HERALDCHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, TORONTO, CANADA VOLUME 38, NUMBER 1

Dear friends,

FOR MANY YEARS, THE FIRST WEEKEND OF APRIL marked the beginning of DaylightSaving Time. But a few years ago, the “spring forward” was moved to the secondweekend in March. What a wonderful change to be able to enjoy daylight into theevening, even though it is still officially winter!

The lengthening of days means that Easter is near, and it’s no coincidence that wealways celebrate Easter in the spring. While historians and Biblical scholars debatethe actual date of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, Christians have been contentto celebrate Easter in the season that makes the most sense to us. In spring, theflowers bloom, the trees bud and birds return to their nests; the earth comes backto life after the barrenness of winter. This new life all around us reflects the life thatwe celebrate in the resurrection. As the earth rises again after winter, we celebrateJesus rising to life from his death on the cross.

Many people have written about the relationship between Easter and spring. I think Christina Rossetti’s poem captures the connection particularly well:

Spring bursts today, for Christ is risen and all the earth’s at play.Flash forth, thou Sun, the rain is over and gone, its work is done.Winter is past, sweet spring is come at last, is come at last.Bud, Fig and Vine, fat with fruit and oil and wine.Break forth this morn in roses, thou but yesterday a thorn.Uplift thy head, O pure white lily thro’ the winter dead.Beside your dams leap and rejoice, you merry-making Lambs.All herds and flocks rejoice, all beasts of thickets and rock.Sing, creatures, sing, angels and men and birds and everything.All notes of doves fill all our world: this is the time of loves.Christina G. RossettiThe Complete Poems (MacMillan, 1933)

In our own lives, we all experience winter and spring, darkness and light, sadnessand joy, death and new life. As disciples of the Risen Christ, our faith invites us tosee the Easter story unfolding in our midst. The empty tomb on Easter morningmeans that winter is never the last season, that death is never the final state. Newlife is always ready to spring up for us, because God invites us to share in the risenlife of Christ.

The unfolding drama that we are about to celebrate makes sense only if we enterinto it fully. I hope you will join us at Christ Church Deer Park during Holy Weekand Easter as we walk in the footsteps of Jesus, and celebrate the new life we havein him.

The Reverend Kevin Robertson, Rector

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Kevin’sCorner

HERALD is published six times a year(Sept, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan, Feb/Mar,Apr/May, June/July) by

Christ Church Deer Park1570 Yonge StreetToronto ON M4T 1Z8Tel: 416.920.5211Fax: 416.920.8400www.thereslifehere.org

We welcome your submissions. E-mail: jking@thereslifehere.orgor the editor (e-mail below).PARISH CLERGY

RectorThe Rev. Kevin RobertsonAssistant CurateThe Rev. Samantha CaravanHonorary AssistantsThe Rev. Dr. Peter SlaterThe Rev. Canon Dr. David NeelandsThe Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton,

Ecumenical PartnerThe Rev. Michael Marshall,

Hospital for Sick ChildrenOrganist & Director of MusicEric RobertsonDirector of Children’s EducationHilary Keachie

CORPORATION

Rector’s Warden (Property)Walter BlackwellPeople’s Warden (Finance)Robert MorrowDeputy Warden (Human Resources)Carolyn KearnsMember-at-Large (Parish Forum)Genevieve Chornenki

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

EditorJoyce Hamilton (joyceian@sympatico.ca)MembersHenry Zaluski, MJ Rosenthal,Photos: Deirdre Malone, Henry Zaluski,Peter Curzon, Kate RiegerWebmasterBrian DenchPARISH STAFF

Parish Administrator & Rector’s AssistantJean KingSextonDenis Delisle

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Holy Week and Easter ServicesPalm Sunday, April 18/10am Holy Eucharist

Maundy Thursday, April 56pm Sung Eucharist of the Last Supper

and stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 69:15am Stations of the Cross

for Children & Families, followed by breakfast11am Sung Solemn Liturgy

12:50pm Good Friday Walk4pm Good Friday Concert

Holy Saturday, April 77pm The Great Vigil of Easter

Holy Eucharist and Baptismfollowed by the planting of the Easter Garden and a Resurrection Party

Easter Day, April 88/10am Holy Eucharist

Help us make Palm CrossesFriday March 30th 9.30amin the Arthur Smith Room

Please join us.

