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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 1
PARISH MANAGING COMMITTEE 2013 Vicar/ President Associate Vicar/ VP Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Accountant Lay Leader-Malayalam Lay Leader-English Mandalam Member Assembly Member Assembly Member Area 1 Representative Area 2 Representative Area 3 Representative Area 4 Representative Area 5 Representative Area 6 Representative Area 7 Representative Area 8 Representative Area 9 Representative Area 10 Representative Area 11 Representative Area 12 Representative Sunday School Youth Fellowship Yuvajana Sakhyam Sevika Sanghom Edavaka Mission Choir
Rev. Daniel Thomas Rev. Biju P. Simon Dr. M. V. Mathew Mr. Monish K. John Mr. Achenkunju Mathew Mr. Sam George Mr. Abraham K. Abraham Mr. Teji Thomas Mrs. Mariamma Pillai Mr. Leboy Thoppil Mr. Mathew M Mathai Mr. Thomas M. Thomas Mr. Moncy. T. Chacko Mr. Abraham Varughese Mr. Saji John Mr. Mathew Chandy Mr. Abraham George Mr. Jacob C. Mathew Mr. Shibu David Mr. Mathews Abraham Mr. Iype George Dr. Joe M. George Mr. Thomas T. Jacob Mr. Joe Thomas Mr. Sarun Thundiyil Mrs. Sunina Moncy Chacko Mrs. Aney Abraham Mr. Abraham Philip Mr. Kuruvilla P. Samuel
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OTHER ELECTED MEMBERS Lay Leader - Malayalam Lay Leader - English Auditor Auditor
Mr. Jacob Thomas Mr. Jobin Mathew George Mr. Varghese Adichithara Mr. Shani Abraham
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FROM THE VICAR’S DESK Dearly Beloved in Christ, “Greetings to you all in the name of the resurrected Christ. “ I appreciate the wholehearted support by the parishioners for the lent prayer and thank the Edavaka Mission members of our pariah for the arrangements. The fellowship we experienced during the lent prayer and during the Passion Week is very much appreciable. Christ, who was resurrected for us promises his peace and presence to the church. His disciples were filled with His peace when they were in fear. Christ showed his wounded hands which explains the transparency in His life and he breathed on them and gave them the power of the Holy Spirit. Finally, he authorized them the responsibility to preach the word of God -being the mission of the church. Let the resurrection experience strengthen us to go forward with more confidence in our Mission. The new Executive committee has taken charge and I wish them the best during their tenure. I also thank the 2012 Executive committee and its office bearers for their dedicated service to the church. The second week of April is very important in our parish calendar. The Diocesan Assembly and the Clergy conference is being hosted by our parish. The Mid West region of our Diocese is having its Jubilee Inauguration ceremony at our Parish on April 12th Friday at 5.30 p.m. onwards. Our Diocesan Episcopa will preside over the meeting and Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilos Suffragan Metropolitan will be the chief Guest for the Jubilee Celebrations. I request the prayerful participation of all the parish members in the regional Jubilee celebration. I would like to bring an important matter to the members of our parish. The Chicago Mar Thoma Family is going through a tough period. We are here in this land for the last 40 years and we have more than 320 families in our roll. These days we struggle to pay the utility bills as we are running the Parish with a negative balance. If all the parishioners pay their subscription regularly we can go forward smoothly. The 2013 Executive Committee is planning to visit or meet all the parish members to take a pledge in this regard. As the Vicar of the Parish, I humbly request all the members to respond to this need positively. Wish you all a Blessed Spring Season, Yours in Christ, Your Daniel Achen
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FROM THE ASSOCIATE VICAR / YOUTH CHAPLAIN’S DESK “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ opens to us a new hope and vision for our lives. When I visited the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign last month, I had the privilege of meeting many college students from our Church. During the meeting we discussed about the temptations Jesus faced after 40 days of fasting in the wilderness from the Gospel of Mathew Ch. 4. The challenges that Jesus faced two thousand years ago may be different but temptations take the same principle of deceiving our younger generations in this day and age. In order for us to face the challenges of our lives we need to develop three important aspects in our lives. Foremost among this is the desire for every youth member to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Secondly it is to how creatively and meaningfully Youths can connect their salvation experience to the local