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Vol. XVIII No. 2 MARCH 2015

DƒØmfpIfn¬ SYRIAN ORTHODOX MISSION [email protected] Editorial...... 6 Fr. Mathew George Published by : St. Thomas JSO Church Congregation, Repentance ...... 7 Mumbai Joseph Varghese (For free private circulation only) kz¿§cmPyw kao]n®ncn°bm¬ am\km¥cs∏Sphn≥ ...... 8 Patron : sj¿fn amXyp H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios Diocesan Metropolitan Sunday School Diocese competitions Winners .. 10

Chief Editor : am\km¥cw : Xncn®dnhv AYhm aSßnhchv ...... 11 Fr. Mathew George Kallumkal H.sF. kmapth¬ Mobile : 9869856423 [email protected] am\km¥cs∏Sphn≥ ...... 13 Editor : _o\ kPn Joseph Varghese Mobile : 9820003784 Glory to God in the Highest ...... 15 [email protected] Christina Mary Thomas

Editorial Board : First Apostolic visit of H.H. Aphrem II ...... 21 Fr. James Abraham Joseph Varghese Fr. Mathew Thomas Bro. T.P. Paul NEWS ...... 24 P.P. Varghese N.C. Joseph Jolly Sony Sunday School Annual Competition Results ...... 28 Issac Niravath Sunday School Academics ...... 30 Printer & Publisher : Abraham Mathew, Congregation Secretary St. Basil Sunday School, Anushaktinagar ..... 31

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Editorial

Fr. Mathew George Kallumkal

“Why do you look for the living among the “By our baptism, then, we are buried with him dead? He is not here, but he has risen” (Luke and shared his death, in order that, just as 24:5 ). Christ was raised from death by the glorious power of the Father, so also we might live a We are going through the season of Lent in new life (Rom. 6:4). Paul tells us that we are preparation for the feast of Easter. Easter comes united to Christ in his death and in his resurrection. after elaborate fifty days of fasting, penance and Because we died in Him and shared in His reflection on the passion of Jesus Christ. resurrection power, we are to walk in newness of The spiritual richness of this season lies in fasting life. and prayer. Fasting is meant to make us repent The Church is the continuation and the presence of our sins and return to God and live in His of Christ in the world. She continues the prophetic presence. It is the most significant festival of mission of Jesus, whose life, passion, death, and the church so much so that the entire christian resurrection was to save, heal and liberate the faith is derived from it. humans. It is Jesus who continues through his If Jesus had not risen from the dead we would spirit among us, enabling us to play the prophetic never have heard of Him. “When the sabbath was role in the world. It is the Church’s role to lead all over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, people of God in the journey of faith towards God and Salome bought spices, so that they might and the creator. In this journey of faith the church go and anoint him” (Mark 16:1). The attitude of is called to nail all the oppressive forces that the women was that they had come to pay the dehumanise and exploit the people. We are not last tribute to a dead body. expected to seek the living among the dead. Simon Peter said to him “I am going fishing”. They While we must identify with and understand the said to him “We will go with you” (John 21:3). The suffering of the exploited masses, we attitude of the disciples was that everything had must continually seek to eradicate suffering. finished in tragedy. By far the best proof of Experiencing the death and resurrection of Jesus Resurrection is the existence of christian Church. in our individual and community life means that The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central fact we strive to overcome the calvaries and death like of the whole christian faith. Jesus is not a figure situations of our times. in a book but a living presence and not a memory Jesus is the resurrection and the life and the one but a presence. His resurrection gives meaning who believes in Him will never die. That was His and purpose to our faith and life. own triumphant words spoken at the tomb of his The great event of resurrection is Christ’s victory departed friend Lazarus. The message over sin, the craving for power, the forces reverberates down through the centuries and of darkness, the desires of the flesh. It is an reaches us today. What a thrilling note to sound experience through which the eternal life He on this Easter day! Christ is alive! promised is given to us. The only power in the May this Easter be an experience of renewal and world great enough to help us to overcome the a celebration of regeneration in the lives of all of onslaughts of evil is the power of Christ in the heart. us. l

6 March 2015 [email protected] anj≥ MISSION REPENTANCE

Joseph Varghese, Editor

As per Christian theology, repentance is change to talk different languages. Here man went of mind, it is turning to God, thus it is turning against God’s wishes thus God destructed the away from sin. Jesus began His divine mission unity of the human race, through fragmentation at Galilee by announcing the good news from and division. We have achieved phenomenal God. “The right time has come, the Kingdom of progress in science & technology. Along with God is near, turn away from your sin and believe this progress, we need to progress in our ethical the good news” (Mark 1:15). Jesus commanded formation, moral excellence, our inner growth, all of us, everywhere, to turn away from our evil otherwise it is not progress at all, but a threat ways because all of us must face the judgment to mankind and for the world, like misuse of Day. nuclear power can destroy the entire world.

