NEWSLETTER VOL. XLV NO. 7
Vicar: Rev. John Philip [[email protected]]
Secretary: Mr. Sunil M. Varughese [[email protected]]
Trustees: Biju P. Varughese / Ullas P. Thannickal [stmtc[email protected]]
2025
July
NEW YORK
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Dear Parishioners,
Greetings to you in the name of Triune God. Let's
thank God for all the blessings that we have received
in the month of June.
May the Lord give us a beautiful summer in the com-
ing days. On July 3rd we celebrate St. Thomas Day.
We should commemorate the belief and legacy of the
founder of our Malankara Mar Thoma Church, St.
Thomas.
The first Sunday of July (6th July) we observe as "tithe offering" Sunday, we
meditate on the theme ' the Life for the Creator'. As we experience countless
blessings from God, we should be grateful to God, and we should share our
resources for the spreading of the Gospel of our Creator. We should be able
to spend our time, talents and wealth for the glory of our Creator.
2nd Sunday we observe as Clergy Sunday and Meditate upon Jesus: icon of
ordained Ministry. May Lord bless all our clergy to be very blessed ministers
in his Vineyard. On the third Sunday we meditate on the Holy Baptism: Unit-
ing with Christ. We should be able to live with the deep conviction that all of
us who have been baptized to conform with the death and resurrection of
Christ. On fourth Sunday we meditate on 'Training for the ministry of the
kingdom of God'. For a better effect we should be trained for the ministry of
the kingdom of God. We should be trained our body and mind according to
the values of the kingdom of God.
I congratulate all our students who successfully completed their courses and
graduated last month. May God bless their future with His abundant mercy.
Again I would like to remind that , we have to strengthen our prayer meetings
in person. I remind you all to uphold the Diocesan Family Conference, which
will be held from July 3 to 6, in our prayers. Our organizations jointly organiz-
ing a tour to Noah's Ark at Kentucky and some other spots, on August 19,20,
& 21, 50 people can participate in it, for more details can contact Mrs. Elsy
Jube (Convenor ), Mr. Thankachan Geevarghese (Edavaka Mission Treasur-
er ).
May Almighty bless us all with all His goodness.
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!
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Summer is upon us! And with it come beach days, family
vacations, weddings, BBQs, work mixers, late night outings,
lazy Sundays, and just about every kind of gathering we can
think of... and let us be honest, maybe a few creative excuses,
too!. But in the midst of these joyful moments, we must be
reminded of something deeply important:
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The
spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — St. Matthew 26:41
These words of our Lord, spoken in the Garden of Gethsemane, lead us to reflect on two
simple, yet vital truths:
1. Do Not Try to Do this Alone
When Jesus said, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak,” He was not condemning His
disciples—He was naming a reality that all of us face. Left to our own strength, we are
prone to distraction, temptation, and spiritual fatigue. That is why Jesus first told them:
“Watch and pray.”
We are not meant to walk this journey of faith alone. Nor does God expect us to walk this
life's journey by ourselves. Rather, He lovingly equips us with His Word, His holy sacra-
ments, and the fellowship of the Church to help us trim away all that keeps us from Him.
It’s easy to get caught up in our own plans, thinking we can manage everything. But doing
so leads to exhaustion—and ultimately, failure. The Lord knows our weaknesses. What He
desires is our willingness to turn to Him, to trust Him, and to lean on His strength each
day.
2. Do Not Give Up
Jesus’ words also remind us that failure and weariness are part of the journey. We will
stumble. The flesh will at times overpower the spirit. And in those moments, the evil one
rejoices—because discouragement leads to spiritual paralysis.
But hear this, beloved: Christ’s response to our weakness is not condemnation—it is com-
passion. Just as He told the woman caught in sin, “Go, and sin no more,” He calls us to
acknowledge, repent, confess, and keep moving forward towards Him.
The lure of comfort, complacency, and self-gratification is powerful. But with God’s grace
and a spirit of persistence, we can overcome it. As we read in St. Matthew 17:21, when
Jesus freed the boy possessed by evil spirits, He revealed that these battles are only won
through prayer and fasting.
So, during this season of heatwaves, yes let us go to weddings, the BBQs, beach days, and
family gatherings, all of it; enjoying the blessings of community and creation. But in all
these moments, be called to love and celebrate differently. Be present with a heart full of
joy and anchored in Christ. Let us watch and pray. Let us be comforters to those who are
weary. Let us fast, meditate on God’s Word, and shift from self-centeredness to God-
centeredness. In doing so, we will discover strength, joy, and deep spiritual renewal, even in
the midst of this summer season. Wishing you all a great Summer, and for the days ahead.
