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Parish BulletinFEBRUARY 2018 I VOL. XXIII - No. 11

Message From Youth Chaplain

Youth ChaplainRev. Sajesh Mathews

Dearly Beloved in Christ,Christians across the globe are preparing themselves to observe yet another Lent season that leads to Easter. It reminds Jesus’ victory on the Cross and the triumph of His resurrection. The spiritual journey of lent leads each one through the traditions and practices of church that encourages worship, prayer, fasting and acts of charity during this period. The practice of restrictions and abstinence is for discipline and to improve one’s relationship with God. When personal interests, habits and inclinations are curtailed, a divine intervention empowers the human mind for greater purposes in life. Christ becomes the centre of meditation during the Lent and therefore all other priorities related to life become secondary. This is the message that is to be carried during the Lent. This is how the author, Andrew Murray, explains the need for prayer and fasting during Lent: "Prayer is reaching out after the unseen; fasting is letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepen, con�rm the resolution that we are ready to sacri�ce anything, even ourselves to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God."

May I urge you to join in the preparations for Lent by adhering to the following Seven R's : 1. Read Bible 2. Re�ect on the Lord’s promises 3. Realize God’s mercy 4. Rejoice in the Lord 5. Respond to God’s voice 6. Revive your lives in the Holy Spirit. 7. Reform your ways for the Lord. Along with these, participate in the Great Lent prayers with a sense of dedication and humility. May the season of Lent be a time of transformation and renewal for each one of us. Let us together pray the prayer of Martin Luther, “Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness, I am your sin. You took on you what was mine; yet set on me what was yours. You became what you were not, that I might become what I was not.”

This month is also the time of the year when many of our children are going to complete their studies or are looking forward to a new academic year. Education has a huge meaning in our lives, but sadly its meaning is reduced to viewing it as a means of livelihood only – nothing more and nothing less. Is this only what education stands for in our life? Is not education also a way to make life better? “Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.” said the famous twentieth century lay theologian, C.S Lewis. Since the only source of all wisdom, virtue, or excellence is Jesus, let us seek Him with all our heart. Let us seek to yield to Him so that He can do His righteousness through us. Let this Lent rejuvenate our hearts for the greater glory of the Kingdom of God! Let us pray and guide the next generation to the wisdom of God to lead a value-centric Christian Life !

It is a great joy that Most Rev Dr Philipose Mar Chrysotom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan has been awarded for Padma Bhushan. The Mar Thoma Church, and the Christian community all over world for that matter, truly consider this as an honor, fully knowing that the Metropolitan deserves even greater recognition. All who love and respect Thirumeni are elated and proud on this joyous occasion. May God bless His Grace to live many more years after completing one hundred years of age.May God bless you all !

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Job. 42:1-12

Gen. 45:1-15

2 King. 5:1-15

2 King. 4:1-7

2 King. 20:1-10

Rev 22:1-52 Cor 12:1-10

St. John 5:1-16

2 Cor. 5:16-21St. John. 2 : 1-11

Phile 8-18St. Mat 8:1-4

Heb. 11:1-12St. Luke. 5:17-26

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Fasting prayer Every Friday at 12:30 PM at Navathy Hall" Participate, pray and get the Healing Touch from our Almighty God."

Contact Lay Leaders.Mr. Binu Ponnachan (B-202) 050-2678455 Mr. Anish Thomas (A-228) 050-8977089

