NEWSLETTER VOL. XLVI NO. 5
Secretary: Mr. John Abraham [secretary@stmtcny.org]
stthomasmtcny.org
May 2026
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Lectionary
Date 1
st
Lesson 2
nd
Lesson Epistle Gospel
Sun,
May 3, 2026
Jer 31:1-6 Eph 3:14-19 1John 1:1-10 John 21:15-19
Sun,
May 10, 2026
Isa 41:8-13 Heb 13:1-8 Eph 2:1-10 Matt 28:16-20
Thu,
May 14, 2026
2Kgs 2:9-14 Acts 1:1-11 Eph 4:1-10 Luke 24:44-53
Sun,
May 17, 2026
Ezek 36:25-29 Rom 8:1-11 Gal 5:16-26 John 14:15-21
Sunday,
May 24, 2026
1Kgs 19:11-18 Acts 13:1-12 Acts 2:1-13 John 20:19-23
Sunday,
May 31, 2026
Isa 48:12-17 Eph 1:3-14 Rom 1:1-10 John 3:8-16
5/1/2026 May Day
5/3/2026
Bhoo - Bhavana Dana Prasthanam;
Metropolitan’s Fund Walk with Christ in Passionate Love
5/10/2026 Risen Christ: Assurance of everlasting presence
5/14/2026
Ascension of our Lord – Ascended Christ:
Unseen, not absent
5/17/2026 Holy Spirit: The Lord and giver of life
5/24/2026
Pentecost: Divine voice in a noisy world;
Sacred Music Sunday
5/31/2026 Trinity: The divine communion of love
Important Days
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Date Time Worship
May 3
rd
930 AM English Holy Communion Service
May 10
th
9:00 AM English Holy Communion Service
May 17
th
9:30 AM Malayalam Holy Communion Service
May 24
th
9:30 AM Malayalam Holy Communion Service
May 31
st
9:30 AM
Praise & Worship
English Holy Communion Service
Worship Service Schedule
Area Prayer
Area
Date &
Time
Location
Upper
Westchester/CT
Saturday
May, 9
04:00 PM
Cancelled
Yonkers East
(Central Ave)
Saturday
May, 16
06:30 PM
Mr. Mathew John
16 Simpson Place,
Yonkers, NY
(914) 346-5859
Rockland
Sunday
May, 17
06:30 PM
Mrs. Rosamma K. Mathew
37 Headden Drive,
Spring Valley, NY
Yonkers North
(Broadway)
Sunday
May, 24
06:30 PM
Mr. N. J. Mathai
201 Shonnard Terrace,
Yonkers, NY
(914) 376-3010
The RAC felicitation meeting planned in honor of
Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Suffragan Metropolitan
on Saturday May 9th is cancelled.
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Dearly Beloved in Christ/ My dear St. Thomasians….
Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ.
With a heart full of gratitude to God, I write to you as
I prepare to assume charge, along with my family, at St. Thomas Mar
Thoma Church, New York. I consider this not merely a transfer, but a
sacred calling entrusted by the Lord, who in His wisdom appoints His
servants for the building up of His Church (Ephesians 4:11–13).
At the outset, I give thanks to God for the blessed and faithful ministry
of Rev. John Philip Achen and Ansa Kochamma. Through their dedi-
cated service over the past years, the parish has been strengthened both
spiritually and in its common life. We praise God for their commit-
ment, shepherding, and the fruits borne through their ministry.
As we come to this beloved parish, we do so with great hope, yet with
humility and reverence. Christian ministry is not about authority, but
about servanthood—following the model of our Lord who came “not to
be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). Therefore, I come not as one
above, but as a fellow pilgrim in faith, called to walk together with you
in the journey of discipleship.
The Church, as the Body of Christ, is a living and growing organism.
Our calling is to remain rooted in Christ (John 15:5), so that we may
bear fruit in every aspect of life—worship, fellowship, witness, and
service. In a world that is rapidly changing, the mission of the Church
remains constant: to proclaim the Gospel, nurture believers, and extend
Christ’s love to all.
