Monthly Newsletter
May - 2024
CONTENTS
1. Worship Service Schedule
2. Vicar's Message
3. Events and Announcements
4. Parish Events for the Month of May
5. Birthdays and Anniversaries
Our Vicar
Rev. Jobin John
222 Holt Drive
Pearl River, NY - 10965
+1 (845) 715 - 2347 / [email protected]
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1. Worship Service Schedule
Date
Worship Type
Time
05 - May
Holy Communion in Malayalam 10:30AM
12 - May
Praise and Worship Service in English 9:30AM
19 - May
Holy Communion in Malayalam 10:30AM
26 - May
Holy Communion in English 10:30AM
Date
Lessons
Epistle
Gospel
05 - May
Lev 19:9-16
2Cor 8:1-9
Matt 25:31-40
Gal 2:1-10
12 - May
Ezek 37:1-14
Gal 5:16-26
John 14:14-21
Acts 1:6-11
19 - May
Joel 2:28-32
1Cor 12:1-11
John 16:1-15
Acts 2:1-13
26 - May
Exod 19:17-25
2Cor 13:11-14
Matt 28:16-20
Gal 4:1-7
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2. Vicar's Message
Message for the month of May
My Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Thank God for protecting us during the last month. We have celebrated 23rd anniversary of our Church. Thank
God for the Bishops , Vicars and Lay Leaders who guided our church during the past. God willing our Episcopa
Rt. Rev .Dr. Abraham Mar Paulose Thirumeni is visiting our Church on May 26th 2024. We will have the First Holy
Communion service and Blessing of the Foundation stone for our Parsonage on that occasion. I request
everybody’s prayers , support and participation on this occasion.
During the month of May we celebrate Mother's Day (May 12), and Memorial Day (May 27).
Mother's Day! A special day to honor and celebrate the love, care, and dedication of mothers and mother figures
around the world. It's a time to express gratitude for the selfless efforts and unwavering support that mothers
provide to their families and communities. Exodus 20: 12 says “Honor your father and your mother, so that you
may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Memorial Day is a day for honouring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the
United States Armed Forces. We should thank God for their life and dedication to our land. I pray for all the
members of our parish , that we get all blessings from God almighty.
God bless you all.
With Regards,
Jobin John Achen
845 715 2347
jobinkcd@gmail.com
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3. Events and Announcements
Sunday School
Senior Citizens Meeting
Edavaka Mission and Sevika Sangham
Couples Corner
Up Coming Events (Parish and Diocesan)
1. Sunday School Diocese Exam - No Sunday School and No Lunch Host Opportunity -
Sunday, May 12
2. Diocesan Episcopal Visit on
Sunday, May 26
3. Breakfast with Jesus on
Monday, May 27
4. Mother's Day and Father Day combined celebration on
Sunday, Jun 16
5. Northeast RAC Regional Convention to be hosted by Bethany on
Saturday, June 29
6. Jr/Sr Conference (
Theme
:
Nuancing
) from
July 04 to July 07
at
St John's University, Queens
7. Bethany Annual Picnic on
Saturday, July 20
8. VBS to be conducted from
July 24 to July 27
9. Bethany Annual Family Retreat will be from
Aug 09 to Aug 11
at
Pinebrook Christian Retreat Center, PA
10. Onam Celebration on
Sunday, September 1
Sunday School Assembly meets every Sunday at 9AM in the Parish Hall, followed by Sunday School at 9:30AM in
the Main Hall. All students are encouraged to participate in the assembly and class will follow assembly. For
more information, please contact Dr. Jincy Daniel.
Senior Citizens meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 08 at 10AM. For more information, please contact
Coordinator: Mr. K. V. Mathew.
Edvaka Mission & Sevika Sangham monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 01 at 10AM. For more
information, please contact Mr. Jose George / Mrs. Asha Oommen respectively.
Couples Corner Fellowship will held on Friday, May 31 at 7PM at Bethany Mar Thoma Church - Worship Hall. For
more information, please contact Mr. John Alex.
