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Mar Thoma Church of

San Francisco

MAY 2020 NEWSLETTER

418 Junction Ave, Livermore CA

www.marthomasf.org

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Greetings to you in the name of the Holy Trinity. We have entered another spring season. It

is a time to enjoy the beauty of nature, which God has created for all of us. The word of God tells us

that it is important for us to take care of the land God has given us (Christian stewardship). This is a God-

given privilege and responsibility. Though the present global pandemic due to the coronavirus disease

has stopped our movement and regular activities, creation, especially the earth is taking rest and

healing. Hence, it is a reminder of the need to take care of the planet earth. We need to remember

that the Earth is God’s creation, and we need to keep the welfare of the present and future

generations in mind as we utilize various resources, many of which we have taken for granted.

1. The need for a relationship with the Earth

In the modern times, we see an increased gap between humans and the earth (land, soil).

In agrarian culture, working the land was a requirement in order to earn and take care of the family.

Now such items and commodities are able to be purchased with ease. Less people are now raising

crops in their backyards. Less people are outside, enjoying the beauty of nature. Now humans degrade

the value of nature, by forming unsustainable habits and having dominion over nature without

preserving its beauty and integrity. I encourage you to plant trees or cultivate fruit or vegetable plants,

if it is possible and feasible. Let us develop a closer relationship to the earth, as God has intended.

2. The need to take care of the earth (need to become eco-sensitive and environmental friendly).

Genesis 2: 15 says, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work

it and take care of it.” As a faith community, having a habitable planet is a privilege, and it is our

responsibility to take care of our planet, and to make it sustainable and beautiful for future generations,

so that creation can give glory to God. Our churches must become Green Churches, promoting such

values in the church and faith community. We need to raise a greater awareness about taking care of

the earth and promoting eco-friendly lifestyles in the churches, and beyond. This is a part of our

Christian witness.

These days our movement, travel, and activities are limited to the home. We are spending

more time with our families. All our worship services, prayer meetings, organizational meetings have all

shifted to Zoom. I encourage you all to participate prayerfully. Remember to use your time wisely,

productively, and fruitfully, for the glory of God. Wasting time is a sin!

Please continue to pray for the healing of humanity and the land.

May the blessings of the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit be with you all.

Sincerely,

Dennis Achen

MTCSF – May 2020 Newsletter

Dear Church Family,

This month we are celebrating the feast of Pentecost on Sunday the 31st. May the gift of Holy

Spirit light our way and enlighten our minds.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. A big THANK YOU to all that you do!

Globally, we are experiencing a novum now, an event that profoundly changed our reality.

Digital technologies have been changing our lives and world since the middle of the

twentieth century. As we are in a new era with digital transformation phase, many aspects of

everyday life have migrated online with remote ways of working, virtual church services,

virtual get-togethers, virtual education, and other online classes. In this digital age, let us

continue to work together to preserve, enrich and enlighten our faith.

We had great participation in our Sunday worship services. Our Area prayers, Organization

meetings, and Sunday school sessions are fully active now via zoom. Thanking everyone who

worked diligently and passionately to ensure the continuity. Encouraging all parishioners to

partake all these sessions in offering our praise, thanksgiving and intercessions to God.

Let us continue to uphold all frontline and essential workers in our prayers. May our good Lord

protect and strengthen them to continue the work of healing.

We will get through this crisis together and emerge stronger on the other side, with His divine

presence.

Thank you for your continued support, participation and prayers.

Yours truly,

Roy Chacko

Parish Secretary


Sunday Worship OrderDate Time Service / Area

AssignmentCelebrant

May 3 10:00 AM Divine Service (Malayalam)via Zoom / Central Valley

Rev. Dennis Abraham

May 1010:00 AM Divine Service (Malayalam)

via Zoom / San RamonRev. Dennis Abraham

May 1710:00 AM Divine Service (English)

via Zoom / FremontRev. Dennis Abraham


via Zoom / South Bay & SFRev. Dennis Abraham


via Zoom / Central ValleyRev. Dennis Abraham


Area Prayer Meetings

Prayer Group Date Time Location

San Ramon Friday, May 1, 2020 8:00 PM Via Zoom

Fremont Saturday, May 9, 2020 7:00 PM Via Zoom

Central Valley Saturday, May 16, 2020 5:00 PM Via Zoom

South Bay Saturday, May 30, 2020 5:00 PM Via Zoom

San Francisco Saturday, May 30, 2020 7:00 PM Via Zoom


Organization Meetings & Activities via Zoom

Event Dates & Arrangements

Choir Practices cancelled until further notice

Choir Saturday, May 16, 2020 - Choir fellowship at 11:00 AM

Praise & Worship Practices cancelled until further notice

Sunday School Classes are arranged through the respective teachers

Sunday school common fellowship

Friday, May 8th & May 22nd - Sunday school common fellowship organized by the Sunday school, Yuvajana Sakhyam, & Youth Fellowship at 7:00 PM

