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PARISH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2017
Rev. Abraham Scaria Vicar & President 847-321-5464
Rev. George Varghese Vice-President 224-304-9311
Mr. N M Philip Vice-President 224-392-1678
Mrs. Shijy Alex Secretary 224- 436- 9371
Mr. Mathew Varghese Trustee (Finance) 847-890-2192
Mr. Leboy Wilson Thoppil Trustee (Accounts) 224-381-9484
Mr. Mathai P. Easo Lay Leader (Malayalam) 224- 628- 8335
Mr. Sims Chacko Lay Leader (English) 224- 410- 8700
Mr. Mathew M Mathai Mandalam Member 847-903-6670
Mr. Daniel C Varghese Assembly Member 847-962-5893
Dr. Joe M George Assembly Member 224-381-2174
Mrs. Sunina Moncy Chacko Assembly Member 847-401-1670
Mrs. Annie Varghese Sunday School 847-254-8095
Miss. Lexine Varghese Youth Fellowship 847-873-4654
Mr. Roy Thomas Yuvajana Sakhyam 224-795-0619
Mrs. Sujatha Abraham Sevika Sangham 847-644-3486
Mr. Biju Jacob Edavaka Mission 847-346-9795
Mr. Leboy Wilson Thoppil Choir 224-381-9484
Mr. Sunny Cherian Area 1 Representative 773-545-5097
Mr. Aniyan Varghese Area 2 Representative 847-915-5479
Mr. Abraham Varghese (Saji) Area 3 Representative 847-868-4741
Mr. Abraham K Abraham Area 4 Representative 847-824-7615
Mrs. Annie Abraham Area 5 Representative 847-809-3171
Mr. Eipe C. Varghese Area 6 Representative 224-200-5771
Mrs. Susan Chacko Area 7 Representative 847-370-3556
Mr. Shaji Koshy Area 8 Representative 847 -907-1534
Mr. Abraham Varghese Area 9 Representative 224-419-1311
Mr. Iype George Area 10 Representative 630-289-3076
Mr. Shibu Koshy Area 11 Representative 219- 865-8933
Mr. Anish Mathews Area 12 Representative 262-432-3630
Elected Non Committee Members
Mr. Jacob Thomas Lay Leader (Malayalam) 312-320-7004
Mr. Joshua Thomas Rincy Lay Leader (English) 224-209-0463
Mr. Achen Kunju Mathew Auditor 847-912-2578
Dr. Abraham George Auditor 847- 668 -4168
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Dearly beloved in Christ,
A thorough reading of the scripture reveal to us a God who
constantly and intimately loving humanity and a callous and
corrupted humanity constantly and cruelly rejecting the love
and authority of God. The bible also informs the reader that
these parallel paths of redemption and rebellion progress into the summit point of God’s
judgment. We are told from small age that God will punish us for the wrong and evil
deeds. It is not a list of evil deeds that is in question but the quality of relationship
between God and us. When we find our existence away from God we are tended to do
everything (even the so called good thing) in the wrong way that ultimately causes for the
divine condemnation. In the gospel of John we read, “And this is the verdict: The Light
has come into the world, but men loved darkness more than light, because their deeds
were evil” (3:19). More than God punishing the evil doers, humans chooses
condemnation out of their corrupted and rebellious thinking instead of the blessedness
with God. Human history – social, cultural, political, industrial, commercial, legal – is a
history of constant rebellion; the history of the construction of Babel.
Jesus Christ and His cross is probably God’s final invitation and at the same time
warning to put an end to our reckless journey and to come back to the enriching and life-
giving relationship with God. The period of Lent can be observed with all its ritualistic
details to satisfy our own corrupted self or we can enter into it as a means to regain our
dried up flow towards God, to mend our broken relationships; to rediscover the plan of
our life in the light of God’s will. If we believe that there is God who loves and redeems,
we also need to believe that He is the righteous judge. May the lent observation open
before us opportunity to study His word and bear fruits that please God through the
transformation of our mind. Let us not be guided by our own knowledge and end up in
destruction but by the wisdom of God and by His spirit that will result in the abundance
of life for all.
In God’s abounding grace, we could dedicate our new parsonage on the 20th of January
2018 as we wished and prayed. Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, the Diocesan
Episcopa led the dedication service in the presence of clergy representatives from sister
churches and a number of people from our parish and neighboring parishes. Just as the
people of Israel experienced the presence of God in the pillar of cloud and fire, God’s
presence, help and protection was very vivid in our journey which culminated in a sunny
day with fifty degree temperature in the middle of the freezing winter. In God’s great
providence, we got a construction firm with high credentials and utmost dedication. We
owe much to Mr. Alex Johnson for building a high quality house below budget and
before schedule. I have great appreciation for our leaders who spearheaded this project
with great vigilance, agility and commitment. The members of building committee and
the executive committee spent a number of man hours at various levels of decision
VICAR’S MESSAGE
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making. I thank God for you the people who sincerely love God and His church who
stood behind the leadership with your sincere prayers and resources. I trust that you will
continue the support even for the furnishing so that we will be able to use the new
parsonage at the earliest.
