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Weekly Announcements – 06/04/2017

  1. FOCUS Trip – to St. Tikhon’s and HTRC was a great success. Special thanks to all those who attended. We had about 16 people including children who attend the trip. You can view the pictures of the trip on the Photos Page.
  2. MMVS Fasting Prayer Meeting – this Friday, June 9th from 10am- Noon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham K Yohannan and Rosemary Yohannan. These prayer meetings will be held every Friday. Those who are available that day are requested to attend.
  3. Navathi Celebration – The members of St. Gregorios Orthodox Church cordially invite you to participate in the Navathi celebration of our beloved father in Christ Very Rev. Fr.​ ​Dr. P. S. Samuel Cor-Episcopos. Kindly see the attached flyer for details.
  4. MGOCSM Meeting – our next meeting will be held on Saturday, June 17th at 4pm at the Church. At MGOCSM members are requested to attend. A friendly reminder to bring your Courage to Pray books.
  5. FOCUS Meeting – our next meeting will be held on June 23rd at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cheriyan Abraham and Susan Cheriyan .
  6. New Holy Qurbana Books – are ready for release. Pre-order forms will be sent out this week. Each book costs $15. If you are interested in purchasing your own copy kindly see Sinu Jacob, the treasurer.
  7. Family and Youth Conference – registration is still open because of a few cancellations. If you are planning to attend, kindly do so as soon as possible. Kindly send in your checks as soon as you register.
  8. STYL Basketball Tournament – will be held on Saturday, July 1st at Island Garden Gym.
  9. Parish Perunal – the Feast of St. Thomas will be held on Friday, July 7th and Saturday, July 8th. We will be having Rev. Fr. Paulose Peter, Vicar of St. Mary’s White Plains Church as our main speaker. Kindly make arrangements to attend.
  10. Parish Picnic – will be held on Saturday July 22. All are requested to attend

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FOCUS Trip To St. Tikhons & HTRC

The FOCUS members along with Fr. Abraham (Abey) George took a trip to St Tikhon’s Orthodox Monastery & Seminary. We got a tour of the monastery church, seminary, museum and the grounds.  The trip was very enlightening and taught us much about the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and its commonalities with Malankara Orthodox Church.

We stopped by the newly purchased Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center (HTRC) as it was only 20 miles from St. Tikhons.  HTRC will be a great asset for the people of the diocese in the years to come.  Please see the Photos page for more pictures from the trip.

 

 

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Weekly Announcements – 05/28/2017

  1. Feast of Pentecost – Next Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost. We will be starting Morning Prayer at 7:30am.
  2. Parish Committee Meeting – There will be a Parish committee meeting on Sunday June 4th after service. All Committee members are requested to attend this meeting.
  3. MMVS Prayer Meeting – The MMVS Prayer meeting Friday, June 9th from 10am – 12pm at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham K Yohannan and Rosemary Yohannan. Those who are available that day are requested to attend.
  4. GROW Conference – A friendly reminder regarding GROW Conference. It will be held on June 24th Saturday at HTRC. The speaker for the conference is Rev. Fr. Sujit Thomas. If you have not registered yet kindly do so as soon as possible.
  5. New Holy Qurbana Books – are ready for release. Pre-order forms are sent out to the parish. Each book costs $15. If you are interested in purchasing your own copy kindly see Mr. Sinu Jacob, the Treasurer.
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Weekly Announcements – 05/21/2017

  1. Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center – Last Monday the Diocese acquired the 320-acre property in Dalton Pennsylvania. The former Fatima Renewal Center is now known as the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center. Kindly continue to pray and support this new ministry of the Diocese.
  2. New Born Baby Girl – Kindly join us in congratulating Dr. Finny and Anila George on their new born baby girl, Maya Teresa George. Let us keep the newborn and the family in our prayers. Let us keep the new born and her family members in our prayers.
  3. Feast of the Ascension – We will be celebrating the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord this Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30pm. H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, our Diocesan Metropolitan will be the main celebrant. All are requested to attend.
  4. MMVS Parent and Couples Conference – will be held this Saturday, May 27th at St. Stephens Midland Park Church in NJ. Please contact the Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam Secretary Mary Varghese or Treasurer Sandya Thomas for more details.
  5. FOCUS Meeting – There will be a FOCUS Meeting on this Friday, May 26th at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ajith and Rebu Thomas. All FOCUS members are requested to attend.
  6. FOCUS Trip – FOCUS is taking a trip to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary on Monday, May 29th. FOCUS members and whoever are interested in attending kindly inform Sunil George or Alex Abraham at your earliest convenience.
  7. New Holy Qurbana Books – are ready for release. Pre-order forms are sent out to the parish. Each book costs $15. If you are interested in purchasing your own copy kindly see Sinu Jacob, the treasurer.
  8. STYL Basketball Tournament – there will be a STYL Basketball Tournament meeting next Sunday May 28th after Sunday school, all youth and FOCUS are requested to attend.
  9. Parish Committee Meeting – There will be a Parish committee meeting on Sunday June 4th after service. All Committee members are requested to attend this meeting.
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Passing of Kevin Mathew

It is with great sadness that we wish to inform you of the passing of Kevin Mathew. He is survived by his parents Mr. Abraham O. Mathew & Mrs. Suja Mathew, and siblings Julia Mathew and Jason Mathew.  Please see the wake & funereal details below.

