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Rev. Dr. Alex Thomas (Vicar)No. 2, Banaswadi Road, Bengaluru -560 033Tel: 25479408 (Res.), 25488188 (Office)Mob: 9916880041E-mail: [email protected]
Rev. John P. Varghese (Asst. Vicar)Flat No. 102, Sri Narida Apt., Bens Satya Enclave,
Geddelahalli, Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru 560 043Mob: 9611459832
E-mail: [email protected]
PARISH HERALDApril - June 2015
e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.bemtc.org
Happy Easter
From the Vicar’s Desk...Dearly beloved in Christ,
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The central event that made the human destiny hopeful is theatoning death of Christ on the Cross. The Cross is not merelya Christian symbol but a way of salvation. It is not merely anornamental device but our hope for eternity. It is still the onlyhope of salvation for sinful humanity. Jesus made it clear thatonly the Son can make free those who are slave to sin (John.8:31-36). In this Lenten season, let us once again cling to thecross for freedom from sin and to avail the free gift of salvationfrom cross.As we are now entering a new financial year, I welcome allthe new office bearers of the parish and the newly electedexecutive committee. We are also thankful to the out goingoffice bearers for their commendable service to the parish. Iremember with gratitude the whole hearted support of all ourmembers in terms of financial support and the activeparticipation in all activities of the parish. I especially appreciateyou all for the spirit of unity and devotion you all have showntowards the parish. Since the parish is the body of Christ, weall should always be reminded of our status as the children ofour loving God and to exhibit that through our Holy life andservice to the fellow human beings.I take this opportunity to thank John P. Varghse achen andfamily for their services to the parish for two years. Achenalso rendered his valuable help in the editorial board of theParish Herald along with Mr. T. Thomas, Mr. George Mathew(Suraj Apts), and Mr. I. John Thomas. Since Lijo John achenand family are joining with us from May onwards as theassistant vicar, we warmly welcome them to our fellowshipand pray that their ministry be a blessing to the parish in thecoming years. May God bless you all.
Alex AchenHosana, March, 2015
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Meditation on the Cross…,New Life of the Easter…, and
A Word of Thanks…1. Meditation on the Cross…
We have set apart this Lenten time fruitfully with the Lord and we are goingto celebrate one more Easter. Christian life is a faithful journey towardsChrist. We have made this journey of faith together under the shadow of theCross. The cross is a sacred symbol of the Christian faith. It is a symbol ofredemption, signifying Christ’s death on the cross for humans’ sins. PopeBenedict XVI in his book ‘The Spirit of the Liturgy’ narrates that, ‘the signof the Cross is a confession of faith: I believe in him who suffered for meand rose again; in him who has transformed the sign of shame into a sign ofhope and of the love of God that is present with us. By signing ourselveswith the Cross, we place ourselves under the protection of the Cross, hold itin front of us like a shield that will guard us in all the distress of daily life andgive us the courage to go on.’
Theologian Kazoh Kitamori says that, “the pain of God on the Cross healsour pains.” The “pain of God” reflects His love toward those turning againstit. The cross means sharing the suffering of Christ to the last and to thefullest. The cross is not the terrible end, but the beginning of our communionwith Christ. In the words of C S Song, ‘to be human is to suffer and Godknows that. That is why God suffers too. Suffering is where God and humanbeings meet. It is the one place where all persons, kings, priests, paupers,and the prostitutes reorganize themselves as frail and transient human beingsin need of God’s love. Suffering brings us closer to God and God closer tous.’
Cross challenges our value system radically. So many of the priorities andideals we have as individuals become insignificant when the light of thecross is focused on them. So many of our goals in the church do not bearwitness to a church born from the pierced side of Christ. Living as we are inthe materialistic society and a consumerist culture, used as we are to anaggressive, manipulative, and exploitative world, we need to listen themeaning of the cross once again. Cross shatters all our pre-conceived imagesof God. On the cross we encounter, not a God of majesty and power, but one
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who surprise us by his weakness and scandalizes us by his helplessness. Onthe cross, God is revealed in darkness and obscurity. On the cross we comeinto contact with a God who is deeply moved by the pain and distress ofhumanity. On the cross we come face to face with the God of surprises, aGod who rouses us out of our false sense of security and turns upside downour entire value system. The way of the Cross is a challenge to those whoare reluctant to follow the powerlessness, weakness and humiliation of thecross
The cross stands as a concrete witness to the fact that human fulfillment isthe result of openness to others in freedom and love and this openness iscomplete only when one is ready to lay down one’s own life. . The cross isa catalyst for Christ in His fight against the various manifestations of evil inlife and society. In other words our service for the world must be distinguishedby its identification with the oppressed, by its option for the poor. Thus Jesusbrings to birth the new humanity and becomes the paradigm of all humanity.For us Christians, the cross is both the symbol and the instrument of ourhuman and Christian maturity.
