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St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, NY

Sept

NEWSLETTER VOL. XXxviii NO. 9

34 Morris Street, Yonkers, NY 10705

http://www.stthomasmtc.org

2016

Vicar / President: Rev. Jaisen Thomas

[email protected]

Secretary: P.T.THOMAS

Email: [email protected]

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WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE

MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH OF MALABAR

LECTIONARY SEPTEMBER 2016

Date Time Worship

Sun, Sept 4 9:30 am

10:30 am

Praise & Worship (Malayalam), Intercessory Prayer

Holy Communion Service, English

Sun, Sept 11 9:30 am

10:30 am

Praise & Worship (Malayalam), Bible Study

Holy Communion Service, English


10:30 am


Holy Communion Service, Malayalam


10:30 am


Holy Communion Service, Malayalam

Date 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Gospel

Sun, Sept 4 Neh. 8:1-8 Acts. 18:24-28 Jam. 3:13-18 St. Luke. 4:16-22

Sun, Sept 11 Judg. 4:4-16 Phili. 4:1-7 Rom. 16:6-16 St.Mark 14:3-9

Sun, Sept 18 Gen. 46:1-7 Phlm. 8-22 2 Tim. 1:3-14 St. Luke. 2:25-38

Sun, Sept 25 Amos 9:1-12 Acts/ 10:34-43 Rom. 2:17-29 St.John 12:20-26

Date Importance of the Day

Sun, Sept 4 Education: A ministry of the church- Education Day (16th Sunday after

Pentecost)

Mon, Sept 5 Labor Day. BBQ hosted by Youth Fellowship.

Sun, Sept 11

Remembering & Celebrating Women’s Ministry Sevika Sangom Day

(17th Sunday after Pentecost) First Day of Sunday School Classes.

Mon, Sept 18

Caring & Accepting the Elderly - Senior Citizens Day (18th Sunday

after Pentecost) (Sevika Sanghom Day celebration in our parish)

Sun, Sept 25

One True God & People of Other Faiths- (19th Sunday after Pentecost)

Tue Sept 27

Unity in Service - Inauguration Day of the Church of South India (CSI)

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

How do you feel about yourself? Are you confident? Or do you sometimes feel overly self-conscious? How do you define your personality?

The process of personality development is a most complex experience that affects the

direction of one’s growth and progress physically, socially, mentally and spiritually. Thus,

it is very important to develop a clearer understanding of who you truly are in relation to

God, community and the world.

The way people feel about themselves and others is reflected in their chosen “life posi-

tion”. In the famous psychological theory, Transactional Analysis, four life positions or

personality states are considered:

I’m OK – You’re Ok: Basically, this is the position of trust that all individuals

possess initially in life. This is the optimal position that enables one to

develop a positive personality.

I’m OK – You’re Not OK: This is often considered to be a paranoid position

and it is suggested that evolves as a reaction to feelings of I’m Not OK. Thus, it is very hard for such be people to be objective about themselves or

others.

I’m Not OK- You’re OK: This is sometimes understood to be the most com-

monly found among individuals. The people who adopt this position are

constantly feeling unworthy. The constant need to please others often leads

to a productive but unhappy life. Because of the constant pressure, this

position may sometimes lead to depression.

I’m Not Ok –You’re Not OK: This is the helpless position and is often adopted

by rejected children. These people have a hopeless outlook on life and live

only on a day-to-day basis.

Thus, it is absolutely essential that we understand ourselves, our life position and work to

achieve a psycho-social balance in every aspect of our life, if we are to be effective Chris-

tian witnesses.

Throughout the Scripture, we find numerous instances of how Christ raised the weak,

hopeless and needy to a life position of “I’m OK – You’re OK”. For example, in the gos-

pel of St. John 5:6-9, it reads: “When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had

been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to be made well?’.

‘Sir’ the invalid replied, ‘I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred.

While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.’ Then Jesus said to

him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’” In the very depths of his hopelessness, Christ

came to Him and made a way for him to be restored to the full potential and purpose for which He gave him life.

We may have or may be going through various and painful experiences that have directed

us along a path which is not necessarily the will of God. However, be strong and under-stand that Christ is near and is calling you to “Get up!” and walk the path of “I’m Ok –

You’re OK” in order to greater fulfill His purposes for your life.

May God Almighty strengthen us as His witnesses in all things!

