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MARTHOMA CHURCHMARTHOMA CHURCHMARTHOMA CHURCHMARTHOMA CHURCH CHANDIGARH

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

• From the Month of August we will be having separate prayer for Panchkula—

Manimajra—Zirakpur—Cheeka.

• Edavaka mission prayer meeting will be organized at the church on every 4th Sun-

days.

• Prayer schedules from August will be as follows

• Diocesian day celebration and Heritage fund collection will be on Aug 10. Rev.

Pradeesh M George is being assigned for the pulpit change.

• Parish Convention is arranged on Sep 5,6 (Friday, Saturday) at 6:30 pm in the

church.

• Edavaka Dinam will be on Sep 7 (Sunday).

• Rev. Abey M. Thomas Tharakan, Dharma Jyothi Vidya Peeth, Faridabad, will be the

chief guest for the convention and Edavaka Dinam.

1st & 3rd Sunday Mohali - Kharar Area

2nd Sunday Chandigarh

3rd Sunday Panchkula - Manimajra - Zirakpur - Cheeka

4th Sunday Edavaka Mission

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Happy to greet you all in this page of Dawn.

The month August and September are months of happy and joy to all of us.

August 15, the day Our Mother land was freed from the clutches of the British

rule. August 30 gives a new year to our church, September marks the Onam fes-

tival. Here come the word of happiness and cheer. In the midsts of these happi-

ness, we are bound to look into the matter more seriously. Freedom that we en-

joy today are the result of many great persons who had poured their life. On Au-

gust 30 ,We are completing 34 years in Chandigarh as a Mar Thoma Church

Community. New year for our church should gives us the providence of God to

us in the past years…

Onam, is a nostalgic journey back in time into the golden era of King Ma-

habali's rule. Many of us know the Malayalam 'Onappattu' starting

‘Maveli naddu vannidum kaaalam

Maanushar ellarum onnupolle

Aamothamoode vasikkum kaalam

Aapathangarkum ottilla thanum … '

The poem gives us the meaning that All humans were equal. Life was joyful and

there was no danger. Sickness, sorrow, child deaths and evil were unknown in

his country. All people were good. There was no thieving, cheating or lying.

Double measure- which the Bible says is abhorrence before God (Proverbs 11:1)

was also unknown in Mahabali's country. It seems a term of Kingdom of God.

Onam is also a festival of harvest and sharing. Of course sharing involves

a sacrifice. And the centuries have not taken away the sanctity of the sacrifice.

People of all faiths-Christians, Hindus, and Muslims etc -all joins together and

rejoices, and shares their resources.

In this new year of our church, let us take an oath that we would lead an

honest life free from corruption and set an example to other human beings to get

to a righteous way of life. Let us share our resources with all those who are poor

and needy... Let our lives be a message to all those who are around us. Let us

cherish the virtue of sharing and look forward hopefully and prayerfully to the

eschatological coming of Christ. Let us make ourselves and our fellow beings

ready for the final judgement. May God be with us always and guide us in His

love with His wisdom and blessings.

I wish you all a Happy Onam in advance and a prosperous new year! Let

God bless us!

