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What's
New! - ARCHIVE: AUTUMN 2007
Have You Visited Us Recently?
Are you someone who visited us during the spring or summer months?
Maybe you were here for a wedding? or a baptism? We are delighted
you could join us and hope you will come back. You are very
welcome to join at any time in any of the worships, programs,
or activities you see on these webpages. The next time you come
to St. Clement's in person, information
about our church is also contained in the blue folders in the
pew racks. Feel free to take them away with you. Or stop by
our Welcome Table at the back of the church on your way out
of the service and introduce yourself. There is fellowship every
Sunday after the services - so join us for a cup of coffee in
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Are you NEW to St. Clement's?
Download and print our
Welcome Brochure! and find out about our Groups!
Clergy
& Pastoral Reflections:
Reflections by the Pastoral Staff
Liturgical recession during one of the Christmas
Eve liturgies
CHRISTMAS CONCERT A SUCCESS!
120 people were in the pews on Sunday for the pre-Christmas concert
in the “Sundays at Three” series, and what a joyful occasion it
was! With an orchestra of 14 fine musicians, our choir of 25 men,
women and children, and a professional actor, Daniel Chapman-Smith,
doing readings, it was an afternoon which introduced the season
with beauty, charm and joy. John Fraser was the master of ceremonies
and Tom Fitches conducted from the grand piano. The highlight was
the 20-minute presentation of John Rutter’s musical fable, Brother
Heinrich’s Christmas, with narration from the pulpit, full orchestra
and choir. This was the second of the five “Sundays at Three” concerts
planned for this year. The next will be on February 10, 2008 when
the talented and delightful Marion Singers conducted by Tony Browning
present a diverse selection of sacred and secular a cappella choral
music.
Christmas concert held on December 9th
Artist Owen Johnson
stands with his work during the 6th Annual
ACW Visual Art Show & Sale on December 1st.
The Eucharist is celebrated around the
altar at 9:15 liturgy on December 2nd.
xChildren participate in Advent celebrations
during liturgy on December 2nd.
ADVENT LEARNING SERIES BEGINS
Are you feeling the season of preparing for Christmas busy and daunting
– no time for rest and reflection? Join us for worship and conversational
study Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the chapel during the season
of Advent (December 5, 12, and 19). Let Us Go Over to Bethlehem
by James Moore will guide you in finding the faith, promise, peace
and Christ of Christmas. Please pick up your copy of the study from
Erin Marriott (Sundays) or from the office (during the week) and
prepare for the first week by reading the first chap- ter. Hope
to see you there!
ART SHOW COMING!
St. Clement’s 6 th Annual ACW Visual Art Show and Sale will
occur on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Canon
Nicholson Hall. In addition to a core of artists from this congregation
who have participated faithfully over the last five years, several
artists are joining the event for the first time. All have good
quality original works for sale at sensible prices. The show will
feature works in acrylics, oils, watercolours, and photography with
subjects ranging from realistic to abstract. One artist new to us
this year is presenting creative photography. The Show presentation
is such that all oils are totally dry, framed, or if unframed then
painted around the perimeter so that they are complete works as
they are. All watercolours are matted on acid-free matts. Others
are matted and framed and ready for hanging. A number of artists
will have greeting cards reproduced from their original works. They
are sold individually or in small packages. In 2002, the ACW initiated
this Art Show and Sale as a means of developing community and friendship
within the parish. Come to the show, bring along a friend or two,
sample the refreshments, chat with the artists who will be present,
and purchase some wonderful piece of art. The show has a jovial
atmosphere in which to spend a few hours looking at and discussing
creativity and art and their spiritual connection.
- Friday, November 23rd.
GREAT DOWNLOADS!
Did you miss the Remembrance liturgies at St. Clement's? Now's your
chance to hear the Last Post & Revielle played by Don Mincoff, WO
Retired, 7th Toronto Royal Canadian Artillery, a sermon by David
Montgomery and the Royal Anthem and the National Anthem played by
the Quintet from the 7th Toronto Regiment. Enjoy! (Click
here - an MP3 player or Quicktime required). Thanks to Peter
Pacini!