Your brother in Christ,

Jaisen Achen

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Fasting Prayer

Event Date & Time Location

Fasting Prayer Sat, Sept 17

10.00 AM

Mr. Thomas P John

Yonkers NY 10705

Area Date & Time Location

Manhattan /New

Jersey TBA

Yonkers South

(McLean Ave) /

Bronx

Sun, Sept 4

6.30 PM TBA

Upper Westches-

ter/CT

Sat, Sept 10

6.30 pm

Mr. Philip Kayalvarathu

North White Plains NY

Queens / Long

Island Sun, Sept 11

6:00 pm TBA

Yonkers East

Sat, Sept 17

6.30 pm

Mr. Abey Varghese

Yonkers, NY 10710

Rockland Sun, Sept 18

6.30 PM

Mr. John K. Abraham Spring Valley NY 10977

Yonkers West Sat, Sept 24

6.30 pm

Mr. Varghese Jacob

Yonkers NY 10710

Yonkers North Sun, Sept 25

7 PM

Mr. Samuel K. Samuel

Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Area Prayer Meetings

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Organizational Meetings


Friday Prayer Fri, Sept 2 10:00 am

Mrs. Mariamma Thomas

Yonkers NY 10701


Mrs. Mariamma Thomas

Yonkers NY 10707


Mrs. Annamma Thomas

Spring Valley NY 10977


Mrs. Sosamma Abraham

Spring Valley Ny 10977

Friday Prayer Fri, Sept 30 10.00 am

Mrs. Rachel George

Yonkers, NY 10710

Sevika Sangham

Friday Prayer Meetings

Edavaka Mission


Prayer Wed, Sep 7 PM Mr. John Kurian Spring Valley NY 10977

Prayer Wed, Sept 14 7 PM

Basement of the Parsonage





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Youth Fellowship


Bibles and Breakfast

Sat, Sept 10 TBA

Iron Men Group

Fri, Sept 16 7 PM

TBA


Girls Night Out

TBA TBA

Young Family Fellowship

Wonder Wom-

en Group

Fri, Sept 23

7 PM

TBA

Yuvajana Sakhyam

Fellowship Meeting

TBA TBA

Boys Night Out

TBA TBA


Youth

Meeting

Sat, Sept 3

4.30 PM Basement of the parsonage

Youth

Meeting

Sat, Sept 17

4.30 PM Basement of the parsonage

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Parish activities and Conveners for the year 2016

NEW BORN

Rohan and Roman born on August 11, 2016 to Renny Mathew and

Norman Jones; proud grandparents Mathew Abraham and

Annamma Mathew, 6 Glen Ave, Portchester, NY 10573 .

Program Tentative Dates Convener(s)

Senior Citizens Recognition Day

Sunday October 2 Mr. John K Abraham

Thanksgiving November 24th John P Varghese

Christmas Carol Service

December 24th Nobin Vaidian

Sosamma Abraham

House Caroling December weekends Aju Daniel

Parish Day 2017 January 22nd 2017 P.T. Thomas

Food Committee

Cherian Varghese

Geevarghese Thanka-chan

Varughese George

Ushers John K Abraham Cheruthone Mathai Samuel Ninan

Sosamma Abraham

Mission P.T. Thomas M. C. Chacko Thomas Oommen Josen Joseph Litten Thomas Aju Daniel Dr. Binil Varghese

P A System Aju Daniel

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Obituary

Mrs. Achiamma Benny, mother of Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas

(Kunjumol) 107 Westminister Dr, Yonkers, NY 10710 went to her heavenly abode on August 14, 2016. Funeral Services were held at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church on Wednesday August 17th at 9.30 AM led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos and Internment was followed at Mount Hope Cemetery, 50 Jackson Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706. Ammachi’s brother Rev. Mathews Mathunny was visiting the United States and was blessed to see her alive.

Mr. M .T. Philip, brother of our members Eapen Meppurathu, Koshy M

Thomas (Roy) and Thomas Varghese Meppurathu (Prakash) went to his heavenly abode in India this morning. Funeral services were held at Maramon Mar Thoma Church on Tuesday August 30th in the morning.

Mr. Shalu Meppurathu (now in Texas), our former member is the son of Mr. M. T.

Philip. Mrs. Suja Thomas (now is Florida), our former member is the sister of Mr.

M. T. Philip.

Please pray that the Lord be comfort and strength to the families at this difficult time.

On behalf of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, I express our sincere condolences to

the bereaved families and pray that God give them sufficient courage and strength

to face this difficult times.

