1. CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 39, NUMBER 3
Displayed in the Atrium, this painting represents the history of Christ Church Deer Park.
The painting, by Lorraine B. Hovey, was commissioned for the 100th Anniversary of Christ Church Deer Park
and presented to the church in memory of Mr. and Mrs. A.F.D. Lace, 1970
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PARISH CLERGY
Rector
The Rev. Kevin Robertson
Associate Priest
The Rev. Canon Douglas Graydon
Assistant Curate
The Rev. Julie Meakin
Honorary Assistants
The Rev. Dr. Peter Slater
The Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,
Ecumenical Partner, United Church of Canada
Organist & Director of Music
Eric Robertson
Director of Children’s Education
Natalie Kemp
CORPORATION
Rector’s Warden
Genevieve Chornenki
People’s Warden
Carolyn Kearns
Finance Warden/Treasurer
Robert Morrow
Deputy Warden
Henry Zaluski
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Editor
Joyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca)
Members
Henry Zaluski,
Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,
Peter Curzon, Kate Rieger
Webmaster
Brian Dench
PARISH STAFF
Dirctor of Parish Operations
Paul Marritt
Bookkeeper
Elisabeth Lunder
Sexton
Denis Delisle
Dear friends,
I want to begin by thanking you for the gift of Sabbath time this summer. As
many of you know, I have been away from the parish since late May, and have
spent the past few months caring for our young family at home. Those of you
who are parents will know it ís a full-time job! But in my ‘spare time’, I also
worked towards professional development goals, which included some reading on
leadership in a rapidly changing church and world. One of my other goals was to
visit other churches, to see how they are striving to do the work of the Gospel in
the midst of change, and trying to meet the needs of the people of God in their
own contexts. This was fascinating stuff! Some churches had modern music, while
others had medieval chant; some churches were huge and some were small; some
were prosperous, while others were just trying to keep their heads above water;
some were hopeful, and others seemed to despair. Some Sunday mornings, I
walked away from church buoyed, while other times I felt discouraged. It was very
good to get a glimpse into other communities of faith, and I hope that after all of
this ‘research’, I am returning to CCDP with a sense of what we’re doing well and
what we might do better. I certainly return with an appreciation for all of you, and
your tremendous commitment to each other and to the mission of God in this
place.
This fall season is shaping up to be a wonderfully active time in the life of our
community. In the pages of this newsletter and on the website, you will read about
some of the things that are planned: the Blessing of Animals, the Rummage Sale
and Christmas Fair, various education programs, baptisms, confirmations, social
events, special services and much more. A rather bittersweet event for us this
month will be our farewell to Jean King. We are delighted that she is retiring to
pursue her many interests including travel, but we will miss her terribly. For over
24 years, Jean has been an outstanding parish administrator. She has helped to hold
the corporate memory of this parish through times of clergy transition and change
in lay leadership. She has been invaluable in the day-to-day operations of this
parish, and has overseen volunteers and various staff members with sensitivity and
humour. I hope you will plan to join us as we celebrate and give thanks for her
ministry among us. Jean’s farewell reception will take place on Friday, September
20th from 3:00-5:30 pm in Elliott Hall. A few words will be shared at 4:30 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming Paul Marritt, our new Director of Parish
Operations, and I hope you will extend to Paul a warm CCDP welcome as he
gets settled in.
As we look ahead to a new year and new opportunities, let us never forget to seize
each moment that God has given us. This community exists first and foremost for
the world outside our walls, and each day is a new chance to engage others, to
transform and be transformed by the living Spirit of God that dwells within each of
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us. If you haven’t done so already, please consider using
your unique talents within this place. May God’s power,
continuously working through us, do infinitely more than
we could ask for or imagine.
Yours faithfully,
The Reverend Kevin Robertson, Rector
Welcome Paul Marritt
BORN AND RAISED IN CAMBRIDGE ONTARIO, Paul attended
Lakehead University for Business Administration and
George Brown College for Chef Training.
