representatives of organizations representatives of area

Executive Committee

President/Vicar Rev. P. J. Varghese (Home) 718 845 2920

[email protected] (Cell) 718 612 1891

Vice President Mr. John K. Thomas 718 468 8246

Secretary Dr. Thomas Bains 516 776 4778

Treasurer Mr. Vadackedathu T. Thomas 718 464 3595

Accountant Mr. Saji K. Varghese 718 332 2751

Lay Leade Mr. Mathew Varghese 718 347 7165

Lay Leader Mr. Roshan Varughese 516 326 9138

Mandalam Rep. Mr. Thomas Daniel 516 285 5998

Assembly Rep. Mr. George C. Abraham 718 465 7170

Assembly Rep. Mr. Joel P. Varughese 718 577 9354

Representatives of Organizations

Sunday School Mrs. Mariamma Abraham 516 812 9148

Edavaka Mission Mr. Cherian K. Thomas 718 347 1928

Sevika Sangham Mrs. Susan Kurian 516 285 0174

Yuvajana. Sakhyam Mr. John Mani 516 414 4986

Youth Fellowship Mr. Jibin Thomas 516 554 7246

Choir Mr. Subash Thomas 718 775 3180

Representatives of Area Prayer Groups

Astoria/Jackson Hts. Mr. Cherukara Philipose 718 359 3158

Coney Island Mr. Shibu John 718 336 0849

Ridgewood/Wyckoff Mr. M. T. Chacko 718 847 7677

Bellerose/Q. Village Mr. Thomas Chacko 718 347 0918

Floral Park Mr. M. V. Varughese 718 470 6745

Elmont/Rosedale Mr. M. C. Varughese 516 825 3895

New Hyde Park Mr. Abraham Mammen 516 488 1972

Garden City Park Mr. Thomas Mathew 516 746 0073

Long Island Mr. Chacko Varughese 516 745 0050

Auditors

Mr. P.V Varghese 516 379 8046

Mr. George T. Thomas 718 962 2995

mailto:[email protected]

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From your Vicar….

For Americans, the month of November is important as the Thanksgiving month.

But for Marthomites all over the world, November is the special month to pay more

attention on children. As a God-given duty, this is a time to dedicate our children

and ourselves for the way have to be moulded and oriented. Here comes the

importance of family in keeping good traditions and practices of prayer and

devotional life, doing service and charity and also imparting values and principles

such as truth, accountability of life before God etc.

The system of Sunday School is blessed with the ways and means of equipping

children for the total growth of Christ-like personalities. Interestingly, World

Sunday School Day observance (first Sunday in November) comes after Family

Sunday. As the first and most important spiritual nursery for children, family

should value its role as stations of moulding with meticulous moral

orientations and discernment. By the grace of God, our children are blessed with

material prosperity and abundance of luxuries than our childhood and youth age.

Here, as parents and elders we should not fail to point our children towards the

‘real purpose of life’ and paths and programs to reach that goal.

November 15th

Sunday is the special day for submitting the Suvisesha Nidhi

that we have been setting apart for the Mission of our Diocese. Please use the

envelope that is provided along with the News Letter and submit your share for

“Mission Fund” with a point of accountability and mission commitment.

November is also the month of election of Office Bearers of Organizations and

Parish. Each time of service and opportunity of responsibility is God-given. Please

keep this in mind with seriousness and honesty before God while making

suggestions and accepting responsibilities.

May this month be a „novel‟ and memorable month in our journey of faith.

Yours in Christ‟s Service

P.J. Vargheseachen

Epiphany Parsonage

October 25, 2009

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Date Time Program Special

Observance

November 1, 2009 9:00 AM

10:15 AM

Praise & Worship (English)

Holy Communion

(Malayalam)

Beginning of Liturgical Year-All Saints Day World

Sunday School Day: "Christian Education to grow in wisdom

and grace"


Ordinary Service (English)

CSI-CNI-MarThoma Church's Festival of Unity (CCI) Unity for

Mission


10:15 AM

Praise & Worship (English)

Holy Communion

(Malayalam)

Annunciation to Zechariah:

Preparing for the coming of the Lord

Suvisesha Nidhi (Mission Fund)

Offertory


10:15 AM

Bible Study & Intercessory Prayer

(Malayalam) Holy Communion

(English)

Annunciation to Virgin Mary: Taking

Risk for the Kingdom of God

November 26, 2009 9:30 AM Holy Communion (English)

Thanksgiving Day


Holy Communion (Malayalam)

Visitation of Mary towards Elizabeth:

