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Weekly Announcements – 02/18/2018

  1. Evening Prayer — There will be special Lenten Evening Prayer at the church every Wednesday during Great Lent 6:30 PM. All are kindly requested to attend.
  2. Confession — As we are now in the Lenten season, whoever wishes to do Holy Confession, kindly reach out to Achens as soon as possible. We highly suggest that you do not wait until the retreat day to do confession.
  3. FOCUS Meeting — There will be a FOCUS Meeting this Friday, February 23rd at 7 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. George Palakkadan. A friendly reminder to bring your Shehimo prayer book and Beginning to Pray book.
  4. MMVS Attendance Award — The MMVS of our parish would like to award Mrs. Elizabeth Sunny the MMVS Attendance Award, for attending and participating in every MMVS meeting for the past year.
  5. MGOCSM Meeting — There will be an MGOCSM meeting held at the church on Friday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm. All MGOCSM members are requested to attend especially since this will be the MGOCSM’s first meeting of the year.
  6. GROW One Day Conference — The 7th annual One-Day GROW Conference will be held on April 14th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at our church. It will be open to all women ages 13 and up. Registration is $15 online and $20 at the door so please try to register online at your earliest.
  7. Education Day — This coming Saturday, February 24th there will be an Education Day for all the Sunday School students. This event is FREE of cost and is a great opportunity for the Sunday School children to enjoy fellowship with one another and also learn from this year’s theme which is taken from Matthew 6:34. All are asked to arrive by 1:30 pm so that we can start the day promptly and finish the activities in time for evening prayer.
  8. STYL Basketball Tournament — This year’s STYL Basketball tournament will be held on Saturday, June 30th. There will be a STYL Basketball tournament meeting next Sunday after Sunday School. The tickets for the tournament will be inaugurated next week.

    STLI Education Day
Great Lent Week 2 Lectionary
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FOCUS MGOCSM Sunday School

Weekly Announcements – 02/11/2018

  1. Youth Meeting– The Youth meeting for this Friday, February 16th is being postponed and a new date will be announced soon.
  2. MGOCSM Lenten Retreat– The MGOCSM of the Brooklyn/Queens/Long Island area is hosting a Lenten Retreat on Saturday February 17th from 9AM- 1:30 PM at St. Gregorios Cherry Lane. The theme for this event is Jesus and the Wooden Cross and the main speaker will be Seminarian Amal Punnoose. Registration is $10 and all youth are encouraged to attend.
  3. Education Day– There will be an Education Day for all the Sunday School students on Saturday February 24th. All are asked to arrive by 1:30 pm so that we can start the day promptly and finish the activities in time for evening prayer.
  4. FOCUS Meeting – there will be a FOCUS Meeting on Friday, February 23rd at 7pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. George Palakkadan.
  5. Family & Youth Conference 2018 – The early bird discount rate period for this year’s Family & Youth Conference will end this Thursday, February 15th. All that are interested please register online at the following site: https://www.fyconf.org/
  6. Wake & Funeral Details – Below are the Wake and Funeral details for Mrs. Mariamma Mathew, mother of Mrs. Rosomma Thomas & Mrs. Susamma Aju Alexander.
    • WAKE: Friday February 16th, 2017 from 6pm-9pm @ St. Vincent de Paul Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Elmont.
    • FUNERAL: The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 17th starting at 8am @ St. Vincent de Paul Malankara Catholic Cathedral, Elmont.
    • The address of the church is 1500 DePaul St, Elmont, NY 11003.
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Weekly Announcements – 01/14/2018

  1. Area FOCUS Fellowship – On Friday, January 19th we will be hosting the a meeting of the areawide  FOCUS at our church.  The meeting will be from 6:30pm-9:30pm (See Flyer)
  2. Leadership Conference – This year’s combined annual diocesan Leadership Conference will be in Atlanta.  The camp committee are selling 2018 calendars and bracelets for $10 to raise funds.  If you are interested in purchasing them please speak to Ms. Sonia Joseph.
  3. Nineveh Lent (3-Day Lent) – the Parish will be having evening prayer on Monday 22nd and Tuesday, 23rd at 6:30pm. On Wednesday, the 24th we will be having Holy Qurbana starting with evening prayer at 6:30pm.
  4. Talent Show – Our church will be hosting the annual talent show on Friday January 26th at 6:30pm in our auditorium. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Please submit your programs to the Sunday School principal or Ms. Emily Georgekutty by Sunday the 21st, the latest.
  5. Jeny & Shyni Koshy – will be moving to Dallas later this week. We wish the family all the best and will keep them in our prayers.
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Weekly Announcements – 01/07/2017