There will be people there toremind us how to make the crosses,and also to demonstrate the technique for those new to the task.Bring a pair of scissors with you.

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Easter Memorial FlowersIF YOU WOULD LIKE to contribute tothe cost of decorating the church forEaster, please use the small brownenvelopes in the pews,

If you would like to make yourdonation in memory of a loved one,print the name of the person(s) tobe remembered on the envelope.

Place the envelope in the offeringplate.

Memorials will be included in theEaster bulletin.

Donations may also be arranged through the office.

andChrist Church Deer Park

present the

Good Friday ConcertMusic for a Most Holy Day

Music by Bach, Duruflé, Robertson, Tavener

Special Guest:Roman Borys

Cellist from the Gryphon TrioFeaturing:

Soloists and Choir ofChrist Church Deer Park

Eric RobertsonMusic Director

April 6 - 4:00pmAdmission FreeAll are Welcome

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Eco-Actions, Bake Sales and Cedars of Lebanon!AS I WRITE THIS TODAY, I am overcome by the sense thatthe year is whizzing by! We are already well into Lent, butit seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for ourmusical Christmas pageant! I guess the saying is true...timeflies when you’re having fun (and I might add, learning lots!)

PromiseLand started 2012 with an exploration of prayer.We pray together every Sunday but we don’t always takethe time to reflect upon and discuss why and how we arepraying. Our exploration included brainstorming where,when and why we pray as well as learning about a varietyof prayer forms such as the Lord’s Prayer, prolonged silenceand the rosary. I was particularly struck by the beautifulabstract artwork the kids created as I recited aloud a prayercomposed by Blessed Hildegard of Bingen. It seemed fittingto listen and paint her prayer as we had learned all abouther life and legacy during our October Saints Unit. Thekids really got into this activity and I hope to continue tovisualize and paint prayers, perhaps culminating in aPromiseLand Painted Prayer book.

This Lent, PromiseLand embarked on a journey of environmental awareness and action. We read Dr. Seuss’The Lorax together and discussed the importance of standingup and caring for God’s creation. So, for the 40 days ofLent, we are doing Eco-Actions such as packing a garbagefree lunch, unplugging unused appliances or eating vegetarianto reduce our own carbon footprint and raise awareness inour community. As a group, we are also having an Eco-Baking Day on March 31st. We will sell the Eco-Treats onPalm Sunday to raise money to adopt a Cedar of Lebanon,the tree often used in Biblical construction, including theTemple of Soloman. Reading The Lorax got us thinking a lot about trees and for just $150 we can save an endangered Cedar!

Our Young Anglican Leaders are truly an engaged, dynamicand committed group! We’ve been meeting for a youth-led

breakfast once a month and we’ve had some incredible,albeit challenging, discussions about the difference betweenan ally and a bystander, Jesus’ relationship to the Law andcomparing the God of the Old Testament with the Goddescribed in the New Testament. We’ve also done somemeaningful social action. We’ve cooked and served at ourSaturday morning Community Breakfasts, collected andsorted canned food and we’re now preparing for an AIDSwalk fundraiser on April 28th in support of the HIVDietary Feeding Clinic in Malawi. And by popular request,we’ve started Friday night socials with pizza and movies atthe church!

As I look forward to spring, I feel very inspired. The kids,youth and parents of our parish have demonstrated timeand time again their enthusiasm, intellectual capacity andcompassionate nature and I feel honoured to have theopportunity to work with them. Here’s to lots more laughter,learning and living out our faith this spring!

Hilary, Director of Children’s Education

Elizabeth visits Mary...The Christmas Pageant

Epiphany...The Visit of the Magi

Eco-Action hints from The Lorax

ACW again makes dinner forDrop-In at Inner City Youth,Youthlink, in downtown TorontoANGLICAN CHURCH WORKERS from CCDP formed theteam, joined by Anita McBride, former Chair of the Boardof Youthlink. (Our own Betty Van Wyck was a fornerBoard member).

Many members of CCDP helped prepare the delicious dinner, including Rayma Turner, Wendy Porritt, JoanHuycke, Nancy Pickering, Anne LeFeuvre, Joyce Donald andJane Reeves.