parish that they belong to because to make a commitment towards Jesus Christ also calls for witnessing in the local context. Thirdly, keep our spiritual nourishment through developing a disciplined life of prayer, regular study of the word of God, and also participation in corporate spiritual activities such as worship, youth fellowship meetings and so on. These are not easy tasks to achieve but St. Paul says in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” May God bless all of us especially our younger generation in Chicago to live out the message of resurrection in their daily lives. I want to bring to your notice some events related to Youth Fellowship happening in our church in the months of April 2013 and May 2013. Here are the highlights (tentative dates): April 2, 2013 April 5, 2013 April 6, 2013 April 7, 2013 April 9, 2013 April 14, 2013 April 16, 2013 April 19, 2013 April 23, 2013 April 27, 2013 May 2, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 7, 2013 May11, 2013 May 17, 2013 May 18, 2013 May 24, 2013 May 25, 2013
Campus Visit - Loyola University Ignite Bible Study Large Group at Church Area Based Bible Study – Area 1&2 Faith and practice SS class Campus Visit – Illinois Institute of Technology Faith and practice class Campus Visit – De Paul University Ignite Bible Study Large Group Campus Visit –Urbana Champaign (University of Illinois) Area Based Youth Bible Study- Area 6, 7 & 8 Campus Visit – Oakton College Area Bible Study Campus Visit – Triton College Pre- College Seminar Area Based Bible Study- Area 4&5 Annual Sunday school Competitions Area Based Bible Study – Area 9&12 Young Families Fellowship
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On request Youth Chaplain is available for pastoral care & counseling. Yours in Christ’s ministry, Rev. Biju P. Simon
WORSHIP SCHEDULE & LECTIONARY
APRIL Day
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Schedule
Lectionary
07:00 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam
New Sunday-From Doubt to Faith (1st Sunday after Easter)
08.50 a.m. Sunday School
Lessons Zeph.3:14-20 Jam.1:1-8
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in English
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Epistle-Gospel 1Thess.1:3-10 St.John.20:19-29
07:00 a.m. Holy Communion in English Diocesan Silver Jubilee – Combined Mid-West Regional Service 07:30 a.m. Divine Service in English
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08.50 a.m. Sunday School
Christ the Fellow Easter) Lessons Gen.5:18-24 Acts.11:19-26
traveler (2nd Sunday after Epistle-Gospel Gal.1:6-10 St.Luke.24:13-32
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam Good News to those who gone afar (3rd Sunday after Easter)
07:00 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam 21
Lessons Gen.3:1-14 2Tim.4:9-18
08.50 a.m. Sunday School
Epistle-Gospel 1Tim.1:12-17 St.John.21:1-14
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in English
07:30 a.m. Divine Service in English 28
08.50 a.m. Sunday School
Lord’s Commission for ever (4th Sunday after Easter) Lessons Num.11:23-30 Acts.8:25-40
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam
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Epistle-Gospel 1Pet.5:1-11 St.John.21:15-17
MAY Day
Schedule
Lectionary These my least ones-Metropolitan’s Fund (5th Sunday after Easter)
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08.00 a.m. Holy Communion in English
Lessons Deut.24:14-21 Acts.4:32-37
07:30 a.m. Divine Service in English
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10.30 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam
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The Church that has to watch upon to receive power Lessons Isa.40:25-31 Acts.1:1-8
Epistle-Gospel Acts.1:12-14 St.John.14:25-31
The Feast of Pentecost: Holy spirit: One among Trinity (50th Day after Easter)
07:30 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam 19
Epistle-Gospel 2Cor.8:1-9 St.Mat.25:31-40
09.30 a.m. Holy Communion in English
Lessons Gen.2:1-15 Acts.2:1-11
07:30 a.m. Divine Service in English
Trinity Sunday: Holy Trinity(1st Sunday after Pentecost) Sacred Music Day
09.30 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam
Lessons Gen.18:1-15 Eph.1:1-14
Epistle-Gospel Gal.5:16-24 St.John.16:5-15
Epistle-Gospel 2Cor.13:11-14 St.John.1:12-18
JUNE Day
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Schedule
Lectionary
07:30 a.m. Holy Communion in Malayalam
Student Sunday-God the Source of Wisdom(Clergy Sunday Offertory)
09.30 a.m. Holy Communion in English
Lessons Prov.2:1-12 Jam.3:13-18
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Epistle-Gospel Rom.11:33-36 St.Luke.2:41-52
PRAYER MEETINGS APRIL DATE
NAME & ADDRESS
TIME
AREA
Apr, 6th Saturday
Mr. A.V. Mathew 1644 Barberry Ln, Mount Prospect, IL
6.30 p.m.
