1 St. John’s Mar Thoma Church 90 - 37 213 TH STREET, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY www.stjohnsmtcny.org Vicar: Rev. Johnson Samuel Worship - Sunday 9:00 am| Sunday School - Sunday 12:00 pm 2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2025 Vicar Rev. Johnson Samuel 516 - 560 - 9220, 718 465 2300 [email protected] Vice President Mr. Eapen K. George 718 - 753 - 4772 Secretary Mr. Zachariah Mathai 917 - 208 – 1714 [email protected] Trustee Mr. Beji T. Joseph 516 - 220 - 5344 [email protected] Accountant Mr. Sanu Mathew 646 - 261 - 7017 Lay Ministrants Mr. Binny John Mr. Jess J. Chacko 516 - 830 - 5352 718 - 300 - 3866 Sabha Mandalam Mr. Thomas C. Mathew 516 - 996 - 6065 Diocesan Assembly Mr. Jain George Mr. Roy C. Thomas 516 - 225 - 7284 516 - 587 - 1924 Diocesan Assembly (EN) Mr. C V. Simonkutty 516 - 742 - 3520 Organization Representatives Edavaka Mission Mr. Abraham C. Thomas 516 - 359 - 4451 Parish Choir Mr. Samuel Thomas 516 - 216 - 5051 Senior Fellowship Mr. M. Thomas 917 - 741 - 1747 Sevika Sangham Mrs. Jessy Lukose 917 - 612 - 1913 Sunday School Mr. Mathew Eapen 516 - 853 - 4929 Young Family Fellowship Mr. Biju Mathew 516 - 603 - 3499 Youth Fellowship Ms. Gina George 917 - 400 - 3562 Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Saj Samuel 551 - 227 - 0070 Prayer Group Representatives Bellerose Mr. Mathew P. Thomas 718 - 877 - 8918 Eastern Long Island Mrs. Aparna Santhosh 516 - 445 - 4935 Elmont & West Hempstead Mr. Shibu Pappachan 929 - 438 - 9702 Floral Park & Glen Oaks Mr. C. K. Mathai 516 - 279 - 9709 Garden City Park Mr. Mathew P. George 516 - 503 - 1735 New Hyde Park East Mr. Bitto Cherian 516 - 618 - 9767 New Hyde Park West Dr. Anna Abraham 516 - 492 - 0450 Palli Bhagom Mr. George Cherian 718 - 614 - 1909 Auditors Mr. Biju Chacko 516 - 996 - 4611 Mrs. Liji Isaac 516 - 787 - 5437
3 MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Great Lent begins 02 March, with the Service of reconciliation known as" Shub' kono (Syriac for 'reconciliation'). The Sunday before is commemorated as Kothine (Syriac name for town of Cana) Sunday. In Lent, we meditate on the life and ministry of Je-sus Christ, leading to His crucifixion. Fasting and prayer are practic-es that turn our physical life and spiritual eyes toward the mysteries of God. The purpose of Lent is to understand the healing and salva-tion offered to us by Jesus Christ, the great physician. The healing is part of reconciliation with God. During the season of Lent, every member of the Church is expected to set apart a time for serious reflection, self - examina-tion and renewed commitment with Fasting and Prayer. This is a time in which we specially wait upon the Lord in fellowship and are transformed to fulfill his will. Some restrictions regarding food ,may be observed as self - imposed discipline which would certainly facili-tate concentration more importantly leading to a feeling of deep con-cern for the hungry and poor and a real sense of self denial. We ob-serve 50 days as the Lent period including the 40 days in which our Lord fasted and 10 days commemorating His passion and crucifix-ion. Let us observe this year's Lent meaningfully and prayerfully. St. Paul says 'Therefore I urge you my brethren, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is the spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the patterns of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will ".Romans:12:1 - 2. As we prepare for another season of Lent, let us use this time to in-trospect our lives and understand Christ's journey to the cross as a basis for us to move towards sanctifying ourselves to God cen-teredness and move out of self - centeredness. The Lenten period should guide us, let us take this season seriously with commitment and a contrite heart. May God bless us all. With prayers, Rev. Johnson Samuel (Vicar) 4 WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR MARCH MARCH 2; HOLY QURBANA - MALAYALAM3 9:00 AM Beginning of the Great Lent: Jesus who transforms everything 1st Lesson Deut. 30:1 - 10 Shinoth Mathew 2nd Lesson Rev. 21:1 - 8 Princy Kuruvilla Epistle Rom. 12:1 - 3 Abraham Thomas Gospel John 2:1 - 11 MARCH 9; HOLY QURBANA 3ENGLISH - 9:00 AM Jesus Christ who holds together the neglected (2nd Sunday of the Lent) 1st Lesson Jer. 33:6 - 11 Thomas Abraham 2nd Lesson Phlm 1:8 - 21 Leena Rinny Epistle Jas. 4:7 - 10 Aron Koshy Gospel Mark 1:40 - 45 MARCH 16 ; HOLY QURBANA - ENGLISH - 9:00 AM Jesus Christ who gives healing and redemption from sin (3rd Sun of the Lent) 1st Lesson 2 Kings 5:1 - 14 Riyan Koshy 2nd Lesson Acts 16:16 - 18 Raina Koshy Epistle Rom5:6 - 11 Binu Daniel Gospel Mark 2:1 - 12 MARCH 23 ; HOLY QURBANA - MALAYALAM3 9:00 AM Jesus Christ who makes redemption possible for everyone (4th Sunday of the Lent) 1st Lesson Hos. 2:14 - 23 Shibu Pappachan 2nd Lesson Acts 5:12 - 16 Suja Shibu Epistle 1Cor. 1:18 - 25 E. V. Philip Gospel Mat. 15:21 - 28 MARCH 30 ; HOLY QURBANA - MALAYALAM3 9:00 AM Jesus Christ who makes redemption possible for everyone (4th Sunday of the Lent) 1st Lesson Hos. 2:14 - 23 Cherish James 2nd Lesson Acts 5:12 - 16 Nisa Cherish Epistle 1Cor. 1:18 - 25 Moncy Varghese Gospel Mat. 15:21 - 28
5 CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS SENIOR FELLOWSHIP Tuesdays 10 AM Health & Recreation Program at Church Thursday, Mar. 13; 10 AM Mr. Abraham C. Abraham 86 Greenway E, New Hyde Park Thursday, Mar. 20, 10 AM Mrs. Sosamma Idichandy 1356 Rosser Avenue, Elmont SEVIKA SANGHOM Thursdays; 10:00 AM Prayer Meeting at Church Thursday, Mar. 13; 10 AM Mrs. Lizzy Abraham 86 Greenway E, New Hyde Park Thursday, Mar. 20, 10 AM Mrs. Sosamma Idichandy 1356 Rosser Avenue, Elmont EDAVAKA MISSION Fridays 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting at Church SUNDAY SCHOOL Sundays At 12:30 pm at Church Friday March 21, 7 pm Basketball Fellowship YOUNG FAMILY FELLOWSHIP Date and location To be announced YOUTH FELLOWSHIP March 14; 7:00 PM Robin & Ruby Varghese 110 Elzey Avenue, Elmont YUVAJANA SAKHYAM March 30 At church; hosted by Nisa & Cherish 6 Dearly beloved in Christ, Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - One True God! Amen. Beloved family, As we step into the Great Fast, we are invited to embrace a season of reconciliation, renewal, and profound reflection. The commencement of Great Lent is marked by the liturgy of Shubkono4a sacred gathering where we set aside our burdens and open our hearts to divine peace. In this holy service, our prayers call us to quiet our egos, cleanse our souls, and deepen the bonds within