  1. Service Cancelled – Jan. 7th service was cancelled due to the extreme cold and a partially functioning HVAC system.  There will be service on Jan. 14th.
  2. The Schedule of Worship for 2018 – Please find the schedule of worship for 2018 below.
  3. Talent Show – the annual Sunday School and Youth talent show will be held on Friday, January 26th at 7pm. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Please submit your programs to the Sunday School principal or Ms. Emily Georgekutty by Sunday the 21st, the latest.
  4. Donations towards HTRC – If you have not given the minimum donation of $2000 towards the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, kindly do so as soon as possible. The parish treasurer, Mr. Sinu Jacob will collect the donation.
  5. Holy Confession –  A Friendly Reminder to schedule an appointment for Confession with your father confessor. Kindly do not wait till Great Lent or Holy Week to do confession.
  6. Council of Churches Show – special thanks to all the parents and students that came to the Council of Churches Show held at Glen Oaks High School. A short video of the performance is here:  https://youtu.be/BAnGQRyC8v4
2018 Schedule of Worship

 

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Weekly Announcements – 12/24/2017

  1. New Year’s Day Service – Monday, January 1st Service will begin regular time as Sundays: 8:15am. New Years, and the Feasts of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian.
  2. Denaha Service – Saturday, January 6th Matins for Denaha Service will begin at 8:00am followed by Holy Qurbana.
  3. Valiya Achen & Kochamma – will be traveling to India on Tuesday, please keep them in your prayers, so that they may have a safe journey and return.
  4. MGOCSM Bowling Night – special thanks to all MGOCSM and FOCUS members for coming to the final event of the year.
MGOCSM Bowling Night
Christmas Service
Christmas Service Fellowship
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Weekly Announcements – 12/17/2017

  1. Christmas Caroling – Special Thanks to all who came out for caroling this year. Thank you for making time for it in the midst of your busy schedules.  
  2. 2018 Parish Committee Meeting – 2018 Committee will be meeting this Saturday, Dec. 23rd at 3PM.
  3. Aramana Open House – The Aramana will be having its open house for this month on Thursday Dec. 21st from 9am-12pm and then from 4pm-6pm.
  4. 2018 MGOCSM Elections – Elections for a new Secretary and Treasurer will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 24th after Service.  Anyone interested in the position should contact Ms. Danniya Samuel at the earliest.
  5. MGOCSM Bowling Night – The MGOCSM will be hosting a bowling night on Friday, Dec 22nd at 6pm at Sheridan Lanes on Jericho Tpk. for all MGOCSM & FOCUS members.
  6. Area FOCUS Fellowship – On Friday, January 19th 2018 at the area FOCUS will be having a a meeting at St. Thomas Long Island from 6:30pm-9:30pm, see the flyer below for more details.

Upcoming Liturgical Services:

  1. Christmas Eve – Evening prayers will be held on Sunday, December 24th at 6:30pm
  2. Christmas Day Service – Divine Liturgy will start at 7am on Christmas Day.
  3. New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1st: Service will begin regular time as Sundays: 8:15am. New Years, and the Feasts of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian.
  4. Denaha Service – Saturday, January 6th: Matins for Denaha Service will begin at 8:00am followed by Holy Qurbana.
  5. Nineveh Lent (3 Days Lent) – In lieu of Nineveh Lent, The Parish will be having evening prayer on Monday 22nd and Tuesday, 23rd at 6:30pm. On Wednesday, the 24th we will be having Holy Qurbana starting with evening prayer at 6:30pm.
  6. Nineveh Lent Retreat – Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center is pleased to announce they will be conducting a Retreat during the Fast of Nineveh. The Retreat will begin on the evening of Sunday, January 21, 2018 and end with Holy Qurbana on the morning of Thursday, January 25, 2018. During these days, prayers will be offered in our chapel, along with devotional addresses/meditations offered by our esteemed clergy. There will be opportunities for Holy Confession and counseling. Participants are encouraged to register online at the link provided here:

https://transfigurationretreat.org/events/three-day-lent-retreat-registration-form/

The registration fee of $250 is to be made payable to the Northeast American Diocese.

