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Queen of Peace

Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy

Malkto d’ Shaino Queen of Peace

Official bulletin of the eparchy

Volume 6: Issue 2

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in the USA and Canada

ܐ ܕܰܫܝܳܢܐܳ ܰܡܠܬܟ

AD MULTOS ANNOS

Many happy returns of the day to our beloved Pithaav

who is celebrating his day of birth on May 9.

Queen of peace Official bulletin of the eparchy

St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic

Eparchy in USA and Canada www.malankaracatholicna.church

Vol. 6 April 2018 No. 2


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MALANKARA NEWS

The Holy Episcopal Synod Concludes with Empha-

sis on Family and Youth

The 22nd Malankara Catholic Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod

was held from February 19 to 23 to discuss the topics “The Ec-

clesial Establishment and Sanctification of Families” and “The

Formation and Year of the Youth.” The Synod was conducted

at the Catholicate Center in Pattom with His Beatitude Moran

Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis Major Archbishop-Catholicos

as the Chairperson. The Synod commenced with the celebration

of Holy Qurbono. The late prelate Most Rev. Dr. Geevarghese

Mar Divannasios was remembered during the Holy Qurbono

and dhoopa prarthana was celebrated in his memory afterwards.

The Synod Fathers also met with the Major Superiors of the

various religious congregations, the faculty and seminarians at

the St. Mary’s Malankara Catholic Seminary in Nalanchira,

Trivandrum, and secretaries of the various Synodal Commis-

sions.

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The Synod also felicitated Bishop Thomas K. Oommen, the

newly appointed moderator of the Church of South India and

His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom of Mar

Thoma Church for receiving the Padma Bhushan from the Gov-

ernment of India on his centennial birthday.

The Head and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

proclaimed 2018 March 25 to 2019 March 24 as the Year of the

Youth in the Malankara Catholic Church. Also, the Synod Fa-

thers decided to conduct the Second Assembly of the Syro-

Malankara Catholic Church in 2019 on the topic “The Ecclesial

-Oriented Establishment and Sanctification of the Family”

During the Holy Qurbono on the second day of the Synod, the

late bishop Most Rev. Thomas Mar Dioscoros was remem-

bered. Afterwards, the blessing of the newly constructed Syn-

odal Commission Offices and a seminar regarding the policy on

education by the CBCI were conducted.

Following the instruction of Holy Father Pope Francis, the

Synod prayed for those who are suffering in Syria, South Su-

dan, Congo, Madagascar, and other places as a result of war

and natural calamities. His Beatitude also exhorted in his con-

cluding message to the Holy Synod to pray for India and for the

Church in India due to the political atmosphere seen today.

The 22nd Ordinary Holy Episcopal Synod concluded on April

23rd with noon prayer and dhoopa praarthana at the tomb of

Servant of God Mar Ivanios.


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His Beatitude Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal

Cleemis Catholicos Declares “The Year of the

Youth” in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

The Head and Father of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church

has proclaimed 2018 March 25 to 2019 March 24 as the “Year

of the Youth” in the Malankara Catholic Church. The declara-

tion was announced during the Holy Episcopal Synod that was

conducted in February 2018 and in His Beatitude’s Kalpana cir-

culated on March 15, 2018.

His Beatitude exhorted the faithful that each of the twelve years

remaining until the Centennial Anniversary of the Reunion

Movement will be utilized to study and share relevant topics.

The initial study is how the Church may be able to strengthen

the youth so that they live as Disciples of Christ in today’s

world, to build the community of the faithful by making the

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youth responsible participants in the life, duties and obligations

to the Church, and to lead young men and women to their com-

prehensive advancement both individually and spiritually.

The “Year of the Youth” coincides with the 50th anniversary of

the Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM). His Beati-

tude, following the message of His Holiness, asked the Church

to use this Jubilee year as a time to learn and contemplate about

our youth, redefine their areas of ministry and listen to the

voice of the youth. His Beatitude also addressed the challenges

the youth encounter these days due to the influence of atheistic

institutions, political theories in the faith life, being slaves to

worldly desires, alcohol, drugs, immorality, increase in vio-

lence, suicidal tendencies arising from depression, etc. The Ca-

tholicos stated that aforementioned areas should be subject of

serious studies, meditation and prayer by the Church and that

appropriate solutions should be brought forward. His Beatitude

called for the creation of an environment for the spiritual nur-

turing and the necessary training for the youth to be rooted in

the Word of God.