Rather than the wooden frame on which Jesus was nailed to death, thecross signifies God’s solidarity with the victims of unjust systems andstructures. It also expresses human sin and disobedience. Rather than amere faith appropriation of the cross, what is expected of us is our willingnessto follow Christ on the way of the cross. It reflects that the:
Church is a called out community for a meaningful engagement inthe experiences of the society for the sake of the cross.
Life and witness of the church become relevant when she lovinglyand painfully involves with humanity and humanity’s predicamentfor the cause of the cross.
The cross is no more a mere symbol within the structure of thechurch, but is the culmination of God’s love and fidelity towards theexploited, oppressed, alienated and discriminated community.
The theology of the cross is an ongoing articulation of God’s suffering,pain, agony and humiliation manifested on the cross- as the passionof Christ signify God’s solidarity with the victims of unjust systemsand structures.
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2. New Life of the Easter…Easter is a festival of hope. Easter is and always has been a celebration ofthe resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Easter is an event in the life of thechurch, among those who position themselves in his presence ready to benourished. As Easter is the new life given to Christ, so Easter is the new lifeoffered to the church- and eventually to the world. Christians believe notonly in a future bodily resurrection, we also believe in the importance of ourbodily lives now, with all the potentials from the Above. It was MaryMgdalene who was the first to celebrate Easter. The way she used tocelebrate Easter is different from ours. She went and announced to thedisciples, “I have seen the Lord”. She became a hope to the disciples whowere fallen and estranged. Practicing Easter life continues to be risky becauseit contradicts the deathly commitments of our world — one devoured bygreed, anxiety, and violence. A practice of Easter life continues also to beone of joy, as attested to by contemporary witnesses who are freed of ancientfears and live by Jesus’ command that we “love one another.” The walkwith the risen Christ is an ongoing process of having our anxiety transformedin faith, and our despair transformed in hope.
3. A Word of Thanks…It is very painful for us to say Good-bye to the East Mar Thoma Church. Wefeel a deep sense of gratitude to all as we are going to leave the parish andto take charge of the Jangamakotte Mission. There is a great value for me inreminiscing about two years of service in the Parish as an Assistant Vicar.We are blessed with God’s guidance, grace and strength that have sustainedus along every step of the ministry of the Church. I record my sinceregratitude to Rev.Dr.Alex Thomas Achen & Family as they moulded andinstigated my pastoral skills and achen remains as a radiant figure in the roleof a teacher and pastor. We are obliged to all the members of the parish fortheir loving care and prayerful support that we received during the entireperiod.
As a new Missionary of the Jangamakotte Mission I expect your earnestsupport to the vivid needs of the Mission. I invite you to be the Salt and Lightin the life of our fellow beings who are less privileged to us. Christian life isa call and commitment to share our blessings with the people who deserveit. I appreciate the members of the parish who actively take part in thecolouring of the life of others in our Lord Jesus Christ. The Grace of ourLord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Wishing You a Blessed & Joyful EasterJohn P. Varghese Achen & Family
Parish : Every Sunday at 8.15 a.m.STC : Every Sunday at 7.30 a.m.
except on 1st & 3rd Sunday at 8.30 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
EDAVAKA MISSION
Intercessory Prayer : Every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at ChurchSwanthana & PalanaFellowship & House Visit : Every Friday at 10.00 a.m. onwardsBible Study : Every Thursday at 4.15 p.m. at Church
YUVAJANA SAKHYAMSunday : After 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
CHOIRSaturday: Choir practice session in the Church during evening.
SEVIKA SANGAMEvery Friday at 4.30 p.m.
WIDOWS FELLOWSHIPEvery IVth Thursday at 10.30 a.m.
OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULEHoly Qurbana 7.00 a.m Holy Qurbana 9.30 a.m
1st Sunday STC (Mal) Parish (Mal)2nd Sunday Parish (Eng) Parish (Mal)3rd Sunday STC (Mal) Parish (Eng)4th Sunday Parish (Eng) Parish (Mal)5th Sunday ................ Parish (Divine Service Mal)
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Finance : Mr. Mathew Varughese Mob: 9886749267Accounts : Mr. George Verghese Mob: 8050296960
INCOMING TRUSTEES - 2015-'16
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We, the members of theBangalore East Mar Thoma Church
express our sincere thanks toour Assistant Vicar
Rev. John P. Varghese & family,for their dedicated service
for the last two years.