One of the guests had multiple servings and still had roomfor more! All enjoyed!

Inner City was the first agency on Yonge Street forteenaged boys and girls.They provide a warm gatheringplace, social workers, warm meals, showers and laundry. Itis also a “youth skills zone” where youth can be trained toput together computers and televisions from reusableparts...and keep one for their own use. It is a valuable service.

CCDP’s involvement goes back to 20 years ago when, onOutreach Sunday, money was raised to hire a street workerfor a Youthlink project.

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Beatitudes Boot Camp:Apr 22nd/29th, May 13th/20th and June 3rd

A SERIES OF FIVE SUNDAYS working our spiritual muscleswith Matthew: personal trainer, gospel author and evangelistextraordinaire. This program is for youth ages 13-17 andwill examine how the Beatitudes translate into our modernlife and inform our faith. Interested? Come join us for aFriday the 13th movie and make-your-own pizza night tomeet your coaches and teammates! New and old friends arewelcome!!!

Rebecca Widdicombe has been workingwith youth as a rowing coach, grouphome worker, and camp counsellor forthe last five years. After completing herMasters in English at the University ofToronto in 2011, she began work at St.Clement’s Anglican church as a youthministry apprentice. In addition to

working with young people, Rebecca loves to cook, practiceyoga and lie on the dock at her family cabin on Shoal Lake.

Barbara Erochina is a writer, youthworker and community organizer with a passion for reconciliation andjourneying with others in faith. She iscurrently taking time away from herMaster’s of Divinity degree to discernthe nature of her calling in ministry

and learn more about the Anglican Church, to which she isnew. She serves alongside Rebecca at St. Clement’s and inher free time enjoys poetry, walking in the city and cooking.

Friday, the 13thMovie and

Make-your-own PizzaEvent

Friday, April 13 - 6pm

Meet Rebecca and BarbaraLearn more about

the Beatitudes Boot Camp

Bring a friend...or two...or three

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Stewardship Success - The CCDPAdvent Campaign Hits its Goal!THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE is delighted to announcethat parishioners have stepped up and allowed us to meetour goal for the campaign for 2011, while also establishinga solid foundation for 2012.

Throughout November and December, we undertook acomprehensive campaign based on the Diocesan six-weekmodel. With some tweaking and customization to theCCDP culture, we launched the campaign in Novemberand completed it at Christmas. In addition to the solicitationpackage that went to all members of the parish, the campaignincluded notices in the Herald, the website, the weekly bulletins; regular announcements; thought-provoking homiliesfrom Rev. Kevin Robertson, The Rev. Samantha Caravanand The Rt. Rev. Archbishop Colin Johnson, as well as awonderful address by Jill Macrae.

After tallying up the final results in January, we are thrilledwith the results:

• We received pledges/responses from 113 membersof the parish.

• In 2011, members of the parish contributed $474K (in addition to a $50K non-operating fundgift for the purpose to be determined by the donorwith the Rector.) This met the budget figures forthe year, and was an increase of about $63K (or 15%) over 2010.

• In addition, from those who responded to the campaign (about 20% of the parish list), we have commitments for about $303K for 2012. This is about a $60K (or 20%) increase over 2011, and does not include a second $50K pledge for the same non-operating purpose identified above. If one assumes that the non-responders continue at the same level of support as in 2011, and assumingthat new members of the parish will contribute about the same as those leaving the parish (including deceased), givings should be about $500K to the operating budget in 2012, about a 28% increase over 2010 levels.

• There has also been a significant shift in the number of commitments being made by PAC/Credit card, with an addition of $53K or 24% over 2011 levels.

Through the generosity of you all, we now have a solidfinancial foundation for our current programs. However, itdoes not provide the flexibility to enhance our ministry andprograms. As our vision for the future takes form, there willbe ample opportunities for us to better address these plans.

The committee has also turned its attention to the OurFaith – Our Hope: Re-Imagine Church Diocesan campaign.CCDP is one of a handful of parishes that have not playeda role in the campaign, and this is now under consideration.This subject will be the focus of many parish discussions inthe weeks ahead.

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the manygenerous members of the parish who make stewardship anongoing part of their life commitment. Go forth and multiply!

And for those who have yet to send back a pledge form –remember that it’s never too late.