It makes us proud and euphoric that our Valia Metropolitan has been awarded with
Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, the country of
more than 1,342,512,706 people. In a land of religious animosity and cultural
domination, Thirumeni’s life is a living invitation to all segments of life to be open to
people of other faiths and ideology and join together beyond identities to make this world
more humane and just. Let us thank God for our small but great church and its excellent
leaders.
Yours in Christ’s ministry
Rev. Abraham Scaria
Greetings to you all in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ. Praising God Almighty for His manifold blessings in our lives.
We came into this world with certain abilities, and when God saved us,
He gave us gifts and the grace to exercise those gifts to help others, to
build our own lives and to glorify His name. But I should say one of
the greatest tragedies in life is wasted opportunity – not making the
most of what God has given us.
God blesses us to make us a blessing. He planted the people of Israel
like a vine in the land they might, by their life and testimony, bear
spiritual fruit, letting the gentile nations know about the true and living God. He gave them an
opportunity to show the other nations what He could do for those who would trust and obey
Him. Instead, the vine became like all the other vines. The Israelites compromised and sinned.
So God had to cut down His vine and discipline His people.
Remember, God has planted you where you are that you might be a blessing. He wants you to
take deep root. He wants you to bear rich fruit. And if you will draw upon His spiritual power,
He will enable you to be a blessing. Bloom where you are planted and bear fruit to the glory
of God and the enrichment of others.
God has been so gracious to us to complete our project and enabled us for the dedication of our
Parsonage. I appreciate the hard work and dedication by the committee members and office
bearers of 2017. Best wishes and prayers for the newly elected committee members and office
bearers of 2018. I appreciate the initiative taken by the Youth Fellowship to organize a (brunch
fellowship) meeting with college going students and it was a wonderful experience to meet
with them. May God help you all to use your God-given talents to glorify God and be a
blessing to others.
In the Lord’s ministry
Binu Achen
ASSISTANT VICAR’S MESSAGE
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Our parish is blessed with many parishioners who are
willing to give their time and talents to foster
community. Whether it be liturgical, fiscal, educational, or
social, I have been overwhelmed with the response of the
parishioners to do “whatever is needed” to return our parish
to the vital spiritual and social community it can and should
be. In 2016, when I was appointed as the parish secretary, I
was apprehended and prayed “I am just your servant, Lord, let us journey together.” Our
Lord has done great things for us. I keep saying this – but it is worth repeating until
everyone believes and is tired of hearing me say it. When I look back, I have grown to
love this parish and the people who I have had the privilege to encounter. Every
challenge is an opportunity to change and grow. Our God is a God of surprises who
encourages us and challenges us to reach beyond.
In 2017, as a parish, we were able to organize and complete various projects. These
included significant events like the celebration of Chrysostom Valiya Metropolitan’s
100th birthday, ordination of Jess Achen, launching of updated parish website, publication
of the new Photo Directory, Installation of glass balcony etc. But the most important
accomplishment was the completion of a new Parsonage as well as addition of a 65 more
parking spaces.
But beyond all these “so called” accomplishments, parish has a different objective to
spread the Love of Jesus to others. When we encounter the Lord’s mercy, grace, and
forgiveness his love for us has become abundantly clear. We are all created in love. We
are all created for love. That love knows no boundaries and doesn’t have any conditions.
It should be given to others because it is given to us by our God. Our goal is always to
bring people together and to help them realize that each creature has the spirit of God in
them. Let me take a moment to thank Rev Abraham Scaria, Rev Sonu S Varughese, and
Rev George Varghese, managing committee of 2016 & 2017 and all other subcommittee
members for the support and timely advices, and a huge thank you to all parishioners for
your prayers.
So let us all look for what He has been doing and work together to continue to make a
difference in every day.