He worked for Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship/Pioneer
Camps for over 25 years in Food Service, Administration
and Accounting, and for the past four years at Walmer
Road Baptist Church in the Office /Rental administration,
Accounting, and Property Management departments.
A member and Treasurer of Grace Presbyterian Church,
Westhill, Paul enjoys cooking, travel and... making maple
syrup! (Some for the Christmas Fair perhaps?)
He is looking forward to new experiences and serving our
God at Christ Church Deer Park.
...and I know that we will give Paul both a warm CCDP
welcome and patient and generous assistance as he learns
about us in his new position as Director of Parish
Operations.
Whither Jean...?
TRAVEL IS FIRST ON THE LIST.
One daughter has been studying in England. The plan is
to meet her in Rome and spend about a month there...
Jean’s husband, Patrick, is interested in language and hopes
to pick up some Italian courses. Jean will also look into
language but, more particularly, Italian cooking.
From there, they will tour through the East, (Viet Nam,
Laos and Cambodia are on the agenda), as they make
their way to Darwin, Australia, where Patrick has a work
contract. In all, they will probably be away for about six
months.
After that, whatever Jean decides to do (yet to be determined),
we can be assured that it will be enjoined with her natural
enthusiasm and dedication.
And so, sadly, we bid her farewell...but wish her well (with
perhaps the hope that she will come back to visit us one
day and tell us of her adventures).
Please plan to drop by...
as we bid farewell
to Jean King (on her last day with us),
at a reception to celebrate and thank her for
her invaluable contribution to this parish
over the past 24 years. She will be missed.
Friday, September 20
3:00 - 5:30 pm
Elliott Hall

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If you are able, join us for the Wednesday morning
Eucharist at 7:30 am in the Chapel and either stay for
breakfast or head off to work.
Spending 5 minutes at the beginning and ending of each
day in prayer, whether speaking to God or listening to God
in silent prayer, will also ground you as you go about your
daily tasks. Practicing silent prayer twice a day has definitely
been a grounding force in my own life. I’ve found that the
time ‘given up’ is regained because I am more focused and
so use time more wisely and efficiently.
When we spend time with God we are moving our whole
being - body, mind, and spirit - into a greater harmony and
clarity. We are more able to be attentive to people and to
situations. We are more able to live in the present moment.
When we spend time with God we come to know the gift
of our own being, that we are loved and know that love is
the centre of our being. This is a great stabilizing force, to
be sure!
Knowing this is not as easy or as simple as it sounds,
because we often feel unworthy of love, that we’re not good
enough, that we just don’t measure up. That is why knowing
we are loved is such a freeing experience, “the glorious
liberty of the children of God”, as St.Paul puts it.
When we spend time with God we may find that our desires
may shift, that we become less reactive, more measured and
patient. Our relationships may also improve.
A still, calm centre helps to navigate through the many
demands we face each day.
Of course, all of this takes time, but if we get into the
habit, especially if we can do this with our families, we will
see subtle changes happening.
I encourage you to take up one of these daily practices (if
you haven’t already!) and find “the peace that passes all
understanding” in the midst of our hectic, crazy, but
amazing lives.
Cheers!
The Reverend Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate
Greetings! I hope that everyone had a relaxing and
enjoyable summer, and that you were able to get some
downtime that is much needed in our increasingly hectic
world. As we swing into the fall, no doubt many of us
will be thinking about how “crazy busy” life will become.
Children and young people will not only be engaged at
school but also involved in various activities,
The question we may ask is, “How can I stay grounded
and centered in the midst of this busyness? How can I not
feel pulled in a thousand different directions, with too
much to do and not enough time or energy to do them?
How will I know what requests to say “yes” to and what to
say “no” to, or “maybe”?”
Try this. Spend a few minutes at the beginning and end of
each day being attentive to God.