The Stewardship CommitteeFraser Baillie, The Rev. Samantha Caravan, James Cowan,Bob Hutchison, Barbara Johnston, George Lewis, DavidMoore, Rob Morrow, The Rev. Kevin Robertson, CathyThomas, Tony van Straubenzee, Innes van Nostrand (Chair)

A Word fromthe Wardens

AT THE RECENT VESTRY MEETING, the Wardens werepleased to be able to report on a successful 2011.

We were very fortunate to have Tom Greene with us duringthe interim period after Judy left us. Tom and our invaluableSamantha Caravan were able to get us through what couldhave been a difficult time. Kevin Robertson, who joined usonly last fall, has settled into his new surroundings, seemsto know everyone by name and has empowered us all withhis energy and enthusiasm.

Even our finances are in better shape than they have beenfor a number of years. We managed to show a small surplus,primarily due to a very successful Stewardship campaignled by Innes van Nostrand and reduced clergy salariesbecause our interim priest was not full-time.

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Since Vestry, Corporation has met only once. AlthoughDavid Thornton’s stable hand as Rector’s Warden will bemissed, we were pleased to welcome Carolyn Kearns asDeputy Warden and Genevieve Chornenki as Member-at-Large with Responsibility for Parish Forum. We look forward to working well together.

There are still many challenges for 2012.

With our new Rector we feel that now is the time to planfor future growth, both for the short-term as well as for thelong term health of the parish. This will be based onvisioning done in the recent past by the Buzz Committeein 2007 and the more recent Parish Forums. The parish asa whole will be very much involved in this process.

Our governance system must be reviewed and improved sothat the entire parish community is better able to carry outthe mission of the church. With the inevitable departure ofSamantha, the parish must review the clergy staffing situation.Youth ministry is recognized as being a top priority in thisregard.

Stewardship in all its forms will be an ongoing effort.Corporation is confident that CCDP parishioners will continue to contribute their energy, commitment and talentsthroughout 2012.

Thank you,

Walter Blackwell Robert Morrow Carolyn KearnsRector’s Warden People’s Warden Deputy WardenGenevieve Chornenki, Member-at-Large

Thank you, DavidWHAT WOULD CCDP DO without the Thorntons?

Both JR and David havealways “stepped into thebreach” when needed, withknowledge, energy and goodhumour,

David has just stepped downfrom his third go-around inservice as a Warden...mostrecently to help shepherd us

through the transition from Judy Rois to now. As Chair ofthe Selection Committee, he was instrumental in bringingKevin to us. I can’t think of a time when either David orJR, or both, haven’t been at the forefront of service to ourparish.

As David finished this term as Warden at Vestry, WalterBlackwell, incoming Rector’s Warden, read the followingtribute...penned by “Anonymous” (three guesses who, andthe first two don’t count).

Ode to David Thornton

There’s a wonderful warden at CCDP Who keeps coming to serve us as you can see He’s amazingly calm. Constitution is strong

As he handles us all patiently

Corporation he runs, it’s just in his stride.” Search committees and forums, his spectrum is wide.

With finances tight, he still sleeps at night. His motto is God will provide”.

Three times he has done this - a record I think. Raise your glass to his health and take a long drink. For his leadership style, going the long extra mile;

And he does it with nary a blink.

But we mustn’t forget the support of JR, Whose stockings entrance us wherever we are. She’s a chef, she’s a joy, she is fun, she is coy,

And the two are better than par.

So we thank you for all that you’ve done. You’re the best here under the sun.

Keep those stockings in place so our hearts can still race.Off to Italy, please go, and have fun.

Anonymous

A few points to ponderA conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feelso good.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

It’s easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up tothem.

If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

When everything is coming your way, you’re in the wronglane.

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over ifyou just sit there.

Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built theTitanic.

It hurts to be on the cutting edge.

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Outreach

“FEED MY SHEEP” John 21:17. These words were spokento Simon Peter, by Jesus, before the Ascension, when Peterwas seeking guidance for the future of the new church. Iwas struck by how many of our Outreach projects followthis guideline, quite literally:

The Saturday morning Community BreakfastThe Churches on-the-Hill Foodbank (COTH)Meals on WheelsClassroom feeding programThe Cooking ClassesPrenatal and AIDs feeding program inMalawi, Africa

Much has been accomplished by Outreach in 2011.