It is my earnest prayer that together we may:
* Deepen our spiritual life through meaningful worship and sacramen-
tal life
* Strengthen our fellowship as one family in Christ
* Engage actively in mission and outreach, being a light in the commu-
nity
* Nurture the younger generation in faith and commitment
Ministry is always a shared calling. I humbly request your prayers, sup-
port, and cooperation as we begin this new
Vicar’s Message
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chapter together. Let us seek God’s guid-
ance in all that we do, so that our parish may
continue to grow as a vibrant witness to His Kingdom.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fel-
lowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all as we journey forward in faith.
With prayers and love,
Rev. Jubin Varghese (Achen)
Vicar
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Dear St. Thomas family,
Greetings to each of you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ.
It is with immense joy that I write to you, addressing you all even be-
fore we reach there. The United States of America, a place home to you
all and million others, a land that continues to be one of the most
sought after places with regard to higher education, good income and
top quality of life, as well as a country not easily accessible to all aspir-
ants......amidst all this, here we come.
God chose us, blessed us with this opportunity to learn, travel, eat and
live in the American soil with the Thomasians of Yonkers and I am
grateful to God for this. I truly believe that every place is a new chap-
ter, every experience is a new lesson, every person is a new story and
every culture is a new rhythm of life and I am looking forward to mak-
ing the best of all this.
Dear parishioners, as we prepare to take up the new mission entrusted
to us, I request your sincere prayers and support for Achen, our kids
Ronel and Rebecca and myself. Let us grow together in faith and spirit-
uality. May the Lord enable us to be instruments in the making of His
Kingdom. May the Holy Spirit keep each of us safe and sound.
Looking forward to meeting each of you in person.
Thank you
Tessy Kochamma
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Youth Chaplain’s Corner
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
one true God. Amen.
Dearly beloved in Christ, read with me the following
verse:
"And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusa-
lem with great joy."
— Luke 24:52 (NRSV)
These words come at a striking moment in the Gos-
pel. Jesus has just ascended, and the disciples are left gazing into an empty
sky. The One they had followed, learned from, and relied upon is no longer
physically before them. By all appearances, this should have been a moment
marked by uncertainty, even loss.
And yet, Scripture tells us something unexpected. They return to Jerusalem
with great joy.
This is not the joy of having everything resolved or clearly understood. It is
the joy that comes from trust, from confidence in what Jesus has promised,
even when the path ahead is not yet visible.
That tension is one many of us know well. This season of the year often brings
transition. Some are finishing studies, others are stepping into new beginnings,
and many are simply waiting without clear direction. Even expected change
can feel unsettling. The ground shifts, and with it comes uncertainty about
what lies ahead.
Yet moments like these are not without purpose. Scripture and history both
remind us that what appears uncertain to us is often the very place where God
is at work. On May 5th, 1862, a small and under-resourced Mexican army
faced overwhelming odds at Puebla. By every expectation, defeat seemed cer-
tain, and yet they held their ground and prevailed. What seemed impossible
became a moment of unexpected victory.
The disciples stood in a similar place. With Jesus no longer physically present,
it looked like the end. But He had already given them a promise: "You will
receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you" (Acts 1:8). What
seemed like an ending was, in truth, a beginning. God often works this way. In
seasons where the future feels unclear, He is already at work beyond what we
can see.
Because of this, the question is not simply what lies ahead, but how we re-
spond in the present. When life feels uncertain, our instinct is to do more and
to hold tighter. Yet faith calls us into a different posture. Rest is not weakness;
it is trust. Paul reminds us in Ephesians that Christ is raised and reigning above
all things. The ascended Jesus is not distant. He is present and at work, even
now. Because of this, we are not carrying the future on our own.
The disciples understood this in a profound way. They did not respond to the
Ascension with panic. They returned in worship. They waited together. Their
stillness was not passivity, but confidence in the promise they had received.
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So as we navigate seasons of change, we are
invited to reflect more deeply: How are we holding what is uncertain?
Where are we gripping tightly when we are being called to trust?
We may not have clear answers, but we are not without God's presence.
The same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work even now.
And so, we return to what grounds us. We return to prayer, to worship,
and to one another. In doing so, we discover that even when the ground
shifts, God remains steady, and by His grace, we are able to move for-
ward with quiet joy.