This could take the form of saying the Lord’s Prayer, or a
favourite Psalm, like Psalm 28:
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in
Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.
Or Psalm 23, which most people know by heart. Even
repeating a line every so often during the day may be helpful:
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my
life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Morning and Evening Prayer are a staple of our Anglican
tradition, easily found online and of course in the BAS.
Check out http://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-wor-
ship/worship/texts/daily2/morneve/morning-and-evening-
prayer-in-ordinary-time.aspx for an online version.
If you are sitting in the subway on the way to work you
can also listen to morning prayer podcasts. The Episcopal
Church in Garrett County, Maryland, has a nice one:
http://www.podbean.com/site/podcastDetail/index/pid/55257
Reading Scripture is made helpful by two little booklets:
Forward Day by Day and Our Daily Bread. Both are avail-
able here at the church. They contain a Bible verse and a
very short commentary for each day.
Meakin’s
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to pray. And some are gifted with the patience to attend
to those in need.
If you are interested, or simply curious, please plan to
attend the September 15th information session. It will
begin at 11:30 am, after worship, in the Arthur Smith
Room. Questions can be directed towards either David
Moore or Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate
Clergy.
Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon. Associate Priest
Doug’s
Discourse
THE CNE AIR SHOW HAS COME AND GONE and summer is
officially over. Children have returned to school and work-
places are gearing back up to full speed. While Toronto’s
summer humidity lingers, the slower pace of July and
August are fading fast away.
This fall will see a new initiative in parish ministry begin.
The Lay Ministry Committee, chaired by David Moore,
will launch its Congregational Care program with an
information session scheduled for Sunday September 15th.
Over the past year, the Lay Ministry Committee has
researched various models of healing ministry and has
canvassed parishioners on the pastoral care needs of the
congregation. Research shows there is an interest in
developing a care program involving lay pastoral visiting,
lay anointing and friendly visiting. Each has a unique
ministry profile and each requires different levels of training
and commitment.
Friendly visiting is exactly what it says it is. Parishioners
will volunteer to keep in touch with shut-in’s or those who
are only able to worship at CCDP on occasion. Lay pastoral
visitors would be those who pledge to visit parishioners in
need for a limited, usually weekly, period of time. Lay
anointers would be those who are interested in building up
a ministry of healing at CCDP through the recognized
practice of anointing with oil those who seek God’s healing
grace.
Training workshops are scheduled for each. Friendly visitors
and lay pastoral visitors will be invited to attend two work-
shops, scheduled for Saturday, October 26th and Saturday,
November 2nd. Parishioners interested in Lay Anointing
will be required to attend a weekend workshop planned for
November 22-24th.
It is the hope of the Congregational Care Program that
those interested in exploring a healing ministry here at
CCDP will find the resources, community and prayerful
support of others who are also engaged in building such a
healing presence throughout the parish. As Christ reminds
us, God equips us with the variety of skills required to
build up our community of faith. As some are teachers and
others are preachers, some are leaders and some are called
Coming Up!
New Life in Baptism!
Sunday, September 15
The sacrament of baptism is a wonderful opportunity for
the community to come together as we celebrate new life
among us. Baptism is not only a rite for infants, but for
people of all ages. At the 10 am service we will welcome
five children into the Church.
Confirmation!
Sunday, September 29
Bishop Yu will confirm eight of our young people at the
10 am service. That day is also “Back to Church” Sunday,
so be sure to invite a friend to church.
Please keep the baptism and confirmation candidates in
your prayers.
Blessing of the Animals!
Sunday, October 6th - 12:30 pm
One of our most popular services. It’s taking
place in the church, with human and pet
refreshments afterwards out on the lawn
(weather permitting) or in the bell tower.
Ask your friends and neighbours to join us.
In Heaven it is always autumn. John Donne
Saturday, November 9th
Join us for a Quiet Day at St. John’s Convent.
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Please see the Rev. Julie Meakin for details.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
THE FALL RUMMAGE SALE WILL BE UPON US before we
know it....so mark your calendars now...
