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The history of the Mar Thoma Church in the North American and European continent rep-
resents the dreams and aspirations of the faithful members of the Church. Commencing as a
small prayer group in Queens, New York, in 1972, the first approved parish was recognized
in New York in 1976. From this humble beginning, the Mar Thoma Church began to im-
measurably grow within the last 30 years. In terms of functionality, the churches in this part
of the world were grouped as a Zone of the Mar Thoma Church in 1982. The leadership of
the late Suffragan Metropolitan. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Athanasius guided the
church in its new socio-cultural and geographical habitus. Upon Thirumeni's unfortunate
demise, the late Metropolitan, The Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma, presided over the
Zone. However, as per the decision of the Episcopal Synod, the churches in North America
and United Kingdom became constituents of the newly formed "Diocese of North America
and United Kingdom". The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, took charge as Dioce-
san Bishop. Due to the expansion of the church, the nomenclature of the Diocese has
changed slightly to its current name, "Diocese of North America and Europe". As the need
to truly ground the church into the reality of the socio-economic situation of the "Western"
world was felt, the Diocesan Assembly took the step to permanently house the Diocese.
Hence, the Diocesan Assembly purchased property in Richboro, PA, in 1994, from which the
Headquarters has subsequently moved to its current location at 2320 South Merrick Avenue,
Merrick, N Y. Since the young diocese needed to be nurtured and developed, the Episcopal
Synod appointed the first resident Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus with
effect from October 1993.In October 2000, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos took
charge as the Diocesan Episcopa. Thirumeni serves the Diocese till December 31, 2008. Jan
01, 2009 onwards the Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa serves as the Dioc-
esan Bishop.
The church was initiated by various factors. The mission and vision of strong lay leadership
as well as the aforementioned Bishops, the Diocesan Secretaries, Treasurers, Councils, As-
semblies, have contributed and continue to contribute towards the molding of the Diocese.
The following have served as Diocesan Secretaries: Rev. N.M. Cherian, Rev. A.G. Mathew,
Rev. Dr. P.J. Philip, Rev. Jayan Thomas, Dr. P.V. Cherian (Recording Secretary), Rev. P.J.
Alex, Rev. Dr. T.P. Abraham, Rev. Dr. P.G. George, Rev. Oommen Philip, Rev. K.Y. Jacob,
Rev. Dr. John Joseph, Rev. Dr. K. A. Abraham. Rev. Joseph Oommen, Rev. Biju S. Cherian,
Rev. Vinoy Daniel, Rev. K. E. Geevarghese and presently Rev. Binoy Joseph Thomas hold
the post as Diocesan Secretary.
The Church's possibilities in this country are immense. She is grounded in the vision of
providing identity while contextualizing to the dynamic realities of its living situation.
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History
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol - Quarterly Newsletter 2019
DATE SERVICES 1st LESSON 2nd LESSON
Saturday,
06-Jul-19
Coffee Morning @ 8am—10am in the Church Hall
Fasting Prayer @ 10:00am in the church
07-Jul-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Micah 3:7-12 Phil 4:10-20
Giving without counting the cost - Tithe Offering Siby Mathews Amy Siby
Thursday,
11Jul 19 North Bristol House Prayer @ 6:30pm
Reisdence of Mr Alan B John,
30 Jenner Blvd, Emersons Green,
Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 7JS.
13-Jul-19 Gloucester/Swindon House Prayer @ 6pm To be notified
14-Jul-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Exo 29:1-21 Eph 5:1-14
Priests- Called to face shame for Christ's sake Chacko Mathew Mary Chacko
19-Jul-19 Night Prayer starts @ 9pm Saji John, 16 Morgan Way,
Peasedown, St John, BA2 8TT
20-Jul-19 Yeovil/Tauton House Prayer @ 4pm K V Oommen John, 12 Mitchelmore Rd,
Yeovil, BA21 4BA
21-Jul-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Joshua 4:1-9 1 Cor 10:1-11
Theological Education that forms the Faith Community Ashish Jaffey Joanne Jaffey
Saturday Bath House Prayer @ 10am Residence of Mr Abraham George,
3Kennet Rd, Devizes, SN10 5BG
27-Jul-19 South Bristol House Prayer @ 6pm Saji Yohanan, 278 Two Mile Hill Road,
Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1AT.
