ST. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, NY 34 Morris Street, Yonkers, NY 10705 http://www.stthomasmtc.org

Vicar/President: Rev. Jaisen A. Thomas Hm: 914-376-6530 * Cell: 914-450-3162 * revjathomas@yahoo.com

Secretary: John Abraham Ph: 845-634-9319 * secretary@stthomasmtc.org

NEWSLETTER VOL. XL NO. 7

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Date Time Worship

Sun, July 1 9.30 AM English Holy Communion Service .

Sun July 8 9:30 AM English Divine Service

Sun July 15 9:30 AM Malayalam Holy Communion Service

Sun July 22 9:30 AM English Holy Communion Service

Sun July 29 9:30 AM Malayalam Holy Communion Service

WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE

LECTIONARY

IMPORTANT DAYS

Date 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Gospel

Sun Jul 1 Exo. 36:1-7 Acts. 5:1-11 Phil.4:10-20 St. Luke. 19:11-27

Wed Jul 3 Isa. 52:7-15 1 Thes. 1:2-9 2 Tim. 3:10-17 St. John 20:24-29

Sun Jul 8 Ezek. 33:1-9 2 Tim. 2:1-13 Gal. 6:11-18 St. John. 21:15-19

Sun Jul 15 Isa. 49:1-11 Eph. 5:1-5 Rom. 13:11-14 St. Mat. 5:13-16

Sun Jul 22 Isa. 1:10-20 Acts. 6:8-15 Col. 3:11-14 St. Luke. 19:1-10

Wed Jul 25 Micah. 2:1-16 Acts. 8:1-11 James. 1:12-18 St. Math. 10:16-33

Sun Jul 29 Exo. 3:1-12 Acts. 8:26-40 2 Thes. 1:1-12 St. John. 12:20-26

Sun Jul 1 Transparency and Faithfulness in Stewardship (Tithe Offer-ing Sunday) 6th Sunday after the Pentecost.

Wed Jul 3 St. Thomas the Apostle’s Day

Sun Jul 8 Ordained Ministry: Identifying with the wounds of Christ (7th Sunday after the Pentecost)

Sun Jul 15 People of God: Salt to the Earth - Light to the World (8th Sunday after Pentecost).

Sun Jul 22 Life that has to be sanctified (9th Sunday after the Pentecost)

Wed Jul 25 St. James the Apostle’s Day

Sun Jul 29 Theological Education: Knowledge and Experience of Faith (10th Sunday after Pentecost)

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The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of right-eousness, quietness and trust forever. Isaiah 32:17

Isaiah 32:15-20 deals with the Age of the Spirit (until a spirit from on high is poured out on us, - v. 15), or to state it another way when the Spirit of God comes upon his children. This gift of the Spirit will result in drastic transformations and true happiness for all humanity. The wilderness will become like a fruitful field (v. 15), and the fruitful field is so dense that it becomes like a forest (v. 15). Justice and righteous-ness will extend to the wilderness and the fields (v. 16.) This is another way of saying that justice and righteousness will extend to all parts of the world.

In the past when Israel faced threats and difficulties they turned to other nations and put their trust in alliances with these coun-tries. This trust was misplaced and resulted in the destruction of Israel. However, the prophet sees a day when the God's Spirit comes upon the people and they will be transformed into the people that God intended them to be. They will place their trust in God and by His Spirit, be-come righteous. Righteousness means having the right relationship with God and with others.

In verse 17 we see that righteousness will result in peace, quietness, and trust. For a nation that was conquered by the Babylonians these were powerful words of encouragement. The righteous will have trust in God and in the plans of God. This trust will allow then to live in peace and quiet, despite what the circumstances of life are.

The peace that God provides is the peace that the world needs. It is a peace that is internal (inside a person) and external (between peo-ple.) This peace can only be obtained by a righteous life. May God enable all of us to have such a righteous life. A life where we have the right relationship with God and with those around us.

