now available at the Narthex entrance and the
table by the Font (Belltower entrance) and on the website.
Tribute to George Shearing Tuesday, February 12 Please join us in the Arthur Smith Room to discuss “what the
Don Thompson - piano – Neil Swainson - bass (Shrove Tuesday) Spirit is saying to you.”
(Tribute by Brian Barlow) The following are the readings for Sunday Feb. 17. All are from
5:30 pm
the NRSV.
Adults $5/kids eat free
Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91:1-2: 9-16;
Romans 10: 8-13; Luke 4: 1-13
Invite your neighbours and friends. Join us! Future readings will follow when space in the bulletin permits.
Thursday February 14
Lay Ministry Committee
12:10 pm A sign up sheet is available in Elliott Hall
San Agustin Duo many hands make light work!
Emma Banfield – violin
Diana Dumlavwalla - piano A Children’s Ash Wednesday Service World Day of Prayer
Lenten Book Study & On-Line Discussion
follows the Supper at Christ Church Deer Park
A daily Lenten practice from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday Friday, March 1 at 1:00 pm
based on Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the
Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen. The book is available ($12.50) Annual Vestry Meeting The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of
from the Reverend Julie Meakin. The facilitators of this on-line Sunday, February 24 in Elliott Hall Christian women of many traditions who welcome all to
discussion are Barbara Pepperdene and Genevieve Chornenki. observe a common day of prayer each year on the first
The Vestry Meeting will be held in Elliott Hall beginning
There will be an in-person orientation session on Sunday, February Friday of March.
about 11:30 am. This is the annual general meeting for
10, 2013 from 11:30 am – 12:00 noon in the Arthur Smith Room.
our parish, and everyone is invited to attend.
A program for children and child-care will be available The theme this year is “I was a stranger and you
during the Vestry Meeting.
Y.A.L. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served.
welcomed me” prepared by the women of France.
Hosting the World Day of prayer celebration rotates
Lunch &Learn Donations will be accepted to cover costs.
among the Churches on-the- Hill. This year Christ Church
Sun. Feb. 17th Financial Forum – Sunday, February 17 has the honour. The guest speaker will be former
after the 10 am service in the Arthur Smith Room. Member of Parliament, The Honorable John Godfrey.
Directly after The financial forum is hosted by the Churchwardens to
provide an opportunity to review and to answer questions
the service! about the budget figures prior to the Vestry Meeting.