St. John S Mar thoma ChurCh 90-37 213 Street, Queens Village, NY 11428 Vicar / President OFFICE BEARERS / BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2014 Rev. Joji K. Mathew Church 718-468-4141 718-465-2358 (Par.) 718-450-2869 (Mobile) Vice President Mr. Thomas M. George 631-462 1648 Secretary Mr. Beji T. Joseph (bejitjoseph@aol.com) 516-433-0386 Treasurer Mr. Philip Thomas 516-361-2564 Accountant Mr. Sanu Mathew 646-261-7017 Lay Ministrants Mr. Cherian Panavelil Mr. Shajan Mathew 516-775-8435 718-343-1054 Sabha Mandalam Mrs. Elizabeth Philip 516-781-0205 Dio. Assembly Organizations: Mr. Eapen K. George Mr. Saji Thomas Mr. Roy C. Thomas 718-343-0505 516-775-1512 718-347-0346 Choir Mr. Samuel Thomas 516-216-5051 Edavaka Mission Mr. John Skariah 718-465-8857 Senior Citizens Mr. C. V. Simonkutty 516-742-3520 Sevika Sangham Mrs. Aleyamma John 516-233-1128 Sunday School Mr. Abraham T. Abraham 718-343-5465 Young Families Mr. Binu Daniel 917-597-6630 Youth Fellowship Mr. Chris Mathew Thomas 516-637-7862 Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Santhosh K. Philip 516-445-4935 Prayer Group Representatives: Bellerose Mr. Munna V. Sam 718-343-5036 Eastern Long Island Mr. John K. Mathew 516-437-0956 Elmont / West Hemp. Mr. Daniel Varghese 516-488-7831 Floral Park / Glen Oaks Mr. M. Thomas 718-343-7663 Worship Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School After Worship Garden City Park Mr. Mathew P. George 516-742-3686 New Hyde Park East Mr. John Mathew 516-233-1848 New Hyde Park West Mr. Abraham C. Thomas 516-437-1888 Palli Bhagom Mr. T. M. Thomas 718-217-1740 Auditors: Mr. Philip Oommen 718-776-2585 www.stjohnsmtcny.org Vicar: Rev. Joji K. Mathew jojimathewachen@gmail.com Youth Chaplain: Mr. Easow Mathunny 718-360-1808 Rev. V. M. Mathew 516-437-0425 1 2
MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR Dearly beloveds in Christ, Greetings to you in the name of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. In the last News Letter we discussed about the meaning and significance of sacraments, especially Holy Baptism. We are continuing our studies with the next two sacraments, Confirmation and Confession. Confirmation is a sacrament admitting a baptized person to the full fellowship of the church and it is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is done after the baptism service by anointing with the Holy Mooron (Syriac, meaning a Holy Chrism or a consecrated-oil used for anointing). In this sacramental moment the church specifically prays for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Baptismal anointing with moron is also to signify the candidate s ordination to the priesthood of believers. The Mooron is prepared with special prayers by the bishops of the Mar Thom Church. Confession is a sacrament by which a person confesses his or her sins/sinful nature and receives absolution. Confession is incorporated into the liturgy of the Holy Qurbana. For our Church confession is a public sacrament and it is acknowledging our sins by enumerating them directly to God. In 1 John 1:9 it reads If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Biblical confession is a way to experience more of God s grace. Confessing is part of the sanctification process and aids us in dealing with sin and healing from it. Proverbs 28:13 explains the call for confession Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Let us experience the joy of Christian life with a repentant heart and be righteous in living. This month we will observe the Edavaka Mission Day on 12th Oct., the Youth Sunday on 19th Oct. and the Yuvajana Sakhyam Day on 26th Oct2014. Our Annual Convention is from Oct. 23th to 26st. On 25thOct, we may have a combined retreat of Sevika Sanghom, Edavaka Mission & Senior Citizens. Sunday 26th Oct. will be celebrated as the Family Sunday which is intended to strengthen our families and the Church the family of families. A sacramental family can transform the world around. Let us continue our journey with Christ to transform the world. God bless you all. In prayer God bless you all. With thanks and regards Joji K. Mathew Achen 3 YOUTH CHAPLAIN S MESSAGE Wait