The Saturday morning breakfast programis run very well. Expenses were $3095.15. It was supportedby $2500.00 from the Outreach budget and $1013.36from designated donations. The surplus of $418.21 wastransferred to the Malawi Fund, as voted by the Outreachcommittee.

COTH Food Bank was supported by $2500.00 from the Outreach budget and$484.39 raised by Promise Land from cookie sales at thesale Rummage .A cheque for $2984.39 was donated. Inaddition, our Choir helped to raise approximately$12,500.00 from the Christmas concert at YorkminsterBaptist for the COTH Food Bank. Thanks to the Choirfor their great support.

Faithworks $1606.88 was donated to Faithworks from a CCDP funddesignated for First Nations for the Toronto Urban NativeMinistry. a special ministry of Faithworks. Outreach votedthat this would be the best use of the funds, and that Fundis now depleted.

Cooking ClassTen persons participated in this very happy project, inwhich we cooked and dined together. The participant’s fees covered all expenses and all were pleased to donate thesurplus of $371.47 to the Malawi fund.

Classroom feeding program We are assisting Drew Buckingham with funds to purchase food to provide breakfast to students who arriveat school with empty stomachs. The funds come from theBrian Buckingham Memorial Fund.

A note from Drew....First of all, I want to thank the Church for their kinddonation of $1800 this year. It was completely unexpectedand extremely generous. I have always paid for feeding kidsfrom out of pocket and never thought to ask anyone forhelp. I am a teacher in the northwest end of Toronto. Ihave 27 children in my Grade 4 class and many of themarrive hungry every morning. From my experience teaching,I have learned that hungry children cannot concentrate. The school does provide snack Tuesday through Thursdayfor many students, but not for all of them. I usually providea fruit cup or a cheese sandwich - my toaster is constantlygoing in the morning until recess ends at 10:30. My class isvery patient with me as I try to feed and teach at the sametime. This small snack program is growing and now I haveother children drifting in from other classes. I’m now providing snack for up to 75 students on Mondays andFridays. Many of the children I deal with have needs, soevery bit of kindness helps.Again thank you so muchDrew Buckingham

Malawi: Prenatal and AIDS dietary feedingprogramIn June and December we sent a total of $10,000.00 fromThe Malawi fund to Bishop Fanuel Magangani, leavingunder $6000.00 in the fund. We will need to plan a fundraiser later in this year, as we hope to send some of ouryoung people in August 2013 and to continue to supportthis worthwhile project.

Outreach is important to everyone at CCDP and we areproud to accomplish so much. Our ability to continuethese valuable programs depends, as always, upon the availability of sufficient financial support, and volunteerparticipation. Thank you to all who donate to, or volunteerin these programs. My hope is that, with God’s help, wewill be able to continue to “Feed my sheep”.

Faithfully, J.R.Thornton, Chairman, Out Reach, CCDP

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THE HAPPY GRADUATES of the Cooking Class, with chefshats proudly on display...joined by Yvonne Buckinghamand the kitchen “staff ” before sitting down to the dinnerthey prepared that evening.

There are rumblings that a special meal, prepared by thisgroup of fine chefs, will be held sometime in June...proceeds going to the Malawi program...watch for details.

Announcing...the next cooking classDE-MYSTIFY THE ART OF SHOPPING for and preparing basic,healthy comfort foods (plus our guarantee that you’ll alsohave fun doing it).

Classes are small...5-10 people...the cost is small; $100 for5 sessions (covers all ingredients)...the benefits are big(including sitting down together, in style, to enjoy the finemeal you’ve prepared. by the fire in the Arthur Smith Room).

Thursdays: April 12, 19; May 3, 10, 17

Intrigued? Please leave a message for the coordinators with Jean King, Parish Administrator, at 416- 920-5211 ext 22.

More on Churches on-the-HillLAST FALL’S EDITION of the Herald gave an outline of theweekly activities of the Churches on-the-Hill Food Bank.

Started in 1997, through the combined efforts of volunteersfrom the five area churches, COTH provides benefits to amonthly average of about 1000 clients in need .

