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St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church
34 Morris Street
Yonkers, NY 10705
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Mar Thoma Church, NY
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NEWSLETTER VOL. XLV NO. 2
34 Morris Street, Yonkers, NY 10705
http://www.stthomasmtc.org
2025
Vicar / President:
Rev. John Philip
34 Morris St.
Yonkers NY 10705
Home (914) 376-6530
Cell (914) 450-3162
vicar@stthomasmtc.org
Secretary:
P.T.THOMAS
10 Carbery Ct
Pomona NY 10970
Ph: (845) 596-3030
Email: pt@ptthomas.net
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WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE
MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH OF MALABAR
Lectionary and the important days in the church calendar
Date Time Worship
Sun, Feb 2
9.30 AM
English Holy Communion Service
Live Stream available
Sun, Feb 9
9.30 AM
English Holy Communion Service
Live Stream available
Sun, Feb 16
9.30 AM
Malayalam Holy Communion Service
Live Stream available
Sun, Feb 23
9.30 AM
Malayalam Holy Communion Service
Live Stream Available
Day & Date Lessons Epistle-Gospels
Sun Feb 2
Medical Mission Sunday: Jesus who gives complete healing, Our Lord’s
entrance to the Temple
2Kgs 20:1-11
Heb 9:11-14
Jas 5:13-18
Mark 5:25-34
Sun Feb 9 Beginning of the 130th Session of Maramon Convention, God’s Sublime
Creation
Isa 40:12-26
Rom 8:19-25
Col 1:15-20
Matt 6:26-30
Sun Feb 16
Conclusion of the 130th Session of the Maramon Convention, Abundant
life through the experience of the Kingdom of God
Isa 11:1-9
Eph 3:16-21
1Cor 1:4-9
John 4:4-15
Sun Feb 23
Reorganization of life to experience the Kingdom of God
Ezek 36:24-31
Eph 4:17-24
1Pet 2:1-10
Luke 19:1-10
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Vicar/President Rev. John Philip (914) 450-3162
Vice President Mr. K.C. Thomas (914) 374-7180
Secretary Mr. P.T. Thomas (845) 596-3030
Treasurer Mr. Biju P. Varughese (845) 5960537
Accountant Mr. Ullas P Thannickal (845) 638-8075
Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. M J George (914) 924-7774
Lay Leader - English Mr. Sean Thannickal (845) 498-8976
AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
Manhattan/NJ Mr. Jacob M Varghese 201-481-3165
Queens/LI Mr. T P Jacob (516) 365-3750
Rockland Mr. M.C. Chacko. 845) 356-1848
Rockland Mr. Varghese E Oommen (845) 353-1369
Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Thankachan Geevarghese (914) 939-0282
Upper Westchester/CT Dr. Geevarghese Kochumman (914) 629-7341
Yonkers East Mr. Thomas V Varghese (914) 661-6095
Yonkers North Mr. K C Thomas (914) 963-3499
Yonkers South/West/
Bronx Mr. M J George (914) 376-7185
MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES
Sabha Mandalam Mr. Cheriyan Varughese (914) 965-0969
Diocesan Representatives Mrs. Sherly Thomas (516) 796-2672
Mr. Levan G Thomas (917) 406-1149
Mr. Samuel K Samuel (914) 693-8490
ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Choir Mr. Danny Eapen (914) 338-6708
Edavaka Mission Mr. K G Varghese . (914) 330-9672
Sr Citizens Fellowship Mr. George Varkey (845) 268-0812
Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Rachel Varghese (914) 330-9672
Sunday School Mr. Sajan Abraham (917) 304-2121
Youth Fellowship Mr. Shyju Varughese (845) 5960537
Young Family Fellowship Mr. Sunil Varughese (845) 598-3994
Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Sabu Joseph (914) 364–1850
AUDITORS
Mr. Thomas Oommen (516) 796-2672
Dr. Varghese Abraham (914) 961-4405
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2024
Position Full Name Home Phone
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Program Dates Conveners
Joint Committee
Retreat (Completed)
May 5 Secretary
Graduation
Recognition
(Completed)
June23 Sajan Abraham
Picnic
(Completed)
Sept 17 M J George
Sean Thannickal
Cheriyan Varughese
Senior Citizens Day
(Completed)
September 15
George Varkey
Retreat
(Completed)
September 20-22 T P Jacob
Sunil Varghese
Convention
(Completed)
October 10-13 K G Varghese
Thanksgiving
(Completed)
November 28
Samuel K Samuel
Cheriyan Varughese
Christmas Carol
Service
(Completed)
Dec 21
Sherly Thomas
Danny Eapen
Shyju Varughese
House Caroling
(Completed)
December Weekends
Sabu Joseph
Parish Day 2023
(Completed)
January 26, 2025
Secretary
Food Committee George Varkey
Biju P Varughese
Thomas Varghese
Mission
Ushers
Audio Video
Visual
Sabu Joseph
Sean Thannickal
PARISH ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2024
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Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The month
of February is truly blessed by our Church's Maramon Convention. I pray that
God will bless us in these days to participate in
the Convention through online media and listen
to the Word of God and be blessed. Let me
thank the convenor Mr..P T Thomas and all
who are participated and worked hard for the
success of our Parish day. The presence of
Westchester County Hon Executive Ken Jen-
kins and our Achen Rev. Abraham Sudeep
Oommen really honored our Parish. It was a
great blessing to be able to hold the English
Convention in connection with the Parish Day.
