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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS – 06/17/2018

  1. Apostles Lent – We are now in the season of Lent of the Holy Apostles. Let us spend time in reading the scriptures, in fasting as well as prayer. Holy Qurbana for the end of the fast and for the celebration the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul will be held on Thursday, June 28th at 6:30 pm.
  2. Blood Drive –The blood drive was held here, at the church, yesterday and people from this parish as well as the community came out to donate. Around 17 pints of blood were collected which could save up to 51 lives! Special thanks to all those who came to donate and volunteer!
  3. Basketball Tournament – The STYL Presents: Anil John Memorial Basketball Tournament is coming up on Saturday, June 30th at Island Garden Gym. As every year, the success of this event is due to the combined efforts of not only the youth and FOCUS, but also the parents, so the presence and support of all church members are kindly requested.
  4. MGOCSM Meeting – The next MGOCSM meeting will be held this Friday, June 22nd at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Shibu & Sumini Thomas. All youth members are kindly requested to attend.
  5. Hadootho – The Philadelphia area MGOCSM is hosting Hadootho, a 3-day camp, at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center from July 4th – 7th. The theme for this year’s camp is “Trust the Process” and it will be led by the main speaker, Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander. The cost for this camp is $125 and registration must be completed online by June 30th. For more information please see Ms. Sonia Joseph or Mr. Joshua Mathew.
  6. Sunday School Announcements
    1. Centralized Exams – Centralized exams for grades 5, 8, 10 and TTC exams will be held on next week (6/24) at St. Gregorios church Cherry Lane, Floral Park.
    2. Area OVBS – Students who are still interested to participate in Diocese area OVBS contact Principal/Asst. Principal, which will be on July 11 to 13th at Our Lady of Lourdes RC church, Queens Village.
  7. Half-Yearly Dues – Just a friendly reminder that first six months of the year are almost over, please see the Treasurer to review any outstanding dues.
  8. Monthly Committee Meeting – we will having our monthly committee meeting this Saturday, June 23rd at 4pm. All committee members are kindly requested to attend.

  9. 2018 Parish Picnic – This year’s picnic will be held on Saturday, July 14th, 2018.

    Our Parishioners Who Participated in the Blood Drive