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Sincerely
Shijy Alex
SECRETARY’S DESK
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Date Schedule Lessons Epistle Gospel Area
Asst. 1 2
4
7:30 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
8:50 a.m. Sunday
School
10:30 a.m. Holy
Communion in English
Job
42:1-12
Rev
22:1-5
2Cor
12:1-10
John
5:1-16
Area 4
Area 12
The Holistic Healing that Christ gives (Medical Mission Sunday)
11
7:30 a.m. Divine
Service in English
8:50 a.m. Sunday
School
10:30 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
Gen
45:1-15
Eph
2:11-22
2Cor
5:16-21
John
2:1-11
Area 1-12
Area 5
Pethurtha: Beginning of the Great Lent – Lent: Transformation of Creation (123rd
Maramon Convention Begins)
18
7:30 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
8:50 a.m. Sunday
School
10:30 a.m. Holy
Communion in English
2Kgs
5:1-15
Heb
13:7-
17
Phlm 8-18 Matt
8:1-4
Area 6
Area 1
‘Touching the Untouchable’ – 2nd Sunday in Lent, (123rd Maramon Convention Ends)
25
7:30 a.m. Divine
Service in English
8:50 a.m. Sunday
School
10:30 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
2Kgs
4:1-7
Acts
5:12-16
Heb
11:1-12
Luke
5:17-26
Area 1-12
Area 7
Life Restoring Faith – (3rd Sunday in Lent)
WORSHIP SCHEDULE & LECTIONARY
FEBRUARY
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Date Schedule Lessons Epistle Gospel Area
Asst. 1 2
4
7:30 a.m. Holy Qurbana in
Malayalam
8:50 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Holy
Communion in English
10:30 a.m. Holy
Communion in English
+Diocesan Sunday+
2Kgs
20:1-10
1Thess
5:12-22
Jude
1:17-23
Mark
7:24-30
Area 8
Area 2
Persistence in Prayer that leads to Healing (4th Sunday in Lent)
11
7:30 a.m. Divine Service
in English
8:50 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
Exod
3:11-18
Rev 14:1-
7
Acts
16:19-
34
Luke
13:10-17
Area 1-
12
Area 9
True worship that liberates from Bondage (5th Sunday in Lent)
18
No Sunday School
9:00 a.m. Holy Qurbana in
English
Annual General Body
Isa
35:1-10
1Pet
4:12-19
2Cor
1:3-11
Luke
18:35-43
Area 3
New Vision of Messianic Age +Send off to Rev. Dr. K. Solomon+
23
7:00 p.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
40th Friday – Jesus who
triumphed Temptations
Num
21:1-9
Heb
12:1-13
1Pet
1:13-22
Matt
4:1-11
Area 1-12
MARCH
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Passion Week Schedule
Day Schedule
1st
Lesson
2nd
Lesson Epistle Gospel
Sunday,
March 25
8:30 a.m. Sunday
School
10:00 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in
Malayalam
Hosanna – Coming of
the King Messiah
(Suboro –
Annunciation to
Virgin Mary)
Zech
9:9-17
Rev
4:1-11
Col
1:14-23
Matt 21:1-11
Monday,
March 26
7:00 p.m. Sandhya
Namaskaram
Hasha: Passion Week
Isa 63:7-
19
Heb
2:1-18 Matt 22:15-23
Tuesday,
March 27
7:00 p.m. Sandhya
Namaskaram
Hasha: Passion Week
Zech
21:1-16
Eph
2:1-10 Matt 24:1-28
Wednesday,
March 28
7:00 p.m. Sandhya
Namaskaram
Hasha: Passion Week
Lev 16:1-
28
1John
4:7-20
John 6:60-70
Thursday,
March 29
6:30 p.m. Holy
Qurbana in
Malayalam
Passover Thursday:
Christ the Bread of
Life
Exod
12:1-17
Heb
9:1-15
1Cor.
11:23-34 Matt.
26:17-30
Friday,
March 30
9:00 a.m Good Friday
Service in Malayalam
& English
Good Friday: Cross
Self-giving Love of
Christ
7:00 p.m Sandhya
Namaskaram
(Malayalam)
Part I
Isa
53:1-12
1Pet
1:1-25
Matt
26:47-75
Part II
Zech
13:1-9
Gal
3:1-22
Matt
27:1-44
Part III
Num 21:1-9
Heb 3:1-19
Matt 27:45-56
Sunday,
April 1
8:30 a.m. Holy
Communion in
English
Exod
14:5-31
Col
3:1-11
1Thess
4:13-18 Matt:
28:1-10
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Khemto –
Resurrection – Easter:
Joy and Celebration
of Salvation
AREA PRAYER MEETINGS
DATE NAME & ADDRESS TIME AREA
02/03
Mr. Mathew M Mathai
3726 N Dillon Ct, Lake Villa
IL 60046, Ph. 847-903-6670
6.00 p.m.
9
03/03
Mr. Chinnamani Chockalingam
9546 Dee Road, Unit 1C
Des Plaines, IL 60016
6.30 p. m.
4
Tuesdays fasting prayer 10.00 a.m. at CMTC
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
February 4th- We will be having a Nationals Food Sale, please enjoy
some delicious food after service.
February 17th- Kicking of TED NIGHTS: Gospel Series. 5-7 at CMTC
March 3rd- Bible study at CMTC 5-7pm
March 10th- CMTC & STMTC Youths send off party for Uday,
Anugraha, and Jaiden in STMTC from 5-8 pm.
March 17th- TED Nights: Gospel series at CMTC 5-7pm
March 23rd to 25th- Regional YF Leaders Retreat at Detroit Mar Thoma Church , more details to follow.
SEVIKA SANGHOM
Feb 11 Sevika Sangham General Body
Feb 24
11:00 AM
YOUNG WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – kick-off event at Parsonage.
Starting a new wing of Sevika Sangham under the same umbrella, but
specifically for young women of our community.
All Sevika Sangham members and young women above 18 years are
requested to attend this new initiative. Please bring a friend and/or
daughter to create a support group for our young ladies. Come and learn
more about it!
March 3
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Ecumenical Event.
Venue will be announced when decided.
March 24 REGIONAL Sevika Sangham Retreat –Will be held at Indianapolis
Marthoma Church
Bible Study Details of Bible Study for the new Year will be announced later
(1) Prayer Cell meeting every Sunday at 9.15am in our Church.