Thanks to Dr Vino Daniel for leadership. As we
entered into a new financial year, I request all
remaining organization to prepare for the gen-
eral body.
Let's thank God for the time of Great Lent.
We will begin our valiyanombu-great lent from
March 2nd, 2025. It is the most important
Lents in our Church. I humbly request you all
to kindly participate in this blessed service. Please try to arrange the Sandhya
Namaskaram (Lenten prayers) at our homes (6:30 pm), as this would be a great
witness to our young and future generations.
The first Sunday we meditate upon Jesus Christ who give complete healing and
observers as Medical Mission Sunday. Let's pray for all who related to medical
work. We all are called to partake in the healing ministry with Christ. Second
Sunday, we meditate upon God's Sublime Creation . A day to contemplate the
greatness of God's creation and the greatness of God's care, We should be very
grateful to God our Creator for these great blessings. The third week we meditate
upon Abundant Life Through the experience of kingdom of God. It is the experi-
ence of no harm or destruction, and every person will be filled with the
knowledge of God. Fourth Sunday we meditate upon Reorganization of life to
experience the kingdom of God. Zacchaeus' life always teaches the need to reor-
ganize life in order to experience the fullness of salvation.
It was a blessed experience for our youth fellowship to hold a winter retreat and I
appreciate all of our youth who participated and all the parents who encouraged
them to attend. We will have our Youth fellowship meeting every 4th Saturday
evening, I request all the members to participate and all the parents are requested
to encourage our children to take part in the fellowship. Kindly remind all of you
for your sincere cooperation in the charity work being done by our Yuvajana
Sakhyam and Senior Citizens Fellowship during these days. May Lord keep us all
in his might hands.
With Prayer
Rev. John Philip
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Youth Chaplain’s Message
Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - One True God! Amen.
Wow, it is already February! How quickly time is flying!
As the world emphasizes romantic love, it's a great opportunity for
Christians to focus on agape—God's unconditional, selfless love that
transcends emotions and embraces action.
In 1 Corinthians 13, St. Paul's description of love as being patient and
kind is truly a countercultural call to practice love that seeks others'
well-being. This love is not limited to moments of celebration or
aection but extends to those who are hard to love, like strangers,
enemies, and those with dierent opinions. Beloved, as we persevere
to embody this love, we discover ourselves evolving and motivated to
bring Christ into everything we do.
Amid a world filled with hostility and division, embodying this
Christlike love can serve as a powerful testimony. Uncomplicated acts
of kindness, listening with empathy, and speaking truth in love can-
not only recast relationships but also bring hope and positivity in the
face of hardship.
I then implore us all to see that this Valentine's season, let's be inten-
tional about reflecting God's love.
Here's a simple challenge for the days ahead:
1. Pray for Someone Dicult to Love – Lift someone who has hurt
or disagreed with you.
2. Commit to One Act of Unconditional Love – Show kindness with-
out expecting anything in return.
3. Encourage Someone – Share a word of armation or encourage-
ment with someone who might feel unseen.
May February inspire us to let God's love shape how we see and serve
others, especially as we wait on the verge of Great Lent. Through this,
we find reassurance and comfort in the ultimate love shown to us
through Jesus Christ, guiding us in our daily interactions and deci-
sions.
