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Weekly Announcements – 07/01/2018

  1. Basketball Tournament– Special thanks to Youth members for organizing the event and all the parents that helped out to make the event a success.  Check out pictures for the tournament: 2018 Tournament Pics
  2. 2018 Parish Perunal– Our Parish Perunal will be held on Friday, July 6th and Saturday July 7th. Friday evening we will evening prayer followed by a devotional address. Saturday morning at 8am we will begin morning prayer followed by Holy Qurbana. All are requested to attend.
  3. 2018 Parish Picnic – This year’s picnic will be held on Saturday July 14th, 2018 at Belmont State Park. We encourage all members to participate on this day of fellowship.
  4. Half-Yearly Dues – just a friendly reminder that first six months of the year are over, please see the Treasurer to review any outstanding dues.
2018 AJM Basketball Tournament
2018 STYL Presents: AJM Basketball Tournament

 

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS – 06/24/2018

  1. Passing of Mr. P.I. John – Mr. P.I John passed away last Tuesday, June 19th, and funeral services were conducted on Saturday, June 23rd.  Please keep the bereaving family in your prayers.
  2. Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul –  Holy Qurbana for the end of the fast and to celebrate the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul will be held on Thursday, June 28th at 6:30 pm.
  3. Basketball Tournament – The STYL Presents: Anil John Memorial Basketball Tournament is coming up next Saturday at Island Garden Gym. As every year, the success of this tournament is due to the combined efforts of not only the youth and FOCUS, but also the parents, so the presence and support of all church members are kindly requested.
  4. Tournament Meeting – The day before the tournament, Friday, June 29th, there will be a meeting at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Cherian Abraham at 7 pm. This will be our last meeting before the actual tournament so it is especially important that all youth members make an effort to attend.
  5. STYL BBQ – As every year, we will be having a youth barbecue the day after the tournament. This year it will be at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Juby Thomas on Sunday, July 1st at 2 pm.
  6. Parish Perunal – Our Parish Perunal will be held on Friday, July 6th and Saturday, July 7th. Friday evening we will be having evening prayer followed by a devotional address. Saturday morning at 8 am we will begin morning prayer followed by Holy Qurbana. All are requested to attend.
  7. 2018 Parish Picnic – This year’s picnic will be held on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 at Belmont State Park. We encourage all members to participate on this day of fellowship.
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Passing of Mr. P.I. John

With great sadness we wish to inform you of the falling asleep of Mr. P.I. John. The wake and funeral service arrangements are as follows:

WAKE
June 22nd from 3pm to 9pm
St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church
110 Schoolhouse Road, Levittown NY 11756

FUNERAL SERVICE
June 23rd at 8am
St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church
110 Schoolhouse Road, Levittown NY 11756

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P.I. John
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS – 06/17/2018

  1. Apostles Lent – We are now in the season of Lent of the Holy Apostles. Let us spend time in reading the scriptures, in fasting as well as prayer. Holy Qurbana for the end of the fast and for the celebration the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul will be held on Thursday, June 28th at 6:30 pm.
  2. Blood Drive –The blood drive was held here, at the church, yesterday and people from this parish as well as the community came out to donate. Around 17 pints of blood were collected which could save up to 51 lives! Special thanks to all those who came to donate and volunteer!
  3. Basketball Tournament – The STYL Presents: Anil John Memorial Basketball Tournament is coming up on Saturday, June 30th at Island Garden Gym. As every year, the success of this event is due to the combined efforts of not only the youth and FOCUS, but also the parents, so the presence and support of all church members are kindly requested.
  4. MGOCSM Meeting – The next MGOCSM meeting will be held this Friday, June 22nd at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Shibu & Sumini Thomas. All youth members are kindly requested to attend.
  5. Hadootho – The Philadelphia area MGOCSM is hosting Hadootho, a 3-day camp, at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center from July 4th – 7th. The theme for this year’s camp is “Trust the Process” and it will be led by the main speaker, Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander. The cost for this camp is $125 and registration must be completed online by June 30th. For more information please see Ms. Sonia Joseph or Mr. Joshua Mathew.
  6. Sunday School Announcements
    1. Centralized Exams – Centralized exams for grades 5, 8, 10 and TTC exams will be held on next week (6/24) at St. Gregorios church Cherry Lane, Floral Park.
    2. Area OVBS – Students who are still interested to participate in Diocese area OVBS contact Principal/Asst. Principal, which will be on July 11 to 13th at Our Lady of Lourdes RC church, Queens Village.
  7. Half-Yearly Dues – Just a friendly reminder that first six months of the year are almost over, please see the Treasurer to review any outstanding dues.
  8. Monthly Committee Meeting – we will having our monthly committee meeting this Saturday, June 23rd at 4pm. All committee members are kindly requested to attend.

  9. 2018 Parish Picnic – This year’s picnic will be held on Saturday, July 14th, 2018.