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Apr, 7th Sunday
Mr. George Oommen 6948 N. Kilbourn Ave. Lincolnwood, IL
7.00 p.m.
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Apr, 19th Friday
Mr. Teji Thomas 10469 Dearlove Road, Apt.2A, Glenview, IL
7.00 p.m.
5
6.30
1-12
Prayer will be held at Church Apr 20th Saturday
Combined Prayer Meeting
Apr, 27th Saturday
Mr. Ninan Varghese 9362 Margail Ct. Des Plaines, IL
6.30 p.m.
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Apr, 28th Sunday
Mr. Koshy Varghese (Shaji) 1121 Juniper Ln, Mount Prospect, IL
6.30 p.m.
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PRAYER MEETINGS MAY DATE
May, 3rd Friday May, 4th Saturday May, 11th Saturday
NAME & ADDRESS
TIME
Mr. Thomas Mammen 3427 94th St. Sturtevant, WI
6.30 p.m.
Mr. Rajan Cherian 18826 Westwood Pl, Lake Villa, IL 60046
6.30 p.m.
Combined Prayer Meeting
6.30 p.m.
May 12th Sunday
Mr. Geevarghese K. Varghese 700 Albany Ln, Des Plaines, IL
6.30 p.m.
May 31st Friday
Mr. Monish K. John 1547 Johnson Dr. Apt 612, Buffalo Grove, IL
7.00 p.m.
Prayer will be held at Church
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AREA
12
9
1-12
7
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MID-WEST REGION DIOCESAN SILVER JUBILEE The mid-west region diocesan silver jubilee celebration will be held at our Church on April 12th Friday. The celebration begins with fellowship dinner starting at 05.00 p.m. The silver jubilee meeting will start at 06.30 p.m. Chief Guest: Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan. Presided By: Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Around 60 Achens and all the Assembly Members of Diocese will add to the rich presence. Members of Mid-west region MTC will join the celebrations. Our Vicar & the Regional convener Daniel achen is leading the planning efforts. Please join the celebration.
DIOCESAN CLERGY & ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE Our Parish is hosting the 2013 Diocesan Clergy & Assembly conference which will be held from April 11th through April 13th. Please uphold the meetings with prayers. All the Achens will be stating at the residence of our members. Parish appreciates all the support from beloved members.
SUNDAY SCHOOL April 14th April 21st & 28th May 5th May 18th May 18th
- Sunday school Exam II - Diocesan Exam review - Diocesan exam - All day Sunday School Competitions - Last day to register for 2013 VBS; (late fees applies from May 19th )
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP IGNITE Spring Session: Will be held at Church on April 5th and 19th at 7.00 p.m. Youth Fellowship Mission Outreach Project: Dates to be determined. Pre-College Seminar: On May 11th, 2013. Please look at Youth Chaplains schedule for Area Bible study and Campus Visit information. 8
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM Yuvajana Sakhyam is celebrating the Silver Jubilee in year 2013. As part of the jubilee following programs are scheduled for the month of April and May 2013. A 25 hour jubilee chain prayer will start on Thursday April 4th at 7.00 p.m. through teleconference and will end at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, April 5th at Church. If you desire to participate in this chain prayer, please contact convener Mrs. Accamma Jacob (Shobha) or Secretary Mrs. Sunina Moncy Chacko. Blood Donation Camp: There will be a blood donation drive on April 27th. Mr. Vinod Varughese will help with registration and all details.
SEVIKA SANGAM Sevika Sanghom and Edavaka Mission - Bible Study for April & May 2013 April 3rd -At the residence of Mr. Benoy & Mrs. Leena Cherian 13119 West Wakefield Dr. Beach Park , IL April 17th -At the residence of Mr. Mathew P Chandy & Mrs. Jessy (Georgekutty) 753 Meadow Drive, Des Plaines, IL April 24th -At the residence of Mr. Oommen & Mrs. Mini Oommen 1006 E Alder Ave, Mount Prospect, IL May 1st -At the residence of Mr. Mathew & Mrs. Sali Varghese 4420 N. Bobolink Trl, Grayslake, IL May 8th -At the residence of Mr. George & Mrs. Santha Mathew 8112 East Prairie, Skokie, IL May 15th -At the residence of Mr. & Mrs. N. M. Philip 755 Meadow Dr, Des Plaines, IL May 22nd -At the residence of Abraham and Annamma Koshy 1345 Miami Lane, Des Plaines, IL Combined Sevika Sanghom Fellowship- On April 20th - Saturday - from 10.00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. Aney Abraham, 519 Huber Lane, Glenview IL. The meeting will have cooking class and fellowship lunch.
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EDAVAKA MISSION Combined Prayer Meeting of all Areas will be held on: April 20th, 2013 and May 11th, 2013 at 6.30 p.m. The prayer meeting will be held at Church.
BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS – APRIL Riya Rachel Mathews
1
13
1
Jocelyn Rachel Varghese Manisha P Kurian
Shanu G. Mathew Aleyamma David
1
Suresh Adichithara
13
Saramma Sleeba
1
Mariamma Kurien
13
A.K. Varghese
1
Elizabeth Abraham
14
Merlyn Maria Manoj
2
John K. Kurikesu
14
Mathai Abraham
2
Mammen Mathew
14
Cherian S. Thomas
2
Abraham C. Thomas
14
Feba M Varghese
3
Mariamma P. Thomas
14
Jeeva C Varghese
3
Blessen T. Jacob
15
Lena Ann Daniel
3
Briana Mathew
15
Mathew P Mathai
3
Christy Varghese
15
Isaac Mathew Abraham
4
Molly P. Chacko
15
Jayden Mathew Sunny
4
Jeji Mathews
15
Roshan George
4
Marykutty Philipose
15
Shelly A Shibu
4
John K. Thomas
15
Vinesha George
4
P.A. Philipose
16
Salilaja Mathew
4
Reshma Susan Thoma
17
Robin K Roy
5
Mathew P. Chandy
17
Jincy C Jinu
5
Zachariah Edamala
17
Monish K John
5
Abigail Mathew
18
Jacob Mathews Varghese Jessica A. Thomas
6
Andrew Philipose
18
6
Joel Mathew
18
Maria Jose Koleth
6
Roshan C. Samuel
18
Juby Joseph
6
Sindu Parakunnel John
18
10
13
Divya Varkey
7
Alby Joji Abraham
19
Febin M Varghese
7
Angel Maria Teji
19
Nathan Abraham Joseph Oommen Thomas
7
Philip Abraham
19
7
Reni Blesson George
19
Nathan. S Thomas
8
Steve J. Chacko
20
Joshua Kurien Jacob
8
Sheela George
20
John Joseph
8
George K. Mathai
20
Geogy Thomas
8
Blessy Mathew
20
Lovely Varghese
8
Omana Thomas
20
Ben T. Jacob
9
Anitha M. Koshy
21
Namitha E Abraham
9
Nisha Ann Varghese
21
Johny Chacko
9
Mary K. Joseph
21
Susy K. Samuel
9
Sunina Moncy Chacko
21
Alice Cherian
10
Jesty Chacko
22
Yohannan Mathai
10
P. T. Geevarghese
22
Tiju Mathews
10
Sherwin M. Varghese
22
Jisha R. Varughese
12
Rachel Cherian
22
Kiran Manappurathu Mathew Cora Abraham
12
Mollamma Shaji
22
12
Ashil Royce
23
Sheeja T. George
12
Neha Elizabeth Cherian
23
Saramma Mathew
12
Annamma V. Mathew
23
Sibi Mathew
12
Sunil Mathew
23
Ponnamma Samuel
23
Abgail S. Kurien
28
Saramma Thomas
23
Ashley Chacko
28
Mathai N. Varghese
23
Rakhi Shibu David
28
Sheeba Varughese
23
Sujatha M. Abraham
28
Manoj Thomas
24
Orathu C. Chacko
28
Abraham Mathai
24
Sosamma George
28
Alina Varghese
25
28
Cia M. Mathew
25
Georgina Mary Mathews Isaac Parampottil
Iype Thomas
25
Joseph Skariya
28
Lovely Jacob
25
Jobin Mathew George
29
Bindu Abraham
26
A. V. Mathew
29
Jinil Joseph
26
L. M. Mathew
29
11
28
Joel G. Thomas
27
Mary Sunny
29
Saleena Kuruvilla
27
George V. Cherian
30
Abel C. Thomas
28
BIRTHDAYS - MAY Chacko V. George
1
Benoy Cherian
12
Biju P Simon
1
Accamma Jacob
12
Sam M. Thomas
1
Susan V. Samuel
13
Marwin M. Varghese
2
Ashley Thomas
14
Mathai P. Mathai
2
Joanna Joseph
14
Samuel P. Mathew
2
Shani Abraham
14
Kunjamma Thomas
2
Aleyamma Chacko
14
Alicia Chacko
3
Jiji Varughese
14
Bindu Ann Jacob
3
Layla Marie Chacko
15
Sosamma Mathaikutty
3
Melwin Solomon Rajan
15
Aleyamma Mathew
3
Sheena A. John
15
Royce Mathews
3
Samuel T. Alex
15
Arphy T Roy
4
Shibu M. David
15
Susan Sarish Sunny
4
Aniyan Varghese
15
Aleyamma Thomas
4
16
Mariam Varghese
4
Nickolas Vadakkadathu Mathews Rachel Salomi Mathews
Aneeta Johnson
5
Moncy T. Chacko
16
Sujith Issac Sajan
6
Roy K Cherian
16
Mathew Eapen
6
Nisha S George
16
Koshy K. Mathai
6
Elise Grace Cherian
17
Abin Jomy
7
Leah E. George
17
Ashlin Sera Monish
7
Joseph Chacko
17
Leah Ann Mathew
7
Saramma Joseph
17
Manoj Khandekar
7
Beena Samuel
17
Gracy Jacob
7
Alona M. George
18
George Varughese
7
Selena Susan Mathews
18
Mariamma Mathew
8
Suma G Abraham
18
Micha Sanjay Varghese
8
Issac George
18
Annamma P. Adichithara
8
Prince P Mathew
18
12
16
Saji John
8
Melville Nickerson
18
Santha Mathew
8
Leelamma Philip
18
Rubin Mathew Thomas
9
Sosamma Thomas
18
Megha Jacob
9
Anisha Philipose
19
Terin Chacko
9
Sarah M. Kuruvilla
19
Bigi P Kurian
9
Philip Abraham
19
Rebecca Mathew
9
Bryan C. Thomas
20
9
Sikka Merrin Philip
Lijin Varghese
20
Ashwin J. John
10
Susan John
20
Sherin S. Thomas
10
Susamma Manoj
20
Sherina M. Mathew
10
Mathai N Mathai
20
Rachel Alexander
10
Shibu Ninan
20
Jessy Roy Edamon, Punalur Susamma George
10
Anitha Prince
20
10
Lalu Thomas
20
Saramma Mammen
10
Koshy Varghese
20
Yohannan Mathew
10
Akhila Joji Abraham
21
Shibi Monish
11
Sherin George
21
George V Varghese
11
Shiny Mariam Philipose
21
Sinu Cherian
21
Sophie Rajan
28
Abraham V. George
21
Sally Royce
28
Shibu Koshy
21
Liji Shibu
28
Anitha A. Mathew
21
Rima Zachariah
28
Chandy. K. Samuel
21
Ambuji M. David
29
Jincy Abraham
22
Blesson George
29
Sherly Daniel
22
John Mathew
29
Rachel George
22
Asha P. Sam
29
Elizabeth S. Mathew
22
29
Kunjumol Thomas
22
Johnson Thomas Thekkeveettil Sam Thundiyil
Mathew V. Varughese
22
Sheela
30
Austin Joel Koshy
23
Aleyamma Abraham
30
Subil A.Thomas
23
Karen A. Joseph
30
Reji Varghese
23
Mini V. Abraham
30
Rosamma Chacko
24
Mathew K. George
30
Liza John
24
Sajan P Issac
30
Annamma Johnson
24
Roy John
30
13
29
Valsamma Mathai
24
Varghese Jose
30
Bijoy S. Thomas
25
Cecil O. Joseph
30
Bijoy S. Thomas
25
Santhosh Paul Joseph
30
Shebin K Shibu
25
Daisamma Koshy
30
Elsy Abraham
25
Rincy John Kurian
30
Susan Chacko
25
Susan Mathew
30
Mariamma Abraham Jacob Elizabeth John
25
Anie Mohan
30
25
Mariamma Mohan
30
Mariamma Koshy
25
Daniel Philip
30
Mini Mathews
25
Aleykutty Thomas
30
Jessymol Varghese
25
Prince Thomas
30
Alan Varghese
26
Koshy Varghese
30
Elliot Blake Mathew
26
Mathew Varghese
30
Jaimy Issac
26
Susan Varghese
30
Mary Daniel
26
Sunu Thomas
31
Mathew V. Idicula
26
Anu Eapen
31
Jitty S Sujai
26
Jessy Kurian Rincy
31
Mathews Abraham
27
Shiny Shibu
31
Shijy Alex
27
Annamma Thomas
31
Mariamma Koshy
27
Siji Varghese
31
Soozy Mathew
27
Rosamma Varkey
31
Praveen Thomas
27
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES ANNIVERSARIES APRIL Mr. and Mrs. George N. Mathai
3
Mr. and Mrs. Mobi Abraham
23
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mathew
5
Mr. and Mrs. Rajan John
23
Mr. and Mrs. Sam George
7
Mr. and Mrs. Benoy Cherian
24
Mr. and Mrs. Shibu Koshy
9
Mr. and Mrs. Jinu C Thomas
25
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thomas
12
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Mathew George
25
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kurikesu
17
Mr. and Mrs. John Mathew
25
Mr. and Mrs. Sijin Mathew
17
Mr. and Mrs. Moncy T. Chacko
25
Mr. and Mrs. Liju Jacob
19
Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Varghese
26
Rev. and Mrs. V.T. John
20
Mr. and Mrs. Yesudasan P. George
26
14
Mr. and Mrs. Varghese V. Ninan
20
Mr. and Mrs. K.George Chacko
21
Dr. and Mrs. Varghese Saji Mathew
29
ANNIVERSARIES MAY Mr. and Mrs. Pallathu J. Mathai
2
Mr and Mrs. Varghese V. Cherian
21
Mr. and Mrs. Teji Thomas
2
Mr. and Mrs. John Kurien
22
Dr. and Mrs. Anil Cherian
6
Mr and Mrs. M M Mammen
22
Mr. and Mrs. Vinod M. Varughese Mr. and Mrs. Abraham V. George
7
Mr. and Mrs. John Koshy
23
9
Mr. and Mrs. Cherian P John
24
Mr. and Mrs. John Kuruvilla
9
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Varghese
24
Mr. and Mrs. Mammen A. Mathew Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mathai Kutty
9
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Mathew
25
10
Mr. and Mrs. Jinoj Mathew
26
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Skariya
10
Mr. and Mrs. Mathai N Mathai
26
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mathew
10
Mr. and Mrs. Chacko V. Sleeba
28
Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah Edamala
12
Mr and Mrs. Jacob Cherian
28
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Thomas
13
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy P. Alexander
28
Mr. and Mrs. George K. Mathai
14
Mr. and Mrs. Monish K John
28
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham K. Abraham Mr. and Mrs. George M. Joseph
16
Mr. and Mrs. John John
29
16
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kochumman
29
Mr. and Mrs. Leboy Wilson Thoppil Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thomas
17
Mr. and Mrs. Sandeep Mammen
29
17
Dr. and Mrs. Abraham Mathew
30
Dr. and Mrs. M. V. Mathew
21
Mr. and Mrs. Suresh Adichithara
30
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Abraham
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MESSENGER NOTES Please inform the Vicar or Secretary of any Messenger corrections. Any changes in address & phone numbers should be informed to the Vicar, Secretary and the Trustees. ** For any announcements to be delivered on Sunday, please inform the Vicar and the Secretary by 5.00 P.M. of the preceding Friday. For all Messenger and Announcement items, please email The Secretary, Monish K. John (secretary@chicagomarthoma.org) 15
CONTACT INFORMATION OF VICAR’S Rev. Daniel Thomas (Vicar) 9500 W. Golf Road Des Plaines, IL 60016, Phone: 847-803-4933 Cell: 847-321-5464, Fax: 847-803-0153 E-Mail: revdanielthomas@hotmail.com Rev. Biju P. Simon (Associate Vicar) 406 E Kensington Rd, Unit C, Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056 847-749-4260(Parsonage) 847-749-8779 (Cell) Email: bsimonachen@gmail.com Please visit us online at www.chicagomarthoma.org. Visit our monthly messenger online and find information on Chicago Mar Thoma Church. For more information, please contact our Webmaster, Mr. Sam George 630-855-5757.
