our vicar speaks · 2019. 7. 26. · 11/9 sosamma jacob 19 country squire ct. levittown ny 1756...
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Dearly Beloved in Christ,
“Now the young man Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor
with the Lord and also with man’’ (1Samuel 2: 26)
The Bible has interesting stories of how men and women in different places
and circumstances are called by God for specific tasks. Children are seldom
included in those categories.
The book of Samuel begins with the calling of the young boy, Samuel.
Elkanah and Hanna prayed for a baby, the Lord granted their petition. They
named him Samuel which meant ‘asked of God’. All his life, Samuel was a
giant man of prayer. The devout parents dedicated the baby to the Lord, as
he was God’s gift. Samuel grew up in Shiloh in the ‘presence of the Lord’.
He led a life of service there, with the older priest Eli. While visiting Samuel
each year, Hanna brought him a new robe, she made for him for his
tabernacle service. Surely, he enjoyed his parents’ encouragement and
guidance. They gave priority to spiritual matters and gave him training in the
way they wanted him to grow. Unfortunately, many parents today focus on
material concerns while ignoring spiritual needs. Three things which parents
have to pay attention in bringing up children are followed here. Samuel’s
parents lived a model life before him. Albert Einstein once said, “Setting an
example is not the main means of influencing others. It is the only means.’’
Children should be given good training. “Train a child in the way he should
go, even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Also
parents must pray fervently for their children. Hanna is an example to us in
her prayers.
Samuel must have been deeply troubled to see the wickedness of Eli’s sons.
They needed far stronger disciplines. They were committing sins worth of
death. But the Lord was with Samuel and preserved him from the
wickedness around him as He was with Joseph in Egypt. The Lord can
protect our children also in this present evil world. The Lord was preparing
Samuel for His future plans. In contrast to the wickedness of Eli’s sons, is
the faithfulness of Samuel. He centered his life on service to God even at
that early age. As he grew, his relationship with the Heavenly father grew
stronger. Such a deep bond enabled him to become the ‘faithful prophet’ of
Israel. God was about to bring judgment to the house of Eli. But he blessed
Elkana, Hanna and their house. At that time spiritual leaders were corrupt.
God’s people became disobedient and God was not speaking to His people.
It was a tragic time in the history of Israel. The silence of God was His
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judgment. But God changed the situation by speaking His precious word to
young Samuel. He had an attentive ear and a humble heart to obey. As
Samuel grew, the Lord was with him. While the Lord was against Eli and his
sons, the Lord blessed Samuel and his ministry.
We are celebrating the World Sunday School day on the first Sunday of
November. Robert Raikes, an English Publisher, started the first Sunday
School in 1780 in England. The Mar Thoma Sunday School Samajam was
established on 25th February 1905 at the Maramon Convention. The motto
of our Sunday School Samajam is “Come to Jesus, bring every child to
Jesus’’. Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the children come to
me do not hinder them, for to such, belongs the kingdom of heaven”
(Matthew 19: 14). To lead a Christian life in today’s world is a big challenge
to our children. Bring them to Sunday School and get them connected to
Christ at an early age. Let them grow in the Lord like Samuel.
May God bless us all, With Prayers, Rev. Sajit Thomas John, Vicar.
Dearly Beloved, “Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.”
Psalm 50:23 (NRSV)
Examining Psalms 50 as a whole, shows the characteristics of a worshiper that brings joy to the heart of God: gratitude to God, obedience, prayer, and a desire to glorify God. “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him.” John 4:23 (NRSV). This is the type of worshiper that will see the salvation of God. This November as we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Let us examine out hearts and see how truly grateful to God we are. The Israelites were freed
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from slavery and were being taken to the Promise Land, but throughout their journey they were grumbling and complaining. Being grateful is a choice. The Pilgrims did not allow their feelings or circumstances to determine whether or not they would exercise gratitude and thanksgiving. Even in the hard times they continued to believe and worship God. They knew God was in control. Even though the first few months here in America were brutal, when they experienced blessings – their first thoughts were to give thanks to God. It is easy to worship God when things are going well but the Pilgrims give us an example of trusting God and worshiping God – even in difficult times. They did not know if they would survive, but they kept their faith. They faced great challenges, but they knew that God was with them. May God enable all of us to have a similar faith and to worship God with true thanksgiving in spirit and truth. Yours in Christ’s Service, Rev. Shibi Abraham, Youth Chaplain.