Celebrating the Good News

ASSISTANCE & ASSURING

Month Prayer Group

November Garden City Park / Manhasset Hills (Area # 8)

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December Long Island (Area # 9)

January Astoria/Flushing/Jackson Heights (Area # 1)

LECTIONARY Date 1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Epistle Gospels

November 1 Deutro 6:1-9 Eph 5:1-10 Rom 12:1-11 Luke 2:42-52

November 8 Micah 6:1-8 Eph 2:11-22 2 Cor 4:7-15 Luke 10:1-9

November 15 1 Chro 24:1-19

Rev 8:1-8 Heb 5:1-10 Luke 1:5-23

November 22 Zech 2:10-13 Gal 4:21-31 Eph 1:3-14 Luke 1:26 -38

November 26 Lev. 23: 9-14 2 Cor.9:1-15 Eph.. 6:10-17 Lk. 17:11-19

November 29 Gen 18:1-16 Heb 2:1-10 1 John 5:13-20 Luke 1:39-45

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Date Time Event

November 1 9:00 AM – 10:10 AM Assembly & Classes





Sunday School Teacher's Meeting at the residence of Miss Smitha Mathew

175 Cornwell Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 , Ph.516-746-0073

CHURCH EVENTS

Event Date Location

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World Sunday Day Celebration

Sunday November 1, 2009

3:00 PM

Long Island MTC

Diocesan Convention

Joint Holy Communion Service and Concluding Session of Convention

November 5 – 8, 2009

Saturday November 7, 2009

7:00 PM


9:30 AM

Epiphany MTC

Long Island MTC

Young Couples' & Young Families' Meeting

Friday November 20, 2009

Epiphany MTC

Zonal Sunday School Teacher's Conference


St. Stephen's MTC, New Jersey

Kindly uphold all these events in your prayers and prepare yourselves to

participate.

ENGLISH CHOIR

Choir practice for the worship service will be held in the Church on Sundays and

appointed days. All choir members are requested to participate in the choir

practice without fail.

MALAYALAM CHOIR

Practice for worship service: 9.30 AM on 1st

& 3rd

Sundays and on appointed Saturdays.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Event Date/Time Location

General Body Meeting

(Elections for 2010)


Immediately after service

Church Sanctuary

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Prayer for Youth Convention


7:30 PM

Alex John’s Residence

Youth Fellowship Meeting



Church Sanctuary

Youth Convention with guest speaker,

Prijo Thomas

Friday November 13, 2009, 6 – 9 PM Saturday November 14, 2009, 6 – 9 PM Sunday November 15, 2009, 10:15 AM

Church

Bake Sale Sunday, November 15, 2009 Church Basement

YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

Event Date/Time Location

Cottage Prayer Sunday 6.30 PM November 8, 2009

Mr.. James & Soumya Alex 1524 Spring Street East Meadow, NY

General Body Meeting (Elections for 2010)

& Bible Study


At Church

EDAVAKA MISSION

Date and Time Event Residence

Thursday November 5, 2009

7:30 PM

Weekly Meeting Mr.. Cherian K. Thomas 79-58 264th Street Floral Park, NY 11004

Wednesday November 18, 2009

7:30 PM

Weekly Meeting Mr.. E. P. Philip 1711 Pettit Ave Merrick, NY 11566

Edavaka Mission members shall visit the sick and ailing members of the Parish.

The members are requested to join the team according to the intimations given by

the Edavaka Mission Secretary.

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AREA PRAYER MEETINGS

Date and Time Area Residence


6:00 PM

Bellerose/Queens Village/Glen Oaks

Mr. Mathai Philip 82-62 246th Street Bellerose, NY 11426 718-343-2152


7:30 PM

Floral Park Mr. M. V. Mathai 78-52 269th Street New Hyde Park, NY 11040 718-343-5661


5:00 PM

Garden City/ Manhasset Hills

Mr. Roy P.Varghese, 21 Tenafly Dr. New Hyde park, NY – 11040, Ph 516 873 0671


7:00 PM

New Hyde Park Mr. Thundil Varghese 46 Wilton Street New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-326-9138


6:00 PM

Astoria/Jackson Heights/Flushing

Mr. Samkutty Varghese 78-41 162

nd Street, 2nd Floor

Flushing, NY, 11366 718-380-0546


5:00 PM

Ridgewood/ Wyckoff/

Richmond Hill

Mr. Skariah Varghese 118-15 103rd Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11415 718-847-4632


7:00 PM

Long Island TBD


6:00 PM

Elmont Mr. Thomas John, 747, Bunker Road, North Woodmere, NY- 11581. Ph. 516 812 9515