The Vicar and the members of theBangalore East Mar Thoma Church welcome
Rev. Liju John & Family to the Parish
Date Service Assisted by Read by Reading
WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
2015Apr. 2 PASSOVER6.30 am Holy Communion (Mal.) K. J. Varghese (A) Valsamma Varghese (A)
(Church) John Philip (E1) Alex Kurien (A)
6.30 pm Holy Communion (Mal.) John thomas I. (B) Celia Sajan Mathai (C)(Church) K. M. Cherian (C) Varughese K. M. (F)
Tina Mary Koshy (E1)Apr. 3 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Samuel E.V. (D)9 am K. J. Varghese (A) Lissy Philip (B)
Philomon (UTC) Biju Varghese (C)Hima Ninan (F)Nishu Alex (A)
Less. 1&2Apr. 5 EASTER SUNDAY Exo. 14:5-317 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) K. J. Varghese (A) Sara Kurian (E1) Col. 3:1-11
(Church) Sonu Varghese (E2) Boby Jacob (E2) Epistle1Thes. 4:13-18GospelSt.Mat. 28:1-10Less. 1&2
Apr. 12 PUTHUNJAYAR Gen. 32:22-327 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Melvin Alex (B) Joanna Joseph (C) Acts. 9:1-18
(Church) Sajan Mathai (C) Bijily Joseph (E1) Epistle1Thes1:3-12
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Manoj Oommen (E2) Sara Kurian (E1) Gospel(Church) Mani K. Abraham (F) Abraham Sam (A) St.John20:24-29
Less. 1&2Apr. 19 Ruth 2:1-187 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Alex Kurien (A) Shiji Varghese (F) Acts. 19:36-43
(St. Thomas Centre) Nithin Baby (E1) Navya Anu Varghese (A) EpistleActs. 16:6-15
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Ani Alex (A) Kshaema Susan (F) Gospel(Church) Milan Eapen (F) Sachin Philip T (F) St.John21:1-14
Less. 1&2Apr. 26 Isa. 25:1-97 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Rohan Reji Mathew (F) Jasmine Abraham (F) Acts. 4:32-37
(Church) Cherian Thomas Jr. (F) Moncy John Philip EpistleActs. 2: 43-47
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) N. T. Easo (A) Elizabeth John (F) Gospel(Church) Kunjuvarghese (A) Anoop Varghese (E1) St. Luke 24:13-25
Less. 1&2May 3 BHOOBHAVANA DHANAM 2King 4:27-377 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Shiji Varghese (F) Thankachen P. (E1) Acts 26:12-23
(St. Thomas Centre) Aju Philip (F) Kezia Ann Shiji (F) Epistle1Pet. 1:3-12
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Abraham Sam (A) Mini Varghese (A) Gospel(Church) Biju Varghese (C) Sujit Koshy (A) St.John11:17-28
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WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
Date Service Assisted by Read by Reading2015May 10 Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Chris John Thomas (D) Gifty Thomas (A) Ezek. 34:15-24
(Church) Nishu Alex (A) Benjamin John (F) 1Pet. 2:1-10Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) George Varghese (UTC) Baby Thomas (A) Eph.5:1-14(Church) K. M. Cherian (C) Sudhin Aby Mammen (A) Gospel
St.John20:19-23May 17 Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) K. J. Varghese (A) Cherian Thomas Jr.(F) Isa. 40:25-31
(St. Thomas Centre) Thankachen (E1) Merin Koshy (E2) Acts. 1:1-11Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Siju Eapen Chacko (D) Benita Chacko (F) Acts 1:12-14(Church) Reuben Kurien (F) Jason Joy Manoj (F) Gospel
St.John14:25-31
May 24 PENTECOST NJAYAR Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Naveen Alex (B) Jincy T. (E1) Ezek.37:1-14