May the grace of our Lord continue to guide us and uphold us in every season. Amen.
Yours in Christ,
JVarghese Achen
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Date Time Worship
Sun, Jul 6 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
English Divine Service
Tithe Offering Sunday – Life for the Creator
(Fourth Sunday after Pentecost)
Sun, Jul 13 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
English Holy Communion Service
Clergy Sunday – Jesus Christ: Icon of Ordained
ministry (Fifth Sunday after Pentecost)
Sun, Jul 20 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
Malayalam Holy Communion Service
Holy Baptism: Uniting with Christ
(Sixth Sunday after Pentecost)
Sun, Jul 27 9:30 am
Praise & Worship
Malayalam Holy Communion Service
Training for the Ministry of the Kingdom of
God (Seventh Sunday after Pentecost)
Worship Service Schedule
Lectionary
Date Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Epistle Gospel
Sun, Jul 6
Mal 3:5-12 Phil 4:10-20 2 Cor 8:1-15 Mark 12:41-44
Sun, Jul 13
Ezek 33:1-9 1 Pet 5:1-11 Eph 4:7-16 Matt 9:35-38
Sun, Jul 20
Josh 3 Acts 18:1-11 Rom 5:20-6:8 John 3:1-8
Sun, Jul 27
Dan 1:1-15 Acts 28:17-30 2 Tim 2:1-13 John 8:31-36
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Area Date Location
Manhattan/
New Jersey
Sat, Jul 5
No Prayer
Diocesan Family Conference
Bronx /
Yonkers
South / West
Sun, Jul 6
No Prayer
Diocesan Family Conference
Upper
Westchester/
Connecticut
Sat, Jul 12
4:00 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Koshy
315 7th Ave, Pelham, NY
Queens/
Long Island
Sun, Jul 13
No Prayer
Yonkers East
Sat, Jul 19
6:30 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Shaji Eapen
70 Juana St, Yonkers, NY
Rockland
Sun, Jul 20
6:30 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Abey Cherian
27 Hemptor Rd, New City, NY
Yonkers
North
Sun, Jul 27
6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Area Prayer Meetings
Message from the Trustees
• 5 months accounts was e-mailed and posted on bulletin board,
please review and let Trustees know if any discrepancies.
• 1st Half of year completed, please submit subscription dues.
Send money via
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to:
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Trustees
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Date Location
Fri, Jul 4
No Prayer
Diocesan Family Conference
Fri Jul 11
10:00 AM
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. John
46 Leroy Ave, Yonkers, NY
Fri, Jul 18
10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Fri, Jul 25
10:00 AM
Mr. & Mrs. N.J. Mathai
201 Shonnard Terrace, Yonkers NY
Sevika Sangham & Edavaka Mission
Senior Citizens Fellowship
Date Location
Thu, Jul 3
No Prayer
Diocesan Family Conference
Thu, Jul 17
6:30 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Date Location
Mr. & Mrs. Sabu Joseph
105 N. Harrison Ave, Congers, NY
Sat, Jul 26
5:00 PM
Noah’s Ark
Aug 19, 20, 21
Adults: $600 | Under 10: $300
For More information Contact:
Convener: Mrs. Elsy Jube
Edavaka Mission Treasurer: Mr. Thankachen Geevarghese
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Sunday School
Obituary
Date Location
Sat, Jul 12 To Be Announced
Youth Fellowship
Mrs. Mariamma Varghese (91), the mother of our former Vicar,
Rev. Johnson Varghese and wife of Late Mr. A.V. Varghese, Pulick-
al Cottage Venmoney, passed away on June 18, 2025. Funeral ser-
vices were held at Venmoney Zehion Marthoma church on June 25,
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.”
Pslalm 34:18
Date Location
Aug 14-17
Junior / Senior Conference
St. John’s University, Queens, NY
Theme: “The Encounter”
Aug 6-10
STMTC VBS at Church
34 Morris St, Yonkers, NY
Theme: “Be Magnified”
Sep 27
8:00 AM
Talent Festival 2025
Long Island Mar Thoma Church
2350 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY
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June Bible Quiz Winners
1. Annamma Mathew
2. Susan John
3. Sosamma Varghese
4. Mercy Rajan
5. Saramma Thankachan
6. Mariamma Thomas
7. Sosamma Abraham
8. Sherly Vaidyan
June Bible Quiz Answers
1. Jahaz (21:23)
2. The field of Zophim on the top
of Pisgah (23:14)
3. Phinehas (25:11,12)
4. Er and Onan (26:19)
5. Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah
and Tirzah (26:33)
6. 7days
7. Day of sound of trumpets
(29:1)
8. These are the words of Balak
the son of Zippor. "you" refers
Balaam the son of Beor.(22:4-6)
9. 3 times (24:10)
10. Ashur and Eber (24:24)
Bible Quiz Questions
Numbers: 30-36
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1. Until whose death must the one accused of murder, unintentionally killed a person stay
in the city of refuge ?
