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St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church
of Chicago
Lombard, IL 60148
January 2020
Parish Voice
Dearly beloved in Christ,
First of all, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year.
In Roman mythology, January is named after the Greek
God Janus. Janus is the God of beginnings, gates,
transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and endings. He is usually
depicted as having two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past.
Philippians 3:14 quotes” I press on toward the goal for the prize of the
heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” Paul asks us to forget the past and run
towards the goal. But can we really let go of the past? Aren’t those
experiences of the past that strengthen and motivate us to move forward? We
had both positive and negative experiences in the past. Let us learn to let go of
the things that cripple us and use the negative experiences to be building
blocks. The New Year is another chance to enrich our life with past
experiences. Let us use this year to enrich our spiritual life through the
activities of our church. Our spiritual life grows with a constant give and take
process. Let us move forward receiving God’s richest blessings and giving our
brethren a portion from those blessings. We will be able to attain life’s victory
only through faith. Last one year we meditated on the theme Victory through
Faith (1 John 5:4). This year our theme is Hope: Obtained through: The
Word (Ps.119:81-82). Let us prepare ourselves for the eschatological hope
through His Word.
I urge you to actively take part in all the church programs of 2020. Let
us gratefully remember the services of the previous committee and wish
blessings upon the newly elected members of the church Executive committee.
May the Lord bless us all.
Yours loving, Suneeth Achen
WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
Jan 05 08:00 AM Contemporary English Service
10.15 AM Malayalam Holy Communion
Jan 12 10.15 AM English Holy Communion
Jan 19 10.15 AM Malayalam Holy Communion
Jan 26 10.15 AM English Holy Communion
Parish Events
Jan 12 Sunday School Exam
Edavaka General Body
Edavaka Mission General Body.
Jan 19 Choir General Body
Jan 25 Annual Committee Retreat - Edavaka Committee
members and office bearers of all Organization.
Jan 26 Youth Fellowship General Body
JANUARY LECTIONARY
Date Lessons Epistle-Gospels Evening
05 Sunday Divine Revelation for all people
Isaiah 60: 1-7 Hebrews 1: 1-12
Acts 8: 26-38 Matthew 2: 1-12
12 Sunday Honoring the body as Temple of God
Ecclesiastes 6: 1-12 1 Corinthians 3: 16-23
1 Peter 1: 13-25 Matthew 5: 21-30
19 Sunday Called to Unity (Ecumenical Sunday)
Ezekiel 37: 15-23 Ephesians 4: 1-6
1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 John 15: 1-12
26 Sunday Christian Participation in Nation Building
Nehemiah 21: 11-18 1 Peter 2: 13-17
Revelation 21:1-8 Luke 3: 7-14
ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHOIR:
See group emails for details
Secretary, Roy George
EDAVAKA MISSION:
Please attend Bible Study every Sunday before service
Secretary, Zacharia Kurian
SEVIKA SANGHOM:
Bible Study every second Sunday 9.00 AM in the baby room.
Secretary, Lizy Valliyil
SUNDAY SCHOOL
➢ Sunday School Exams will be held on Sunday Jan 12th from 9:00 am in
the respective classes.
Superintendent, Mathew Varghese
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM
Cottage Prayer on February 1st at 6:30pm at Residence of Binu and
Leena Jose
Secretary, Shebin Mathew
YOUTH GROUP
Please see group emails.
Secretary, Janeen George
January Birthdays
Maia Susan Ninan 1
Nathaniah Ann Johnson 3
Joshna John 3
Sanjana Sara Mathews 3
Kunjunjamma Mathew 4
Ivan George Thankachen 4
Caleb T. Abraham 4
Alex Cherian 5
Ryan R. Tharakan 5
Renji T. George 6
Alex Thomas Koshy 7
Binu T. Jose 8
Valsamma John 9
Giya George 10
George A. Philip 11
Roy Mathews 11
Sajith Jacob 11
Deborah Miriam George 11
Lena James Madathinkal 12
Ivey Jacobson 13
Simi Ann Thomas 13
Chris P. Mathew 15
Annie Thomas 16
Amly V. Mathew 17
Ajie Jibu Mammarapallil 17
Valsa George 18
Bobby Cherian 19
Ajai Thomas 21
Varghese Mathew 22
Nicole Varghese 23
Sony Mathew 24
K. S. Samuel 25
Asha Muthalaly 25
Josiah Simon Chacko 25
Thomas John 26
Sonia Itticheria 26
Mohan C. Abraham 26
Susan Ignatius 27
Tina Koshy 27
Neethu Daniel George 27
Abraham K. Thondemvelil 28
Thomas Varughese 29
Jacob Kurien 29
Jeslette Sam 31
January Wedding Anniversaries
Susan & Bijo Thomas Mathew 1
Jolly & Prakash Varghese 2
Ann & Ajai Thomas 3
Nimmy & Madhu Mathew 3
Saramma & Johnikutty Philipose 3
Aleyamma & Jacob K. George 4
Giya & Shebin Mathew Philip 4
Leena & Jose Varghese 4
Asha & Shibu Jacob 5
Annamma & Stephen Chacko 7
Elsy & George A Philip 7
Liny & Charly Jacob 9
Sonie & Sanju Abraham 9
Amly & Varghese Mathew 11
Lizzy & Johnson Mathew 11
Riya & Ronish Jacob 11
Anis & Sanjeev Maddila 12
Lijina & Nidhish T. Mathew 12
Stephy & Aby John Thomas 14
Elizabeth & T. A. Georgekutty 16
Marina & Gladson Varghese 16
Libina & Mathew P. Alexander 17
Lincy & Jibu John 18
Reena & Jacob Mathew 19
Asha & Saju Abraham 20
Omana & John Thomas 20
Kunjunjamma & V. C. Mathew 23
Mini & Mathew Varghese 24
Gracy & Biji K. Abraham 26
Susan & Rajeev Kalsi 26
Valsa & George Varghese 27
Susan & Vijoy Mathew 29
From our Youth Chaplain
Be Renewed in the New Year
“So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed
away;
see, everything has become new!”
