NEWSLETTER VOL. XLV NO. 5
Vicar: Rev. John Philip [[email protected]]
Secretary: Mr. Sunil M. Varughese [[email protected]]
Trustees: Biju P. Varughese / Ullas P. Thannickal [stmtc[email protected]]
May
2025
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Dear Parishioners,
I greet you all in the name of our Lord and savior
Jesus Christ. Let's thank God for the month of full swing
of spring and it's blessings. The pastel colors of early
spring have turned bright, beautifying nature and asking us
to transform our spiritual life into a vibrant spring season.
Let me once again commend you for your prayerful partic-
ipation in the 50 days of Lenten services, and a special
thank you to all the homes that opened for prayer.
May 1st celebrate international Labor Day, officially it rec-
ognizes the contributions workers make in building our nation's economy. The day
also recognizes the significance of work itself in creating a productive and healthy soci-
ety. For believers in Jesus Christ, this day especially honors the human efforts of indi-
viduals as persons uniquely created in the image of God.
May 1th Sunday we observe as 'Bhoo-bhavanadanam' . Housing is one of the
basic human needs. First Sunday we are meditating on Jesus Christ who restores to the
rightful place. May 2nd Sunday we meditate on The commissioning of The Risen
Lord: Shepherding of the people of God. Jesus tenderly calls us to shepherd his peo-
ple. The 3rd Sunday we meditating on Jesus Christ, the co- travelers. As a co-traveler,
He listens, teaches, and reveals Himself through Scripture and the breaking of bread.
This encounter reminds us that Christ journeys with us in our doubts, questions, and
hopes. 4th Sunday we observe as Sacred Music Sunday. Let us praise God for the role
Christian songs play in building and strengthening our faith, and I appreciate our choir
members and their ministry. May 29th we observe as Ascension of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
The Ascension of Our Lord affirms the certainty of our eternal home by showing that
Jesus returned to the Father, preparing a place for us in heaven. It assures believers
that just as Christ ascended, we too are destined for eternal life with Him. His depar-
ture was not an end but a promise of our future glory and union with God.
Let me appreciate your participation in all the needs of the parish and I would like
to remind you to confirm your generous participation in charity works, Subscription
and Diocesan Day Collection. All organizations and area prayer groups are reminded
to schedule in person meetings during the spring and summer seasons. It is pleasure to
inform God willing, we will have Episcopal Visit (Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos
Episcopa) on this May 25th Sunday. First Holy Communion also will be conducted.
Those who are 13 years old and older and would like to receive First Communion,
please let me know as soon as possible (before Saturday, May 3rd). There will be 4 in
person classes will be conducted, those who are attending all classes will be allowed to
receive Holy Communion. I pray and wish that the coming days will be a blessing to
all of us. God bless us all.
With Prayer
Rev. John Philip
Vicar’s Message
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Youth Chaplain’s Corner
Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit - One
true God! Amen!
Christ is Risen! Indeed he is Risen!
Beloved in Christ,
As May awakens around us, we find the days stretching
longer and the soft warmth of Spring brushing against
the lingering cool crisp air. Trees blossom along our streets and highways, and the
earth, after a long winters rest, is bursting with fresh colour and life. The skies
stretch wide with light, and the earth, wrapped in its gentle glow, draws our eyes
to a deeper reality — the radiance of Christ, the true Light, who tenderly illumi-
nates even the hidden places of our hearts, calls us into renewal and life with Him.
Beloved, in the quiet hush of creation, we can hear the Spirit’s whisper: behold,
the season of renewal has come, and hope stands before you!
In these beautiful days, the Church is reminded of an even greater awakening:
Heaven has been opened to us all. Through the Feast of the Ascension, which we
celebrate this month, we are called to live in that hope and joy!
When Jesus ascended into Heaven, the disciples were not left grieving or afraid.
Rather, “…they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: and
they were continually in the temple blessing God.” Even though Christ has phys-
ically departed from their sight, His promise remained with them – the promise of
His Spirit, His presence, and the sure hope of His return.
Ascension calls us to ask deeper questions: Where is our joy rooted? Is it an-
chored in things that will surely fade away? Or is it in Him who reigns on high?
Through this feast, we are reminded that our true home is not here, but with Him
who us given us everything.
