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MGOCSM

Weekly Announcements – 10/14/2018

  1. Male Cantors Group – the parish will be starting a male cantors group. If any men or boys wish to participate please submit your name to the Vicar.
  2. MGOCSM Drive– The MGOCSM is hosting a drive to support Kids Change the World, an organization that works to support young children in need around the world. They will be collecting children’s books and plastic grocery bags in a marked box downstairs. For more information please see Mr. Joshua Abraham.
  3. Refreshments – Special thanks to Mr. Shibu Thomas & family for today’s refreshments. May God Bless your generosity.
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MGOCSM

Weekly Announcements – 09/16/2018

    1. Kerala Flood Disaster Relief Fund – Anyone that has signed up for the Kerala Flood Relief effort see the Treasurer to give your contribution. We would like to send the money to Kerala as soon as possible.  
    2. CROP walk: We will be participating in the 9th annual CROP Hunger walk on October 13th, 10 AM, at Eisenhower Park. All are encouraged to join our team for the walk online at www.tinyurl.com/CROPwalkregistration.  Please see the flier on the bulletin downstairs for more information.
    3. Metropolitan’s Silver Jubilee – the Banquet we had planned to honor our Nicholovos Thirumeni’s Episcopal Jubilee was postponed. The new date is Saturday November 17th (11am – 3pm). His Holiness Baselios Mar Thoma Paulose II, will bless the occasion. It will also be attended by dignitaries from our sister churches. Tickets for the banquet are $100. To purchase ticket please contact the Secretary.
    4. Monthly Committee Meeting – There will be a monthly Committee Meeting next Sunday after Holy Qurbana. All committee members are kindly requested to attend.
9th Annual CROP Hunger Walk
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FOCUS MGOCSM Sunday School

Weekly Annoucements – 07/08/2018

  1. Passing of Mr. K.O. Thomas – With great sadness we regret to inform of the passing of Mr. K.O. Thomas, the father of Mr. Thomas K. Thomas. The funeral service will be conducted in India. Please keep the bereaving family in your prayers.
  2. Sunday School/OVBS – Sunday School Area 2 OVBS will be held on July 11th, 12th, & 13th from 8AM to 3:30PM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church School, 92-96 220th St., Queens Village, NY 11428.
  3. FOCUS/ MGOCSM Meeting – There will be a joint MGOCSM and FOCUS meeting this upcoming Friday, July 13th at 6:30 pm at the church. All are kindly requested to attend.
  4. 2018 Parish Picnic – This year’s picnic will be held on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at Belmont State Park. We encourage all members to please arrive before 10am, wearing the maroon church t-shirt and to participate on this day of fellowship.
  5. Memorial Service of Mr. P.I. John – There will be a memorial service for Mr. P.I. John next Sunday, July 15th. Lunch will be provided by the family. All are invited to attend.
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Sports

Weekly Announcements – 07/01/2018

  1. Basketball Tournament– Special thanks to Youth members for organizing the event and all the parents that helped out to make the event a success.  Check out pictures for the tournament: 2018 Tournament Pics
  2. 2018 Parish Perunal– Our Parish Perunal will be held on Friday, July 6th and Saturday July 7th. Friday evening we will evening prayer followed by a devotional address. Saturday morning at 8am we will begin morning prayer followed by Holy Qurbana. All are requested to attend.
  3. 2018 Parish Picnic – This year’s picnic will be held on Saturday July 14th, 2018 at Belmont State Park. We encourage all members to participate on this day of fellowship.
  4. Half-Yearly Dues – just a friendly reminder that first six months of the year are over, please see the Treasurer to review any outstanding dues.
2018 AJM Basketball Tournament
2018 STYL Presents: AJM Basketball Tournament

 

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Passing of Mr. P.I. John

With great sadness we wish to inform you of the falling asleep of Mr. P.I. John. The wake and funeral service arrangements are as follows:

WAKE
June 22nd from 3pm to 9pm
St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church
110 Schoolhouse Road, Levittown NY 11756

FUNERAL SERVICE
June 23rd at 8am
St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church
110 Schoolhouse Road, Levittown NY 11756

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P.I. John
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FOCUS MGOCSM Sunday School

