MGOCSM/FOCUS Potluck – The FOCUS and MGOCSM will be hosting a thanksgiving potluck on Fri, Nov 26th at 5pm. To sign-up, use the following form: https://forms.gle/bbW3QBihzGBTbf3j9
MGOCSM of the NE American Diocese – will be holding its Annual Thanksgiving Conference on Sat, Nov 27th from 12pm to 1:30pm via Zoom. Mrs. Ceena Mathew will be the main speaker and will present on the theme: Peace Amidst the Storm based on Exodus 14:14. Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/thanksgivingconference2021
MGOCSM of BQLI – will be hosting the Winterfest on Friday, Dec 3rd from 5pm to 9pm at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Long Island. Rev. Fr. Shawn Thomas will be the main speaker for the event, followed by fellowship activities, such as trivia night and caroling. Our MGOCSM members are encouraged to attend.
Combined Monthly Retreat & Prayer Day – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its monthly retreat and prayer-day on Sun, Nov 28th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Dn. Shojil Abraham will be the main speaker.
Feast of St. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni’s Perunal) – Thank you to all the families who donated towards refreshments for the feast day and a thanks to Dr. Paul Thottathil for organizing the effort.
Feast of St. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni’s Perunal) – will be celebrated Sunday, November 7th. For those who wish to donate towards refreshments, please contact Dr. Paul Thottathil, who is collecting names and will be placing the food order.
St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Cherry Lane’s Feast Day Celebrations of St. Gregorios of Parumala – All those who wish to attend are welcome. Please refer to the flyer for the schedule and details.
Feast of St. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios (Parumala Thirumeni’s Perunal) – will be celebrated Sunday, November 7th. For those who wish to donate towards refreshments, please contact Dr. Paul Thottathil, who is collecting names and will be placing the food order.
All Saints Day Celebration – St. Andrew Mission Church, LI will be hosting its 2nd Annual All Saints Day Celebrations on Saturday, October 30th from 2PM to 5:30PM. All those who wish to attend are welcome.
Passing of Mr. Varughese Vattapparambil – the grandfather of Mr. Jibi Paul, last Saturday at his home in Perumbavoor, Kerala. He was 97 years old. Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers.
General Body Meeting –There will be an in-person General Body meeting held on Sunday, October 24th after Holy Qurbana. All members are kindly requested to attend this meeting.
2020 & 2021 Graduates –Congratulations to the recent graduates of our parish! They were recognized for their achievements on Sunday and presented with a special gift.
NE American Diocese MMVS Virtual Annual Conference – will be held on Sat, Oct 9th at 9am. Rev. Fr. Thomas Raju of Mavelikkara Diocese will be the main speaker and will present on the theme: “Fragrance of Christ” – 2 Corinthians 2:15. All MMVS members are requested to attend.
Men’s Forum –The first meeting of the Men’s Forum will take place on Sat, Sep 25th at 4:30pm before evening prayer. All men over the age of 50 are welcome to attend.
Combined Monthly Retreat & Prayer Day – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its monthly retreat and prayer-day on Sun, Sep 26th at 7pm via Zoom. Rev. Fr. Dr. C. K. Rajan, Vicar of St. Stephen’s, Franklin Square, will be the main speaker.
Men’s Forum -The first meeting of the Men’s Forum will take place on Sat, Sep 25th at 4:30pm, before evening prayer. All men over the age of 50 are welcome to attend.
Passing of Mr. Varughese Thekkakara – husband to Mrs. Mariamma Varughese and father of Mrs. Anija Tom and Dr. Ansu Joy, early Sunday morning. Mr. Thekkakara had been a beloved member of our parish. Please keep the bereaved family in your prayers. LIVE STREAM LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgULJhRHeHY
2020 & 2021 Graduates – Reminder, all students who graduated from high school or college in either 2020 or 2021 are requested to submit their names to the Secretary.
2021 Annual Convention – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its 2021 Annual Convention on Sat, Aug 28th and Sun, Aug 29th virtually, starting at 6:30pm. The convention will be inaugurated by H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos and the speakers will be Rev. Fr. Isaac B. Prakash, Vicar of St. Peter’s & St. Paul’s, Houston and Rev. Fr. Jerry John Mathew, Vicar of St. Mary’s, Detroit.
Passing of Mr. Varughese ThekkakaraCIOC CONVENTION FLYER
MGOCSM of BQLI – will be hosting its annual Martura conference on Thu, Aug 12th and Fri, Aug 13th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom. Fr. Chad Hatfield and Fr. Andrew Damick will present on the theme ‘Soldiers of God’. Registration Link: www.tinyurl.com/Martura2021
2020 & 2021 Graduates – All students who graduated from high school or college in either 2020 or 2021 are requested to submit their names to the Secretary.