THANK YOU & GOD BLESS
Prayers & Best Wishes: Dr. Abraham Mathew & Family Skokie, IL
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2013 SUB COMMITTEES Will be soon updated.
PARISH PICNIC
Parish Picnic is on June 22nd Saturday. Please stay tuned for more info.
“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.” ― Billy Graham
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2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS S. Sangom S.School Church Church Church Church S. School Y.Fellowship S.School Choir Choir S.School Church S.Sangom S.Sangom Y.Sakhyam Church S.School Y.Fellowship E.Mission E.Mission Choir Y.Sakhyam S.School Church E.Mission S.School S.Sangom Y.Sakhyam Church S.Sangom Church S.School S.Sangom E.Mission Y.Sakhyam Y.Fellowship Y.Sakhyam Church S.School Church Church Church Church Church
Snack Sale Second Exam Diocesan Clergy Meeting 2013 Diocesan Assembly /Council Meeting Regional Diocesan Jubilee Celebration Executive Committee Retreat Diocesan Exam Mother’s Day S. School Competition Sacred Music Day Choir Picnic VBS [W To Sat] Church Picnic S. Sangom Snack Sale One Day Tour YS Mid Regional Conference - Lombard Family Night Students/ Teacher Dedication National Conf (Toronto) Mission Sunday Students Dedication Choir Festival National Conf S.School Anniversary Reformation Sunday Edavaka Mission Convention Students/ Teacher Dedication Grand Parents Day Harvest Festival Educational Day Sevika Sangom Sunday Church Family Retreat Christmas Program Trial S.Sangom Conference Sanadha Suvishesha Sangha Dinam Yuvajana Varam Youth Sunday Youth Sunday Christian Family Dedication Day World Sunday School Day Parish Convention Parish Day CCI Sunday Proposed Parish General Body Meeting Thanks Giving Service
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7-Apr 7-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr 12-Apr 21-Apr 5-May 12-May 18-May 26-May 8-Jun 12-Jun 22-Jun 30-Jun 13-Jul 20-Jul 27-Jul 28-Jul 1-Aug 4-Aug 5-Aug 10-Aug 15-Aug 17-Aug 18-Aug 22-Aug 25-Aug 7-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 8-Sep 20-Sep 29-Sep 3-Oct 6-Oct 18-Oct 20-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 3-Nov 7-Nov 10-Nov 10-Nov 17-Nov 28-Nov
12-Apr 13-Apr
15-Jun
4-Aug
18-Aug
24-Aug
22-Sep 6-Oct 19-Oct
9-Nov
Church Church Church Church Y.Fellowship Church
Carol Rounding Begins Mar Thoma Sabha Day Christmas Carol Service Christmas Service Mid-West Regional Youth Conf. Watch Night Service
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1-Dec 21-Dec 21-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec 31-Dec
29-Dec
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Rev. Daniel Thomas 9500 Golf Road Des Plaines, IL60016
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