1. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
SERVICES THIS WEEK
Wednesday, February 6 2013 ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
PARISH CLERGY
7 am – Holy Eucharist 416-920-5211
Homilist: The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon
The Rev. Kevin Robertson, Rector ext. 26
February 10 – The Fifth 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 Kevin Robertson 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 February 3 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 the Spring. If you during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
Elisabeth Lunder, Part-time Bookkeeper ext. 32
are interested in being confirmed, please speak with the
Denis Delisle, Custodian ext. 35 Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. We invite you to stay
Reverend Julie Meakin to register for the course.
CHURCHWARDENS for refreshments after the service at Holy Grounds Café in
“IN THE WORKS” Walter Blackwell, Rector’s Warden 416 964-1462 Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
Thank you to all who have participated in our parish visioning Robert Morrow, People’s Warden 416 421-7017
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 – February 4 Thursday – February 7
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 AA – noon Lunchtime Chamber Music –12:10 pm
revitalize our community. the parish office and we would be happy to create one for AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm 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 Toronto Children’s Chorus - 4 pm Corporation Mtg – 5 pm
areas. If you were not able to be a part of the initial meetings, Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
we still welcome your full participation. The working groups AA Book Study – 7 pm
Large print Orders of Service are available from the
are meeting throughout the fall and winter, so please contact Sidespeople. Tuesday – February 5 Friday– February 8
the facilitators if you would like to join the conversation and ACW – 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 Wednesday – February 6 Saturday, February 9
Opening Up Our Sacred Space & Grounds address stamp found on the table at the Bell tower door. 7am – Holy Eucharist Toronto Flute School recital – 1 pm
Bob Hutchison & Henry Zaluski After Church go to the customer service office with your Staff Meeting – 10 am
Developing Spiritual Practices Gavin Keachie validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Park AA – noon & 7 pm
Building Community Inside & Out Michael Overbury Phoenix CA – 7 pm
only in the lower levels. Yoga – 7 pm
Raising Spiritual Kids Andrew van Nostrand & Chris Symonds

2. This morning after the 10:00 am service, there will be an
Pancake Supper! important meeting of Sides People in the Arthur Smith Room.
Anyone who is currently involved in this ministry, and anyone
Join us for pancakes, sausages, interested in joining, is invited to attend.
and lots more great food! Challenging Christianity meets on Friday, February 8,
February 10 at 4:30 pm noon to 1:30 pm, in the Arthur Smith Room, to discuss
Tribute to George Shearing Tuesday, February 12 what we make of traditional Lenten observances as
Don Thompson - piano – Neil Swainson - bass Anglicans.
(Shrove Tuesday)
(Tribute by Brian Barlow) 5:30 pm “ WHAT IS THE SPIRIT SAYING TO YOU”
Commencing Sunday February 17 and each Sunday through
The Annual Vestry Meeting will take place on Sunday,
Adults $5/kids eat free
Lent CCDP will sponsor a discussion group which will explore the
February 24, 2013 beginning at 11:30 am. All heads of Lectionary readings of each Sunday’s worship. These sessions
parish groups and organizations are asked to submit their Invite your neighbours and friends. Join us! will commence shortly after 9 am and finish at 9:45 am. The
2012 reports electronically. Please email them to the parish
office. The reports will be made available prior to the meeting
readings for each Sunday will be available at least one week in
on February 24th. This is the annual general meeting for our
A sign up sheet is available in Elliott Hall advance in the church bulletin and on the website.
parish, and everyone is invited to attend. A light lunch will be many hands make light work! This Lenten series follows up on the excellent response to the
served. Advent Lectionary series. Please join us in the Arthur Smith
Room to discuss “what the Spirit is saying to you.”
A Financial Forum will take place in the Arthur Smith Room The following are the readings for Sunday Feb. 17. All are from
after the 10:00 am service on Sunday, February 17,
the NRSV.
2013. This will be an opportunity to review 2012 financial A Children’s Ash Wednesday Service
statements prior to the Annual Vestry Meeting on Sunday, Deuteronomy 26: 1-11; Psalm 91:1-2: 9-16;
February 24th. will follow the supper Romans 10: 8-13; Luke 4: 1-13
Future readings will follow when space in the bulletin permits.
Lay Ministry Committee
Lenten Book Study & On-Line Discussion Ash Wednesday is February 13
Thursday February 7 A daily Lenten practice from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
based on Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Please plan to join us for our Ash Wednesday services
12:10 pm Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen. The book is available ($12.50) at 7:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:00 pm.
from the Reverend Julie Meakin. The facilitators of this on-line All three services are celebrations of the Holy Eucharist
Shannon Graham – saxophone discussion are Barbara Pepperdene and Genevieve Chornenki. with the Imposition of Ashes.
Jeanie Chung - piano There will be an in-person orientation session on Sunday, February
10, 2013 from 11:30 am – 12:00 noon. “Pilgrimage to the Heart” - The Parish Quiet Day at St.
John’s Convent is now full. If you would like to be on the waiting
list, please speak with the Reverend Julie Meakin.