And, whether you are downsizing or just reorganizing,
please remember the Rummage Sale! Please look through
your closets...make room for the new and let us have what
you don’t need anymore...(you can tell your friends too.)
Drop off your items in the box in the Atrium...any time.
And as the date draws nearer you will be hearing from
me...count on it!
Thank you,
Maxine Henry, Rummage Sale Co-ordinator
maxinethemaximizer@yahoo.ca 416-590-1008
Fall
Rummage
SALE
Feel like being more involved? Don’t have much time, but
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.
Volunteers Welcome!
TAKE A TURN at the Holy Grounds Café...with a friend, as
a family...it’s fun and your efforts are always appreciated.
Please sign up on the sheet just inside the kitchen or speak
to Jayne Miles Simpson.
Christmas
Fair
Food! Fashion! Fun!
Designer labels for less!
Women’s, Men’s clothing and accessories
Get an exclusive look at
the CCDP
Rummage Room
Boutique Collection
Friday, September 27
6:30 pm
With super models from CCDP
Includes a Potluck Supper
For further details, watch the Bulletins
or contact Maxine Henry
maxinethemaximizer@yahoo.ca
416-590-1008
Saturday, November 30
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
THERE IS STILL ENOUGH TIME and so many ways that you
can help us get ready for the Christmas Fair.
Love to knit? Enjoy sewing and crafts? Here are a few ideas
for small projects to keep you busy on a rainy day: Advent
Calendar; knitted or felt Christmas decorations; Christmas
tree skirts; Christmas baby bibs; stuffed animals; finger puppets;
pin cushions; cat & dog toys...
Doing some end-of-summer cleaning? We can always use
4-ply yarn, Christmas fabric, ribbon, flowerpots and vases
to be used for Christmas flower arrangements. Don’t forget
special jewellery and gift items.
And, of course, preserves and baking... watch the Bulletins
for future details.

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Pat Anderson
AN ACTIVE AND DEVOTED MEMBER of
CCDP, Pat participated in many activities.
A valued member of the ACW (where
she booked lunch speakers) she also took
her turn at the front desk, assisted at
receptions and lunches, was a sides-person
and read lessons in the services. She was
also a member of the Book Club.
Most of all, Pat ran the jewellery section for the twice
yearly Rummage Sales and the Christmas Fair. She took
this positon seriously and guarded the jewellery as if it was
her own (with an unerring eye for the good pieces), Along
with her helpers, she was there, faithfully, every Tuesday to
Rita Becker
RITA!...WHAT CAN WE SAY?
She was hard working, fun and a
great friend. Her main dedication
was to the CCDP Rummage Sale
in which she had been involved since
2005 and in the latter years as the
Chairperson. She could be found
in the basement at least 4 days a
week sorting, ironing, steaming
and pricing all the clothes, as well
sorting the better clothing for the
Boutique. Rita organized all the volunteers for the “Day”
so we all knew where and what we were to do and all the
sales were a great success.
She made beautiful items for the Christmas Fair as well as
making delicious sandwiches for the Tea Room.
Rita was the co-ordinator for all the receptions held at CCDP
and was in charge of arranging for photographs of the
Confirmation classes with the Archbishop.
She reluctantly gave up all these activities as she became
more ill and bravely accepted, with grace and humour, the
numerous treatments that preceded her death.
Rita will be sorely missed by all of us.
Maggie Symons and Judith Maxwell
IT IS NOT CUSTOMARY to highlight individual parishioners in
the Herald. However, over the past few months, we have lost a
few very special people, all of whom have made extraordinary
contributions to this parish over many years...
It seemed appropriate to make these exceptions.
sort, clean and price the donated jewellery.
Pat was very loyal to friends, kind, fair-minded, honest,
responsible and never critical, She quietly and lovingly
worked for Christ Church and will be very much missed.