Coadjutor Bishops announced for the Eparchies of

Pathanamthitta and Muvattupuzha

On March 10, at 3:30 pm

in the St. Mary’s Pattom

Cathedral, His Beatitude

Moran Mor Baselios Car-

dinal Cleemis Catholicos,

the Head and Father of

the Syro-Malankara

Catholic Church, an-

nounced two Coadjutor


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Bishops for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. Most Rev.

Samuel Mar Irenios, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Major Archi-

eparchy of Trivandrum, has been appointed as the Coadjutor

for the Eparchy of Pathanamthitta and Most Rev. Yoohanon

Mar Theodosius, the Bishop of the Curia and the Apostolic

Visitator to Europe & Oceania, has been appointed the Coadju-

tor Bishop for the Eparchy of Muvattupuzha. Prayerful wishes

of the St. Mary, Queen of Peace Eparchy in USA and Canada

to newly appointed Coadjutor bishops.

FAMILY APOSTOLATE

Registration open for Marriage Preparation (Pre-

Cana) Course

The registration for the

Marriage Preparation (Pre

-Cana) Course is now

open to the public. The

course, organized by the

Department of Family

Apostolate, will be held

on July 7 and 8, 2018 at

the Eparchial Chancery, 1500 DePaul St., Elmont, NY. Various

scholarly resource persons will take classes for the participants

on the Theology of the Sacrament of Matrimony, Family Psy-

chology, Marriage Communication and Family Relationship,

Marriage Canon Laws, Family Spirituality, Theology of the

Body, Marriage Sexuality, and Stewardship and Family Budg-

eting. At the end of the course, certificates will be distributed to

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all the participants. The course is being organized by Rev. Fr.

Mathai Mannoorvadakkethil, Director of the Department of

Family Apostolate in the Eparchy. Accommodations will be

provided.

For registration and further details, see http://

malankaracatholicna.church

YOUTH APOSTOLATE

MCYM East Regional Retreat to be held from

June 9 to 10

MCYM East Board

will be hosting the Re-

gional Retreat on June

9-10, Saturday and

Sunday at St. Mary's

S y r o - M a l a n k a r a

Cathol ic Church,

Yonkers. Accommoda-

tion will be made

available for those

needed. Fr. Stephen Ries, a dynamic young Catholic priest

from the Archdiocese of New York, will be the main speaker

along with Sr. Jocelyn Edathil, Fr. Michael Edathil, and Fr.

Jerry Mathew. Registration can be done through the MCYM

East board member in each parish and registration fees is $30.


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PARISH NEWS

The Cathedral Parish

Lenten Retreat

The Lenten retreat for this year was held on March 23 and 24,

2018 led by Rev. Fr. Abraham Lukose. Adoration and worship

were held during the retreat. The retreat for the Youth and Sunday

school children was held on March 23, 2018 which was led by

Rev. Fr. Daniel Rivera in the presence of Rev. Fr. Jerry Mathew.

Lent / Holy Week Services

The 40th Friday service and Holy Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr.

Abraham Lukose. The Holy Week services started with Palm

Sunday on March 25, 2018. Hosanna procession with blessed

palms was held around the church during the Palm Sunday ser-

vice. Vade Dalmino service and procession were also held on

Palm Sunday evening.

The Pesaha service in-

cluding foot washing ser-

vice concluded with

‘Pesaha Appam’ on March

29th Thursday evening.

The Good Friday service

ended at 2:30 PM with

Nercha Kanji. The Holy

Mass for the departed was

celebrated on Holy Satur-

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day. The Holy Week ended with Easter service and Holy Qur-

bana in the evening on March 31, 2018. We are very grateful to

His Excellency Most Rev. Philipos Mar Stephanos for leading the

Holy Week services in the Cathedral Parish.