Thank You

Yours in Christ

Liju Achen

From the Vicar’s Desk

AUGUST

10 - Aug Vineesh Vinod

11 - Aug Jino Mathew Daniel

14 - Aug Regi Philip

21 - Aug Abraham Varghese

25 - Aug Jyothis Jose

28 - Aug Bibin K

06 - Aug Jayden B. Thomas

22 - Aug Baiju Thomas

SEPTEMBER

11 - Sep Diya J. Daniel

17 - Sep Sony Varghese

19 - Sep Aaren Shiju Eapen

21 - Sep Thomas Varghese

22 - Sep Anil Thomas

Biju Varghese

Sweetu Susan Sunny

29 - Sep Rohan Thomas

23 - Sep

SEPTEMBER

9- Sep Mrs & Mr. Raju George

Mrs & Mr. Baby E

Mrs & Mr. John K. J

17 - Sep Mrs & Mr. Shiju K Eappen

11- Sep

AUGUST

23 - Aug Mrs & Mr. Regi Philip

25 - Aug Mrs & Mr. George N Titus

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

KNOW YOUR BISHOP

Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios

Episcopa

Mathews Mar Makarios was born to Mr. K.E. Mathew and Kun-jamma of Kalayil Kannanpoikayil. His mother parish is Thumpamon Im-manuel Mar Thoma Church in Pathanamthitta District. Thirumeni completed his primary and secondary education at Thumpamon North E.A.L.P. School, Thumpamon North Middle School, and Thumpamon Mar Gregorios High School. He completed his pre-degree and B.Sc. in Physics at Pandalam N.S.S. College. Thereafter worked in the Indian Post and Telegraph Department in Bombay from 1972–1975. Thirumeni completed his bachelor’s degree in Theology from Kottayam Vaideeka Seminary. He obtained his M.Th. from FFRRC, Kottayam and Ph.D. from SATHRI, Bangalore based on the subject “The Revelation of Christ in John’s Gospel of the New Testament. Thiru-meni taught New Testament for 18 years at various institutions including Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, Mar Thoma Theological Semi-nary, Kottayam, and FFRRC. Thirumeni also served on the Research Committee of Serampore University, Calcutta and Dean of Doctoral Studies at FFRRC. Thirumeni has written several books in Christian theology He is presently in charge of the Kottayam – Kochi Diocese.

Born on 1953, February 25

Ordained as

Deacon 1978, April 22

Ordained as

Kasseesa 1978, May 22

Ordained as

Ramban 2011, May 07

Consecrated as

Episcopa 2011, August 13

BIBLE READINGSBIBLE READINGSBIBLE READINGSBIBLE READINGS

PRAYER MEETINGSPRAYER MEETINGSPRAYER MEETINGSPRAYER MEETINGS

CHANDIGARH AREA

Sep - 14 Sunday

6:00pm Mr. Easow Varghese #1337, Sector 22B, Chandigarh

MOHALI — KHARAR AREA

Aug -

03

Sunday

6:00pm Mr. Joseph K. C # 755B, Phase 11, Mohali.

Aug -

17

Sunday

6:00pm Mr. Regi Philip # 1726, Phase 5, Mohali.

Sep - 7 Sunday

6:00pm Mr. Shiju Eappen

# 919, Mundi Kharar, Near

Comfort Station, Kharar.

Sep - 21 Sunday

6:00pm Mr. Jose Thomas #1116, Phase-9, Mohali.

Aug -

17

Sunday

6:00 pm Mrs. Josy Abraham #513, Sector-7, Panchkula.

Sep - 21 Sunday

6:00 pm Mr. Jai John

#783, Harmilap Nagar, Phase-1,

Beltana.

PANCHKULA - MANIMAJRA - ZIRAKPUR - CHEEKKA AREA

Date 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Family Assigned

Aug - 03 Isa. 55:1-5 Acts. 10:34-43 ———-

Aug - 10 Gen. 2:18-25 Heb. 13:1-6 Mr. Raju Thomas & Family

Aug - 17 2Kings. 23:1-6 Rev. 1:1-9 Mr. Regi Philip & Family

Aug - 24 Gen. 14:17-24 1Cor. 11:23-34 Mr. Sajan Thomas Mathews

Aug - 31 Dan. 1:1-21 Acts. 10:9-16 Mr. Samuel K.C & Family

Sep - 07 Prov. 8:1-12 Acts. 8:26-38 Mr. Samuelkutty G & Family

Sep - 14 Num. 27:1-11 Acts. 16:11-15 Mr. Shiju K Eappen & Family

Sep - 21 Isa. 40:21-31 Eph. 6:1-9 Mr. Shine G Thampi & Family

Sep - 28 Exo. 14:15-31 Rom. 6:1-11 Ms. Sweetu Susan Sunny

OUR ORGANISATIONSOUR ORGANISATIONSOUR ORGANISATIONSOUR ORGANISATIONS

The Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam

The Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam was organized with a view that all the young