2nd Corinthians 5:17
The Almighty God has graciously led us through another year in our lives. Let us
be thankful for God’s goodness and providence we experienced throughout the
year 2019, and let us also look forward to the amazing things God has in store
for us in 2020.
For the past few months, we have all been in a celebratory mood. And as we
enter into the New Year, our celebrations will continue, but may they continue
with a sense of self-examination and personal reflection. The best way for us to
celebrate a New Year is to resolve to live more like the new creation that the
apostle Paul says we are. Once we accept the sacrifice that Christ made on our
behalf, God begins a new work of creation in us. He gives us a new heart, a new
self, and a new song. We are called to have new attitudes and a new lifestyle.
And as we grow, God brings new opportunities for service and teaches us new
truths.
Keeping this in mind, we should take upon this very challenge in the New Year.
Let’s commit ourselves to becoming the “new creations” that God desires us to
be. Let us aim to tithe our time for the Lord, spending adequate time in studying
His word and drawing closer to Him in prayer so that the Holy Spirit may come
upon us and renew us. May God enable us all to experience spiritual renewal
not only in our individual lives but also in our families and in our life together as
a church.
May God strengthen us all to be renewed in 2020 for His glory! Wishing you all
a Blessed and Joyful New Year!
With love and prayers,
Chris Achen and Neethi
Contact Info: 732–754–8131 | 516–428–0722 | [email protected]
Parsonage Address: 150 W. Saint Charles Road, Apt. 424, Lombard, IL 60148
Youth Chaplain’s Schedule for January 2020
January 2-5 Diocesan Leadership Conference (Atlanta,
GA)
January 10-11 Minneapolis Congregation (Minnesota)
January 12 (morning) St. Thomas MTC (Lombard, IL)
January 12 (afternoon) Bethel MTC (Frankfort, IL)
January 17-19 Kansas MTC
January 25 Diocesan Council Meeting (New York)
January 25-26 St. John’s MTC (Troy, MI)
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2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
TITLE NAME PHONE EMAIL
PRESIDENTANDVICAR REV. SUNEETH MATHEW 630-268-1441 SUNEETHACHEN @GMAIL.COM 630-802-2766
YOUTHCHAPLAIN* REV. CHRISTOPHERDANIEL 732-754-8131 [email protected] 516-428-0722
VICEPRESIDENT MR. GEORGEKARAVATTUVEETIL 630-850-8769 [email protected]
SECRETARY MR. THOMASLATHARA 847-452-9122 [email protected]
TREASURER MR. REJI THARAKAN 312-296-8416 [email protected]
ACCOUNTANT MR. MATHEW ABRAHAM 312 404-6983 [email protected]
LAY LEADER (MAL) MR. THOMAS MATHEW 630-628-8748 [email protected]
LAY LDR (MAL)* MR. P.K. BOBBY 630-863-0530 PKBOBBY1120@GMAI;.COM
LAY LEADER (ENG) MR. JACOB NINAN 847-695-8981 [email protected]
LAY LDR (ENG)* MR. CYRIL GEORGE 708-620-4218 [email protected]
MANDALAMMEMBER MR. VARGHESEPHILIP 630-250-0619 [email protected]
DIOCESANASSEMBLY MR. JOHNSONVALLIYIL 847-830-7276 [email protected]
DIOCESANASSEMBLY MR. CYRILGEORGE 708-620-4218 [email protected]
CHOIR MR. JACOB K. GEORGE 630-858-7853 [email protected]
EDAVAKAMISSION MR. PKBOBBY 630-863-0530 [email protected]
SEVIKASANGHOM MRS. LIZYVALLIYIL 224-402-8628 [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHOOL MR. MATHEW VARGHESE 630-400-3565 [email protected]
YOUTH GROUP DR. SHEENA THOMAS 847-691-2412 [email protected]
YUVAJANASAKHYAM MR. SHEBINMATHEW 224-420-1500 [email protected]
AUDITORS* MR. A.P JOHNIKUTTY 630-238- 8206 [email protected] MR. BINUDJOHNSON 708-614-9035 [email protected]
AREA 1 MR. T.A GEORGEKUTTY 630-868-9201 [email protected]
AREA 2 MR. MATHEWVMATHEW 630-852-7994 [email protected]
AREA 3 MR. GEORGE M. JACOB 708-415-8542 [email protected]
AREA 4 MRS. SARAMMA MATHEW 630-834-3830 [email protected]
AREA 5 MR. JACOBCHACKO 630-561-5497 [email protected]
AREA 6 MR. AJIT V. JOHN 630-497-1808 [email protected]
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