(Church) Jonathan Koshy (A) Nidhin Varghese Acts. 2:1-13Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) John Thomas I . (B) Rachel Jayan (E2) Titus 3:5-8(Church) Roby T Thomas (F) Shinu Varghese (E2) Gospel
St. John16:1-11May 31 SACRED MUSIC DAY Less. 1&2
Gen. 1:1-281John 1:1-10
Sija Varkey (E1) Epistle9.30 a.m. Divine Service Nishu Alex Kurian (A) 2Cor.13:11-14
GospelSt. John 1:1-18
June 7 EDU. & CLERGY MED. AID DAY Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) K. J. Varghese (A) Sanjay John Cherian (F) 1King3:16-28
(St. Thomas Centre) Anoop Varghese (E1) Smitha John (E1) James 1:1-8Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Cherian ThomasJr (F) Divya Varghese (A) Phil. 4:4-9(Church) Nidhin Varghese Nathan Jose (C) Gospel
St. Luke10:21-24
June 14 Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Chris Joel M Thomas (E1)Ann Sabu (A) Prov. 8:22-31
(Church) Melvin Alex (B) Moncy John Philip (E1) Rev. 21:1-8Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Abraham Sam (A) Sicily Kurian (E1) Col. 1:9-20(Church) Varughese K.M. (F) John Mathew (F) Gospel
St. Luke 8:22-25June 21 Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) K. J. Varghese (A) Godly Abraham (F) Isa. 6:1-8
(St. Thomas Centre) Nithin Baby (E1) Suja Jose (E1) 1John 5:1-12Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Rohan Reji Mathew (F) Chinnu Varghese (A) 2Thes. 2:13-17(Church) Reuben Kurian (F) Jason Jose (C) Gospel
St. John 4:13-26June 28 Less. 1&27 a.m. Holy Communion (Eng.) Ani Alex (A) Bavna Mathai (C) Dan. 6:11-23
(Church) Benjamin John (F) Naveen Alex (B) Heb. 11:23-40Epistle
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Mal.) Manoj Oommen (E2) Jocelin Elizabeth (B) 2Cor. 6:11-18(Church) Ani Alex Kurian (A) Ranju Thomas (A) Gospel
S t . M a r k 1 0 : 3 5 - 4 5
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COTTAGE PRAYERS
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GROUP - BApr. 12 6 pm Mr. Mathew P. E. No. 37, 5th Cross, Jaibharath Nagar,
Blr-33. Tel: 25461945, 9945920206
Apr. 26 5.30pmMr. John Thomas I. Inchikalayil, No. 6, C-st., 3rd or 4 thCross, Jaibharath Nagar, Blr- 560033.Tel: 25480595, 9886748612
May 3 5.30pmMr. Koshy P. I. No.70, 16th Cross, MariammanTemple St., Jaibharath Nagar,M.S.Nagar P.O. Bangalore 560033.Tel: 25466127, 9449856427
May 17 5.30pmMr. Joshua A.R. #4/1, Next to Church Compound,Kanakadasa Layout, Lingarajapuram,Blr-84 Tel: 9448307840, 9341968368
Jun. 14 5.30pmMr. Jacob John No. 3, J.C.Os Colony, 3rd Cross,Vivekananda Nagar, Blr 560033.Tel: 25462470
Apr. 12 6 pm Mr. Johnson George No. 29, 4th Cross, Muniyappa Layout,Subbannapalaya, Bangalore 560 033Tel: 9845590720, 9632175348
Apr. 19 4 pm Mr. Anil Chacko No. 33, Lily Villa, 15th Cross, MangalaLayout, Kammanahalli 560 084Tel: 9900054184
May 10 6 pm Mr. Sam P. Philip #406, 4th Main, 4th Block, HBR Layout,Blr -43 Tel: 9845171018, 9945666606
May 24 6 pm Mr. John K. Thomas Bethenya, No. 36, 13th Cross,MangalaLayout, Oil Mill Road, Bangalore-84Tel: 9742226444
Jun.14 6 pm Mr. Samuel T. A. No.1034, Hennur Main Rd,Kacharakanahalli, St. Thomas Town,Blr-84. Tel: 25479184, 9986183072
Jun. 28 6 pm Mr. Renin Raj No. 3, KKM Residency, UllasappaRoad, Kammanahalli 560 084Tel: 25454489, 9845094489
GROUP - A
"Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good."Romans 12:21
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GROUP - C
Apr. 19 5 pm Mr. Varghese 43, D-Costa Layout, 2nd Cross, Alexander St. Marys Town, Bangalore 560084.