(2) Combined Prayer meeting on Feb. 10, 2018 Saturday at 6.30 pm in Church.
(3) Monthly house visit to sick and elderly members.
(4) There will be Lent Cottage Prayer meeting in residences of our parishioner’s from
Mar. 04, to Mar. 24, 2018.
EDAVAKA MISSION
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YOUNG FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
Young family fellowship meeting – Every second Saturday @ 5pm at church
02/01 Dr. J. D. Khandekar
02/01 Mr. T. P. Mathew 02/01 Mr. Bobby T. Varghese
02/02 Ms. Prabba Jacob 02/03 Mr. Santhosh P. Daniel
02/03 Ms.Sherin Mathews 02/04 Ms.Rebecca Jacob
02/05 Mr.Sims P. Chacko 02/05 Ms.Saramma George
02/05 Ms.Varsha Salomi George 02/05 Ms.Catherine George Molakal
02/05 Mr. Thomas T. Jacob 02/05 Mr. Joel P. Mathew
02/05 Mr.Steve C. Samuel 02/05 Ms.Tina M. Samuel
02/05 Ms.Jeena Mary Thomas 02/05 Mr. Varghese K. Varghese
02/05 Mr. Thomas Varughis 02/07 Ms.Jessy Thomas
02/07 Ms.Savitha R. Vivian 02/08 Mr.Sean Mathew Abraham
02/08 Dr. Abraham Mathew 02/08 Ms.Reba E. Mathew
02/08 Ms.Sarah Ann Mathew 02/08 Ms.Alice A. Thomas
02/09 Dr. Asha Sarah Eapen 02/09 Mr.Ajie A Mathew
02/09 Dr. Teny Anna Philip 02/09 Ms.Sheryl Raju
02/09 Ms.Jolly Thomas 02/09 Ms.Annie K Varghese
02/10 Ms.Anamma Joy 02/10 Mr.Steve K Sabu
02/11 Ms.Annamma Cherian 02/11 Mr. Chandran Pillai
02/11 Mr. Mohan Thomas 02/11 Mr.Shawn Zachariah
02/12 Mr.Jesvin Chacko 02/12 Ms.Smitha Elizabeth George
02/12 Mr.Elijah Titus John 02/12 Mr. Thomas Mammen
02/12 Mr.Austin George Mathews 02/12 Ms.Ramya R. Rajan
02/12 Ms.Megan Ann Thomas 02/13 Ms.Anphy Dipin Mohan
02/13 Ms.Chinchu A. Kurien 02/14 Ms.Sarah Jacob
02/15 Ms.Mariamma Chacko 02/16 Ms.Jyothi M. Joseph Hayes
02/16 Ms.Lesly Thomas 02/16 Mr.Samu Mathew Thomas
02/16 Mr. Vinod M. Varughese 02/17 Ms.Priya A. Varughese
BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY
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02/18 Mr.Isaiah Mathew Babu 02/18 Ms.Mariamma George
02/18 Ms.Sosamma George 02/18 Mr. John Kuruvilla
02/18 Mr.Noel Tiju Mathews 02/18 Ms.Deenamma Thomas
02/18 Ms.Grace Yesudas 02/18 Rev. George Varghese
02/19 Ms.Annamma George 02/20 Ms.Lydia Ann Chacko
02/20 Ms.Angie Anna John 02/21 Mr.Abin B. Cherian
02/21 Mr.Jaison Issac 02/21 Mr.Chris Mathew Abraham
02/22 Mr. Kochummen George 02/22 Mr. Abraham V. Koshy
02/22 Ms.Liyah Thomas 02/23 Ms.Priya Philipose John
02/23 Mr. Stanley Mathew 02/24 Mr.Mathew Thomas
02/25 Ms.Susan Edamala 02/25 Mr. Teji Thomas
02/26 Ms.Merlin M. Varghese 02/26 Ms.Leah M. Varughis
02/27 Ms.Blessy Anna Abraham 02/27 Mr. Thomas George
02/27 Mr. Thomas Mathew 02/27 Mr. Daniel C.Varghese
02/28 Mr.Samuel V Abraham 02/28 Mr.Alvin Thomas Johnson
02/28 Ms.Samantha Grace Joseph 02/28 Mr.Johan Geo Sudhish
02/28 Ms.Elelyn C. Thomas
03/01 Mr.Mobi Abraham
03/01 Mr. Philipose Mathew 03/01 Mr. Sunil Mathew
03/02 Ms.Alice Sabu 03/03 Mr.Rejean Abraham
03/03 Ms.Lisha Jacob 03/03 Mr. Sanath John Sajan
03/03 Dr. Dolly Thomas 03/03 Mr.Noah Daniel Thomas
03/04 Ms.Jilu Tressiamma Jose 03/04 Mr.Dylan Mathew Joseph
03/05 Ms.Mariamma Samuel 03/05 Ms.Christa Thomas
03/05 Ms.Subeena C. Thomas 03/06 Ms.Chelsea Sara Oommen
03/06 Ms.Justina Stephen 03/07 Mr.Zachariah T. Chacko
03/07 Mr. Rajan John 03/07 Mr.Jordan Marc Joseph
03/07 Mr. George N. Mathai 03/08 Ms.Saramma Abraham
03/08 Mr. Senju Johnson 03/08 Mr. Thomas C. Mathew