As we walk through these brightening days of May, may our lives reflect the hope
that fills the heavens. Let us live with eyes that lift towards the heavens and hearts
that have been firmly grounded in Christ. May our hands and feet be his and con-
tinue his Mission. May we bless God with our lives, just as the apostles, and live
with a joy that the world cannot take away.
May Christ peace be with us all! God Bless us,
Prayerfully,
J Varghese Achen
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Date Time Worship
Sun, May 4 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
English Holy Communion Service
Metropolitan’s Fund (Bhoo-bhavana danam)
Jesus Christ who restores to the rightful place
Sun, May 11 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
Malayalam Holy Communion Service
The commission of the risen Lord: shepherding
of the people of God
Sun, May 18 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
Malayalam Holy Communion Service
Jesus Christ, the co-traveler
Sun, May 25 9:00 am
English Holy Communion Service
Sacred Music Sunday Divine music that rejuve-
nates life
Diocesan Episcopal Visit
First Holy Communion
Worship Service Schedule
Lectionary
Date Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Epistle Gospel
Sun, May 4
Genesis 18:1-
10
Acts 4:32-37
Romans 12:9-
16
St. John 21:1-
14
Sun, May 11
2 Kings 4:27-
37
Acts 20:17-28
2 Corin. 4:7-
15
St. John 21:15-
19
Sun, May 18
Exodus 40:34
-38
Acts 8:26-40
Philippi. 3:4-
14
St. Luke 24:13
-33
Sun, May 25 Judges 5:1-12 Revelation 15
Ephesians 5:9
-20
St. Luke 1:46-
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Area Date Location
Manhattan/
New Jersey
Sat May 3
6:30 PM
No Area Prayer
Bronx /
Yonkers
South / West
Sun May 4
6:30 PM
Church
34 Morris St, Yonkers, NY
Upper
Westchester/
Connecticut
Sat May 10
4:00 PM
Thankachen Geevarghese
67 Sylvan Rd, Port Chester, NY
Queens/
Long Island
Sun May 11
6:30 PM
No Area Prayer
Mother’s Day
Yonkers East
Sat May 17
6:30 PM
Mathew John (Sabu)
16 Simpson Place, Yonkers, NY
Rockland
Sun May 18
6:30 PM
Rosamma K. Mathew
37 Headden Dr, Spring Valley, NY
Yonkers
North
Sun May 25
6:30 PM
via Zoom
Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Area Prayer Meetings
Message from the Trustees
• 3 months accounts was posted and e-mailed, please review and
let Trustees know if any discrepancies.
• Self Denial and Recessa are being collected, Recessa is $3 for
each adult in the household
• Please remit Diocesan Day Collection dues ASAP
Send money via
Zelle
to:
stmtctr[email protected]
Trustees
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Date Location
Fri May 2
10.00 AM
Joint meetings will be held every Friday, 10am via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Fri May 9
10:00 AM
Fri May 16
10:00 AM
Fri May 23
10:00 AM
Fri May 30
10:00 AM
Sevika Sangham & Edavaka Mission
Senior Citizens Fellowship
Date Location
Thur May 1
6:30 PM
Senior Citizen Fellowship meetings will be held every
1st and 3rd Thurs of the month via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Thur May 15
10:00 AM
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Date Location
Aju & Leena Daniel
72 Old Middletown Rd
New City, NY 10956
Sat May 10
11:00 AM
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Sunday School
Important Announcements
Lent Mission Project: Together the Sunday School students col-
lected $1,313 through the Rice Bowl piggy banks to fed hungry or-
phaned children around the world. Students can still submit their
piggy banks by placing it in the collection bin.
Regional VBS Training: will held on Saturday, May 3rd at
Epiphany MTC at 9:30 AM. All teachers are encouraged to attend.
Teacher’s Meeting: will be held on Sunday, May 4th after classes
in the Vicar’s office. All teachers are requested to attend.
Diocesan Exam: will be held on Sunday, May 11th starting
promptly at 12 PM for registered students in grades 5-10. Please up-
hold our participating students and their teachers in your prayers.
Parent Teachers Meeting: will be held on Sunday, May 11th
after service in the sanctuary . All parents of Sunday school students and
teachers are requested to attend.