our community. Drawing on the harmonious teachings of Scripture and the wisdom of our early Church Fathers, we find that genuine renewal begins with the transformation of the heart. As the psalmist pleads, < Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me = (Psalm 51:10), so also St. John Chrysostom reminds us that < Fasting is the medicine of the soul. = Together, these voices guide us away from mere outward practices, inviting us into a deeper journey of introspection and humility4one that reshapes our inner lives and reinforces our rela-tionships with others. Reimagining the story of the wedding at Cana, we encounter a narra- tive of transformation and abundance. Just as water is miraculously transformed into wine, our humble acts of kindness and reconciliation have the power to elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary. Each ges-ture of humility ignites hope and nurtures a more compassionate com-munity. May this Lent be a time of sincere reflection, soulful rejuvenation, and steadfast unity4a journey where our renewed spirits light the path to a kinder, more loving world. With heartfelt prayers and blessings for a transformative and meaningful Lenten season, God be with you all. In Christ's Love, JVarghese Achen YOUTH CHAPLAIN ’ S MESSAGE
7 A R E A P R A Y E R M E E T I N G S BELLEROSE EASTERN LONG ISLAND M ar c h 1 , 5 :0 0 P M Location to be announced. S at ur d ay , M ar c h 2 2 , 5 p m Sanu Mathew 1776 Stone Avenue, East Meadow 516-222-0826 ELMONT & WEST HEMPSTEAD FLORAL PARK & GLEN OAKS S u nd ay , M ar c h 9 ; 6 :3 0 p m Shibu Pappachan 127 Foster Avenue, Malverne 929-438-9702 S u nd ay , M ar c h 1 6 ; 7 p m Lizy Chacko 11 Irons Place, New Hyde Park 718-986-4856 GARDEN CITY PARK NEW HYDE PARK EAST S u nd ay , M ar c h 2 , 5 :0 0 P M Location to be announced S at ur d ay , M ar c h 8 ; 7 p m Bijoy Abraham 189 Celler Avenue, New Hyde Pk. 516-270-2643 NEW HYDE PARK WEST PALLI BHAGOM S u nd ay , M ar c h 3 0 ; 7 p m Thomas George 410 Brown Place, New Hyde Pk. 516-305-4632 S at ur d ay ; M ar c h 1 5 , 7 p m George Cherian 90-02 218 Place, Queens Village 718-4681224 WEBLINKS CHURCH ZOOM MEETING LINK: HTTPS://US04WEB.ZOOM.US/J/6526148353 Church Online Directory https://members.instantchurchdirectory.com/ App Store: Instant Church Directory Church Website - www.stjohnsmtcny.org Diocese Website - https://www.marthomanae.org/website/index.php Mar Thoma Website - http://marthoma.in/ App Store: MARTHOMIAN 8 CONDOLENCES Mr. Samuel Mathai, father of our member, Stacy Samuel (Eastern Long Island Prayer Group; wife of Binu Daniel) passed away in Houston, TX on Feb. 3. Mr. Samuel Mathai was a member of the St. Andrew's Mar Thoma Church, Yonkers, NY and was currently residing in Houston, TX. He originally hailed from Kundra in Kerala. DATES TO REMEMBER March 2 Beginning of Great Lent March 7 World Day of Prayer March 30 5th Sunday Service at St. James MTC April 13 Palm Sunday ( ഓശാന ഞായർ ) April 18 Good Friday June 27 - 29 Church Camp by Yuvajana Sakhyam July 3 St. Thomas the Apostle ’ s Day July 3 - 6 Diocesan Family Conference July 8 - 20 India Mission Trip 2025 July 26 Church Picnic (proposed)