Of these clients, some suffer from long-term issues such asinjuries or illnesses, and others from temporary problemssuch as sudden job loss or reduction in hours of work andresultant drop in income – housing costs still have to bemet, meaning that there is less money available for food.(Interestingly, of the Daily Bread Food Bank clients, 20%are fairly new immigrants, 30% suffer from injuries or illnesses and 50% from temporary problems).

Our clients are provided with food and/or guidance to helpthem wherever there are needs. Items that are distributedare obtained from individual donations of food and cash,and from the Daily Bread Food Bank. Like the otherchurches involved, CCDP has, made great efforts to thisend. Examples of this are:

(i) A monetary contribution each year provided byour Outreach Committee;(ii) The kids and youth of PromiseLand and theirAnnual Canned and Dried Food Drive. Last October, theycollected over 400 items from the congregation for COTH.Thanks to the kids and the initiative of Hilary Keachie;(iii) The proceeds from the annual bridge luncheon organized by members of the ACW;(iv) Cash donations generously sent by parishioners,either directly to the Food Bank or through the CCDP office;(v) The Food Bank bin in the Atrium

Words are hard to find to adequately express sincere thanksto those who have been involved in the above efforts.

In November, we held the annual Food Drive whichinvolved distributing flyers to houses in the neighbourhoodand, a week later, collecting donations and sorting out thewonderful gifts that had been given. About 250 packages of items were collected along with cash donations totallingapproximately $11,500 which were shared with STOP (afood-based community centre) and Evangel (a downtownshelter).

These results were brought about by the efforts of manyvolunteers from the churches involved, and CCDP wasrepresented by a great team, namely: Rita Becker, BenDibben, Michael Gendron, Margaret Heather, AnneLarkin, Deirdre Malone, Rob Morrow, Ross Morrow,Jennifer Roblin (with her three children, recruited throughPromiseLand), as well as Ted and Joe Larkin and anothercouple – Jen Kernihea and Rory Bartlett.

Heartfelt thanks are in order for each and every one ofthese people. As mentioned in Matthew 25:40 – “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of thesebrothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”.

Another Food Drive will be organized for the Fall and wewill be publicizing it in advance.

So, if you would like to discuss, or join, those alreadyinvolved and help in the Drive or any of the other greatactivities of the Food Bank at any time, no matter how littletime you could spare, please contact one of:

Ben Dibben 416-485-6527Anne Larkin 647-298-4993Deirdre Malone 416-483-9438

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Another successful Pancake SupperWITH THANKS Karen de Groot and members of the Choirfor spearheading the preparation and to all the volunteerswho helped serve and clear. It was a fine feast...

...followed by a familyImposition of Ashes inthe Arthur Smith Room

Bridge Anyone?

SpringLuncheon

Tuesday, May 15, 12:00 noon

Mark you calendars now for this, always anticipated, event.

Watch our Website and Sunday Bulletins for more details as the date draws near.

DID YOU KNOW that Bridge is played every Tuesday afternoonin the Arthur Smith Room? It’s a friendly group...you don’thave to be an expert to enjoy the game or the company....allare welcome. Play begins around 1pm.

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...and we need more merchandise! Spring Cleaning?

Please look through your closets Make room for the new and

let us have what you don’t need anymore.Drop off your items in the box

in the Atrium

And don’t forget to come and buy on the 28th It will be fun and we would love to see you all.

The GalleryDorothy StewartUntitled, 1992

PassagesA Celebration and Retrospective

Paintings by Dorothy StewartWe invite you to this Exhibition

Sunday, February 26 - Sunday, April 8

In the Arthur Smith Room

SpringRummage

SALESaturday, April 289am - 12:30pm

SELECTION, QUALITY,GREAT PRICES!

BOOK SALE Saturday May 26thunder the leadership of Marie van Shie

WE WELCOME HELP with sorting and storing the books until May 26th, help setting out the books on the daybeforehand and then on the day of the sale.

Of course we will neeed books too...drop off in the box in the Atrium...paperback, hardcover, coffee table); LPs.CDs. Videos and DVDs but please, NO encyclopaedias,oudated text or business books

Please call the Church office for further information

Christmas Fair 2011WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS to everyone whohelped with the Christmas Fair last November. Theamount of money raised was down from previous yearspartly due to not having a quilt raffle. Donations to thechurch for the sale were also down throughout the year.