03/08 Mr. Jaysen Thomas 03/09 Mr. Glenn O Joseph
03/09 Mr. John Koshy 03/09 Mr.Brian Kurien
MARCH
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03/10 Ms.Gracy Cherian 03/10 Mr.Kevin T. Kurien
03/10 Ms. Ashley A. Mathew 03/11 Ms.Liji Jacob
03/11 Mr.Jean Mary John 03/11 Mr. John John
03/11 Ms.Angela E. Koshy 03/11 Ms.Teena Merin Mathew
03/11 Ms.Annamma Raju 03/11 Mr. Chacko Varughese
03/12 Mr.Nikhil Abraham Jacob 03/12 Dr. Jayesh K. Thankachan
03/12 Mr. Abraham E. Thomas(Jr.) 03/13 Ms.Sosamma Abraham
03/13 Mr. Jacob Cherian 03/14 Ms. Carel Biju Philip
03/15 Ms.Alivia Grace Heijmen 03/16 Mr.Shibu Jacob
03/16 Mr. Thomas C. Mathew 03/16 Mr.Sam Mathew Samuel
03/17 Ms.Jasmin Issac 03/18 Ms.Aria Sarah Eipe
03/18 Mr.Ryan P Thomas 03/18 Mr.Christopher Varghese
03/19 Mr. Abraham George 03/19 Mr.Sanish George
03/19 Mr.Kevin B Jacob 03/19 Ms.Ida Ann Varghese
03/20 Ms.Susamma Iype 03/20 Mr. Biju Philip Neeramplackal
03/21 Mr.Alvin V Chacko 03/21 Ms.Molly B Jacob
03/21 Mr.Aju K John 03/22 Ms.Sherin Chacko
03/22 Mr. Shinoj M. George 03/22 Mr. Siby Mathew
03/23 Mr.Ryan P. Johnson 03/23 Mr. Jaysen Thomas
03/23 Mr.Sunil M. Thomas 03/24 Ms.Praisy Mariam Cherian
03/24 Ms.Swetha A. Mathai 03/24 Ms.Kaitlyn Valsa Philip
03/24 Mr.Shon Mammen Thomas 03/25 Mr.Neil David
03/25 Ms.Pushpa Iype 03/25 Jassey C. Thomas
03/25 Ms.Saramma Ammini
Varghese
03/26 Ms.Gigi Alex
03/26 Ms.Leena Varghese 03/26 Ms.Sarah Verghese
03/27 Mr.Vimal Alex 03/27 Ms.Anu Susan Charles
03/27 Ms.Grace Marie George 03/27 Mr.Nevin T. George
03/27 Mr.Brian C Oommen 03/27 Mr.Sujai C Varghese
03/28 Mr. C T. Abraham 03/28 Ms.Sophia E Joseph
03/28 Mr. Mathai P. Joy 03/28 Mr. Jibu T. Philip
03/28 Mr.Sarun Thundiyil 03/29 Ms.Annie John
03/29 Mr.Tony A Muthalaly 03/29 Mr.Abel Stephen
03/30 Ms.Cigy Abraham 03/30 Mr.Shawn Chacko
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03/30 Ms.Rebecca S. Jose 03/30 Mr. Cherrish Koshy Vaidiyan
03/30 Mr.Ryan Shyju Varughese 03/30 Ms.Saumya Anna Varughese
03/31 Ms.Merlin Mariam Abraham 03/31 Ms.Esther Mathai
03/31 Ms.Mary Varghese
02/01 Mr. & Mrs. Sam Thundiyil
02/01 Mr. & Mrs. Anish J. Chacko 02/02 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Mathew
02/02 Mr. & Mrs. George Varughese 02/02 Mr. & Mrs. John T. Mathew
02/02 Mr. & Mrs. Koshy Varghese 02/03 Mr. & Mrs. Shaji Koshy
02/05 Mr. & Mrs. Sam George 02/07 Mr. & Mrs. A V. Mathew
02/07 Mr. & Mrs. Koshy Mathai 02/07 Mr. & Mrs. Jinu K. Thomas
02/07 Mr. & Mrs. Vijay Titus Thomas 02/08 Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Jacob
02/09 Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Varughese 02/10 Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Varughese
02/10 Mr. & Mrs. Viju Titus John 02/10 Mr. & Mrs. Willus E. Vivian III
02/11 Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Mathew 02/12 Mr. & Mrs. Mathews Abraham
02/14 Mr. & Mrs. Abraham E.
Thomas(Jr.)
02/16 Mr. & Mrs. N. Mathew Philip
02/16 Mr. & Mrs. Samuel T. Alex 02/16 Mr. & Mrs. Varkey Mathew
02/17 Mr. & Mrs. Mathai P. Easo 02/20 Mr. & Mrs. Oommen Cherian
02/20 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas George
Parakilattu
02/21 Mr. & Mrs. George Mathew
02/21 Mr. & Mrs. Geno N Mathew
03/01
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Arackal 03/01
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Thomas
Varghese
03/03
Mr. & Mrs. George V.
