ST. PETER’S MAR THOMST. PETER’S MAR THOMST. PETER’S MAR THOMA CHURCHA CHURCHA CHURCH 70 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666

201-837-2200

http://www.stpetersmarthomachurch.org

Vicar : Rev. Moncey Mathew Divine Service: 08:00 AM

Phone : 201-692-9565 Sunday Service: 10:30 AM

Email: moncyachen@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER - NOV 2016

Executive Committee 2016 Rev. Moncey Mathew Vicar & President 201-692-9565

201-294-2699 (C)

Reji Joseph Vice President 201-244-5775

Shibu Mathew Secretary 201-838-8540

Abe Alex Treasurer 201-387-7549

Shaju samuel Accountant 201-379-5077

Samkutty samuel Lay Leader (Malayalam) 201-400-4834

Shawn abraham Lay Leader (English) 201-527-5059

Jason Varghese Diocesan Assembly Member 551-265-2706

Anil Thomas Diocesan Assembly Member 201-385-4526

Philomina John Mandalam Member 201-692-0454

Dr. Lizy Mathew Sunday School Supt. 201-664-5968

Dr. C. G. Abraham Edavaka Mission Secretary 201-773-8827

Mariamma Abraham Sevika Sangham Secretary 201-666-9270

Saji philip Yuvajana Sakhyam Secretary 201-925-4157

John Joseph Young Families Secretary 973-689-7476

Abraham Mathew Choir Representative 201-862-1461

Tisil Mathew Youth Representative 201-290-9940

Poikayil J. mathew Prayer Group A Rep. 201-836-3157

Thomas thuthikadathil Prayer Group B Rep 201-385-5731

Joy john Prayer Group C Rep. 201-530-9601

Mathew P. Sam Prayer Group D Rep. 201-244-1819

Joby Varghese Prayer Group E Rep. 954-732-1876

70 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Phone: 201-837-2200

Volume. XXVIII No: 11 NOVEMBER 2016

Vicar’s Message

Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ! While a man was polishing his new car, his 6 year old son picked up a sharp rock and scratched lines on the side of the car. In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit the child many times; not realizing he was using a wrench. At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multi-ple fractures. When the child saw his father...with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?' The man was very hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times. Devastated by his own actions.....sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches; the child wrote 'LOVE YOU DAD'. The next day that man committed suicide. . . “Anger” and “Love” have no limits; choose the latter to have a beautiful, lovely life..… Things are to be used and people are to be loved. But the problem in today's world is that, People are used and things are loved. Let's be careful to keep this thought in our mind: Things are to be used, but People are to be loved.

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. ( Ps:103:8)

If you want to learn how to love other people, you’ve got to first understand and feel how much God loves you. When you feel that unconditional love, you’re going to love others.

Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character; Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

May God bless us all. With Prayers, Moncey Achen

Dear Families of the St.Peter’s Mar Thoma Church,Teaneck, NJ,

We are drawing near to the end of 2016. Let us give glory to the Holy Trinity for the grace, blessings and mercies showered on us this year. There are three occasions this month I want to bring to your attention for reflection:

1. All Saint’s Day – November 1 This day is set apart to remember and honor those who

lead exemplary Christ-centered lives, and those who lost their lives witnessing the gospel. Every time we celebrate Holy Qurba-na, we remember them by chanting, “…we recall those gone be-fore us; grant their lives be an example, may we use their teach-ing as our guide…” To remember the lives of our dear ones who talk us to walk in the ways of the Lord is a biblical act (Hebrews 13:7), and inspires us to move in our faith journey, and to be more like them.

2. World Sunday School Day – November 6

Christian education is an essential part of the faith for-mation of the younger generation. The movement started by Rob-ert Raikes in the 19th century had a lasting impact in church his-tory. Sunday school teachers seek to teach/encourage the chil-dren, and reinforce what is taught at home. How can something be reinforced if it is not taught? Parents and families must partici-pate in the faith formation of children. This oath was taken by the godparent & parents in the presence of God, at the time of the baptism of the child. Let us focus on the spiritual growth of our younger generation, so that they can truly experience God, who seek His will, and witness Him.

