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St. John’s
Mar Thoma Church
90
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37 213
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STREET, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
www.stjohnsmtcny.org
Vicar: Rev. Biju P. Simon
Worship
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Sunday 9:00 am| Sunday School
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Sunday 12:00 pm
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2025
Vicar
Rev. Biju P. Simon
516
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560
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9220, 718 465 2300
[email protected]
Vice President
Mr. Eapen K. George
718
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753
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4772
Secretary
Mr. Zachariah Mathai
917
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208
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1714
[email protected]
Trustee
Mr. Beji T. Joseph
516
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220
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5344
[email protected]
Accountant
Mr. Sanu Mathew
646
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261
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7017
Lay Ministrants
Mr. Binny John
Mr. Jess J. Chacko
516
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830
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5352
718
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300
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3866
Sabha Mandalam
Mr. Thomas C. Mathew
516
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996
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6065
Diocesan Assembly
Mr. Jain George
Mr. Roy C. Thomas
516
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225
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7284
516
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587
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1924
Diocesan Assembly (EN)
Mr. C V. Simonkutty
516
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742
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3520
Organization Representatives
Edavaka Mission
Mr. Abraham C. Thomas
516
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359
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4451
Parish Choir
Mr. Samuel Thomas
516
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216
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5051
Senior Fellowship
Mr. M. Thomas
917
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741
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1747
Sevika Sangham
Mrs. Jessy Lukose
917
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612
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1913
Sunday School
Mr. Mathew Eapen
516
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853
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4929
Young Family Fellowship
Mr. Biju Mathew
516
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603
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3499
Youth Fellowship
Ms. Gina George
917
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400
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3562
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Mr. Saj Samuel
551
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227
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0070
Prayer Group Representatives
Bellerose
Mr. Varughese P. Abraham
516
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456
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9740
Eastern Long Island
Mrs. Aparna Santhosh
516
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445
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4935
Elmont & Franklin Square
Mr. Shibu Pappachan
929
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438
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9702
Floral Park & Glen Oaks
Mr. C. K. Mathai
516
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279
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9709
Garden City Park
Mr. Mathew P. George
516
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503
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1735
New Hyde Park East
Mr. Bitto Cherian
516
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618
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9767
New Hyde Park West
Dr. Anna Abraham
516
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492
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0450
Palli Bhagom
Mr. George Cherian
718
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614
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1909
Auditors
Mr. Biju Chacko
516
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996
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4611
Mrs. Liji Isaac
516
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787
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5437
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR
“
Be still, and know that I am
God.
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Psalm 46:10
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Psalm 46:10 encourages believ-
ers to be still and know the
faithfulness of God. This verse
reminds us to place our hope
and trust in God, in His power,
and in His providence. His gra-
cious presence is with us even in the most difficult of times.
During the month of August, our church sets apart time to
observe the 15
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Day Lent, Transfiguration Day, Reformation
Sunday, Mission Sunday, and to meditate on the Holy Sacra-
ment of Qurbana. The sacramental nature of Holy Qurbana
lies in the fact that it was instituted by Jesus Christ Himself.
God willing, we will also have our Student Dedication Service
this month as students prepare to begin a new academic
year. Please continue to uplift in your prayers all those partic-
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Senior Conference. Our Youth Fellowship will be hosting a
combined Holy Qurbana for youth on the last Sunday of this
month.
In the month of July, two of our beloved members were
called to eternal rest. May God grant peace and consolation
to their families through Christ Jesus.
Let us pray that all these programs will be meaningful to eve-
ryone. As we move forward, I kindly seek your wholehearted
cooperation and continued support toward our parish and its
upcoming activities.
With prayerful regards,
Rev. Biju P. Simon
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Vicar
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST
AUGUST 3; HOLY QURBANA
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MALAYALAM
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9:00
AM
Mission Sunday
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Christian Mission; Be Christ Like
1st Lesson
Jer.7:1
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7
Mr. Chacko Zachariah
2nd Lesson
2Tim 4:1
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5
Mrs. Aleyamma Cherian
Epistle
Rom. 1:8
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17
Mr. Sabu Lukose
Gospel
Matt. 10:16
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23
AUGUST 10; HOLY QURBANA
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ENGLISH
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9:00 AM
Christian Participation in Nation Building
1st Lesson
Neh. 2:13
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20
Mr. Rishin T. Roy
2nd Lesson
1Tim. 2:1
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4
Mrs. Rachel George
Epistle
Rom. 13:8
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14
Mr. Brendon John
Gospel
Luke 20:19
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26
AUGUST 17; HOLY QURBANA
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MALAYALAM
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9:00 AM
Reformation Sunday; Church that needs to be cleansed every day
1st Lesson
2Kings 23:1
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6
Mr. Thomas Mathew
2nd Lesson
2Tim. 3:10
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17
Mrs. Mary Johnykutty
Epistle
Titus 3:2
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9
Mr. George Cherian
Gospel
Mark 11:15
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AUGUST 24; HOLY QURBANA
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ENGLISHJ
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9:00
AM
Holy Qurbana
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The food for eternal life
1st Lesson
Exodus 16:11
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32
Mr. Jeevan Simon
2nd Lesson
1Cor. 10:14
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22
Mrs. Reena Titus
Epistle
1Cor. 11:23
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30
Mr. Swithin Titus
Gospel
John 6:47
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58
AUGUST 31; HOLY QURBANA
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ENGLISH
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9:00
AM
Be awake for the glorious appearance of our Lord
1st Lesson
Mal. 3:13
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18, 4:1
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2
Mr. Jakus Thomas (St. James)
2nd Lesson
Rev. 22:1
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5
Ms. Jeslyn Jacob (St. Andrews)
Epistle
1Peter 4:12
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19
Mr. Chrisen Bijoy (St. Johns)
Gospel
Matt. 25:31
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CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
Tuesdays; 10 AM
Health & Recreation Prog. at Church
SEVIKA SANGHOM
Thursdays; 10:00 AM
Prayer Meetings at Church
EDAVAKA MISSION
Fridays; 7:30 PM
Prayer Meetings at Church
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays; 12:30 PM
Classes suspended in July and August
YOUNG FAMILY FELLOWSHIP
4th Sundays; 12:30 PM
No meeting scheduled in August
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
2nd Fridays, 7:00 PM
No Prayer Meeting Scheduled
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM
August 17; 12:30 PM
Prayer Meeting at Church
Host: Rishin T. Roy
AREA PRAYER MEETINGS
BELLEROSE
EASTERN LONG ISLAND
Saturday, August 2, 5:00 PM
Mr. Lukose K. Koshy
88
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40 Winchester Blvd., Bellerose
718
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740
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0350
August 23, 5:00 PM
Mr. Juby Cherian
80 Rita Drive, East Meadow
516
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800
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2417
ELMONT & WEST HEMPSTEAD
FLORAL PARK & GLEN OAKS
No Prayer Scheduled in August
Sunday, August 17, 7:00 PM
Mr. Abraham Philip
1773 Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Pk.
516
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616
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7327
GARDEN CITY PARK
NEW HYDE PARK EAST
No Prayer Scheduled in August
No Prayer Scheduled in August
NEW HYDE PARK WEST
PALLI BHAGOM
Sunday, August 24 at 7:00 PM
Dr. Baby Sam Samuel
105 Old Farm Rd S., New Hyde Pk.
347
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882
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8281
No Prayer Scheduled in August
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Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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One true God!
Amen!
“
Look, here is water. What is to prevent me from being baptized?
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Acts 8:36
Dear beloved in Christ,
Grace and peace to you as we step into the month of August. This
is often a season of transition. The summer begins to fade, and
many of us are preparing to return to school, to college campuses,
or to our regular routines. Some of us may be excited about what
is ahead. Others may be carrying questions, restlessness, or quiet
uncertainty.
In the Book of Acts, chapter 8, we encounter a man who was also
in transition. He was an Ethiopian official, a royal servant, riding
through the desert after trying to worship in Jerusalem. While his eyes were open reading
from the Book of Isaiah, he did not yet understand what he was reading. He wanted more,
his heart ached for more.
This man had every reason to believe that he did not belong. He was different in his race, in
his status, and in his identity. As a eunuch, he was not allowed full access to Temple wor-
ship. He had been labeled and limited by others. And yet, God sent someone to meet him.
God sent Philip.
Philip did not wait for the man to find his way into a church building. He did not shame him
or question his worthiness. He simply came close. He listened. He opened the Scriptures.
And he introduced him to Jesus.
As they traveled together, they came to a place where there was water. The man asked a
simple but powerful question.
“
What is to prevent me from being baptized?
”
It was not just a theological question. It was a question that came from deep places of re-
jection and exclusion. It was the kind of question many young people carry in their hearts
today.
Am I too broken to belong? Are my questions too dangerous? Is my past too heavy? Will I
be welcomed just as I am?
Philip does not argue or delay. He stops the chariot. He baptizes the man. No barriers. No
waiting period. Just grace... Just welcome... Just Jesus.
To the beloved youth of our parishes and region, We must ask ourselves sincerely: What is
stopping us? What is holding us back from fully trusting Jesus with our life? What is pre-
venting us from entering deeper into faith, into prayer, into service? Is it fear of failure? Is it
a sense of shame or confusion? Is it the lie that we must be perfect before God can use
us? Let us say with clarity and love: God is not the one who is stopping us.
God comes to us where we are. Whether on a campus, in our room, on the train, or walking
through a quiet season of doubt. He is still speaking. He is still calling. And He is still say-
ing,
“
You are mine
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there is a place for us at His table.
As we move through these final weeks of summer, We must be encouraged to take time to
reflect on what we may need to surrender. Bring our questions before the Lord. Be honest
about where we stand, and know that God will not turn us away.
The Church is not a place for perfect people. It is a home for seekers, wanderers, and
those who are learning to believe again. It is where questions become prayers and where
dry seasons become places of renewal. We are not too late. We are not too far gone. We
are not beyond hope. We are exactly the one that Jesus is ready to meet.
Let us go forward together, with courage, with humility, and with confidence in the One who
still calls us by name.
JVarghese Achen
Youth Chaplain
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Northeast Region
YOUTH CHAPLAIN
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S MESSAGE
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Moliamma & Thomas P. Chacko
2
Offer Prayer on August 3
Sarah & Mathew George
5
Anju & Lino Alex
5
Smithamol & Samge T. Chacko
7
Christine & Joel John
7
Aleyamma & Joy A. Chacko
8
Sherin & Robin K. Abraham
8
Lincy & Eapen K. George
8
Alice & Babu Thomas
9
Offer Prayer on August 10
Ancy & Jino Joy Thomas
11
Subini & Philip K. Thomas
11
Jincy & Shany M George
11
Jolly & Abraham Philip
11
Beena & Munna V. Sam
12
Jenney & Joji Mathew
12
Nija & Ashok G. Mathai
14
Laly & Koruthu George
15
Bindu & Shiju Mathew
16
Anita & Sabu Simon
16
Anee & Roy Joseph
16
Sherly & Ninan Abraham
17
Milan & Jeswin K James
17
Offer Prayer on August 17
Manju & Melvin John
18
Susan & Arun Shibu John
18
Liji & Denny K. Isaac
18
Joys & Johnson P. Philip
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Susan & Paul Abraham
19
Roseena & Manoj Samuel
19
Rena & Swithin Titus
20
Riya & Tony Jacob Thomas
20
Leena & Rinny Jacob Chacko
21
Bhavna & Abe Mathews
21
Silvy & Saju S David
24
Jobina & Anish Abraham
24
Offer Prayer on August 24
Geena & Thejas Philip
27
Rijo & Alan Eapen Alexander
27
Sheila & Koshy George
28
Aleyamma & Chirayil Koshy Mathai
29
Rincy & Kevin Mathew Thomas
29
Annie & Samuel Thomas
29
Reima & Jomi K. Oommen
29
Sherin & Bitto P Cherian
29
Rosamma & M. M. Mathew
29
Suthe & Saju V. Simon
30
Annamma & John Thomas
31
Alice & Mathew K. Cherian
31
Offer Prayer on August 31
Happy
Anniversary
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN AUGUST
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BIRTHDAYS IN AUGUST
Pexi Mariam Mathai
1
Justin Babu
2
Philip Thomas
2
Sherine Thomas
2
Sajan Jacob
3
Ryan John Samuel
3
Salju K. Thomas
3
Tessa Ann Thomas
3
Offer Prayer on August 3
Susannamma Cherian
4
Renjith Koshy Mathew
4
Blessen George
5
Titus T. Mathew
5
Rachel Varghese
5
Lino Alex
6
Allen Abraham
7
Esther Regena Jose
7
Ryan Sam Koshy
7
Calvin Sam
8
Chris George Isaac
9
Sabu V. Simon
9
Kitty Alexander
10
Amala Rose Chacko
10
Darshan George
10
Shibe Mani
10
Albert Sanu Mathew
10
Offer Prayer on August 13
Kesten Joseph Kurian
11
Sheena Thomas
11
Linsy Benjamin
12
Ezra Joseph Mathai
12
Annamma Thomas
12
Bijoy Abraham 13
Savanna Skylar Chacko 13
Jiya Jinu 13
Daniel Abraham Anish 14
Sheba Mani 14
Grace Daniel 15
Adam Thayil John 16
Jobi K Oommen 16
Celine Biju Cherian 17
Stanley Philip 17
Offer Prayer on August 20
Denny K. Isaac 18
Darren Ninan Anish 19
Jeffy John 19
Annie Mathew 19
Abraham K. Varughese 19
Stanly Aniyan 20
Jotham J Bitto 20
Angelina Elsa Mathew 20
Anita Mohan 20
Zion Mathew Philip 20
Jain Thomas Joseph 21
Julia Thomas 21
Ans Joseph 22
Cyrus Thomas Mammen 22
Abin Binu Mathew 22
Abia J. Panicker 22
Cherish P. James 23
Christine Anil Philipose 23
Ansu Varghese 23
Juan Bitto Cherian 24
Joel John 24
Noel E. Mathew 24
Justin T. Mathew 24
Offer Prayer on August 24
Jim John Mathew 26
Sanu Mathew 26
Kevin S. Mathew 26
Anish Abraham 27
Sneha Bijoy 27
Sneha Shaji 27
Shiju John 28
Neethu Ann Joseph 28
Thomas K. John 29
Jobbin Johny 29
Thomas C. Mathew 29
Charley Mathew 29
Stacy Samuel 29
Abraham Alexander 30
Betty Koshy 30
John Skariah 30
Offer Prayer on August 31
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DATES TO REMEMBER
August 9
Northeast Regional Youth Fellowship BBQ
August 14
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17
Junior Senior Conference
August 17
College Bound Seniors Dedication
August 22
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24
Border Mission Project & Mexico Mission
Worship, Texas
August 24
Harvest Auction
August 31
School Going Students Dedication
August 31
Youth Fellowship 5th Sunday Holy Com-
munion; hosted by St. John YF
September 6
First Day of Sunday School
September 13
DSMC Choir Festival; Long Island MTC
September 14
Sevika Sanghom Day
September 21
Senior Citizen Day
September 27
Harmony Music Program
September 27
Regional Talent Festival; Long Island MTC
October 4
YS Regional Kalamela at St. John
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s
October 5
Edavaka Mission Sunday
October 11
St. John
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s Family Night
October 19
Yuvajana/Youth Sunday
October 23
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Parish Convention
October 26
Family Sunday
October 26
Yuvjana Sakhyam Food Sale
November 2
World Sunday School Day/St. Thomas MTC
November 15
Yuvajana Sakhyam Kalamela hosted by St.
John
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s Yuvajana Sakhyam
November 30
Thanksgiving Service and Lunch
December 7
Parish Day
December 5
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20
Christmas House Caroling
December 21
Christmas Carol Service
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AUDIO / VIDEO TEAM
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[email protected]
Justin Mathew
Jerin Jose
Thomas C. Mathew, Regi George
Alvin Francis, Jeron Chacko
Anil Philippose, John Mathew
Binny John, Febin Kuruvilla
Binu Thomas 516
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322
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3919
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
Sanu Mathew 646
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261
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7017
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Church Website
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Diocese Website
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https://marthomana.org/
Mar Thoma
Website
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http://marthoma.in/
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MARTHOMIAN
St. John’s Harvest Auction
All Prayer Groups
August 24
After the service
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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHE
RS
SUPERINTENDENT: Mathew Eapen
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P: 516
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853
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4929
Nursery
Grade 6
Christine Thomas
516
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713
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2725
Jaisy Mathew
347
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666
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5505
Gina George
917
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400
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3562
Minti Thomas
516
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661
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8168
Kindergarten
Grade 7
Melini Valle
347
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933
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2470
Suby Mathew
516
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661
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8168
Jeron Chacko
917
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868
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1379
Benita John
929
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245
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0070
Grade 1
Grade 8
Jerry Joseph
516
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360
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6663
Sunitha Chacko
917
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699
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4451
Ginsey George
631
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619
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6869
Jessy Lukose
917
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612
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1913
Joash Mathew
516
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450
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7301
Grade 2
Grade 9
Angelina Alexander
516
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401
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8236
Anchi Mathews
516
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469
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1526
Sneha Saj
516
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424
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6558
Hema Sam
646
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291
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9246
Nigel Oommen
516
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800
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7104
Grade 3
Grade 10
Rachel Philip
516
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326
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2629
Bently Joseph
516
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643
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4212
Noel Oommen
516
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998
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6443
Binu Daniel
917
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597
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6630
Grade 4
Grade 11
Rena Titus
201
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370
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6697
Teena Mathew
516
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578
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2966
Lizi Mathew
516
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426
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0377
Alex Abraham
516
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637
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0154
Grade 5
Grade 12
Leena Abraham
917
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817
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5115
Philip Varghese
718
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347
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2709
Jins Moncy
516
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503
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6019
Binu Chacko
347
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262
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8211
Ashish Abraham
516
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554
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1947
Substitutes
Beji Joseph
516
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220
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5344
Koruth George
516
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354
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7552
Mathew Eapen
516
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853
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4926
Mercy Babu
516
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859
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5473
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St. John’s Mar Thoma Church
90
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37 213
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Street
Queens Village, NY 11428
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