6:00 PM

Coney Island Mr. Samuel Philipose 714 Manor Court Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-891-7395

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SEVIKA SANGHAM

Sevika Sangham Bible Study

Date and Time Area Residence


10:00 AM

Coney Island Mincy Aji 83 B Brighton Court Brooklyn, NY

Monday November 9, 2009

7:00 PM

Floral Park/Long Island Mrs. Mariamma John 157 Cellar Avenue New Hyde Park, NY

Tuesday November 24, 2009

10:00 AM

Bellerose/Queens Mrs. Mariamma Mathai 82-62 246

th Street

Bellerose, NY


10:00 AM

Elmont/Rosedale Mrs. Grace Thomas 867 Bauer Street Elmont, NY 11003

Other Events

Date and Time

Event Location


10:00 AM

Special Meeting with special guest, Mrs. Valsa Samuel, Vice President of

the Mar Thoma Sevika Sangham

Church Sanctuary


Trip to Lancaster Miracle of Christmas

show

Lancaster, PA Please contact the Sevika

Sangham Secretary for additional details



Sevika Sangham General Body Meeting

(Elections for 2010)

Church Sanctuary

CONDOLENCES

The Epiphany Parish expresses its deep condolences and prayers to Mr. Cherian K.

Thomas & family on the passing of Mr.C. A. George, father of Mrs. Mary Cherian,

who passed away on October 19, 2009. The funeral was held on October 22, 2009

in Thuruthikad, Kerala.

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Welcome to Epiphany Family.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Vicar & members of the Parish congratulate and pray for the following families.

Joshua Mathew Chacko, born to Toby Varghese Chacko & Jyothy Jose of New Hyde Park

Allan Mathew, born to Varghese Mathew & Giji George of Queens Village

Aneeta Lisa Joe, born to Joe P. Thomas & Princy George of Coney Island

Happy Birthday Greetings to:

Mathew N Varughese 11-01 Elmont Cherian K. Thomas 11-01 Floral Park Shinamol Jacob 11-02 East Meadow Biju Thomas 11-02 Valley Stream Daniel G. Philip Mathew 11-03 Charlotte Abraham Mammen 11-03 New Hyde Park Reena T. Varughese 11-03 New Hyde Park P.G. Varghese 11-04 Elmont Mathew Varughese 11-04 New Hyde Park Aleyamma Saji 11-04 Queens Village Kayla Sandhya Varghese 11-04 Little Neck Vadackedathu T. Thomas 11-05 Queens Village Betty Chacko 11-05 Ridgewood Christine Ann Jacob 11-05 West Hempstead Sheena John 11-06 Merrick

BAPTISMS

Aileen Philip, daughter of Philip Varghese & Shiny Abraham, Elmont

Abigail Merin Varghese daughter of Fredy Varghese Chacko & Shino Merin Chandy

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Rajamma Thomas 11-06 Mineola Mary Mathunny 11-06 New Hyde Park Mathew Koshy 11-06 New Hyde Park Robin Mathews 11-06 Ridgewood Sophia Grace Philipose 11-06 Coney Island Bilji Varghese 11-07 Franklin Square Suni Mathew 11-07 Charlotte Chacko Varughese 11-07 East Meadow Shini Mathew 11-07 Garden City Park Varghese Mathew 11-07 Queens Village Thomson M. Chacko 11-07 Richmond Hill Krupa P. Thomas 11-08 Flushing Lisa GeorgeVarghese 11-08 New City Noel John 11-08 New Hyde Park Anamma John 11-08 Queens Village Billy Thomas 11-09 Bellerose Lijo H. Thomas 11-09 Bellerose Sarah Kurian 11-09 Charlotte Lisa Philipose 11-09 Flushing Grorge P. Thomas 11-09 Garden City Park Prince Philip 11-09 Queens Village Bijoy Daniel 11-10 Elmont Aleyamma Mathew 11-10 Queens Village Sosamma Varughese 11-10 Richmond Hill Rosamma Philip 11-11 Floral Park K. K. Mathew 11-11 Queens Village George Mathew 11-12 Floral Park Sudhin Ignatious 11-12 New Hyde Park Joshua Mathew 11-12 New Hyde Park Thomas Mathew 11-12 Williston Park Shyja Oommen 11-12 Yonkers Sindhu Thomas 11-13 Elmont Tom Cherian 11-13 Floral Park Mary p.Roy 11-13 New Hyde Park George Mathews 11-13 New Hyde Park Devin Jobby Mathew 11-14 Floral Park Sheela Varughese 11-14 New Hyde Park Regi Chacko Varghese 11-15 Little Neck Sosamma Mathew 11-15 Merrick Thundil Varughese 11-15 New Hyde Park Philipose Chacko 11-15 Queens Village

