Announcements

April 01 Monday

Mr. Mani Varughese, 6 Deppe Place

April 02 Tuesday 

Mr. George V. John, 25 Gladwin Avenue

April 03 Wednesday

Mr. Skaria Mathai, 188 Walcott Avenue

April 04 Thursday 

Mr. Mathai P. Mathew, 41 Brielle Avenue

April 05 Friday 

Mr. Mathew George, 469 Woolley Avenue

April 06 Saturday 

Mr. Philip Jacob, 48 Fillmore Avenue

April 08 Monday 

Mr. Thomas Mathai, 240 Suffolk Avenue

April 09 Tuesday 

Mr. Varughese T. Abraham, 171 Willard Avenue

April 10 Wednesday 

Mr. Koshy P. Koshy, 436 Adams Avenue

April 11 Thursday 

Mr. Philip K. John, 203 Wellbrook Avenue

April 12 Friday–9:30 a.m. 

40th Friday Holy Communion

CONDOLENCE

Mrs. Chinnamma Job, Varuvila Tharayil Veedu, Marthimoodu, elder sister of our member Mrs. Ponnamma Kunjachan, 229 Kell Avenue and Aunt of our member Ancy Mathai, 240 Suffolk Avenue, was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in New Jersey at the age of 67.

The wake and funeral services were held at St. Stephen’s Malankara Orthodox Church, Midland Park, NJ and St. Mary’s Malankara Orthodox Church, Mangadu, Kerala, on February 22-23 and March 1st respectively. As a Parish we express our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaving families. Please keep them in your prayers.

Secretary’s Corner

As Achen bid farewell from services at our Church this month we have a lot of things to be proud of and to rejoice. We accomplished successfully few projects namely the purchase of the parsonage, publishing a photo directory and hosting the National Sevika Sanghom Conference, the one which looked very difficult for us with our limited facilities.

Achen is a very good Parish Priest, and he is a close companion, a friend in need, a guidance counselor and a prayer warrior. Achen has a God gifted talent to conduct a melodious communion service and execute the sermons with stories and songs which lingers to every one’s mind. He has shown his excellence in conducting the various committees and general body meetings. We thank Marina Kochamma for all the leadership she has given to our young women and her valuable services as a Sunday School Teacher.

Our Youth Chaplain Rev. Shibi Abraham is also leaving us. Achen is being transferred to South Florida Parish. Achen’s ministry among our youth was a fruitful one. Achen’s illustrated sermons and slides attracted everyone. We wish Achen, Sheeba Kochamma, David and Daniel all the very best in His ministry.

As per the decision of the synod and guidelines of the Church our Achens have transfer every three years and it is unavoidable. Even though we will miss Reni Achen, Marina kochamma, Irene and Ijene we wish you all God’s mercy and blessings in your ministry and pray that God be with you wherever you go. We wish you a bon voyage back home, kindly remember us in your prayers.

Jose.

                                        NEW MEMBERSHIP

Mr. Dollin Mathew and Family, 159 Gower Street, Staten Island, NY 10314 has joined our Parish and they are members of the Bradley Prayer Group.

Mr. Dinesh Mathewand Family, 52 Dorothy Street, Staten Island, NY 10314 has joined our Parish and they are members of the Willowbrook Prayer Group.

                             MTCSI 2019 EVENTS AT A GLANCE

1. March 23–Saturday               Retreat for Executive Committee and                  Organizational Office Bearers

2. March 24–Sunday                 Farewell to our Youth Chaplain, Rev. Shibi Abraham

3. March 27–Wednesday          Mid–Lent

4. April 12–Friday: 9:30 a.m.    40th Friday Holy Communion

5. April 14: 10:00 a.m.               Palm Sunday

6. April 15, 16, 17: 7:30 p.m.       Evening Worship

7. April 18–Thursday: 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday

8. April 19–Friday: 9:00 a.m.     Good Friday: (1st Part in English; 2nd and 3rd parts in Malayalam)

9. April 21–Sunday: 8:30 a.m.   Easter Holy Communion Service and Reni Achen’s Farewell Meeting

10. April 24–Wednesday           Goodbye to Reni Achen (Travel back to Kerala via Dubai: 10:55 p.m.)

11. May 12–Sunday                     Mother’s Day

12. May 16 & 17                           Clergy Conference/Carmel Mar Thoma Center, Atlanta

13. May 17 & 18                           Diocesan Assembly/Carmel Mar Thoma Center, Atlanta

14. May 19–Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion (Diocesan Sunday School Examination: 12:00 p.m.)

15. June 16–Sunday                   Father’s Day

16. June 23–Sunday                   Parish Day and Episcopal Visit and First Communion

17. June 27–30                           VBS/Sunday School Anniversary

18. July 11–14                              Junior/Senior Sunday School Conference

19. July 20–Saturday                 Church Picnic

20. July 25–28                            Youth Fellowship Conference/Dallas Farmers Branch MTC

21. August 1–4                             Edavaka Mission Conference/St. Mathews MTC, Toronto

22. August 17                               Youth Fellowship Basketball Tournament

23. August 18–Sunday                Dedication for College Students

24. September 1–Sunday          Dedication for School Students

25. September 21–Saturday      Family Night

26. Sept. 25–28                           Senior Fellowship Conference/Ascension MTC, Philadelphia

27. Oct. 4–6                                 Yuvajana Sakhyam Conference/Christos MTC, Philadelphia

28. Oct. 10–13                               Sevika Sanghom Conference/Trinity MTC, Houston

29. October 18, 19, 20                  Church Convention

30. November 3–Sunday            Church General Election–2020

31. December 1–Sunday              Thanksgiving Sunday Lunch

32. December 21–Saturday        Christmas Carol

33. December 25                         Christmas [Wednesday]