CROP Walk – The annual Church World Service’s CROP walk against hunger will be held on Saturday, October 12th at Eisenhower Park. Please see Mrs. Sini Jablonski for more information or view the following link to join the team >> https://www.crophungerwalk.org/eastmeadowny/StThomasLI
Car Wash – Two weeks ago, the FOCUS hosted a car wash and bazaar fundraiser. Special thanks to all those who made food or donated their valuables to sell, those who spent hours washing cars, and especially to Mrs. Sini Jablonski, FOCUS secretary, for leading this event. Through these efforts, the FOCUS was able to fundraise over $2,000 for the parish.
Sandwich Sale – Next Sunday the youth will be hosting a sandwich fundraiser in the basement after service. Sandwiches will be only $5 and meals for $8. Everyone is kindly requested to support and youth members who are available to help assemble sandwiches are asked to please come to church on Saturday at 4:00 pm.
GROW Roundtable – On Saturday, 9/28 from 9am-12pm, the GROW BQLI Roundtable will host Part 2 of their “Wonder Women” faith series at St. Gregorios Cherry Lane Church. The focus will be on exploring life stories and lessons from strong women of the Bible/saints. This will be a great opportunity to learn about exemplary women such as Ruth, Deborah, Esther and their parallels to our lives. Lijin (Kochamma) Thomas will be the main speaker. A crafty activity and lunch will be provided. The registration fee for this event will be $10. Please register at http://tinyurl.com/BQLIWonderWomen
Important Upcoming Parish Events – please keep the following upcoming dates in mind when making plans.
Upcoming General Body Meetings
October 20th: 2020 Parish Elections
November 24th: 2020 Budget
2019 Christmas Caroling Dates
December 7th, 8th and 14th
Monthly Committee Meeting – there will be a monthly scheduled Committee Meeting next Sunday, September 29th, after Holy Qurbana. All Committee Members are kindly requested to attend.
Annual MMVS Conference Registration – today is the last day to give the reduced registration fee of $20 for the annual MMVS Conference. After today it goes to $25. Mrs. Sandhya Stephen will be collecting it today in the basement during lunch.
CROP Walk – The annual Church World Service’s CROP walk against hunger will be held on Saturday, October 12th at Eisenhower Park. Please see Mrs. Sini Jablonski for more information or view the link on the website to join the team.
GROW Roundtable – On Saturday, 9/28 from 9am-12pm, the GROW BQLI Roundtable will host Part 2 of their “Wonder Women” faith series at St. Gregorios Cherry Lane Church. The focus will be on exploring life stories and lessons from strong women of the Bible / saints. This will be a great opportunity to learn about exemplary women such as Ruth, Deborah, Esther and their parallels to our lives. Lijin (Kochamma) Thomas will be the main speaker. A crafty activity and lunch will be provided. The registration fee for this event will be $10. Please register at http://tinyurl.com/BQLIWonderWomen
Important Upcoming Parish Events – please keep the following upcoming dates in mind when making plans.
Upcoming General Body Meetings
October 20th – 2020 Parish Elections
November 24th – 2020 Budget
2019 Christmas Caroling Dates
December 7th, 8th, and 14th
Metropolitan’s Annual Visit – Next Sunday H.G. Zachariah Mor Nicholovos will be conducting Qurbana and be here for his annual visit.
Baby Boy – Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Premna John were blessed with a baby boy, Lucas Joseph, this week. Please keep the baby and the family in your prayers.
Passing of Mr. Varghese Pothachen – the father-in-law of Mr. Cheriyan Abraham and father of Mrs. Susan Cheriyan passed earlier this week. Please keep the bereaving family in your prayers.
Sunday School – First day of Sunday School classes will begin next Sunday, September 15th. Please have all children attend to receive their materials for the upcoming School year. Please keep the Sunday School ministry in your prayers.
Car Wash – The FOCUS and MGOCSM are working together to organize a car wash and sale in order to fundraise for the parish. It is planned for next Sunday September 8th from 1 to 5 pm. All church members are requested to support this venture in order to ensure its success. There will be food items for sale as well as clothing or household items in good condition. If you are interested in donating items please contact Ms. Sini Jablonski no later than this Friday. If you are able to make a food item to sale please contact Emily George.
Sunday SchoolTalent Competition – Talent Competitions will be held on Sunday, September 8th, after Qurbana. Please see Mrs. Leena Palakkaddan or Sunday School Principal for details.
Parish Picnic –The 2019 Parish Picnic will be held next Saturday, August 31st, at Belmont Lake State Park. We will meet at the park at 9AM and all members are requested to bring breakfast. Lunch will be cooked at the park.