Dear Parish Members, We are approaching to the last months of 2018. Let us Praise and Thank our Lord Almighty for blessing us throughout this year. We had an active year with your active participation and support. Let me take this opportunity to thank all our parish members for their whole- hearted support and participation in the Church activities. Hope you will continue this tempo in the coming days ahead. Our Parsonage construction is progressing. Please donate generously towards this noble cause and show your support in the construction. Let us all pray together for smooth completion of the parsonage construction. Thank you all once again. Regards & Prayers, Mathewkutty Easow (Roy), Secretary.
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APPEAL TO ALL PARISH MEMBERS
“Unless the LORD builds the House, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the City, the watchman stays awake in vain” (Psalm 127:1) Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. By the Grace of our LORD ALMIGHTY, recently we completed the foundation work of the new parsonage. The next stage of construction will be progressing and the update will be informed periodically. Our parsonage belongs to all the members of the parish and therefore, everyone’s contribution and prayerful participation is very important. In this matter, a General Body decision was taken previously. The Parish General Body decided that all the Parish members shall donate a minimum of $250 (it can be any amount above $250) towards the construction. Accordingly, the Executive Committee decided to approach you with this appeal for your valuable donation to this project. On behalf of the Executive Committee and the parsonage construction committee, we request your support for the project. Let us celebrate the bond of fellowship in our parsonage construction. With Love and Prayers Yours in His Ministry,
Rev. Sajit Thomas John Mr. George P Babu Mrs. Leelemma Chacko Vicar /President Treasurer Accountant
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11/2 Lincy Mathews 240 East 2nd Street Deer Park NY 11729
11/3 Mathai Thomas 9 Russell Park Road Syosset NY11791
11/3 Reena Ninan 66 Barry Drive Westbury NY 11590
11/3 Karuna M Abraham 708 Bellmore Rd North Bellmore NY 11710
11/3 Shane L. Mathew 20 McKinley Avenue Albertson NY 11507
11/3 Shalini T. Samuel 6 Park West New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/3 Leelamma Thomas 34 Pine Street Hicksville NY 11801
11/4 Elizabeth Koshy 7 Wedgewood Drive Westbury NY 11590
11/4 Dr. Alvin Varghese 89-29 257th Street Floral Park NY 11004
11/5 Ammini Philip 81-32 259th Street Floral Park NY 11004
11/5 Mammen Samuel 5 Country Court Hicksville NY 11801
11/6 Anish Varughese 85 Park Avenue Garden City Park NY 11040
11/6 Hannah R Mathew 315 Andrews Rd Mineola NY 11501
11/7 Ashley M. Abraham 59 Bretton Road Garden City Park NY 11040
11/8 Ann Abraham 12 Franklin Street Hicksville NY 11801
11/9 Jijo Mammen 1844 Midland Drive East Meadow NY 11554
11/9 Aaron A Kaithavana 1635 Highland Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/9 Thomas P Thomas 17 Starlight Lane Levittown NY 11756
11/9 Sosamma Jacob 19 Country Squire Ct. Levittown NY 1756
11/10 Sharon John 7 Evergreen Lane New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/10 Sicily Joseph 6 Clinton Street Hicksville NY 11801
11/10 Sobby Biju 280 Jefferson Ave Amityville NY 11701
11/10 Noah Thomas 223 Marcus Avenue Garden City Park NY 11040
11/10 Reneeta Sam 1413 Terrace Blvd., New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/11 Shannon Thomas 70 Stephen Marc Ln New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/11 Evelyn Escobar 65 Capri Drive Roslyn NY 11576
11/11 Susan John 7 Evergreen Lane New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/12 Sabumon Idiculla 870 Kallas Court Valley Stream NY 11580
11/12 Elizabeth Sabumon 870 Kallas Court Valley Stream NY 11580
11/12 Jack A. Koickel 12 Genesee Street Hicksville NY 11801
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
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11/13 Koshy Abraham 12 Franklin Street Hicksville NY 11801
11/15 Sabu Abraham 53 Park Lane Drive Albertson NY 11507
11/16 Princy John 19 Utica Avenue Hicksville NY 11801
11/17 Saramma Mathews 1584 Madison Street Elmont NY 11003
11/17 Somini James 1105 Hillside Ave Herricks NY 11040
11/17 Sushil Mathew 700 Merrick Road [Apt. 1-0] Baldwin NY 11510
11/19 Mammen Abraham 1306 Washington Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/20 Saly George 118 Ketchams Road Syosset NY 11791