9 BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH Mariamma Jose 1 Rohit Mathew 1 Noble Philip 1 Rincy Thomas 1 Sayu Biju 2 Naomi Mariam Thampy 2 Jino Joy Thomas 2 Offer Prayer on March 2 Thomas M. George 3 Bea Marie Isaac 3 Milan Liz Mathew 3 Chrisben Abraham Bijoy 4 Annamma Mathews 4 Anita Simon 4 Christopher Sam Babu 5 Sosamma John 5 David Joseph Simon 5 Sona Mathew 6 Swana Thomas 7 Shaba Mary Aniyan 8 Rachel Thomas 8 Jess J. Chacko 9 Offer Prayer on March 9 Hannah Mary Binu 10 Georgekutty Chacko 10 Jolly Daniel 10 Suby Mathew 10 Austin Sanu Mathew 10 Tini Sara Titus 10 Thankamma Xavier 10 Benjamin Thomas Mathew 11 Susan Thomas 11 T. C. David 13 Lisa David 13 Monsey George 13 Bibin Daniel Mathews 13 Justin T. Sam 13 Sylas Thomas Chacko 14 Gianna Mary George 14 Joel P. Thomas 14 Anna Alexander 15 Jane S. Mathews 15 Jeremy George 16 Offer Prayer on March 16 Elizabeth K. George 17 Aaron John George 17 Davis John 17 Josh P. Thomas 17 Lizzykutty K. Abraham 18 Chacko K. Thomas 18 Sebastian Marco Valle 18 Anil T. Andrews 19 Binu Daniel 19 Justin Joseph 19 Stefi Mathew 19 Nigel Lyju Oommen 19 Jayden Zachariah Thomas 19 Bindu Mathew 20 Linu Varghese 20 Biji J. Jacob 21 Ann Rachel John 22 Brianna Thomas 23 Nisa S. Varghese 23 Offer Prayer on March 23 Namita A. Mathew 24 Leelamma Mathai 25 Sheeja Roy 25 Jinu Zachariah 25 Jiya Daniel 26 Feba A. Roy 26 Annamma J. Skariah 26 Sophie Elizabeth Abraham 27 Shylon Mathew 27 Lillian Abraham 28 Ezra Ninan Thampy 28 Jonathan Tony Thomas 28 Anil Thomas 28 Brendon John 29 Rishin Thomas Roy 29 Achamma John 30 Sheela J. Mathew 30 Offer Prayer on March 2 Susan Varghese 31 Offer Prayer on April 6 10 Jessy & Thomas C. Mathew 1 Offer Prayer on March 2 Remi & Saji Thankachan 8 Offer Prayer on March 16 Anna & Alexander P. Eapen 23 Offer Prayer on March 23 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH AUDIO / VIDEO TEAM - [email protected] Alvin Francis, Anil Philipose Binny John, Justin Mathew Jerin Jose, Thomas C. Mathew Varghese P. Abraham Munna Sam, Steven Thomas John Mathew, Jeron Chacko Binu Thomas 516-322-3919 WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR Sanu Mathew 646-261-7017
11 SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS SUPERINTENDENT: Mathew Eapen - P: 516-853-4929 Nursery Grade 7 Christine Thomas 516-713-2725 Suby Mathew 516-661-8168 Gina George 917-400-3562 Benita John 929-245-0070 Kindergarten Grade 8 Melini Valle 347-933-2470 Sunitha Chacko 917-699-4451 Jeron Chacko 917-868-1379 Jessy Lukose 917-612-1913 Grade 1 Grade 9 Jerry Joseph 516-360-6663 Anchi Mathews 516-469-1526 Ginsey George 631-619-6869 Hema Sam 646-291-9246 Joash Mathew 516-450-7301 Grade 2 Grade 10 Angelina Alexander 516-401-8236 Bently Joseph 516-643-4212 Sneha Saj 516-424-6558 Binu Daniel 917-597-6630 Nigel Oommen 516-800-7104 Grade 3 Grade 11 Rachel Philip 516-326-2629 Teena Mathew 516-578-2966 Noel Oommen 516-998-6443 Alex Abraham 516-637-0154 Grade 4 Grade 12 Rena Titus 201-370-6697 Philip Varghese 718-347-2709 Lizi Mathew 516-426-0377 Binu Chacko 347-262-8211 Ashish Abraham 516-554-1947 Grade 5 Substitutes Leena Abraham 917-817-5115 Beji Joseph 516-220-5344 Jins Moncy 516-503-6019 Mathew Eapen 516-853-4926 Koruth George 516-354-7552 Grade 6 Jaisy Mathew 347-666-5505 Minti Thomas 516-661-8168 12 St. J oh n ’s Mar T hom a Chu rch 90 - 3 7 2 1 3 th St reet Que en s V illage, N Y 1 1 4 2 8 If undeliverable, please return to: