Thomas said to him, “My Lord and My God”. (St. John 20:28)
Issue No. 10 Vol. IX
October 2015
Monthly news letter of Kuwait St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church
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2nd OCTOBER 2015
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From the Vicar .... Dearly Beloved in Christ, Greetings to you all in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We started in the last issue to discuss the Biblical understanding of the priestly dress code that a celebrant is wearing for the holy sacraments services. Through this issue I would like to bring into your attention about the meaning of the one of the liturgical song that the celebrant chants in the beginning of the Holy Communion, i.e., Aharon Anacha Dhoopam pol prarthana sweekarika…. What is the important of liturgical songs in the Qurbana? It was a Hebrew tradition that Israelites used songs and music to praise, thank, adore and pray to God. There are many Psalms that were composed out of their experience with their Yahweh. These were composed and preserved as written document for the generation to use them incorruptly and meaningfully. For example, God said to Moses to write down the event happened at the battle field so that Joshua will come to know how his victory over the enemies happened (Ex.17: 13-14). As the Bible content is preserved, the Liturgy must also be; because its content is extracted from the Holy Bible. Let us look at the meaning of the chant in Thaksa (the order of service). 1. Aharon Anacha Dhoopam Pol Prarthana Sweekarikka- Numbers 16: 1-50: God appointed priesthood for the sanctification of His people in Israel. Aaron’s call to the priesthood was confirmed and set above all contradictions; God not only saved his life when the accusers were cut off, but now made him an instrument for saving Israel (Num.16: 46-50). No room therefore is left to doubt of Aaron’s call to the priesthood. Today the worshippers sing to the Lord and pray sincerely to make their sweet incense of prayer acceptable and pleasing to Him like that of the prayer of Aaron. 2. Ninuvar Yachana Athupole Sushroosha Kuwait St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church. P.O. Box 25562 Safat 13116 Kuwait Tel : 25635253 (Res.) Mob : 6603 0775 E-mail : revsuniljoy@gmail.com
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Kaikolka- (Jonah 3): Jonah was appointed by God to preach about the divine judgment upon the wicked people in Nineveh that Nineveh would be overthrown by forty days; but the divine grace against their repentance and reformation came upon them, and all were saved. As the true worshippers of God in each Qurbana cry out to God, like the people of Nineveh, to forgive their sins they were also forgiven on their sincere prayers and fasting. 3. Kadalil Yonakku Aruliyapol Adiyarkku Utharam Aruleeduka- (Jonah 4): Jonah’s prayer was answered though he became disobedient and was in the belly of whale. God’s presence is everywhere to rescue his people and to fulfill his mission. The worship reminds us that no person is alone and away from God’s mercy and protection. We observe October 30th as Family Day. As a part of observing Family day we must have: 1. Agape Family Fellowship, which is a mutual visit between two families. It starts from Oct.1st. This may cultivate mutual respect and relationship among one another. 2. Family Dedication is a time of resubmission of oneself to the other. Family members may attend prayerfully. 3. Family members sitting together and receiving the Holy Communion, being united in Christ’s love. 4. One day income: All earning members may contribute from their income to the need of the other. “All happy families resemble one another, each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way,” Leo Tolstoy. May God bless you all to be happy and faithful family members of the Church. With blessings and prayers, Yours in Christ Jesus, Sunil Joy achen Vicar Parsonage : Flat No.14, 1st Floor, Bldg # 20, Street 10, Al-Dhahok Bin Qays Street, Block 10 Salmiya. (Opp. Bestow Super Market)
Family Get-together (Sargotsavam)
Annual family get-together (Sargotsavam) of St. Thomas Family was celebrated on 17th Sep at Indian Community School Senior branch auditorium, Salmiya. The function was presided by Vicar Rev. Sunil Joy. In his inaugural speech, Rev. Dr. P. P. Thomas (Faculty member, Dharma Jyoti vidya peeth, New Delhi) spoke about the biblical and cultural perspective of celebrating such programs; which in his word is a platform for families to come together and interact more closely with each other enabling a renewal of family relations. Shri. Vijayan Karayil (Hon. Secretary, Board of Trustees, ICSK) in his felicitation speech praised the collaborative efforts of the Mar Thoma Sabha, especially St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church Kuwait, with ICSK. Shri. Shibu Cherian (Assembly member) also gave a felicitation speech. ‘Pookkalam’ competition was a true demonstration of the exceptional art design skills of the eight teams; CANAAN, EDEN, EMMAUS, GIHON, KADESH, MAHNAIM, MIZPAH and OLIVET prayer groups, based on the diocesan theme for the year ‘Redemption of life & Renewal of Family’. All eight designs and presentations were outstanding however, the judges rated EMMAUS on top of the order, followed by OLIVET in second place and MIZPAH in third place.
