34 Morris Street, Yonkers, NY 10705 http://www.stthomasmtc.org

Vicar/President: Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas Hm: 914-376-6530 * Cell: 914-450-3162 * revjathomas@yahoo.com

Secretary: John Abraham Ph: 845-634-9319 * secretary@stthomasmtc.org

NEWSLETTER VOL. XL NO. 9

2018

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Date Time Worship

Sun, Sept 2 9:30 AM English Holy Communion Service .

Sun, Sept 9 9:30 AM English Holy Communion Service (Teachers’ Dedication service before Offertory)

Sun, Sept 16 9:30 AM Malayalam Holy Communion Service .

Sun, Sept 23 9:30 AM Malayalam Holy Communion Service .

Sun, Sept 30 9:30 AM English Divine Service .

WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE

LECTIONARY

IMPORTANT DAYS

Date 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Gospel

Sun, Sept 2 Prov. 4:1-19 Acts. 22:1-5 Col. 1:24-29 St.Luke.4:31-44

Sun, Sept 9 Exo. 1:15-22 Rom. 16:1-16 Acts. 16:11-15 St.Mark.15:37-41

Sun, Sept 16 Joshua 14:6-15 Phile. 8-22 2 Tim. 4:1-8 St.Luke. 1:5-7

Fri, Sept 21 Isa. 4:1-6 Eph. 6:1-9 1 Thes. 1:2-6 St.Luke. 18:18-32

Sun, Sept 23 Exo. 12:21-28 Acts. 2:37-47 1 Cor. 11:23-30 St.Luke. 22:14-20

Thur, Sept 27 Ezek. 37:15-22 1 John.3:1-12 Eph. 4:1-6 St.John 17:20-28

Sun, Sept 30 Mal. 2:10-16 1 Cor. 13:1-14:1 Heb. 13:1-6 St.Mark. 10:2-9

Sun, Sept 2 Jesus: The Great Guru - Education Sunday (15th Day after Pentecost)

Sun, Sept 9 Women - Partners in God’s Liberation - Sevika Sangham Day (16th Day after Pentecost)

Sun, Sept 16 Share the Wisdom of Elderly - Senior Citizen Day (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

Fri, Sept 21 St. Mathew the Apostle’s Day

Sun, Sept 23 Holy Qurbana: Sacrament of Offering (18th Day after Pentecost)

Thur, Sept 27 Unity in Witness - Inauguration Day of Church of South India (CSI)

Sun, Sept 30 Honor the Bond of Marriage (19th Sunday after the Pentecost)

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Praise the Lord! As you all know, the torrential rain and heavy floods over the past few months has devastated the state of Kerala, India. According to the Eco-nomic Times of India,

More than 370 deaths due to the flood have been reported A Rs. 4,441 Crore loss to the government following the dam-

age to roads and bridges with at least 220 bridges damaged

More than 33,000 people have been rescued by different agencies. Over 7.24 lakh people are staying in the 5,645 relief camps.

Kerala's Chief Minister had earlier said 2 million people had taken shelter in camps since the monsoon rains began.

In light of this terrible predicament, many are wondering why this has happened and countless interpretations have arisen to provide explana-tion. I do not purport to have all the answers but, our understanding of the Scripture reminds us that there is something wrong for even “whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth” (Romans 8:18-23). However, we can still find reason to hope, because we believe in God who is the just Judge and Creator of all. So, let us shift our focus from the disaster to our Master.

God is Sovereign and Ruler of all creation. In the book of the prophet Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar, declares, “His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation…He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: ‘What have you done?’ ”. God is good, and His goodness is beyond human vocabulary. God’s goodness has an ultimate purpose within the mystery of His eter-nal divine plan. So, to affirm God’s sovereignty is to also to faithfully affirm the wisdom of His purpose in all of creation.

Also, God is more than the Ruler of all Creation, God is Love incarnate in Jesus Christ and despite all the suffering that surrounds, He will nev-er forsake us and will draw near to us in our experience of brokenness (Isaiah 57:15). In other words, in times of pain and loss God is our per-sonal refuge and lifts our chin up to see hope, life and love even in the most difficult moments. Let us put our complete faith and hope in our Lord God and we will never be disappointed! Move forward in the Lord! May the Lord God bless us all!