Washing of Feet Service

Washing of Feet Service led by His Excellency Most Rev. Dr.

Philipos Mar Stephanos was held in Cathedral Parish during

the Pesaha Service on March 29th Thursday evening. The fol-

lowing parishioners were selected for the feet washing service;

Alexander John, Thundiyath Babukutty, Mathews Varghese,

Mathews George, C. K. Joykutty, M. J. Mathew, James

George, Don Hicks, Mathai P. Varghese, Babu George, Tho-

mas Zachariah, and Mathai Kutty.

Convention Kickoff

The kickoff for the 10th Syro Malankara Catholic convention

was held at the Cathedral parish after the Easter service on Sat-

urday April 31, 2017. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos

Mar Stephanos received the completed convention registration

forms from the Grand, Mega, Platinum, and Gold sponsors dur-

ing the kickoff ceremony.


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Minister of Fisheries and Team Visited Cathedral Parish

Honarable Minister of Fisheries Mrs. Mercy Kuttiyamma,

Kollam District Collector Dr. S. Karthikeyan, Kollam District

Information Officer Mr. Ajoy Chandran, ADC General of Kol-

lam Mr. Suresh Vidyadharan, Former Chairman of COPAX

Mr. Thulasidharan Kurup, and United Nations Representative

Mr. Saji Thomas visited and attended the Holy Mass at the

Cathedral on April 8, 2018.

Priestly ordination Anniversary

Eleventh priestly ordination of our vicar, Rev. Fr. Noby Ay-

yaneth, was celebrated on April 8, 2018. Ordination anniversary

cake was cut by Fr. Noby after the Holy Mass. Kerala Minister

of Fisheries Mercy Kuttiyamma and team were also present at

the cathedral during the event. Congratulations and prayerful

wishes to our beloved Vicar Rev. Fr. Noby Ayyaneth.

Eucharistic Ministers

His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos ap-

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pointed Rev. Sr. Arpitha SIC and Rev. Sr. Kanchana SIC as

Eucharistic ministers for the Cathedral Parish, after the spe-

cial prayer blessing on April 22, 2018.

MCYM

The Cathedral MCYM members volunteered with the St. Ber-

nard Project on April 4, 2018 at Far Rockaway, New York.

Calgary

Holy Week 2018 Observance

St. Jude Malankara Catholic Church, Calgary, observed the

Holy Week 2018 with divine grace. We were blessed to have

the presence of His Grace Joshua Mar Ignathios (Bishop of

Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Mavelikara, Kerala) leading

the Pesaha High Mass celebration along with Rev. Fr. John

Kuriakose (Vicar, Calgary), Rev. Fr. Jossy George Chirayath

(Edmonton) and Rev. Fr. Thomas Puthupparampil

(Edmonton), which was concluded with the traditional Pesaha

appam murikkal service. Rev. Fr John Kuriakose, vicar-St.

Jude Malankara Church, Calgary celebrated the Hosana, Good

Friday and Easter services. There were refreshments served

after Pesaha and Easter celebrations and kanji after Good Fri-


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day service. All parish families and well wishers gathered and

participated blissfully during the Holy Week observance.

We also had the blessing of having a Lenten evening of recol-

lection on Saturday, March 17, 2018 that prepared the congre-

gation spiritually to enter the Holy Week in holiness. The eve-

ning included Holy Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

and opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Lenten

recollection talk was delivered by Rev. Fr. Jaroslaw Yarek,

Senior Pastor at St. Joseph's Church, Calgary.

Chicago

March was a busy month for our parish, just like every other

every other parish. We began March with a General Body

meeting to present our annual budget. Our Sunday School chil-

dren participated in a Bible Quiz. To prepare ourselves for

Lent, we had Stations of the Cross followed by Holy Qurbono

every Friday until Easter. Our Mother's Forum went on a pil-

grimage to the Shrine of Christ's Passion in Indiana. On Fri-

day, March 23rd we celebrated the

40th day of Lent, followed by our

annual Lenten Retreat on Saturday.

