Welcome to Christ Church Deer Park

TRINITY SUNDAY
Sunday, May 26, 2013

8 am - Holy Eucharist
9 am - Bring your bible!
- Between services, the Sunday morning bible discussion group explores the Sunday readings. Details »
10 am - Choral Eucharist
- Homilist, readings, music & other service details, see here ».
- PromiseLand Kids / Certified professional childcare for infants and toddlers - see here »
Confirmation
- Class meets Sundays after the 10 am service in Room 2 until June 30. More about confirmation here »
4:30 pm - Jazz Vespers: The Music of Miles Davis - Steve McDade, trumpet- see Jazz »

Details about Sunday services here »
Most recent Sunday announcements leaflet here »
All are welcome to the celebrations at Christ Church Deer Park!
Our rector is on Sabbath Leave ... For pastoral care from the clergy, and all others matters that would normally be directed to the rector, please contact the Reverend Julie Meakin or the Reverend Canon Douglas Graydon - see clergy »

At the Parish Forum on April 21 the Lay Ministry Committee recommended the formation of a Congregational Care Committee... These individuals suggested additional initiatives: Emily Chatten - Intergenerational Spirituality; Phyllis Creighton - Energy Audit; Anita Liu - Life Story Book Project; Alexis Troubetzkoy - Blessing of Animals; Rebecca Wells Jopling - New Moms Movie Night. Interested in collaborating? More details here »

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013 10am – 2pm. HEADS UP! DEADLINE FOR MORE BOOKS: WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 - We appreciate your enthusiastic response in bringing large quantities of books, CDs and DVDs to the church. However, we are obliged to set a cut-off date, Wednesday, May 22nd. After that date we can’t accept any more items, due to storage restrictions. Thank you for your co-operation. Thank you. We also welcome volunteers. If you would like to help us in sorting books after that date or if you have any questions, please call Anne Kear: 416-924- 3940.

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2013 @ 10 am - This active group meets every Tuesday to enjoy quilting, knitting and then fellowship over a brown bag lunch, with a monthly guest speaker. Drop in and introduce yourself! See ACW here »

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013 @ 7am - a half-hour contemporary eucharist with brief reflection. Continental Breakfast served on the house after the service. Be on your way by 8 am! A great way to meet new people! Homilist.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013 @ 7:30pm - We invite all those who enjoy reading to come to our last gathering this spring. We’ll discuss Jane Austen’s timeless Sense and Sensibility published in 1811, the first of her two classic novels. Join us for lively conversation, refreshments and wine, or your own choice of beverage. In the Arthur Smith Room. For more information call: 416-924-3940. See here »

RE-IMAGINING CHURCH is our project for funding new initiatives that contribute to the vitality and growth of our parish. The money comes from our participation in the Our Faith - Our Hope fundraising campaign of the Diocese of Toronto in 2012. To learn more or to apply, see here ».

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013 @ 7pm - In honour of the International Day for the Protection of Children, The Art of Life Community Health Centre proudly presents an artshow, silent auction and contemporary music concert featuring Naomi Striemer, Efim Pustilnik & "Sax Band". Purchase tickets at www.theartlife.ca/events or 1-888-381-3875. Charity concert in support of programs for gifted children with medical conditions. See here »

SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013 @ 3pm - Join a mass choir from Toronto, Kingston & Cobourg and the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Association - Ontario. Musical favourites honouring the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation. Call 416-282-0427 for tickets and information. See poster here »

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013 @ 6-7pm - For knitters of all ages and stages! Please join us for an hour of mindfulness while we knit together and honour • Stillness • Beauty • Skill • & Human Labour - details here »

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 @ 10:30 am - Archdeacon Peter Fenty will be ordained a bishop at St. James’ Cathedral. Bishop-elect Fenty will serve as a suffragan bishop in our Diocese in the area of York-Simcoe. All are welcome to attend the ordination on June 22.

St Andrews’ Group/ACW – is once again organizing day trips through Seniors Carefree Travel for the following:

Niagara Wineries (3) September 10, 2013
Lady Windermere’s Fan (Shaw) October 18, 2013
Enchanted April (Shaw) October 23, 2013

For further information on any one of these outings please call Mary Belanger at 416 487 3511 or talk to her Tuesday from 10 am – 2 pm at the ACW meetings. See ACW »

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 @ 10am - We will welcome Bishop Yu and the families and friends of those being confirmed. Thank you to all who have volunteered to be a “faith friend” for the confirmation candidates.

The Food Bank could use more plastic bags for packing items distributed to our clients. If you have any to spare, please leave them in the Atrium where they will be picked up. More about COTH here »

The Food Bank books and finances are in great shape but the Treasurer is retiring. If you are an accounting professional or have relevant experience please think about joining our group of dedicated volunteers as we feed the hungry of mid-town Toronto. For further information contact the Food Bank directly at 416-967-3842.

The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine (SSJD) is a monastic community within the Anglican Church of Canada established in 1884. The sisters welcome visitors for liturgies, quiet days, retreats & workshops, or a place of peace and quiet to rest and refresh. They have a regular cycle of retreats and workshops - all are welcome. - see here »

Walk around and see the CCDP neighbourhood - without leaving your chair! To stroll by scroll, click the pic, then click & drag the little Google tour guy

(top left of the map) onto the map. Double click on the street to move in the direction you want to go. Click and drag to move around in the picture - even scroll the sky - or the pavement.

Green Bin Program at CCDP - To minimize the amount of trash that is put out, Christ Church Deer Park is now participating in the green bin program. The Green Bin Program allows us to put organic waste out for curbside collection, which can then be made into high-quality compost. The Green Bin Program will increase our waste diversion and greatly reduce the amount of garbage we send to landfill. Help us get with the program! More about the green bin program here »

Used batteries - Don't know what to do with your old or used batteries? Bring them to CCDP and place them in the bin in the Atrium. We will take care of disposing them safely. Be part of the green solution! See the CCDP green page »

Re-cycle your egg cartons and plastic grocery bags - bring them to CCDP and leave them in the Food Bank box in the Atrium. The Churches on the Hill (COTH) FoodBank will use the cartons to repackage flats of eggs for their clients. More on COTH »

Christ Church Deer Park has formed a Prayer Shawl Ministry. Hand-knitted shawls have become an international cause in the ecumenical community - given as a symbol of peace, comfort, and the prayers of the community to those who are sick at home, hospital or in a seniors’ residence. We have seen how much they have been appreciated. Shawls can be simple or elaborate. All knitters, women or men who would like to contribute to this initiative, please contact Norma Ross (416-929-5494). She will be pleased to provide patterns.