Cultural events were staged as part of the get together. The Choir presented a superb melody portraying the values of family from a biblical perspective. ‘Sevikasanghom’ sang an excellent Malayalam folk song and the added attraction of their performance was the ‘tiny tots’ dancing to their melodious rhythm on stage. The solo sung by Master Reeves manifested his high quality singing. ‘Margom Kali’ by the teenagers was the star attraction of the day’s cultural programs. ‘Margom kali’ was choreographed to perfection and well-rehearsed by the team consisting of Alka, Alexi, Angeline, Aswathi, Benita & Lisa. Last but not the least, the ‘Vallam kali’ by St. Thomas family brought in a true ‘Punnamada Kaayal’ experience. The program was completed with vote of thanks by the convener Mr. Biju Varghese, followed by a 22 items ‘Sadhya’ on banana leaf. St. Thomas Family takes this opportunity to extend its high appreciation a big Thank you to ALL who have contributed for the program’s success. A special word of appreciation to our Vicar Sunil Joy Achen, All members of the Kaisthana Samithy, Convener Mr. Biju Varghese, Joint convener Mrs. Annie Shyla Philip and the food committee coordinator Mr. Crossble Thomas. Page 3 of 8
BIRTHDAYS DATE
NAME
MEMBER NO
PET NAME
PRAYER GROUP
TELEPHONE
MOBILE
1
NEEBA T. ABRAHAM
01684
NEEBA
MAHANAIM
25629174
65581644
1
ASHISH KURIAN MATHEW
01861
ASHISH
CANAAN
25645275
99858961
1
SARAMMA KOSHY KUNJU DANIE
02682
KUNJUMOLE
OLIVET
25640989
99575308
2
SUSY MATHEW
00092
SUSY
GIHON
22657126
99730699
2
REGI ALEX MATHEW (DR.)
01331
REGI
EPHRATH
24330564
67096465
2
SHANNON CHINNU SOJI
01525
CHINNU
OLIVET
25628044
66267537
2
SAMUEL MATHEW
02121
SAMKUTTY
ARARAT
24315281
99552771
2
AISHWARYA MATHEW
04803
SONA
GIHON
94903031
69649492
3
JOY THOMAS
01821
SHIBU
EDEN
3
JASMINE KOSHY VETTUPARAMP
04672
JASMINE
EMMAUS
66014866
4
RONNIE GEORGE
05021
RONNIE
EPHRAIM
24337438
97228816
5
RESLY SUSAN REJI
01143
RESLY
ARARAT
24344521
97219433
6
RUBEN NISHAD THOMAS
04973
RUBEN
KADESH
67726989
66494156
7
DON THOMAS CROSS
01724
KITHU
MAHANAIM
25649357
99597282
7
ASHA ANNIE PHILIP
04632
ASHA
MIZPAH
23710871
66792715
8
DAISY ISSAC ABRAHAM
00022
DAISY
OLIVET
25634157
66239656
8
ALLAN IDICULLA ABRAHAM
01123
ALLAN
MIZPAH
25731735
65608884
8
REBEKAH SHAJI JOSPEH
01413
BEKAH
EDEN
25612248
69977286
9
GEORGE K. THOMAS
00621
PRAKASH
ARARAT
24335198
66044008
25626196
9
SUNIL TOM MATHEWS
02571
SUNIL
GIHON
9
SHEENA ANNA GEORGE
03732
SHEENA
MAHANAIM
99835773 97254038
10
MARIAMMA GEORGEKUTTY
00962
PENNAMMA
EDEN
25659514
65880367
10
ACCAMMA JOHN
01162
LATHA
CANAAN
25630400
66588173
10
KELVIE THOMAS
01203
KELVIE
GETHSEMANE
25652006
10
SERENA MARY ABRAHAM
04414
11
SUSHA ZACHARIA
03722
SUSHA
ARARAT
12
THOMAS PYNUMMOOTTIL MATH
01793
RYAN
KADESH
EMMAUS
99320230 55778350 99583014
25613750
99291895
12
MARIAM JOSEPH
02872
REMAH
MIZPAH
23718450
66846021
13
JONINA MIRIAM ABRAHAM
01643
JONINA
OLIVET
25648067
99416554
13
JULIE ELSA JACOB
01772
JULIE
ARARAT
24318939
99105702
14
BRYAN DANIEL ROBY THOMAS