Jill Buckworth
A memorial service will be held for Pat on December 14,
2013, at the Humphrey Funeral Home, A.W. Miles Chapel,
1403 Batyview Ave., Toronto. Call 416-487-4523 for time.
Marjorie Putt
A stalwart member of Christ Church, Marjorie spent her
latter years in a senior’s home and may not be remembered
by many of our newer parishioners. Through those years she
maintained her interest in, and contacts with, the parish.
She achieved the remarkable age of 107.
Moving on...
A HIGHLY VALUED and loved
member of this parish for
more than 40 years, Edwina
‘Ted’ Hobson has moved
out of town to be close to
her daughter and family.
Ted came to us with her
husband, the beloved Ven.
Ernie, who, for the many
years before his death,
endeared himself to us all with his dedication, historical
interest in the parish and his great warmth and humour.
They met in England during the war, sharing both a birthday
and a love of God. Both Salvation Army originally, they
found their home here, at Christ Church Deer Park...
definitely our gain.
Ted immersed herself in the life of this parish. A member
of the choir for many years, she also trained and led the lay
readers, served regularly on the reception desk and never
missed an opportunity to volunteer at a Rummage Sale or
Christmas Fair...nor anywhere else where she could be of
assistance. (In addition, she even organized ad hoc services
at Balmoral Place, her last residence here in Toronto). She
always had a smile, a kind word and a positive attitude.
She is happily settled in to her new apartment in Pickering
(in an independent-living, senior’s residence) and has been
warmly welcomed into St. Martin’s Church. While missing
her friends at Christ Church, she is well on her way to
making new ones...no surprise to all of us who know her.

8. Welcome back! This past Sunday I was
pleased to see many young eager children
attend PromiseLand. We were able to talk
about our summer experiences and brain-
storm what new exciting things we should
do in PromiseLand. Music and making
various types of food were among the most popular requests.
I have written these ideas down and will try to do my best
to incorporate them into our Sundays together.
PromiseLand and Y.A.L. will be supporting the Churches
on-the-Hill Food Drive at the end of September. We will
talk about the importance of giving back to our community,
and how we can set a SMART Goal for the food drive;
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, with a Timeline
to keep us on track. A bulletin board will be set up outside
the St. Nicholas Chapel to keep track of our donations.
Y.A.L. will begin ‘Lunch and Learns’ in October when
Confirmation classes are finished. The first social outing
with Y.A.L. will be to attend the Anglican Diocese
Outreach conference on October 5th. This will give our
youth the opportunity to attend workshops about spirituality
and the chance to meet other youth from across Toronto.
I would like to thank all those in Y.A.L. who dedicate part
of their Sundays with helping me out in PromiseLand. I
love the support and leadership! I continue to welcome any
youth interested in assisting me in PromiseLand.
I cannot wait to share stories and pictures from our time in
PromiseLand and Y.A.L. over the next four months!
Natalie Kemp
Director of Children and Youth Ministry
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A Word from
the Wardens
IT WAS A BUSY AND PRODUCTIVE SUMMER. Management
Team met several times between June and the end of
August. As the fall unfolds we will be in a position to
report more fully on a number of initiatives that occupied
our attention.
But first, we offer our deepest appreciation to Douglas
Graydon and Julie Meakin for leading our worship
throughout the summer, for their pastoral care and for
generally “minding the shop”, including participation in
Management Team meetings, while Kevin Robertson was
on Sabbath leave. Thank you Douglas and Julie for your
ongoing commitment to the parish.
The closing date for applications for Director of Parish
Operations was June 28, 2013 and the selection process
proceeded throughout the summer with many interviews
and conversations. On behalf of Management Team and
the parish I extend thanks to Carolyn Kearns for leading
the selection process, which is now coming to an end. We
look forward to announcing the outcome shortly. Please
mark your calendars for September 20th, when we will
recognize Jean King’s remarkable contribution to the
parish.