We had two separate tracks for the

adults and youth. MCYM organ-

ized a retreat centered on the topic

of the Passion of Christ. We were

blessed to have H.E. Most Rev. Dr.

Joseph Mar Thomas with us. Pi-

thav gave a great lecture to the

youth regarding the various signs,

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symbols, songs and prayers of our Holy Week. He was also

able to celebrate Palm Sunday with us.

We had a solemn Holy Week where we reflected on the great

gift God gave us. For Easter we had a beautiful vigil Holy

Qurbono followed by a great feast. Our Sunday School chil-

dren participated in our annual Easter tradition of egg hunting.

We continue to count the many blessings that God provides us

each day. We pray that this Easter season, our families were all

able to share in a deeper experience.

Houston

Visit of Bishop Joshua Mar Ignathios

Most Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar

Ignathios visited the Hous-

ton parish and celebrated

the Easter Service and Holy

Qurbono on Easter Sunday.

The parish also celebrated

the 40th anniversary of

priestly ordination of Most


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Rev. Dr. Joshua Mar Ignathios on the following Sunday, April

8, 2018. The parish felicitated and congratulated the bishop and

gave him a gift on behalf of the parish. The Year of the Youth

was also inaugurated on that day by Most Rev Dr. Joshua Mar

Ignathios on 8th of April after the Holy Mass.

Philadelphia

Parish Council

The new parish council for Year 2018 was sworn in on Febru-

ary 04, 2018 before Rev. Fr. Saji Mukkoot, the Pastor of St.

Jude Parish.

The Parish council members are as folows:

General Secretary: John Samuel (Somy)

Treasurer: Raju P. George

Pastor council Representatives: Alex John Thangalathil, Shaji

Simon, and Shine D. Thomas

Parish Council Members: Thomas Varughese (Kochumon),

Jacob Abraham, Sabu Kuriakose, John Edathil, Philip John

Thangalathil, Anie Jacob, Silvy Cherian, Theresa Simon, Shine

Thomas, and Sosamma Abraham.

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Ex-officio members: Biju Kuruvilla, and Mathew Thomas

Auditors: Joseph Geevarghese and Dr. Joly Jacob

Memorials:

Orma perunal of our first Major Archbishop Moran Mor Cyril

Baselios Catholicos and Archbishop Joseph Mar Severious was

celebrated on January 28th. After the Holy Mass a memorial

meeting was organized by MCA followed by Nercha vilambu.

Reception to our Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar

Stephanos

Our bishop Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos visited St.

Jude parish from February 24th to 28th. On Sunday, February

25th Bishop Mar Stephanos was accorded a liturgical reception

followed by Morning Prayer and Holy Mass.

St. Jude Parish community whole heartily welcomed our new

bishop. His Excellency took a common class for all the cate-

chism students as well. During the visitation, His Excellency

visited many of our families.

MCYM Lenten Retreat

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a MCYM Lenten Retreat at St. Jude Syro-Malankara Catholic

Church. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos

was the chief guest on this occasion. His Excellency celebrated

the Holy Mass and spoke to the youth about the importance of

lent and faith. Special sessions were conducted by Rev. Dr.

George Oonnoonny focusing on lent and the identity of the

MCYM. There were about 40 youth members in attendance.

Throughout the day, there were a series of enlightening discus-

sions, debates, testimonies, and adoration. There was an ardent

Q&A session which included our two guests, as well as, Fr.

Saji Mukkoot, Fr. Michael Edathil, Fr. Jacob John, Rev. Sister

Jocelyn SIC, and Rev. Sr. Benedicta SIC. Lastly, there was also

a testimony given by Rev. Sister Jocelyn SIC about her journey

and faith towards the religious life. MCYM members are very

grateful for everyone’s help and participation to make the re-

treat a great success. St. Jude Youth are also very honored to be

able to have shared such a joyous day with our very own

Bishop, Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos, as well as, to have

received such great feedback from His Excellency and our

growing youth community.

Malankara Catholic Convention Registration Kick-Off

St. Jude parish-based Registration Kick Off for the forthcoming

10th Syro Malankara Catholic Convention was held on Sunday

February 25th. After the Holy Qurbono, His Excellency Most.