God sets laws and basic moral principles for As per God’s plan for us, we need to turn away us to live and the scriptures defines the from sin and to change our mindset for that. It boundaries and standards. In His teachings, is true that we humans are very weak, having Jesus Himself set the guidelines. Sin is violation hard temptations to do prohibited things and of these laws, teachings and fail to live up to eventually fall in to the pit of sin as long as we the high standard God set for us. In 1 John 3:4 are in this human form. But Jesus Christ taught & 5:17 we find a definition for sin “whoever sin is us how to overcome these temptations. Jesus guilty of breaking God’s law, sin is breaking of Christ fasted for forty days and forty nights, and law”, & “All wrong doing is sin”. when finally he felt hungry He was tempted by The wages of sin is death and it is not only the Satan. He defeated Satan and gave us the secret physical death, but the eternal separation from of the victory over Satan. God. St Paul made it clear that sin has a very serious consequence. “Do not deceive yourself, Here comes the time of the great lent. This is no one make a fool of God. A person will reap the right opportunity for us to examine our minds. exactly what he sows in the field, of his natural It is the time to avoid vice and turn to virtue. It is desirers, from it he will gather the harvest of the time to return to God in repentance. Fasting death, if he sows in the field of the sprit, from with prayers will purify our mind, strengthen our the sprit he will gather the harvest of Eternal mind, for asking God’s mercy to forgive our sins Life” Galatians 6:7-8. and receiving His grace. Sin corrupt our heart, paralyzed our intellect, Being with God, we are turning to a virtuous life. and destroy our morals. Sin also has a social Here we are attaining the faith that belief in God dimension. After the flood, people had only one and what God revealed to us, the hope that we language and they were settled at Babel. There will be saved and the glory of heaven promised they tried to build a Tower that reaches to the by God, the mindset to love God and our heaven, to make a name for themselves and not neighbours, more than ourselves. This fills our to be scattered all over the earth. After seeing heart with happiness, kindness, patience and that they are doing this against His wishes, God humility. This help us to live like what God scattered them all over the earth, and they started planned for us. l [email protected] March 2015 7 MISSION anj≥ “kz¿§cmPyw kao]n®ncn°bm¬ am\km¥cs∏Sphn≥” (amØmbn 4:17) sj¿fn amXyp tbip {InkvXphns‚ apt∂mSnbmb tbml Yaambn, Ahs\ ]nXmhmb ssZhw BI¿ ∂m≥ kv\m]It‚bpw, tbip {InkvXphn jn°Ww. tbml∂m≥ 6:44 XncphN\w C s‚bpw, {InkvXphns‚ ]n∂mse h∂ in {]Imcw ]dbp∂p. “]nXmhv BI¿jn®n´ jy∑mcpsSbpw apJy {]kwK hnjbambn √msX B¿°pw Fs‚ ASp°¬ hcphm≥ cp∂p ‘am\km¥cs∏Sphn≥’. IgnbpIbn√”. temlßfn¬ hneIpd™ ssZhØn¬ \n∂v AI∂h≥ ssZthm∑p Xpw BI¿jn°Ø° ZqcØnencn°p∂Xp Jambn XncnbpIbmWv am\km¥cw. am\ amb Ccpºns\ am{Xta Im¥w BI¿jn km¥cs∏SpI F∂m¬ ssZhØns‚ ]mX °q F∂Xv Hcp imkv{Xob kXyw BW bneqsSbmIp∂pthm t]mIp∂sX∂v kzbw t√m. A{]Imcw ‘Alw’ F∂ `mhw Dt] ]cntim[n®v, sX‰mb ]mXbneqsSbmIp∂p £n®v FfnatbmSv ASp°te°v sN√p∂ t]mIp∂sX¶n¬, Xncn®ph∂v, ssZhØn Hcphs\ am{Xta ssZhw BI¿jn°pIbp s‚ ]mXbneqsS ssZhtØbpw kz¿§tØ ≈q. BI¿jn°s∏Sp∂h≥ I¿Ømhns\ bpw e£yam°n bm{X sNøpI F∂XmIp c£I\mbn kzoIcn°pw. a\pjys‚ a\ ∂p. k¿t∆m]cn, am\km¥cw Hcp hy‡n ns\ sX‰mb t_m≤yßfn¬ \n∂pw, lr bpsS a\ns‚ Xocpam\hpw lrZbØns‚ ZbsØ Xn∑bmb Bk‡nIfn¬\n∂pw A\pIqe {]h¿Ø\hpamWv. ssZh Iev] kzX{¥am°n, Ah\nse t{ijvTamb Aw \Isf [n°cn°ptºmƒ, ssZhØns‚ I iØn\v ˛ Bﬂmhn\v ˛ Poh\pw kzmX{¥y ev]\Iƒ°v t_m[]q¿∆w hgßmXncn°p hpw \¬Iphm≥ ssZh]p{X\v Ignbpw. “]n tºmƒ, kXyw AdnbpIbpw sX‰n¬ Dd®p Xmhmb ssZhw Xs‚ Zmk\mb tbiphns\ \n¬°pIbpw sNøptºmƒ Hcph≥ ]m]w Ab®Xv HmtcmcpØs\bpw Ah\hs‚ A sNøp∂p. ]m]w Ahs\ Aip≤\m°p∂p. IrXyßfn¬ \n∂p Xncn®v A\p{Klnt° ssZhoIamb kam[m\hpw kt¥mjhpw ≠Xn\t{X” (A. {]. 3:26). kzb]cntim[\ Ah\v C√msXbmIp∂p. Cu Ahÿbn sNbvXv, hnizmktØmSv, {InkvXphns‚ k ¬, ]m]Øns‚ \pIw \o°w sNøphm≥, ∂n[nbnte°v sN√phm≥ XømdmIp∂ hy XI¿°phm≥ Ignbp∂ tbiphns‚ Acn ‡n°v am\km¥cØns‚ A\p`hw D≠m Ite°v sN∂v, Bﬂmhns\ ASnabm°p∂ Ipw. Bk‡nIfn¬ \n∂pw kzX{¥am°Wsa ‘]›mØm]w’ am\km¥cØn\mhiyamb ∂v, I¿Ømhnt\mSv Xo£vWambn bmNn° Hcp {][m\ LSIw BWv. ]m]t_m[w D Ww. “Ah≥ \sΩ kIe A[¿ΩØn¬\n ≠mIp∂h\p am{Xta ]›mØm]w D≠m ∂pw hos≠SpØp k¬{]hrØnIfn¬ ip Iq. ]e¿°pw ]m]tØmSv Ad∏pam{Xtabp jvIm¥nbpt≈mcp kz¥ P\ambn X\n°v ≈p, shdp∏n√. AXpsIm≠mWv kmlNcy ip≤oIcnt°≠Xn\p Xs∂Øm≥ \ap°p ßƒ HØnWßptºmƒ, Adbv°p∂Xnte th≠n sImSpØp”. (XotØmkv 2:14). °v a\pjy≥ Cdßnt∏mIp∂Xv. AcpXmØ Hcph\v am\km¥cw D≠mIWsa¶n¬, {] Xns\sb√mw shdp°m\pw sNdp°m\pap≈

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MUMBAI DIOCESE ANNUAL COMPETITIONS HELD ON 30.11.2014 Winners from Sunday Schools in our Congregation St. Thomas Sunday School, Nerul Pre-Primary - Solo Song Third Alfi Sanjo Primary - Solo Song Third Edwin Varghese Primary - Fancy Dress Second Edwin Varghese Primary - Quick Bible Reference Second Edwin Varghese & Febin Babu Secondary - Solo song First Divya Mary Joseph Secondary - Skit Second Pristo Paul, Diya Mary Joseph, Merlin Shajimon, Christina Mary Thomas, Jaison Shaji Secondary - Quick Bible Ref. Third Pristo Paul Seniors - Bible Quiz First Riya Baby, Eldho Varghese Seniors - Solo song Second Riya Baby Teachers - Solo song Second Sindhu Saju St. Basil Sunday School, Anushaktinagar Secondary - Bible Quiz Third Abin Benny & Anna Benoy Seniors - Solo song First Maria Sony Seniors - Elocution Second Maria Sony Teachers - Solo song First Sharon Sam St. Thomas Sunday School, Byculla Primary - Solo Song Second Diana Mariam Biju Seniors - Elocution Third Nora Saji (St. Thomas Sunday School, Nerul secured second prize in overall points)

10 March 2015 [email protected] anj≥ MISSION am\km¥cw : Xncn®dnhv AYhm aSßnhchv H.sF. kmapth¬, ss_°pf am\km¥cw XncpshgpØpIfneqsS \ap AsX, B Xncn®dnhmWv Ahs\ am\km °v \¬Is∏´Xv Hcp Xncn®dnhns‚ A\p` ¥cØn\v hnt[b\m°nbXv. Ahs\ ]nXm hw BWv. ]m]®pgnbn¬s∏´ a\pjyIpe hns‚ k∂n[nbn¬ FØn®Xv. Øn\v apgph\pambn kXyGIssZhØn¶ kam\ambn, ]gb\nba Imew apX¬ X tebv°v aSßn hcphm\p≈ hgn Cu Xncn s∂ Cßns\bp≈ aSßnhchn\p≈ B ®dnhneqsS e`n°p∂p. lzm\w btlmhbmw ssZhw {]hmNI t{i Cu Xncn®dnhntebv°v hcphm\p≈Xns‚ jvTcneqsS \¬Ins°m≠ncp∂Xmbn Im Hcp DØa amXrI tbip Xºpcm≥ Hcp]a Wmw. btlmhbn¶¬ \n∂v AI∂v t]mb bneqsS ]d™n´p≠v. eqt°mkv 15˛s‚ 1 bn{kmtb¬ a°ƒ XßfpsS AIrXyØm apX¬ 36 hscbp≈ hmIyßfn¬ CXv tc ¬ hoWp InS°p∂Xv I≠t∏mƒ tlmib Js∏SpØnbncn°p∂p. ‘apSnb\mb ]p{X≥’ {]hmNI\neqsS Ah¿°v _p≤nbp]tZin AYhm [q¿Ø ]p{Xs‚ IY. apSnb\mb bv°p∂p. “bn{kmtbte, \ns‚ ssZhamb ]p{X≥ F∂Xns\°mfpw hntijXbmbn btlmhbpsS ASp°te°v aSßn sN√pI” ChnsS IpmWp∂Xv ‘aSßn h∂ ]p{X≥’ (tlmib 14:1). F∂XmWv. ImcWw ]nXmhn¶tebv°v aS ßnh∂ B ]p{Xs\ temIw hnfn®Xv, Adn GXp t\cØpw a\pjy≥ Xt∂msSmØv hc bs∏´Xv ‘apSnb≥’ F∂XmWv. F∂m¬ ]n Ww F∂v ssZhw B{Kln°p∂p (bnscaym Xmhv Ahs\ kzoIcn®v hnfn°p∂Xv “aI hv 3:1˛18). ChnsS Xs‚ P\amb bn{kmtb s\” F∂mWv (eqt°mkv 15:24). ¬ X∂n¬ \n∂v AI∂v t]mbt∏mƒ ssZh lrZbw h√msX s\mºcs∏´p. ]e ITn\ ]nXmhn¬ \n∂v Ah≥ AI∂p t]mbt∏m in£Ifpw Ah¿°v \¬Insb¶nepw X∂n ƒ Ah≥ [q¿Ø\mbncp∂p. aqV≥ Bbn tebv°v aSßn hcp∂hsc kzoIcn°phm≥ cp∂p. GImInbmbncp∂p. F√mhcmepw X ssZhw B{Kln°p∂p. ]t£ Hcp hyh ≈s∏´h\mbncp∂p. ASnabmbncp∂p. F ÿ am{Xw a\wXncntbWw. aSßn hcWw. ∂m¬ XncnsI h∂t∏mƒ Ahs‚ Cu A bnscaymhv 3:19, 4:4 hsc Cu aSßn hchns\ hÿ sh®√ Ahs\ kzoIcn°p∂Xv. ]n \new Dgp∂Xnt\mSv kmZriys∏SpØnbncn s∂tbm, ]p{XXzØns‚ kIe am\yXI °p∂p. I´ DStbWw. ap≈pIƒ \o°s∏ tfmSpw, A[nImcßtfmSpw AhImitØm tSWw. ITn\ lrZbßƒ XItcWw. ]q¿Æ Spw IqSnbmWv. ambn ka¿∏n°s∏tSWw. sbiømhv {]hm ]∂n°q´nse sNfn°p≠n¬ ]∂nItfmsSm NI\neqsS ssZhw ho≠pw Hm¿∏n°p∂p ∏w `£Ww ]¶v h®t∏mƒ Ah\v Hcp Xncn “\nßfpsS ]m]ßƒ ISpw Nph∏mbncp ®dnhp≠mbn. kz¥w A∏s‚ `h\Ønse ∂mepw lnawt]mse shfp°pw. c‡mw_ tkhI¿t]mepw Xs∂°mƒ kp`n£X cw t]mse Nph∏mbncp∂mepw ]™nt]m tbmsS Ignbp∂p F∂ ‘Hcp Xncn®dnhv’. se shfp°pw (sbi. 1:18). [email protected] March 2015 11 MISSION anj≥ ssZhØn¶tebv°v aSßn h∂m¬ \ΩpsS hns‚ Iq´hIminIfpw \nXy Pohs‚ ]¶m Adnhn√mbvabpsS \mfpIsf, {]h¿ØnI fnIfpw BIp∂p. sf KWyam°msX \sΩ Ir]tbmsS ssI s°m≈p∂ Hcp ]nXmhmWv kz¿§Øn¬ ewLn°s∏´ PohnXmhÿbn¬ \n∂v a D≈sX∂v Hm¿°pI. F{X Xs∂ £an®p \w Xncnbphm\p≈ ImeamWt√m henb F∂v ]d™mepw Hcp kmlNcyw hcptºm t\mºv. D]hmkØmepw {]m¿∞\bmepw ƒ ]gb Ahÿsb Hm¿∏nbv°p∂h\mWv \ΩpsS ITn\ lrZbßƒ XI¿°s∏SWw. a\pjys\¶n¬ ssZhw \ΩpsS AIrXyß Xncn®dnhns‚ A\p`hw G¬°ptºmƒ A ƒ £an®Xv \nXyambmWv. AXp sIm≠v \p{Klw \nd™ hnfnIƒ ssZhw \¬Ip A\pX]n®v £a {]m]n® Hcp ]m]sØ ∂p. Debn¬ Np´v ]gpØv IdIƒ \oßn °pdn®pw Ip‰t_m[w tXmt∂≠ Imcyan√. sXfn™v ]pdsØSpØv kz¿ÆtØmSv D] “\ΩpsS ]m]ßsf G‰v ]dbp∂p F¶n¬ anbv°m≥ Ignbp∂ Hcp ]pXnb kr„nbm Ah≥ \tΩmSv ]m]ßsf £an®v kIe IpI. henb t\mºns‚ A\pjvTm\ A\p` A\oXnbpw t]m°n \sΩ ip≤oIcn∏m≥ hßfneqsS IS∂p t]mbn°gnbptºmƒ X°hÆw hnizkvX\pw \oXnam\pw BIp \„s∏´ [q¿Øv ]p{X≥ (apSnb\mb ]p{X ∂p” (1 tbml. 9). ]m]Øn¬ Bbncp∂ ≥) A√, am\km¥cs∏´v a\w Xncn™v t∏mƒ \mw AXn\v ASnaIƒ Bbncp∂p aSßn h∂v ‘aIs\’ F∂ hnfnbpw ]p{XXz sh¶n¬ {InkvXphn¬ BIptºmƒ \mw ]p Øn\v AhImis∏´sX√mw t\SnsbSp {XXzw {]m]nbv°p∂p. ‘aIs\’ F∂ hnfn Øpw D≈ Xncn®dnhns‚ AYhm am\km bv°v tbmKycmIp∂p. CXp aqew {InkvXp ¥cØns‚ A\p`hw BWv. l

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12 March 2015 [email protected] anj≥ MISSION am\km¥cs∏Sphn≥ _o\ kPn, kohpUvkv