Tel: 25479457, 9381322307
Apr. 26 5 pm Mrs. Leela Philip 23, 5th Cross, Hutchins Road,St. Thomas Town, Bangalore 560084.Tel: 25479326
May 24 5 pm Mr. C. George 45, 1st Cross, Da-costa Square,Bangalore 560084. Tel: 25460576
Jun. 21 5 pm Mr. Sajan Mathai 27, Hutchins Road, 103 Chateau MariaAppt., Cooke Town, Bangalore 560005.Tel: 25461039, 9845188252
GROUP - DApr. 26 4 pm Mr. Sanjith S1, Petra Corner Stone, 100
Varghese Alex Ramakrishnappa Road, Cox Town,Bangalore Tel: 9972412108
Jun. 7 4 pm Mr. Sajith Thomas No. 28, 3rd Cross, Anjanappa Block, Varghese (Viji) Krishnamma Garden, Benson Town,
Blr Tel: 23434772, 8123003001
GROUP - E1
Apr. 26 6 pm Mr. Thomas Meenathethil, 939, 3rd Cross,Oommen HRBR, Ist Block, Kalyan Nagar,
Bangalore Tel: 254213759845128482, 9448371375
May 31 6 pm Mrs. Mariamma Perumpoikayil House, Chinnamma Philip Garden, Subbayanapalaya, M.S.Nagar
P.O. Bangalore 560033. Tel: 25454495June 14 6 pm Mr. Anoop Varghese F-306, SMR Castle, Dodda Banaswadi
Main Road, Bangalore 560 043Tel: 25455012, 9845165242
"You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins.Confess them and give them up; then
God will show mercy to you."Proverbs 28:13
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GROUP - F ( Hennur - Kothannur Group )May 10 4.30 pm Mr. Sonney George #7, Balaji Layout, Kothannur,
Bangalore 560 077 Tel: 9845673994
May 24 4.30 pm Mr. Ninan T. Skariah #28, Natania, Near AKR MemorialSchool, Horamavu Agara, BangaloreTel: 9916784335
June 14 4.30 pm Dr. Lily Thomas No. 112, 2nd Main, 2nd Cross, SonamLayout, Bangalore 560 077Tel: 9731493247, 9448358844
June 21 4.30 pm Varughese K.M. House No. 87, Vadarapalaya,Horamavu P.O., Bangalore 560043.Tel: 28443498, 9448821384
GROUP - E1 & E2 CombinedMay 3 6.30 pm Mr. Thomas Mathew 412, 2B Cross, Vijaya Bank Layout
Extension, Banaswadi, Blr 560043.Tel: 25451930, 9448910103
GROUP - E2Apr. 12 6 pm Mr. Sinu Thomas No. 6, 4th B - Cross, New Manjunath
Layout, 2nd Block, Akshay Nagar,T. C. Palya Main Road, RamamurthyNagar, Bangalore 560 016Tel: 9739533939
May 17 4.30 pm Mr. Anil Aby Koshy #260, Raghavendra Nagar Extn.,11th Main Road, Horamavu Road,Ramamurthy Nagar, Blr -16Tel: 9886152232
May 31 4.30 pm Mrs. Aleyamma 3B, 3rd floor, RK Apt. Block I, T C Mathew Palaya Mn Rd, Ramamurthy Nagar,
Blr -16 Tel: 64524129, 9342160945June 7 4.30 pm Mr. Anil V. Chacko G2, Block 8, R.K.Apartment, Behind
Ramamurthy Nagar Police Stn.,Hoysala Nagar, Bangalore 560016Tel: 42019254, 9731856287
"Never boast about tomorrow. You don't know what willhappen between now and then."
Proverbs 27:1
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
Apr. 2 - 6.30 am & 6.30 pm - Passover ThursdayApr. 3 - 9 am - Good Friday ServiceApr. 5 - 7 am - Easter SundayApr. 8 - 7 pm - Centre Clergy Meeting at PrimroseApr. 11 - 10.30 am - Sevika Sanghom Anniversary
at ChurchApr. 12 Sivanapura AnniversaryApr. 18 Bangalore Centre Sevika Sanghom
Anniversary at ThumkurApr. 26 Farewell Meeting -
Rev. John P. Varghese & FamilyApr. 6-16 Lazar Layout VBSMay 18-23 VBS At ChurchJune 7 Students Sunday / Vidyarambham
MAY 18-23, 2015AT
BANGALORE EAST
MAR THOMA CHURCH
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SENIOR CITIZENS COLUMN
Handel’s Messiah and Bach’sSt. John Passion and St. Matthew Passion
Dr. C. T. Thomas
The German-born English Composer George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) was a prolific writer of operas, oratorios, concertos and othertypes of musical compositions. But today he is best loved andremembered for his oratorio Messiah. Working under the white heatof inspiration, Handel completed this mammoth masterpiece in a littleover three weeks. There were times during its composition when hefelt he was granted a radiant vision of heaven open and of AlmightyGod Himself. Having touched the hearts of millions down the ages,the Messiah remains among the world’s most popular and best-lovedoratorios.The libretto was supplied by the Rev. Charles Lennens. The words,suitably adapted, are from the King James Bible. This great workbrings together passages of surpassing beauty and memorable musicto give us a unique aesthetic and emotional experience. The Messiahis in three parts. The first part deals with the Incarnation, the secondwith the suffering and death of Jesus. The