Edavaka Mission Bible Study at 9:15 AM via Zoom on May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 and May 31

Edavaka Mission Saturday, May 2, 2020 - Prayer meeting at 10:30 AM

Sevika Sanghom Intercessory prayer May 17 at 3:00 PM

Sevika Sanghom Saturday, May 23, 2020 - Prayer meeting at 10:30 AM

Yuvajana Sakhyam Saturday, May 23, 2020 - Yuvajana Sakhyam meeting at 5:00 PM

Youth Fellowship Prayer meetings every Monday at 9:00 PM via Zoom

Youth Fellowship Bible study meetings every Saturday at 1:00 PM via Zoom

Liturgical/Church Calendar

Date Event

May 1 May Day – Human participation in Divine plan

May 8 St. John the Apostle’s Day

May 21 Feast of Ascension of our Lord (Suloko)

May 24 DSMC Sunday

May 31 Feast of Pentecost (50th Day after Easter)

Happy Birthday!

“May He give you the desires of your heart

and make all your plan succeed” Psalms 20:4

1 Feby Raju

1 Lija Varghese

2 Eva Feby

3 Roshni Mathews

3 Thankam Mammen

3 Koshy George

5 Jayden Jubin

6 Jeeva John

6 Santamma George

6 Mathews George

7 Biju Lalitha Soman

8 Abraham Mathew

8 Sujith Oommen

9 Rachel Alexander

10 Mathew Palakothu

11 Jace Alexander

11 Remington Roy

12 Valsa George

13 Ajni George

13 Sneha Biju

13 Suju Abraham

14 Rohan George

14 Tina Mathew

14 Rex Cherian

14 Zachary Mathew

16 Mavunkal Cherian

18 Grace Joseph

19 Honey Varghese

19 Rakhe Mathew

20 Aleyamma Thomas

20 Abraham Kuruvilla

20 Saramma Varughese

21 Dolly Samuel

21 Christina Thomas

21 Bertie Jackson

23 Nivedita Titus

23 Subu Mathew

24 Rekha George

24 Meera Jacob

25 Kurien Idiculla

25 Shaiju Varghese

25 Preetha Justus Helan

25 Saji Idiculla

26 Roby Thomas

26 Renji George

27 Susy Varghese

27 Daisy Saji

28 Thomas Jacob


Happy Birthday!“May He give you the desires of your

heart and make all your plan succeed” Psalms 20:4

28 Renu Philip

28 Sajan John

28 Thomas Mathew

29 Justin Joseph

29 Soniya Oonnunny

29Gheevarghese

Oonnunny

29 Betcy Joseph

30 Jimmy Matthews

30 Miriam Varghese

30 John Jacob

31 Sam John

31 Manju Mathew

31 Philip Varughese

31 Anish Joyson


Happy Wedding Anniversary!Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be

alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” Genesis 2:18

May 3 Biji John & Deepa Mathew

May 5 Anish Joyson & Sruthi Thambi

May 9 Abby Cherian & Sapna Cherian

May 12 George Zachariah & Valsa George

May 13 Jijoe J. Vurghese & Aparajita Bhatnagar

May 15 Vipin Thomas & Shiny Thomas

May 19 Naveen Therathanath & Leena Isaac

May 22 Philip Varghese & Reena Korah

May 26 Dr. Mammen Mammen & Thankam Mammen

May 26 Joseph P. Thomas & Grace Joseph

May 28 Jimmy Alexander & Harsha Alexander

CROSSWORDJEREMIAH : 46- 48



Church Contributions

The trustees want the church community to be aware of the various options of contributions available for the needs of the church. You can contact the trustees if you have any questions.

1. Zelle – [email protected]. PayPal – marthomasf.org via our church portal

www.marthomasf.org 3. Online bank payment – the bank will mail a check to the

church 4. Sending a check via mail to the church

http://marthomasf.org/

http://www.marthomasf.org/


Sunday School Common Fellowship


Sunday Service via Zoom

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