F√m h¿jsØbpw t]mse Cu h¿jhpw AXnPohn®p. tbml∂m≥ XShnembti \mw henbt\mºnte°v {]thin®ncn°p jw tbip I^¿∂lqan¬ sN∂v “kz¿§ ∂p. Cu t\mº\pjvTm\w sIm≠v \ΩpsS cmPyw kao]n®ncn°bm¬ am\km¥cs∏ PohnXØn¬ Fs¥¶nepw am‰w hcpØphm Spho≥” F∂v {]kwKn®p XpSßn (aØmbn ≥ km[n®n´pt≠m? kmØms‚ ]co£I 3:17). sf AXnPohn°p∂Xn\p≈ {][m\ Bbp tbm\m btlmhbpsS Iev]\bv°v FXncm [amIp∂p t\mºv. PohnXØn¬ Ct∂mfw bn alm\Kcamb \ns\thbnte°v t]mIp “ kw`hn®n´p≈ sX‰pIsf Hm¿Øv am\km ∂Xn\p ]Icw X¿iointe°v I∏¬ Ibdn. ” ¥cs∏´m¬ am{Xta t\mºv A¿∞hØm ssZhw tbm\bpsS \nanØw kap{ZØn¬ bn amdpIbp≈p. Hcp s]cp¶m‰Sp∏n®p. tbm\ sh≈Ønte tbiphns‚ P\\tijw tbml∂m≥ °v FSpsØdnbs∏´p. I∏¬ im¥ambn. kv\m]I≥ sblqZy acp`qanbn¬ “kz¿§ ssZhw Iev]n®m°nb Hcp a’yw tbm\sb cmPyw kao]n®ncn°bm¬ am\km¥cs∏ hngpßn°f™p. tbm\ a’yØns‚ Sphn≥” (aØmbn 3:2) F∂p {]kwKn®p. D≈n¬ h®v \nehnfn®v {]m¿∞n®p. ssZhw sbcpiteaycpw, blqZytZi°mcpw, tbm¿ tbm\bpsS {]m¿∞\ tI´p. 3 cmhpw 3 ]I ±ms‚ CcpIcbnepap≈ F√m \m´pImcpw epw Ign™v a’yw tbm\sb Isc°v O¿ ]m]ßƒ G‰p ]d™p tbm¿±m≥ \Znbn¬ ±n®p If™p. \ns\thbnse P\ßfpsS tbml∂m\m¬ kv\m\w G‰p. kv\m\w G AXn{Iaw \nanØw ssZhw B alm\Kc ¬°m≥ h∂ kZqIyscbpw ]coitcbpw sØ D\vaqeam°phm≥ Xocpam\n®p. 2˛mw I≠n´v tbml∂m≥ kv\m]I≥ AhtcmSv {]mhiyw ssZhw tbm\tbmSv Iev]n®p “\o “k¿∏k¥XnIsf, hcphm\p≈ tIm] \ns\thbnse P\ßtfmSv {]kwKn°pI”. sØ Hgn™p HmSnt∏mIphm≥ \nßƒ°v AX\pkcn®v tbm\ \ns\thbnts°v ]pd D]tZin®p X∂Xv B¿? am\km¥cØn\p s∏´p. cmPmhpw B_mehr≤w P\ßfpw tbmKyamb êw Imbv]o≥” F∂v ]d D]hkn®v `£W ]m\obßƒ shSn™v ™p. c´pSpØv shÆodn¬ Ccp∂v, A\pX]n®v tbip tbml∂m\m¬ kv\m\w G‰p. ]cn \nehnfn®v {]m¿∞n®p. ssZhw AhcpsS ip≤mflmhv {]mhns‚ cq]Øn¬ Ah\n¬ {]m¿∞\ tI´p. ]´WsØ \in∏n®n√. Bhkn®p. “Ch≥ Fs‚ {]nb ]p{X≥, Ch AhtcmSv IcpW ImWn®p. \n¬ Rm≥ {]kmZn®ncn°p∂p F∂v kz¿ ssZhw Ctøm_n\v hfsctbsd I„XIƒ §Øn¬ \n∂v Hcp i–hpw D≠mbn. ]nimNv hcpØn F¶nepw Ah≥ ssZhsØ X≈n Ahs\ ]co£n®p. Ah≥ \mev]Xp ]I ∏d™n√, hnizmkØn¬ \n∂v hyXnNen epw \mev]Xp cmhpw D]hkn®p ssZh ®n√. Ahs‚ kvt\lnX∑m¿ ssZhsØ tØmSv {]m¿∞n®v ]nimNns‚ ]co£Isf X≈n∏d™p. Ah≥ NmcØnepw, shÆodn [email protected] March 2015 13 MISSION anj≥ epw Ccp∂v Ahs‚ kvt\lnX∑m¿°pth sk¬hn Pbnen¬ t]mbn kapµ¿knwKn\v ≠n A\pX]n®v {]m¿∞n®t∏mƒ ssZhw am∏psImSpØp, cmJn sIń kz¥w ktlm Ahs\ ]gbXnepw Ccńbmbn A\p{Kln Zc\mbn am‰n. Ah≥ am\km¥cs∏´v, ]p ®p. \mapw a‰p≈h¿°pth≠n {]m¿∞n°p Xnb Hcp PohnXØn\pSabmbn amdn. tPm¨ tºmƒ ssZhw \sΩbpw kar≤nbmbn A t]mƒ c≠mΩ≥ am¿∏m∏sb Aen AKvI \p{Kln°pw. Fs∂mcmƒ shSnh®p. Bip]{Xnbn¬\n tdma¿ 12:2 “\nßƒ Cu temIØn\v A\p ∂pw kpJw {]m]n® am¿∏m∏ t\sc t]mb cq]cmImsX \∑bpw, {]kmZhpw, ]q¿Æ Xv Pbnente°mWv. B ktlmZct\mSv \n Xbpap≈ ssZhlnXw C∂sX∂v Xncn®dn cp]m[nIw £an®p. B hy‡n am\km¥c tb≠Xn\v a\p ]pXp°n cq]m¥cs∏Sp s∏´p. Hdokbnse anj\dnbmbncp∂ {K ho≥” F∂v XncphN\w \sΩ ]Tn∏nbv°p lmw sÃbn≥knt\bpw 2 Bä°tfbpw ∂p. Im]menI¿ Po∏n\IØn´p Np´p sIm∂p. Xs‚ {]obs∏´hsc \njvIcpWw sIme eqt°mkv 5:32˛¬ “Rm≥ \oXnam∑msc A sNbvXhtcmSv sÃbn≥kns‚ `mcy •mUo √ ]m]nIsf At{X am\km¥cØn\v hnfn kv £an®p. Ch¿s°ms° “£an°p∂ ∏m≥ h∂ncn°p∂Xv” F∂v imkv{Xnamtcm kvt\lØns‚” i‡n FhnsS \n∂mWv Spw, ]coi∑mtcmSpw ]dbp∂p≠v. tbip ]m InńbXv. Im¬hdn Ipcninse Acpa\mY ]sØ shdp°p∂p, ]m]nsb kvt\ln°p s\ t\m°nbmWv, B kvt\lsØ {]Xnbm ∂p. A\pX]n°p∂ ]m]nsbtØSnbmWv Wv Ch¿s°ms° £a F∂ ]cnip≤m tbip Cu temIØnte°ph∂Xv. \mw ssZ flmhns‚ Zm\w e`n®Xv. Acpa\mYs‚ Ip hXncpapºmsI ap´paS°n, ]m]ßƒ G‰p cnipacWhpw, D∞m\hpw ASpØphcp∂ ]d™v, hnip≤ Ip¿∫m\ kzoIcn®v, ]p thfbn¬ \ap°v Hcp bYm¿∞ {InkvXym\n Xp°w {]m]n®v \nXyPoh≥ AhImiam Bbn Pohn°phm≥ {ian°mw. l °phm≥ XømdmIWw. \mw \tΩmSp sX‰p sNbvXhtcmSv £an®m VISHESHA DIVASANGAL ¬ am{Xta ssZhw \ΩpsS sX‰pIfpw £an APRIL 2015 °q. \mw AI‰n \n¿Øp∂hsc kvt\l 23 St. George tØmsS XncnsI sIm≠phcphm≥ {ian°p 27 Dukhrono of Abdul Jaleel Gregorios Bawa I, F¶nte \mw {InkvXym\n F∂ t]cn\v (North Paravoor) A¿lcmIq. a[y{]tZinse DZbv]q¿ F∂ MAY 2015 {KmaØn¬ BZnhmknIfpsS D∂a\Øn\v 14 Swarggarohana Perunnal {]h¿Øn®ncp∂ Hcp km[p I\ymkv{Xn Bbncp∂p dmWn acnb. P≥anIfpsS ASna 15 Kathirukalkuvendi Daivamathavinte Ormma XzØn¬\n∂v Ahsc tamNn∏n®v kzbw ] 24 Penthekosthi njayar cym]vXbnte°v \bn®p. Akqb ]q≠ P∑n 29 Swarnnavelliyazcha Iƒ kapµ¿knwKv Fs∂mcp bmhmhns\ JUNE 2015 bpw 2 Iq´pImscbpw hmSIbv°v FSpØp. 16 Sleehanombu Aarambham 53 IpØp IpØn ZmcpWambn knÃsd sIm 29 Sleehanombuveedal es∏SpØn. kapµ¿knwKv PbneneSbv° 30 Panthrandu Sleehanmarude Orma s∏´p. dmWn acnbbpsS ktlmZcn knÃ¿

14 March 2015 [email protected] anj≥ MISSION “Glory to God in the Highest and Goodwill to all men who please Him.” Ms. Christina Mary Thomas (First prize secured in Elocution at the Annual competition 2015)

Gospel of Luke 2:14, “Glory to God in the “My thoughts are not your thoughts, Highest and Goodwill to all men who please My ways are not your ways, Him.” Like Heaven is higher than the Earth, My thoughts are higher than your thoughts, and This angelic hymn introduces us to the birth of My ways are greater than your ways.” Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Even Joseph and Mother Mary had to face a life The gospel of Luke, in chapter 2, explains the full of hardship and trials, and finally suffer the miraculous yet humble birth of Jesus Christ. persecution of their own dear son. There were some shepherds taking care of their flock late in the night. An angel of the Lord In the book of Revelations (3:19), God declares, “I appeared before them, giving them the rebuke and punish all who I love; but be in earnest, Good News of the birth of Immanuel. They turn away from your sins and you shall be hurried to Bethlehem, saw baby Jesus lying in victorious.” the manger… and were amazed. The close friends and close disciples of Jesus had The song of the angels awakened the sleepy to face persecution; some of whom achieved shepherds, but what about us? Have we martyrdom. Eventually, they were all victorious. awakened? Have we understood the true They attained eternal life, a place in Heaven, and meaning of this divine song? live in our hearts forever. “Glory to God in the Highest and Goodwill to all Further on, our present generation, filled with men who please him” signifies that: All our violence, crime and hatred destroys the basic rules prayers, praises and worship should reach the of humanity and moral values. Discrimination one and only God; the Omnipotent, the against our own Christian brethren in regions of Omnipresent and the Omniscient God is the Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa; Violence against Supreme Leader. small school kids in Pakistan are some of the glaring examples of the worsening state of global Through the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of the goodwill and harmony. Almighty, God washes away our sins. Beware! The next coming of Jesus could be a rude In the gospel of Mathew (3:17), we hear the God’s awakening, not like the humble birth he had before. words, “This is my own dear son, with whom I Revelations 1:7, “Everyone shall see Him and am well pleased”. Jesus sacrifices his own life, mourn over Him. So shall it be.” redeems us from sin, and ensures goodwill amongst all. Hence, my dear friends, just like the shepherds But this goodwill does not mean a palatial life of were awakened by the call of God, let us also material benefits; it goes beyond our thoughts. receive the word of God, understand it and spread it across the world, and ensure goodwill amongst Through Isaiah (55:8), the Lord says, all. Thank you. l [email protected] March 2015 15 MISSION anj≥

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20 March 2015 [email protected] anj≥ MISSION FIRST APOSTOLIC VISIT TO INDIA OF HIS HOLINESS PATRIARCH IGNATIUS APHREM II Joseph Varghese

The Supreme head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox faith, the faith of our forefathers for many centuries, Church, His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem so being here is not only joyful to me also a privilege II, arrived in Nedumbassery airport on Saturday to come and see the ordinary people of Kerala, 7th February 2015 for His Holiness’ first Apostolic Malankara.” visit to India. His Holiness was accompanied by In the press conference His Holiness said a total a high level delegation comprising H.E. Gregorios reunion of the two factions of the church may not Saliba Shamoun, (Archbishop of Mosul, Iraq), H.E. be possible but peace full co-existence with mutual Mor Timotheos Samuel Aktas (Archbishop of recognition, respect and co-operation can be made Tur’abdin, Turkey), H.E. Mor Dioscoros Benyamin possible by sacrifices and compromises of both Atas (Archbishop of Sweden), H.E. Justinos the factions of the Church. The Syrian Orthodox Paulos Safar ( Archbishop of Lebanon), H.E. Mor Church has a very cordial relation and co-operation Themotheos Matta Alkstouri (Patriarchal with other Churches and even with non Christians Secretary), H.G. Mor Themotheos Mathews in Middle East, Europe and America. In Kerala, it (Secretary to Malankara affairs). is the people of the same blood who quarrel while H.B. Baselios Thomas I Catholicos and Bishops they are united by the same faith and liturgy. Some were present at the airport to receive His Holiness. bold steps should be taken to bring a settlement, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, his cabinet any God-fearing person would like to end the quarrel colleagues Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, K. Babu between the groups. and Anoop Jacob were also present at the airport Referring to the statement of the Orthodox faction to receive the Patriarch as he was visiting Kerala that it would not accept any foreign leadership, as a State guest. Thousands of Church members His Holiness said that there was no invasion in had also gathered at the airport to welcome the matters related to faith. His Holiness also pointed Holy Father. When His Holiness emerged from out that the 1934 constitution of the Orthodox the airport terminal building, the excited Church Church, accepted that the Patriarch of Antioch as members greeted the patriarch with loud cheers the spiritual head of the Church. However they are and slogans like “Antiocha Malankara bandham free to either drop it or to accept it. neenal vazhatte, Antioch Patriarchese neenal KARINGACHIRA SYNOD vazhatte”. In the evening His Holiness chaired the Holy His Holiness spent about an hour at the airport, Episcopal synod of the Church at St. George greeting the Church members before proceeding Cathedral, Karingachira. The Synod has appointed to Patriarchal centre, Puthencruz where he met a commission comprising Synod Secretary H.G. the Media, Church dignitaries and other visitors Joseph Mor Gregorios, H.G. Thomas Mor for most part of the day. Themotheos, H.G. Geevarghese Mor Athanasius, INTERACTION WITH MEDIA H.G. Kuriakose Mor Theophilos and H.G. Geevarghese Mor Coorilos to hold peace talks with His Holiness gave interviews to print and visual Orthodox Church. media. Talking to the media, His Holiness said “Being here is like being with family, with our PUBLIC RECEPTION AT KOTTAYAM spiritual children, with the people who kept the A grand public reception was given to the Patriarch [email protected] March 2015 21 MISSION anj≥ at the Nehru Stadium, Kottayam on 8th February. Ottoman Empire. This is a reminder to us and Thousands of people attended the public meeting. others that the world should be united against The stadium was filled by 4 o’clock in the evening terrorism, the spread of hatred and extremism more than one hour before His Holiness reached which threaten the basic rights of people. the venue in a decorated open jeep along with H.B. Baselios Thomas I Catholicos. Women in CHURCH VISITS traditional Kerala attire welcomed the patriarch with His Holiness celebrated the first Holy Qurbana on ‘thalappoli’. A 150 member choir sang the His India visit at the St. Mary’s JSO Cathedral, welcome song . Manarcad. After celebrating the Holy Qurbana, His After the presidential address by H.B. Baselios Holiness addressed the faithful and stated that we Thomas I Catholicos, Chief Minister Oommen shall not hate or curse anybody. Do not curse Chandy inaugurated the meeting. Delivering the anyone in the name of God, Church or in the inaugural address, Chief Minister said it was a name of Antioch. Our duty is to love everyone. privilege to the Government of Kerala to host him We should love each other as God loves us. as the state guest. His Holiness also celebrated Holy Qurbana at St. The patriarch had won the hearts of the thousands Peter’s & St. Paul’s JSO Church, Peechanikkadu, gathered at the Stadium by starting his address in Angamaly, Rajadhiraja St. Mary’s JSO Cathedral, Malayalam. He praised the lord for lavishing the Piravom, Marthoman JSO Church (Cheria Pally), scenic beauty of the state. He lauded the Kothamangalam, Mor Ignatius Monastery hospitality and courtesy of the Government for (Dayara), Manjinikkara and St. George Syrian inviting him in the very first year of his tenure as Monastery (Dayara), Malekuriz, during His the supreme head of the Universal Syrian Church. Holiness’ stay in Malankara. Addressing the gathering His Holiness said His Holiness also Consecrated St. Kuriakose that we need to establish lasting peace Knanaya Church, Aythala, St. George Chapel of between the Jacobite and Orthodox faction Syrian Orthodox Center, Kanjikuzhy, Kottayam, of our Church for mutual respect and peaceful St. Mary’s JSO Church, Marady, Evangelical co-existence. His Holiness expressed his Association of the East Head Quarters & Bishop concern about the monetary offerings made House, Perumbavoor, St. Peter’s & Paul’s JSO by the followers of these Churches, including Church, Peechanikkadu and St. George Syrian the poor, are being used for fighting court Monastery, Malekuriz. cases. “It breaks our hearts to see members His Holiness also visited Global Marthasmooni of the same family not turning up even during JSO Pilgrim Center, Peroor, St. Mary’s JSO the happiness and celebrations”, His Holiness Church, Areepparambu, St. John’s JSO Church said. Attamangalam, St. George JSO Patriarchal Cardinal Mor Baselios Cleemis Major Archbishop Church, Puthupally, St. Adai’s JSO Church, of Syro Malankra Church, Home Minister Ramesh Nalunnakkal, St. Ignatius JSO Church, Pallam, St. Chennithala, Transport Minister Thiruvanchoor Thomas JSO Church, Pakkil, St. Thomas JSO Radhakrishan, Excise Minister K. Babu, Civil Church, Vellor, Kottyam, St. Ignatius Simhasana Supplies Minister Anoob Jacob and prominent Cathedral, Kottayam, St. George JSO Church political and spiritual leaders also spoke at the Kavumbhagam, Mikhayel Mor Dionysius Dayara, Meeting. Adoor, St. Mary’s JSO Cathedral, Kuruppampady, Bethsada, Vengola, St. Mary’s JSO Church SAYFO Pallikkara, St. Thomas JSO Church, North 2015 candles were lit at the public reception to Paravoor, St. Mary’s JSO Church, Arthat, commemorate the centennial of the genocide Kunnamkulam, St. Mary’s JSO Church, Kannara, committed against Christians in the former St. George JSO Simhasana Church, Perumpally,