Rev. Shibi Abraham

Youth Chaplain’s Message

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Prayer Meetings Area Date Location

Yonkers South (McLean Ave)

Sunday July, 1

6:30 PM

Mr. M. J. George 109 Alder Street, Yonkers, NY (914) 376-7185

Queens/Long Island

Sunday July, 8

6:30 PM

Mr. Rajan Varghese 261-15 Hillside Ave, Apt #1, Glen Oaks, NY

(718) 347-4593

Upper Westchester/CT

Saturday July, 14 6:30 PM

Mr. Pallickal Easo Koshy 7 Bonnie Meadow Rd, Scarsdale, NY (914) 723-6728

Rockland Sunday July, 15 6:30 PM

Mr. John K. Abraham 32 Eckerson Lane, Spring Valley, NY (845) 426-2327

Yonkers East/ (Central Ave)

Saturday July, 21

06:30 PM

Mr. Jacob Vaidian

222 Roundhill Drive, Yonkers, NY

(914) 337-2470

Parish Retreat

DATE : August 17-19

VENUE: MoNTROSE BIBLE CONFERENCE CENTER

218 Locust St. Montrose, PA 18801

North East Regional Sevika Sanghom Kalamela 2018

Date and Time: September 29th 2018 8:30 AM

Place: St Thomas Mar Thoma Church

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Sevika Sangham

Sunday School

Jr/Sr Conference

This year Jr/Sr Conference will be held on July 12 - July 15 at St. Johns University in Queens. Students entering 5th grade to 12th can participate. Sunday School will be covering half of the regis-tration cost for each student. Those who would like to attend should speak to Jocelyn Chacko or Mr. TP Jacob. Registration deadline is June 11th.

2018 VBS will be held from July 19-22 at our church. Registra-tion is $20 per student. The VBS trip will be on July 18th, to Me-dieval Times in New Jersey. There will be a bus leaving from church for the trip. The cost is $40 per adult and $38 for children. To register or for more information, please contact Sheela Thom-as or Jasmin Thomas.

Event Date & Time Location

Friday Prayer 7/6/2018 10:00 AM

Church

Friday Prayer 7/13/2018 10:00 AM

Mrs. Celine George 109 Alder Street, Yonkers, NY (914) 376-7185

Friday Prayer 7/20/2018 6:00 AM

Mrs. Rosamma K. Mathew 37 Headden Drive, Spring Valley, NY

Friday Prayer 7/27/2018 10:00 AM

Mrs. Sosamma Abraham 32 Eckerson Lane, Spring Valley, NY (845) 426-2327

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Edavaka Mission

Event Date & Time

Location

Prayer Meeting 7/4/2018 7:00 PM

Church

Prayer Meeting 7/11/2018

7:00 PM

Mr. Johnson S. Parayil 232 Carol Avenue, Pelham, NY (914) 813-1032

Prayer Meeting 7/18/2018

7:00 PM Church

Fasting Prayer (Combined with Sevika Sangam)

7/27/2018 10:00 AM

Mr. John K. Abraham 32 Eckerson Lane, Spring Valley, NY (845) 426-2327

Edavaka Mission is arranging a trip to Lancaster on Ju-

ly 31st, to watch the show "JESUS". Two buses are ar-

ranged. Those who are interested in going should give

their names to Mr. Geevarghese Kochumman (Vice

President), Mr. K.G. Varghese (Secretary) or Mr. John P.

Varghese (Treasurer). The cost is $100 for Adults and

$70 for Children. This includes lunch. Seats are limited.

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Bronx/Yonkers South Mr. M. J. George 109 Alder Street 5 Mr. George A. Koshy 250 Mclean Ave, Apt. 4F 7 Mrs. Mariamma Joseph 487 Van Cortlandt Park Ave 14 Jovina Thomas 15 Intervale Place 18 Mr. Evans Christopher Sumitra 655 East 228 St, Apt #4F 19

Manhattan/New Jersey Damien John Varghese 263 Luton Way 2 Steven George 10 Freeman St 7 Nicole Achamma Easo 701 Plympton Street 8 Ms. Jelinda Mariam Easo 257 Bradley Ave. 12 Mrs. Saritha Koshy 33 Third Avenue 16 Leah Beth Koshy 33 Third Avenue 18 Mr. Koiprathu John Mathew 59 Highview Ave. 20 Mr. David Joseph Mathews 10 Freeman St 21 Queens/Long Island Ms. Malini Susan George 1 Duke Dr 5 Asha Evelyn Jacob 49 Gary Road 13 Aleena Grace Thomas 8 Locust Lane 31 Rockland Ms. Robin Abby Simon 5 Spruce Dr 6 Mrs. Aleyamma Chacko 8 Flint Drive 7 Tina Thomas 10 Carbery Ct 12 Mr. Johnson Thomas 99 Union Road, Apt. H44 14 Mr. Jacob P. John 73 - Oakland Place 21 Shilpa Elizabeth Koshy 10 Sturbridge Court 22 Elizabeth Alice Kurian 29 Rosewood Drive 24 Ms. Bincy Ouseph 4 Arrow Lane 25 Mr. Abey Cherian 3 Stern Place 29 Mr. John K. Abraham 32 Eckerson Lane 30 Mr. John John P. O. Box 709 30 Mr. Sunil M. Varughese 24 Reginald Drive 31 Upper Westchester/CT Mrs. Sherly Vaidyan 131 Harvard Drive 23

July BIRTHDAYS

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Ms.Kripa Abraham 315 7th Avenue 24 Mrs. Annamma Mathew 6 Glen Ave 24 Mrs. Sara P. Parayil 59 Deer Hill Court 25 Mr. Thomas Kurian 189 Mamaroneck Rd 26 Mrs. Mariamma Varghese 2 Mountain Farms Road 31

Yonkers East Mrs. Susy Vaidian 222 Roundhill Drive 7 Mr. Jinoj P. Thomas 500 Bronxville Road 10 Mr. Joji Varughese 825 Tuckahoe Road 12 Mr. John Mathew 52 Whitman Rd. 14 Ms. Jennifer Joseph 43 Shoreview Drive, Apt #3 15 Jesenia Ann Mathew 52 Whitman Rd. 16 Mr. Austin Abraham 138 Candlewood Drive 21 Mrs. Shyla Varghese 214 Grandview Blvd 22 Mr. Johnson P. Chacko 49 Patton Drive 24 Yonkers North Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas 107 Westminster Drive 5 Mr. Jikku John Samuel 63 Price Street 8 Mr. Mathew V. Zacharia 11 Lakeview Ave, 9 Mr. Raju George 194 Osmun Place 10 Mrs. Shiby Elizabeth George 1117 Nepperhan Avenue, 1 st floor 12 Ms. Kristen Cheriyan 421 North Broadway #27 19 Mrs. Elizabeth R. Zacharia 11 Lakeview Ave, 19 Mr. N. J. Mathai 201 Shonnard Terrace 25 Mr. Joseph C. Jacob 149 Greenvale Ave. 27 Mrs. Salamma George 105 Midland Terrace 30 Yonkers West Mrs. Linto Samuel 80 Riverdale Ave, Apt 2K 8 Mr. Jishu Samuel 80 Riverdale Ave, Apt 2K 9 Mr. Shyam Joseph 34 Moris Street 14

July BIRTHDAYS cont...

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July Wedding Anniversaries

Bronx/Yonkers South Mr. M. J. George & Mrs. Celine George 15 109 Alder Street Mr. Mathew George & Mrs. Annamma Mathew 15 2786 Bainbridge Ave., Apt. 3E Sherry John & Dr. Jerry Thomas 15 46 Leroy Ave Mr. Joseph Thomas & Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese 18 89 Travers Ave Mr. Thomas P. John & Mrs. Annamma Thomas 21 46 Leroy Avenue Manhattan/New Jersey Mr. Samuel Easo & Mrs. Ancy Veny Easo 22 257 Bradley Ave. Mr. Varghese Easo & Mrs. Mini Easo 23 701 Plympton Street Dr. Koshy Koshy Jr. & Mrs. Saritha Koshy 31 33 Third Avenue Rockland Mr. John John & Mrs. Sherry John 2 P. O. Box 709 Mr. Koshy Abraham & Mrs. Sally Abraham 4 21 New Haven Ave. Mr. Nithin Bejoy Thomas & Sheethal Mary Cherian 6 30 Phyllis Dr Mr. Blessen Kurian & Mrs. Anissa Susan Kurian 9 29 Rosewood Drive Mr. Mathew Varghese & Mrs. Marykutty Mathew 13 280 Cottage Rd Mr. Sabu George & Mrs. Jeny Sabu 15 4 Michael Drive Mr. Shaji Mammen & Mrs. Mariamma Shaji 17 2 Tiffin Lane Mr. Biju P. Varughese & Mrs. Annie Varughese 17 3 Blithe Ct. Mr. Binu K. Abraham & Mrs. Saramma Binu 21 22 Old Brick Road Mr. Aju Puthenveedu Daniel & Mrs. Leena Daniel 25 72 Middletown Rd Mr. Sunny P. Ninan & Mrs. Rachel Mathew 26 128 East Phillips Hill Rd. Mr. P. M. John & Mrs. Anamma John 26 73 Oakland Place