Weekly Announcements – 06/10/2018

  1. Passing of Mrs. Rahelamma Varghese – With great sadness we regret to inform of the passing of Mrs. Rahelamma Varghese, the mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Panicker and Mr. Solomon Varghese. She is survived by her nine children and their families. The funeral service will be conducted next Tuesday in India. Please keep the bereaving family in your prayers.
  2. FOCUS Meeting – the next FOCUS meeting will be held on the coming Friday, June 15 at 7pm at the residence of Mr. Bills & Nancy Varghese. All FOCUS members are kindly requested to attend.
  3. MGOCSM Meeting – the next MGOCSM meeting will be held on Friday, June 22nd at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. Shibu Thomas. All MGOCSM members are kindly requested to attend.
  4. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross here on next Saturday, June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. If you have not yet done so please schedule an appointment to donate today.
  5. Sunday School Announcements
    • Last day of 2017-18 SS class will be on June 17th. And SS Final exams will be on June 17th.
    • If any students are interested in attending the Area-level OVBS please speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
  6. 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.
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FOCUS MGOCSM Sunday School

Weekly Announcements – 06/03/2018

  1. FOCUS Meeting – the next FOCUS meeting will be held on Friday, June 15 at 7pm. All FOCUS members are kindly requested to attend.
  2. MGOCSM Meeting – the next MGOCSM meeting will be held on Friday, June 22nd at 7pm. All MGOCSM members are kindly requested to attend.
  3. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross here on Saturday June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. Please see Mr. Swagath Thomas or Ms. Ruth Abraham for more information and to schedule an appointment to donate.
  4. Sunday School Announcements
    • Parish Level assigned competition will be taking place next Sunday, June 10. All students who are interested in participating please speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
    • If any students are interested in attending the Area-level OVBS please speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

 

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MGOCSM

Weekly Announcements – 05/27/2018

  1. MGOCSM Virtual Meeting – In order to address the questions which were not able to be answered at the Aramana visit due to limited time, we will be having a meeting via Google Hangout this Friday June 1st at 7 pm. All youth and FOCUS are encouraged to log on and join the conversation via a link that will be posted on the GroupMe.
  2. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross here on Saturday June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. Please see Mr. Swagath Thomas or Ms. Ruth Abraham for more information and to schedule an appointment to donate.
  3. Monthly Committee Meeting – There will be a Committee Meeting today after service. All Committee Members are kindly requested to attend.
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MGOCSM MMVS

Weekly Announcements – 05/20/2018

  1. House Blessing – For those who have not signed up for a day for their house blessing, kindly reach out to Stanley Thomas and see which days are available within the the upcoming months.
  2. MMVS Trip – MMVS in the Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island planning to visit Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Connecticut on June 13th . The bus fare will be $40 per head. Those who are interested please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese or Mrs. Sandya Thomas.
  3. MGOCSM Meeting – There will be an MGOCSM meeting this Friday, May 25th at 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. Vinod Abraham. All youth members are requested to attend.
  4. Lancaster Trip – There are only a few more seats remaining for this year’s Lancaster trip! We will be seeing the new show at Sight and Sound Theater titled Jesus on Tuesday August 21st. If you are interested in attending please see Ms. Emily George at your earliest to reserve your seat.
  5. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Saturday June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. If you are interested in donating please see Swagath Thomas or Ruth Abraham for more information.
  6. Monthly Committee Meeting – There will be a Committee Meeting next Sunday, May 27th, after service. All Committee Members are kindly requested to attend.
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MGOCSM MMVS

Weekly Announcements – 05/13/2018

  1. House Blessing – For those who have not signed up for a day for their house blessing, kindly reach out to Stanley and see which days are available within the the upcoming months.
  2. MMVS Trip – MMVS in the Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island planning to visit Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Connecticut on June 13th . The bus fare will be $40 per head. Those who are interested please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese or Mrs. Sandya Thomas.
  3. MGOCSM Meeting – There will be an MGOCSM meeting on Friday May 25th at 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. Vinod Abraham. All youth members are requested to attend.
  4. Lancaster Trip – There are only about ten seats remaining for this year’s Lancaster trip! We will be seeing the new show at Sight and Sound Theater titled Jesus on Tuesday August 21st. If you are interested in attending please see Emily George at your earliest to reserve your seat. The cost for bus and ticket fare is $94 for adults and $64 for children and money is requested by June 24th the latest.
  5. Next Sunday Change in Schedule – May 20th: Since next Sunday we will be celebrating the Feast of Pentecost, morning prayer will begin at 7:30am. All are requested to attend service on a timely manner.
  6. PI John’s Book – if any church members did not receive a copy of Mr. P I Johns book, please give your names to Dr. Joshi John to receive a book. This is for all church families whether you came to the function or not.

Happy Mother’s Day!