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St. Mary’s JSO Church, Kurichy, Kyomtha of the 250th Dukhrono of Maphriyano St.Baselios Seminary, Head Quaters of Kochi Diocese, Shakralla at St. Mary’s JSO Cathedral, Kandanad. Thiruvankulam, St. George JSO Church, Speaking at the meeting His Holiness said Mor Arakkunnam, Marthoman JSO Cathedral, Baselios Shakralla arrived in Malankara at a very Mulanthuruthy, St. Mary’s Cathedral Nerchapally, difficult time of the Church, to protect the Spiritual Rackad, Mor Baselios Paulose II Center, Head Children of Malankara from the Nestorian faith. Quarters of Kandanad Diocese, Thumpaman Diocese Head Quarters, Manjinikkara, Global CHENNAI & DELHI VISIT Marian Pilgrim Center, Kattachira, St. Gregorios In Chennai His Holiness consecrated St. Thomas Patriarchal Center, Head Quarters of Niranam JSO Church at Anna Nagar. Diocese at Parumala, Martha Mariam JSO Church, His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II arrived Nadamel. Mor Sabor Aphroth JSO Cathedral, in New Delhi on 17th February 2015. Talking to Akapparambu, Mor Ignatius JSO Church, Cheriya media persons, His Holiness stated that India is Vappalassery, St. Mary’s Valiya Pally, Thuruthiply, known worldwide as a country that practices St. Peters & St. Paul’s JSO Church, Puthencruz. religious tolerance, terming his visit to the nation as a ‘privilege’. HIS HOLINESS AT MARAMON CONVENTION In Delhi His Holiness met the President of India His Holiness was accorded a warm welcome on Pranab Mukherjee, the Prime Minister of India the 6th day of the Maramon convention. Addressing Narendra Modi, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, the big gathering His Holiness said that there are Apostolic Nuncio of Roman Catholic Church in two specific areas where Christian witness has to India, Arch Bishop Salvatore Pennacchio. be demonstrated in practice. His Holiness visited Rajghat and paid his tribute The first area His Holiness mentioned was to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. unity in diversity. It is true that in the Society that we live in, we have many cultures, sub A special reception was given in honor of His cultures, many religions and denominations. Holiness by the Syrian Ambassador in India, Riad We should have discussions and dialogue Kamel Abbas. The reception was attended by with each other for our survival and peaceful many ambassadors and dignitaries. co-existence. People who are sharing the His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II left Delhi same faith should come together to fight on 19th February after the historic and successful against the evil forces. Apostolic visit to India The other area His Holiness mentioned about MESSENGER OF PEACE was protection of environment. As Christians it is our responsibility that we should protect Cardinal Mor George Alenchery, Major Archbisop our nature, environment and prevent its of Syro Malabar Church rightly described His misuse because this is also God’s creation. Holiness as an Angel of peace. His Holiness’ visit By reducing our needs, we are preserving the to Malankara is being viewed with great optimism natural resources for the next generation. We by those wishing for peace in the Church. The should also have sustainable development patriarch is widely considered as the one who programs. If we misuse nature in the name of stands for peace and reconciliation between the development, we are inviting natural two factions of the Church. His Holiness said, He calamities. is leaving Malankara after sowing the seeds of peace, with the efforts of the faithful the seed should 250TH DUKHRONO OF ST. BASELIOS spring, grow up and produce fruits. SHAKRALLA “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be His Holiness inaugurated the closing ceremonies called the children of God” Mathew 5:9. l [email protected] March 2015 23 MISSION anj≥

on 4th Sept. 2014. Shri. Ganeshji Naik Saheb, NEWS then Minister was also present at the occasion. ANUSHAKTINAGAR ST. BASIL CENTRE MAIN SPECIAL GENERAL BODY MEETING PERUNNAL AND ST. BASIL FEAST A Special General Body Meeting of The main feast of the Centre (Dukhorono of late the Congregation was held on 7th lamented Yeldho Mor Baselios Bawa) was observed from September 30 to October 2, 2014. Gospel December 2014 to elect a trustee to represent the Congregation in the meetings were held on Sept. 30 and October 1, Diocesan Trust for the period 2014 2014. Diocesan Metropolitan H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios was the main speaker and chief to 2017. Mr. P.K. George was elected. celebrant. A large number of devotees participated in the programs. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL EXAMS The Perunnal Committee with Dr. Bency V. John The annual exams were conducted on 14th Dec. as General Convenor and Mr. Babu Jacob as 2014, result and the list of prize winners are given Finance Convenor along wih Vicar and Asstt. on page 30. Congratulations to the winners. Vicars and Office Bearers made excellent arrangements. SUNDAY SCHOOL COMPETITIONS St. Basil Feast was also celebrated at Nerul and The annual competition of the Sunday School Byculla Churches on October 5, 2014 in the most children of Nerul Church was conducted on 9th befitting manner. Mr. E.V. Benny & Fly, Nerul and November 2014. The List of prize winners is given Mr. Eldho C. Kuriakose & Fly, Kamothe sponsored in page 28. the expenses. The annual Sunday School competition of Mumbai Diocese was held at St. Gregorios Church, Mulund ST. GREGORIOS FEAST AND FOUNDATION on 30th November 2014. The list of prize winners STONE LAYING PERUNNAL of from our Congregation is given on page 10. Both the feasts were jointly celebrated at Nerul Congratulations to the winners. Church on November 8 and 9, 2014. Mrs. Marykutty Prakash & Fly sponsored the expenses. ELOCUTION COMPETITION St. Gregorios feast was also celebrated at Byculla The annual elocution competition for children Church and Anushaktinagar Centre on 9th between 10 to 14 was held on 4th January 2015. November 2014. First Prize (Late Biju Thottikattil and Jose Kuttipuzhayil Memorial award) was won by JSVBS - 2014 Christina Mary Thomas, daughter of Mrs. Jissy VBS was conducted at Nerul Church from Oct. 30 Thomas and Mr. Thomas K. George, Kharghar. to Nov. 1, 2014. Mr. Babu T. Kurian as convenor Second Prize (Late Mariamma Alias Venkadath along with Sunday School Teachers, Youth Memorial award) was won by Abin Benny, son of association members and Volunteers made Mrs. Maya Benny and Mr. Benny K. George, excellent arrangements. Members of the Church Anushaktinagar. sponsored various expenses. Congratulations to the winners. At Byculla Church VBS was conducted on November 2nd, 2014. X MAS CAROL, SERVICE As usual, the Carol Groups visited the residence ROAD NAMING CEREMONY of the members to convey the Xmas message. The road in front of our Church was named as “St. Xmas services were conducted at Byculla and Nerul Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Marg” church and at St. Basil Service centre by Hon. Mayor of NMMC Mr. Sagarji Naik Saheb Anushaktinagar