Don Mincoff, WO retired
7th Toronto Royal Canadian Artillery plays the Last Post and Reveille
at Remembrance Day Services, Sunday, November 11, in front of a
plaque commemorating St. Clement's parishioners who have given their
lives in service.
The choir and congregation participate in
All Souls' liturgy on November 4th.
CALLING ALL MEN TO THE MEN'S BREAKFASTS!
If you are a member of the "other half" of the congregation and
not had the opportunity to attend our men's breakfasts, I thought
you might like to get filled in. We have had three wonderful speakers
recently: Cam Finlay, Kevin Frank and Sean Mace. All three have
spoken about the challenges and joys of their work and shared a
little about the spiritual implications of what they do. All of
us in attendance have been impressed by the professionalism, competence
and faith of these men. Although working in very different fields,
they are all highly successful and widely respected. They also have
a common motivation at the heart of it all. The have been gifted
by God with great ability. They have worked extremely hard to get
where they are today. And they all seek to honour God in all that
they undertake. The Next Men's Breakfast will be on Thursday, January
17th, when Don Morrison, the chief operating officer of Research
In Motion (they make BlackBerries!) will be our guest speaker. All
men of the parish and guests are invited and for the "other half"
of the parish -- we'll keep you up to date!
- The Rev'd Canon Dr. Richard Tanner Associate Priest
- Read the
Men's Breakfast Flyer!
- Friday, November 16th
St.
Clement's Rector, The Rev. Canon Cheryl Palmer stands with guest
College for Excellence in Preaching host, Dr. Rhashell Hunter
during CEP events.
Parishioners and guests enjoy the dinner put on for
The College for Excellence in Preaching participants
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COLLEGE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PREACHING - GREAT
SUCCESS!
The Queen of the Apostles Retreat Centre in Mississauga was full
of excitement, enthusiasm and hard work last week as 29 clergy from
the Dioceses of Toronto, Niagara, Edmonton and Rupert's Land shared
with and learned from Dr. Rhashell Hunter at the 2007 St Clement's
College for Excellence in Preaching. They were all looking for renewal,
stimulation and new ways to preach to the varied "congregations"
found within each par- ish. The clergy shared prepared homilies,
receiving feedback from their peers as well as from Dr. Hunter.
Dr. Hunter spent time discussing "post modernism" and encouraging
them to focus and experiment with a variety of new approaches. They
watched and discussed videos of great preachers. Over meals and
in the evenings, they discussed how helpful it had been when they
worked in team ministries and had the opportunity to have peer input
and exchange. Many acknowledged how little time in their training
for the priesthood had been assigned to preaching. They praised
St Clement's for offering this learning, renewal and sharing experience.
Ask The Rev. David Montgomery, who attended as one of the participants,
about his experience.
NEW!!! Listen to Dr.
Hunter's sermon from November 4th! (RealPlayer or other MP3
playing software required.)
During its Centennial Celebrations in 1991, the Parish realized
how blessed it had been in its succession of rectors with strong
preaching skills. Mindful of this blessing and also of the responsibility
to spread the Gospel, a capital fund was established to finance
this College.
- Monday, November 12
The Haunted Organ!
Two visitors help set the mood for the
Haunted Organ
at St. Clement's on October 31, 2007!
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NEW CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CO-ORDINATOR
This autumn, St. Clement's welcomes Heather Ervin, our new Children’s
Ministry Co-ordinator. Heather attended the University of Toronto
and Sheridan college obtaining a degree in theatre and officially
moved to Toronto, from Saskatchewan after she graduated in 2006.
While in Regina Heather was very involved with her home parish Holy
Trinity and gained extensive experience being active in the children’s
drama and youth group as well as children’s liturgy. For the past
few years Heather has been teaching drama to children ranging in
age from 18 months to 10 years. Both her involvement with her parish
and her knowledge of children’s education have prepared her for
her role at St. Clement’s.
- Monday, November 12
Music at St. Clement's
Organist & Choirmaster Tom Fitches poses with Elizabeth
Fraser,
after Fraser's concert on October 28th.