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Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Abraham Koshy & Mrs. Joyce Abraham 4 315 7th Avenue Mr. Philip Kayalvarathu & Mrs. Beena Philip 22 11 Hillandale Ave Yonkers East Mr. Johnson P. Chacko & Mrs. Densy Johnson 6 49 Patton Drive Mr. Varghese A. Thomas & Mrs. Mary Varghese 22 108 Cook Avenue Dr. Wilson John & Mrs. Darly John 25 35 Linda Lane Mr. Thomas M. Thomas & Mrs. Valsamma Thomas 28 60 Beaumont Circle, Apt #3 Yonkers North Mr. Koshy Koshy & Mrs. Mary Koshy 3 355 Marlborough Road Mr. George Yohannan & Mrs. Salamma George 6 105 Midland Terrace Mr. Thomas Mathew & Mrs. Alice Susan Thomas 19 65 Curtis Lane Yonkers West Mr. Mathew Varghese & Mrs. Sosamma Mathew 3 80 Riverdale Ave, Apt 11G Mr. Jomy Mathew & Mrs. Nisha Mathai 9 3 Cresthill Dr # 3 Nyack NY 10960 Mr. Johnson Varghese & Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson 24 80 Riverdale Ave, Apt 8C Mr. Jishu Samuel & Mrs. Linto Samuel 27 80 Riverdale Ave, Apt 2K

July Wedding Anniversaries cont..

PARIsH PICNIC

DATE : Saturday, August 11th

SAVE THE DATE ; Information to follow

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2018

Position Name Home Phone Vicar/President Rev. Jaisen Thomas (914) 376-6530 Vice President Mr. John C. Thomas (914) 457-8197

Secretary Mr. John Abraham (845) 634-9319 Treasurer Mr. Biju Varghese (845) 268-0887 Accountant Mr. Ullas Thannickal (845) 638-8075 Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. Varghese George (914) 207-6465 Lay Leader - English Mr. Roshan Abraham Thomas (914) 963-3524

AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES

Manhattan/NJ Mr. Jacob Varghese (201) 384-0041 Queens/LI Mrs. Mary Jacob (516) 365-3750 Rockland (Spring Valley) Mr. Suju Samuel (845) 426-6635 Rockland (Outside Spring Valley) Mr. Aju Daniel (914) 255-8478 Upper Westchester/CT Mr. John Daniel (845) 240-1578 Upper Westchester/CT Mr. John P. Varghese (914) 939-0064 Yonkers East Mr. Josen Joseph (914) 346-8644 Yonkers North Mr. K.C. Thomas (914) 963-3499 Yonkers South/Bronx Mr. Thomas John (914) 965-3979 Yonkers West Mr. Jishu Samuel (914) 690-4868

MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES

Sabha Mandalam Mr. Thomas Oommen (516) 796-2672

Diocesan Representatives Mr. Samuel K. Samuel (914) 693-8490

Mr. Sunil M. Varughese (845) 268-3647 Mr. Nobin Vaidian (914) 337-2470

ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Choir Mrs. Sherly Thomas (516) 796-2672 Edavaka Mission Mr. K. G. Varghese (914) 202-7093 Sevika Sangham Mrs. Sosamma Abraham (845) 426-2327 Sunday School Mr. T.P. Jacob (516) 365-3750 Youth Fellowship Mr. Austin M. Varghese (914) 968-7856 Young Family Fellowship Mr. Norman Jones (914) 879-8653 Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Jibu Varghese (914) 968-2677

AUDITORS

Mr. Samuel Ninan (201) 692-0649

Mr. Thankachan Geevarghese (914) 939-0282

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