- The Altar Servers meeting will be held today after Sunday school. All Altar servers are requested to attend.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Aramana Visit
The MGOCSM of the BQLI area visited the Aramana this past Friday, November 4th. The evening began with Vespers followed by a discussion with our Diocesan Metropolitan, H.G. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos. The youth were able to ask Thirumeni many questions that they had regarding various topics relating to the Orthodox Church. Thirumeni and Abey Achen also spoke about their recent visit to Mount Athos, Greece and information regarding the Retreat Center project of the Diocese. Followed by the discussion, Achen provided a tour of the Aramana including a chance to see the Holy Vestments of H.G. Mathews Mar Barnabas of Blessed Memory. They also explained the many Icons in the chapel that represent the patron saints of parishes in the Diocese. Many youth from the area attended including eight from our Parish. The MGOCSM of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, LI would like to thank Thirumeni and the entire Aramana community for welcoming us and preparing the evening for the visit.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- “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
- Parumala Perunal – Just a reminder that next Sunday, Nov 6th we will the celebrating the Perunal of Parumala Thirumeni.
2016 MGOCSM Thanksgiving Conference
Christmas in November
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Weekly Announcements – 10/23/16
1. Parumala Perunal – will be celebrated this year on November 2nd (Wednesday), and it commemorates the memorial of Saint Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, also known as Parumala Thirumeni. We will be having a special potluck lunch at the church on Sunday, November 6th. Please see the bulletin board in the parish hall for which items to bring, and coordinate with the Secretary or Treasurer on what dishes you would like to bring.
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Weekly Announcements – 10/16/16
- Parumala Perunal – will be celebrated this year on November 2nd (Wednesday), and it commemorates the memorial of Saint Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, also known as Parumala Thirumeni. We will be having a special potluck lunch at the church on Sunday, November 6th. Please see the bulletin board in the parish hall for which items to bring, and coordinate with the Secretary or Treasurer on what dishes you would like to bring.
- The MMVS Annual Conference – was held yesterday at St. Thomas Orthodox Church at Unruh Ave, Philadelphia. Congratulations to our MMVS who won third place in the Bible Quiz.
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MMVS Bible Quiz – 3rd Place Winners
The MMVS of St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church, Long Island won 3rd Place in the MMVS Annual Conference Bible Quiz. The conference was held at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Philadelphia. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Bible Quiz!
1. Altar Servers Meeting – will be postponed to another Sunday. The date will be determined soon.
2. MGOCSM Faith Study – series will be held on Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm. All MGOCSM members are requested to attend.
3. MMVS Annual Conference – this year’s annual conference will be held at St. Thomas Orthodox Church at Unruh Ave, Philadelphia. All members who have registered to attend the conference, please be at St. Gregorios Cherry Lane by 6am. Bus leaves at 6:15am.
4. Anil John – As we commemorate 1 year memorial of Anil John, we will be going to the Oakwood Cemetery right after service to offer incense and prayers.
5. Roshini Mathew – Wake for Roshni Mathew will be held today at the parish from 3pm-8:30pm, the 2nd and the 3rd service will be held tonight. The final service will be held tomorrow at 8:30am-10:30am; followed by the service at the burial site at All Saints Cemetery in Great Neck.
The wake and the funeral service for Roshni M. Mathew will be live streamed beginning at 3pm today (e.s.t), and the funeral service tomorrow morning at 9am (e.s.t). Kindly click the link below.
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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
Viewing: Sunday October 9th, 2016 at 3:30PM – 8:30PM
Funeral Service: Monday October 10th, 2016 at 8:30AM
Interment following church services at:
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