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Rev. Philipos Mar Stephanos inaugurated the registration kick-

off by receiving the registration forms from the Golden Spon-

sors namely Mr. Biju Kuruvilla, Dr. Biju Paul, Mr. Shaji

Simon, and Mr. Shine Daniel Thomas. Additionally, multiple

families registered for the convention on the same day. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Saji Mukkoot along with Registration committee

member Mr. Philip John and Finance Committee member Mr.

Biju Kuruvilla organized the convention Kick-off function.

Fasting Prayer

Under the leadership of Mother’s Forum, fasting prayers were

organized for the first Saturday of every month. The fasting

prayer started with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Saji Mukkoot,

followed by the prayer. Several of our parish members attended

the fasting prayer. Also, under the leadership of Sr. Benedicta

SIC, mothers conducted Bible studies and Bible quizzes after

the fasting prayer.

Cultural Heritage Mass

Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted Cultural Heritage Mass on

Saturday, March 17th at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and

Paul. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput was the Principle Cele-

brant and the homilist at the Heritage Mass. The liturgy fea-

tured participation of Catholics representing 29 different na-

tional or ethnic Church traditions. These included those from

Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. Each

of these community had a banner that was held up by one mem-

ber of their delegation during the procession. The theme of the

Holy Mass was ‘Share the Journey with Migrants and Refu-

gees’. Several members along with Pastor Rev. Saji Mukkoot

from St. Jude parish participated in this annual cultural heritage


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Mass.

Annual Lenten Retreat

Annual Lenten Retreat was held at St. Jude church on March

23rd and 24th. The retreat was conducted by ‘Thy Kingdom

Come’ retreat team. Brother Jose Zachariah and team led the

retreat. A good number of our parish members attended the an-

nual Lenten retreat. A separate section for our youth was also

held on these two days. Rev. Fr. Renny Kattel led the adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament at the end of retreat.

Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of Rev. Fr. Joseph Sundaram

Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee celebration of our former vicar and

the former Vicar General of Marthandam Diocese, Fr. Joseph

Sundaram was celebrated on Sunday, April 08 at St. Jude

church. A grand reception was given to Fr. Sundaram by the

parish community under the leadership of our Vicar Fr. Saji

Mukkoot and General Secretary Mr. Somy Samuel. After the

reception we had the Morning Prayer followed by the solemn

Holy Qurbono celebrated by Fr. Sundaram. A felicitation meet-

ing was held immediately after the Holy Mass. Fr. Saji Muk-

kootu and representatives of pious organizations congratulated

Sundaram Achan. Personalized poems and songs were sung

during the meeting. Fr. Sundaram thanked Almighty God and

the religious community in his reply address. A memorable Ju-

bilee booklet was presented to Sundaram Achan by the parish

community. Lunch was provided to all after the meeting.

Rockland

St. Peter's Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Rockland, NY

has continued to grow in faith and communal love through

celebration of the Holy Q'urbono, Catechism, Novenas, and

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Prayer.

On Palm Sunday, we celebrated Our Lord's triumphant en-

trance into Jerusalem, by our procession carrying palm leaves.

The memorial of Christ’s Last Supper too was an occasion for

us to deepen our faith. On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes

our gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church

tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption.

The events of Good Friday were commemorated by the Sta-

tions of the Cross.

Our parishioners participated with full devotion in the Easter

Celebration. Christ's resurrection from the dead marks the tri-

umph of good over evil, sin and death. It is the singular event

which proves that those

who trust in God and

accept Christ will be

raised from the dead.

After the Easter service

we had a family dinner.

All the children partici-

pated in Easter Egg

Hunt with great enthusi-


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asm. We look with great hope to the future and remain in love

and faith.

The Silver Jubilee of

Sr. Gracelet & Sr.

Joveena was cele-

brated with great fervor

and enthusiasm in our

church on Sunday,

April 15th 2018. We

were graced with the

presence of our Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar Stephanos

who officiated the concelebrated Holy Qurbono joined by our

Vicar Very Rev. Augustine Mangalath. After the Holy Qur-

bono, we had a gathering to honor Sr. Gracelet and Sr.