Annual Competitions: Annual Competitions will be held on Sun-
day, June 1st. Bible quiz will be held on Sunday, June 8th. Group
song tryouts will be held on Sunday, June 15th. More details will be
provided in the coming weeks. For any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs.
Elizabeth Abraham, Mrs. Suja Thannickal, or Mrs. Sherlyn Verghese.
Family Conference
Diocese of North America of the Mar Thoma Church will host the
35th Family Conference at Marriott Melville, NY from July 03-
06, 2025.
Please contact Registration Convener, Mr. Samuel K. Samuel (914)
693 8490 for more details.
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Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference (DYFC): The Diocesan Youth Fellowship Con-
ference (DYFC) is right around the corner! This year’s conference will take place from July
31 to August 2, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme is "Living Out His Story," and we are
blessed to have Rev. Larry Varghese as our main speaker. We encourage all our youth to
make every effort to attend this time of worship, learning, and fellowship. For more infor-
mation and registration details, please visit DYFC2025.org.
Monthly Parish Youth Fellowship Meetings: Our regular Parish Youth Fellowship Meet-
ings continue to be wonderful occasions for us to deepen our faith and friendships. If you
need further information about dates, times, or activities, please reach out to your Parish
Youth Fellowship Secretary, who will have all the details. Let us make the most of these
gatherings and encourage one another to grow in faith and unity.
Bible Study: The next MONTHLY Bible Study will be at 7:30pm on May 21, 2025, at the
Youth Chaplain’s Parsonage. We are deeply grateful to our very own seminarian, Vineet
Vinod (BD II), who, during his recent visit home, graciously led a meaningful Bible Study
for our youth on the theme "The Cost of Holding On," based on St. Matthew 19:16–28. His
thoughtful leadership and heartfelt reflections challenged and encouraged all who attended.
We thank God for the time he spent with us and continue to uphold him in prayer as he
pursues his seminary studies.
NERYF Spring One Day Retreat 2025: We give thanks to God for the blessing of
the Spring One Day Retreat, held on Holy Saturday at Bethany Mar Thoma Church. Over
200 youth from across New York came together for a powerful day of worship, fellowship,
and spiritual renewal. We are especially grateful to Dr. Shaun Rajan (St. Andrew’s MTC) and
Jojin Mathew (Long Island MTC) for leading us with inspiring messages that challenged and
encouraged us to be the salt and light of the world .
A heartfelt thanks to Bethany Mar Thoma Church Family, and also to all the youth, volun-
teers, and leaders who made this retreat a meaningful and memorable experience. I also take
this opportunity to sincerely thank the many parents across our parishes who generously
carpooled, arranged rides, and made sure their children — and others — could attend. Sup-
port like this is a vital part of our Youth Fellowship success and it is a testimony to the
strength of our community that we all have a role. May the spirit of renewal we experienced
continue to guide us as we grow in faith together.
College Visits: Spring 2025 Semester Wrap-Up: As we close out our college visits for this
semester, I give thanks to God for the wonderful opportunities to meet, pray, and spend
time with many of our students across different colleges in New York and Connecticut. I am
especially grateful to all the youth who took the time and made every arrangement to make
these gatherings possible. A special word of thanks to Mr. Angel Abraham of Bethany MTC,
who graciously opened his college home to host the Easter Holy Qurbana in Buffalo — a
beautiful moment of worship and fellowship. The efforts, hospitality, and willingness of our
students to create space for prayer and community have been a true blessing and a living
testimony to their love for God and the Church. As the semester winds down, please know
that you remain in our prayers. May God continue to guide your steps, strengthen your faith,
and bless you in all your studies and endeavors. We look forward to resuming our college
visits in Fall 2025!
Youth Chaplain Reminders...
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Date Location
Sat, May 3
2:00 PM
Joshua & Jordan Thomas
12 Nassau Dr, New Hyde, Park, NY 11040
Youth Fellowship
Congratulations!
Our boys team WON the Championship for the
Mar Thoma 19 and Under Basketball Tournament, held on
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at Lincoln High School -
375 Kneeland Ave, Yonkers, NY.
Special thanks to Levan Thomas for coaching the boys
team and being the Convener for this event that was hosted
by our Church.