02663
BRYAN
MIZPAH
25627554
66779089
14
ABEL OOMMEN THOMAS
04693
ABEL
GETHSEMANE
25621376
66408581
15
SUMI SAM GEORGE
00214
SUMI
OLIVET
25616048
66290253
15
TRESSA MARIE JOHN
01362
TRESSA
KADESH
25653028
99281995
15
KRUPA SARA BIJU
01783
KRUPA
OLIVET
25630169
99223165
16
JOSELIN ANN JOSE
00664
JOSLIN
ARARAT
24317138
99712793
16
KARTHIK THOMAS MATHEW
04044
KARTHIK
CANAAN
25660857
99398297
17
SHEEBA ROY
00522
SHEEBA
EMMAUS
25652984
17
GLEN GEORGE MATHEW
01993
GLEN
MIZPAH
69338585 99432984
17
RENJI RAJU
03281
RENJI
EPHRAIM
18
SAMUEL MATHEW
00931
BABU/SAM
GETHSEMANE
25622382
66671409
18
SANTHOSH PHILIP
01131
SANTHOSH
GIHON
25652543
97910385
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66857851
BIRTHDAYS DATE
NAME
MEMBER NO
PET NAME
PRAYER GROUP
TELEPHONE 25645275
18
DANYA ELIZA ASHISH
01864
ACHU
CANAAN
18
JOSE V. MATHEW
02961
JOSE
CANAAN
JINU
MIZPAH
18
JINU JOJU
04662
18
EDWIN SIBI
04953
Date
Name
Mem. No.
MOBILE 99858961 66481465 97411840
EDEN
99084797 Telephone
Pet Name
Prayer Group
KUNJACHEN
EPHRAIM
00883
ASHA
KADESH
25646384
66547820
01394
KEVIN
KADESH
25621469
66420854
ANU MATHAI
02052
ANU
GETHSEMANE
25619359
ABEL GEORGE ALEX
02503
ABEL
CANAAN
19
KUNJACHEN JOHN M.
00061
19
ASHA MARY ACHANKUNJU
19
KEVIN TOM VARGHESE
20 20
Mobile 66473650
99578545 66062752
20
SHERIL SARA NOBLE
04422
SHERIL
GIHON
65100023
21
VARUGHESE JOHN
00691
SAJI
EMMAUS
25646274
21
JENU JOY THOMAS
01822
JENU
EDEN
50157206 66106744 66014866
21
CHINNAMMA KOSHY
04881
CHINNAMMA
GETHSEMANE
65147897
65147897
22
JITHIN JACOB MATHEW
00973
JITHIN
EPHRATH
24316015
99561506
22
BOBBY JOHNSON GEORGE
01591
BOBBY
EMMAUS
25622547
65134650
23
USHA JAGAN THOMAS
00252
USHA
OLIVET
25636918
66289971
23
ANJU ANN PHILIP (DR.)
02492
ANJU
CANAAN
25662310
66236469
24
RICHARD JOHN
00544
RICHU
KADESH
25633251
66777350
24
BEENA MARY GEORGE
02152
BEENA
KADESH
25635609
65134650
24
MILI ROBY MATHEWS
02662
MILI
MIZPAH
25627554
66779089
25
SHEENA ELSA JACOB
00384
SHEENA
MIZPAH
25616438
99410212
26
RAKHEE ELIZABETH MATHEW
03472
RAKHEE
ARARAT
24346703
97153151
27
MATHEW PHILIP CODIYATTU
00193
SANJO
EDEN
25629665
99796536
27
SWAPNA SEBASTIAN
04832
SWAPNA
ARARAT
24336752
97663981
MAHANAIM
97691708
27
PHILIP ABRAHAM
04861
27
ISAAC RONN GEORGE
05023
ISAAC
EPHRAIM
24337438
97228816
28
JESSY THOMAS
00262
JESSY
EMMAUS
25610213
99795431
28
FEBA ABRAHAM
01503
FEBA
OLIVET
25652846
97592351
28
AMIE SAIRA KURIAN
01534
AMIE
GETHSEMANE
25663820
99100729
AARON MON
KADESH
25659310
28
AARON BENNY THOMAS
02043
28
ANGEL MARIAM MATHEW
03823
GIHON
29
IDICULA MATHAI
00451
JOY
MAHANAIM
29
SHOLLY THOMAS
01352
SHOLLY
OLIVET
99671087 65970401
25633985
99605899 66763090
29
SRUTHI GEORGE CHERIAN
03764
AMMU
EPHRAIM
24316910
99662437
30
CROSSBLE THOMAS
01721
SHIBU
MAHANAIM
25649357
99597282
31
IRVINE VARUGHESE JERRIN
Irvine
EPHRATH
69693197
66862436
31
TANIA ELZA ALEXANDER
01083
TANIA
MAHANAIM
25643302
99582291
31
TOM MATHEW
03934
TOM
MAHANAIM
25632457
99800713
Thanking God Almighty for His mercy. May Lord God Bless you abundantly.