theme of the final part is theResurrection. The first part resounds with the joyous hope of thecoming of the Messiah. It comprises messianic prophecies mostlyfrom Isaiah. Memorable pieces include Comfort ye my people (Isa.40: 1-3) and Every valley shall be exalted (Isa. 40:4), both fortenor voice, And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed for chorus(Isa. 40:5), O, thou that tallest good tidings to Zion (Isa. 40:9) andFor unto us a child is born for chorus (Isa. 9:6). Further noteworthypieces from this section are the soft-sounding Pastoral Symphony,evocative of the sights and sounds of rural Nazareth, He shall feedhis flock (Isa. 40:11) and Come unto him (Matthew 11: 28-30).Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29) for chorus opens part II.Another touching piece is He was despised and rejected of men, aman of sorrows and acquainted with grief (Isa. 53:3) for contraltosolo. The part comes to a rousing close with the Hallelujah Chorus(Revelation 19:1). At the London premiere of the Messiah in 1743with the reining monarch George II in attendance, at the rendition ofthis piece, the king was so emotionally stirred that he spontaneouslyrose in his seat, and the entire audience soon followed suit. Since thenit has become a tradition for the audience to remain standing when the
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chorus is sung. Notable pieces from part III are Behold I tell you amystery for bass (pronounced beis) solo (I Corinthians 15: 52) andthe beautiful air for soprano I know that my redeemer liveth (Job19: 25-26). With choral pieces interspersed with solo voices, whenwe listen to the Messiah, the music takes us through a wide range ofemotions, joy at the coming of the Messiah, pathos at his suffering anddeath and triumph at Christ’s victory over death.
Talking about music can have only very limited value. One mustlisten to music and music such as the Messiah that soars to such sublimeheights deserves to be listened to with complete relaxation of bodyand mind, absolute attention and total concentration to derive from itthe fullest aesthetic enjoyment and maximum spiritual experience andbenefit. So why not gift yourself during this Christmas season with arecording of this musical treasure? And having done so, sit down andtreat yourself to this rich musical feast and have a highly rewardingspiritual experience.
Just a few months hence we shall all be recalling the Passionof our Lord. Among the greatest musical productions of WesternChristendom, specifically relevant and appropriate for the season, areJohann Sebastian Bach’s (1685-1750) St. John Passion (1724) andSt. Matthew Passion (1729). While in the Messiah all parts aresung, in these oratorios, besides solos, chorus and orchestra, thenarrative passages from the Gospels are delivered in the form ofrecitatives. The words this time are all in German, the first based onMatthew, chapters 26 and 27 and John on chapters 18 and 19. So ifyou are looking for a recording, look for one with a brochure with anEnglish translation. What better way to base your meditation duringthe coming Lent season than words and thoughts from the Gospelsand Bach’s reflections on them? Many people prefer the much longerMatthew to John. For my part, I do not know which to choose.Both are magnificent! Christian art and music can vastly enhance ourunderstanding and enjoyment of the Bible.GlossaryOratorio: “A long piece of music for singers and an orchestra, usuallybased on a story from the Bible” (Oxford Advanced Learner’sDictionary).Libretto: “The words that are sung or spoken in an opera or musicalplay” (OALD).Air: “A piece of music to be sung or played as a solo” (Shorter OxfordEnglish Dictionary).Bass: “The lowest tone or part in music, for instruments or voices”(OALD).
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Baritone: “A man’s singing voice between tenor and base” (OALD).Tenor: “A man’s singing voice with a range just below the lowestwoman’s voice” (OALD).Contralto (also called alto): “A singing voice with a lower range thanthat of a soprano” (OALD).Soprano: “A singing voice with the highest range for a woman orboy” (OALD).Recitative: “A passage in an opera or oratorio that is sung in therhythm of ordinary speech “ (OALD).