The Allocations Committee completed its process and
issued its recommendations to Management Team by mid-
June in relation to the Re-Imagining Church applications
process. On the basis of its thorough work, Management
Team was able to come to a decision on all pending
applications and is in the process of communicating with
all applicants. Details to follow. The initiative and creativity
shown by applicants was impressive, and we thank all those
who participated in the process. We also appreciate the
dedication shown by the committee that consisted of Tony
VanStraubenzee, Walter Blackwell, Edna Quammie and
Ward Lindsey.
In mid-June the co-chairs of the Stewardship Committee
sent personalized letters thanking individuals and families
for their financial contribution to date. Management Team
would like to thank Innes Van Nostrand, Robert
Hutchison and our bookkeeper, Elisabeth Lunder, for this
correspondence and for the gentle reminder that we are all
responsible for “keeping the lights on.”
Throughout the summer months Henry Zaluski carried
out the preliminary steps necessary to revitalize the parish
website in order to make it more functional, pleasing and
user-friendly. Details to follow, as this evolves. Henry’s
creativity and aesthetic skills are highly valued by
Management Team.
Shortly we will welcome Kevin Robertson back from his
Sabbath Leave. Management Team hopes that Kevin had a
restful and restorative summer. The fall promises to be busy
and invigorating with a great many parish activities.
Genevieve Chornenki, Rector’s Warden
On behalf of Management Team
Genevieve Chornenki Carolyn Kearns Henry Zaluski
Rector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy Warden
Robert Morrow
Finance Warden/Treasurer

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A Proposal for
Re-Imagining Church
FIRST, LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF. I am Canon Peter
Gratton, former rector of St. Timothy’s Church and a
recent newcomer to this parish, now living at 101 Lawton
Blvd, a retirement residence, and a close neighbour.
Over the past several months I have been toying with an
idea for Re-Imagining Church. based on the congregational
response to the lessons read in church: Hear what the Spirit
is saying to the Church. This refrain is a quotation from the
end of each letter addressed to the Seven Churches in
chapters 1-3 of the Book of Revelation.
I am suggesting that seven of our current readers volunteer
to act the part of these seven messengers in a dramatized
presentation, to be held during the week following Advent
Sunday, and that it be held, not at the church, but at the
Lawton Park residence where I live. The atrium of this
building is on two levels connected by a staircase, against a
background of rocks and foliage with running water; ideal
scenery for staging the Isle of Patmos and the vision of
John the Divine.
Members of the congregation would be asked to represent
the seven churches on the floor of the atrium. A large
screen at the front would be used to project scenes and
works of art depicting the action and texts being used.
Appropriate music, lighting, sound effects, and costumes
for the lead actors will require batches of volunteers for
each of these. The production is intended primarily as a
learning experience for members of CCDP, rather than an
event for a wider public. This is necessary on account of
the limited amount of seating capacity. Following the
presentation, the audience would be invited to join with
each of the seven churches in order to quiz them, and also
to ask ourselves: “What is the Spirit saying to us resulting
from this experience”?
Such an ambitious project cannot be accomplished without
the wholehearted support and enthusiasm of the parish as a
whole. The three months of preparation in order to organize
everything also imposes its own constraints, calling for
serious commitments of time and energy in order to pull
it off. For that reason we need to be assured that it meets
with your approval.
If you are interested in being part of this production, please
contact me, Canon Peter Gratton, at 416-481-1570 ext.
304. I hope to have an information meeting early in
September after the 10 am service. Please watch the
announcements for details.
Re-Imagining Church
For five Tuesdays, from Oct. 15th until Nov. 12th
from 7-9 pm,
Bishop Yu and the Rev. Susan Bell
will be offering a course, here at Christ Church,
on “Re-Imagining Church”.
Do plan to come
and continue the lively discussion
we have been having at CCDP.
Watch the announcements for more details
or contact the one of the clergy.
ARE YOU
THE ONE WE
WANT?
