1. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Wednesday, January 23 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
PARISH CLERGY
7 am – Holy Eucharist 416-920-5211
Homilist: The Reverend Dr Peter Slater
The Rev. Kevin Robertson, Rector ext. 26
January 27 – Third Sunday after Epiphany The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest ext. 27
8 am / 10 am– Holy Eucharist The Rev. Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate ext. 31
The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
(United Church of Canada)
2013 Offering Envelopes are available for pickup by the Bell January 2 0 2 0 1 3
Tower door next to the font. If you would like envelopes please PromiseLand Kids are invited to stay in the Sanctuary with
contact Elisabeth Lunder in the Parish Office at 416-920-5211 PARISH STAFF
their families for the Opening Hymn and then we will go down to
x32 or bookkeeper@christchurchdeerpark.org Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music ext. 25
the Chapel of St. Nicholas together.
Natalie Kemp, Director of Children’s Education
Jean King, Parish Administrator ext. 22 The Nest (certified childcare for infants to age 4) is open
A Confirmation Program will be offered in Lent. If you are during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
Elisabeth Lunder, Part-time Bookkeeper ext. 32
interested in being confirmed next April, please speak with the
Denis Delisle, Custodian ext. 35
Reverend Julie Meakin to register for the course. Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. On Sundays we
CHURCHWARDENS
invite you to stay for refreshments after the service at Holy
“IN THE WORKS” Walter Blackwell, Rector’s Warden 416 964-1462
Robert Morrow, People’s Warden 416 421-7017
Grounds Café in Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
Thank you to all who have participated in our parish visioning
exercise over the past two months. “In The Works” is the Carolyn Kearns, Deputy Warden 416 488-7436 This Week at Christ Church
name we have given to this process, in which we are Monday – January 21 Thursday – January 24
imagining new initiatives that will help to transform and Yoga – 9:30 am Yoga – 9:30 am
Name Tags - If you would like a nametag, we invite you to call Flowers Arranging Mtg – 10 am Lunchtime Chamber Music –12:10 pm
revitalize our community. the parish office and we would be happy to create one for AA – noon OA – 12:15 pm
Six working groups have convened to chart a course in priority you. Call 416-920-5211 x 22 or jking@thereslifehere.org AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
areas. If you were not able to be a part of the initial meetings, Toronto Children’s Chorus - 4 pm AA Book Study – 7 pm
we still welcome your full participation. The working groups Large print Orders of Service are available from the
are meeting throughout the fall and winter, so please contact Sidespeople. Tuesday – January 22 Friday– January 25
the facilitators if you would like to join the conversation and ACW – St. Andrews Group 10 am AA – Miracle Group – 12:15 pm
move the initiatives forward: Free Sunday parking is available on Sunday mornings (up to Bridge Club – 1 pm Toronto Children’s Chorus –4 pm
Welcoming Jill MacRae & William Jackson Toronto Children’s Chorus –4 pm AA Book Study – 7 pm
1:30 pm) at the public parking lot, just across from the church Underearners Anon –6 pm
Discerning Gifts for Lay Ministry David Moore on Heath Street. Stamp your parking ticket using the church Orpheus rehearsal – 6 pm
Opening Up Our Sacred Space & Grounds address stamp found on the table at the Bell tower door. Raising Spiritual Kids – 6-7:30 pm in
Bob Hutchison & Henry Zaluski After Church go to the customer service office with your the Board Room
Developing Spiritual Practices Gavin Keachie validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Park Wednesday – January 23 Saturday, January 26
Building Community Inside & Out Michael Overbury 7am – Holy Eucharist Toronto Flute School – 1:30 pm
only in the lower levels. Staff Meeting – 10 am
Raising Spiritual Kids Andrew van Nostrand & Chris Symonds
AA – noon & 7 pm
Phoenix CA – 7 pm
Yoga – 7 pm

2. CHURCHES-ON-THE-HILL PULPIT EXCHANGE Workshop for flower enthusiasts -
If you love flowers and are
Today is the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity. This week is marked by celebrations across the country and interested in assisting with the
around the world. Here in our own community, we participate in Sunday flower arrangements come
an annual pulpit exchange with neighbouring churches. The symbol to a special workshop on January 21
on the front page of the bulletins this morning is the logo for the at 10 am in the Church. For more
January 27 at 4:30 pm World Day of Prayer. information call Nina Overbury at
Tribute to Horace Silver This morning at the 10:00 am service we welcome as our guest 416 921-7770 or email at nina.overbury@sympatico.ca
Gary Williamson - piano Steve McDade - trumpet homilist, the Reverend Dr. Anita Gaide, associate minister and
Perry White - saxophone Scott Alexander - bass organist at St. John's Latvian Lutheran Church. She is also the Pilgrimage to the Heart... Join us for a Lenten Quiet Day on
Brian Barlow – drums pastor of the East Toronto Latvian Lutheran Church, which has Saturday, February 16th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the
enjoyed a long time association with St. Barnabas Anglican Church. Anglican Convent of the Sisters of St John the Divine (on
(Reflection by Brian Barlow) Anita has worked as a teacher, counsellor and assessor for the Cummer Avenue, btw Yonge and Bayview, about a 10-15 minute
Scarborough and Durham Boards of Education and now, the drive from here). We will learn about and practise a way of silent,
The Annual Vestry Meeting will take place on Sunday,
TDSB. Among her degrees are a Masters in Latin (University of contemplative prayer. Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch.
February 24, 2013 beginning at 11:30 am. All heads of Toronto), two BEds from the University of Toronto and York Deadline to register is January 30th. Please speak to the Reverend
parish groups and organizations are asked to submit their University. Her doctorate in theology is from the Toronto School Julie Meakin for more details.
2012 reports electronically. Please email them to the parish of Theology, Emmanuel College. (2003). In addition, she has an
office by next Sunday, January 27. The reports will be made ARCT (organ performance, gold medal) and the Diplome de
available prior to the meeting on February 24th. This is the Virtuosite in organ from the Schola Cantorum in Paris. She considers Welcoming All YAL Members:
annual general meeting for our parish, and everyone is invited herself a lifetime learner and finds that life just gets more
to the 1st Lunch and Learn of 2013!!!
to attend. A light lunch will be served. interesting! Her special interests are mental health, anti-stigma
advocacy as well as Canadian citizenship.  Following the 10 am Sunday Service on Jan.
A Financial Forum will take place following both services on 20, 2013 I welcome all YAL Members to join
Sunday, February 17, 2013. This will be an opportunity to Our own rector is preaching across the road at Yorkminster Park me downstairs for snacks and good
review 2012 financial statements prior to the Annual Vestry Baptist Church at 11:00 am today. conversation.
Meeting on Sunday, February 24th.
Pancake Supper - Tuesday February 12  I will be providing a variety of snacks.
5:30 – 7 pm Elliott Hall I am excited to talk about social justice issues and to
A sign up sheet is available in Elliott Hall create a plan together.
- many hands make light work.
Thursday January 24 $5.00 per adult - kids eat free.
12:10 pm Children’s Ash Wednesday service
Angus Sinclair – piano follows the supper.
“RAGTIME”
Sunday, January 27
Ash Wednesday is February 13. Please plan to join us for our CCDP Winterlicious Pot luck Coffee Hour
The ACW Annual General Meeting will take place Tuesday, Ash Wednesday services at 7:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:00 pm.
All three services are celebrations of the Holy Eucharist with the after the 10:00 am service
January 29 with Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 11:00 am, meeting
at 11:30 am and lunch following at 12 noon. Imposition of Ashes. Bring a favourite hot or cold dish to share!