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4. Parish Events for the Month of May
S.No
Event
Date Time
1. April Month Couple's Corner Meeting (Postponed) 03 - May 07:00PM
2. Sevika Sangham General Body 05 - May PF*
3. Sunday School Diocese Exam 12 - May 12:00PM
4. Soup Angels Volunteering Event 22 - May 04:30PM
5. Diocesan Episcopal Visit 26 - May 10:00AM
6. Breakfast with Jesus 27 - May tbd
*PF = Post Fellowship
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5. Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthday
Name
Birthday
Name
Birthday
Name
May 4
Renni Varghese
May 15
Divya Mathew
May 26
Mathew Maruthelil
May 5
Varghese M Mathew
May 15
Kurian Cherian
May 27
Thomas Abraham
May 5
Ponnamma Kunjukunju
May 18
Aibel Kurian
May 27
Mariamma Mathew
May 6
Elizabeth George
May 19
Easow Abraham
May 28
Alexander James Varughese
May 6
Valsamma Thomas
May 19
Raju Oommen
May 29
Valsa Mathew
May 6 Abraham Mathew
May 19
Rev Jobin John
May 29
Annamma Jacob
May 7
Theodor George
May 20
Annamma John
May 29
Mini Binoy
May 7
Melissa Mathew
May 20
Mathew Jojin Thomas
May 30
Bobby Mathew
May 9
George P Kuruvilla
May 21
Kurien Thomas
May 30
Teena R Jacob
May 9
Varghese Alex
May 21
Sijo Thomas
May 30
Susan Kurien
May 10
Sucy Baby
May 21
Wilson A I
May 30
Elizabeth (Ajin) Mathew
May 11
Sharon Joseph
May 22
Dr. Jessy Jose
May 30
Anie Mathew
May 11
George K Travancoor
May 23
Ashley Sophie John
May 30
Mathews George
May 12
Yohanan George
May 23
Rachel Thomas
May 30
Ponnamma Mathews
May 12
Kuzhikalayil G. Thomas
May 23
Aaron George
May 31
Vini Daniel
May 12
Binoy Abraham
May 24
Dr. Lisa Nowel
May 31
John Mathew
May 13
Abraham K Daniel
May 25
Yohannan Kunjukunju
May 31
John Varghese
May 13
Leela Varghese
May 25
Sanil Daniel
May 31
Anne Thomas
May 13
Mahesh K Thomas
May 25
Mathew V Pazumannil
May 31
Meril Mathew
May 14
Bency George
May 26
Usha Sunny
May 31
Sosamma Kurian
May 31
Shyla Sam
Anniversary
Name
Anniversary
Name
May 05
George P Varghese & Leela Varghese
May 20
Kannampallil Thomas & Ponnamma Thomas
May 07
Raju Oommen & Asha Oommen
May 23
Sajin P Thomas & Jilvy Thomas
May 09
Thomas Abraham & Rachel Thomas
May 24
Thomas V Thomas & Rachel Thomas
May 11
K. J. Alexander & Santhamma Alexander
May 25
Varghese Alex & Lisha Alex
May 16
Binoy Abraham & Mini Binoy
May 27
Meril Mathew & Dr.Ann Teny Meril
May 18
Roy Eapen Samuel & Pritty Thomas
May 28
Dr. Dimple Eapen Pulipati & Dr. Ravi C Pulipati
May 19
Rev. Dr. Moni Mathew & Susan Mary Mathew
May 28
Thomas P Mathew & Anne Thomas
May 29
Bobby Mathew & Divya Mathew
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6. Committee and Sub-Committee Members Directory
S.No
Position
Name
Contact
1.
President
Rev. Jobin John Achen
845-715-2347
2.
Vice President
Mr. Sam Jacob
203-918-9182
3.
Secretary
Dr. Sajjan Daniel
845-429-0623
4.
Treasurer
Mr. Joseph P. Mathew
845-405-6195
5.
Accountant
Mr. Robin Jacob
646-512-1984
6.
Auditor
Mr. Roy Sam
347-707-2204
7.
Auditor
Mr. Shawn George Sam
201-699-3977
8.
Assembly Member
Mr. Sanil Daniel
845-893-5786
9.
Mandalam Member
Mr. Biju Mathew
508-287-2297
10.
Lay leader (English)
Mr. Don Sam
201-699-3982
11.
Lay Leader (Malayalam)
Mr. George P. Kuruvilla
845-893-5135
12.
Sunday School
Dr. Jincy Daniel
281-723-8778
13.
Youth Fellowship
Mr. Shane Daniel
845-270-5045
14.
Malayalam Choir
Mr. John Mathew
845-365-8289
15.
English Choir
Mrs. Divya Mathew
845-270-5484
16.
Prayer Group A
Mr. Samkutty O. George
201-699-3972
17.
Prayer Group B
Mrs. Shiny Abraham
845-680-6555
18.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Mr. Bobby Mathew
845-981-9248
19.
Sevika Sangham
Mrs. Asha Oommen
845-323-3127
20.
Edavaka Mission
Mr. Jose George
914-282-0422
21.
Sr. Citizen
Mr. K.V Mathew
845-709-1160
22.
Couple's Corner
Mr. John Alex
845-729-7789
23.
Program & Event Coordinator*
Mr. Kim Mathew
516-343-1006
24.
Communication & Social Media Coordinator*
Mrs. Merin Jacob
914-260-4610
25.
Audio & Visual Coordinator*
Mr. Anoop Mathew
914-255-3814
* Sub Committee Member
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