CHURCHES ON-THE-HILL FOOD
BANK is looking for a volunteer
Executive Director to take the
reins of one of the largest and
most effective food banks in Toronto. Opened in 1997,
our Food Bank has, to-date, provided clients with groceries
sufficient for over 1.8 million meals! Today, some 500
households depend on us.
With an experienced and supportive management team the
Executive Director leads the effort of over 100 committed
volunteers. A high degree of autonomy and freedom to act
are features of the position. All aspects of the food bank are
in great shape and operating smoothly.
The position of Executive Director is a rewarding one,
contributing substantially to the well being of this major
outreach effort of the Churches on-the-Hill. This is a call
to service.
If you are interested and/or would like further information
please leave a message for Paul McGrath on the Food Bank
telephone, 416-967-3842.

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Social Matters
CREATION, HUMANITY, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS
AUGUST, FOR ME, IS THE SOBERING MONTH of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki, the hell-fire of atomic bombing and mass
hideous deaths 68 years ago. In his 6 August 2013 Peace
Declaration, Hiroshima’s Mayor told some stories of the
horrors experienced, the atomic bombing “stalking the
minds and bodies of the surviving victims to the end of
their days.” I feel, with World Council of Churches’
Secretary General Rev. Dr Olav Tveit, that “The God of
life calls us all to take up [the survivors’] tireless cry and
make certain that a Hiroshima or Nagasaki bombing can
never happen again.”
In fact, the 17,000 nuclear weapons in the arsenals of nine
nations still pose apocalyptic risks and the doomsday clock
stands at five minutes to midnight. Each weapon is 50 to
100 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, and
1800 of them are on high alert, ready to be launched. The
nuclear weapon states are also modernizing their arsenals at
vast expense. Canada clings to deterrence and, with other
NATO countries, to NATO’s nuclear umbrella.
But people and governments are now insisting on the
catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of
nuclear weapons and they are demanding human, not
military, security. In March two-thirds of the world’s
nations participated in a conference in Oslo focused on
this theme, with a big citizen gathering preceding it. Next
year there’ll be a Mexico conference on it. At the April
Preparatory Committee meeting for the 2015 nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, 80
nations presented a statement insisting this issue of
humanitarian consequences must no longer be ignored in
disarmament discussions, but must be put at the core of
considerations.
I find it deeply troubling that Canada did not support this
statement because it did not view it as compatible with our
NATO obligations. I shiver in terror at the White House
strategy (June 2013): the US will consider the use of
nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances, to defend the
vital interests of the US or its allies and partners, and the
President retains the option to threaten nuclear retaliation
for virtually any type of attack.
Nothing human can be defended or protected by nuclear
weapons. If we give thanks to God for the gift of life on
Earth, if Creation matters to us, can we let this nuclear
madness persist? Can we raise public awareness of the risks
in the very existence of nuclear arsenals of the catastrophic
consequences of any use of them? Never forget, the only
way to prevent the use of nuclear weapons, whether by
design, mistake, computer glitch, or cyber attack, is
through their total elimination.
Grassroots movements, in waves since 1945, have been
the reason we have not had nuclear war; according to
American historian Lawrence Wittner, it is they that
achieved progress in disarmament by treaties. The record
of citizen activism is encouraging, he says, and now is the
time to bring public determination to bear to get the treaty
ban on nuclear weapons leading to their elimination. We
could email, write, or call our MPs, tell them we demand
a nuclear weapon-free world, and ask them to work for a
treaty ban. There is an appeal from ICAN (the
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons)
for parliamentarians to support:
www.icanw.org/projects/appeal/
A hundred Canadian MPs already do! MPPs can sign too,
so approach them with it. Ask your city councillor and the
Mayor, who is part of Mayors for Peace, what they are
doing to get this treaty ban.
Hiroshima’s mayor asks: “Policymakers of the world, how
long will you remain imprisoned by distrust and animosity?
