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The Mar Thoma Church Staten IslandThe Mar Thoma Church Staten IslandThe Mar Thoma Church Staten Island

134 Faber St, Staten Island, NY 10302 (718) 556-3192 mtcsi.org

Rev. Reni K. Abraham Vicar/President

Parsonage

154 La Guardia Ave . Staten Island, NY 10314

Tel. (718) 370-7664 . Cell: (917) 932-4575

Email: [email protected]

XXXVIII No: 2

NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2018

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE / LECTIONARY FEBRUARY 2018

Date Service /Time First

Lesson

Second

Lesson

Epistle/

Assisting

Gospel

THE MAR THOMA CHURCH STATEN ISLAND

FEB

25

SUN

Holy Communion

10:30 AM

Malayalam

2 Kings

4:1-7

Koshy P. Koshy

Acts

5:12-16

Mariamma

John

Hebrews

11:1-12

Abraham Mathew

Rogin Rajee

St.Luke

5:17-26

FEB

11

SUN

Holy Communion

10. 30 AM Malayalam

Genesis

45:1-15

Reji Mathew

Ephesians

2:11-22

Annie Jose

2 Corinthians

5:16-21

Varughese Raju

Sanjai George

St.John

2:1-11

FEB

18

SUN

Holy Communion

10. 30 AM

English

2 Kings

5:1-15

Arun M.

Thomas

Hebrews

13:7-17

Sheeja

Thomas

Philemon

8-18

Bino John

Sanjai George

St.Matt

8:1-4

123rd Maramon Convention

February 11- February 18 Everyone Please uphold the Convention in your

Prayers

FEB

04

SUN

Holy Communion

10:30 AM

English

Job

42: 1-12

Biju Raju

Revelations

22:1-5

Leeza

Mathews

2 Corinthians

12:1-10

Joshua L.

Thomas

Rogin Rajee

St. John

5:1-16

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Office Bearers

Home # Cell # Vicar & President Rev. Reni K. Abraham (718) 370-7664 (917) 932-4575

Vice President Mr. Jacob Chacko (718) 698-6310 (917) 831-0918

Secretary Mr. Sunil K. George (718) 761-1015 (917) 710-7673

Treasurer Mr. Chacko Abraham (718) 370-7508 (917) 862-7204

Accountant Mr. Sony Ninan (718) 477-7562 (347) 840-3708

Lay Leaders Mr. Jacob Cheriyan (718) 983-0549 (917) 697-8623

Mr. Justin Mani (718) 698-7463 (718) 873-4616

Area Prayer Group Representatives

Bradley Mr. Thomas Varughese (718) 698-2431 (718) 775-7851

Hylan Blvd/NJ Dr. Thomas K. Jose (718) 317-2263 (347) 703-8959

North Shore Mrs. Dolamma Panicker (347) 534-8592 (347) 534-8592

Willowbrook Mr. Skaria Mathai (718) 983-5873 (917) 995-5278

Organizational Representatives Choir Mr. Jose Varughese (718) 477-9747 (917) 817-4115

Edavaka Mission Mr. Mani Varughese (718) 698-7463 (917) 439-6153

Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Susan T. George (718) 761– 8103 (718) 838-8705

Sunday School Mr. Varughese Raju (718) 727-4026 (718) 902-7806

Youth Fellowship Mrs. Betsy Chacko (718) 494 -1792 (718) 213-6166

Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Prince Mathew (718) 761-1677 (917) 209-4288

Young Family Mrs. Sheeja Thomas (732) 722-4146 (917) 520- 0192 Fellowship

Sabha Mandalam & Diocesan Assembly Members

Sabha Mandalam Mrs. Molly Mathew (718) 761-2395 (917) 238-7523

Assembly Members Mr. Jose Varughese (718) 477-9747 (917) 817-4115

Mr. Philip Jacob (718) 370-2318 (646) 206-1537

______________________

Auditors Mr. John Samuel (646) 641-2551

Mr. Rajee V. Thomas (646) 4 04-3846

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2018


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THE MAR THOMA CHURCH STATEN ISLAND CHARITY PROGRAM

Donate your used vehicles 1 (877) 227-7487 EXT 2302


2018 IMPORTANT DATES

World Day of Prayer

On

Saturday, February 24th at 9:30 A.M

At

Our Church

LENT PRAYER

THEME: Bear Fruit Worthy of Repentance

Weekdays @ 7:30 P.M

Saturdays @ 6:00 P.M

Beginning of Lent…………………. February 11

Palm Sunday……………………….. March 25

Good Friday………………………... March 30

Easter……………………………… April 1

From the desk of the Vicar

Dearly beloved in Christ Jesus,

The Great Lent (Valiya Nombu) starts with Pethurtha (Feb

11) which is a feast, on seven Sundays before Easter. Till 40th

Friday we observe the 40 days fast of Jesus in the wilderness.