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Weekly Announcements – 05/14/2017

  1. The Passing of Kevin Mathew ­– It is with great sadness that we wish to inform you of the passing of Kevin Mathew. He is survived by his parents Mr. Abraham O. Mathew & Mrs. Suja Mathew, and siblings Julia Mathew and Jason Mathew.
  2. MMVS Parent and Couples Conference – will be held on Saturday, May 27th at St. Stephens Midland Park Church in NJ. Please contact the Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam Secretary Mary Varghese or Treasurer Sandya Thomas for more details. Please see the flyer below for more details.
  3. Feast of the Ascension – We will be celebrating the Feast of Ascension of our Lord on Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30pm. H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, our Diocesan Metropolitan will be the main celebrant. All are requested to attend.
  4. FOCUS Trip – FOCUS is planning a trip to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary on Monday, May 29th. FOCUS members and whoever are interested in attending kindly inform Sunil George or Alex Abraham at your earliest convenience.
  5. MGOCSM Meeting – There will be a MGOCSM meeting this Saturday at 4pm at the Church. Valiyachen will be leading the meeting. All MGOCSM members are requested to attend.
  6. New Holy Qurbana Books – New Holy Qurbana books are ready for release. Pre-order forms are sent out to the parish. Each book costs $15. If you are interested in purchasing your own copy kindly see Sinu Jacob, the treasurer. For information on the new books kindly visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hkIlOi4Vss
  7. Sunday school Announcements:
    • June 4th is the Centralized Exam for the 12th grade
    • June 25TH is Centralized Exam for 5th, 8th, 12th and TTC
    • Church Assigned competitions will be held on June 18th, Details have been mailed out and also posted on Sunday School bulletin board.
    • Regional OVBS is July 5,6,7 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Queens Village.  Please see Principal or Vice principal for more information.
    • Sunday school final is June 11th.

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Weekly Announcements – 05/07/2017

  1. MMVS Charity Drive – The Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam will be conducting a charity drive for veterans. A collection box will be kept in the basement to collect household items (unused clothing, lines, blankets, cleaning supplies, kitchen items, footwear, etc.). All are requested to participate in this charity drive.
  2. MMVS Parents & Couples Conference – is happening Saturday May 27th Saturday at St. Stephens Midland Park Church, NJ. If you are interested please contact the MMVS Secretary for transportation details.
  3. Feast of Ascension – We will be celebrating the Feast of Ascesnsion of our Lord on Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30PM.  H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, our Diocesan Metropolitan, will be the chief celebrant.  All are kindly requested to attend.
  4. Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center (HTRC)- All members are requested to donate towards the cause of the NE American Diocese.  A reminder that the closing for the center is scheduled for Monday May 15th.
  5. Diocesan Assembly Members – During last week’s General Body meeting, Mr. Nevin Joseph and Mr. Joel Georgekutty were selected as the parish’s representatives to the Diocesan Assembly.
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Weekly Announcements – 04/30/2017

  1. Holy Qurbana Next Week – Next week Rev. Fr. Joykutty will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy.
  2. Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center (HTRC)- All members are requested to donate towards the cause of the NE American Diocese.
  3. MMVS Charity Drive – The Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam will be conducting a charity drive for veterans. A collection box will be kept in the basement to collect household items (unused clothing, lines, blankets, cleaning supplies, kitchen items, footwear, etc.). All are requested to participate in this charity drive.
  4. GROW Conference – is happening June 24th Saturday at HTRC. Many of the FOCUS members have already registered so I encourage all young women (High School and College) to attend this event. The flyer for the event is below.  Register now at http://tiny.cc/grow2017
  5. MGOCSM Meeting – our next MGCOSM meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20th at 4pm. All MGOCSM members are requested to attend. Valiyachen will be leading the meeting.
  6. FOCUS Meeting – our next FOCUS meeting will be held on May 26th at 7pm at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ajith and Rebu Thomas. All FOCUS members are requested to attend.
  7. Altar Servers Meeting  – and Fellowship Lunch will be held on Sunday, May 28th.

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Divine Liturgy celebrated by H.G. Dr. Joshua Mar Nicodimos

St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, LI was blessed with the presence of H.G. Dr. Joshua Mar Nicodimos, Metropolitan of the Nilackal Diocese and the Assistant Metropolitan of Mavelikara Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

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Weekly Announcements – 04/23/2017

  1. Our next Parish General Body meeting will be held next Sunday, April 30th right after refreshments. All eligible members are requested to attend.
  2. STYL Basketball Tournament meeting will be held next Sunday, April 30th at 4pm at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Lilly Thottathil. All MGOCSM and FOCUS members are requested to attend this meeting.thomassunday