Love and Prayers, Your brother in Christ, Jaisen Achen

914.450.3162 revjathomas@yahoo.com

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Prayer Meetings

Sevika Sangham

New Address

Mr. Johnson Varghese 1758 W 5th St. Piscataway NJ 08854

(732-200-5464)

Mr. Thomas Oommen 9 Dugan Lane Yonkers, NY

Area Date Location

Manhattan/New Jersey

Friday August, 31

6:30 PM

Mr. Samuel Ninan 707 Cottage Place, Teaneck, NJ (201) 692-0649

Yonkers South (McLean Ave)

Sunday September, 2

6:30 PM

Mrs. Marykutty Varghese 64 Linn Avenue, Yonkers, NY (914) 963-0514

Upper Westchester/CT

Saturday September, 8

6:30 PM

Mr. Johnson S. Parayil 232 Carol Avenue, Pelham, NY (914) 813-1032

Rockland Sunday

September, 16 6:30 PM

Mr. Sujin Samuel 5 Spruce Drive, Spring Valley, NY (845) 708-5314

Yonkers North (Broadway)

Sunday September, 23

6:30 PM

Mr. Samuel K. Samuel 63 Price Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY (914) 693-8490

Yonkers East (Central Ave)

Saturday September, 29

6:30 PM

Mr. John Jacob 5 Andover Rd, Apt#1, Yonkers, NY

Rockland Sunday

September, 30 6:30 PM

Mr. P. T. Thomas 10 Carbery Court, Pomona, NY (845) 517-2207

1st Day of the new year for Sunday School Sept 9th (after service)

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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15 - KJV

For so many children, now is the time that they return to their studies. When the summer begins, they put their books aside and try to “enjoy their vacation.” But there is one book that we can never lay aside, and that book is the Bible. The Bible provides us with history, poetry, prophecy, and doctrine.

The Bible teaches us about a person’s relationship to God and to each other. The Bible teaches us about God’s love for us and His purpose for us. The Bible teaches us how we can obtain salvation by believing in God and living a life that is in accordance with God’s will. Even though there are parts of the Bible that are thousands of years old, the message of the Bible is still relevant today. The Bible provides us with instructions for how to live our life.

Someone once said that Bible stands for: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Though we are all busy with so many things, we should always make time for the important things. We should always remember that our life here is temporary and one day we will have to give an account of our life. By the Grace of God may we all live our life in accordance with God’s will.

Rev. Shibi Abraham

Youth Chaplain’s Message

Edavaka Mission

Event Date & Time Location

Prayer Meeting

9/12/2018 6:30 PM

At Church Speaker:

Very Rev. Paulose Parekkara Cor-Episcopa.

Prayer Meeting

9/19/2018 7:00 PM

Mr. M. C. Chacko 8 Flint Drive, Spring Valley, NY (845) 356-1848

Fasting Prayer (with Sevika Sangham)

9/21/2018 10:00 AM

Mr. Thomas P. John 46 Leroy Avenue, Yonkers, NY (914) 965-3979

Prayer Meeting

9/26/2018 7:00 PM

At Church

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Bronx/Yonkers South Ms. Jenny Jolly 26 Bruce Avenue 6 Mrs. Milita Alice Sumitra 655 East 228 St, Apt #4F 13 Mrs. Silgi Varghese 17 Wendell St 15 Mr. Raju Varghese 133 Van Cortland Pk. Ave. 17 Mr. Thomas P. John 46 Leroy Avenue 19 Mr. Mathew David 24 Leroy Place 22 Manhattan/New Jersey Alexander Philip Thomas 65 Rosemont Terrace 5 Devin John Mathew 29 Mark Twain Dr 8 Sara Mary Koshy 33 Third Avenue 15 Mr. Simon Ninan 829 Derius Drive 20 Mrs. Lindsey Mathew 29 Mark Twain Dr 21 Nathaniel Thomas Paulose 630 West 246th Stree, Apt #824 21 Mrs. Sara Mathews 10 Freeman St 29 Queens/Long Island Alen Abraham 1421 Alpha Street 9 Rockland Angela Cherian 3 Stern Place 10 Nevin Binu 22 Old Brick Road 11 Mrs. Annamma Thomas 5 Eckerson Lane 12 Victor Isaiah Chacko 51 Alexander Drive 13 Vinay Chacko Joseph 9 Spray Court 14 Mrs. Annie Varughese 3 Blithe Ct. 15 Mr. Domy Philip 29 North Park Terrace 20 Ms. Anu Varghese 6 Mayfield Street 20 Joel J. Oommen 892 Route 9W 25 Mr. P. T. Thomas 10 Carbery Court 29 Upper Westchester/CT Ms. Anit Beena Philip 11 Hillandale Ave 2 Mrs. Leelamma Kuruvilla 5 Overhill Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 3 Mr. Johnson S. Parayil 232 Carol Avenue 3 Mrs. Jimmy Parie 5 Overhill Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 4 Mrs. Susy A. Mathew 6 Glen Avenue 5 Mrs. Annamma Kochumman 288 Fisher Ave 11

September BIRTHDAYS

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Mr. Babu Kurian 1822 Morris Lane 18 Mrs. Chachy J. Parayil 232 Carol Avenue 22 Mrs. Aleyamma E. Chacko 28 Soundview Street 28 Mrs. Timble M. Mathew 10 Lilac Ln 28 Vicar Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas 34 Morris Street 16 Caleb Thomas 34 Morris Street 25 Yonkers East Ms.Sheryl Merrin Johnson 49 Patton Drive 1 Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas 16 Astor Place, 2nd Floor 4 Mrs. Jane Josen 43 Shoreview Drive, Apt #3 7 Laura Beth Fitzsimmons 108 Cook Ave 17 Mrs. Sofi George 55 Patton Drive 18 Mr. Thomas V. Varghese 1055 Dobbs Ferry Rd. 23 Jayden Jacob George 55 Patton Drive 27 Ashley Madathil Alexander 23 Linda Lane 30 Mrs. Sini Saju 2 Simpson Place 30 Yonkers North Mr. Samuel K. Samuel 63 Price Street 2 Mrs. Mariamma C Thomas 385 Prescott Street 8 Mr. Thomas Mathew 65 Curtis Lane 12 Mr. Varghese M. Yohannan 10 Hudson view Drive 13 Mr. Chacko Arun Andrews 17 Argyle Terrace 14 Mr. Robin George 1117 Nepperhan Avenue, 1 st floor 17 Ms. Christina Varghese 26 Emerald Street 23 Yonkers West Mrs. Santhamma George 396 Beleuve Ave 18 Anson Joseph 30 Post Street. Apt 5G 19 Mr. Alan George Daniel 61 Chase Avenue 24 Mr. Idiculla Daniel 245 Rumsey Road, Apt #6G 30

September BIRTHDAYS cont...

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September Wedding Anniversaries

Bronx/Yonkers South Mr. Benjie Varghese & Mrs. Silgi Varghese 1 17 Wendell St Mr. Mathew David & Mrs. Mariamma Mathew 11 24 Leroy Place Mr. Thomas Chacko & Mrs. Marykutty Chacko 26 181 Devoe Avenue

Manhattan/New Jersey Mr. Johnson Varghese & Mrs. Jasmine Varghese 6 1758 W 5th St Mr. Daniel Thomas & Mrs. Mariamma Thomas 8 9-07 Berdan Ave

Rockland Mr. John Kurian & Mrs. Aleyamma Kurian 2 22 Eckerson Lane Mrs. Lilly S. Mathew & Mr. M. Mathukutty 8 20 Corinthian Drive Mr. Jacob Oommen & Mrs. Lali Jacob Oommen 17 892 Route 9W Mr. Sony Mathew Jacob & Ms. Lincy Marie Jacob 19 306 Quidor Court Mr. Joseph Koshy & Mrs. Susamma Koshy 20 86 Susan Drive Mr. Sujin Samuel & Mrs. Liya S. Samuel 29 5 Spruce Drive

Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Saji Kochumman & Mrs. Reni Saji 3 288 Fisher Ave Mr. Bejoy Chacko & Mrs. Elizabeth Chacko 4 11 Jackson Avenue, unit 32 Mr. John C. Thomas & Mrs. Shuba Thomas 23 90 Mayfair Road

Yonkers East Mr. Abey Varughese & Mrs. Mini Aby Varughese 30 2210 Central Park Ave. #2

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Yonkers North Mr. Samuel K. Samuel & Mrs. Mary Samuel 8 63 Price Street Mr. Mathew V. Zacharia & Mrs. Elizabeth R. 13 11 Lakeview Ave,

Yonkers West Mr. George Samuel & Mrs. Sosamma Samuel 8 26 Post Street Apt. 3F Mr. Varghese Jacob & Mrs. Mini Jacob 19 28 Montclair Road

September Wedding Anniversaries cont..

