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Weekly Announcements – 12/04/16

  1. Nativity Lent – We are in the season of the Nativity lent. I hope the cooks of the house makes dishes that are conducive for lent. As we abstain from food, let us add prayer and reading of the scriptures to our lives. Let us train to keep our bodies and our minds sober during these days. It is also the appropriate time for confession.
  1. Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner – Last Sunday we had our Youth/FOCUS Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner.  Please see the post on the Potluck Dinner and the Photos page for pictures from the event.
  1. Christmas Caroling – We will being Christmas Caroling this afternoon. All those who are able to come kindly.  The schedule for areas being visted are posted in the parish hall bulletin board.
  1. Sunday School UNICEF Collection – I am pleased to announce that our Sunday school children raised $222.07 towards UNICEF. This money will be used to help provide food, clean water, and healthcare for children around the world. Special thanks to all the children parents and Sunday school children that participated.
  1. Sunday School Christmas Tree Gift Program – The area Sunday school will be participating in a Christmas tree gift program with the Salvation Army. Our Church has been assigned to buy 15 gifts for the program. If you are interested in purchasing a gift, please contact the Sunday school principal or Vice principal.
  1. Orma Qurbana for Barnabas Thirumeni – This Thursday, Dec 8th evening, our parish will be hosting the diocesan commemoration of 4th memorial of H.G Mathews Mar Barnabas. Evening prayer will begin at 6:30pm. All are requested to attend.
  1. General Body Meeting – On Sunday, December 18th we will be having the parish General Body to the elect the new Governing body members for the year 2017. All eligible members are requested to attend.
  1. FOCUS Meeting – This Friday we will be having our FOCUS Meeting at 7pm at the residence of Sinu and Giby Jacob. All FOCUS Members are requested to attend. Kindly bring your Shehimo books and Beginning to Pray books.
  1. FOCUS Nation 2017 will be held from Thursday February 9th through Sunday, February 12th, 2017 at Camp Allen in Houston Texas. The Theme of the Conference will be “Becoming Human: A Journey through Orthodox Spirituality”. The Main speaker of the Conference will be Rev. Fr. Abraham (Abey) George. He is the asst. Vicar of St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Long Island. Registration is currently open. Those interested kindly register online by using the following link, FOCUS Nation 2017.
  1. Christmas  Schedule – Special Christmas Evening prayer will be held on December 24th at 6:30pm. Christmas Service on Christmas day will begin at 7am.
  1. Annual Talent Show – The annual talent show will be held on Friday, December 30th at 6:00pm. Mark your calendars and those who are interested in performing the 30th kindly reach out to Danniya Samuel or Emily George.
  1. Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center
    • Each family should donate a minimum of $2000 (within 3 year span)
    • Loans accepted up to 3% interest. We were directed by Thirumeni to collect as a parish for the Dukrono of Valiya Thirumeni December 11th, Sunday.
    • The funds should be send in to the Aramana by Thursday, December 15th.
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The Annual FOCUS and MGOCSM Thanksgiving Dinner

On November 27th, Sunday evening the youth hosted its Annual FOCUS and MGOCSM Thanksgiving Dinner. The evening began with vespers from the Shehimo followed by a Thanksgiving message by Nevin Joseph. He spoke about the importance of giving thanks to God and that we shouldn’t just thank him when we receive a favorable result but prior to receiving that result. He also spoke about importance of thanking God for the mercy he has shown us throughout our lives.

After the message, the youth participated in dinner and fellowship in the Parish Hall. The youth also participated in a Mannequin Challenge and two charity events during dinner. In the first event, gently used jeans were cut out into different shapes to make shoes for children in Africa, through the Sole Hope organization. In the second event, fleece blankets were cut and tied together to make throw blankets for those in homeless shelters. We would like to thank both our Achen’s for their guidance and presence during this event. Thank you to all our FOCUS and MGOCSM members who made this event possible.  Click here to see Photos from the event.

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Weekly Announcements – 11/27/16

  1. The Lent of Nativity, starts on Thursday, December 1st. 
  1. The Annual FOCUS/MGOCSM Youth Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner was held on November 27th at 4:30pm in our church. We started with evening prayer and then we had charity activity stations and fun activities/games as well.
  1. A special General Body meeting will be held next Sunday after service to elect members for the Malankara Association. All eligible members are request to attend the meeting.
  1. On Thursday, December 8th, we will be having the Orma Qurbana for the Late Lamented H.G. Mathew Mar Barnabas. All are kindly requested to attend. Evening prayer will begin at 6:30pm.
  1. Funds for the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, should be collected from all parishes by Sunday, December 11th.
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Weekly Announcements – 11/20/16

  1. St. Bernards RC Church Visits – Last Sunday afternoon. We had the St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church of Levittown, NY visit us. We had about 80 people. I received a thank you email from Diane, appreciating the parish for being so welcoming and shared how much they all enjoyed and appreciated visiting us. Special thanks for all who volunteered for the event.  Please see the post from last week for more information: St. Bernards RC Church Visits
  2. Mrs. Roshini Mathew 40th – This past Tuesday was 40th day of remembrance of our beloved Roshni, we will be offering incense at the cemetery this afternoon.
  3. Altar Servers Training – Our next Altar Servers Training will be held next Sunday, Nov 27th right after Sunday school. All Altar Servers are requested to attend.
  4. Annual Youth Potluck – Next Sunday, the 27th, the FOCUS and the Youth will be having a Potluck Dinner here at Church from 4:30pm till 7pm. It will be a time for all of the FOCUS and Youth to come together to spend time in fellowship. We will be having charity activity stations and fun activities/games as well. To sign up for items you wish to bring kindly contact Manoj Varghese
  5. Christmas Carol Song Practice – We will be beginning Christmas Carol Song practice. Once the schedule for the house visits are finalized it will be announced soon.
  6. Orma of Barnabas Thirumeni – Thursday, Dec 8th we will be celebrating the 4th Dukrono (Orma) of Barnabas Thirumeni. Evening prayer will begin at 6:30pm. All are requested to make arrangements to attend.
  7. FOCUS Meeting – Our next FOCUS Meeting will be held on Dec 9th, Friday at 7pm at the residence of Mr. Sinu and Giby Jacob. All FOCUS Members are requested to attend.
  8. MGOCSM Faith Study – Our next MGOCSM Faith Study Series will be on Dec 23rd.
  9. Vailyachen & Kochamma – God –Willing Valiyachen and Kochamma will return this Tuesday from India. Let us uphold in our prayers for their safe return.
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Weekly Announcements – 11/13/16

  1. The Altar Servers meeting will be held today after Sunday school. All Altar servers are requested to attend.
  2. MMVS is having their food sale today. Kindly support them by purchasing the food they have set up downstairs for us. Special thanks to all of the Samajam member for arranging this sale.
  3. MGOCSM is participating in a food drive with the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead. Parents and youth kindly participate in this Charity event since we in the season of Thanksgiving.
  4. This Saturday, November 19th, there will be and MGOCSM– OCYM alumni meeting held at St. Mary’s Linden Church at 9:30am-12:30pm. The meeting will be presided by our Diocesan Metropolitan, H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos. For more details kindly look at the  event flyer below.
  5. The FOCUS and the MGOCGM will be having a Potluck Dinner at Church on November 27th from 4:30pm till 7pm. It will be a time for all of the FOCUS and Youth to come together to spend time in fellowship. We will be having charity activity stations and fun activities/games as well. To sign up for items you wish to bring kindly contact Manoj Varghese.                                                                                                           mgocsm-ocym-alumni-page-001
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Weekly Announcements – 11/06/16

  1. FOCUS Meeting will he held this Friday, November 11th at 7pm at the residence of Alex and Tigi Abraham. All FOCUS members are requested to attend.
  2. Altar Servers Meeting – The next Altar servers meeting will be held on Sunday, November 13th after Sunday School. All Alter servers are requested to attend.
  3. The MGOCSM of our parish will be participating in a food drive with the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
  4. MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference – Will be held on Saturday, November 26th from 9am to 4pm. It will be held at St. George Orthodox Church in Fairless Hills, PA. The main speaker of the conference will be Rev. Fr. Vijay Thomas. All MGOCSM members kindly make arrangements to attend the conference. Please see the flyer below.

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Weekly Announcements – 10/30/16

  1. FOCUS Meeting – Our next FOCUS Meeting will he held on Friday, November 11th at 7pm at the residence of Alex and Tigi Abraham. All FOCUS members are requested to attend.
  2. Altar Servers Meeting – The next Alter servers meeting will be held on Sunday, November 13th after Sunday School. All Alter servers are requested to attend.
  3. MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference – Will be held on Saturday, November 26th from 9am to 4pm. It will be held at St. George Orthodox Church in Fairless Hills, PA. The Main speaker of the conference will be Rev. Fr. Vijay Thomas. All MGOCSM members kindly make arrangements to attend the conference. Please see the flyer below
  4. “Christmas in November” – The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of East Meadow is having their “Christmas in November Sale” on Saturday, November 5 from 10am-4:30pm. They are selling quality handmade gifts from selected craft and gift vendors. They will be offering light refreshments and a raffle auction. It is free admission. Those who are interested in attending this event please see the flyer for more
  5. Parumala Perunal – Just a reminder that next Sunday, Nov 6th we will the celebrating the Perunal of Parumala Thirumeni.
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Passing of Mrs. Roshni M. Mathew 

On behalf of all the members of St. Thomas, Long Island we would like to announce the passing of one of our loving members, Mrs. Roshni M. Mathew. Roshni was an active member of the parish among the MGOCSM & FOCUS. She is survived by her husband Detective Philip Mathew and son Christian.

Viewing & Funeral Services will be at:

St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church

110 Schoolhouse Road

Levittown, NY 11756

Viewing: Sunday October 9th, 2016 at 3:30PM – 8:30PM
Funeral Service: Monday October 10th, 2016 at 8:30AM

Interment following church services at:

All Saints Cemetery

855 Middle Neck Rd.

Kings Point, NY 1102

We express our deepest condolences to the grieving family at this difficult time. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and we request your continued prayers for our departed Roshni, and the grieving family and friends.

A live stream of the funeral can be found at Soji Media 

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Weekly Announcements – 10/2/2016

  1. Area Sunday School Competitions – were held this weekend. Special thanks to all the volunteers, the youth, the parents and all those who were present to show their support and help on both Friday and Saturday.
    • Congratulations to Sonia Joseph for winning 1st Prize for English Solo Song competition.
  2. MMVS Quiz Review – on Saturday, October 8th, The area Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam will be hosting a question and answer Review Session at St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Cherry Lane from 10am-12pm. This will be in preparation for the Bible Quiz Competition that will be held at the MMVS Annual Conference on October 15th.
  3. Altar Servers Meeting – will be held next Sunday after refreshments.
  4. FOCUS Meeting – will be held this Friday, October 7th at 7pm at the Residence of Mr. & Mrs. Alex and Tigi Abraham. All FOCUS members are requested to attend. Kindly bring your Sheehimo Books for evening prayer.
  5. MGOCSM Faith Study – series will be held on Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm.
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Weekly Annoucements – 9/25/16

  1. The MMVS Bible study will be postponed to another week because of the parish committee meeting.
  2. The Parish General Body meeting will be held next Sunday, October 2nd,  after refreshments. All eligible members are requested to attend.
  3. Our Next MGOCSM Faith Study series will be held on Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm.
  4. This Friday, September 30th , the area MGOCSM is having a youth night (TGILF) at St. Basil’s Franklin Square from 7pm-9pm.
  5. MGOCSM Back to School retreat is cancelled (Scheduled for Oct 15). Oct 28th Friday evening: Fall Retreat. Details to follow
  6. Altar Servers Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 9th after refreshments.
  7. FOCUS Meeting will be held on Friday, October 7th at 7pm.
  8. Sunday School Area Competition will be held this Saturday, October 1st . All youth and FOCUS are requested to come Friday night (from 5pm onwards) and Saturday (7am- registration starts at 7:30am).
  9. Kindly make arrangements to support the new ministry of the diocese: Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center. See the flyer below.