Youth Chaplain’s Message

3. Thanksgiving Day – November 26

The original thanksgiving was a time of blessing in the midst of challenges for settlers Plymouth Colony (1621). They experienced the blessings and mercies of God through a fruitful harvest. They didn’t forget God Almighty who had been with them. Their response is exemplary: they set apart time in their life to offer gratitude to God. Do we set apart the same time as indi-viduals and families? Thanksgiving Day should not be the only day we offer thanks to God. Our very life itself should be a grati-tude offering to our Lord God.

May the grace and mercy of the Holy Trinity be with us all.

Sincerely, Philadelphia Thursday, October 20, 2016 Dennis Achen (Youth Chaplain)

Parish Youth Fellowship The Youth Fellowship meets every Friday evening. Please see the YF secretary’s announcements for more information. Diocesan Leadership Conference (20th) is scheduled for Janu-ary 5-8, 2017. It will be hosted by the Christos MTC Youth Fel-lowship. Youth leaders 21 & above are encouraged to register. Please keep the conference in your prayers, and support the Youth Fellowship. Southeast Regional YF The next Fall One-Day Conference will be hosted by the St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church of Delaware Valley on Saturday, November 26, 2016, 8:30am-3pm. Contact Information Rev. Dennis Abraham, Youth Chaplain 9712 Laramie Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115 (215) 698-1023 (home) (516) 661-7844 (cell) Email: dennisachen@gmail.com

LECTIONARY

Date Bible Lessons Readers

11/06/16 Judges 13:1-14

3 John 1-15 Gabriel Cherian Susan Thomas

11/13/16 Ezek. 37:15-23 1 Cor. 12:12-27

Joseph T. John Leelamma Mathew

11/20/16 Exo. 3: 1-15 Acts. 9:1-15

Nibin George Serin Mathew

11/27/16 1 Sam. 2:1-10 Heb. 11:29-40

Tisil Mathew Stephie John

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Date Time Worship Order

11/06/16

9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Sunday School Holy Communion (English)

Hudos Eetho-Renewal of the Church WORLD SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY

Rev. DENNIS ABRAHAM

11/13/16

08:00 AM 09:00AM 10:30 AM

Divine Service (English) Sunday School

Holy Communion (Malayalam) Annunciation of Zechariah SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY

Rev. C. J. THOMAS

11/20/16

09:00 AM 10:30 AM

Sunday School Holy Communion (English)

Annunciation of Virgin Mary DIASPORA SUNDAY

GENERAL BODY MEETING

11/27/16

09:00 AM 10:00 AM

Sunday School Holy Communion (English)

Visitation of Virgin Mary to Elizabeth

Very Rev. T. K. MATHEW !! THANKSGIVING SUNDAY !!