11/20 Dr. Bibbin P. George 127 Roseum Way Mullica Hill NJ 08062
11/20 Josh George 58 Summit Street Hicksville NY 11801
11/20 Dibin George 57 Belmont Avenue Plainview NY 11803
11/20 John Babu 133 Cold Spring Road Syosset NY 11791
11/20 Sharlene Thampi 267-07 77th Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/21 Reji Mathew 29 Cantiague Lane Westbury NY 11590
11/21 Julie Jacob 39 Mineola Blvd. [Apt. 3H] Mineola NY 11501
11/22 Varughese John 65 Haverford Road Hicksville NY 11801
11/23 Valsa Varghese 462 Richmond Road East Meadow NY 11554
11/24 Dr. Roy Mathew 702 Crans Street Elmont NY 11003
11/24 Makayo Mathew 534 E Washington Av Woodbridge NJ 07095
11/25 Susamma Chacko 270-03 78th Avenue New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/25 Aleyamma Thomas 223 Marcus Avenue Garden City Park NY 11040
11/25 Annie Mammen 1306 Washington Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/26 Dr. Anna Chacko 25 Legend Circle Melville NY 11747
11/26 Ryan Mathew 155 San Juan Ave Albertson NY 11507
11/26 Bincy P. Varghese 260-7, 75th Avenue Glen Oaks NY 11004
11/26 Caleb Zach Thomas 223 Marcus Ave Garden City Park NY 11040
11/27 V. G. Abraham 260-19 81st Avenue Floral Park NY 11004
11/27 Sally Prasad 153 Bismark Ave Valley Stream NY-11581
11/27 Jobin George 114 Haverford Road Hicksville NY 11801
11/28 Susamma Thomas 9 Russell Park Road Syosset NY 11791
11/28 Lincy Varghese 82-29 257th Street Floral Park NY 11004
11/28 Dennis L. Matthews 3632 Martha Blvd. Bethpage NY 11714
11/29 David Babu 80-59 257thth Street Floral Park NY 11004
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11/29 Wilsy Mammen 708 Bellmore Rd N. Bellmore NY 11710
11/30 Laila Thomas 41 Diamond Street Elmont NY 11003
11/30 Rajamma Mammen 5 Country Court Hicksville NY 11801
11/30 Lalu Mathew 20 McKinley Avenue Albertson NY11507
11/30 Varghese Lukose 24 Herkomer Street New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/30 Varkey Abraham 11 Stirrup Lane Roslyn Heights NY 11577
11/30 Leenu Samuel 5 Park East New Hyde Park NY 11040
11/30 Joffie Sam 74 Clarendon Road Lake Ronkonkoma NY 11779
OFFER PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING ON SUNDAY -
NOVEMBER 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
11/1 Mr. & Mrs. Varughese K. Varughese
85 Park Avenue Garden City Park
NY 11040
11/2 Mr. & Mrs. Choukayil Thomas
76-32 264th Street Floral Park NY 11004
11/5 Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Thomas
31 Robbins Lane Westbury NY 11590
11/6 Mr. & Mrs. G. Varughese 201 Browns Road Nesconset NY 11767
11/9 Mr. & Mrs. Babu Philip 80-42 257th Street Floral Park NY 11004
11/10 Mr. & Mrs. Varghese Thomas
47 Kent Street Herricks NY 11040
11/12 Mr. & Mrs. Varghese Chacko
82-35 Little Neck Parkway
Floral Park NY 11004
11/13 Mr. & Mrs. Varkey Abraham
11 Stirrup Lane Roslyn Heights NY 11577
11/16 Mr. & Mrs. Reji Varghese 1557 Adams Street Elmont NY 11003
11/16 Dr. & Mrs. John Benjamin 104 Nottingham Road
Manhasset Hills NY 11040
11/20 Mr. & Mrs. V. G. Abraham 260-19 81st Ave. Floral Park NY 11004
11/20 Mr. & Mrs. Sam Samuel 79-08 263rd Street Floral Park NY 11004
11/21 Mr. & Mrs. Chacko Mathew
451 Horton Highway Williston Park NY 11596
11/23 Mr. & Mrs. Geevarughese Varghese
82-29 257th Street Floral Park NY 11004
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11/24 Mr. & Mrs. Matt Lipinsky 55 Royal Way Manhasset Hills NY 11040
11/29 Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Philip 725 The Plain Road Westbury NY 11590
OFFER PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING ON SUNDAY -
NOVEMBER 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
11/4 - Sun World Sunday School Day (English Service)
11/11 - Sun Unity Sunday CNI/CSI – Veterans Day
11/18 - Sun Diaspora Sunday (Holy Communion Service in English)
11/25 - Sun Thanksgiving Sunday (Holy Communion Service in Eng)
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
November 11 is celebrated in United States of America as Veteran’s Day. There are a few Veterans in our Church too. We appreciate their valuable services towards the security and integrity of the country. This year the Executive Committee of the Parish decided to honor the Veterans of our Church on Sunday November 11. Those Veterans in our Church are requested to give their names to the Secretary or to the program Conveners Dr. Anil Chacko or Mr. Anil Thomas on or before Wednesday November 7th to make necessary arrangements to honor them on Sunday Nov 11th.