Do you honestly believe you can continue to maintain
national security by rattling your sabers?” I pray with heart
and soul, “God of life, lead us to justice and peace.”
Phyllis Creighton
Chancel Guild Meeting
Tuesday, September 24th - 10 am
Please join us if you are interested in participating
in the work of the Chancel Guild
or in more information about what we do.
Holy Eucharist in the Chapel at 10 am
Meeting in the Arthur Smith room at 10.30 am
Brown bag lunch at 12 noon
Wine and desserts will be provided
We look forward to seeing you.

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CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK SEPT/OCT 2013
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’s
finest jazz musicians!
Sept. 8 David Restivo, piano
Pat Collins, bass
Brian Barlow, drums
Sept. 22 Robi Botos, piano
Scott Alexander, bass
Brian Barlow, drums
Oct. 20 Mark Eisenman Quintet
Nov. 3 Joe Sealy, piano
Paul Novotny, bass
Nov. 17 Amanda Tosoff Quartet
Dec. 15 Christmas Vespers
Barlow Brass & Drums
From the
Organ Bench
THE CCDP CHOIR will be taking
part in two special events this fall.
The first of these events will take
place on Friday, November 8th at
7:30pm when Christ Church and
the Nine Sparrows Arts Foundation
will be presenting “A Concert of
Remembrance”. Among our special
guests for this concert of readings
and music will be members of the Young Voices Toronto
Children’s Choir (Zimfira Poloz, artistic director) and the
award-winning violinist, Jamie Kruspe (Arkadas String
Quartet). For further information about “A Concert of
Remembrance” please visit the Nine Sparrows Arts
Foundation website at: www.9sparrowsarts.org.
In addition, the CCDP choir will be participating in the
annual, nationally televised, City Carol Sing held at
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. This year’s free concert
will be taking place on December 7th beginning at 2pm
with proceeds being donated to the Churches-on-the-Hill
food bank.
In addition to these two very special events, the musical
year ahead will also include our free weekly recital series,
Lunchtime Chamber Music. The first recital of the series
will be performed by Trio Estonia (Arvo Leibur, violin;
Aare Tammesalu, cello; Norman Reintamm, piano) and
will take place on Thursday, September 26 beginning at
12:10pm.
If you’re interested in joining our choir, or finding out
more about the Christ Church music programme, please
contact me through the CCDP website.
Eric Robertson,
Organist & Director of Music
Welcome to the
Book Club
We invite all those who enjoy reading
to come to our gathering on
Wednesday, September 25
at 7:30
in the Arthur Smith Room.
We’ll discuss books we have read over the summer
and choose books for future meetings.
Future dates are
October 30 and November 26
Watch the the Bulletin for details.
Please join us for lively conversation,
refreshments and wine
or your own choice of beverage. .
For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940

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CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK SEPT/OCT 2013
Hark! Consider advertising
in the HERALD.
HERALD is published 5 times per year; Sept/Oct;
Nov/Dec: Jan/Feb: April/May: June/July. Ad rates are
very reasonable...we can even design your ad if required.
And... since the HERALD is posted in full to our website
www.thereslifehere.org your advertisements will also get
exposure on the internet.
For details and rates contact Elisabeth Lunder in the
Parish Office.
HERALD
Deadline for the next HERALD is October 23
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA for an article? Perhaps a feature
on an unsung hero in the parish? A special memory?
An historical fact? Please speak to one of 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
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The GalleryIn the Arthur Smith Room
Joy in a Paintbox
Paintings by
Sally Martin
Sunday, September 8 - Sunday, October 20
Remember to check our website for
updates on these and other events.
www.thereslifehere.org
PARISH REGISTER
Marriages
Erin Beth Pretty & John-Paul Farag
In Memorium
John Peter Worthington
Mary Burwell Godfrey
Rita Ellen Becker
Marjorie Georgina Putt
Patricia Marilyn Anderson
Colours of Winter Sally Martin

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