In Christ's Love,
JVarghese Achen
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2025
Position Full Name Home Phone
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Vicar/President Rev. John Philip (914) 450-3162
Vice President Mr. John Abraham (845) 634-9319
Secretary Mr. Sunil P. Varughese (845) 596-3030
Treasurer Mr. Biju P. Varughese (845) 5960537
Accountant Mr. Ullas P Thannickal (845) 638-8075
Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. M J George (914) 924-7774
Lay Leader - English Mr. Sean Thannickal (845) 498-8976
AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
Manhattan/NJ Mr. Uthup Varkey 201-637-5890
Queens/LI Mr. T P Jacob (516)365-3750
Rockland Mr. Sunny P Ninan (845) 596-0935
Rockland Mr. Varghese E Oommen (845) 353-1369
Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Cheruthone Mathai (203) 797-1076
Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Manoj Mathew (914) 229-1433
Yonkers East Mrs Jessy Kuruvilla (914) 661-6095
Yonkers North Mr. K C Thomas (914) 963-3499
Yonkers South/West/
Bronx Mr. Thomas John (914) 662-7535
MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES
Sabha Mandalam Mr. Cheriyan Varughese (914) 965-0969
Diocesan Representatives Mrs. Sherly Thomas (516) 796-2672
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) 426-2327
Sr Citizens Fellowship Mr. George Varkey (845) 268-0812
Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese (914) 378-8094
Sunday School Mr. Sajan Abraham (917) 304-2121
Youth Fellowship Mr. Shyju Varughese (845) 596 0537
Young Family Fellowship Mr. John Abraham (845) 634 9319
Yuvajana Sakhyam Mr. Jishu Samuel (914) 690–4868
AUDITORS
Mrs. Elizabeth Abraham (845) 634-9319
Dr. Varghese Abraham (914) 961-4405
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JAN ANSWERS AND WINNERS
Exodus :11 – 20
1.Elim(15:27)
2.Rameses to Sukkoth(12:37)
3.Gershom and Eliezer (18:2-4)
4.Tablets of the covenant law (16:34)
5.Highly regarded (11:3)
6.The people of Philistia(15:14)
7. Rephidim (17:8)
8.Image in the form of anything in heaven
above or on the earth beneath or in the waters
below.(20:4)
9. Seven days (12:15)
10. Shur (15:22)
January Winners
Sherly Vaidyan
Leelamma John
Thankamma John
Sosamma Varghese
Mariamma Thomas
Sosamma Abraham
Saramma Thankachan
Susan John
Mercy Rajan
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Please make it a priority to send your youth to these events. These
gatherings oer more than just activities; they’re valuable opportu-
nities for our children to connect with their faith, build lasting
friendships, and grow spiritually. Let’s give them the chance to ex-
perience the joy and purpose found in a life rooted in Christ. Your
encouragement and commitment make all the dierence in shaping
their journey with God and with our community.
📖 Combined Youth Fellowship Bible Study
When: Wednesday, February 12 & 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm
Where: Youth Chaplain’s Parsonage
Come ready for a night of spiritual growth, connection, and deep
discussion! All are invited, and we’d love for you to join us as we dive
into God’s Word together. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
📅 Monthly Parish Youth Fellowship Meetings
Monthly Parish Youth Fellowship Meetings are happening, and
they’re filled with activities to deepen our faith and friendships. For
more information, please reach out to your Parish Youth Fellowship
Secretary, who will have all the details. Let’s make the most of these
gatherings!
🎓 February College Visits – Let’s Fellowship in Christ!
Students! Join in on an opportunity to grow together, share life, and
encourage one another on campus! Your Youth Chaplain is excited to
join you for fellowship, support, and prayer. Whether you need a
break, a boost, or a few moments of community, we’re here for you.
Here’s where you can join us:
University of Connecticut (UConn): Date: February 4, 2025 Time: 4:00
pm - 6:00 pm
· Adelphi University: Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30
pm
· Hofstra University: Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00
pm
· University of Bualo: Date: February 12, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
· University at Albany: Date: February 18, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
· Stony Brook University: Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
· St. John’s University Date: TBD Time: TBD
Youth Fellowship HouseKeeping
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Area Date & Time Location
Manhattan/NJ Sat Feb 1 TBA
Yonkers East
Sat Feb 15
6PM
Via Zoom
Rockland
Sun Feb 16
5.30 PM
Via Zoom
Bronx/Yonkers
South and
West
Sun Feb 2
6.30 PM
M J and Celine George
109 Adler St South
Yonkers NY 10705
(914) 924 7774
Yonkers North
Sun, Feb 23
7 PM
Via Zoom
Upper
Westchester/
CT
Sat Feb 8
4 PM
Daniel P.K. Vaidyan
131 Harvard Drive Hartsdale, NY 10530.
Queens/LI
Sun Feb 9
6 PM
Via Zoom
Area Prayer Meetings
Senior Citizens Fellowship Meeting
will be held on Thursdays Feb 6th
and Feb 20th 2025 at 6:30 PM Via
Zoom.
