This document provides information about upcoming services and events at a church. For the week of September 24th, it lists services on Tuesday and Wednesday, including speakers. It also details the confirmation service and blessing of animals event on future Sundays. Other announcements include parish staff contacts, children's programs, music performances, and community events like a rummage sale and food bank volunteer position.

1. SERVICES THIS WEEK
Tuesday, September 24
10:30 am – Holy Eucharist &
Annual Chancel Guild Meeting
Homilist: The Reverend Julie Meakin
Wednesday, September 25
7: 30 am - Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Reverend Kevin Robertson
Sunday, Sept 29 – St. Michael & All Angels
8 am - Holy Eucharist
Homilist: The Reverend Kevin Robertson
10 am Confirmation & Sung Eucharist
Readings: Genesis 28:10-17
Psalm 103:19-22; John 1:47-51
Homilist: Bishop Patrick Yu
The Blessing of Animals!
Please join us on Sunday, October 6th
at 12:30
pm by the Belltower doors (on Heath Street). This service
takes place near the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, and it
celebrates the wonderful diversity of God’s creation.
Refreshments for two-legged and four-legged animals will
be served afterwards. All are welcome!
Back to Church Sunday: “Come and See!”
After speaking with Jesus at the well, the Samaritan woman
invited others to “come and see.” We, too, can invite others
to “come and see” on “Back to Church Sunday”: September
29th
. Invitation cards will be available next week. Please see
the Reverend Julie Meakin for more details or to be part of
the Back to Church Sunday Team.
PARISH CLERGY
416-920-5211
www.christchurchdeerpark.org
The Reverend Kevin Robertson, Rector ext. 26
The Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon, Associate Priest ext. 27
The Reverend Julie Meakin, Assistant Curate ext. 31
The Reverend Dr. Peter Slater, Honorary Assistant
The Reverend Dr. Karen Hamilton, Ecumenical Partner
(United Church of Canada)
PARISH STAFF
Eric Robertson, Organist & Director of Music ext. 25
Natalie Kemp, Director of Children’s Education
Paul Marritt, Director of Parish Operations ext. 22
Elisabeth Lunder, Part-time Bookkeeper ext. 32
Denis Delisle, Custodian ext. 35
CHURCHWARDENS
Genevieve Chornenki, Rector’s Warden 416 975-9898
Carolyn Kearns, People’s Warden 416 488-7436
Robert Morrow, Finance Warden/Treasurer 416 421-7017
Henry Zaluski, Deputy Warden 416 485-2802
Name Tags - If you would like a nametag, we invite you to call
the parish office and we would be happy to create one for
you. Call 416-920-5211 x 22
or pmarritt@christchurchdeerpark.org
Large print Orders of Service are available from the
Sidespeople.
Free Sunday parking is available on Sunday mornings (up to
1:30 pm) at the public parking lot, just across from the church
on Heath Street. Stamp your parking ticket using the church
address stamp found on the table at the Bell tower door.
After Church go to the customer service office with your
validated ticket where you will be given an exit ticket. Please
park only on the lower levels.
Please do not leave valuables unattended.
CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 22, 2013
PromiseLand (church school for children, kindergarten to grade
9) meets in the Chapel of St. Nicholas on the lower level during
the 10 am service.
The Nest (certified childcare for infants to age 4) is open
during the Sunday 10 am service on the third floor.
Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park. We invite you to stay
for refreshments after the service at Holy Grounds Café in
Elliott Hall through the Chapel upstairs.
