February 2013 - St. Thomas Philadelphia

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Manju Ansey Jacob 01-FebJessly Alex01-FebSajan Benny 01-FebAbraham Thomas 01-FebSaramma Thomas 01-FebVarghese Baby 02-FebJeshua Vaidian 02-FebBinu Thankachan 02-FebManu Varghese 03-FebEdwin Saji03-FebReeja George 04-FebSimmy Aneena Jacob 04-FebJeena Jacob05-FebJoelyne Jacob 05-FebSheena Vaidian 07-FebDarly Mary John 07-FebSteffin Manoj 07-FebVinod Jacob 08-FebJaime M George 09-FebSaramma Varghese 09-FebGrace John09-FebGibson Thomas George 10-FebAleyamma Varghese 10-FebBinu Mathai 10-FebMelissa Alice Abraham 10-FebReji George 10-FebCristia Susan Shibu 10-FebAnju Elias11-FebRachel J. Jacob 12-FebPaul C John 13-FebAlexander Mathai 13-FebAlex P Symon 13-FebShibu Thomas 14-FebFebruary BirthdaysJibin K Jiju14-FebJustin K Jiju 14-FebSaramma Varghese 14-FebJiju Alex14-FebRaji Aji15-FebBessie Mathew 15-FebDavis Roy16-FebAbraham John 17-FebMary Daniel 17-FebJincy Mathew 17-FebMilly Philip 17-FebTeena Aliza Prince 18-FebAlia Ann Bivin 18-FebMaya Kappil 18-FebJayden Mathew 19-FebNorah Mary Daniel 20-FebRobin P. Montharayil 20-FebJenny Raj20-FebPhilip Melavila 20-FebMariamma Cherian 21-FebSophy Mathew 21-FebJacob P Chacko 21-FebTiby Varghese 21-FebLeelamma Rajan 22-FebSubi Mathew 22-FebBinny Cherian 25-FebCherian Varghese 26-FebJoby George 27-FebSusan Abraham George 28-FebSilpa M Thomas 29-FebWe wish you all a Happy Birthday!February WeddingAnniversariesMr & Mrs Paul C John 01-FebMr & Mrs Koshy Daniel 01-FebMr & Mrs Rajan C Padiyara 03-FebMr & Mrs Jacob M Zachariah 04-FebMr & Mrs George Varghese 05-FebMr & Mrs Anto G Panicker 05-FebMr & Mrs Cherian V V. 07-FebMr & Mrs Ron Philip 08-FebMr & Mrs Robin Philip 11-FebMr & Mrs Jiju Alex12-FebMr & Mrs Anil Panicker 12-FebMr & Mrs Oommen G Panicker 12-FebMr & Mrs Aji P Abraham 15-FebMr & Mrs Mathew A.P George 15-FebMr & Mrs Ponnachen Geevarghese16-FebMr & Mrs Mathew N K. 16-FebMr & Mrs Maliyil M Philip 19-FebMr & Mrs Abraham Varghese 22-FebMr & Mrs Bivin V. Pulivelil22-FebMr & Mrs George Joseph 25-FebMr & Mrs Jose K John 29-FebWe wish you all a Happy Anniversary!Parish CalendarDate Event/Time LocationFeb 9 Managing Committee 9AM - 12.30PM ChurchFeb 10 MMS Bake Sale ChurchFeb 11Great Lent StartsFeb 16 Middle School Fellowship ChurchFeb 23 World Day of Prayer ChurchMar 2Annual RetreatChurchled by Rev. Fr. V. M. Shibu (St. Gregorios MOC)Mar 9 Clergy Retreat St. Thomas, DoverFEBRUARY 2013 4 NEWSLETTER
News from Spiritual OrganizationsMartha Mariam Samajam (MMS)MMS meets alternate Sundays at the church auditorium after Holy Communion for prayer, Bible Study, learningsongs and more. For more details of their activities please contact Secretary Saji Philip (bobsaj95@gmail.com) formore details.Women’s FellowshipWomen’s Fellowship meets on a regular basis for prayer and meditation. Contact Mrs. Bessie Mathew(bessie334@yahoo.com) for more details.MGOCSMOur young men and women who are in high school and college have been engaged in Apostolic Bible Study,thought-provoking discussions and relevant group projects. The goal of this ministry is to expound on scriptural truthsthrough the relevant real-life experiences of our American youth. The office bearers of MGOCSM have done an incrediblejob this year. For more information, contact Secretary Mr. Alvin Panicker (rmsalvin@gmail.com) for more details.Middle School Fellowship (CAYA)CAYA (Come As You Are) is geared towards middle school students! All middle school children (children ingrades 6, 7, or 8) are welcome and encouraged to attend this Middle School Fellowship, or CAYA. Children of this agereally need assistance in their difficult journey, and this ministry intends to provide this for them. This fellowship is designedto incorporate the specific problems that children are facing, such as bullying, peer-pressure, or fitting in in aChristian manner. This ministry is unique, because it allows the children to provide feedback and ideas, which encouragesthem to take an active role in the church. Please contact our Vicar, Asst. Vicar or coordinator Ms. Meenu Mathews(meenuamathews@yahoo.com) for more details.Discipleship MinistryOver the past month and a half a select group of young men have been fully engaged in learning the essential ofbecoming a disciple for Christ. We have so far examined Christ as God, as Savior, as King. These cardinal doctrines ofthe Church, as seen in the Scriptures and the writings of the Holy Fathers, must be learned if one is to be a disciple ofChrist and the Orthodox Church. We are proud of the young men who have dedicated their time for this ministry. Pleasecontact our Assistant Vicar for more details.Couples FellowshipThis fairly new ministry in our parish has been explained in detail in the previous edition of this newsletter, thatis, it's formation and structure. More of our men must contribute their time for this ministry. Please contact Mr. JacobChacko(Reji) and Mrs.Susan John Varghese for more details.OCYMDuring the past month OCYM has been examining the Malankara Orthodox church and its apostolic roots. Thishas led this ministry to research the historical evidence of St Thomas' arrival and evangelical work in India and particularlyon the Malabar Coast. Please contact Secretary Mr. Paul John (pjohn_19446@yahoo.com) for more information.Men’s ForumMen’s Forum fellowship is going very strongly in our Church. The format of this session includes prayer, songs,bible reading, teaching followed by discussions. For more information please contact Mr. Thomaskutty Varghese(thomaskuttyv62@yahoo.com) for more details.FOCUSFOCUS, Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in the United States is an organization intended for young adults,married and single, post-graduate students and professionals, from the ages of 23 and up. Contact our Assistant Vicar formore details.FEBRUARY 2013 5 NEWSLETTER
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