COTTAGE PRAYER MEETINGS

Date Time Prayer Group

At Church/ At the Residence of

11/05/16 Saturday

5:00 PM E Mr. Joseph T. John

139 Lee Ave, Haledon Ph: 973-942-8058

11/06/16 Sunday

4:00 PM B Mr. Thomas Thuthikadathil 79 Morgan St, Bergenfield

Ph:201-385-5731

11/06/16 Sunday

5:30 PM A Mr. Poikayil J. Mathew 88 Oak Street, Teaneck

Ph: 201-836-3157

11/27/16 Sunday

5:00 PM D Mr. Shine Thomas

4 Lyncrest Dr, Paramus Ph:201-501-0865

SPECIAL PRAYER MEETING

Date Time Prayer Group

At Church/ At the Residence of

11/19/16 Saturday

5:30 PM C

Mr. John Mathew 251 Homestead Rd, Paramus

Ph: 201-265-7465

FAMILY SUNDAY AND PARISH DAY Sun, October 23rd was observed as Family Sunday. The congre-gation sat together as family and took part in Holy communion service as “family”. The annual parish day was celebrated imme-diately after the Holy Communion service. Parish day meeting began with prayer by Moncey Achen. The meeting was blessed with melodious songs by our sunday school nursery kids and the Sunday School regional choir. Rev. Abraham Kuruvilla, Vicar Delaware Valley Mar Thoma Church was the chief guest. In his parish day message, Achen spoke about the family of Jesus and treating “Church” as our home. After the meeting, parishioners joined for fellowship and lunch downstairs. Parish Family Night was held on Sat, Oct 22nd in conjunction with Family Sunday and Parish Day. Dr. Binu Chacko spoke on the theme “Plugged In” and how we should spread the love of Christ among our church families.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday! We thank God for protecting you in the past year & pray that God’s blessings be upon you in the new year. Please participate in the birthday thanksgiving prayer during Sunday worship service.

Date Name Street

11/01 Mr. Andrew G. Abraham 86 Hasbrouck Ave

11/02 Mrs. Sherine A. Johnson 75 N Stoughton St.

11/02 Mrs. Susan S. Thomas 1014 Blvd.

11/02 Mr. Sean Mathew 26 Lafayette Ave.

11/04 Mr. Samuel Mathai 466 Albert Pl.

11/05 Mrs. Rohini N. Jacob 208 Baldwin Ave.

11/06 Mr. Tom G. Philip 696 Westwood Ave.

11/06 Mr. Mathukutty Joseph 353 Charles St.

11/06 Mrs. Mareen Alexander 35 Leonard Dr.

11/07 Mr. Jenson M. George 33 Second St.

11/08 Mr. Philip Mammen 12 Pascack Rd.

11/09 Mr. Thomas George 244 Jolene Ct.

11/09 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Thomas 222 W Main St.

11/09 Mr. Abel Thomas 2 Surim Ct.

11/10 Mr. Cherian P. Varghese 240 Ridge St.

11/12 Mr. Davis Thomas 79 Morgan St.

11/12 Miss. Anria T. Chacko 21 Leonhard Dr.

11/13 Mrs. Annamma George 166 I, Howard Dr.

11/14 Miss. Anika Thomas 780 Plympton St.

11/15 Mr. Sajan V. Oommen 260 Central Ave.

11/16 Mrs. Rachel Cherian 240 Ridge St.

11/16 Mrs. Jessey Abraham 86 Hasbrouck Ave.

11/17 Mrs. Monica Abraham 794 Godwin Rd.

11/17 Mr. Jubin Thomas 55 Meadow Bluff Rd.

11/17 Mr. Thomas P. George 2 Pine Grove Ct.

11/18 Mr. Koshy Kuruvilla 226 Fredrick St..

11/19 Mr. Christian T. Kurian 41 Marinus St.

11/19 Mr. Nibin S. George 30 Woods Ave.

11/19 Mrs. Reni Thomas 22 Bluebell Ct.

11/19 Mr. Samuel P. Mathai 172 Arundel Rd.

11/20 Mr. Pulliyel M. George 16 West Lawn Dr.

11/20 Miss. Desy P. Varghese 8 Hillock Ave.

11/20 Mr. Mathew P. Varughese 34 Sunset Pl.

11/20 Mrs. Lilly Thomas 34 Williamson Rd.

11/20 Mr. Noel S. George 1419 Lozier Place

11/20 Mr. Ajoy J. Mathew 36 Paula Dr.

11/21 Mr. Jiji Abraham 794 Godwin Rd.

11/21 Mrs. Mini M. Samuel 110 Legion Pl.

11/24 Mr. Justin Mathew 730 Asbury St.

11/24 Miss. Serina M. Varghese 476 New Milford Ave.

11/24 Mr. Samuel George 30 Woods Ave.

11/24 Mrs. Meena P. John 184 E Howard Dr.

11/25 Mrs. Rachel Varghese 486 Washington Ave.

11/25 Mrs. Babykutty Daniel 135 New Jersey Ave.

11/26 Miss. Anita R. Mathew 2 Edward St.

11/29 Mr. M. V. Cherian 371 N 10th St.

11/29 Mr. Gabriel M. Cherian 371 N 10th St.

11/29 Mr. Robert Daniel 178 Cambridge Ave.

11/29 Mr. Jerry T. Jacob 2 Katharina Pl.

11/30 Mrs. Zeema Daniel 10 Simpson Ct.

11/30 Mr. Varughese T. Oommen 50 Lakeshore Dr.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We wish the following couples a happy Wedding Anniversary. May God’s blessing be upon them and their families . Please at-tend and partake in the thanksgiving prayer during the Holy Com-munion Service.

Date Name Street

11/04 Jason Thomas & Susan 1014 Blvd.

11/04 M. K. Thomas & Aleyamma 1219 River Rd.

11/07 John Mathew & Saramma 251 Homestead Rd.

11/10 Samuel P. Abraham & Mariamma 13 Cherry Pl.

11/11 Santhosh Jacob & Binu 225 Bradley Ave.

11/11 P. M. Thomas & Aleyamma 1014 Blvd.

11/20 John Varghese & Animol 2 Karen Rd.

11/21 Samuel Kochummen & Sherly 136 Lincoln Ave.

11/27 Thomas George & Sally 244 Jolene Ct.

11/29 Abraham Thomas & Mariamma 6 Pepperidge Rd.

11/30 Oommen K. Oommen & Salamma 28 Fairview Ave.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Mr. Easaw T. Thomas

Old Address: 103 E Cedar Lane, Teaneck NJ, 07666 New Address: 717 Howard St, Teaneck NJ, 07666 CHURCH DUES The trustees are requesting that all members pay their church dues as soon as possible for the smooth functioning of the parish.

CONDOLENCE

Mrs. Saramma Yohannan (78) beloved aunt of our members Mr. Santhosh Jacob (225 Bradley Ave. Bergenfield) and Mr. Cherian Jacob (16 Simpson Ct. Bergenfield), was called to her eternal home on November 2nd in Texas. On behalf of the Vicar & Parishioners, I express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mr. Santhosh Jacob & family and Mr. Cherian Jacob & family. SUNDAY COFFEE / REFRESHMENT (Area “B”) Prayer Group ‘B’ is in charge of making coffee and kitchen cleanup on Sundays during the month of November. Area B members are requested to assist Area B rep. Thank you !

SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School Regional Talent Fest will be held on Nov 5th. World Sunday School Day will be observed on Sun, Nov 6th. Children interested in taking part in the Christmas Play are

requested to give their names to the Christmas play co-ordinators or the Sunday School Superintendent.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Bible Studies:- Nov 04 - At Church @ 6:30 pm. Nov 11 - At Church @ 6:30 pm. Nov 18 - At Church @ 6:30 pm. Nov 25 - Live Worship / Thanksgiving at Church @ 6:30 pm. Annual Turkey Drive will be held on Sat, Nov 19. The SERYF One-Day Fall Conference will be held on Sat,

Nov 26th at St. Thomas MTC, Delaware Valley.

YOUNG FAMILIES FELLOWSHIP Live Worship/Fellowship evening on Fri Nov 25th @ 7 pm. Women's Life Group meeting scheduled for Nov 11th.

Additional details provided in an email to the group. Men's Life Group meeting tentatively scheduled for Nov

18th. Additional details provided in an email to the group.

YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Bake Sale on Sun, Nov 6th after the Holy Comm service. Prayer meeting on Sun, Nov 20th , 5:30 pm at the residence of

John Varghese & Animol John, 2 Karen Rd., Pinebrook, NJ.

SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham prayer meetings will be held on Fridays at

10:00 am at the church unless otherwise notified. Fasting Prayer on Sat, Nov 19th at 10 am at the Church.

EDAVAKA MISSION Edavaka Mission prayer meetings will be held on Fridays at 6:00 pm at the church.

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP

Seniors of the parish will assemble at the church every Wednesday at 10:00 am.

Senior Citizens Day will be observed on Sun, Nov 13.

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