After the 40th Friday, we join Jesus on His road to the cross,

and then at His glorious resurrection at Easter.

As we are preparing to observe Lent, let us read and meditate

Isaiah 58: 1-12. Here Yahweh calls the Prophet to address the

problem of religious observance. The root problem is people

who observe spiritual discipline for selfish reasons (to gain

God’s blessings) while ignoring the needy people.

1. God’s people ask “why do our prayers go unanswered?”(V: 1-3a)

2. God exposes the shallow worship of His people (V 3a- 5) 3. The Kind of worship and fasting most acceptable to God.( V 6, 7)

4. The blessings God promises for the true worshipper (V 8-11)

If God’s people couple their fasting (Nombu) with lives of

righteousness and love, then they would see their prayers an-

swered. They will have a life full of light, full of healing, full of

righteousness, full of glory to the Lord. I request all my parish-

ioners to observe the Great Lent and attend Lent prayer meet-

ings. This year our theme for Lenten season is “Bear Fruit Wor-

thy of Repentance” Hope our Lenten worship is a season for

personal and corporate spiritual renewal.

Let us uphold 123rd Maramon Convention in our prayers as it

begins on Feb 11.

Let me appreciate all the office bearers and committee mem-

bers of our parish and all the organizations for their valuable

contributions and dedication in all the activities of 2017. May

God bless and guide all our members to work for the expansion

of His Kingdom.

In service to Christ and His Church

Rev. Reni K. Abraham

Youth Chaplain’s Corner

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Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked,

or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers;

but their delight is in the law of the Lord,

and on his law they meditate day and night. (Psalms 1:1-2)

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be ac-

ceptable to you,

O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (Psalms 19:14)

Meditation is more than just reading with the eyes. The word

meditation in the Bible means reading with “intention.” It is con-

cerned with personal application. When we meditate on God’s

word, we assimilate it and make it a part of our own life.

Even in the Old Testament, we see that God is concerned with

our thoughts. Being a Christian is more than just doing and saying

the right thing. It is also thinking the right things. God holds us

accountable for our thoughts and wants them to be in accordance

with His will.

Mahatma Gandhi said:

Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your

words,

Your words become your actions, Your actions become your hab-

its,

Your habits become your values, Your values become your des-

tiny.

If we truly believe in God, then we need to make our thoughts

be in accordance with His thoughts. Then our words, actions, hab-

its, and values will also become in accordance to God’s will. This

will enable us to have the destiny that God intends for us. A des-

tiny where we have fellowship with God in this world and in the

world to come.

Rev. Shibi Abraham

FEBRUARY Wedding Anniversaries

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Greetings To all those who celebrate their Birthday / Wedding Anniversary,

RETREAT FOR

SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS & TEACHERS

On

FEBRUARY 3rd, Saturday

9:30 A.M to 12 Noon

( Leader: Rev. Prince Varughese Madathilethu)

Feb-3 Rachel & Benson George 13 Area Place

Feb-4 Susamma & Thomas Varughese 127 Suffolk Avenue

Feb-6 Ponnamma & Chacko Kurien 247 Byrne Avenue

Feb-8 Anu & Prince Thomas 175 Sunset Avenue

Feb-9 Minos & Aji Abraham 62 Jasper Street

Feb-10 Mollykutty & V.J. Thomas 1091 Willowbrook Road

Feb-10 Annamma & Philip Skaria 22 Athena Place

Feb-14 Susamma & Mathew George 469 Woolley Avenue

Feb-14 Dona & Jose Abraham 8 Dorothy Street

Feb-23 Saramma & Mathew Rajan 104 Purdy Avenue

Feb-23 Mary & Thomas Jacob 64 Galloway Avenue

Feb-24 Leeza & Shiju P. Mathews 7 Woodruff Road

Feb-26 Susamma & Thomas Thazhathakuttu 602 Woolley Avenue

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February BirthdaysFebruary BirthdaysFebruary Birthdays Feb-2 Mr. Jose Pappy 230 Byrne Avenue