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April Bible Quiz Winners
1. Susan John
2. Saramma Thankachan
3. Thankamma John
4. Saramma Thomas
5. Sherly Vaidyan
6. Leelamma John
7. Annamma Mathew
8. Mariamma Thomas
9. Sosamma Varghese
10. Mercy Rajan
11. Mariamma A Mathew
April Bible Quiz Answers
1. 25 to 50(8:24) or 30 to 50(4:43)
2. Nazirite (6:1)
3. Silver (10:2)
4. Desert of Sinai (9:5)
5. 74,600 (1:27)
6. Nahshon (7:12)
7. Hobab son of Reuel the Midi-
anite (10:29)
8. Cloud (9:17)
9. Eleazar (3:32)
10. Tribe of Levi (1:48)
If anyone would like to participate in the First Holy Communion
on May 25th or if any queries on the in-person classes and online
classes please contact Achen ASAP.
Classes Scheduled :
Sunday May 4th, after Sunday School (2hr)
Saturday May 10th, 4-6pm
Sunday May 11th, after Sunday School
Saturday May 24th, 6-7pm
First Communion Classes
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1. How many days did it take for the people return from exploring Ca-
naan?
2. Who were became insolent and rose up against Moses with the 250
men ?
3. Who is the share and inheritance of the Levites?
4. Who from the tribe of Dan was sent to explore the land of Canaan?
5. How long did God give meat to the Israelites?
6. Who prophesied in the camp?
7. Where did Miriam die?
8. How many of those who offered incense consumed when fire came
out from the Lord?
9. Who did not allow Israel to let them go through their territory?
10. What was the name of the place because the fire of the Lord burned
among the people?
Bible Quiz Questions
(Numbers:11-20)
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Bronx/Yonkers South/West
Mr. Roshan Abraham 472 Bronxville Road 2
Mr. Varghese George 221 Rumsey Rd. Apt 2A 10
Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese 133 Van Cortland Pk. Ave. 11
Austin Meppurathu Varghese 115 Alder St, South 11
Mr. Elijah Mathew Thomas 68 Linn Ave, 15
Mr. George V. Mathai 396 Beleuve Ave 17
Mrs. Marykutty Chacko 181 Devoe Avenue 20
Jonatha Sara Jibu 12 Stokes Rd Unit 2B 20
Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese 89 Travers Ave 20
Mrs. Jensy Thomas 34 Morris Street 21
Mr. Jolly Eapen 26 Bruce Avenue 25
Mrs. Sherry John 46 Leroy Ave 25
Mr. Qubin Jose 89 Travers Ave 26
Aiden Aju Joseph 46 Bryant Rd 26
Mr. John Mathai 67 Raybrook Road 28
Mrs. Shynu Abraham 10 Cascade Terrace Apt 1 E 30
Mrs. Celine George 109 Alder Street 30
Mr. Abraham Mathew 10 Cascade Terrace Apt 1 E 31
Mrs. Molly Varghese 221 Rumsey Rd. Apt 2A 31
Manhattan/New Jersey
Mr. Varghese Easo 701 Plympton Street 1
Mrs. Sunitha Punnoose 327 Merritt Drive 12
Thomas
Mr. Philip M. Philip 29 High Mountain Drive 18
Mr. Uthup Varkey 401 Madison Avenue 20
Mrs. Ancy Veny Easo 257 Bradley Ave. 25
Mrs. Alice John 59 Highview Ave. 29
Ms.Nicole Rebecca Philip 29 High Mountain Drive 30
Queens/Long Island
Mr. Philip C. Varghese 871 Abbott Street 7
Mrs. Mary Jacob 1 Duke Drive 8
Mrs. Achamma Rajan 871 Abbott Street 15
Mr. Jerry George 1600 Lowell Ave 18
Mr. T. P. Jacob 1 Duke Drive 18