or weight? Many of you will have seen the film "Chariots of Fire", an outstanding film about a Christian Eric Liddell, who refuses to run in the prestigious 100 metres in the 1924 Paris Olympics because it involved racing in a preheat on a Sunday, which Liddell believed to be a ungodly use of Sunday. Liddell was probably the fastest man alive at that time and had been the favorite to win it for Britain. The Press and even the Prince of Wales tried to talk him into running but he refused. Instead, he went to the Scottish Presbyterian church that Sunday and read the lesson from Isaiah 40. And verse 31 seem to capture the situation However, he was given the chance to race for Britain in the 400 metres a race he had never even run before. And God honoured him for his stand. Liddell ran the 400 metres at a 100 m pace. The experts thought he was running the first 100 metres too fast and would tire later in the race. But he was able to run the 400 meters and won the gold medal for Britain in that Olympics. Liddell was completely depending on God for his choices and and he 'waited' on the Lord for his life and God gave him success. The word "wait" does not suggest that we sit around and do nothing. It means "to hope," to look to God for all that we need. This involves meditating on His character and His promises, praying, and seeking to glorify Him. In Hebrew (qavah kav-waw ) the figurative meaning of the word is to bind together like a cord. The literal meaning of the word is hope. Our world is giving a lot importance to the 'weight' and the fitness industry is flourishing rampantly. We do everything possible to maintain our weight and use all the resources for a long lasting life. But that weight is temporary and perishing but God wants us to invest on what is non perishing and important in our lives. Waiting upon the lord is eternal and we are giving our complete trust in God and hoping to live with him eternally. Isaiah chapter 40 talks about the the blessings that we receive when we wait upon the Lord. Isiah 40.31 says 31 but those who hope in the Lord, will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. There are three blessings that will be given to those who wait. They will renew their strength, they will sour on wings like eagles, and they will run and not grow weary and will walk and not be faint. Let us wait upon the lord and He will give His strength. V. M. Mathew Achen, Youth Chaplain 194 Bregman Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 4 516-437-0425
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Oct 5th- Sunday English Holy Communion at 9:00 am (Accept the difference of God s Creation ) Praise & Worship: Sermon: Mr. Christopher Babu Prayer: Mr. Steven Thomas Lessons: 1st Lesson Isa.42:16-20 Mr. Justin Mathew 2nd Lesson Acts.3:1-10 Ms. Sefia Thomas Lay Assistant: Mr. Chrismal Bijoy Abraham Epistle: 2Cor.12:1-10 Gospel: St.John.5:1-9 Oct12th Sunday Malayalam Holy Communion at 9:00 am Witness of the People of God (Voluntary Evangelists Day) Praise & Worship: By Youth Fellowship Sermon: Prayer: Lessons: 1st Lesson Amos.7:10-17 Mr. C.K. Mathai 2nd Lesson 1Pet.2:1-10 Mrs. Lali Joseph Lay Assistant: Mr. Georgekutty C. Varghese Epistle 1 Thes.4:1-8 Gospel St.Luke.10:30-37 Oct19th- Sunday English Holy Communion at 9.00 am (Spirituality of Youth in the modern age-youth Sunday ) Praise & Worship: Sermon: Ms. Minti Thomas Prayer: Ms. Jins Moncey Lessons: 1st Lesson Gen.41:37-43 2nd Lesson Phil.3:1-16 Lay Assistant: Epistle 1 Tim.4:7-16 Gospel St.Luke.10:25-28 Oct 26th - Sunday Malayalam Holy Communion at 9:00 am (Faith that has to be formulated in family. Family Sunday / Yuvajana Sakhyam Day) Praise & Worship: No Praise and worship Final day of convention Lessons: 1st Lesson Josh.24:14-22 Mr. Alexander Achenkutty 2nd Lesson Titus.2:1-8 Mrs. Kitty Alexander Lay Assistant: Mr. Jain George Epistle: Eph.3:14-21 Gospel: St.Luke.19:1-10 PRAYER GROUP & ORGANIZATIONS Bellerose ( To Be Announced) Elmont & West Hempstead Oct 19th Sunday 7.00PM Mr. E.V Philip 31 Peter Street, Elmont Tel # 516-326-2629 Garden City Park Oct 26th Sunday 5.00 PM Mr. Varghese George 25 Second Street, Garden City