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Weekly Announcements – 12/10/2017

  1. FOCUS Meeting – will be held this Friday, December 15th at 7pm at the residence of Mr. John Joseph. All FOCUS members are requested to attend.
  2. 2018 MGOCSM Elections – Elections for a new Secretary and Treasurer will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 24th after Service.  Anyone interested in the position should contact Ms. Danniya Samuel at the earliest.
  3. MGOCSM Bowling Night – The MGOCSM will be hosting a bowling night on Friday, Dec 22nd. for all MGOCSM & FOCUS members.
  4. Christmas Caroling – This year Christmas Caroling will be on the weekend of Dec. 16th & 17th.
  5. New Announcement System –  a reminder once more that we have changed vendors for the automated voice message system.  The new system has a new caller ID number, (405) 548-2251.  Please add this number to your phone books so that you do not ignore messages from the church.
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Weekly Announcements – 12/03/2017

  1. Parish General Body Meeting  – will be next Sunday, Dec 10th after Holy Qurbana. All eligible members are requested to attend.
  2. 5th Memorial of H.G. Mathews Mar Barnabas  – On Sunday, Dec 10th we will be observing the 5th memorial of the passing of H.G. Mathews Mar Barnabas.
  3. MGOCSM Bowling Night – The MGOCSM will be hosting a bowling night on Friday, Dec 22nd. for all MGOCSM & FOCUS members.
  4. Christmas Caroling – This year Christmas Caroling will be on the weekend of Dec. 16th & 17th.
  5. New Announcement System – we have changed vendors for the automated voice message system.  The new system has a new caller ID number, (405) 548-2251.  Please add this number to your phone books so that you do not ignore messages.
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Weekly Announcements – 11/26/2017

  1. Nativity Fast – December 1st marks the begining of the Nativity Fast. All able bodied members are requested to observe this fast. Here is some more information about the Nativity Fast.
  2. Parish General Body Meeting – will be held on Sunday, December 10th after service. All eligible members are requested to attend.
  3. MGOCSM Faith Study Series – will be held this Saturday, December 2nd at 4pm at church. All MGOCSM members are requested to attend.
  4. MGOCSM & FOCUS Bowling Night – The youth will be hosting a bowling night on Friday, December 22nd for all MGOCSM and FOCUS members. Details to follow in the coming weeks.
  5. FOCUS Christmas Charity – As the Christmas season is approaching the FOCUS of the parish is partnering with “We the People United Corp.” to sponsor some local needy families. Please contact Mrs. Sini Jablonski for more details and how you can support a needy family in this time of giving.
  6. FOCUS Meeting – will be held on Friday, December 15th. Location to be announced. All FOCUS members are requested to attend.
  7. Theophilos Thirumeni’s 40th Day Service – please see the flyer below for Theophilos Thirumeni’s 40th Day service. The service will be held at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Suffern.

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Weekly Announcements – 11/19/2017

  1. Parish General Body – The next parish General Body meeting will be held on Dec. 10, 2017.
  2. Thanksgiving Potluck – MGOCSM and FOCUS will be having a Thanksgiving Potluck feast on Nov. 24th, 2017 at 5PM at the church. All MGOCSM and FOCUS members are kindly requested to attend.
  3. Christmas Caroling Practice – There will be a song practice for Christmas Caroling next Sunday, Nov. 26th at 5PM at church.  All members are requested to attend.
  4. MMVS Fasting Prayer – The weekly fasting prayer at church is cancelled for upcoming Friday, Nov. 24th, 2017.
  5. HTRC/St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Trip – The MGOCSM would like to thank all members who went on the trip to visit HTRC and St. Tikon’s Seminary.  Twenty parish members participated in this event, and a special thanks to all those who drove.  We encourage everyone to take the time to visit these spiritual centers of our faith.
  6. MGOCSM & FOCUS Donation – The MGOCSM and FOCUS of the parish donated $20,000 and $5,000, respectively towards the Church Building Loan Repayment. We would like to thank all of the youth members, both past and present, who have contributed to fundraising initiatives such as the annual basketball tournament.
  7. Baby Girl – Jeny and Shyni Koshy blessed with a baby girl Rianna Maria Koshy on Aug 11,2017.  We welcomed the baby to church  on Nov 5, 2017.  Let us uphold the new born baby and her family in our prayers.