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FEB BIBLE QUIZZ
Exodus :21 – 30
1.നായവിധിതിനകു എൊെയാ
വു?
2. സംവരിൽ ആചരിേ മൂ് ഉവൾ
ഏെതലാമാ?
3. ആെരയാ ജീവേനാെട വരു എ് പറയു?
4. എാ കാചയുവെര കുരുടാുകയും
നീതിമാാരുെട വാുകെള മറി കളകയും
െച?
5. കാമൃഗം കടികീറു മാംസം ആർാ ഇ
െകാടുേ?
6. ഒരു കാള ഒരു പുരുഷെനയും തീെയേയാ
കുിൊാൽ ആ കാളെയ എ് െചണം??
7. അഹേരാെറ പുതാർ ആെരലാമാ?
8. നിലവിളിെറ പാർശളിൽ നി് എത ശാഖ
പുറെടണം?
9. േശെൽ എ എത േഗരായാ?
10. തം െകാ് ഉാേു പിൽ എാ
മുദൊായി െകാേ?
1. What is put in the breastpiece?
2. What are the three festivals to be observed in the year?
3. Who should not be allow to live?
4. What blinds the seeing and twists the words of the inno-
cent ?
5.To whom shall the meat of an animal torn by wild beast be
thrown ?
6. If a bull gores a man or a woman to death , what should be
done with the bull?
7.Who are the sons of Aaron?
8. How many branches should extend from the sides of the
lamp?
9. How much gerahs a Shekel ?
10. What should be engraved as a seal on a plate made of
gold?
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Manhattan/New Jersey
Mr. Manu Thomas & Mrs. Sunitha Punnoose 11
327 Merritt Drive
Mr. Simon Ninan & Mrs. Reena Mary Ninan 12
829 Derius Drive
Mr. Uthup Varkey & Mrs. Joice Uthup 20
401 Madison Avenue
Queens/Long Island
Mr. John K. Mathew & Mrs. Mary John Mathew 3
23 Patriots Way
Mr. Kuruvilla T. Abraham & Mrs. Girly Abraham 18
Kuruvilla
1421 Alpha Street
Mr. Philip C. Varghese & Ms. Jibi Mary Raj 23
871 Abbott Street
Rockland
Mr. Koshy M. Thomas & Mrs. Sheeba Koshy 1
10 Sturbridge Court
Mr. Varghese E. Oommen & Mrs. Anitha V. 7
6 Mayfield Street
Mr. Vipin Mathew Varghese & Dr. Joselyn 8
2 Huffman Dr.
Mr. Simon Mathew & Mrs. Lovely Simon 20
5 Spruce Dr
Mr. Samuel E. Oommen & Mrs. Susamma Samuel 22
41 Mark Lane
Mr. George M. Varkey & Mrs. Achamma George 26
7 Lowerre Place
Yonkers East
Dr. Varghese Abraham & Mrs. Mariamma Abraham 10
138 Candlewood Drive
Mr. John P. Thomas & Mrs. Mariamma Thomas 19
31 Monrovia Blvd
Mr. Anil Kuruvilla & Mrs. Sajini Kuruvila 27
78 Amherst Drive
Yonkers North
Mr. Babu David & Mrs. Lizy David 4
1532 Nepperhan Ave
Mr. Monsey Varghese & Mrs. Lissy Varghese 7
26 Emerald Street
FEB WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
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Organizational Meetings
Event Date & Time Location
Friday Prayer
Fri, Feb 1
10.00 am
TBA
Friday Prayer
Fri, Feb 8
10:00 am
TBA
Friday Prayer
Fri, Feb 15
10:00 am
TBA
Friday Prayer
Fri, Feb 22
10:00 am
TBA
Friday Prayer
Fri, Feb 29
10:00 am
TBA
Joint Prayer Meeting Sevika Sanghom and
Edavaka Mission
Three Day Lent
February 10: Beginning of three-day
Lent: Repentance
February 11: Three-day Lent: Transfor-
mation
February 12: Three day Lent ; The
redemption of all creation
February 13: Conclusion of three-day
Lent: Celebration of redemption
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Bronx/Yonkers South/West
Mr. Albin Jose 89 Travers Ave 6
Ms. Chinnu Jacob 80 Riverdale Ave, Apt #3G 9