Joveena. Sisters were honored with songs and thank you notes

from church members. The meeting was followed by special

lunch. This was truly a blessed day for our church.

By the grace of God and with the support of our Vicar Very

Rev. Augustine Mangalath, Lamb of God Kids & Youth Prayer

group started Bible classes on Saturdays. Mr. Varghese Abra-

ham led the Bible class and we do have novenas and interces-

sory prayers.

San Jose

St. Jude Malankara parish members prayerfully observed the

Great Lent with almsgiving and abstinence. Every family was

given a Lenten box for almsgiving collection and the donation

was returned to church after Easter and will be donated to a

charity organization.

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One March 25th, Palm Sunday Qurbono was celebrated by Biju

achan in the Annex hall at 9:30 a.m. Service started with the

procession.

On March 28th at 7:00 p.m Pesaha service was held in the

Hoffman center followed by the traditional Pesaha Appam mu-

rickal. Fr. Biju and the eldest member of our church Mr. Peter

(Kunjumon Palathumpatu) cut the appam and gave it to the

children. Each family brought an appam and they were shared

by all.

Good Friday service started at 9:00 a.m. on March 30th in the

Hoffman Center. After the service around 3:00 p.m., Nercha

kanji was served to all.

Easter service was solemn

and beautiful, and the ser-

vices were in in the Hoff-

man center on April 1st at

10:00 a.m. After the ser-

vice we had a nombu mu-

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On April 8th we had Holy Qurbono in the church and cele-

brated the First Holy Communion of Rebeca (Manna) Mathew,

daughter of Liji & Hanza Mathew.

Our small community continues to get together every month

for prayer fellowship at different houses. On February 10th we

gathered in Philip & Sini Nadavalil’s house. On March 10th

the fellowship was at Jaison & Anju’s house and on April 21st,

we assembled at our new secretary, Mathew (Biju) & Clara

(Masha) George’s house.

The first meeting of the newly elected Parish Council was held

on April 15th after the Holy Qurbana. The new Parish Council

members are: Phillip Nadavalil, Benny Anose, Joby Varghese,

Sara (Sudha) Mathew, Secretary: Mathew (Biju) George,

Treasurer: Mathew (Sunny) Kulangara, Pastor Council Mem-

bers: Moni Mathew, Liji Mathew, and Internal Auditor: Ajit

Mathews.

Washington

Annual Lenten Retreat and Palm Sunday

St. Mary's Syro-

Malankara Catholic

Church of Greater

W a s h i n g t o n w a s

blessed by the presence

of His Excellency Most

Rev. Dr. Philipos Mar

Stephanos for the An-

nual Lenten Retreat

that was conducted on March 23 & March 24 . His Excellency

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was the main celebrant for the Palm Sunday services, concele-

brated by Fr. Michael Edathil and assisted by Bro. Jobin Tho-

mas.

MCYM Food Sale

MCYM organized

a food sale on

March 18, 2018.

Items for sale in-

cluded Vada, Paz-

ham pori, Chezhu-

pazham and Samo-

sas. All proceeds

will be used for

charitable events to be held by our MCYM chapter in the fu-

ture.

Silver Jubilee of Sr. Anceline

St. Mary' Syro-

Malankara Catholic

Church celebrated

the Silver Jubilee of

our dear Sr. Anceline

on April 22, 2018.

There was a small

program including a

Jubilee Song by chil-

dren, Felicitations & cake cutting was held after the Holy Mass.

We are truly blessed with the presence of Sr. Anceline in our

church since July 2013.


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ECKC Bible Quiz

Children from our parish participated in the Ecumenical Bible

Quiz competition, conducted during the ECKC Easter celebra-

tion on April 07, 2018 and got the second place among 5 other

churches.

Congratulations to Joshua Kalampanayil, Susan Daniel, Alena

Maria Nooniwal, Hannah Philip, Johan Varghese, Elizabeth

Philip, and Jyotsna Kalampanayil.