    Our Parishioners Who Participated in the Blood Drive
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Weekly Announcements – 06/10/2018

  1. Passing of Mrs. Rahelamma Varghese – With great sadness we regret to inform of the passing of Mrs. Rahelamma Varghese, the mother of Mrs. Elizabeth Panicker and Mr. Solomon Varghese. She is survived by her nine children and their families. The funeral service will be conducted next Tuesday in India. Please keep the bereaving family in your prayers.
  2. FOCUS Meeting – the next FOCUS meeting will be held on the coming Friday, June 15 at 7pm at the residence of Mr. Bills & Nancy Varghese. All FOCUS members are kindly requested to attend.
  3. MGOCSM Meeting – the next MGOCSM meeting will be held on Friday, June 22nd at 5:30pm at the residence of Mr. Shibu Thomas. All MGOCSM members are kindly requested to attend.
  4. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross here on next Saturday, June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. If you have not yet done so please schedule an appointment to donate today.
  5. Sunday School Announcements
    • Last day of 2017-18 SS class will be on June 17th. And SS Final exams will be on June 17th.
    • If any students are interested in attending the Area-level OVBS please speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
  6. Half-Yearly Dues – just a friendly reminder that first six months of the year are almost over, please see the Treasurer to review any outstanding dues.
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Weekly Announcements – 06/03/2018

  1. FOCUS Meeting – the next FOCUS meeting will be held on Friday, June 15 at 7pm. All FOCUS members are kindly requested to attend.
  2. MGOCSM Meeting – the next MGOCSM meeting will be held on Friday, June 22nd at 7pm. All MGOCSM members are kindly requested to attend.
  3. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross here on Saturday June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. Please see Mr. Swagath Thomas or Ms. Ruth Abraham for more information and to schedule an appointment to donate.
  4. Sunday School Announcements
    • Parish Level assigned competition will be taking place next Sunday, June 10. All students who are interested in participating please speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal.
    • If any students are interested in attending the Area-level OVBS please speak to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

 

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Weekly Announcements – 05/27/2018

  1. MGOCSM Virtual Meeting – In order to address the questions which were not able to be answered at the Aramana visit due to limited time, we will be having a meeting via Google Hangout this Friday June 1st at 7 pm. All youth and FOCUS are encouraged to log on and join the conversation via a link that will be posted on the GroupMe.
  2. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in association with the American Red Cross here on Saturday June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. Please see Mr. Swagath Thomas or Ms. Ruth Abraham for more information and to schedule an appointment to donate.
  3. Monthly Committee Meeting – There will be a Committee Meeting today after service. All Committee Members are kindly requested to attend.
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Weekly Announcements – 05/20/2018

  1. House Blessing – For those who have not signed up for a day for their house blessing, kindly reach out to Stanley Thomas and see which days are available within the the upcoming months.
  2. MMVS Trip – MMVS in the Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island planning to visit Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Connecticut on June 13th . The bus fare will be $40 per head. Those who are interested please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese or Mrs. Sandya Thomas.
  3. MGOCSM Meeting – There will be an MGOCSM meeting this Friday, May 25th at 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. Vinod Abraham. All youth members are requested to attend.
  4. Lancaster Trip – There are only a few more seats remaining for this year’s Lancaster trip! We will be seeing the new show at Sight and Sound Theater titled Jesus on Tuesday August 21st. If you are interested in attending please see Ms. Emily George at your earliest to reserve your seat.
  5. Blood Drive – We will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Saturday June 16th from 11 am to 4 pm. If you are interested in donating please see Swagath Thomas or Ruth Abraham for more information.
  6. Monthly Committee Meeting – There will be a Committee Meeting next Sunday, May 27th, after service. All Committee Members are kindly requested to attend.
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Weekly Announcements – 05/13/2018

  1. House Blessing – For those who have not signed up for a day for their house blessing, kindly reach out to Stanley and see which days are available within the the upcoming months.
  2. MMVS Trip – MMVS in the Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island planning to visit Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Connecticut on June 13th . The bus fare will be $40 per head. Those who are interested please contact Mrs. Mary Varghese or Mrs. Sandya Thomas.
  3. MGOCSM Meeting – There will be an MGOCSM meeting on Friday May 25th at 5:30 pm at the residence of Mr. Vinod Abraham. All youth members are requested to attend.
  4. Lancaster Trip – There are only about ten seats remaining for this year’s Lancaster trip! We will be seeing the new show at Sight and Sound Theater titled Jesus on Tuesday August 21st. If you are interested in attending please see Emily George at your earliest to reserve your seat. The cost for bus and ticket fare is $94 for adults and $64 for children and money is requested by June 24th the latest.
  5. Next Sunday Change in Schedule – May 20th: Since next Sunday we will be celebrating the Feast of Pentecost, morning prayer will begin at 7:30am. All are requested to attend service on a timely manner.
  6. PI John’s Book – if any church members did not receive a copy of Mr. P I Johns book, please give your names to Dr. Joshi John to receive a book. This is for all church families whether you came to the function or not.

Happy Mother’s Day!
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Weekly Announcements – 05/06/2018

  1. Feast of Ascension – we will be celebrating the Feast of Ascension on this coming Wednesday, May 9th. Evening Prayer will start at 6:30PM, followed by Holy Qurbana.