2. Who did Zelophehad's daughters marry?
3. How many cities were to be given to the Levites from the Israelite's pasturlands?
4. Who were appointed from the tribe of Ephraim to divide the inheritance of the children
of Israel in the land of Canaan?
5. Where were the twelve springs and 70 palm trees?
6. Where did Aaron die?
7. Who has the authority to confirm or to nullify any vow a wife makes or any sworn
pledge to deny herself ?
8. Which Midianite kings were killed in the battle?
9. What did Phinehas have with him when he went to war?
10. Whose children, wives, livestock, and animals were lived in the cities of Gilead?
Bible Quiz Questions ...
BIBLE QUIZ - PARISH PICNIC
Bible Quiz portions for Church Picnic on August 30th at Haverstraw
Bay Park will be taken from the books of:
Judges and 1 Corinthians
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Bronx/Yonkers South/West
Mr. M. J. George 109 Alder Street 5
Mr. George A. Koshy 4 Gateway #2D 7
Mrs. Linto Samuel 9 Woodlands Ave 8
Mr. Jishu Samuel 9 Woodlands Ave 9
Mrs. Mariamma Joseph 30 Leroy Place 14
Ms. Jovina Thomas 15 Intervale Place 18
Mr. Thomas John 34 Morris Street 30
Rev. John Philip 34 Morris Street 31
Manhattan/New Jersey
Mr. Damien John Varghese 1758 W 5th St 2
Ms. Nicole Achamma Easo 701 Plympton Street 8
Ms. Jelinda Mariam Easo 257 Bradley Ave. 12
Mrs. Saritha Koshy 33 Third Avenue 16
Leah Beth Koshy 33 Third Avenue 18
Mr. Koiprathu John Mathew 59 Highview Ave. 20
Mr. David Joseph Mathews 10 Freeman St 21
Queens/Long Island
Dr. Malini Susan George 8356 249th Street 5
Ms. Asha Evelyn Jacob 49 Gary Road 13
Ms. Aleena Grace Thomas 8 Locust Lane 31
Rockland
Mrs. Sophia Baby George 36 Renfrew Road 2
Selah Ann Sabu 105 N Harrison Ave 4
Mr. Robin A. Simon 5 Spruce Dr 6
Mrs. Aleyamma Chacko 8 Flint Drive 7
Mr. Shyam Joseph 21 Tamar Drive 14
Sienna Kelly Raveendran 26 N De Baun Ave Unit 308 18
Keziah Rachel Koshy 9 Dade Rd 19
Elizabeth Alice Kurian 29 Rosewood Drive 24
Mr. Abraham P. Jacob 5 Allison Cir 28
Mr. Abey Cherian 3 Stern Place 29
Mr. Xavier David Abraham 488 Strawtown Road 30
Mr. John K. Abraham 32 Eckerson Lane 30
Mr. John John P. O. Box 341 30
July Birthdays
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Mr. Sunil M. Varughese 24 Reginald Drive 31
Upper Westchester/CT
Bryson Michael Chacko 52 High Street 3
Dr. Tina Thomas 19 Drake Lane 12
Mrs. Sherly Vaidyan 131 Harvard Drive 23
Ms.Kripa Abraham 18 Bradhurst Ave 24
Mrs. Annamma Mathew 6 Glen Ave 24
Mr. Thomas Kurian 10 Dartmouth Terrace 26
Mrs. Mariamma Varghese 2 Mountain Farms Road 31
Yonkers East
Mrs. Susy Vaidian 222 Roundhill Drive 7
Mr. John Mathew 199 Longview Terrace 14
Ms. Jennifer Joseph 189 Round Hill Drive 15
Ms. Jesenia Ann Mathew 199 Longview Terrace 16
Mrs. Shyla Varghese 214 Grandview Blvd 22
Mr. Johnson P. Chacko 5 Sandhauge Drive 24
Kezia Thomas 9 Dugan Lane 31
Yonkers North
Mrs. Aleyamma Thomas 107 Westminster Drive 5
Mr. Jikku John Samuel 63 Price Street 8
Mr. Mathew V. Zacharia 11 Lake View Ave, 9
Mr. Raju George 194 Osmun Place 10
Mrs. Shiby Elizabeth George 1117 Nepperhan Ave, 1st Floor 12
Ms. Kristen Cheriyan 5 Via Trenta Court 19
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Zacharia 11 Lake View Ave, 19
Ms. Selene Robin 37 Montrose Road 22
Mr. N. J. Mathai 201 Shonnard Terrace 25
Abigail A Zacharia 11 Lake View Ave 26
Mrs. Salamma George 105 Midland Terrace 30
July Birthdays
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Bronx/Yonkers South/West
Mr. M. J. George & Mrs. Celine George 15
109 Alder Street
Mr. Mathew George & Mrs. Annamma Mathew 15
2786 Bainbridge Ave., Apt. 3E
Mr. Joseph Thomas & Mrs. Aleyamma Varghese 18
89 Travers Ave
Mr. Thomas P. John & Mrs. Annamma Thomas 21
46 Leroy Avenue
Mr. Johnson Varghese & Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson 24
