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The Rev Canon Cheryl Palmer, Rector

Phone: 416-483-6664 ext 23
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Cheryl was named our Associate Priest in 1996, and has been Rector of the parish since May 2002. Previously she was the Anglican Chaplain at the Hospital For Sick Children. She has also ministered as Associate Priest at St Stephen's, Downsview, and as Assistant Curate at St John's Ancaster (Diocese of Niagara). Cheryl is a graduate of Queens University and received her MDiv from Trinity College, University of Toronto.

As Rector, she also serves as a member of the Diocesan Council, and sits on the Candidates Committee, which assists the Bishop in selecting candidates for ordination. Cheryl's strong leadership has led to wide acceptance of our current renovation project. Her creative preaching and wonderful sense of humour bring life to St Clement's.

 

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The Rev David Montgomery, Priest Associate

Phone: 416-483-6664 ext 28
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Since arriving at St Clement's in September 2007, with his exuberant sense of humour and a passion for creative worship, David has brought energy to our parish life. He is a classically-trained pianist, with a BMus from the University of Western Ontario. After earning an MDiv from Trinity College, Toronto, David ministered as Assistant Curate at All Saints', Peterborough for three years; as Rector of The Parish of Cavan-Manvers (five churches and chaplaincy at The Bethany Hills School) for eight years; and as Associate Rector at St. Timothy's, North Toronto for 12 years. David celebrates his 25th anniversary of ordination in 2010. He is a member of the North American Association for the Catchumenate, which encourages innovative baptism preparation.

 

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The Rev Anthony Bassett,
Priest Associate

Phone: 416-483-6664 ext 30
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Anthony Bassett has been at St Clement's since December 2009, when we amalgamated with the Church of St Margaret, North Toronto, where he had been rector. Tony grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta, and came to Toronto to study philosophy, and undertake theological training at Trinity College. He worked in rural and urban parishes in New Brunswick before coming back to St Margaret's in Toronto. Tony brings a scholarly mind, a deep spirituality, and a wonderful sense of humour to our pastoral team.

 

The Rev Deacon Dr Anne Day, Parish Deacon

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A retired medical doctor, Anne was chosen by St Clement's to be our vocational deacon. As deacon, Anne has a special ministry to the poor and those in need, and is very involved in pastoral care. As well, she proclaims the Gospel during the liturgy, prepares the altar, and gives the dismissal. Unfailingly gracious, caring and conscientious, Anne exemplifies Christian service in our parish community.

 

The Rev Joanne Davies, Assistant Curate

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Joanne is the Ecumenical Chaplain at Mount Sinai Hospital. Joanne received her MDiv from Trinity College, Toronto. Ordained deacon in May 2009, Joanne joined us a week later, financially supported by the Diocese of Toronto. Already an excellent preacher, Joanne brings liturgical skills and the heart of a pastor to her work in our parish. We're delighted to have her with us!


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Thomas Fitches, Organist and Music   Director

Phone: 416-483-6664 ext 26
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Tom has been Organist and Director of music at St Clement's since 1973. He received his training in Oshawa, Toronto, and Croydon, England at the Royal School of Church Music. Tom has performed on CBC radio in the series Organists in Recital and has been a guest artist in the Twilight Organ Series at Roy Thomson Hall. Currently, he is a past president of the Toronto Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Tom was awarded the College's Distinguished Service Award in 2008. Tom brings warmth, humility and friendliness to the parish, and is an extraordinarily skilled improviser on the organ! In 2008, our parish bell was named in his honour: Faithful Thomas.

 

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Jenny Salisbury, Youth and Young Adult
Coordinator

Phone: 416-483-6664 ext 40
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Energetic and enthusiastic, Jenny joined St Clement's in August 2007, having just completed her MA in Theatre and Performance. Bringing with her a decade of youth ministry experience, Jenny enjoys finding ways to integrate teens and tweens into the life of the parish. She also serves on Diocesan Council, and is the Assistant Program Director of Ask and Imagine, the National Anglican Church leadership program.

 

Heather Ervin, Children's Ministry Co-ordinator

Phone: 416-483-6664  ext 27
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A trained actor, Heather is extraordinarily creative and energetic. Heather joined our staff in August 2007. Since then she has developed a wonderful rapport with our children and their families, even custom-designing her own Sunday School curriculum for the parish. Heather's Family Fun Days are always amazing!

 

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John Paul is pursuing undergraduate studies in organ at the University of Toronto Faculty of Music with Kevin Komisaruk. As well as being our Organ Scholar, John Paul is Associate Organist with the National Catholic Broadcasting Council in Toronto. A graduate of St Michael’s Choir School, John Paul trained with Jerzy Cichocki and began his organ studies with Paul Jenkins at Blessed Sacrament Church. He has received direct master-class instruction from Olivier Latry and has performed in events such as the Toronto-based Organix Festival. John Paul has collaborated with numerous ensembles including the Victoria Scholars, the Cantabile Chamber Singers and Alawyn (Studio of Early Music, Toronto) as both composer and arranger. Please visit www.farahat.ca for more information.



Honorary Assistants:

The Rev Dr John Hurd
The Rev Frank Lee
The Rev Canon Dr Gerald Loweth
The Rev Arthur MacRae
The Rev Canon Alice Medcof
The Rev John Pyke