Adichithara
03/09
Mr. & Mrs. Cherian K. Chacko
03/10
Mr. & Mrs. Ambuji M. David 03/11
Mr. & Mrs. Shinoi Varghese
03/21
Mr. & Mrs. Sajan P. Issac 03/30
Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Jacob
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
FEBRUARY
MARCH
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Light to Life
The diocese has initiated a Child Care project with the name “Light to Life” to help the
under privileged children in India and Native American mission fields. 'Light to Life' is
a new Mission initiative of the Diocese. It is a project aimed at the development of the
community by supporting the educational needs of the Children in India and Native
American mission fields. A child can be supported with $ 20 per month. The goal of
the Diocese is to have at least half the number of families in our parishes gets involved in
this mission.
We request all those who could afford to sponsor one or more child to contact he
following individuals. You have the option to sponsor a child for several months or pay a
one-time lump sum payment. The check may be made payable to ‘the Chicago Mar
Thoma Church’ (indicate “Light to Life” in the memo). A mere $20 would pay for the
educational needs of one child for a month. For more information, please contact the Vicar, Mr. N.M. Philip or Mrs. Sunina Moncy Chacko.
VICAR’S CONTACT INFO
Rev. Abraham Scaria
9500 W. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016, Phone: 847-803-4933
Cell: (847) 321-5464, Fax: 847-803-4933
ASSISTANT VICAR’S CONTACT INFO
Rev. George Varghese
1670 Mill St., #308
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Ph. (224) 304 - 9311
MESSENGER INPUTS & INQUIRIES
Please inform the Vicar or Secretary of any Parish Messenger inputs, inquiries
or corrections. Any changes in address & phone numbers should be informed to
the Vicar, Secretary and the Trustees. Announcements to be delivered via
Weekly Digest, Sunday, please inform the Vicar and the Secretary by 7.00 p.m.
of the preceding Thursday. Weekly Digest is released every Friday to
parishioners. Please e-signup at www.chicagomarthoma.org for weekly
newsletter, The Weekly Digest.For all Messenger and Announcement items,
please email to the Secretary, Shijy Alex, [email protected] or
Parish Messenger February - March Page 15
VISIT US ONLINE
Please visit us online at www.chicagomarthoma.org and find information on
Chicago Mar Thoma Church. Please contact Mrs. Shijy Alex, Parish Secretary
(224) 436-9371 for any assistance.
NEW MEMBERSHIP
Use the CMTC Membership Form available at CMTC Website Resources ->
Forms. You may obtain form from the Vicar or Parish Office. Return the filled
form with due documents to The Vicar for approval.
PARISH FELLOWSHIP HALL
The Parish Fellowship Hall in the basement can be booked by members for
prayer fellowship. Please fill the form available in Trustees Office and block the
calendar.
YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION
The current yearly subscription is $600. You are urged to donate more in
accordance of your blessings.
CMTC Year 2018 Calendar Of Events
Organization Program Start
Date
End Date
Sunday School 1st Semester Exam 7-Jan
Youth
Fellowship
Nationals Food Sale 14-Jan
Church Fasting Prayer 16-Jan
Church Joint Executive Committee 2017 & 2018 16-Jan
Church Episcopal Visit 19-Jan 21-Jan
Church Dedication of New Parsonage 20-Jan
Church First Holy Communion 21-Jan
Church Wisconsin HC Service 27-Jan
Youth
Fellowship
Nationals Food Sale 4-Feb
Church 123 rd Maramon Convention Begins 11-Feb 18-Feb
Church Pethurtha: Beginning of Great Lent 11-Feb 1-Apr
Youth Fellowship
Bible Study - Kick Off 17-Feb
Church Wisconsin HC Service 17-Feb
Sevika Sangham Young Women's Fellowship 24-Feb
Sevika Sangham World Day of Prayer 3-Mar
Youth
Fellowship
Bible Study 3-Mar
Parish Messenger February - March Page 16
Church Diocesan Sunday / Pulpit Change 4-Mar
Edavaka Mission 25 Days Lent Prayer Begins 4-Mar 24-Mar