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My God - How Great Thou ArtBy Darter
Contributed by: Thomas PhilipsI wonder how God is working in this world. I often fail to see thewonderous and marvelous work of God in the world.When I started meditating on how God is great. It came to me as asurprise. In this world God started creating everything from small things;I wonder how many people seat this wonder or just pass it off as anevery day affair.One thing that comes to my mind is the coconut. Have you everwondered and marveled how a coconut is formed. As I see it first apod comes out on the coconut tree between the leaves. It grows andwhen the pod matures it opens and a stem with flowers come outalthough many flowers fall off but some tiny flowers stick on an itgrows and grows into a ful coconut. This coconut has 1. An outertough skin, 2. underneath that a sizeable amount of thick cushioninghusk, 3. this husk then covers a very hard shell, 4. the hard shell protectsa white pulp, 5. in the center of it a sizeable amount of sweet waterwhich humans use it as a refreshing drink.My question is how did it all come there or where did it all comefrom? Since it is an every day affair we don't see the miracle. I knowthat unless God is behind it, it cannot happen; that is my belief. Godhas programmed and built a software into the coconut tree. God hasa purpose for each of the five items pointed out.The outer skin shouldnot break when it falls from a tall tree, The husk should give cushioningeffect so that the hard shell should not break. The shell should preservethe pulp and water so that humans can use it. Now if a coconut fallsfrom a tall coconut tree it hits the ground, bounces make a triplesomersault and rolls away from the tree and rest, but the coconut willnot break or splatter. When I see this I can only say 'MY GOD - Howgreat thou art.'To top it all if you plant the coconut in the ground you will see acoconut tree growing out from this small thing. What a tall tree?! It isnow standing as if it is a giant and its leaves as arms of the giant wavingto the sky and beating its breast as if to say 'MY GOD - How greatthou art'. Finally this tree also products fruit.
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God has programmed the small coconut to consume nutrient, fertiliserand water from the ground and to reject all that is not necessary for itsgrowth. Yes, the coconut tree has a special diet God has programmedthat into it then only can it grow into a healthy tree. It will consumenothing other than what it is programmed for.The same thing can be thought of about a mango tree, next time youhold a mango in your hand say I am holding a mango tree in my hand.Jesus Christ himself has told us to see and marvel and wonder atGod's creation. Jesus Christ tells about a mustard seed and showsthere is a purpose for that to grow into a tree. Mk. 4: 30-32.God who created the world and all that are in it has created humanbeings. Human beings are the only creatures who has brains to choosewhat they want to eat or drink for their growth. No other animals orplants can eat whatever they want for eg. the lion cannot eat grass norcan the elephant can eat meat, but human beings can. Whereas humanscan eat or drink what they want whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian.Our food habits show in which direction we are heading, that is, towardsGod or towards Satan (Devil). God after creating humans said befruitful and increase in number. In fact God created a garden calledEden and gave it to Adam and Eve eat its fruits and to grow to behealthy human beings.The other great thing that God has implanted in humans is that theywant to go to heaven to be with God. The rich young ruler wantedeternal life that is to go to heaven. Jesus makes him to give the answerhimself. Lk 10:27, He said to Jesus 'Love the Lord your God with allyour heart and with allyour soul and with all your strength and with allyour mind, and love your neighbour as yourself.When I meditated on all your strength, I see that many of us are notloving God with all our strength. Actually some of us are loving ourGod with whatever left - over - strength we have.What I mean by left-over-strength is that we abuse our bodies in sucha way that we are loosing our strength instead of gaining it day by day;then how can we say we are loving God with all our strength. It is onlyleft-over-strength.
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LAZAR LAYOUT VBSAPRIL 6 - 16, 2015
Final Day at:
Bangalore East Mar Thoma Church
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Mrs Lysamma Philip 9945289503
My parents don’t speak with each
other
My father is an alcoholic and hurts
my mother
I am scared of the darkness and the terror
it brings
My father has taken everything from the house and doesn’t
support us.