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Choir Thattukada

Malayalam Choir will be hosting a Thattukada

On Sunday September 4, 2016 immediately after

the Service in the basement of the church. Kerala

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Convention and Retreat

In the month of August, our parish held two important events; the Convention and the Retreat. Our Annual Convention was held from August 4 to 7, 2016 in the church. Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos was the main speaker. Thirumeni spoke about convention for Conversion, Convention for Confession and Convention for Commitment. He spoke about the concept of “Ethics is

Optics” and “love is painful exodus”. He also challenged us to be the Holy Communion meaning to be ready for sacrifice as Christ died for us. Our Parish Retreat was held from August 26 to 28 at Eddy Farm Retreat and Conference Center. Rev. Baiju Markose was the main speaker. The theme of

the retreat was “Awake, Arise and Act”. Rev. Baiju Markose called upon the participants to celebrate possibilities in the midst of limitations. He encour-aged us to “agairo” a Greek word with the meaning “stand up” and “resurrect”.

Both events were well organized and was blessing to all those who partici-

pated. A word of Thanks to our Vicar Rev. Jaisen Thomas and Mr. Thanka-

chan Geevarghse, the Convener of the Convention and Mr. T. P. Jacob, the

Convener of Retreat and all the volunteers and office bearers who worked

hard to make these events blessed and successful.

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Sevika Sanghom

Family Night will be held on Saturday October 22nd in the church.

Sevika Sanghom Regional Kalamela will be held on

October 29th at Epiphany Mar Thoma Church.

2016 Diocesan Sevika Sanghom Conference will be held from Oct 6- 9, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suits, St. Catharines Confer-ence Centre hosted by St. Mathews Mar Thoma Church Toranto.

Please contact Sevika Sanghom Secretary Mrs. Sosamma Abraham

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Sunday School 1. If any Sunday School students or teachers are interested in

donating school supplies for Labor Day BBQ, please contact Mil-

lie Matthews or Mr. T.P Jacob. Supplies that are needed are as

follows: notebooks, folders, rulers, pencils, pens, highlighters,

markers and so forth. The goal for this year is 250 bags of sup-

plies. We are kindly requesting the help of everyone to reach this

goal!

2. First Day of Sunday School begins September 11, 2016. Sun-

day School Sing A Long will begin at 9:00am. Classes will start

promptly at 9:30am. We encourage all children to attend classes.

3. Sunday School Anniversary will be held on September 11,

2016 after worship service. We kindly request the attendance of

all parents and students especially to receive their prizes from

the past Sunday School year.

4. Regional Sunday School Competitions will be held in our

church on September 18th after the Service.

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Senior Citizens Fellowship How to Improve your memory

Will be held on Thursday September 8th and September 22nd at 10.00 AM in the Church. We will continue to have our classes on “How to Improve your memory.” If you are experiencing any problem with your memory, please come and get benefited.

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OFFICE BEARERS Vicar/President Rev. Jaisen Thomas (914) 376-6530 Vice President Mr. M.C. Chacko (845) 356-1848 Secretary Mr. P.T.Thomas (845) 826-1110 Treasurer Mr. Thomas Oommen (516) 796 2672 Accountant Mr. Josen Joseph (914) 346-8644 Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. Varghese George . (914) 207-6465 Lay Leader - English Mr. Nobin Vaidian (914) 337-2470

AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES

Manhattan/NJ Mr. Varkey Uthup (201) 225-9796 Queens/LI Mr. Daniel Geevarghese (516) 243-9581 Rockland (Spring Valley) Mr. John K. Abraham (845) 426-2327 Rockland (Outside Spring Valley) Mr. P.T.Thomas (845) 826-1110 Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Cheruthone Mathai (203) 797-1076 Upper Westchester/CT Mr. John P. Varghese (914) 939-0064 Yonkers East Mr. Joseph Eapen (914) 237-6594 Yonkers North Mr. Cheriyan Varughese (914) 965-0969 Yonkers South/Bronx Mr. M. J. George (914) 376-7185 Yonkers West Mr. Varghese Jacob (914) 968-3569

MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES

Sabha Mandalam Mrs. Sosamma Joseph (914) 237-6594 Diocesan Representatives Mr. Samuel K. Samuel (914) 693-8490 Mr. Samuel Ninan (201) 692-0649

ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Choir Mrs. Shirley Thomas (516) 796-2672 Edavaka Mission Mr. Geevarghese Thankachan (914) 939-0282 Sevika Sangham Mrs.Sosamma Abraham (845) 426-2327 Sunday School Mr. T.P. Jacob (516) 365-3570 Youth Fellowship Dr. Binil T. Varghese (914) 968-3531 Young Family Fellowship Mr. Litten T. Thomas (845) 290-9962 Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Aju Daniel (914) 255-8478

AUDITORS

Mr. Thomas Oommen (914) 329-1746 Mr. Geevarghese Kochumman (914) 948-2363

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