School Supply Drive– The youth will be collecting school supplies this month to donate to those in need through the Glen Cove Youth Bureau. Kindly support this drive by placing new supplies in the box downstairs.
Car Wash – The FOCUS and MGOCSM are working together to organize a car wash and sale in order to fundraise for the parish. It is planned for Sunday September 8th from 1 to 5 pm. All church members are requested to support this venture in order to ensure its success. There will be food items for sale as well as clothing or household items in good condition. If you are interested in donating items please see Ms. Sini Jablonski.
Sunday SchoolTalent Competition – Talent Competitions will be held on Sunday, September 8th, after Qurbana. Please see Mrs. Leena Palakkaddan or Sunday School Principal for details.
MMVS Annual Conference – all MMVS Members who would like to attend the annual conference which will be held on Oct. 12th please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese, Mrs. Sandya Thomas, or Mrs. Usha Sam. This year’s conference will be held at our parish, the MMVS will need the help of all members to ensure that the event is successful. Please reach out to the MMVS in regards of how you can be of assistance
Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser – The youth is arranging a fundraiser with Buffalo Wild Wings in Westbury. 10% of all food sales from 4-10 pm on Monday, August 19th will go towards the church. The flyer will be available in the basement.
Monthly Committee Meeting – there will be a monthly scheduled Committee Meeting next Sunday, August 25th, after Holy Qurbana. All Committee Members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
School Supply Drive – The youth will be collecting school supplies this month to donate to those in need through the Glen Cove Youth Bureau. Kindly support this drive by placing new supplies in the box downstairs.
Council of Indian Orthodox Churches Convention – will be held from August 23rd-25th at the auditorium of Our Lady of Snows Roman Catholic Church. All members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
2019 Graduates – All students who graduated from high school or college in 2019 are requested to submit their names in the office.
Sunday School – Talent Competitions will be held on Sunday, September 8th, after Qurbana. Please see Mrs. Leena Palakkaddan or Sunday School Principal for details.
MMVS Annual Conference – all MMVS Members who would like to attend the annual conference which will be held on Oct. 12th please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese, Mrs. Sandya Thomas, or Mrs. Usha Sam.
Feast of the Dormition of St. Mary – we will be celebrating Holy Qurbana for the Feast of Dormition of St. Mary on August 14th at 6:30PM. All members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser – The youth is arranging a fundraiser with Buffalo Wild Wings in Westbury. 10% of all food sales from 4-10 pm on Monday August 19th will go towards the church. The flyer will be posted on the website and available in church next week.
School Supply Drive – The youth will be collecting school supplies this month to donate to those in need through the Glen Cove Youth Bureau. Kindly support this drive by placing new supplies in the box downstairs.
OVBS – As announced previously, our church OVBS will be held this upcoming Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 1pm to 7:30 pm. All Sunday School children, teachers and volunteers are kindly requested to arrive on time both days.
Council of Indian Orthodox Churches Convention – will be held from August 23rd-25th at the auditorium of Our Lady of Snows Roman Catholic Church. All members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
2019 Graduates – All students who graduated from highschool or college in 2019 are requested to submit their names in the office.
MMVS Annual Conference – will be held on October 12th at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, 1009 Unruh Ave, Philadelphia. The registration fee for the conference is $20, and our parish will be subsidizing the transportation fee. Those who are interested should contact Mary Varghese, Sandya Thomas, and Usha Sam.
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 tomorrow at 6:30 PM. All members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
Feast of the Dormition of St. Mary – we will be celebrating Holy Qurbana for the Feast of Dormition of St. Mary on August 14th at 6:30 PM. All members are kindly 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.
Car Wash – The MGOCSM and FOCUS are working together to organize a car wash and sale in order to fundraise for the parish. It will be held on Sunday, August 18th from 1 to 5 pm. All church members are requested to support this venture in order to ensure its success. There will be food items for sale as well as clothing or household items in good condition. If you are interested in donating items please see Ms. Sini Jablonski.
Council of Indian Orthodox Churches Convention – will be held from August 23rd-25th at the auditorium of Our Lady of Snows Roman Catholic Church. All members are kindly requested to make arrangements to attend.
Parish Picnic – The 2019 Parish Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 31st, and all members are requested to make arrangements to attend.
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 for7/20 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.
FYC 2019 – if any anyone who registered for the 2019 Family & Youth Conference didn’t get their souvenir please contact the Secretary.
Baby Boy – Mr. & Mrs.Nitin & Seethal Raju were blessed with a baby boy, Lucas George Raju, this week. Please keep the baby and the family in your prayers.
Monthly Committee Meeting – there will be a monthly scheduled Committee Meeting today, after Holy Qurbana. All committee members are kindly requested to attend.
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.