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PARISH DAY (HADOYUSO) 2014-15 held at Byculla Church on 26th January 2015. Rev. Fr. Reji Paul and Rev.Dn. Binu Chelattu led the For the first time in the history of the parish, Parish retreat day was celebrated on January 18, 2015 at Nerul Church. Immediately after Holy Qurbana, the NINUVE CONVENTION programme was inaugurated by Rev. P.P. Kuruvilla, Under the auspices of the Antiochean Faith Secretary of the Mumbai Diocese of Mar Thoma Protection Movement, a Gospel Convention was Church. In his address Rev. Kuruvilla emphasized held at Nerul Church on 28th January 2015. Rev. about the need for enhancement of fellowship Fr. Reji Paul was the main speaker. among Parish members. After formal inauguration by lighting of lamp, various games were held. NERUL CHURCH MAIN PERUNAL After lunch, the Xmas Carol groups, competition The main perunnal of Nerul church, 83rd Dukhorono was held at which six groups participated. While of Late lamented Ignatius Elias III was celebrated the first prize (Very Rev. Jacob Kureeckal from February 15 to 22, 2015. H.G. Zacharias Mor Corepiscopa Memorial trophy) and cash prize Philaxinos, Metropolitan of Idukki Diocese and sponsored by Cmdr. E.V. Thomas & Family was H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios Metropolitan of secured by Kharghar Carol group, the second prize Mumbai Diocese were the chief celebrants. The (Peter Pynadathu Memorial trophy) and cash prize Perunnal programmes began with hoisting of flag was secured by Anushaktinagar Carol group. The on Feb 15th by our Vicar. Gospel meetings were third prize and cash award sponsored by Paul held on Feb. 19 & 20, 2015. As usual charity Mathai & Family, Nerul was awarded to Nerul programmers such as ‘Vastradaanam’, (West) Carol group and the best Christmas father ‘Annadaanam’ etc. were held. There was also award sponsored by Mr. N.C. Joseph & Fly was ‘Padayatra’ from different churches in Mumbai awarded to Anushaktinagar Carol Group. Diocese. A Raasa was taken out around Nerul Congratulations to the winners. town. Apart from priests in Mumbai diocese, a large number of devotees from different churches in Anniversary of the spiritual organizations was held Mumbai took part in the Perunnal. in the evening at which prizes to all Sunday School students were presented. Similarly the prizes to May God Almighty shower abundant blessings on the winners in the competitions held by other all those who took shares for the perunnal and spiritual organizations were also presented. also sponsored various items. Thereafter various cultural programmes by our own Mrs. Elizabeth Babu & Mr. Babu Paul, Kharghar members were presented, which were very much who completed 25 years in matrimony and Seniors appreciated. A large number of members from members Mr. N.C. Joseph and Mrs. Gracy different areas in the Congregation attended the Varghese were felicitated. Programmes. Our priests and Rev.Fr. Geevarghese We remember with gratitude the services and co- Johnson & Rev.Fr. Eldho Varghese, former Vicars operation being rendered by the above members and Rev. Fr. K.T. George, senior priest graced the to the Congregation and express our sincere occasion with their presence. thanks for the same. Mr. P.V. Jacob as general The General Convenor of the Programme, Cmdr. Convenor and Mr. Paul Mathai as Finance Convenor P.P. Varghese (Jimmy), Finance Convenor Mr. P.V. alongwith Vicar, Asstt. Vicars and Office bearers Jacob and Programme Convenor Mr. Sunil D. made excellent arrangements. George along with the Vicar, Asstt. Vicars and FELICITATION TO FR. MATHEW GEORGE ON Office Bearers put their best efforts to make the SILVER JUBILEE OF PRIESTHOOD programme a grand success. A public meeting was held on 21st evening after ONE DAY RETREAT AT BYCULLA CHURCH the Evening prayer to felicitate Rev.Fr. Mathew As in the previous years, a one day retreat was George on his completion of 25 years in priesthood [email protected] March 2015 25 MISSION anj≥ on 19th May 2014. H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios 03. Felicitated students who have passed in the presided over the meeting. H.G. Zacharias Mor SSC/HSC Exam held in March 2014 Philaxinos and Mr. Johny Nelloor, ‘Aushadi’ 04. Actively participated in the Diocesan Family Chairman were also present at the meeting. Conference held at Kalyan by taking sessions SEND OFF TO REV. FR. BOBBY GEORGE for children etc. A warm send off was given to Fr. Bobby George, NEW MEMBERS former Vicar on 21st December. H.G. Thomas Mor The following members joined the parish. Alexandrios, Mumbai Diocesan Metropolitan graced the occasion with his presence. We 1. Aneesh Abraham express our sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. Bobby 904, Proviso Hill Park, Sector 35, George for the services rendered to the Plot No. 12, Kharghar. congregation and wish him all the best. Mob.: 9869075696 BAPTISMS 2. Sali Paulose Sai Kripa CHS, A/3:03, Sector-9, The following Baptisms were Solemnized Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. Master Evan Eldho, son of Mrs. Nithya Eldho & Mob.: 9833484083 Mr. Eldho Varghese on 29.12.2014. 3. Abhilash George Rachel Philips, daughter of Mrs. Cibi Philips and B-601(S/B), 6th floor, Sukhata Apartment, Mr. Philips Thomas on 29.01.2015. Worli, Mumbai. FELICITATION TO SENIOR MEMBER Tel.: 022-33958575 Senior member Mr. T.K. Kurian was felicitated by 4. Jisso K. Alias H.G. Thomas Mor Alexandrios on his completion B-10/7, Kendriya Vihar, of 62 years service in the Madbaha. Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Tel.: 27747669 OBITUARY 5. Shabu Iype Mrs. Mary Varghese, wife of P.M. R.No. 602, 6th floor, Kesar Exotica, Varghese, Nerul, a member of our Sector 10, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. congregation, left for her heavenly Mob.: 7666644443 abode on 11th December 2014. 6. Vicky Thomas Our heartfelt condolence to the 19/601,602, Seawood Estates, NRI Complex, bereaved family and pray that her Sector 55-58, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. soul may rest in peace. Mob.: 9820281943 MALAYALAM CLASSES 7. Nithin George Pathickal As part of Kerala Government’s Malayalam C-201, Millennium Park, Sector 25, Mission project, Malayalam classes have already Nerul, Navi Mumbai. started at Nerul Church. This is a golden Mob.: 9820415193 opportunity to learn our Mother tongue. Cmdr E. 8. Shine Jacob V. Thomas and Shyju John are the co-ordinators B 1/12, Air India Colony, Sector 27, for these classes. Nerul, Navi Mumbai. YOUTH ASSOCIATION NERUL UNIT ACTIVITIES Mob.: 9322598048 9. Varghese Cherian 01. Visited Seal Ashram, Panvel and distributed 304, B-Wing, Vikranth Apartment, clothes, fruits etc. to the inmates. Plot No D 53/54, Sector 9, Airoli, 02. Participated in the MMCA Christmas Carol Navi Mumbai. programmes. Mob.: 9820212537

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10. Jince V. K. to come together in prayer, joy and togetherness 302, Mahaveer CHS Ltd., House No. 70, for a time of divine fellowship and celebration Samarth Nagar, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai through thought provoking and spiritually reviving Mob.: 8097765920 messages, group discussions, exciting events, games and cultural programmes. Senior members 11. Alex Mathew above the age of 70, who have contributed for the 307, D-Wing, Ajanta CHS Ltd, development of the Diocese / Church in Mumbai Sector 22, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai were also felicitated at the Conference. Mob.: 9920338941 NOMINATED TO SABHA MANAGING 12. Sajan Mathew COMMITTEE 5, Shri Eknath Thakur Bldg, Sector 5, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai Mr. N.C. Joseph from our Mob.: 9867131326 Congregation has been nominated to the Managing Committee of the We extend a hearty welcome to the newly joined Jacobite Syrian Christian Church members. from Mumbai Diocese. CHANGE OF ADDRESS ANNUAL COMPETITION OF THE DIOCESAN 1. Benny K George, SUNDAY SCHOOL Sharayu 15, Anushaktinagar The Annual Competition of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Sunday School Association, Mumbai 2. Dr. Bency V John, Diocese was held on 30th November 2014 at St. Annapurna 18-C, Anushaktinagar Gregorios JS Church, Mulund. 245 students and 3. Sunil D George, Teachers of 12 Sunday Schools competed. The Godavari, 24, Anushaktinagar following were the overall winners. 4. Jolly Varghese, 1st - St. Mary's Sunday School, Pune Narmada, A4, Anushaktinagar 2nd - St. Thomas Sunday School, Nerul 3rd - St. Gregorios Sunday School, Mulund DIOCESAN / SABHA NEWS JSVBS 2014 For the first time, Jacobite Syrian Vacation Bible HABROOSO 2014 School was conducted simultaneously on October Mumbai Diocese organised a two-day Family get- 30, 31 and November 1, 2014 in all the Sunday together - ‘HABROOSO 2014’ on 23rd and 24th School units of the Diocese, based on the common October at Sacred Heart School, Kalyan. More than MJSSA theme “Abide in Me” (John 15:4). VBS 650 faithful registered for the 2 day Family materials and songs were arranged from MJSSA. Conference. The Programme was inaugurated by XMAS CAROL COMPETITION H.E. Mor Alexandrios Thomas Metropolitan of Under the auspices of the Youth Association, Mumbai Diocese. The theme of the Conference was Diocesan Carol groups competition was held at “But as for me and my family, we will serve the St. Thomas Chruch, Nerul on 11th January 2015. Lord” (Joshua 24:15). Rev.Fr. Reji Paul, Vicar of St. Thomas Church, Nerul won the first prize for Mor Baselios JS Church Cheeyambam was the the sixth consecutive year. main speaker. Classes were also taken by Rev. Paul Jacob, Vicar of Nallasopara Marthoma PILGRIMAGE TO MANJINIKARA Church, Rev. Fr. Francis Karthanam VC, Asstt. As in the previous years, under the auspices of Director of Tabor Retreat Centre, Kalyan, Br. the Mumbai diocese, a pilgrimage to Manjinikara George Gloria and Br. C.C. Antony. It was an Church was held from 11th February to 16th occasion for Jacobite faithful from Mumbai Diocese February 2015. [email protected] March 2015 27 MISSION anj≥ ST. THOMAS J. S. O. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL COMPETITION - 2014 RESULTS

KIDS (Age: 3-5 Years) (1) Coloring First Prize Kenzie S Peter Second Prize Dino C Mathew Third Prize (3) Allen Lency Binil Shawn Sajan Diya Saju (2) Solo Song First Prize Ananya Susan Thomas Second Prize Edwina Joji Third Prize Enoch Shaji (3) Group Song First Prize Divya, Enoch, Neha, Kenzie, Sara, Jonah, Dino Second Prize Allen, Ananya, Eva, Edwina, Arush, Shiya, Shawn Third Prize

PRE-PRIMARY (Age: 6-8 Years) (1) Solo Song First Prize Alfi Sanjo Second Prize Hridya Hannah Joseph Third Prize Basil Shajan (2) Group Song First Prize (2) (1) Yohan, Sujin, Jovin, Basil, Allen (2) Alfi, Aaron, Aancy Second Prize Luxia, Sheryl, Hridya, Ciyona, Chris Third Prize --- (3) Bible Story Telling First Prize Alfi Sanjo Second Prize (2) (1) Luxia Shibu (2) Sheryl Jacob Third Prize Ciyona Saiju

PRIMARY (Age: 9-11 Years) (1) Solo Song First Prize Edwin Varghese Second Prize Sharon Saji Third Prize (2) (1) Jinu Johny (2) Merin Jacob (2) Group Song First Prize Sherin, Sharon, Edwin, Sharaon K, Jhanvi Second Prize Febin, Jino, Simon, Kevin, Aldrin Third Prize Abraham Deepak, Benita, Merin, Cheril

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(3) Memory Verses First Prize Edwin Varghese (Written) Second Prize Ebin Paul Third Prize (2) (1) Kevin Peter, (2) Abraham.D.Thomas (4) Fancy Dress First Prize Edwin Varghese Second Prize Febin Babu Third Prize Ebin Paul (5) Quick Bible Ref. First Prize Edwin Varghese Second Prize Febin Babu Third Prize Jhanvi Mathew

SECONDARY (Age: 12-15 Years) (1) Solo Song First Prize Diya Mary Joseph Second Prize Merlin Shajimon Third Prize Sneha Kuriakose (2) Group Song First Prize Blessy, Diya, Riya, Merlin Second Prize Christina, Rintu, Sneha, Princy (3) Quick Bible Ref. First Prize Pristo Paul Second Prize Adrian Jaymon Third Prize Prince Philip (4) Bible Quiz First Prize (2) (1) Christina Mary Thomas, (Written) (2) Sneha Kuriakose Second Prize Isha Abraham Third Prize Jaison Shaji (5) Elocution First Prize Diya Mary Joseph Second Prize Pristo Paul Third Prize Isha Abraham

SENIORS (Age: 16-18 Years) (1) Solo Song -- (2) Bible Quiz (Written) -- (3) Elocution --

TEACHERS (1) Solo Song First Prize Mr. Babu T. Kurian Second Prize Mrs. Sindhu Saju Third Prize Mrs. Elsy Varghese [email protected] March 2015 29 MISSION anj≥ NERUL SUNDAY SCHOOL ACADEMICS 2014 Class Position Annual Examination Attendance Kids First Diya Saju & Neha John Diya Saju Second Sara Sanju & Kenzie S. Peter Third Blesty Aby & Jonah Shiby 1 First Edwina Joji Allen Binil Second Eva Third Ananya S. Thomas 2 First Luxia Shibu Hridya Joseph & Sheryl Second Jovin M. Kurian, Hridya Joseph & Sheryl Third Ciyona Sanju 3 First Alfi Sanjo Alfi Sanjo Second Aaron Third Dipin 4 First Allen Shyju Allen Shyju Second Abraham Deepak Thomas Third Alan Ashbi 5 First Merin Jacob Benita Binil & Merin Jacob Second Cheryl Sajan Third Basil Kuriakose 6 First Sania Saji Aldrin Saju & Austin Reji Second Febin Babu & Kevin Peter Third Sharon Shaji, Aldrin Saju & Jinu Johny 7 First Isha Abraham & Sharon Jisso Ebin Paul Second Edwin Varghese Third Jhanvi Mathew 8 First Diya Mary Joseph, Jaison Shaji Diya Mary Joseph & Christina Thomas Second Blessely Poulose, Merlin Shajimon & Anusha Joseph Third Adrian Jayamon & Basil Poulose 9 First Riya V. Shiby Riya V. Shiby Second Prince Philip Third Princy John 10 First -- Pristo Paul Second -- Third --

30 March 2015 [email protected] anj≥ MISSION LIST OF PRIZES FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF ST. BASIL SERVICE CENTRE, ANUSHAKTINAGAR Academics 2014 Class 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize I Maria Varghese Robin Ajith Alfie Sunil IV Femi Varghese Alina Benny Belvin Paulose V Aron Sunil Benitta Basil / Joan Benoy VII Anisha Benny Jittu James Abin Benny

Attendance Class 1st prize 2nd prize I Maria Varghese Alfie Sunil IV Femi Varghese/ Belvin Paulose Alina Benny V Joan Benoy Aron Sunil VII Anna Benoy Abin Benny

Internal competitions KIDS 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize Drawing competition Alfie Sunil Neha Ajith

PRE- PRIMARY 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize Solo song Sharon Saju, Maria Varghese Femi varghese Story telling Femi Varghese Maria Varghese Robin Ajith

PRIMARY 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize Solo song Alina Benny Benitta Basil Joan Benoy Memory verses Aron Sunil Benitta Basil Alina Benny Quick Bible Ref. Aron Sunil Alina Benny Belvin & Benitta Fancy dress Benitta Basil Joan Binoy Aron sunil

SECONDARY 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize Solo song Anna Benoy Quiz Abin Benny Anna Binoy Jittu James Quick Bible Ref. Abin Benny Anna binoy Jittu James Elocution Abin Benny Anna binoy Jittu James

SENIORS 1st prize 2nd prize 3rd prize Solo song Maria Sony Betsy basil Bible quiz Betsy Basil and Benson Paulose Elocution Maria Sony

TEACHERS 1st prize Solo song Sharon Sam [email protected] March 2015 31 MISSION anj≥ PASSION WEEK PROGRAMME - 2015 NERUL CHURCH March 29 07.45 a.m. Morning Prayer Palm Sunday 08.30 a.m. Hosanna service, Holy Qurbana 07.00 p.m. Evening prayer, Confession March 30, Monday 06.30 p.m. Evening Prayer, Devotional Address, Confession March 31, Tuesday 06.30 p.m. Evening Prayer, Devotional Address, Confession April 01, Wednesday 07.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Confession 07.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Pesaha Services 08.30 p.m. Holy Qurbana April 02, Thursday 07.00 p.m. Evening Prayer, Devotional Address April 03 08.30 a.m. Morning Prayer, Prayer of the 3rd hour Good Friday 10.00 a.m. Prayer of the 6th hour 11.00 a.m. Prayer of the 9th hour 12.30 p.m. Veneration of the Cross and Procession 02.30 p.m. Kabaradakkam 03.00 p.m. Serving of Kaipa and Kanji nercha 05.30 p.m. Evening Prayer April 04 10.00 a.m. Holy Qurbana for all departed ones Holy Saturday 07.00 p.m. Evening Prayer 08.00 p.m. Service of Resurrection, Holy Qurbana BYCULLA CHURCH March 29 10.00 a.m. Morning Prayer Palm Sunday 10.30 a.m. Hosanna Service, Holy Qurbana April 01 07.30 p.m. Evening prayer Wednesday 08.00 p.m. PESAHA Services,Holy Qurbana April 03 08.30 a.m. Morning prayer, prayer of 3rd hour GOOD FRIDAY 10.00 a.m. Prayer of the 6th hour (At St. Joseph Carmel 11.00 a.m. Prayer of 9th hour Convent Hall, Opp. 12.00 noon Veneration of the Cross and procession Sandhurst Rd. Stn.) 02.30 p.m. Kabaradakkam 03.00 p.m. Serving of Kaipa and Kanji nercha April 04 10.00 a.m. Holy Qurbana for all departed ones Holy Saturday 07.30 p.m. Evening prayer 08.00 p.m. Service of Resurrection and Holy Qurbana, Love feast. ANUSHAKTINAGAR CENTRE March 29 09.00 a. m Morning prayer Palm Sunday 09.30 a. m Hosanna service, Holy Qurbana March 31 06.30 p. m Evening Prayer Tuesday 07.00 p. m Confession April 01 07.00 p. m Evening prayer Wednesday 08.00 p. m Pesaha services, Holy Qurbana. Note: All are requested to CONFESS before Wednesday 01st April and receive Holy Communion.

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