With Prayers
J Varghese Achen
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HOUSE KEEPING
1. Combined Youth Fellowship Bible Study
We will gather for Bible Study at the Youth Chaplain's Parsonage at 7:30 PM on May 6
and 20, 2026. These gatherings are designed to be under one hour and offer a time of
prayer, growth, and connection for our youth and young adults. Light refreshments will
be provided. All are encouraged to attend.
2. Authenticity Retreat
This Biblical Wellness Retreat for young adults (ages 21 and older), centered on the
theme Authenticity, will take place from May 28 to 31, 2026, at Camp of the Woods in
Speculator, NY. The retreat will be led by Rev. Larry Varghese and Roshin Kochamma.
Please keep this retreat in your prayers.
3. NERYF Fifth Sunday Holy Qurbana
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the NERYF Fifth Sunday Holy Qurbana is
hosted by St. Andrew's Mar Thoma Church, 58 Crescent Pl, Yonkers NY 10704. The
Holy Qurbana will be celebrated by Rev. Christopher Phil Daniel, NERYF Centre B
President, and the message will be delivered by Mr. Robin Varughese, NERYF Secre-
tary. We encourage all youth and families to attend this special gathering of worship
and connection. Please carpool with your parish youth Fellowship. Sunday School
teachers, grandparents and parents, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring your
youth participate in this blessed day
4. MTC Urban Mission
This year's Urban Mission will take place on July 18-23, 2026 in Philadelphia. It will be
a meaningful opportunity to serve, connect, and live out our faith together. Additional
details will be shared through the NERYF Instagram account.
5. Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference (DYFC)
The DYFC will be held from Thursday to Sunday July 23-26, 2026, at Ascension Mar
Thoma Church in Philadelphia. The theme is "Corrected Not Canceled," based on He-
brews 12:5–6, with Rev. Mack Brandon as the main speaker. All youth are encouraged
to attend. For registration and more information, please visit DYFC2026.org.
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Warm welcome to St Thomas Family
Jubin Achen, Tessa Kochamma Ronel and Rebecca
Rev. Jubin Varghese, son of Late Mr. Varghese George & Mrs. Mari-
amma Varghese, Kannammmalil Family, is from Anaprampal Mar
Thoma Church , Edathua. Achen completed BD from Bishop’s College
Kolkata. Achen served in NorthEast India, Madhya Pradesh ( Principal
of CBSESchool), Ahmedabad MTC and Vikhroli MTC Mumbai.
Kochamma, Tessy K Titus (MSc. Bed) is the daughter of Mr. K A Ti-
tus & Mrs. Rosamma Titus from Kolkata Mar Thoma Church.
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Building Fund
All families are requested to contribute $1,100 for the upcoming
Capital Improvement work. Please submit your contributions to
the Trustees
via Check
or
Zelle
to:
PARISH PICNIC
Save the Date
AUGUST 15, 2026
Venue:
SAXON WOOD PARK
Pavilion A
500 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY
Youth Fellowship
Youth fellowship will be hosting the annual youth retreat this summer
from July 17
th
to 19
th
at Sandy Cove Ministries in Maryland.
Main Speaker : Shaun Rajan.
We encourage all youth over the age of 13 to participate.
Cost : $175.
Registration will be opening on May 3rd and link will be sent out.
For those who are interested in praise & worship and are over the age
of 18+ please reach out to Danny Eapen as soon as possible.
Parents please encourage your children to register and take part in this
youth event to grow together in faith and fellowship. If you have any
additional questions please reach out to any YF committee members.
Additionally the youth fellowship is requesting donations for this re-
treat. If you are able, please consider donating.
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Date Location
8
th
, 22
nd
& 29
th
Friday
10:00 AM
Via Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
5/15/2026
10:00 AM
Mr. Y. Varghese
9 Emerald Street, Yonkers, NY
(914) 964-5443
Sevika Sangham & Edavaka Mission
Senior Citizens Fellowship
Sunday School
Program / Location
Sunday School Every Sunday after Worship Service!
Young Family Fellowship
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Date Location
Thursday
May 21
st
6:30 PM
Via Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 935 0649 9316
Passcode: 703734
Youth Fellowship
Date Location
TBA To be Announced
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Sunday School - Important Dates
1. The Northeast Region Diocesan Exam will be held on May
10th, 2026 at 12 noon.
2. Last Day of Sunday School - May 31, 3026.
3. Sunday School competition - June 7, 2026 after service. (details
below)
4. Bible Quiz Competition - June 14, 2026 after service.
5. Group song tryouts - June 21, 2026 after service.
6. VBS - July 29 to August 2nd. Details of the trip and timings of
VBS will be announced later. Registration fees -$25.
7. NERSS Junior Senior Conference - August 6 to August 9th,
2026 at St. John's University. Timing - TBA. Registration fees de-
termined by the diocesan- $360. Sunday school will pay $50 for
each student, and students pay $310.
2025 – 2026 ST. THOMAS MAR THOMA
CHURCH, NY
Sunday, June 7, 2026
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL COMPETITION
(For students starting academic year September 2026)
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Grade Pre-Nursery, Nursery & Kindergarten
Song: Any Christian English or Malayalam song, 1 stanza & cho-
rus OR 2 stanzas
Story: Any Bible Story (Max: 3 minutes)
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Grade 1 & 2
Song–English: Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FtrxpatLKx0VqFhwtzXZu3iM_xSJwDO_/view?usp=drive_link
Song–Malayalam: Daiva Kripayil Nyaan Aashreyeche (Maramon
Convention – 353) (no link)
Story: Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10) (Max: 3 minutes)
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Grade 3 & 4
Song–English: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IIXp1cOqM4avFD1u1MF3qujW_FKIgtI0/view?usp=drive_link
Song–Malayalam: Daivathinu Sthothram
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gTxvr96IrdydqwSHjX1fGDjRDAcYejqE/view?usp=sharing
Story: Prodigal Son (Luke 15:24–32) (Max: 3 minutes)
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Grade 5 & 6
Song–English: To God Be the Glory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dzjeXlZXH3L0WzB6iXlRPrzU62Tnm2Mn/view?usp=drive_link
Song–Malayalam: Nee Mathram Mathi
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GN4PDu-ZUk4x6OcmrnDY6JIFqjj3jW2b/view?usp=sharing
Elocution: The Encounter (Acts 9:4–6) (Max: 3½ minutes)
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Grade 7 & 8
Song–English: Praise Him, Praise Him!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YGAAKEghjuoXNu1yMmkwOgrmDl6MyBV3/view?usp=sharing
Song–Malayalam: Yeshuve Pole Aakuvan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1tcjZhVA0cwJFAQJqTcu_lq38NXbsMV/view?usp=sharing
Elocution: Fellowship of Believers (Acts 2:42–47) (Max: 3½
minutes)
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Grade 9 & 10
Song–English: I Will Sing of My Redeemer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/127a_dtyG2kCeUbMEeORTz8E2a64g4va1/view?usp=sharing
Song–Malayalam: Sthuthichiduvin Keerthanangal
https://drive.google.com/file/d/143iJj1YbhbieFCMZoxQ7OLck8fjgV4-x/view?usp=sharing
Elocution: Extempore • Topic given 15 minutes prior (Max:
3½ minutes)
Bible Reading: Portion given at competition
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Bible Quiz - June 14, 2026 (After Service) Gospel of John & Book of
Zechariah (NIV 2011)
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Group Song Tryout – June 21, 2026 (After Service) (For students entering
Grades 5–10 in Sept 2026)
Malayalam: Sthuthi Sthuthi En Maname English: Bringing in the
Sheaves
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Regional Talent Festival at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, NY | Sept 26,
2026 | 8am
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Competition Information
All details available at: http://nerssblog.wordpress.com/ (Except Malayalam
song for Grades 1 & 2)
For More Information, Contact Talent Festival Conveners:
Mr. Sajan Abraham – Sunday School Headmaster
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Bronx/Yonkers South/West
Mr. Roshan Abraham Thomas 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 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