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Saramma Mathai 11-15 Queens Village Rinu Philipose 11-16 Coney Island

Celina Philip 11-16 Elmont Rayan T. Johnson 11-17 Glen Cove Sherin Mani 11-17 Melville John K. Samuel 11-17 New Hyde Park Skariah Varughese 11-17 Richmond Hill Ansu Abraham 11-17 Ridgewood Julia Ann Iype 11-17 Melville Jacob Mammen 11-18 Glen Oaks Philip Chacko 11-18 Glen Oaks Mariamma Mathai 11-19 Bellerose Aarvin Varghese 11-19 Deer Park Jacob C. Koruthu 11-19 Jackson Heights Dr. Cherian Alexander 11-19 New Hyde Park Jonah Itty Philips 11-19 Westbury Sandy Thomas Mathew 11-19 Williston Park John Varghese 11-19 Wyckoff Daisy John 11-20 Garden City Park Abraham Varughese 11-20 Hicksville Alex Daniel 11-20 New Hyde Park Varghese Mathai 11-22 New Hyde Park Susan John 11-22 Queens Village Sean Unni 11-22 Williston Park Jerry George 11-24 Albertson Saji George 11-24 Merrick Naveen Thomas 11-24 West Hempstead Aleyamma Philipose 11-25 Coney Island Vincy Philipose 11-25 Flushing Abraham V. Thomas 11-25 Merrick George C. Abraham 11-25 Queens Village Giji George 11-25 Queens Village Simon Samuel 11-27 Bellerose Mincy Aji 11-27 Coney Island Christine Samuel 11-27 Floral Park Cherian Baby Thomas 11-27 Fresh Meadows Joseph P. Oommen 11-27 Queens Village Anson Mathew Saji 11-27 Queens Village Jerel Chacko 11-28 East Meadow Thomas Varghese 11-28 Elmont Chinnamma George 11-28 Garden City Park

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Gracy Mathew 11-28 Merrick Sophia Abraham 11-28 Ridgewood Jamie Thomas 11-29 Garden City Park Jacob P. Jacob 11-29 New Hyde Park Mariamma Kurian 11-29 Floral Park Sara Thomas 11-30 Albertson Aleyamma Varghese 11-30 Elmont George Abraham 11-30 New Hyde Park Justin Jacob Easow 11-30 Richmond Hill

Happy Wedding Anniversary Greetings to:

Mr. & Mrs.Varghese George 11-03 Albertson

Mr. & Mrs.M.C. Varughese 11-03 Elmont

Mr. & Mrs.George Oommen 11-08 Garden City Park

Mr. & Mrs.Koshy Johnkutty 11-11 Jamaica Estates

Mr. & Mrs.Mathew Varghese 11-13 Abingdon

Mr. & Mrs.P.V. Abraham 11-20 Ridgewood

Mr. & Mrs.Bijumon Varghese 11-22 Glen Oaks

Mr. & Mrs.Thomas John 11-22 Woodmere-North

Mr. & Mrs.Jacob C. Koruthu 11-24 Jackson Heights

Mr. & Mrs.Mathew K. Lukose 11-24 Syosset

Mr. & Mrs.Wilson Oommen 11-25 Floral Park

Mr. & Mrs.Shibu Varughese 11-26 Elmont

Mr. & Mrs.Thomas Philip 11-26 Monroe

Mr. & Mrs.Varghese Mathew 11-27 Albertson

Mr. & Mrs.Philipose Oommen 11-28 Elmont

Mr. & Mrs.Tharamel Alexander 11-30 Baldwin

Mr. & Mrs.Sony Joseph 11-30 Bellerose

Mr. & Mrs.Samuel Alexander 11-30 Elmont

Mr. & Mrs.Roy P. Varghese 11-30 New Hyde Park

Rev. & Mrs. P.J. Varghese 11-30 Ozone Park

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Winners of Puzzle & Bible Quiz #10 Will be announced in the next issue of News Letter along with the Bible Quiz and Puzzle 11.

Thought for the Month

You are writing a Gospel, A chapter a day,

By the deeds that you do, And the words that you say. Men read what you write,

If it's false or it's true. Now what is the gospel according to you?

Anonymous

Epiphany Mar Thoma Church News Letter

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Phone (Church): 718-848-5231

Phone (Rectory): 718-845-2920

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