kÔym \akvImcw- - February 11 - March 28 I Time : 08:00 - 09:00 PM

GREAT LENT (February 11 - April 1)Theme : STREAMS IN OUR JOURNEY

1st Week - LOVE

2nd Week - FAITH

3rd Week - PRAYER

4th Week - FORGIVENESS

5th Week - CROSS

6th Week - NEW VISION OF MESSAIH’S AGE

7th Week - PASSION WEEK

Mr. ADEEP KURIAN MATHEW (A-401) RCH Sehion Mar Thoma Church,

Varickadu, Tiruvalla050 8927608

Mr. NIGIL MATHEW ABRAHAM (N-46) AJCBethel Mar Thoma Church,

Nellimattom055 9651997

Mr. SAMUEL T. EAPEN (S-667) DXGThelliyoor Salem Mar Thoma Church

Velakuzhy, Vennikulam052 9861466

Mr. SALU SAMUEL (S-668) RSQBethany Mar Thoma Church

Channapetta, Kollam054 7796213

Mr. SAMSON PHILIP (S-669) RCHMar Thoma Mahilakam Ascension Church

Purhencavu, Chengannur050 6790552

Mr.REJU MATHEW (R-286) SANSt. Thomas Mar Thoma Church

Cheekkanal, Omalloor055 2104787

Mr. JITHEN PAUL (J-586) IMSalem Mar Thoma Church

Vennikulam055 7607650

Mr. MANU M. MATHEW (M-290) SUCSt. Johns Mar Thoma Church

Kumplamthanam056 6861392

Mr. JOHN JACOB (J-587) KHSSt. Pauls Mar Thoma Church

Nakkada, Thiruvalla055 3826556

Mr. ARUL M. ANTONY (A-402) AJCEbenezer Mar Thoma Church

Thuvayoor, Kadampanadu056 5865078

Mr. ABRAHAM (LIBINS K.R) (A-403) ACCSt. Thomas Mar Thoma Church

Kochukoickal, Seethathodu055 2160293

Mr. GEORGE VARGHESE (G-190) ACCEbenezer Mar Thoma Church

Othera, Tiruvalla 055 1030767

Exclusive fellowship for specially talanted ponnomanakal & their parents willbe held on Saturday 24th February 2018, 4.30 PM in Parish Hall.

UAQ - 7:00 pm on all Fridays (except 3rd Friday)Holy Communion on Second Friday at 7:00 pm

Contact Area Secretary Mr. Shaji Abraham, S-283, Mob: 050 3618443

Area Prayer Group - Meeting Dates for March 201802nd - DXG, 05th - AJC & RCH, 06th - MC & NS, 09th - DXA, 12th - BMW & CA, 13th - ABC & MM,

19th - SUC, SCS & IM, 20th - ACC, 23rd - SAN & AGM, 26th - ALK, 27th - RSQ & KHS

Sunday School Classes will begin at 10.30 am every Friday.

Childrens born 2014 January to December are eligible to join new academic year 2018in Nursery 1

The Sunday School General body will be held on 9th February 2018 (Friday) immediatelyafter the Sunday School Classes, at the Church.

Fasting Prayer 18th Sunday February 2018 from 10:00 am onwards at church

Mr. Denny P. George (D-80) 050 9232925

Night Prayer : 22nd February 2018 from 10:30 pmChurch

Regular Monthly Meeting 17th Feb, 8:00 pm at Parish Hall

Head Master : Mr. John Thomas (J-93) 050 4991168 I Secretary : Mr. Shibu Thomas (S-106) 050 5373928Asst. Head Master: Mr. Varghese Samuel (V-19) 050 7278925 I sharjahmtss@gmail.com

COUNSELLING SESSION & PRAYER FOR STUDENTS APPEARING BOARD EXAMDATE : FRIDAY 2nd MARCH 2018 I TIME : 12.30 to 2.00 PM

Parish SecretaryMr. Abraham K. Kurian050 9742480

Mr. Sam Cheriyan050 6793842

Mr. Manoj Abraham050 1530170

Convenors

For More Details : -

Ajman - Church Mr. Koshykunju V (K-84) 056 9252890 ( Bus Starting 6.30 am)

Sonapur - National Paint - Binladen - Geco - J&P - Caterpiller - J&P - CS - Maza - Church

Mr. Shaijumon Thankachan (S-205) 050 8643249 ( Bus Starting 6.15 am)

Dubai Satwa Bus Station (6:10 am ) Deira Hyatt, Fish R/A (6:30)

Hor Al Anz - Al Shaab (6:45 am) Ghusais (7:00 am), Al Nadha NMC Road, Safeer Mall (7:15 am)

Al Wahda Road - Church Mr. Binoy Ponnachan (B-213) 050 2776980

Sajja Camp, UAE Exchange, Police Station Mr. Aby John (A-338) 052 2743356

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24/02 (SAT) DXA-DXG 4.30 pm

25/02 (SUN) AGM 6.00.pm

26/02 (MON) NS 7.30.pm

27/02 (TUE) MC 7.30.pm

KIDS AND TEENS MEET

Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Thirumeni's 10 Advice for 20181. Be little more human - "Your need is greater than my need"2. Leave behind yesterday's evils, look forward to tomorrow's good deeds and God "Mind is not a dustbin to keep jealousy, hatred but instead a treasure box to keep, spread and give joy"3. Mat 7:12, Be the change you want to see in the world. Do the thing to humanity that you expect from humanity4. Be faithful, truthful and humble.5. Remember self worth and net worth are not the same.6. Should have more God talk in our lives and our house.7. Maintain the simplicity of life.8. Have regular family prayer9. Avoid deceitful serials, social media10. Don't drink Alcohol. No social drinking as well. If you're serious about the concept of Heaven we should avoid it completely.

Theme Book 2017 - 18 Memento for parishioners ( Part of 40th year celebration)

Mr. P.A. ABRAHAM (74 Yrs)(Church ID A-007, MM)Funeral Service held at Christose Mar Thoma Church, Nellikkamon, Ranny on Tuesday 2nd January 2018

Ex-Members

(Church ID J-13, Wife of Mr. Joseph Chacko,our Ex-Trustee)Funeral Service held at Bethlehem Mar Thoma Church,

Arattupuzha on Wednesday 17th January 2018

Mrs. ALEYAMMA CHACKO (Lalitha) (67 Yrs)(Church ID # T-3, Wife of Mr. Thomas P Malachi)

Funeral Service held at Christose Mar Thoma ChurchKarickom, Kottarakkara on Monday 22nd January 2018

Mrs. ANNIE THOMAS (Usha) (60 Yrs)

Mrs. Achamma John, 82 yrs, Grand Mother of Mrs. Jyothi Sarah (B-174, SAN) passed away. Funeral service held at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kuriyanoor. Mr. K.K. Kurian, 93 Yrs, Father in Law of Mr. Kurian Lalu (K-1, RSQ) passed away.Funeral service held at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Niranam Mrs. Santhamma Philip, 60 Yrs, Mother in Law of Mr. Anil V. Mathew (A-185, AJC) passed away.Funeral service held at St. Johns Orthodox Church, Memala, Vennikulam Mr. A.J. James, 62 Yrs, Brother of Mrs. Molly Thankachan (C-93, RSQ) passed away.Funeral service held at St. Antonys Catholic Church, Kalampala, Ranny

Mr. C.T. Koshy, 68 Yrs, Father's Brother of Mr. Ajo Mathew (A-202, CA) passed away.Funeral service held at Bethel Mar Thoma Church, Thumpamon

Mr. Mathew Thomas, 53 Yrs, Brother in Law of Mr. Saji Thomas Kaithamukkill (S-52, RSQ) passed away.Funeral service held at Lurde Church Mar Ivanios Compound Trivandrum

Mr. V.M. Thomas, 87 Yrs, Father of Mr. Thomas Mathew Vadakumkara (T-237, DXG) passed away.Funeral service held at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kaithakuzhy

Mrs. Chinnamma Samuel, 75 Yrs, Mother of Mr. Reji M. Samuel (R-114, BMW) passed away.Funeral service held at Trinity Mar Thoma Church, Mekozhoor Mrs. Sosamma Samuel, 80 Yrs, Mother of Mr. Thomas Samuel (T-242, AGM) passed away.Funeral service held at Salem Mar Thoma Church, Kadammanitta Mr. K.J. John, 83 Yrs, Father of Mr. Binu Mathewl (B-124, DXA) passed away.Funeral service held at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Thiruvanthapuram

Mr. Itty Joseph, 82 Yrs, Father of Mr. Reji Joseph (R-3, RSQ) passed away.Funeral service held at Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Pandanadu

Mrs. T.C. Mariamma, Mother in Law of Mr. Geevarghese Mathai (G-32, SAN) passed away.Funeral service held St. Marys Orthodox Church, Thompamon Vadakkekkara

Mrs. P.C. Aliyamma, 99 Yrs, Mother in Law of Mr. Cherukara Joseph Mathai (J-6, UAQ) passed away.Funeral service held at Tiruvalla, Paliyekkara Valiyapally Mrs. Anieamma Varkey, Mother in Law of Mr. Thomas Kurian (T-49, CA) passed away.Funeral service held at Mar Thoma Church, Mallappally

Mr. K.P. John, 72 Yrs, Father in Law of Mr. Sam George (S-298, MC) passed away.Funeral service held at Bethel Mar Thoma Church, Mannamaruthy