- Dormition Lent – the Dormition Lent is being observed from August 1st-15th. All members are kindly requested to observe.
- Feast of Transfiguration – we will be celebrating Holy Qurbana for the Feast of Transfiguration next Monday at 6:30 PM. All members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
- Parish Picnic – the 2019 Parish Picnic was originally scheduled for 7/20 but was postponed due to the Extreme Heat Advisory issued for Long Island on that day. The date for the 2019 Parish Picnic is Saturday, August 31st, and all members are requested to make arrangements to attend.
- MGOCSM Meeting– There will be a youth meeting on Sunday, August 11th, 4 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Jibi & Rani Paul. All youth are requested to attend.
- FOCUS Meeting – There will be a FOCUS Meeting on Friday, August 2nd at the residence of Dr. & Mrs. Sunil & Amy George at 6:30 pm.
- OVBS – This year, our church will be hosting OVBS on August 16th and 17th (Friday and Saturday). The theme for this year’s OVBS is “Becoming Friends of Christ.” Registration for both days is only $10. You may register online by July 28th or at the registration table downstairs after service today. For more information, please contact Ms. Angel Sunny.
Category: FOCUS
- 40th Day of Lent – This Thursday, April 11th, we will be having Holy Qurbana at 6:30PM for the 40th Day of Lent. All members are kindly requested to attend.
- Holy Week Schedule – Please take a look at the Holy Week Schedule in the back. It will also be posted downstairs and on the parish website.
- Parish Lenten Retreat – We will be having our parish Lenten Retreat next Saturday, April 13th. Confession will start at 10AM and the retreat message will be from 3PM onwards.
- CPK Fundraiser – There will be a fundraiser for our parish at the California Pizza Kitchen in Westbury on Friday April 26th. 20% of the profits from all dine-in and take-out sales that day will be donated back to our parish once you show them our flyer. FOCUS and youth members are also encouraged to join for a fellowship dinner at the restaurant at 7 pm. Please see the flyer which will be posted on our church website for more information.
- Holy Week Donation – All members are kindly requested to make a donation of $100 to help meet the expenses for Holy Week, the contribution list is posted in the basement for your convenience. Kindly give your donation to the Treasurer as soon as possible.
- FOCUS Seminar – Our parish is hosting a one day seminar on Kind & Careful Online Communication for Parents. The seminar will be held on May 4th, from 9:30am to 12:30pm at our parish hall. This seminar will be open to all parents of all ages and friends of the parish to learn about guiding our children through the ever-changing world of technology and social media. Please reach out to FOCUS members regarding registering for this seminar.
- FOCUS Meeting – There will be a FOCUS Meeting on Friday, April 12th at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Ajit & Rebu Thomas at 6:30pm.
- FYC 2019 Souvenir – Anyone that is contributing towards the FYC 2019 Souvenir please bring all related materials to Mrs. Rosemary Yohannan at the earliest.
- Talmeedo Men’s Retreat – will be taking place at HTRC from June 16-22, 2019, and the theme for this year’s group, the Beta Class, is “Passions and Virtues”. For those interested in registering kindly refer to the link tinyurl.com/talmeedo2019 and please see Mr. Joshua Mathew for any questions.
- 2018 HTRC Year In Review – Kindly redirect to this webpage to view our Diocese’s Retreat Center’s Year In Review of 2018. https://stthomasli.org/2018-htrc-year-in-review/
CPK Fundraiser
- Refreshments During Great Lent – Great is approaching, and once again the MMVS is willing to cater food for the parish every Sunday during Great Lent, for the small donation of $600. Please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese for this opportunity.
- Anil John Memorial Basketball Tournament – This year the STYL Presents: Anil John Memorial Basketball Tournament will be held at the Island Garden Basketball Gym on July 13, 2019. This is the 18th year that the youth will be organizing this event and participation is requested from all church members to ensure it is a success.