Park. Tel # 516-746-1534 New Hyde Park West Oct 12th Sunday 7.30 PM Mr. Thomas George 410 Brown Place, New Hyde Pk Tel # 516-305-4632 AREA PRAYER MEETINGS EDAVAKA MISSION PRAYERS Eastern Long Island Oct 5th Sunday 7.00PM Mr. Philip Thomas 74 Syosset Circle Syosset. NY11791 Tel # 516-921-8023 Floral Park & Glen Oaks Oct 12th Sunday 5.00 PM Mr. Abraham T. Abraham 80-46 255 Street, Floral Park Tel # 718-343-5465 New Hyde Park East Oct 11th Saturday 7:00PM Mr. Johnson Philip 192 Center Street, Williston Park Tel # 516-739-3744 Palli Bhagom Oct 4th Saturday 7.30 PM Mr. George P. Cherian 90-02 218 Place, Queens Village Tel # 718-468-1224 Oct 3rd Friday 7.30 PM Fasting Prayer At the Church Oct 10th Friday 7.30 PM Prayer meeting At the church YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Oct 12th Sunday Youth Fellowship will lead Praise & worship. Oct 19th Sunday Youth Sunday. YOUNG FAMILIES FELLOWSHIP Oct 12th Sunday Oct17th Friday 7.30 PM Oct 24th Friday Edavaka Mission Day Mr. Abraham Thomas 26 7th Street, Garden City Pk. Tel # 516-877-5925 No Prayer due to Parish Convention Fellowship Meeting To be announced Oct 31st Friday 7.30 PM Prayer meeting At The Church 5 6
Oct 1st 10.00 AM (Wednesday ) Oct 9th, 10:00 AM (Thursday ) Oct 16th, 10.00 AM (Thursday) Oct 22nd, 10.00 AM (Wednesday) Oct 30th 10.00 AM (Thursday) SEVIKA SANGHOM PRAYER MEETINGS Mrs. Ponnamma George 25 Second Street, Garden City Pk Mrs. Ammukutty Nainan 80-12 268 street, Floral Park Mrs. Lizy Mathai 75-30 263 Street, Glen Oaks Mrs. Alice David 505 Steven Ave, West Hempstead Mrs. Mariamma Zachariah. 519 N First Street, New Hyde Park SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP 516 746 1534 718 285 9932 718-347-4673 516-280-5628 516 328 8791 Health / Recreational Program: Every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm Cottage Meeting: (To Be announced) YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Cottage Meeting (To Be Announced) CHOIR Malayalam Choir practice will be held every Sunday immediately after Holy Communion. EDAVAKA MISSION HARMONY 2014 St. Johns MTC Edavaka mission invites all to Harmony 2014, a Christian musical night on October 18, 2014, Saturday at 5 PM, at St. Johns MTC Queens Village. Please mark your calendar and attend this program. BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER Happy Birthday. May God continue to bless the work of your hands and grant you continued favor in your life. Koshy K. Zachariah Siji Sara Thomas Sherry George Rebecca Elizabeth Mathew Juhi Ann Thomas George P. Chacko Elizabeth Philip Jobina George Abraham C. Abraham Emma George Wincy Jacob Jacob Geevarghese Chacko Jacob V Mani Joji (Rev) K. Mathew Aswin Binu Mathew Akhil Binu Mathew Aji Thomas Aidan Abraham Mathews Leelamma Thomas Alice David Mariamma Varghese Stefie Thomas Jasalin Manoj Aleena Maria Abraham Bobby Mathews Joshua Zachariah Mathai Princy Abraham Jyotis Joji Aaron Thomas Koshy Benita B. John Lucas Ben Chacko Abilene T. Anil Bob Nainan Dennis (Rev.) Abraham Chris Mathew Thomas Arvin Jacob Eapen Valsamma David Sosamma Daniel Cyril P. Abraham Annamma George Prince Thomas Daniel Deepak David Rachel George Jeevan Joji Mathew Emma Catherine Kurien Zachariah Mathai Madison Mariah David Noah Jacob George Mary Kurien Rosamma John Joseph John Jacob V (Rev) M Mathew Ciji A. Thomas Thomas Abraham Jyothi Philip Thomas Ben David Kripa Jacob John Cherian Julea Merlin Varghese Rachel Mathew Philipose Cherian Jisha Jinu Ivan D. Arjune Vinil Mathai Thomas Annamma George Sarah George Emily Grace Simon David George Anish 7 8
