NEWSLETTER - St. Thomas Philadelphia

Sunday School News
Submitted by Oommen Kappil, Principal (Tel.: 267.902.8500, email: kappil1@yahoo.com)
Welcome New Year 2013 With Renewed Commitment To Make A Difference!
As we welcome the New Year, let the warm spirit of Christmas help us look forward to better days in 2013 and beyond.
Just like the wise men sought God, let us all seek God and help lead our children towards God. As members
of our Church, each one of us has a calling from God. The adults, especially the parents and teachers can make a
positive difference in the lives of the children around us. Let us renew this commitment with strong faith in God.
May God grant us the knowledge and wisdom to guide the children in the right path.
Upcoming Events
Mid-Term Exam: Mid-term exam is scheduled for Sunday, February 3rd for all Grades. Students, teachers and parents
may please make a note. As in the past, Centralized Exam is being conducted by the Diocese in June, for
Grades 5, 8, 10 and 12. Sample questions from previous years are available at the Sunday School web site. Please
visit the following URL:
http://indianorthodoxsundayschool.org/user/downloadpdf.aspx
How can we improve?
We are always looking for new ideas to make Sunday school more meaningful and effective. Please contact the
Principal (Oommen Kappil) or the Asst. Principals (Susan Mathew and Jacob Kuruvilla) with your valuable suggestions
and comments.
Secretary’s Message
My dear fellow-parishioners and friends in Christ,
First I want to thank Almighty God for our parish, our Church leaders, our beloved Achens, our youngsters, our
kids and each and every one of my fellow-parishioners for putting the confidence in me and electing me to serve
as the parish secretary for one more time. The support, guidance and encouragement of our Valliachen, and
Kochachen, gave me the confidence to accept this important responsibility. Thank you for electing an efficient
Treasurer and hard working group of Managing Committee members. I am looking forward to working with them
to serve my parish and I expect your prayers. 2013 MC wishes you all a very prosperous happy and blessed New
Year 2013!
Philip Varghese
Parish Secretary 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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