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY Every year third Thursday of November is celebrated as THANKSGIVING day. We celebrate Thanksgiving in our church the following Sunday. This year we observe November 25 qs Thanksgiving Sunday. SUNDAY SCHOOL
➢ Sunday School will be at Church on all Sundays at 9.00 AM.
➢ Little Blessing and Junior Blessing will be on Malayalam Service
Sundays.
EVENTS OF THE MONTH
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➢ World Sunday School will be observed on November 4th
➢ Regional celebration of World Sunday School on November 3rd
Saturday at Staten Island Mar Thoma Church.
➢ General Body meeting of Sunday School will be held at Church on
Sunday November 4 after Holy Communion Service to elect office
bearers and Committee members for 2019.
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
• Weekly Meeting schedule will be either announced in the church or
through email sent to Youth Fellowship Members.
YOUNG FAMILY FELLOWSHIP ❖ Regular meeting will be held on Sunday November 18, immediately
after the service, at the Church. Food & Childcare will be provided.
CHOIR
• Malayalam and English Choir practices will be held either before or
after service on their respective weeks.
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM ✓ Meeting schedule will be announced at the Church. ✓ General Body Meeting of Yuvajana Sakhyam will be held at Church
on November 11 Sunday after Holy Communion Service to elect office bearers and Committee members for 2019.
SEVIKA SANGHOM ➢ Weekly Bible Study classes will be held every Tuesday at 10.00 AM
at the Church.
➢ Monthly meeting will be announced at the Church.
➢ Conference of North East Regional Sevika Sangham will be held on
Saturday November 10th at Bethany Mar Thoma Church, 90 Old
Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962.Main Speaker is Rev.
Saju B John, Vicar, Bethany MTC. Registration begins at 8.30 AM
and the Registration Fee is $10 per person.
EDAVAKA MISSION ❖ Edavaka Mission meetings will be held on every Thursday at 7.30
PM at the Church.
❖ North East Regional Convention 2018 of Mar Thoma Voluntary
Evangelists’ Association will be held on November 2 - 4.
Theme: “Call To Be Different From Others”
Main Speaker: Mr. Jose Pandanad.
Venues: Nov 2 at 7.00 PM : St. John’s MTC, Queens Village, NY
Nov 3 at 7.00 PM: St. Thomas MTC, Yonkers, NY
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Nov 4 @ 10.15 AM: Epiphany MTC, Ozone Park, NY
SENIOR CITIZEN’S FELLOWSHIP ✓ Senior Citizen Fellowship meeting will be held on Friday
November 30th at 7:30 PM at the church. All Senior Citizen
Fellowship members are requested to attend the meeting.
Nov 3 Saturday 6.30 PM
Prayer Group
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Mr. & Mrs. Jacob T Chacko, 6 Maxwell Drive, Westbury, NY 11590 516-333-6996 (H); 516-567-4819 (C)
Election of 2019 Prayer Gr Rep will be held
Nov 4 Sunday 6.00 PM
Prayer Group
E
Mr. & Mrs. Anil Thomas, 2 Dalton Court, S. Huntington, NY 11746
631-873-4030 (H); 631-339-2828 (C) Election of 2019 Prayer Gr Rep will be held
Nov 10 Saturday 6.30 PM
Prayer Group
G
Mr. & Mrs. Varkey Abraham, 11 Stirrup Lane, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
516-625-4310 (H); 917-297-3048 (C)
Nov 11 Sunday 6.00 PM
Prayer Group
A
Mr. & Mrs. George P Babu, 263-16, 79th Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11004
718-347-8239 (H); 718-609-0230 (C) Election of 2019 Prayer Gr Rep will be held
Nov 17 Saturday 6.30 PM
Prayer Group
B
Mrs. Aleyamma C Thomas 208 Hathaway Ave, Elmont, NY 11003
516-358-7732 (H); 646-675-1179 (C) Election of 2019 Prayer Gr Rep will be held
NB : 2019 Prayer Group Representative Elections – Pr. Group F - Nov 3rd, Pr. Group E – Nov 4th, Pr. Group A – Nov 11th and Pr. Group B – Nov 17th.
