PAGE 14, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1, 1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS The Church Speaks Sponsored by the WHITBY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION By THE REV. STANLEY ISHERWOOD Rector st. John's Anglican Church »Children, beware! There are rumours abroad that the clergymen of Whitby will ho on an infiltra- tion maneuver this Saturday morning. Between the politicians and the posties there may be a priest gladhandling down our main street in the middle of (can you belleve it?) the Santa Claus Parade. At time of wrlting it is believed that one of the churches is planning to have a float belting out carols. For a moment ',Jingle Bells" may- be drowned out by "Joy to the World"!1 Is nothing sacred? Well you might ask - "Is nothing sacred?"I What place does the Church have in a Santa Claus parade, the: epitome of ail that is secular about Christmas? Isn't the hero of the whole event Santa himself? How can those who proclaim Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords take part in such a'caricature 0f the true spirit of Christ's birth? I'Vm not sure I know the answer. There are some very questionable lessons which we learn from San- ta. Can we help but learn after his annual visit that it is more blessed to receive than to give? (Compare the teaching of Christ that it is more blessed to give than to receive.) Do we not learn from song and story that it is to those who are good that good things are given? (Compare the fact that it was while we were yet sinners that Christ died for us.) Is it not better for the proclamation of Christ and his birth to remain separate and distinct from ail this worldly hoopla? But consider this. It was to an unmarried mother in an animal shelter, caught up in the bustle of a Roman imperial census that God first presented the Christ. That's an infiltration exercise of the first order. Throughout his life Jesus was found where the proper people'wouldn't have expected him. He died between two thieves. Perhaps the Church can follow his example. Certainly there are problems with Santa Claus. St. Nicholas of Myra would scarcely recognize him- self. Christ has been overshadowed on his own bir- thday. But if the rumour is true, if the clergy are seeking to proc laim Christ in the midst of ail that other excitemenit, then look for me. I be one of them. ABILITY FUND R ep o rt from Q ueen'9s Park By The Hon. George Ashe, MPP (PC - Durham West) Ontario Minister of Revenue AT AIRPORT PRICES. Cail Eve, Joan or Dawn 1Cal668-7955 es leys185 Brock St. N.- ~je~ySWHITBY (Corner of Brook & Mary) orld of Travel . c *RIBS *CHICKEN Salad bar and ice Cream bar included with ail meals. * FINGER FOODS $j 8%5 * *.af ter 9p.m.' Dine & Dance ta our D.J. Monday through Saturday 9-1 800K YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NOW 10% Discount+ on your meals with a party of 8 or more. NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Cail for more Information. You can always enjoy the f riend ly atmosp-here. 948 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa 571-1200 ou COMING E VENTS Package f rom $19.95 Nightly Includlng Sunday. 2 Shows Saturday. MARIÇ,OL Dinner us 419 SROCK STREETNOT NI4ITIV N84000TORJJXON41 *SEAFOOD *STEAKS m On November 22, the Treasurer made a major announcement to the Legisiature in which he out- lined Ontario's plans for an extensive $150 million job creation program. Approximately 38,000 jobs will be created as our Provincial Governument meets "the challenge of sti- mulating employment throughout Ontario. The Ont- ario Govenment has committed $100 million to co- operate with the Federal Government job creation initiatives under their New Employment Expansion' and Development Program. The Province will also provide $50 million for direct job creation projects. Although the respon- sibility for stimulating the national'economy rests with the Federal Government, it is imperative that ail levels of governinent co-operate in the efficient allocation of public resources during these troubled times. Under the Provincial/Federal Program job crea- tion projects will be developed on a regional basis and may include such activities as reforestration, construction, energy conservation, community ser- vices, tourism development and improvement of facilities for the handicapped. These programs may be sponsored by government departments or agen- cies, municipalities, voluntary non-profit organiza- tions, private sector businesses or unions. The Provincial Program provides for the alloca- tion of $50 million for two categories of employment opportunities. The first is labour-intensive and may include minor capital works projects such as hospi- tal and school renovations. Funding for these projects is estimated at $40 million while the remaining $10' million * will fund co-operative programs under the Unemployment Insurance Act. This funding will provide jobs and training opportu- nities for unemployment insurance recipients. The responsible legislation which has been intro- duced by the Ontario Government to address the current economy reinforces our commitment to the development of a comprehensive strategy which will set this province on the road to economic r!ecovery. ART AND CRAFT SALE The Station Gallery and volunteers 0f.Whit- by Arts, welcome visit- ors to' their sale of original art and hand crafted gif t items. Such artists as Sue Tabuchi, Janet McGhee and Maureen Remington will be featured, and many works will be priced under $100. .Ail proceeds go to- ward funding the com- mumity gallery. Hours are Tuesday to Thurs- day, 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to'9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information cal Maureen Remington. at 666-3192. WOMEN'S AGLOW The next meeting of Women's Aglow will be held Dec. 9 at Evangel Church, 374 Farewell St. in Oshawa at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will ho Mrs. Farkas. For more information please call Marney at 728-5373 or Jeanette at 668-0115. TOWN SINGERS The County Town Singers will ho holding concerts on the follow-. ing dates at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church in Whitby: Fri- day, Dec. 10 and Mon- day, Dec. 13 atB8p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for children and seniors, and can be purchased at- Middleton's Book Store, Saywell's Leather Goods and the Brooklin Emporium. THE GREAT WALL, 116 Dundas Street West, Whltby 668-7021. A favourite . eating spot for Chinese food loyers. A large selection' of Canadian dishes also served. 'Prices range from $3.00, and up for lunch, and $4.20 and Up for dinner. Open from il a.m. to 1 a.m. w eek- days, Friday and Satur- day open tilI 2:30 a.m. We are now fully licens- ed. Tuesday closed.