Mrs. Annamma Thomas 46 Leroy Avenue 11
Ms. Anu Joseph 46 Bryant Road 13
Mr. Thomas Cherian 5020 Goodridge Ave 15
Mr. Ethan Varghese Thomas 68 Linn Ave, 15
Mr. Joel Thomas 15 Intervale Place 15
Mrs. Susan Reji 15 Intervale Place 20
Mrs. Annakutty Joseph 46 Bryant Road 23
Mrs. Roji Joseph 12 Stokes Rd Unit 2B 24
Mr. Jobin Varghese John 172 Vrendenburgh Ave. 27
Rockland
Shreya Sabu 105 N Harrison Ave 2
Mrs. Jessy S. Samuel 41 Mark Lane 4
Mrs. Anu Mary Shyam 21 Tamar Drive 4
Mr. Marvin Mathew 20 Corinthian Drive 5
Mr. Nevin John 86 Susan Drive 7
Ms. Rebecca Ray Abraham 4 Trotters Trail 9
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas 713 Abbey Ln 9
Mr. Jaison P. Sunny 128 East Phillips Hill Rd. 10
Mr. Shawn Mammen 2 Tiffin Lane 11
Ms. Mikayla Marie Kalita 6 Walnut Ct 13
Mr. Simon Mathew 5 Spruce Dr 14
Mr. Mano K. Mathew 37 Headden Drive 14
Ms. Saneeta Ann Monzy 12 Edison Court, Apt G 17
Mr. Bonney Varghese 112 RENEE LANE 22
Mr. Binny Mathew Thomas 86 TOWNLINE RD 22
Mrs. Lilly S. Mathew 20 Corinthian Drive 25
Mr. Bino Chacko 137 Lake Region Blvd 26
Mr. Shaji Mammen 2 Tiffin Lane 26
Mr. Richard James Kalita 6 Walnut Ct 27
Gabriel Sujin Samuel 5 Spruce Drive 29
Upper Westchester/CT
Mr. Dylan M. Thomas 8 Sherbrooke Road 2
Mr. Kavi Philip Abraham 20 Harriman Keep 3
Mrs. Mariamma Koshy 7 Bonnie Meadow Rd 3
Ms. Angela Manoj Mathew 5 Wayne Way 6
Dr. Deepti Paulose 1 Walnut Ave 9
Mr. Danny Jose 40 Evarts Ave 14
Mr. Deepak Danny John 39 Brookland Farms Road 22
Ms. Normani Reni Jones 4037 Bruner Ave. 23
FEB BIRTHDAYS
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FEB BIRTHDAYS
Upper Westchester/CT (contd from previous page)
Mr. Vanchikal J Kurian 20 Paradise Dr 26
Mrs. Saramma Thankachen 67 Sylvan Road 26
Mr. John Kurian 1822 Morris Lane 27
Mrs. Shiji M. Thomas 8 Sherbrooke Road 27
Andrew Varghese Abraham 6 Glen Avenue 29
Vicar
Ms. Aaralyn Thankam John 34 Morris st 27
Yonkers East
Mrs. Eliana Lynn Vaidian 309 Ovid Dr 4
Mrs. Mariamma Jacob 16 June Street 20
Mrs. Leelamma John 130 Heights Drive 25
Yonkers North
Ms. Sarah George 105 Midland Terrace 7
Mrs. Aleyamma Mathai 201 Shonnard Terrace 13
Mr. Elijah D. George 1117 Nepperhan Ave, 1st Floor 15
Mrs. Annamma Abraham 2936 Starview Lane 26
Dr. Binil T. Varghese 107 Westminster Drive 27
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STMTC 44TH PARISH DAY
Our 44th parish day was celebrated on Sunday January
26, 2025 immediately after the Holy Counion Service
celebrated by Rev. Sudeep Abraham Oommen. Two days
prior to the parish day, we held an English Convention in
which the notable Physician Dr Vino Abraham was the
main speaker. Our Achen presided over the meeting and
both Rev. Sudeep Abraham Oommen and Dr Vino Daniel
gave messages. Westchester County Executive Hon Ken
Jenkins was the special guest of honor during the parish
day celebration. Our Choir and our young children sang
beautiful songs during the parish day. A power point
showing the history of our church was also presented.