Youth
Fellowship
Service Project 10-Mar
Church HC Service - Senior Citizens (Home bound aged parents)
10-Mar
Youth
Fellowship
Bible Study 17-Mar
Church Wisconsin HC Service 17-Mar
Church Farewell to Rev. Dr. Salomon K,Annual General
Body Meeting
18-Mar
Choir Choir Food Sale 18-Mar
Youth
Fellowship
Regional YF Leaders Retreat 23-Mar 25-Mar
Church 40th Friday HC Service 23-Mar
Sevika Sangham Regional Sevika Sangham Retreat 24-Mar
Church Hosanna – Vaideka Seminary Day ,2018 Managing Committee Dedication
25-Mar
Church Passion Week Service 26-Mar 1-Apr
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Snack Sale 27-May
Church Maundy Thursday HC Service 29-Mar
Church Good Friday - 9:00 am Service,7:00 pm Sandhya Namaskaram
30-Mar
Church Khemto – Resurrection – Easter Sunday 1-Apr
Choir Gaana Sandhya 7-Apr
Young Family
Fellowship
Meeting @ Church 14-Apr
Sunday School 2nd Semester Exam 15-Apr
Youth
Fellowship
Bible Study 21-Apr
Church Wisconsin HC Service 21-Apr
Church Farewell to Rev. Abraham P Scaria & Family 22-Apr
Sevika Sangham Snack Sale 22-Apr
Youth
Fellowship
Bible Study 5-May
Church Welcome Rev Shiby Varghese 6-May
Youth Fellowship
Bible Study 12-May
Church Mothers Day 13-
May
Church Wisconsin HC Service 19-May
Sunday School Diocesan Exam 20-
May
Parish Messenger February - March Page 17
Church Choir Sunday / Sacred Music Sunday 27-
May
Church HC Service - Senior Citizens (Home bound aged
parents)
9-Jun
Young Family Fellowship
Meeting @ Church 9-Jun
Sunday School VBS - 2018 13-Jun 16-Jun
Church Wisconsin HC Service 16-Jun
Church Fathers Day 17-Jun
Youth Fellowship
Women's MFL 23-Jun
Yuvajana
Sakhyam
Sports Day 23-Jun
Church Picnic 30-Jun
Church Diocesan Family Conference - Houston
Immanuel MTC
3-Jul 5-Jul
Sunday School Sunday School Junior Camp 20-Jul 22-Jul
Sevika Sangham One-Day Tour 21-Jul
Church Wisconsin HC Service 21-Jul
Youth
Fellowship
National Conference 26-Jul 29-Jul
Edavaka Mission Convention 2-Aug 5-Aug
Youth
Fellowship
College Panel 11-Aug
Church Student Dedication,Sunday School Teachers
Retreat
12-Aug
Church Wisconsin HC Service 18-Aug
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Harvest Festival 18-Aug
Church Student Dedication,Sunday School Anniversary 19-Aug
Church First Day of Sunday School 26-Aug
Yuvajana
Sakhyam
One Day Trip 1-Sept
Sevika Sangham Sevika Sangham Vaaram 2-Sep 9-Sep
Sevika Sangham Grand Parents Day - (HC short service for Senior
Citizens)
8-Sep
Youth Fellowship
Fellowship Night 8-Sep
Church Sevika Sangham Sunday 9-Sep
Church Wisconsin HC Service 15-Sep
Church Family Retreat 28-Sep 30-Sep
Sevika Sangham Fall Fest 6-Oct
Church MTVEA Sunday / Sanadha Suvishesha Sangha Dinam
7-Oct
Parish Messenger February - March Page 18
Yuvajana
Sakhyam
Blood Drive 13-Oct
Church Yuvajana Sunday 14-Oct
Church Yuvajana Vaaram 14-Oct 21-Oct
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Neighborhood Ministry 15-Oct
Yuvajana
Sakhyam
Snehaadharavu,(HC service for Senior Citizens -
Home bound aged parents)
20-Oct
Church Wisconsin HC Service 20-Oct
Yuvajana
Sakhyam
Blood Donation Drive
Church Youth Sunday 21-Oct
Church Family Sunday,Tithe Sunday 28-Oct
Church World Sunday School Day 4-Nov
Church Parish Convention 8-Nov 10-Nov
Church Parish Day 11-Nov
Youth
Fellowship
Thanksgiving Dinner/Service Project 17-Nov
Church Wisconsin HC Service 17-Nov
Church Parish General Body - (Election of 2019 Executive Committee)
18-Nov
Church House to House Carol Rounding 24-Nov 16-Dec
Church 25 Day Lent 1-Dec 25-Dec
Edavaka Mission Serving Breakfast & Distributing Gift 15-Dec
Church Christmas Carol Service - Senior Citizens (Home
bound aged parents)
15-Dec
Church Wisconsin HC Service 15-Dec
Church Mar Thoma Sabha Day - HC Service 21-Dec
Church Carol Service 22-Dec
Church Christmas - Feast of Nativity 25-Dec
Youth
Fellowship
Midwest Regional Conference 27-Dec 30-Dec
Church Watch Night Service 31-Dec
Recurring Events
Tuesday Prayer Every Tuesday 10am Church
S. Sangham/Edavaka Mission Combined Bible Study
Every Wednesday 7 pm Regional Rotation (A,B,C,&D)
Intercessory Prayer Every Thursday 9 pm Tele Conference
Senior Citizen Fellowship Meeting
Every Fourth Thursday (April-December )
10 am Church
Young Family Fellowship Meeting
Every Second Saturday 5 pm Church
Parish Messenger February - March Page 19
Edavaka Mission
All Area Combined Prayer
Meeting - Every Second
Saturday
6:30 pm Churtch
PARISH SUB-COMMITTEE CONVENERS /CO-CONVENERS - 2017
Every Thursday @ 9pm Teleconference call details:
Phone No. 641 715 0700 Access code 872060#
Audio Visual Mr. Abraham K Abraham/Mr. Roy Thomas
Family Retreat Mr. N M Philip/Mrs. Annie Abraham
Christmas Carol Rounding Mr. Leboy Wilson Thoppil/ Mr. Eipe C Varghese
Food/Picnic Mr. Daniel C Varghese/Mr. Aniyan Varghese
Christmas Carol Service Mrs. Shijy Alex
Church & Parsonage Maintenance Mr. Iype George
Medical Team Mrs. Sunina Moncy Chacko/Mrs. Susan Chacko
Website/Messenger / Media Mrs. Shijy Alex
Local Mission /Neighborhood Ministry Mr. Sunny Cherian/ Mrs. Lexine Varghese
Ushering/Hospitality Mrs. Annie Varghese /Mr. Mathai P Easo
Church Charities/Tithe Sunday Mr. Mathew Varghese
Facilities/basement rental Mr. Mathew Varghese
Parish Messenger February - March Page 20
LENT PRAYER MEETING – 2018
Time - 7 pm on Weekdays and 6.30 pm on weekend
Date Name and Address Area Phone Number
03 – 04 – 2018
Sunday
Mr. Varkey Samuel
4241 Enfield Ave,
Skokie, IL - 60076
2
847 – 568 - 0383
03 – 05 – 2018
Monday
Mr. Shibu Koshy
70 Ridgewood Ln
Dyer, IN - 46311
11
219 – 865 - 8933
03 – 06 – 2018
Tuesday
Mr. Abraham George
34370 N. Eastingsway
Gurnee, IL - 60031
9
847 – 856 - 3925
03 – 07 – 2018
Wednesday
Mrs. Rachelamma Oommen
7854 N. Kedvale
Skokie, IL - 60076
2
847 – 329 - 1734
03 – 08 – 2018
Thursday
Mr. Monish K John
2134 N Williamsburg St.
Arlington Heights, IL - 60004
8
302 – 607 - 3240
03 – 09 – 2018
Friday
Mr. Abraham Koshy
1345 Miami Ln
Des plaines, IL - 60018
6
847 – 297 - 0643
03 – 10 – 2018
Saturday
Mr. George Iype
3 Summerfield Court
Streamwood, IL - 60107
10
630 – 289 - 3076
03 – 11 – 2018
Sunday
Mr. Mathew Varghese
34420 N. Bobolink Trl
Grayslake, IL - 60030
9
847 – 231 - 4354
03 – 12 – 2018
Monday
Mr. JojiKutty Abraham
639 Regency Dr.
Des plaines, IL - 60016
5
847 – 297 - 0056
03 – 13 – 2018
Tuesday
Mr. Rincy John Kurian
7008 W. Farragut Ave
Chicago, IL - 60656
1
773 – 510 - 2661
Parish Messenger February - March Page 21
03 – 14 – 2018
Wednesday
Mr. Abraham Varghese(Saji)
9414 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL - 60077
3
847 – 677 - 4107
03 – 15 – 2018
Thursday
Mr. Koshy Varghese(Shaji)
1121 Juniper Ln
Mount Prospect, IL - 60056
7
847 – 398 - 8737
03 – 16 – 2018
Friday
Mr. Teji Thomas
1008 S Beechwood Dr.
Mount Prospect, IL - 60056
6
818 – 445 - 4790
03 – 17 – 2018
Saturday
Mr. Abraham K Abraham
9364 Margail Ct
Des plaines, IL - 60016
4
847 – 824 - 7615
03 – 18 – 2018
Sunday
Mr. Thomas Mammen
6213 Wild Flower Ln
Gurnee, IL - 60031
9
847 – 336 - 3086
03 – 19 – 2018
Monday
Mr. Chinnamani Chockalingam
9546, Dee Road, Unit 1C
Des plaines, IL - 60016
4
847 – 630 - 0574
03 – 20– 2018
Tuesday
Mr. Thomas T George
8338 Gross Point Rd,
Morton Grove, IL - 60053
3
312 – 543 - 9912
03 -21 – 2018
Wednesday
Mr. Mathew Varghese
547 Waikiki Dr.
Des plaines, IL - 60016
5
224 – 567 - 8214
03 – 22 – 2018
Thursday
Mr. George John
8819 Ozark Ave
Morton Grove, IL - 60053
3
224 – 601 - 0033
03 – 23- 2018
Friday
40 th Friday Service - CMTC
03 – 24 – 2018
Saturday
Mr. Jacob Thomas
2905 W. Jarvis Ave
Chicago, IL - 60645
1
773 – 761 - 6941
Parish Messenger February - March Page 22
The expenses incurred for Bi-monthly Parish
Messenger is $ 500. We encourage members to
sponsor and support.
Messenger Sub Committee
Rev. Abraham Scaria Rev. George Varghese
Mr. N M Philip Mrs. Shijy Alex
Mr. Mathew Varghese Mr. George Thomas
Mr. Mathai P Easo Mr. Sims Chacko
Mr. Albin George Dr. Asha Eapen
Mrs. Annie George
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