Sunday, December 25th, 2016“Yaldo-Feast of Nativity.”

Condolence

Rev. Dr. Joseph Chacko, Kurudamannil

Achen was born on February 13 1930 and ordained as a Kassesa of the Mar Thoma Church on Nov. 1, 1955. He was known as JC Kurudamannil. Achen was a renowned interpreter at the Maramon Convention and has translated more than 20 books. He was the vice principal of MT Residential School, Thiruvala and teacher in the EJ and AMM Bible Institutes Kompady. Achen passed away on Dec 22, 2016 at Anaikkatty, Coimbatore and the funeral is arranged on Dec 26, 2016 at Ayroor. Achen is survived by his wife Dr. Mary Chacko

The Diocese of North America and Europe joins in the pain of the bereaved family and thank God for Achens contributions.

Christmas Message

From Diocesan bishop

Christmas message from Diocesan Bishop. It will be displayed after the announcements.

Worship Service

Thanks to all who assisted in today’s worship service.

Watchnight and Holy Communion service in Malayalam starting at 9 PM on Saturday, December 31st.

Next Sunday, January 1st, 2017, there will be Divine Worship in English starting at 10:15 AM.

Thanks to Mr. Beji Pappachen & family for today’s refreshments.

Thanks to Manna prayer group for sponsoring Christmas breakfast for all.

Prayer Fellowships Monday Prayer- Monday, December 26th, at 7:00 PM at the

residence Mr. & Mrs. Oommen Koshy & Molly.

Fasting Prayer-Friday, December 30th, at 10 AM at church.

Parish Mission - Friday December 30th, at 7 PM at church.

SS Announcements There will be no Sunday school classes next week.

Bindu Joseph,Sunday School Superintendent

Yuvajana Sakhyam

St Paul’s Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam Sakha Membership Registration for the year 2017 is due.

Last date for accepting St Paul’s Sakha membership registration will be December 25th , 2016.

Membership fees are $5 .

Registration form without membership fees will not be considered. For membership form and more details, please contact Yuvajana Sakhyam

Sakha Secretary Mr. Aju Mathew.

Yuvadhara Christmas Special, December 2016 is available at the following links. This edition contains amazing articles on the theme ‘Self-emptied incarnation.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B69Z4c800cRUblNlc0g3T0tvaVE/view?usp=sharing

Aju Mathew, Secretary, Yuvajana Sakhyam.

Yuvajana Sakhyam

This is the notice of south west region Yuvajana Sakhyam Center A general body which will be held on January 7th Saturday 10:00 am at St. Paul MarThoma church . All YS members are requested to attend:

Agenda :

1. Election of 2017 to 2020 office bearers.

2. Election of region representative.

3. AOB with permission of President.

Biji Joby

Southwest Region Center A YS Secretary

Congratulations!

Achen & Kochamma welcomed a baby boy to their family last

night on December 24th. Both baby and Kochamma are doing

fine. Congratulations to our Achen, Kochamma & big sister

Irene!

Birthdays

Date Name

25-Dec Annamma Abraham

25-Dec Koshy Thomas

27-Dec Philip Mammen

27-Dec Gabrielle Mammen

28-Dec Liju K. Thomas

28-Dec Roger Philip

30-Dec Eben P. Simon

30-Dec Mathew Samuel

30-Dec Sanjay Baby

31-Dec Benjamin Joseph

Wedding Anniversary

Date Name

29-Dec Mr. & Mrs. Kurien Easo

30-Dec Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Thomas

Guests

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Have a blessed week!