Mr. Sanjay Zachariah 25-08 86th Street 19
Mr. Justin Jacob 8356 249th Street 20
May Birthdays
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Rockland
Mr. Samuel E. Oommen 41 Mark Lane 1
Ms. Sara Ann Thannickal 231 North Little Tor Road 4
Isabella Kay Price 3517 John Paul Jones Lane 7
Mr. Thomas M. Thomas 112 Renee Lane 8
Mrs. Anitha V. Oommen 6 Mayfield Street 10
Mrs. Susamma Samuel 41 Mark Lane 10
Mrs. Lali Jacob Oommen 892 Route 9W 12
Mr. John Thomas 135 Lake Nanuet Drive 12
Mr. Aju Daniel 72 Old Middletown Rd 14
Ms. Sophia Elizabeth Samuel 41 Mark Lane 14
Mr. Sabu George 4 Michael Drive 17
Mrs. Gina Varughese 24 Reginald Drive 18
Ms. Listy Price 3517 John Paul Jones Lane 19
Mrs. Sheeba Koshy 10 Sturbridge Court 20
Mr. Thomas Mathew 248 Betsy Ross Dr 20
Mr. Mathew Ouseph 4 Arrow Lane 20
Mrs. Jeny Sabu 4 Michael Drive 20
Mrs. Valsamma Thomas 112 Renee Lane 20
Mr. Benjamin Ouseph 4 Arrow Lane 21
Aaron Jacob George 36 Renfrew Road 23
Ms. Lillian Rose Kurian 29 Rosewood Drive 25
Mrs. Suja Ouseph 4 Arrow Lane 25
Mr. Sabu Joseph 105 N Harrison Ave 26
Mr. Raju V. Joseph 9 Spray Court 27
Mrs. Saji Cherian 27 Hemptor Rd 28
Mrs. Achamma George 7 Lowerre Place 28
Mr. George John 86 Susan Drive 28
Mr. Koshy M. Thomas 10 Sturbridge Court 28
Mrs. Subi John 86 Susan Drive 29
Mrs. Saramma Binu 22 Old Brick Road 30
Mrs. Rachel Mathew 128 East Phillips Hill Rd. 30
Mrs. Annamma Bejoy Thomas 30 Phyllis Drive 30
Mr. Binu K. Abraham 22 Old Brick Road 31
Mr. Monzy Daniel 12 Edison Court, Apt G 31
Mrs. Marykutty Mathew 280 Cottage Rd 31
Mr. Steven Suju Samuel 41 Mark Lane 31
Mr. Mathew Varghese 280 Cottage Rd 31
May Birthdays
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Upper Westchester/CT
Mr. Aaron Manoj Mathew 5 Wayne Way 1
Mr. Geevarghese 288 Fisher Ave 2
Bradley Marc Chacko 52 High Street 3
Mr. Johnkutty Geevarghese 36 Archer Ave. 4
Mr. Pallickal Easo Koshy 7 Bonnie Meadow Rd 5
Dr. John Thomas 38 McKinley Place 10
Mr.Joel C. Johnson 49 Patton Drive 16
Mrs. Sharon Jose 40 Evarts Ave 16
Ms. Zayla Ann Jacob 181 Weed Ave 17
Ms. Rachel Kurian 1822 Morris Lane 17
Dr. Varghese P. John 1 Cayuga Ct. 18
Mrs. Sheeba Johnkutty 36 Archer Ave. 20
Mr. Nithin Mathew John 39 Brookland Farms Road 21
Mrs. Ponnamma A. Joshua 276 Hall Ave. 23
Keziah Saji 288 Fisher Ave 23
Ms. Jessica Varghese 2 Mountain Farms Road 24
Mr. Joshin Johnkutty 36 Archer Ave. 25
Mr. Abraham Koshy 315 7th Avenue 25
Mr. Daniel P. K. Vaidyan 131 Harvard Drive 25
Mr. Pallickal Kuruvilla Easo 5 Overhill Road 29
Mr. Philip Kayalvarathu 11 Hillandale Ave 30
Mrs. Beena Philip 11 Hillandale Ave 30
Mr. Leejoe Kuruvilla 5 Overhill Road 31
Yonkers East
Mr. Anil Kuruvilla 78 Amherst Drive 5
Mr. Jonathan P. Thomas 500 Bronxville Road 5
Ms. Mikita Aby Varughese 2210 Central Park Ave. #2 6
Mr. John P. Thomas 31 Monrovia Blvd 9
Mr. Jeffin Varughese 60 Windermere Drive 9
Mrs. Jessy Kuruvilla 28 Balmoral Cress 12
Ms. Sera Mariam Mathew 16 Simpson Place 14
Mr.Jestin John Mathew 199 Longview Terrace 20
Mr. Varghese Jacob 28 Montclair Road 22
Mrs. Mariamma Abraham 138 Candlewood Drive 24