Mr. Qubin Jose 89 Travers Ave 26
Aiden Aju Joseph 755 Delano Rd 26
Mrs. Christy Elsa David 89 Travers Ave 27
Mr. John Mathai 67 Raybrook Road 28
Mrs. Shynu Abraham 10 Cascade Terrace Apt 1E 30
Mr. Abraham Mathew 10 Cascade Terrace Apt 1E 31
Mrs. Molly Varghese 221 Rumsey Rd. Apt 2A 31
Manhattan/New Jersey
Mr. Varghese Easo 701 Plympton Street 1
Mrs. Sunitha Punnoose Thomas 327 Merritt Drive 12
Mr. Philip M. Philip 29 High Mountain Drive 18
Mrs. Ancy Veny Easo 257 Bradley Ave. 25
Mrs. Alice John 59 Highview Ave. 29
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.Joel C. Johnson 15 Lawrence Ave 16
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
Mrs. Sherry John 19 Richfield St 25
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
May Birthday
14
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
Mrs. 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
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. Celine George 280 Mirth Dr 30
Mrs. Densy Johnson 5 Sandhauge Drive 30
Mrs. Rachel Mathew 128 East Phillips Hill Rd. 30
Mr. Binu K. Abraham 22 Old Brick Road 31
Mr. Monzy Daniel 10 Edison Court, Apt G, BLDG 1 31
Mrs. Marykutty Mathew 280 Cottage Rd 31
Mr. Steven Suju Samuel 41 Mark Lane 31
Mr. Mathew Varghese 280 Cottage Rd 31
Upper Westchester/CT
Mr. Aaron Manoj Mathew 5 Wayne Way 1
Mr. Geevarghese Kochumman 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
Mrs. Sharon Jose 40 Evarts Ave 16
Ms. Zayla Ann Jacob 181 Weed Ave 17
May Birthday
15
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. Robin Punnoose 37 Montrose Road 2
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
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
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. Jessy John Mathew 199 Longview Terrace 30
Mr. Abey Varughese 2210 Central Park Ave. #2 30
Mrs. Mini Aby 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
Mia Tom 45 Sandrock Ave 4
Mrs. Lovely V. Yohannan 10 Hudson view Drive 4
Mr. Tomlin C. Tom 385 Prescott Street 8
May Birthday
16
May Wedding Anniversary
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. 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 Birthday
17
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 31
161 Laurel Rd
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. Robin Punnoose & Mrs. Stephy Sabastian 5
37 Montrose Road
Mr. Josen Joseph & Mrs. Jane Josen 10
189 Round Hill Drive
Mr. Royce Varghese & Mrs. Laura Beth Fitzsimmons 20
108 Cook Ave
May Wedding Anniversary
Capital Improvement Collection Update
Contributions till date : $ 57,002.11
Bronx/Yonkers
South/West
$ 8,500
Accamma Verghese $1,000.00
George Mathai $1,100.00
Jishu Samuel $500.00
Jolly Eapen $1,100.00
Lenny Thomas $1,100.00
P. John Joseph $500.00
Roshan Thomas $500.00
Shelbin George $1,100.00
Thomas John $500.00
Thomas P. John $1,100.00
Rockland $ 14,100.00
Abey Cherian $1,100.00
Aleyamma Kurian $1,100.00
Annamma Thannickal $550.00
Biju Varughese $350.00
Blessen Kurian $1,100.00
Domy Philip $550.00
George Varkey $1,100.00
Jerry John $500.00
John Abraham $1,100.00
John K. Abraham $600.00
Koshy Thomas $500.00
M.J. George $400.00
Saju Mathew $1,100.00
Samuel Oommen $250.00
Sujin Samuel $1,100.00
Sunil Varughese $1,100.00
Ullas Thannickal $1,100.00
Varghese Oommen $500.00
Upper West-
chester/CT
$ 13,302.11
Daniel Vaidyan $1,100.00
Jacob George $1,100.00
John Thomas $1,101.00
Johnson Parayil $1,100.00
Levan Thomas $1,100.11
Listy Thomas $1,100.00
Manoj Mathew $200.00
Mathew Paulose $1,101.00
Norman Jones $1,100.00
Pallickal Kuruvilla $1,100.00
Ponnamma Joshua $500.00
Saramma Thomas $1,100.00
Susan John $1,100.00
Susy Mathew $500.00
Yonkers North $ 6,450
Abraham George $1,100.00
Abraham Kankalil $1,000.00
Bibin Varghese $100.00
Bobby Varghese $100.00
Cheriyan Varughese $600.00
Mathew Varghese $500.00
Mathew Zacharia $1,100.00
N.J. Mathai $1,100.00
Robin George $550.00
Thomas Varghese $300.00
Queens /
Long Island
$ 2,200
George David $1,100.00
T.P. Jacob $1,100.00
Manhattan/
New Jersey
$ 6,100
Koshy Koshy $1,100.00
Sunil Thomas $5,000.00
Yonkers East $ 6,350.00
Jacob Vaidian $1,100.00
Jasmin Thomas $1,100.00
John Jacob $600.00
Malayil Jacob $1,100.00
Thomas Varghese $1,100.00
Varghese Abraham $250.00
Wilson John $1,100.00
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WHO WAS SHE?