New Additions to the Parish :

Dr. Jim George & Dr. Sindu Stephen are blessed to have a new

addition in their family - Tejas Stephen George was born on

February 27, 2018.

Mr. Vijeesh & Mrs. Ancy Vijayan are happy to announce the

birth of their first new born, Anvin Vijeesh on April 24, 2018.

Yonkers

Visit by Bishop Philipos Mar Stephanos

Most Rev. Dr.

Phi l ipos Mar

Stephanos visited

our parish on

March 11, 2018

and offered Holy

Qurbono. During

the visit, the parish

also recognized

the Mega, Platinum, and Golden sponsors for the Parish Hall

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construction project. The Convention Registration Kick-off

was also held in his presence during which the parishioners

handed over their registration forms to the bishop.

Holy Week

The Yonkers parish celebrated the Great Lent with daily Holy

Qurbono offered at 6 pm in the Convent chapel and Stations of

the Cross during the Holy Week. The Pakuthi nombu (Half

Lent) Qurbono was held on March 8 at 6 pm.

Palm Sunday services and Holy Qurbono was at 9 AM, which

included procession around the church. We also celebrated

Maundy Thursday which included the distribution of the

Pesaha Appam. Good Friday services began at 9 am, led by Fr.

Jerry Mathew. The main services were celebrated fully in Eng-

lish for the first time in the parish. Rev. Fr. George Oonnoony

gave the message on Good Friday. Kanji was served after the

five and a half hour service. Holy Saturday Qurbono was held

on 10 am and the departed were remembered. Easter service

started at 9:30 am, followed by solemn Holy Qurbono by Rev.

Fr. Jerry Mathew. Food was served and the many people in-

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sors of Holy Week expenses were thanked for their sacrifices

by Fr. Jerry. After the serving of the food, Easter Egg Hunt was

organized by the MCYM for the young children.

All day Adoration

On March 10, an all day Adoration was held at the Convent

from 8 am to 5 pm, followed by Holy Qurbono.

Bible Seminar and Prayer Retreat

St. Mary's Syro-

Malankara Catholic

Church, Yonkers

hosted a Bible Semi-

nar and Prayer retreat

on March 16 to 18,

2018. This Lenten re-

treat was led by Bro.

Thomas Paul Kodiyan

in Malayalam. An English session led by Sr. Jocelyn Edathil

and Ms. Ainish Philip from the Anointing Fire Catholic Youth

Ministry. The theme of the Bible Seminar and Prayer retreat

was "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and

all these things will be given you besides" (Matthew 6:33). The

retreat took place from 5 pm to 9 pm on Friday (March 16), 9

am to 5 pm on Saturday (March 19), and 9:30 am to 5 pm on

Sunday (March 18).

Church Cleaning

The Mothers Forum, MCA, Sunday School, and MCYM con-

tinues to clean the church each week.

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Prayer Meeting

Prayer meeting was held in the house of Mr. Philip John and

Family on April 21, 2018.

Convention Registration Booth

In order to facilitate an easier registration for the convention,

the MCYM took the initiative to hold a Convention Registra-

tion Booth at the back of the church following the Holy Qur-

bono and Kaimuthu.


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10TH

MALANKARA CATHOLIC

CONVENTION

Information and Registration link -

http://malankaracatholicna.church/convention-

2018-main

(Last day to register is May 30, 2018)

UPCOMING EVENTS AND OCCASIONS

Laity Day - May 6, 2018

Ascension/Suloko - May 10, 2018

Pentecost - May 20, 2018

Sunday School Final Exam - May 20, 2018

Vocation Day - May 27, 2018

Last Date for Convention Registration - May 30,

2018

MCYM-East Regional Retreat - June 9 - 10, 2018

http://malankaracatholicna.church/convention-2018-mainhttp://malankaracatholicna.church/convention-2018-main

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Documents

Malkto Shaino - Syro-Malankara Catholic Churchsyromalankarausa.org/sites/default/files/Malktho D'Shaino... · 2018. 5. 9. · Registration open for Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana)