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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
718
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343
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9344
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
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Greetings in the name of the
Father and of the Son and the Holy
Spirit, one true God.
Jesus replied,
“...
so if the Son
sets you free, you will be free in-
deed.
”
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St. John 8:36
The summer is already in full
swing. During this season, every-
thing seems more vibrant, hopeful,
and liberating. On the third of this
month we observe St. Thomas day.
Tradition holds that St. Thomas vis-
ited the coast of Malabar, India, in
the 1st century C.E., where he
preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to our ancestors and became a
martyr for Christian faith.
We also celebrate the nation's 249
th
Independence Day on July 4.
Freedom is not free
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it comes at a cost. In Paul
’
s letter to the Gala-
tians (5:1), he reminds us:
“
It is for freedom that Christ has set us
free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again
by a yoke of slavery (NIV)
”.
Martin Luther, the Reformer, once said:
“
A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a
Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every-
one.
”
Christian freedom is experienced fully when it is exercised re-
sponsibly and in service to others.
On another note I want to thank our Yuvajana Sakyam for lead-
ing the church's annual family retreat in the month of June. It was
indeed a spiritual awakening for all who participated.
Looking ahead the following are some events planned this month
for the formation of our faith:
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Vacation Bible School (VBS) organized by our Sunday School
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Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference (DYFC) in Atlanta, GA
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Basketball Fellowship
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Annual Parish Picnic
•
Special Holy Qurbana for Seniors, conducted by Rt. Rev.
Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa (Bishop; Adoor Diocese of the
Mar Thoma Church), to be held on Friday, July 11, at 10:30 AM
Let us keep all these programs in our prayers
We have entered the third quarter of this year and let us thank
God for His countless blessings and guidance that we have experi-
enced for the last six months of the financial year 2025. May the Al-
mighty Lord be with us and bless our ways and ministry in this faith
journey.
With prayerful regards,
Rev. Biju P. Simon
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Vicar
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR JULY
JULY 6; DIVINE WORSHIP
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MALAYALAM
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9:00
AM
Tithe Offering Sunday
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Life for the Creator
1st Lesson
Mal. 3:5
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12
Abraham C. Thomas
2nd Lesson
Phil. 4:10
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20
Jeny Jose
Epistle
2Cor. 8:1
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15
George Thomas
Gospel
Mark 12:41
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44
JULY 13; HOLY QURBANA
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ENGLISH
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9:00 AM
Clergy Sunday
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Jesus Christ: Icon of ordained ministry
1st Lesson
Ezek. 33:1
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9
Brendon John
2nd Lesson
1Pet. 5:1
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11
Abigail Alexander
Epistle
Eph. 4:7
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16
Noble Jacob
Gospel
Matt. 9:35
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38
JULY 20; HOLY QURBANA
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MALAYALAM
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9:00 AM
Holy Baptism
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Uniting with Christ
1st Lesson
Josh. 3
Stanley Pappachan
2nd Lesson
Acts 18:1
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11
Jerry Abraham
Epistle
Rom. 5:20
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6:8
Renjith Mathew
Gospel
John 3:1
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8
JULY 27; HOLY QURBANA
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ENGLISHJ
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9:00
AM
Training for the ministry of the Kingdom of God
1st Lesson
Dan. 1:1
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15
Justin Joy
2nd Lesson
Acts 28:17
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30
Rachel Jacob
Epistle
2Tim. 2:1
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13
Saj Samuel
Gospel
John 8:31
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36
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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
No meeting scheduled in July
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
July 11 at 7 PM
Kayla George
19 Hancock Ct., South Setauket
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM
July 20; 12:30 PM
Prayer Meeting at Church
AREA PRAYER MEETINGS
BELLEROSE
EASTERN LONG ISLAND
No prayer meeting scheduled in July
No prayer scheduled due to picnic
ELMONT & WEST HEMPSTEAD
FLORAL PARK & GLEN OAKS
Sunday, July 13; 7:00 pm
M. E. Alexander
1325 Post Avenue, Elmont
(516) 209
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2618
No prayer meeting scheduled in July
GARDEN CITY PARK
NEW HYDE PARK EAST
No prayer meeting scheduled in July
No prayer meeting scheduled in July
NEW HYDE PARK WEST
PALLI BHAGOM
Sunday, July 27 at 7:00 PM
Boney Joseph
1924 Plymouth Drive. Westbury
(347) 946
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4444
No prayer meeting scheduled in July
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Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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One
true God! Amen!
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Summer is upon us! And with it come beach days, family
vacations, weddings, BBQs, work mixers, late night outings,
lazy Sundays, and just about every kind of gathering we
can think of... and let us be honest, maybe a few creative
excuses, too!. But in the midst of these joyful moments, we
must be reminded of something deeply important:
“
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The
spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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St. Matthew 26:41
These words of our Lord, spoken in the Garden of Geth-
semane, lead us to reflect on two simple, yet vital truths:
1. Do Not Try to Do this Alone
When Jesus said,
“
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak,
”
He was not con-
demning His disciples
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He was naming a reality that all of us face. Left to our own
strength, we are prone to distraction, temptation, and spiritual fatigue. That is why
Jesus first told them:
“
Watch and pray.
”
We are not meant to walk this journey of faith alone. Nor does God expect us to
walk this life's journey by ourselves. Rather, He lovingly equips us with His Word,
His holy sacraments, and the fellowship of the Church to help us trim away all that
keeps us from Him.
It
’
s easy to get caught up in our own plans, thinking we can manage everything.
But doing so leads to exhaustion
—
and ultimately, failure. The Lord knows our
weaknesses. What He desires is our willingness to turn to Him, to trust Him, and
to lean on His strength each day.
2. Do Not Give Up
Jesus
’
words also remind us that failure and weariness are part of the journey. We
will stumble. The flesh will at times overpower the spirit. And in those moments,
the evil one rejoices
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because discouragement leads to spiritual paralysis.
But hear this, beloved: Christ
’
s response to our weakness is not condemnation
—
it
is compassion. Just as He told the woman caught in sin,
“
Go, and sin no more,
”
He calls us to acknowledge, repent, confess, and keep moving forward towards
Him.
The lure of comfort, complacency, and self
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gratification is powerful. But with God
’
s
grace and a spirit of persistence, we can overcome it. As we read in St. Matthew
17:21, when Jesus freed the boy possessed by evil spirits, He revealed that these
battles are only won through prayer and fasting.
So, during this season of heatwaves, yes let us go to weddings, the BBQs, beach
days, and family gatherings, all of it; enjoying the blessings of community and cre-
ation. But in all these moments, be called to love and celebrate differently. Be pre-
sent with a heart full of joy and anchored in Christ. Let us watch and pray. Let us
be comforters to those who are weary. Let us fast, meditate on God
’
s Word, and
shift from self
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centeredness to God
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centeredness. In doing so, we will discover
strength, joy, and deep spiritual renewal, even in the midst of this summer sea-
son. Wishing you all a great Summer, and for the days ahead.
May the grace of our Lord continue to guide us and uphold us in every season.
Amen.
Yours In Christ,
JVarghese Achen
YOUTH CHAPLAIN
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S MESSAGE
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Valsa & Mathew Abraham
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Shibi & Binu Samuel
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Saramma & Abraham Thomas
5
Mercy & Roy C. Thomas
5
Delcina & Thomas T. Zachariah
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Chellamma & Chacko K. Thomas