- 2019 Sunday School Education Day Album – The following is the album for our Sunday School’s Education Day February 23, 2019: https://stthomasli.org/media-gallery/photos/2019-2/2019-sunday-school-education-day/
- The Feast of Lord’s Entry into The Temple(Mayaltho) – The Feast will be celebrated next Saturday, Feb. 2nd and Holy Qurbana will start at
8am. All members are kindly requested to attend. - Basketball Tournament Meeting– The first meeting for this year’s basketball tournament will be held next Sunday after Sunday School in the balcony. All youth members are encouraged to attend this meeting and actively participate in the planning of this event.
- MMVS Announcements
- Upcoming Charity Drives – They are planning to continue to donate care supplies (toothpaste, toothbrush cream and such) for Valentines Day. In March there will be a food drive they are looking for grains, oil, pasta
and such items to feed the less fortunate. Anyone interested can donate towards the cause. - MMVS Membership – MMVS has a membership fee of $25, all members are requested to give this as soon as possible.
- Upcoming Charity Drives – They are planning to continue to donate care supplies (toothpaste, toothbrush cream and such) for Valentines Day. In March there will be a food drive they are looking for grains, oil, pasta
- Baby Boy – Mr. & Mrs. Koshy Panicker were blessed with a baby boy Nicholas George Panicker this week. Please keep the baby and the family in your prayers.
- General Body Meeting – There will General Body meeting held on Feb. 10, 2019. All members are kindly requested to attend this meeting.
- Memorial for Barnabas Thirumeni — Barnabas Thirumeni’s Orma is next Sunday, Dec 9th, 2018. If anyone would like to bring nercha or donate food on that day please see the Secretary or give your name in the office.
- MGOCSM meeting — In lieu of a traditional MGOCSM meeting this month, there will be a Q&A session via Google Hangout this Friday, December 7th at 6 pm. All MGOCSM & FOCUS members are encouraged to join the conversation via the link which will also be posted on GroupMe.
- Kids Change the World Drive — Just a friendly reminder that the MGOCSM is collecting plastic bags and children’s books for the Kids Change the World organization. These will be used to give local families in need food and supplies for the holidays. Please bring in plastic shopping bags and place them in the collection box downstairs.
- 2018 Talent Show — The annual talent show will be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 30th, 2018. The Talent Show is open to all who are interested in participating. If you would like to show your talents, please reach out to the Sunday School Principal, Mr. Shibu Thomas. The deadline for submitting programs is Dec. 16th.
- Christmas Caroling — Our Christmas Caroling program will on the days of December 15th, 16th, and 22nd. Please see the Secretary to see details on when the carolers will come to your house.
2018 Thanksgiving Potluck
- Memorial for Barnabas Thirumeni – Barnabas Thirumeni’s Orma is on Sunday, Dec 9th, 2018. If anyone would like to bring nercha or donate food on that day please see the Secretary or give your name in the office.
- General Body Meeting – there will be a General Body meeting held on next Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2018 for Election Of Office Bearers for 2019. All members are requested to attend this meeting. The latest contributions are posted downstairs, and everyone is asked to review it.
- 2018 Talent Show – The annual talent show will be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 30th, 2018. The Talent Show is open to all who are interested in participating. If you would like to show your talents, please reach out to the Sunday School Principal, Mr. Shibu Thomas. The deadline for submitting programs is Dec. 16th.
- Christmas Caroling Practice – There will be Christmas Caroling Practice next Saturday, Dec 1st at 4:30 pm.
MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference — The Annual MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference will be held on Saturday, November 24th at St. Gregorios Valley Stream from 10 AM- 5 PM. Registration is $10 and may be completed online.
Thanksgiving Potluck — The annual MGOCSM and FOCUS Thanksgiving Potluck will be held at church next Sunday, November 25th, at 4 pm. Please sign up to bring a food item to share!
Vans from Queens/Nassau Area for Evening Prayer — We are thinking about starting a van service to bring members to evening prayer on Saturdays. If you are interested please give your name to Dr. Sunil George. If there is enough demand for this service we will make arrangements for this regularly.
2018 Christmas Caroling — This year’s Christmas Caroling will take place the weekend of Dec. 15th. To ensure we have enough transportation, everyone that is interested please give your names in the office.
3rd Christmas Caroling Practice — The next Christmas Carol Practice will be held on next Saturday, 11/24 at 4:00 pm. All members are requested to attend to make it a success.