Mrs. Jenymol Shaji 70 Juana Street 25
Mr. Jacob Vaidian 222 Roundhill Drive 25
Mr. Saji Varughese 60 Windermere Drive 25
May Birthdays
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Ms. Julie Jacob 16 June Street 26
Mrs. Jaya S. Varughese 60 Windermere Drive 29
Mr. Shaji Eapen 70 Juana Street 30
Mr. Alvin John 35 Linda Lane 30
Mrs. Densy Johnson 5 Sandhauge Drive 30
Mrs. Jessy John Mathew 199 Longview Terrace 30
Mrs. Mini Aby Varughese 2210 Central Park Ave. #2 30
Mr. Abey Varughese 2210 Central Park Ave. #2 30
Mr. John Jacob 160 Winthrop Ave 31
Mr. Mathew John 16 Simpson Place 31
Mrs. Susan Thomas 1055 Dobbs Ferry Rd. 31
Yonkers North
Mr. Robin Punnoose 37 Montrose Road 2
Mia Tom 45 Sandrock Ave 4
Mrs. Lovely V. Yohannan 10 Hudson view Drive 4
Mr. Tomlin C. Tom 385 Prescott Street 8
Mrs. Annee Cheriyan 5 Via Trenta Court 15
Mrs. Lizy David 1532 Nepperhan Ave 15
Dr. Jijy Easow 55 Old Mill Rd 15
Mr. Y. Varghese 9 Emerald Street 15
Mr. Cheriyan Varughese 5 Via Trenta Court 18
Mrs. Kunjamma Yohannan 103 Midland Ter. 19
Mr. Mathew V. George 2 Nassau Rd Apt 1 20
Aaron Georgy Easow 55 Old Mill Rd 23
Mr. Yohannan Yohannan 103 Midland Ter. 25
Ms. Reba Varghese 10 Hudson view Drive 26
Mrs. Rachel Samuel 377 N. Broadway, Apt. 208 27
Dr. Georgy Easow 55 Old Mill Rd 30
Mrs. Lissy Varghese 26 Emerald Street 30
Johan Mathew Zacharia 11 Lake View Ave 30
Mrs. Annie Raju George 194 Osmun Place 31
May Birthdays
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Bronx/Yonkers South/West
Mr. Raju Varghese & Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese 19
133 Van Cortland Pk. Ave.
Manhattan/New Jersey
Mr. Jeff Edward Moore & Mrs.Michelle Mary Philip 5
29 High Mountain Dr
Mr. Samuel Ninan & Mrs. Aleyamma Ninan 11
707 Cottage Place
Queens/Long Island
Mr. Jobby Thomas & Mrs. Jaime S. Thomas 28
8 Locust Lane
Mr. George David & Ms. Ruby Abraham 29
1480 Horseshoe Dr.
Rockland
Dr. Bijo Chacko & Mrs. Shirley Issac Chacko 7
51 Alexander Drive
Mr. Bino Chacko & Mrs. Betsey Chacko 10
137 Lake Region Blvd
Mr. M. C. Chacko & Mrs. Aleyamma Chacko 10
8 Flint Drive
Mr. Rajan Chacko & Mrs. Marykutty Rajan 17
5 Lester Drive
Mr. Ullas P. Thannickal & Mrs. Suja Thannickal 20
231 North Little Tor Road
Mrs. Rosamma K. Mathew & Mr. Mathew K. Cherian 23
37 Headden Drive
Mr. Sunil M. Varughese & Mrs. Gina Varughese 29
24 Reginald Drive
Mr. Shawn Mathew Varughese & Ms.Jocelyn Chacko 31
161 Laurel Rd
May Wedding Anniversary
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Upper Westchester/CT
Mr. Johnkutty Geevarghese & Mrs. Sheeba Johnkutty 2
36 Archer Ave.
Mr. Jacob Mangattu George & Dr. Anila Marie George 23
11 Chimney Pot Lane
Mr. Levan G. Thomas & Dr. Tina Thomas 27
19 Drake Lane
Yonkers East
Mr. Josen Joseph & Mrs. Jane Josen 10
189 Round Hill Drive
Mr. Royce Varghese & Mrs. Laura Beth Fitzsimmons 20
108 Cook Ave
Yonkers North
Mr. Robin Punnoose & Mrs. Stephy Sabastian 5
37 Montrose Road
May Wedding Anniversary
Mr. Roji C. Mathews (68), our member, residing at 231 Morton
Ave, Congers, NY 10920, husband of our member Mrs. Deena C.