28-Jul-19 HC Communion Service in English @ 09:30am Hosea 2:16-23 Eph 5:20-33
Holy Matrimony: To be established in Faithfulness Alan Chandi Rosemary Annamma
Birthday July 2019
2nd July Shone Varghese Biju
3rd July Jaison Eby George
5th July Neena Ann Jacob
5th July Neha Sunu
9th July Alan S John
10th July Georgen Kurilose Abraham
13th July Miriam Elizabeth Abraham
15th July Simcy Ani Ninan
20th July Sosamma Thomas
21st July Jibu Abraham
22nd July Bincy Mary Philip
23rd July Nathan George Sunu
24th July Dr Genu Cherian
26th July Emily Renoy Kurien
26th July Anjali Mariam Philip
27th July Jibu George Abraham
28th July Joshua Abraham
28th July Rion Thomas Sunil
29th July Alan Oommen Abraham
30th July Rosemary Annamma
31st July Saji Mathew
Wedding Anniversary July 2019
3rd July Mr.& Mrs. Chacko Mathew
7th July Mr & Mrs. Siby Mathews
19th July Mr & Mrs. Jaffey Chacko
31st July Mr. & Mrs. George Philip
31st July Mr. & Mrs. Renoy John Kurien
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol - Quarterly Newsletter 2019
Coffee Morning @ 8am—10am in the Church Hall
Fasting Prayer @ 10:00am in the Church Saturday
03 Aug 19 North Bristol House Prayer @ 6pm Sunil Daniel, 133 Willowherb Road,
Bristol, BS16 7FP.
04-Aug-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @ 09:30am 1King:17:1-15 Jude:17-25
Gospel form Everyone to Everywhere Ashish Majaladi Sharon Ashish
10-Aug-19 Gloucester/Swindon House Prayer @ 6pm P.S.John, 18 Marsh Farm, Wiltshire,
Swindon, SN1 2GL.
11-Aug-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Gen:8:1-14 Col:3:1-11
Holy Baptism Renoy J Kurien Blessy Jacob
17-Aug-19 Yeovil/Tauton House Prayer @ 4pm Reji Abraham, 32 Mitchelmore Rd,
Yeovil, BA21 4BA
18-Aug-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Exo:7:1-7 2Tim:3:10-17
Church Reformation - The Power of the Word of God Jaison George Sneha Jaison
Saturday Bath House Prayer @ 10am No Prayer Meeting Scheduled
24 Aug 19 South Bristol House Prayer @ 6pm Aby Thomas, 106 Station Rd,
Filton, BS34 7JJ
25-Aug-19 Divine Service @ 09:30 am Exo:12:1-14 1Cor:11:23-33
Holy Qurbana Celebration of Salvation Donna Analyse Renitta Ray
Birthday August 2019
2nd Aug Angela T Varghese
3rd Aug Lydia Rachel Manoj
4th Aug Manoj Chacko
7th Aug Sam John
7th Aug Jolly Binu Varghese
8th Aug Steffna Ann Ray
8th Aug Anna Abraham
9th Aug Meriyam T Reji
13th Aug Nidhi Mary Cherian
13th Aug Abraham George
14th Aug Ashish Chacko Jaffey
14th Aug Suzanna Elizabeth John
15th Aug Ranjay John Cherian
17th Aug Lizy John
19th Aug Sona Mary Giju
23th Aug Alexy Elizabeth John
23th Aug Rianne Angel Ray
24th Aug Esther Mariam Alex
25th Aug Dona Annalyse
26th Aug Edwin Abraham Alex
27th Aug Shaun Sam
31st Aug Sibil Ray
Wedding Anniversary August 2019
01st Aug Mr & Mrs. Jithin P John
2nd Aug Mr. & Mrs .Jesvin Johnson
08th Aug Mr & Mrs. Agish George
17th Aug Mr. & Mrs. Nixon T Samuel
19th Aug Mr. & Mrs. Biju P Abraham
20th Aug Mr. & Mrs. Jaison Eby George
22nd Aug Mr. & Mrs. Sunil K. Daniel
27th Aug Mr. & Mrs. Sunil Thomas
28th Aug Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Chacko
28th Aug Mr & Mrs Abbey John Thomas
Carmel Mar Thoma Church, Liverpool
37th Mar Thoma Family Conference 2019
Date: Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August 2019
http://www.carmelmtc.org.uk/familyconference2019/
Email: familyconference2019@gmail.com
Theme: My Redeemer Liveth
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St Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Bristol - Quarterly Newsletter 2019
01-Sep-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @ 09:30am Neh:8:1-8 Acts:18:24-28
Education Sunday Jacob George Ancy Jacob
Saturday
07 Sep 19
Coffee Morning @ 8am-10am in the Church Hall
Fasting Prayer @ 10:00am in the church
North Bristol House Prayer @ 6pm Ashish Majaladi, 24 Stanley Mead,
Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0EG.
08-Sep-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Judg:4:4-16 Phili:4:1-7
Sevika Sangham Sunday Annamma Saji Annie Cherian
14-Sep-19
Coffee House—Meet & Greet Neighbours in the Church Hall
Gloucester/Swindon House Prayer @ 6pm Daniel P Mathew, 154 North House Road
Cirencester, Gloucester. GL7 1DX
15-Sep-19 HC Communion Service in Malayalam @09:30am Gen:48:8-22 Phile:8-22
Senior Citizens Sunday Santosh Cherian Genu Santosh
21-Sep-19 Yeovil/Tauton House Prayer @ 4pm Riju John, 84 Smithfield Road, Exeter,
EX2 8YN.