people in the Church should accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and saviour , and bear wit-

ness to His saving power. It was organized in 1933 by a resolution of the Sabha Pra-

thinidhi Mandalam. The first president of the Sakhyam was Rev.V P Mammen and the

Vice- Presidents were Rev. K E Oommen and Rev. C M John (later Juhanon Mar Thoma

Metropolitan) and the first Secretary was Mr. V E Thomas (later Rev. V E Thomas, Sin-

gapore). Branches of the Sakhyam were set up in the Parishes with a four-fold pro-

gramme of worship, study, witness and service. Mr. M M Thomas (later Dr. M M Tho-

mas) was appointed as Organising Secretary in 1945 and he was the full time worker of

the Sakhyam. Under his dynamic leadership, the Sakhyam struck deep roots and spread

its branches far and wide.

Most of the Parishes both inside and outside Kerala have branches of the Sakhyam.

A group of such branches form a center. There are a number of such Centres under each

Diocese. The Constitution of the Sakhaym prescribes that the President should be a

Bishop of the Church.

The Sakhyam publishes a monthly magazine Yuvadeepam (Malayalam) since

1956, Ripples (English) since 1994, and a Kannada Quarterly Jeeva Vani since 2003,

with articles of interest to the youth and with focus on the needs of the Church and Soci-

ety. It also contains Bible reading notes for daily devotional study. The Sakhyam also

publishes an annual calendar. The establishment of the Youth Center in Adoor and in

Bangalore has been an important achievement of the Sakhyam. It provides facilities for

the youth to hold study conferences, retreats and other meetings. The center has accom-

modation for about 200 young people to camp there.

The Sakhyam provides incentive for the development of the varied talents of young

people by organizing studies on topics of current interest, and competition in sports,

games, and cultural activities.

Gospel tours are arranged to mission centers so that the young people get a first

hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities of the mission fields. Gospel distri-

bution squads are trained to distribute the scriptures in different places. Youth conven-

tions are held on Diocesan and regional basis to promote study, and dedication of life.

Campaigns are held against alcoholism and other social evils. In pursuance of such pro-

jects a vigilance corps is operating. Vocational guidance is being provided in a few

branches. There are also self-employment projects under the auspices of the branches and

centers. The Yuvajana Sakhyam works for meeting the varied needs of the growing gen-

eration.

The Golden Jubilee of the Sakhyam was celebrated in 1985. An Administrative

block of the Sakhyam was completed near the Sabha Office near Tiruvalla as Jubilee Me-

morial Project. It was inaugurated in 1986.The Sakhyam started its own printing press In

2006 to provide training and employment to the youth. At present, a thirteen member Ad-

hock Committee with The Most. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan as the Presi-

dent and Rev. Sijo John as Convenor leads the administrative functions.

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Regular Programme of the ChurchRegular Programme of the ChurchRegular Programme of the ChurchRegular Programme of the Church

Published By: The Vicar,

Mar Thoma Church

15, Church Road, Air Port Chowk,

Raipur Khurd, Chandigarh.

Web Site: www.mtcchd.com

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Holy Communion 8:30 AM 1st 3rd 4th Sundays

Ordinary Service 8:30 AM 2nd Sunday

Sunday School 10:30 AM Every Sunday

Yuvajana Sakhyam 10:30 AM Every Sunday

Sevika Sangom 10:30 AM Every Sunday

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24/08/2014 The Sacrament of Holy Qurbana

31/08/2014 Christian Witness in a multi faith society

07/09/2014 Education for Liberation

14/09/2014 Women as change makers

21/09/2014 Accepting the Elderly

28/09/2014 The Sacrament of Baptism