Mathews and brother of our members Mrs. Elizabeth Zachariah
(Rejini) and Mr. Abey Cherian (Kochumon) was taken to his heav-
enly abode on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Funeral Services were held
at our church on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Please continue to keep all the bereaving family members in your
valuable prayers. May the peace of Christ bring them comfort dur-
ing this difficult time.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the
crushed in spirit.”
Obituary
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Event / Committee Convener(s) Date / Notes
Organizational Retreat Sunil M. Varughese Sun, April 27th
Graduation Recognition Sajan Abraham Sun, June 29th
Parish Picnic
Sunny P. Ninan,
Varghese E. Oommen
Sat, August 16th
Parish Convention John K. Abraham TBD
Senior Citizens
Recognition
George M. Varkey
Sun, Sept 21st
Recognize those over age 70
Parish Retreat T.P. Jacob Sat, Oct 4th in church
Thanksgiving
Cheruthone Mathai,
Manoj Mathew
Sun, Nov 30th
Christmas Carol
Service
Shirley Thomas,
Sean Thannickal,
Shyju Varughese
Sat, Dec 20th
Christmas House
Caroling
Sunny P. Ninan TBD
Parish Day (2026) Sunil M. Varughese Sun, Jan 25th
Food Committee
Thomas John (Sajan),
John Abraham (Joe)
Prayer Group and Organiza-
tions will be assigned monthly
Ushers
K.C. Thomas,
George M. Varkey,
Aleyamma Varughese
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Mission
Sean Thannickal,
Shyju Varughese,
Sajan Abraham
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Audio Video John Abraham (Joe) —
2025 Program and Sub-Committees
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Executive Committee 2025
Position Name Home Phone
Vicar / President Rev. John Philip (914) 450-3162
Vice President Mr. John Abraham (914) 772-8824
Secretary Mr. Sunil M. Varughese (845) 598-3994
Treasurer Mr. Biju P. Varughese (845) 596-0537
Accountant Mr. Ullas P. Thannickal (845) 300-5810
Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. M.J. George (914) 924-7774
Lay Leader - English Mr. Sean Thannickal (845) 499-8976
AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
Manhattan/NJ Mr. Uthup Varkey (201) 637-5890
Queens/LI Mr. T.P. Jacob (516) 554-1809
Rockland Mr. Varghese Oommen (845) 300-8153
Rockland Mr. Sunny P. Ninan (845) 634-4925
Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Cheruthone Mathai (203) 240-8510
Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Manoj T. Mathew (914) 229-1433
Yonkers East Mrs. Jessy Kuruvilla (914) 582-0710
Yonkers North Mr. K.C. Thomas (914) 374-7180
Yonkers West/South/Bronx Mr. Thomas John (914) 662-7535
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MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES
Sabha Mandalam Mr. Cherian Varughese (914) 316-2439
Diocesan Representatives Mrs. Sherly Thomas (914) 523-0535
Mr. Levan G Thomas (917) 406-1149
Mr. Samuel K. Samuel (914) 693 8490
ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Choir Mr. Joseph Oommen (914) 343-4652
Edavaka Mission Mr. John K. Abraham (845) 309-2965
Senior Citizen Fellowship Mr. George M. Varkey (845) 641-4754
Sevika Sangham Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese (914) 572-9173
Sunday School Mr. Sajan Abraham (917) 304-2121
Youth Fellowship Mr. Shyju Varughese (845) 461-4421
Young Family Fellowship Mr. John Abraham (914) 772-8824
Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Jishu Samuel (914) 690-4868
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Mrs. Liza Abraham (845) 641-1050
Dr. Varghese Abraham (914) 961-4405
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