Famous mothers in the Bible
1. _______________ journeyed to Canaan and waited until she was
90 years old before bearing a child.
2. _______________ fled into the wilderness while pregnant and met
an angel who gave her a promise.
3. _______________ offered water to a stranger and his camel and
was chosen to travel far from her home.
4. _______________ defied a royal decree by setting her son adrift on
the Nile in a basket, ultimately saving his life.
5. _______________ left her homeland to care for her mother-in-law,
gleaning grain in the fields to survive.
6. _______________ had tender eyes and was unloved by her hus-
band.
7. _______________ fervently prayed and promised to dedicate him
to God's service at the temple.
8. _______________ was visited by the Angel Gabriel and was told
she would conceive and bear the son of God.
9. _______________ was the queen who used her beauty and courage
to save her people.
10. _______________ was the mother of King Solomon and showed
courage and wisdom.
________________ is the name of the woman who campaigned to
make Mother's Day a national holiday in the United states.
________________is the President who signed a proclamation desig-
nating Mother's Day as a national holiday, in 1914.
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Executive Committee 2026
Position Name Home Phone
Vicar / President Rev. Jubin Varghese (914) 450-3162
Vice President Mr. Thomas Oommen (914) 552-6566
Secretary Mr. John Abraham (914) 772-8824
Treasurer Mr. Ullas P. Thannickal (845) 300-5810
Accountant Mr. Sunil M. Varughese (845) 598-3994
Lay Leader - Malayalam Mr. Josen Joseph (914) 907-1190
Lay Leader - English Mr. Saju V. Mathew (845) 671-1820
AREA PRAYER GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
Manhattan/NJ not elected
Queens/LI Mr. T.P. Jacob (516) 554-1809
Rockland Mr. Varghese Oommen (845) 300-8153
Rockland Mr. Sabu Joseph (914) 364-6241
Upper Westchester/CT Dr. Geevarghese Kochumman (914) 629-7341
Upper Westchester/CT Mr. Thankachen Geevarghese (914) 417-1273
Yonkers East Mr. Jacob Vaidian (917) 757-4077
Yonkers North Mr. Cherian Varughese (914) 316-2439
Yonkers West/South/Bronx Mr. Thomas John (914) 662-7535
MANDALAM & DIOCESAN REPRESENTATIVES
Sabha Mandalam Mr. Biju P. Varughese (845) 596-0537
Diocesan Representatives Mr. P.T. Thomas (845) 596-3030
Mrs. Leena Daniel (914) 441-8233
ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Choir Mr. Danny Eapen (914) 338-6708
Edavaka Mission Mr. Thankachen Geevarghese (914) 417-1273
Senior Citizen Fellowship Mr. George M. Varkey (845) 641-4754
Sevika Sangham Mrs. Rachel Varghese (914) 525-1178
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. Manoj T. Mathew (914) 229-1433
AUDITORS
Mr. M.C. Chacko (845) 300-1762
Mr. Sunil M. Thomas (973) 985-2812
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