“Happy Birthday"
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES DATE
NAME
M. No.
PRAYER GRP.
TEL. RES.
MOBILE
2
RAJESH ABRAHAM VARKEY & SEEMA RAJESH VARKEY
00193
EDEN
67050820
1805151
5
MATHEW V. ABRAHAM & MARY MATHEW
00154
GIHON
25341972
66935777
6
GEORGE T. KOLETH & ANU M. GEORGE
00084
EDEN
25625029
97504243
7
ABRAHAM VARUGHESE & MARIAMMA OOMMEN
00191
EPHRAIM
24347481
97757607
7
NEBU JOHN & SARAMMA NEBU
00142
MIZPAH
25759574
8
PHILIP VARGHESE & LEETHU THOMAS
00470
OLIVET
9
BIJU THOMAS & SHERLY ANNI JOHN
00412
MAHANAIM
66425309
67094578
10
ROY JOHN & SISSILI JOHN
00111
KADESH
25613051
97223988
10
KURUVILLA MATHEWS & SUJA KURUVILLA
00160
OLIVET
25667304
99423735
66978321 99256828
11
SHINU ABRAHAM VARGHESE & SIBI GEORGE
00418
KADESH
66657380
11
GEORGY C. THOMAS & ASHA GEORGY
00316
EPHRATH
67058476
14
DILEEP KOLLAMALA MATHEW & JESLE D. MATHEW
00146
GETHSEMANE
25639678
67057479
14
BOBBY JOHNSON GEORGE & DIANA BOBBY GEORGE
00159
EMMAUS
25622547
65134650
17
JIKKY SANJAY KURUVILLA & ANI ISNARENI SANJAY
00246
MIZPAH
23727529
67766034
18
BLESSON PALLICKAL KOSHY & DINYA SARA SATHEESH
00511
MIZPAH
50981958
65738505
18
PHILIP ABRAHAM & JINI JOHN
00486
MAHANAIM
97691708
19
JOHN MATHEW & SUJA MATHEW
00180
MAHANAIM
94403845
19
GEORGE VERGHESE (DR.) & SUSAN MATHEWS (DR.)
00317
EMMAUS
25636489
19
GEORGE K. THOMAS & ANNIE GEORGE
00062
ARARAT
24335198
66044008
20
JOHN ABRAHAM & LIGY JOHN
00364
EPHRAIM
20
ISSAC JACOB & ALEYAMMA ISSAC
00013
CANAAN
25634270
66568667
20
VALLIYA THAZHEL SAJAN & MINI CHERIAN
00413
KADESH
25645717
97790304
24731745
66049592
65962411
25
JIBU CHACKO VARGHESE & SWAPNA ELIZABETH JOSEPH
00405
EPHRAIM
26
MANU ABRAHAM C. JOHN & RINCY MANU ABRAHAM
00175
KADESH
97682203
27
BINU VARGHESE JOHN (DR.) & MERLEY ELIZABETH (DR)
00241
CANAAN
25617784
65078450
29
TENNY JOHN (DR.) & MANJU KOSHY (DR.)
00268
OLIVET
25640989
99575308
30
THOMAS MATHEWS & ANIE KALAMANNIL JACOB
00349
KADESH
24711711
66181875
30
BINU ABRAHAM & SHEENA MOL K.