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER A Very Happy Wedding Anniversary to all. Suby & Biju Mathew Valsamma & Abraham C. Abraham Mini & George Thomas Jaya & Sabu Lukose Nisha & Siju Philip Rahelamma & Thomas Mathew Lali & Beji T. Joseph Shila & Sam George Jubie & Bobby Mathews Mariamma & Abraham Varkey Buby & Koshy John Shibe & Jacob V Mani St. Johns MTC Sunday School Talent Festival Winners Grade 1 & 2 English Solo Kaitlin George Gold/ First Grade 3 & 4 English Solo Isabella Zacheriah Silver/ Second Grade 3 & 4 Story Telling Isabella Zacheriah Bronze/Third Grade 5 & 6 English Solo Jeremy Joy Gold/ First Grade 5 & 6 Malayalam Solo Jeremy Joy Gold/ First Grade 5 & 6 Elocution Jeremy Joy Silver- Second Grade 7 & 8 English Solo (Boys) Justin Joy Silver- Second Grade 7 & 8 Malayalam Solo (Boys) Justin Joy Gold-First Grade 7 & 8 Malayalam Solo (Girls) Stella Mathew Bronze-Third Grade 7 & 8 Elocution Justin Joy Silver- Second Grade 9 & 10 English Solo (Girls) Reena Mathew Bronze-Third Grade 9 & 10 Malayalam Solo Bronze- Third Aaron Koshy (Boys) Grade 9 & 10 Malayalam Solo (Girls) Reena Mathew Silver- Second Grade 9 & 10 Elocution Stefie Thomas Gold- First Grade 9 & 10 Bible Reading Stefie Thomas Silver- Second Bible Quiz Gold-First English Group Song Gold- First Malayalam Group Song Gold -First Important Dates to be remembered in October BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT. On behalf of the St. John's family, let's congratulate Santhosh and Bency George of Eastern Long Island prayer group on the birth of their Son, Evan Daniel George. Let us congratulate the Parents and the Grand parents. CONDOLENCES. On Behalf of St. John s MTC, we express our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Joseph John and family of Eastern Long Island area prayer, in the demise of his Sister Mrs. Aleyamma Mani, and she was the Grand Mother of Mrs. Teena Ashish Abraham of Bellerose area prayer group. On Behalf of St. John s MTC, we express our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Roy C. Thomas and family of Floral Park/ Glen Oaks area prayer, in the demise of their Mother Mrs. Annamma Uthup. Oct 12th Edavaka Mission Day. Oct 18th Harmony 2014 Hosting by Edavaka Mission Oct 19th Youth Sunday. Oct 23-26 Parish Convention. Oct 26 Family Sunday. Oct 26 Yuvajana Sakhyam Nov 1st World Sunday School Day. THANK YOU Garden City prayer group parishioners and Mr. Mathew P. George for assisting with the church services and for preparing coffee for social time during the month of September New Hyde Park East area prayer group will assist in the church services and social hour during the month of October and New Hyde Pk West area prayer will be assisting in November. 9 10
If undeliverable, please return to: St. John s Mar Thoma Church 90-37 213th Street Queens Village, NY 11428 The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Prov. 1:7 SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS Superintendent Abraham T. Abraham 718-343-5465 or 347-720-5041 Nursery Juniors, Grade 6 Manju John 516-724-5891 Laila George 631-462-1648 Christine Thomas 516-216-5051 Johnson P. Philip 516-739-3744 Dana Philip 718-465-3952 Teena Mathew 516-488-2629 Kindergarten Junior High, Grade 7 Molamma Thankachan 718-468-4434 Thankamma Abraham 718-343-9344 Bency George 347-834-2036 Bently Joseph 516-822-5463 Aji Thomas 516-741-0465 Cyril Abraham 516-777-0791 Primary Juniors, GR. 1 Junior High, Grade 8 Bhavna Mathews 516-746-5222 Sunitha Abraham 917-699-4451 Joash Mathew 516-304-1262 Stacy Daniel 516-851-0317 Primary Juniors, GR. 2 Seniors, Grade 9 Jyothi Thomas 516-921-8023 Susan Varghese 718-347-2709 Sherry George 718-468-1224 Anchi Mathews 718-347-3488 Nicole Thomas 718-347-0346 Primary Juniors, GR. 3 Seniors, Grade 10 Rachel Philip 516-326-2629 Miriam Mathew 718-464-8372 Joan Johnson 516-739-3744 Koruthu George 516-354-7552 Stacey Mathew 516-616-9446 Senior High, Grade 11 Primary Juniors, GR. 4 Mathew P. George 516-742-3686 Rachel George 718-468-1224 Philip Oommen 718-776-2585 Rena Titus 718-217-0463 Chris Mathew Thomas 516-637-7862 Primary Juniors, GR. 5 Senior High, Grade 12 Sherly Ninan 516-488-2574 Philip Varghese 718-347-2709 Mercy Babu 516-538-2833 CHURCH FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TEAM Vicar / President Rev. Joji K. Mathew 718-468-4141 718-465-2358 (Par.) 718-450-2869 (Cell) Mr. Thomas M. George (631) 462 1648 Mr. Philip Thomas (516) 361-2564 (516) 921-8023 Mr. Biju Chacko (516) 996-4611 (516) 214-4190 Mr. Mathew Thomas (917) 539-1652 (718) 343-1054 Mr. Saji Thomas (646) 591-8465 (516) 775-1512 Audio/Video Systems Team Members: Mr. Sam George (516) 581-6128 Mr. Bob Abraham (516) 603-3898 Shawn Zachariah Mr. Munna V. Sam (516) 305-7287 718-343-5036 11 12