My family is struggling to
make ends meet
My father/ mother/brother/ sister is looking for a job and
my future seems unsure
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Located near Hennur Bus Depot (Kalyan Nagar)Contact Gita Abraham 9972854122. Website: http://www.littleseedsworld.com
BANGALORE EAST MAR THOMA CHURCHYEAR PLAN 2015-2016
PARISH PROGRAMMES AND SPECIAL OFFERTORY DAYSFROM APRIL 2015 TO MARCH 2016
Programmes Date40th Friday Friday, March 27, 2015Palm Sunday - Vaideeka Seminary Day Sunday, March 29, 2015Passover Thursday, April 02, 2015Good Friday - Shanti Mandiram Hoskote Friday, April 03, 2015Easter Sunday, April 05, 2015Sivanapura Anniversary Sunday, April 12, 2015Bhoobhavana Dhanam Sunday, May 03, 2015Department of Sacred Music Sunday, May 24, 2015Clergy Medical Aid & Student’s Sunday Sunday, June 07, 2015Dhasamsa Vihitham Sunday, July 05, 2015Mission Sunday Sunday, August 02, 2015Independence Day, Devanahalli Anniv. Saturday, August 15, 2015Education Day Sunday, September 06, 2015Sevika Sangham Day Sunday, September 13, 2015Voluntary Evangelist’s Day Sunday, October 04, 2015Yuvajana Sakhyam Day Sunday, October 18, 2015Parish Convention October 22, 23, 24 - 2015Family Sunday & Tithe Collection Sunday, October 25, 2015Sunday School Day Sunday, November 01, 2015Bible Society Sunday, December 06, 2015Christmas Carol Saturday, December 12, 2015Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2015Watchnight Service Thursday, December 31, 2015Bahya Kerala Mission Sunday, January 3, 2016Harvest Festival & One day Income offer. Sunday, January 10, 2016Medical Mission Sunday Sunday, February 7, 2016Parish Day Sunday, March 13, 201640th Friday Friday, March 18, 2016Palm Sunday (Vaideeka Seminary) Sunday, March 20, 2016Passover Thursday, March 24, 2016Good Friday - Shanti Mandiram Hoskote Friday, March 25, 2016Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016
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OBITUARY - We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family members of: -
Varughese P.V., G-2, No. 22, Milton Manor, Cooke Town (26 Jan. 2015)
Ammini Thomas (K.M.), 202, SIMS Heritage, Kalyan Nagar (19-Feb. 2015)
Dr. Gracy Abraham, Kottarathil, 7/3 Clark Road, Richards Town (20-Mar.-2015)
John Thomas (UK) F2, Petra Garden, 8, Cline Road, Cooke Town (23-Mar.2015)
M.M.Varughese, (Muthirakalayil, Pullad, Kerala) father of M.V.John, No.10,3rdCross, P&T Layout, 1st Main, Devamatha School Road, Horamavu (25-Nov-2014).
M. C. Chacko (Alex Achens Uppappan) (24-Jan- 2015)
Sara Mathew, Sister of Dr. A. J. Thomas, (21-Mar. 2015)
Mother of Thomas Mathai, Chinnappa Lyt, Kammanahalli
Mother in-law of G. Babu
Samuel P.C., Brother of C. George (C Grp.) (8 Feb. 2015)
Mariamma Lukose, Mother in-law of Baby Idiculla (E1 Grp.) (29-12-2014)
Susan Cherian, Mother of Abraham Cherian M., 305, Raheja Apts, Cooke Town(31-12-2014)
CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE NUMBERCarl P. Francis (D), House No. 1, Peace Layout, 13th Cross Road, O il Mill Road,St. Thomas Town P.O., Bangalore - 560 084 Tel: 9844800049, 9844800094
Johnson George (A), No. 29, 4th Cross, Muniyappa Layout, Subbannapalaya,Bangalore 560 033 Tel: 9845590720, 9632175348
K. M. Kurian (E1), Flat No. 102, Nirmala V ihar, Chinnappa Road, Akkani FarmLane, Kammanahalli Main Road, Bangalore - 560 084 Tel: 9886574185
Aju Philip Cherian (F) Apt. 201, Lepakshi Block, Mounika Espancia, 2nd Cross,Banjara Orchards Road, Banjara Layout, Hormavu, Bangalore 43.
Mathew Thomas (F), IV Cross, Rejanna Layout, G.S.R. Homes, Horamavu Agara,Bangalore 560 043 Tel: 9945755256John V. Cheriyan (E1), 1695, 5th Main, Iind Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar,Bangalore - 560 043 Tel: 8494906301Shehla (D), No. 207, Keerthi Ornatta, C.V. Raman Nagar Main Road, NagavarPalya, Bangalore 560093 9986691825Robin Mathew Philip (C), Konathumulayil House, Kariyanapalaya,Lingarajapuram 560 084 Tel: 9902609197
Rino Raju, No. 608, 4 A Main, OMBR Layout, Bangalore 560 043 Tel: 8884612343
HEARTY WELCOME TO THE NEW MEMBERS
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ST. THOMAS CENTRE
Wedding reception Conference Conventions
Retreats Medical and Counseling facilities
#9, Mar Thoma Compound, Off Raghavendra Layout4th Cross, Babusahebpalaya, Kalyan Nagar P.O., Bangalore 560 043
Contact: Mr. Saji M. Jacob Mob: 9886777151Mr. Mathew Varughese Mob: 9886749267Mr. George Verghese Mob: 8050296960St. Thomas Centre Office : Tel: 080-25458594E-mail: [email protected]
ROOMS FOR ACCOMODATION
10 Rooms - Double occupancy
1 Room - Family Room of 4 beds
Dormitory -I - 25 Cots
Dormitory -II - 50 Beds