General Body Meeting – there will be a General Body meeting held on Dec. 2nd, 2018 for Election Of Office Bearers for 2019. All members are requested to attend this meeting. All dues are posted downstairs TODAY, please review it and if needed talk to the Treasurer.
2018 Talent Show — The annual talent show will be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 30th, 2018. All who are interested in participating please reach out to the Sunday School Principal, Mr. Shibu Thomas.
- MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference — The Annual MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference will be held on Saturday, November 24th at St. Gregorios Valley Stream from 10 AM- 5 PM. Registration is $10 and may be completed online.
- Winter Summit — As announced previously, this year’s Winter Summit for college and post-graduate students will be held at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center from December 26th – 29th. The absolute last day to register is this Wednesday, November 14th. Fees for the camp are now $150 and registration must be completed online. For more information please see Ms. Angel Sunny.
- Vans from Queens/Nassau Area for Evening Prayer — We are thinking about starting a van service to bring members to evening prayer on Saturdays. If you are interested please give your name to Dr. Sunil George. If there is enough demand for this service we will make arrangements for this regularly.
- FOCUS Meeting — There will be a FOCUS Meeting next Friday, Nov. 16th at 7 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Alex Abraham. All FOCUS members are kindly requested to attend.
- 2018 Christmas Caroling — As announced last week, this year’s Christmas Caroling will take place the weekend of Dec. 15th. As we get closer to the date we will announce which areas are being covered on which day.
2nd Christmas Caroling Practice – The next Christmas Carol Practice will be held on next Saturday, 11/17 at 4:30 pm. All members are requested to attend to make it a success.
- Monthly Committee Meeting — There will be a monthly Committee Meeting next Sunday, Nov. 18th, after Holy Qurbana.
- General Body Meeting — There will be a General Body meeting held on Dec. 2nd, 2018 for Election Of Office Bearers for 2019. All members are requested to attend this meeting. All dues will be posted downstairs NEXT week, if you need to clarify any details please talk to the Treasurer.
- 2018 Talent Show — The annual talent show will be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 30th, 2018. All who are interested in participating please reach out to the Sunday School Principal, Mr. Shibu Thomas.
- 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. Please place children’s books and plastic grocery bags you would like to donate in the marked box downstairs.
- MGOCSM Meeting — The next youth meeting will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Sunny P. Chacko. All youth members are kindly requested to attend.
- MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference — The Annual MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference will be held on Saturday, November 24th at St. Gregorios Valley Stream from 10 AM- 5 PM. Registration is $10 and may be completed online.
- Vans from Queens/Nassau Area for Evening Prayer — We are thinking about starting a van service to bring members to evening prayer on Saturdays. If you are interested please give your name to Dr. Sunil George. If there is enough demand for this service we will make arrangements for this regularly.
- 2018 Christmas Caroling — This year’s Christmas Caroling will take place the weekend of Dec. 15th and 16th, and like last year we will be going as two separate groups. As we get closer to the date we will announce which areas are being covered on which day.
- Christmas Caroling Song Practice — The first song practice for Caroling will take place next Saturday, Nov 10th at 4 pm in the hall. All are encouraged to attend and learn the songs.
Feast of St. Gevarghese Mar Gregorios (Parumala Perunal) — will be celebrated next Sunday, Nov. 4th. Special thanks to everyone that signed up to bring food for the feast. Anyone not bringing food is requested to give donations.
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. Please place children’s books and plastic grocery bags you would like to donate in the marked box downstairs.
MGOCSM Meeting — The next youth meeting will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Sunny P. Chacko. All youth members (ages 13 – 22) are kindly requested to attend.
MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference — The Annual MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference will be held on Saturday, November 24th at St. Gregorios Valley Stream from 10 AM- 5 PM. Registration is $10 and may be completed online.
Winter Summit Registration — This year’s Winter Summit for college and post-graduate members will be held from December 26th – 29th at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center. The last day to register for this conference will be this Thursday, November 1st.
House Visits — We have been doing house visits for the past six months and it has been going well. If you would like to schedule one for your home please reach out to Mr. Stanley Thomas.