New Born Mr. Bonney Thomas and Mrs. Tessy Idiculla had a baby girl, Jenissa Elsa Bonney, on August 16th, 2018 at 11.37am.

On behalf of the parish, I congratulate the parents and pray

that God bless the baby and the family.

Choir “Bake” Sale Malayalam Choir will have a lunch sale after service on Sept

9th to raise money for charity and Choir Fest Delicious plate of Biriyani

$10 per plate Half the amount will go to St Andrews MT church in Othara

Northeast Regional Sunday Sunday School

Talent Festival Sept 15th : 8:30 AM

Venue: Epiphany Mar Thoma Church (103-10 104th St, Ozone Park, NY 11417)

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North East Regional Sevika Sanghom Kalamela 2018

Date and Time: September 29th 2018 8:30 AM Place: St Thomas Mar Thoma Church

Event Date & Time Location

Friday Prayer 9/14/2018 9:30 AM

At Church Sevika Sangham Retreat

Fasting Prayer 9/21/2018 10:00 AM

Mrs. Annamma Thomas 46 Leroy Avenue, Yonkers, NY (914) 965-3979

Friday Prayer (With Edavaka Mission )

9/28/2018 10:00 AM

Mrs. Annamma Thomas 5 Eckerson Lane, Spring Valley, NY (845) 352-1753

Sevika Sangham

Sevika Sangham FAMILY NIGHT

New Date: Nov 10th : 6:30 PM At Church Basement

(Please note, this event is postponed from earlier announced date)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2018

Position Name Home Phone Vicar/President Rev. Jaisen Thomas (914) 376-6530 Vice President Mr. John C. Thomas (914) 457-8197 Secretary Mr. John Abraham (845) 634-9319 Treasurer Mr. Biju Varghese (845) 268-0887 Accountant Mr. Ullas Thannickal (845) 638-8075 Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. Varghese George (914) 207-6465 Lay Leader - English Mr. Roshan Abraham Thomas (914) 963-3524

AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES

Manhattan/NJ Mr. Jacob Varghese (201) 384-0041 Queens/LI Mrs. Mary Jacob (516) 365-3750 Rockland (Spring Valley) Mr. Suju Samuel (845) 426-6635 Rockland (Outside Spring Valley) Mr. Aju Daniel (914) 255-8478 Upper Westchester/CT Mr. John Daniel (845) 240-1578 Upper Westchester/CT Mr. John P. Varghese (914) 939-0064 Yonkers East Mr. Josen Joseph (914) 346-8644 Yonkers North Mr. K.C. Thomas (914) 963-3499 Yonkers South/Bronx Mr. Thomas John (914) 965-3979 Yonkers West Mr. Jishu Samuel (914) 690-4868

MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES

Sabha Mandalam Mr. Thomas Oommen (516) 796-2672

Diocesan Representatives Mr. Samuel K. Samuel (914) 693-8490

Mr. Sunil M. Varughese (845) 268-3647 Mr. Nobin Vaidian (914) 337-2470

ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Choir Mrs. Sherly Thomas (516) 796-2672 Edavaka Mission Mr. K. G. Varghese (914) 202-7093 Sevika Sangham Mrs. Sosamma Abraham (845) 426-2327 Sunday School Mr. T.P. Jacob (516) 365-3750 Youth Fellowship Mr. Austin M. Varghese (914) 968-7856 Young Family Fellowship Mr. Norman Jones (914) 879-8653 Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Jibu Varghese (914) 968-2677

AUDITORS

Mr. Samuel Ninan (201) 692-0649

Mr. Thankachan Geevarghese (914) 939-0282

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