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FLAUTIST WOWS
On October 28, flautist Elizabeth
Fraser joined St. Clement's' own Tom Fitches for a special concert
of music. The 21-year-old Montreal artist presented a programme
of Bach, Samuel Barber and Vancouver’s Michael Conway Baker. In
a highlight of the afternoon, Miss Fraser opened the second half
of her programme with Claude Debussy’s haunting Syrinx, played by
solo flute from the gallery. he next concert will be on Sunday,
December 9th when a programme of seasonal music will be performed
by a small choir and orchestra.
- Monday, November 5
Parishioners gather in the chancel for Eucharist during a revitalized
9:15 service.
Esteemed panelists discuss global environmental
issues at Ecofair event on October 17th.
ECOFAIR!
Here and below, images from the Earth
Day and Ecofair at
St. Clement's, October 14, 2007
The Rector and Prof. Stephen Scharper
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WORSHIP EVOLVES AT 9:15 SERVICE
Extract from the Pastoral message of The Rev'd. David Montgomery
(see full text in the Clergy Notes link above). "In an ongoing
attempt to worship in a way that is interesting and relevant, the
9:15 service is about to try some different ways of doing things,
from now until Advent begins. The clergy will sit in the congregational
pews, as members of the People of God. The Proclamation of the Word
will focus on a Central Lectern, on the same level as the congregation,
with readings from the amazing and provocative new biblical paraphrase,
The Message. The Liturgy of the Eucharist will focus on a Holy Table
in the centre of the chancel. The con- gregation will gather around
it at the offertory. Since the time of the earliest Book of Common
Prayer, Anglicans have experimented with different ways of worshipping.
In fact, there has almost never been a time when Anglicans were
not changing, mostly because beautiful and meaningful worship is
something we hold so dear that we want to keep getting it better.
And this is not just change for the sake of change; the Spirit of
the Risen Christ continues to inspire us to try out new prayers,
new songs and new ideas so that our Sunday experience keeps our
eyes open, our minds alert, and our hearts alive. If you’ve never
been to the 9:15 service, give it a try sometime over the next six
weeks! Come to experience a Eucharistic celebration that is surprisingly,
and deeply, Anglican."
- Monday, October 22nd
Parishioners listen to plans for St. Clement's
building revitalization during town hall meetings.
TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR CHURCH DESIGN
Town Hall meetings have begun with regard to reviewing the proposed
Building Plans. Please look to attending a session on Sunday October
28 after the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services, Tuesday, November 6 at
7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 11 after 9:15 and 11 a.m. services.
These will provide an opportunity for you to learn of the ideas
we’ve heard and their implementation. Information regarding financing
and phasing will also be available. We need your continued input
to help develop the final design! With your input, the final plan
will then be available in January, and will be voted on at Vestry
on Sunday, February 17th. Mark the date so that you can be part
of this exciting process! In the meantime, read one of the many
documents at right and get a sense of what is in the wind!
- Monday, October 22nd
2007/2008 MUSIC SERIES ANNOUNCED
"Sundays at Three" The Music Committee of St. Clement’s
have an exceptional concert series planned for 2007/08 for all lovers
of fine music and live performance. All concerts are on Sundays
at 3 p.m. and include refreshments and ‘meet the musicians’ afterwards.
Musicians participating include Vancouver flautist, Elizabeth Fraser,
the Marion Singers, Massimo Nosetti, the Glenn Gould Ensemble and
Daniel Chapman-Smith (once a parishioner) narrating Brother Heinrich's
Christmas by John Rutter. See the Music
page for details!
- Monday, September 24
CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD SERIES
During the months of July and August, a successful study series
with Canon Harry Robinson was conducted after the Thursday 10 a.m.
Eucharists. Parishioners met in the Reception Room for refreshments
and dialogue about one of the conversations that Jesus had with
his followers. The success of these dialogues has led to more this
fall with a study of the letters sent by the Apostle John to the
seven churches of Asia Minor. You will find the applications to
our corporate life at St. Clement’s and to our own individual lives
surprisingly relevant. Come and join this new learning series on
Thursdays from 10:45 - 12:00 noon. Read
more about it here and join in!
- Monday, September 17
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