November
Prayer Group – F Mr. Varghese C. Baby
December
Prayer Group – G Mr. Kalathil Varughese
AREA PRAYER MEETINGS
PULPIT ASSISTANCE & REFRESHMENTS
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WORD OF GRATITUDE
The Vicar and members of the Parish express their sincere THANKS to the Area Representative Mr. Anil Thomas and members of Prayer Grp E for their assistance at the pulpit, arranging flowers and providing refreshments during the month of OCTOBER 2018. During the month of NOVEMBER 2018, the above responsibilities are assigned to Area Representative Mr. Varghese C Baby and members of Prayer Group – F.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Date Time Schedule & Weekly Theme
Sunday Nov 4th
10.00 AM
WORLD SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY Holy Communion Service in English Up-bring the Children in the fellowship
of the Church
Sunday Nov 11th
08.30 AM 10.00 AM
VETERANS DAY Divine Service in English
Holy Communion Service in Malayalam Church: Light on the Lampstand (Festival of Unity of Communion of Churches in India)
Sunday Nov 18th
10.00 AM
Holy Communion in English Annunciation to Zechariah
Sunday Nov 25th
08.30 AM 10.00 AM
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY Divine Service in English
Holy Communion in Malayalam Annunciation of Virgin Mary
LECTIONARY
Date 1st & 2nd Lessons Epistle Gospel
Sunday Nov 4th
1. Exod 2: 1-10 2. 3 John 1: 1-15
Eph 6:1-9 Luke 18: 15-17
Sunday Nov 11th
1. Zech 4: 1-14 2. Rev 1:12-20
1 Cor 3:10-15 Matt 5: 14-16
Sunday Nov 18th
1. 1 Chr 24:1-19 2. Rev 8: 1-8
2 Cor 2: 12-17 Luke 1: 5-23
Sunday Nov 25th
1. Zech 2: 8-13 2. Gal 4: 1-7
Eph 1: 3-10 Luke 1: 26-38
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2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rev. Sajit Thomas John [email protected]
Vicar / President 516-208-3523 P 516-589-1606 C
Dr. Anil Chacko [email protected]
Vice President 201-483-7292 H 716-982-2464 C
Mathewkutty Easow [email protected]
Secretary 516-612-7396 H 516-455-8596 C
George P. Babu [email protected]
Treasurer 718-347-8239 H 718-690-0230 C
Leelamma T. Chacko [email protected]
Accountant 516-681-3617 H 516-547-2667 C
Dr. Joseph Mattackal [email protected]
Lay Leader (Malayalam)
516-746-3458 H 917-312-2153 C
Dr. Ronny Jacob [email protected]
Lay Leader (English)
516-410-2461 C
Varkey Abraham [email protected]
Sabha Council Member
516-625-4310 H 917-297-3048 C
George P Babu [email protected]
Diocesan Council Member
718-347-8239 H 718-690-0230 C
K. P. Varughese [email protected]
Assembly Member
516-775-4097 H 516-318-7175 C
Varghese Lukose [email protected]
Assembly Member
516-352-0763 H 516-263-8289 C
Johnson Varghese [email protected]
Prayer Group - A 929-372-4617 C
Christo G. Abraham [email protected]
Prayer Group – B 347-387-7047 C
Abey Kaithavana [email protected]
Prayer Group – C 516-502-2393 H 516-244-4913 C
Samuel Chacko [email protected]
Prayer Group – D 516-681-3617 H 516-263-8337 C
Anil Thomas [email protected]
Prayer Group – E 631-873-4030 H 631-339-2828 C
Varghese C. Baby [email protected]
Prayer Group – F 516-781-7513 H 516-726-0472 C
Kalathil Varughese [email protected]
Prayer Group – G 516-365-4893 H 516-984-6591 C
Jibu Abraham [email protected]
Sunday School Headmaster
516-747-1127 H 516-297-6909 C
Alexander Thomas [email protected]
Youth Fellowship Vice President
516-417-3881 C
Dr. Susan Thomas [email protected]
Young Family Fello. Vice President
631-873-4030 H 631-339-2828 C
Jibi P. Mathew [email protected]
Yuvajana Sakhyam Vice President
516-833-6061 H 516-849-4537 C
Stanly Thomas [email protected]
Choir Leader 516-775-0590 H 516-455-7108 C
Sosamma Abraham [email protected]
Sevika Sangham Secretary
516-937-0942 H 516-233-8636 C
Yohannan Jacob [email protected]
Edavaka Mission Secretary
516-741-5407 H 516-459-9103 C