80 Riverdale Ave, Apt 11L
Mr. Jishu Samuel & Mrs. Linto Samuel 27
9 Woodlands Ave
Manhattan/New Jersey
Mr. Samuel Easo & Mrs. Ancy Veny Easo 22
257 Bradley Ave.
Mr. Varghese Easo & Mrs. Mini Easo 23
701 Plympton Street
Dr. Koshy Koshy Jr. & Mrs. Saritha Koshy 31
33 Third Avenue
Queens/Long Island
Dr. Jerry Thomas & Mrs. Sherry John 15
19 Richfield St
Rockland
Mr. John John & Mrs. Sherry John 2
P. O. Box 341
Mr. Koshy Abraham & Mrs. Sally Abraham 4
21 New Haven Ave.
Mr. Blessen Kurian & Mrs. Anissa Susan Kurian 9
29 Rosewood Drive
Mr. Jomy Mathew & Mrs. Nisha Mathai 9
576 ROUTE 304
Mr. Mathew Varghese & Mrs. Marykutty Mathew 13
280 Cottage Rd
Mr. Jofy Thomas & Mrs. Sijimole Koshy 14
248 Betsy Ross Dr
Mr. Sabu George & Mrs. Jeny Sabu 15
4 Michael Drive
Mr. Shaji Mammen & Mrs. Mariamma Shaji 17
2 Tiffin Lane
July Wedding Anniversary
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Mr. Biju P. Varughese & Mrs. Annie Varughese 17
3 Blithe Ct.
Mr. Binu K. Abraham & Mrs. Saramma Binu 21
22 Old Brick Road
Mr. Aju Daniel & Mrs. Leena Daniel 25
72 Old Middletown Rd
Mr. Sunny P. Ninan & Mrs. Rachel Mathew 26
128 East Phillips Hill Rd.
Mr. P. M. John & Mrs. Anamma John 26
73 Oakland Place
Mr. Thomas M. Thomas & Mrs. Valsamma Thomas 28
112 Renee Lane
Upper Westchester/CT
Mr. Abraham Koshy & Mrs. Joyce Abraham 4
315 7th Avenue
Mr. Pallickal Kuruvilla Easo & Mrs. Leelamma Kuruvilla 16
5 Overhill Road
Mr. Philip Kayalvarathu & Mrs. Beena Philip 22
11 Hillandale Ave
Yonkers East
Mr. Johnson P. Chacko & Mrs. Densy Johnson 6
5 Sandhauge Drive
Mr. Varghese A. Thomas & Mrs. Mary Varghese 22
108 Cook Avenue
Dr. Wilson John & Mrs. Darly John 25
35 Linda Lane
Mr. Shaji Eapen & Mrs. Jenymol Shaji 29
70 Juana Street
Yonkers North
Mr. Mathew Varghese & Mrs. Sosamma Mathew 3
15 Bretton Rd
Mrs. Mary Koshy & Mr. Koshy Koshy 3
355 Marlborough Road
Mr. George Yohannan & Mrs. Salamma George 6
105 Midland Terrace
Mr. Thomas Mathew & Mrs. Alice Susan Thomas 19
65 Curtis Lane
Mr. Libin C. John & Mrs. Soumya Ann Mathews 29
15 Bretton Road
July Wedding Anniversary
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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
Organizational Picnic
(Senior Citizens, Edavaka
Mission, Sevika Sangham)
Organizational
Representatives
Sat, August 16th
Ridge Road Park
Parish Picnic
Sunny P. Ninan,
Varghese E. Oommen
Sat, August 30th
Haverstraw Bay Park
Parish Convention John K. Abraham Sep 18, 19, 20, 21
Senior Citizens
Recognition
George M. Varkey
October
Recognize those over age 70
Parish Retreat T.P. Jacob October
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
AUDITORS
Mrs. Liza Abraham (845) 641-1050
Mr. Jacob M. Varghese (201) 384-0041
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