Money raised by the ACW supports the church as well asmany Outreach projects. We encourage all of you, whensorting and discarding items to think of all the churchevents...the rummage sales, book sale and Christmas Fair.Please deposit items in the boxes in the Atrium at anytime.

We appreciate all your support over these past six yarsand look forward to assisting our new co-chairs, DebbieWilkinson and Barbara Johnston,

Mark December 1 on your calendars...and we’ll see you at the Fair.

Lynn Lovekin and Lorna Lang

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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’sfinest jazz musicians!

March 25 Russ Little TrioRuss Little, trombone; Lorne Lofsky, guitar; Scott Alexander, bass

April 15 Tribute to Clifford Brownwith trumpet master, Clifford BrownOther players TBA

April 29 Tribute to Thelonious MonkRobi Botos, piano; Scott Alexander, bass;Brian Barlow, drums

From theOrgan Bench

IT’S EARLY MARCH - the days are get-ting warmer, the robins are returningfrom the south, and Holy Week isnot far away. Please join the CCDPchoir on Good Friday (April 6th) at4pm for our annual Nine SparrowsArts Foundation and Christ ChurchDeer Park presentation of “The Good Friday Concert - Music for a Most Holy Day”.

This year’s concert will combine inspirational readings withworks by such composers as Palestrina, Duruflé, and Kodály.The concert will also feature our special guest, Roman Borys(Gryphon Trio) who will be performing works for cello byBach and Messiaen and will be accompanying the choir inJohn Tavener’s hauntingly beautiful trisagion, Syvati.

Further information/links about the concert and the per-formers can be found on either the Nine Sparrows websitesites.google.com/site/9sparrowsarts/ or the Music page of the CCDP website www.christchurchdeerpark.org

Admission is free, so come along and bring a friend to thisvery special Good Friday concert.

In closing, I’d like to mention that our Lunchtime ChamberMusic series continues every Thursday throughout Lent(with the exception of Maundy Thursday - April 5) and onuntil the end of June. The recitals begin at 12:10pm and lastfor about forty minutes. Admission is free with donationswelcome.

Eric Robertson, Director of Music

FREE CONCERTS on Thursdays at 12:10 pm. Bring yourlunch, relax and enjoy. (Donations welcome).

Presented by Nine Sparrows Arts foundation and ChristChurch Deer Park

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 atCCDP...choose one that interests you.

Remember to check our website for updates on these and other events.

www.thereslifehere.org

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Tuesday, March 20 - 7:00pm

Whale Rider (2002)

Niki Caro, Director - 101 Min.

“Whale Rider” explores the experience of a tribal people at thebrink of survival. A young girl takeson the patriarchal traditions of thetribe, determined to save her peopleand their long standing connectionto ocean. This movie won accoladesat film festivals around the world.

Hosted by the Learning Ministry

Faith &FilmFestival

JOIN US AGAIN in the Arthur Smith Room on Tuesdayevenings for an entertaining, thought-provoking film, followed by discussion...movie style refreshments served.Free admission...all are welcome. (Donations to helpdefray costs are gratefully accepted)

Welcome to the Book Club

We invite all those who enjoy reading books to come to our meetings at

7:30 pmin the Arthur Smith Room

Wednesday, March 28“The Birth House”by Ami McKay

The intimate story of a young girl growing up in an isolated village in Nova Scotia at the turn of the 20th cen-tury. She becomes an apprentice to an Acadian midwife ata time when modern medicine is moving away from tradi-

tional practices.

Tuesday, April 24“Merlin 444”

by Rejean Giguere. A young man in Saskatchewan falls in love with a RollsRoyce engine (the Merlin 444) and is transported backinto the history of that legendary small plane engine,

especially during World War II.

Wednesday, May 30“The True History of the Kelly Gang”

by Peter Carey. A historical novel about the notorious Kelly gang of

Australia in the 19th century. This novel won the 2002Booker prize and was also made into a movie.

Join usfor lively conversation, refreshments and wine,

or your own choice of beverage.

For information, call Anne Kear: 416-924-3940 PARISH REGISTERIn Memoriam

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Jane GillespieJudith Anne Languedoc

Howard Primrose Grahame JoyMarchant Peter Whyte

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