22-Sep-19
HC Communion Service in English @ 09:30am Jere:4:1-14 1John:1:1-10
Confession - The Sacrament of Forgiveness Jenson G Philip Jessica Philip
Harvest Festival & Harvest Feast
Saturday
28 Sep 19 Family Retreat—@ the Church
29-Sep-19 Divine Service @ 09:30am 2King:20:1-11 Rev:22:1-15
Anointing the Sick - The Sacrament of Healing Alex P Abraham Asha Alex
Birthday September 2019
1st Sep Stejo Mohan
2nd Sep Reba Ann Abraham
3rd Sep Joel Binu Varghese
4th Sep Thomas George (Saju)
5th Sep Evan Anish Mathew
5th Sep Asha Elizabeth George
6th Sep Godlee Sanu Samuel
7th Sep Shaun Daniel Sunil
9th Sep Megha T Reji
10th Sep Priya Achu Abraham
11th Sep Ashish George Majaladi
12th Sep Shiny Daniel
13th Sep Janet Jincy Moni
14th Sep Eric Cherian Mathew
15th Sep Binu Baby Varghese
16th Sep Richa Saji
17th Sep Divya Lisa Cherian
18th Sep Riya P Raji
19th Sep Sehen Varghese Biju
20th Sep Suja B George
22nd Sep Amelia Sarah Riju
Wedding Anniversary September 2019
01st Sep Riju John
10th Sep Mr. & Mrs. Saji Mathew
10th Sep Mr. & Mrs. Binu B Varghese
11th Sep Mr. & Mrs. Jacob George
12th Sep Mr. & Mrs. Varughese Mathew
13th Sep Mr. & Mrs. Alex Prasad Abraham
15th Sep Mr. & Mrs. K Mathewkutty Mani
16th Sep Mr. & Mrs. Reji Abraham
23rd Sep Mr. & Mrs. Abraham K Cherian
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MIRACLE A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the
change out on the floor and counted it carefully. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes.
Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way
6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.
She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted
her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster.
No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!
"And what do you want?" the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chi-
cago whom I haven't seen in ages," he said without waiting for a reply to his question.
"Well, I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really, really
sick...and I want to buy a miracle."
"I beg your pardon?" said the pharmacist.
"His name is Andrew, and he has something bad growing inside his head, and my Daddy says only a miracle can
save him now. So how much does a miracle cost?"
"We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry, but I can't help you," the pharmacist said, softening a little.
"Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs."
The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, "What kind of a mira-
cle does your brother need?"
"I don't know," Tess replied with her eyes welling up. I just know he's really sick, and Mommy says he needs an
operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money."
"How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago.
"One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered barely audibly. "And it's all the money I have, but I can get some
more if I need to."
"Well, what a coincidence," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents--the exact price of a miracle for little broth-
ers."
He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said "Take me to where you live.
I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need."
That well dressed man was a surgeon specializing in neurosurgery. The operation was completed free of charge, and
it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.
Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.
"That surgery," her Mom whispered. "was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?"
Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost...one dollar and eleven cents...plus the faith of a little child.
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A CALL FROM GOD One Saturday night, a priest was working late and decided to call his wife before he left for home. It was
about 10:00 PM, but his wife didn't answer the phone. The pastor let it ring many times. He thought it was
odd that she didn't answer but decided to wrap up a few things and try again in a few minutes. When he
tried again, she answered right away. He asked her why she hadn't answered before, and she said that it had-
n't rung at their house. They brushed it off as a fluke and went on their merry ways.
The following Monday, the priest received a call at the church office, which was the phone that he'd used
that Saturday night. The man that he spoke with wanted to know why he'd called on Saturday night. The
pastor couldn't figure out what the man was talking about.
Then the man said, "It rang and rang, but I didn't answer."
The pastor remembered the mishap and apologized for disturbing him, explaining that he'd intended to call
his wife.
The man said, "That's okay. Let me tell you my story. You see, I was planning to commit suicide on Saturday
night, but before I did, I prayed, 'God if you're there, and you don't want me to do this, give me a sign now.'
At that point, my phone started to ring. I looked at the caller ID, and it said, 'Almighty God'. I was afraid to
answer!"
The church that the pastor attends is called Almighty God Tabernacle.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
AFTER THE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE IN THE SMALL HALL approx. @ 12:30HRS
SEVIKA SANGHAM
AFTER THE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE IN THE CHURCH approx. @ 11:45 HRS
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
AFTER THE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE IN THE CLASS ROOM approx. @ 12:30 HRS
Edavaka Mission—Prayer Request
Edavaka Mission leads an Intercessory prayer every Friday. If you have any
prayer requests kindly inform Achen on 07412684278 or
Mr. Saji John (Mob.07830019707/ sajipunthala@yahoo.co.uk )
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NEW ARRIVAL
Our Parish young couple Siby & Amy was blessed with a baby Boy on 21 June 2019,
On behalf of the parish we Congratulate the Parents & Grandparents
(Mr Thomas John & Mrs Mariamama Thomas)
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