This Week at Christ Church
Monday – Sept 23
Yoga – 9:30 am
Introduction to Meditation 11:15 am
AA – noon
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Toronto Classical Singers – 6:30 pm
AA Primary Purpose – 7 pm
Thursday – Sept 26
Yoga – 9:30 am
Lunchtime Chamber Music – 12:10pm
OA – 12:15 pm
Choir rehearsal – 6:30 pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
Tuesday – Sept 24
Chancel Guild – 10:30 am
ACW – 12 noon
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Underearners Anon –6 pm
Friday– Sept 27
AA – Miracle Group – 12:15 pm
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
CCDP Rummage Fashion Show –
- 6:30 pm
AA Book Study – 7 pm
Wednesday – Sept 25
Holy Eucharist – 7:30 am
Comber Funeral – 11 am
AA – noon & 7 pm
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 4 pm
Phoenix CA – 7 pm
Yoga – 7 pm
Contemplative Knitting – 5:45 pm
Book Club – 7:30 pm
Saturday, Sept 28
Toronto Children’s Chorus – 8 am
Confirmation Rehearsal –
10:30 am
Soroptimist Tea – 2 pm
www.christchurchdeerpark.org

2. TODAY at 4:30 pm
Robi Botos –- piano
Scott Alexander – bass Brian Barlow – drums
Officiant: The Reverend Kevin Robertson
Sunday Children’s Programs
 The Nest is our certified childcare program designed for
children under the age of 4. The Nest opens prior to the 10:00
service in our nursery space on the third floor. Tuta Shurdha
is our certified Nest coordinator, and she is accompanied by a
volunteer parent or teen assistant. If you would like to use this
service, please ask one of the sidespeople to direct you to the
Nest.
 PromiseLand is our church school for children from the ages
of 5 to 12. The children meet in the church at 10:00 am, and
then move to the St. Nicholas Chapel during the opening
hymn. Natalie Kemp is our Director of Children’s Education,
and would be happy to tell you more about Promiseland.
 YAL – Young Anglican Leaders meet regularly for learning,
fellowship and fun. Please speak with Natalie Kemp for more
details.
Thursday 12:10 pm
September 26
Trio Estonia
Arvo Leibur – violin Norman Reintamm – piano
Aare Tammesala – cello
Re-Imagining Church: Shaped for Mission – this 5-week
course will be offered in Elliott Hall on Tuesdays beginning
October 15th
. The course will be taught by our area bishop, the
Right Reverend Patrick Yu, and the Reverend Susan Bell, the
Archbishop’s Officer for Mission. The content of the course
compliments the work that we have been doing as a parish to
re-imagine our church in a changing culture. Please consider
attending these 5 evenings. You can register on the website:
www.shapedformission.ca or call 416-363-6021, ext. 225.
CHRISTMAS FAIR MEETING - Next Sunday at 12:00 noon,
there will be a meeting in the Arthur Smith Room for all those who
have been involved in the Christmas Fair in the past. This meeting
is to help identify and coordinate the leadership for this year’s
Christmas Fair, which takes place on November 30th. This is a very
important event in the life of our parish, so please plan to attend.
The meeting will be chaired by the Reverend Julie Meakin.
Confirmation – Next Sunday!
Eight young people will be confirmed in their faith by Bishop
Patrick Yu next Sunday next September 29th at the 10 :00 am
service. The Confirmation candidates ar : Isaac Baker, Sidney
Callaghan, Claire Colquhoun, Francesca Devine, Megan
Fanjoy, Nicholas Jackson, Jeremy Jopling, and Alec van
Nostrand. Please keep the confirmands in your prayers as they
prepare for this wonderful celebration!
“Joy In a Paintbox” - paintings by
Sally Martin. We invite you to view
this Exhibition until October 20 in
the Arthur Smith Room.
Fall Rummage Sale – October 5
10 am – 1 pm
We welcome your Fall/Winter clothing items,
as well as china, art, glassware, jewellery and
household items. Please note - we are no longer taking books.
CCDP RUMMAGE ROOM COLLECTION
Fall Fashion Show – Elliott Hall
Friday, September 27, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
Food, fashion and fun - Designer labels for less
Get an exclusive look at the rummage room boutique collection
Potluck Supper and super models from CCDP
Contact Maxine Henry maxinethemaximizer@yahoo.ca
416-590-1008
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.
An Introduction to Christian Meditation will take place on
Monday September 23rd at 11:15 am in the Arthur Smith
Room. Please see the Reverend Julie Meakin for details.
YAL
Let’s make the Toronto Anglican Diocese Outreach Conference
our First SOCIAL!
Info & Registration:
http://www.toronto.anglican.ca/calendar/event-details/?id=1133
Contact Natalie Kemp if you would like to attend.
Event: Saturday, October 5th
- 9:00 am-- 3:30 pm
Holy Trinity School, 11300 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill