Parish Perunal – Reminder, we will be celebrating our Parish Perunal with evening prayer on Fri, July 2nd at 6:30pm and Holy Qurbana on Sat, July 3rd at 8am. All members are kindly requested to make a donation of $100 for the perunal. Please give your donation to the Treasurer this week. The form to sign-up for Holy Qurbana on Saturday, has been sent out for those who wish to participate. Be sure to register as soon as possible, so that there is an accurate headcount for food.
Phases of Reopening – As NY lifts restrictions, we will begin to open up the church in phases. Starting with Holy Qurbana on July 4th, there will no longer be a sign-up process and guests are welcome to attend. 100% capacity will be allowed in the sanctuary and lobby. However, everyone is still required to wear masks at all times. We also ask that families still sit together and try to maintain a seat or two distance from each other. Kaimuth will go back to the normal process. General absolution will remain in place. The basement will not be opened for full use yet and there will be no post-church activities. We will continue to lift restrictions, phase by phase.
Monthly Prayer Meeting – This month’s online prayer meeting will be Sun, June 27th at 4:30PM for the entire parish via Zoom. The link will be texted out later this week.
Feast of St. Peter & St. Paul – will be held this Mon, June 28that 6:30pm. No sign-up is required. All those who wish to participate are welcome.
Annual Subscriptions (Half-Year) – Members are requested to submit half of their annual subscriptions by June 30th, along with Catholicate Day and Diocesan Day dues owed.
Parish Perunal – Reminder, we will be celebrating our Parish Perunal with evening prayer on Fri, July 2nd at 6:30pm and Holy Qurbana on Sat, July 3rd at 8am. All members are kindly requested to make a donation of $100 for the perunal. Please give your donation to the Treasurer as soon as possible. Sign-up will be required for Holy Qurbana on Saturday. There will be a form sent out later in the week for those who wish to participate.
Sign-Up Process – The sign-up process will continue for a little while longer. During that time, please be sure to register as soon as possible, so that there can be an accurate headcount to plan for food orders and services accordingly. For cancellations, please notify the Secretary as early as possible since that affects the headcount, as well.
The Fast of the Twelve Apostles (13-day Lent) – The 13-day Lent begins this Wed, June 16th till the 29th. All members are kindly requested to observe.
Annual Diocesan Assembly of the Northeast American Diocese – The Annual Diocesan Assembly of our Diocese will be held on Sat, June 19th, at our parish. Please keep the Diocesan Assembly in your prayers.
Parish Perunal – We will be celebrating our Parish Perunal with evening prayer on Fri, July 2nd at 6:30pm and Holy Qurbana on Sat, July 3rd at 8am. All members are kindly requested to make a donation of $100 for the perunal. Please give your donation to the Treasurer as soon as possible.
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 Sun, June 20th at 7pm through Zoom. Rev. Fr. George Cherian (Dileep Achen), Vicar of St. John’s, Bellerose, NY, will be the main speaker.
Please be sure to follow the direction of committee members and sit where you are directed. Due to limitations of seating, with requirements to maintain 6 feet distance, it is important that everyone follows the instructions provided.
A reminder, we ask that everyone arrives by 8:30am. Please be mindful that the committee members are waiting to seat everyone and it is also a distraction to the congregation once Qurbana begins.
MGOCSM Meeting –There will be a youth meeting held Sunday, May 30th at 4:30pm. All youth members are kindly requested to attend. Please refer to GroupMe for the Zoom link.
MMVS Food Drive – Reminder that the MMVS of this parish, along with the BQLI area, will be collecting canned goods and dried food to help those who are in need due to the pandemic. For those who wish to donate, there will be a box located in the lobby until Sunday, May 30th.
Feast of Pentecost –will be celebrated Sunday, May 23rd. Lilio prayer will begin at 7am and morning prayer at 7:30am. H.G. Zachariah Nickolovas will be conducting Holy Qurbana at the parish for his annual visit. The form to sign up for Sunday’s service was sent out as a link via text message on Monday.
Monthly Prayer Meeting – This month’s online prayer meeting will be held Sunday, May 23rd at 4:30PM for the entire parish via Zoom. The link will be texted out later this week.
MGOCSM Meeting –There will be a youth meeting Sunday, May 30th at 4:30pm. All youth members are kindly requested to attend. Please refer to GroupMe for the Zoom link.
MMVS Food Drive – Reminder that the MMVS of this parish, along with the BQLI area, will be collecting canned goods and dried food to help those who are in need due to the pandemic. For those who wish to donate, there will be a box located in the lobby until May 30th.
Feast of Ascension – will be held this Wednesday, May 12that 6:30pm. No sign-up is required. All those who wish to participate are welcome.
Feast of Pentecost –will be celebrated Sunday, May 23rd. Lilio prayer will begin at 7am and morning prayer at 7:30am. H.G. Zachariah Nickolovas will be conducting Holy Qurbana at the parish for his annual visit. Since it is a Sunday, there will be the usual sign-up process.
MMVS Food Drive – The MMVS of this parish, along with the BQLI area, will be collecting canned goods and dried food to help those who are in need due to the pandemic. For those who wish to donate, there will be a box located in the lobby until May 30th.
Combined Monthly Retreat & Prayer Day – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its next monthly retreat and prayer day Sunday, May 16th at 7pm through Zoom. Rev. Fr. John Thomas Alummoottil (Vicar of St. Mary’s, Jackson Heights, NY) will be the main speaker. All members are kindly requested to attend the event.
Holy Qurbana Sign-Up – The form to sign up for Sunday’s service was sent out as a link via text message on Monday. Once we have reached capacity, the form will be closed and the link will not work. Each household should sign up only once. You will see a confirmation on the next page after you submit it. If you have any questions, please contact the Secretary.
MMVS Food Drive – The MMVS of this parish, along with the BQLI area, will be collecting canned goods and dried food to help those who are in need due to the pandemic. For those who wish to donate, there will be a box located in the lobby, starting May 2nd until May 30th.
MGOCSM Hymnography Workshop – The MGOCSM of BQLI will be having a Hymnography Workshop on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 via Zoom. Rev. Fr. Dr. M. P. George will present on the theme ‘Hymnography of the Church’. Please use the following link to register: tinyurl.com/Hymnography2021.
Combined Monthly Retreat & Prayer Day – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its next monthly retreat and prayer day on Sunday, May 16th at 7pm through Zoom. Rev. Fr. John Thomas Alummoottil (Vicar of St. Mary’s, Jackson Heights, NY) will be the main speaker. All members are kindly requested to attend the event.
40th Day Orma – There will be Holy Qurbana conducted on Thursday, April 29th at 8:30 AM for the 40th-day orma of Achen. Sign-up will be required. A form was sent out Sunday for those who wish to participate. Please be sure to register as soon as possible, so that we can have an accurate headcount.
41st Day Orma – There will be Holy Qurbana conducted on Saturday, May 1st at 8:30 AM for the 41st day in memory of Achen, hosted by the family. After Qurbana, there will be a memorial meeting. Packaged refreshments will also be handed out at the end. The family would like to extend an invitation to the parishioners. For those who wish to participate, please reach out to Kochamma and the family.
Holy Qurbana Sign-Up – The form to sign up for Sunday’s service was sent out as a link via text message on Monday. Once we have reached capacity, the form will be closed and the link will not work. Each household should sign up only once. You will see a confirmation on the next page after you submit it. If you have any questions, please contact the Secretary.
Baby Girl – Mr. Koshy & Mrs. Lali Daniel were blessed with a baby granddaughter, Talia Elise Daniel, Sunday, April 18th. Please keep the baby and family in your prayers.
Housekeeping Requests –
For those who have forgotten their jackets at church, please be sure to collect them in the next few weeks. The coat racks will be moved once it is warmer, to create more space.
Reminder, before entering the sanctuary, please place your shoes on the shelves, rather than the floor. It will provide more space and cause less congestion during dismissal, especially if there is food handed out.
Combined Monthly Retreat & Prayer Day – The Council of Indian Orthodox Churches of Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island will be conducting its next monthly retreat and prayer day on Sunday, May 16th at 7 pm through Zoom. Rev. Fr. John Thomas Alummoottil (Vicar of St. Mary’s, Jackson Heights, NY) will be the main speaker. All members are kindly requested to attend the event.
Monthly Prayer Meeting – We will begin our monthly video interactive prayer meetings again. The next meeting will be Sunday, April 25th at 4:30PM for the entire parish via Zoom. The link will be sent out later this week.
Holy Qurbana Sign-Up – The form to sign up for Sunday’s service was sent out as a link via text message on Monday. Once we have reached capacity, the form will be closed and the link will not work. Each household should sign up only once. You will see a confirmation on the next page after you submit. If you have any questions, please contact the Secretary.
Housekeeping Request – Before entering the sanctuary, please place your shoes on the shelves, rather than the floor. It will provide more space and cause less congestion during dismissal, especially if there is food handed out.