Feb-3 Mrs. Rachel Varghese 199 Maryland Avenue

Feb-3 Mr. Roy Koshy 436 Adams Avenue

Feb-5 Miss. Johanna Thomas 268 Warwick Avenue

Feb-6 Miss. Naomi Jessy Zachariah 5274 Riverside Station Blvd

Feb-8 Dr. Jessin Philip 48 Filmore Avenue

Feb-9 Mrs. Aleyamma Joseph 339 Lake Avenue

Feb-10 Mr. Varughese P. Varughese 555 Valleyview Place

Feb-11 Miss. Tina Joseph 335 Mountainview Avenue

Feb-11 Mr. Kenneth Mathew 439 Boulder Drive

Feb-11 Mr. Jason John 216 Hawthorne Avenue

Feb-12 Mr. Austin Simon 41 Livingston Avenue

Feb-12 Mr. Joykutty C. Kunjukunju 45 Jasper St

Feb-13 Miss. Nichele Mathews 404 Buchanan Avenue

Feb-15 Mrs. Susamma Varughese 127 Suffolk Avenue

Feb-16 Mr. Mani Varughese 6 Deppe Place

Feb-16 Mrs. Saramma Cheriyan 404 Buchanan Avenue

Feb-17 Mrs. Annie Varghese 206 Holden Boulevard

Feb-17 Mr. Philip John 203 Wellbrook Avenue

Feb-18 Mrs. Annamma Koshy 434 Alter Avenue

Feb-19 Mr. Anish Jose 230 Byrne Avenue

Feb-20 Mr. Benson Kurien 247 Byrne Avenue

Feb-21 Mr. Alvin Cheriyan 42 Deppe Place

Feb-22 Miss. Ashley Jose 230 Byrne Avenue

Feb-25 Miss. Reba Reji 231 Merrill Avenue

Feb-27 Mrs. Molly Mathew 41 Brielle Avenue

Feb-27 Miss. Jessica Philip 223 Morning Glory Drive

Feb-27 Mrs. Mariamma Chacko 274 Ardmore Avenue

Feb-27 Mrs. Deepa Thomas 175 Sunset Avenue

Feb-27 Mr. Leonarld Simon 41 Livingston Avenue

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LENT PRAYER SCHEDULE

Monday 12-Feb Parsonage

Tuesday 13-Feb Mr. Skaria Mathai , 188 Walcott Ave

Wednesday 14-Feb Mr. Mathew P. George 15 Jasper St

Thursday 15-Feb Mr. Varughese Cherian, 578 Westwood Ave

Friday 16-Feb Mr. Babu Varughese, 199 Suffolk Avenue

Saturday 17-Feb Mr. Symachen Kunjukunju, 41 Livingston Ave

Monday 19-Feb Mr. Thomas Varughese, 1086 Manor Rd

Tuesday 20-Feb Mr. Johnson George, 203 Westwood Ave

Wednesday 21-Feb Mr. Mathew Varughese, 334 Simonson Ave

Thursday 22-Feb Mr. Wilson Mathew, 576 Westwood Ave

Friday 23-Feb Mr. Prince Thomas, 175 sunset Ave

Saturday 24-Feb Mr. Varughesekutty Philip, 199 Maryland Ave

Monday 26-Feb Mr. Jojo Job, 120 Oxford Place

Tuesday 27-Feb Mr. Babu Varughese, 64 Holden Blvd

Wednesday 28-Feb Mr. Saji Jacob, 27 Area Place

Young Family Fellowship will begin its community

outreach initiative for 2018 on Monday February 19th

with an afternoon of service

at

a local Staten Island Nursing Home.

Please save the date and contact

Dr. Sheeja Thomas for more information

FASTING PRAYER

YOUNG WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP

YOUNG FAMILY FELLOWSHIP

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MONTH AT A GLANCE - FEBRUARY 2018

Bradley Prayer Group

Feb 10 SAT 6:00 P.M Mr. Philip Skaria, 22 Athena Place, S.I.

Hylan Blvd/ New Jersey

TBA

North Shore Prayer Group

TBA

Willowbrook Prayer Group

TBA

Feb 02, FRI 10:00 A.M Rev. Reni K. Abraham, 154 La Guardia Ave, S.I

Feb 09 FRI 10:00 A.M Dr.Thomas K. Jose, 212 Hales Ave, S.I

Feb 16 FRI 10:00 A.M Mr. Mani Varughese, 6 Deppe Place. S.I

Feb 23 FRI 10:00 A.M Mr. Reji George, 231 Merrill Ave, S.I

Feb 6 TUE 10:00 A.M Mrs. Annamma Varughese, 657 Collfield Ave, S.I

Feb 20 TUE 10:00 A.M Mrs. Susamma Mathew, 469 Woolley Ave, S.I

Feb 18 SUN 3:00 P.M Jojy & Betty Alex, 62 Birchard Ave, S. I

YWF and Sevika Sanghom combined meeting

on Sunday February 11 at 3:00 P.M

at the residence of Miss. Lisa Skaria, 188 Walcott Ave

AREA PRAYER MEETINGS

SEVIKA SANGHOM BIBLE STUDY


CHOIR PRACTICE

EDAVAKA MISSION

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP

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YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Prayer meeting on February 11, Sunday at 4:00 P.M at the residence of

Mr. Jose Varughese, 191 Queen St.

TBA

TBA

9:00 A.M

Retreat on Saturday February 3rd at 9:30 A.M

Guest Speaker : Rev. Prince Varughese Madathilethu

TBA

Sunday @ 9:00 A.M


YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

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