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Selin & Binu Mathew
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Neethu & Denson George
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Debby & Sijo B. Koruth
12
Jolley & Jacob L. Changarampallil
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Aniamma & M. E. Alexander
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Offer Prayer on July 13
Hema & Baby Sam Samuel
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Jerry & Boney Simon Joseph
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Wincy & Sajan Jacob
14
Anie & Joji Varughese
15
Shoba & Sanu Mathew
16
Swana & Joel P Thomas
20
Blessymol & Justin Daniel
20
Offer Prayer on July 20
Hema & Baby Sam Samuel
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Jerry & Boney Simon Joseph
14
Wincy & Sajan Jacob
14
Anie & Joji Varughese
15
Shoba & Sanu Mathew
16
Swana & Joel P Thomas
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Blessymol & Justin Daniel
20
Offer Prayer on July 27
Aleyamma & Abraham K. Varughese
29
Saramma & Philip M. Kallumpurathu
29
Annamma & Alexander George
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Offer Prayer on August 3
Happy
Anniversary
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN JULY
July 25, 7 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church,
5 Durham Road, New Hyde Pk.
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BIRTHDAYS IN JULY
Nisha Abey
1
Mathew P. Mathew
1
Eva Mathew
1
Danica Viola Simon
1
Mathew P. Thomas
1
Jacob L. Changarampallil
2
Philip Mathew
2
Leena Rinny
2
Saju V. Simon
2
Sini M. Cherian
3
Leni Georgekutty
3
Gabriella S. Mathew
3
Thankachan Lukose
4
Amelia Sarah Mathew
5
Ryan George
6
Neal George
6
Nefia Biju Chacko
7
Rena Titus
8
Bevitha Abraham
11
Alby Binu Eapen
11
Siby Mathew
11
Ani S. Thankachan
11
Neethu John
12
Shany M George
13
Philip Thomas
13
Offer Prayer on July 13
Susan John
14
Reena Mathew
14
Susamma Alexander
15
Manju Marylin John
15
Susan Kurian
16
Hema B. Sam
16
Shana Varghese
16
Pulivelil P. Varghese
16
Rebekkamma T. Chacko
17
Siril Cherian
17
Shebin Sam
17
Kayla Lovely George
18
Steven Mathew Gill
18
Arun S. John
18
Sandra Maria Roy
18
Roseena Samuel
18
Sherin E Johnson
19
George Kurien
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Offer Prayer on July 20
Annette Mary Ajai
21
Thomas John
21
Jacob T. Joseph
21
Sneha Elsa Mathew
21
Joy M. Samuel
21
Anumol Thomas
22
Shoba Mathew
23
Malia Samuel
24
Sneha Susie Joseph
25
John K Oommen
25
Susan Abraham
27
Sosamma David
27
Suseel Thomas
27
Offer Prayer on July 27
Isabelle C. A. Zachariah
27
Elizabeth Abraham
28
Thomas Mathew
28
Stephen Mani
29
Shinoth T. Mathew
29
Aithan Abraham Mithosh
29
Elizabeth Samkunj
29
Abe M. Thomas
29
Elsamma Abraham
30
Bob Abraham
30
Leelamma Jacob
30
Athira Sosa John
30
Princy Tinu Thampy
30
Abraham Thomas
30
Shalini Roy
31
Babu Thomas
31
Offer Prayer on August 3
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DATES TO REMEMBER
July 3
St. Thomas the Apostle
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s Day
July 3
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6
Diocesan Family Conference
July 11; 10:30AM
Holy Qurbana for Seniors; Celebrant
Rt. Rev. Mathews Mar Seraphim Episcopa
July 16
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18
Vacation Bible School
July 26
Church Picnic at Eisenhower Park
August 14
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17
Junior Senior Conference
August 17
College Bound Seniors Dedication
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
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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
WEBLINKS
CHURCH ZOOM
MEETING LINK:
HTTPS://US04WEB.ZOOM
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Church Online
Directory
hnttps://members.instantchurchdirectory.com/
App Store:
Instant Church Directory
Church Website
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www.stjohnsmtcny.org
Diocese Website
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https://marthomana.org/
Mar Thoma
Website
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http://marthoma.in/
App Store:
MARTHOMIAN
Annual Picnic
Saturday; July 26;
9 am to 4 pm
Eisenhower Park
East Meadow
Parking Area 2
Picnic Area: Pear & Peach
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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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