00270
EDEN
25622107
97514540
30
JOHN VARGHESE & JINU JOHN VARGHESE
00020
CANAAN
25627036
99086449
66224249
“Happy Wedding Anniversary" Sunday School
Organizations - Schedules at St. Thomas Centre Reopen on 4th September Yuvajana 1st and 3rd Fridays after the Worship service Friday 2.30 pm onwards Sakhyam
Junior Choir
Thursdays 6.00 to 7.30 pm
Sevika Sanghom Saturdays 5.00 pm
Senior Choir
Thursdays 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Edavaka Mission Saturdays 7.00 pm
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AGAPE Family Fellowship
Diocesan theme, 'Redumption of Life and Renewal of Family' was published by Rev. Dr. P P Thomas & Rev. Sunil Joy (Vicar)
Rev. Mathew Baby, St. Thomas Church, Toronto visited the parish on 10th Sep. The leadership seminar by Achen on ‘Leadership Do's & Donts’ gave a good opportunity for Church leaders to get a broader understanding of their responsibilities from a biblical perspective.
Rev. C P Biju (St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Nasik, Pune) visited the parish on 18 Sep.
Agape family fellowship for the year was formally kicked off by drawing the lots to identify family pairs from prayer groups. Program was inaugurated by Rev. Dr. P. P. Thomas in presence of Vicar Rev. Sunil Joy
NEW MEMBERS SIJU CHACKO PHILIP Mr. Siju Chacko Philip (Meb # 512) has joined as new member. Siju hails from (Siju Bhavan), Malakkara, Edayaranmula. His mother parish is Edayaranmula Laka Mar Thoma Church.
NIKHIL MATHEW THOMAS Mr. Nikhil Mathew Thomas (Meb # 514) has joined as new member. Nikhils hails from (Amballoor), Manjadi, Thiruvalla. His mother parish is Amalloor Sehion Mar Thoma Church.
Rev. Dr. Easow Mathew (Principal, Episcopel Jubilee Institute, Kombady) visited the parish on 22 Sep.
and office bearers of the prayer groups. As part of the official launch, lots were drawn for one pair from each of the prayer groups. Following this, individual prayer group representatives completed drawing lots for the remaining families. Agape family fellowship is uniquely designed for prayer group families to visit & spent time with each other and to pray together. All families are grouped in to pairs and will visit each other’s house to complete the AGAPE program.
JACOB THOMAS Mr. Jacob Thomas (Meb # 516) has joined as new member. Jacob hails from (Thazhathillathu), Vaduvanchal, Sultanbattery. His mother parish is Vaduvanchal St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church.
AJESH A.L Mr. Ajesh A.L (Meb # 517) has joined as new member. Ajesh hails from (Muringa Mangalathu), Pooyappally. His mother parish is Pooyappally St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church.
St. Thomas Family welcomes Shri. Siju Chacko Philip, Mr. Nikhil Mathew Thomas, Shri. Jacob Thomas and Shri. Ajesh A.L. to Kuwait St. Thomas Mar Thoma Parish.
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DATE/ DAY 7.30 AM
TIME
HOP, NECK, Kuwait City
St. Thomas Centre, SALMIYA
VENUE
THEME
Ministry of the liaty Voluntary Evagelist's Day.
Youth in Search of Meaningful Life - Youth Sunday
Differently Abled: Dignity and Dependence Stewardship: Transparency and Accountability
Family as Gift of God: (Family Dedication & One Day Income Offering)
HOLY QURBANA
HOLY COMMUNION (English) FASTING PRAYER
HOLY QURBANA
2 Cor. 12:1-10
1 Tim. 6:11-14
1 Tim. 6:11-14
1 Thes.5:12-22
HOLY COMMUNION 1 Thes.5:12-22
St.Mat. 17:14-21
St.Mat. 17:14-21
St.John. 1:43-51
St.John. 1:43-51
St.Luke. 10:25-37
St.Luke. 10:25-37
GOSPEL
Exo. 4:1-17
Exo. 4:1-17
Gen. 39:1-23
Gen. 39:1-23
1 Sam. 25:14-28
1 Sam. 25:14-28
1st LESSON
Acts. 5:1-15
Acts. 3:1-10
Acts. 3:1-10
Heb. 12:1-13
Heb. 12:1-13
1 Thes.4:1-12
1 Thes.4:1-12
2nd LESSON
TRUSTEES
GETHSEMANE
MEDICAL STAFF
CANAAN
YOUTH LEGUE
OLIVET
EDAVAKA MISSION
ASSISTED BY:
EPISTLE
HOLY QURBANA
2 Cor. 12:1-10
Exo. 36:2-7
WORSHIP
HOLY QURBANA
St.Luke. 19:11-27 St. Mark. 3:31-35
Josh. 24:14-22
Eph. 3:14-21
KUDUMBA VISHUDHEEKARANA DHYANAM (27th,28th& 29th) Gal. 6:6-10
KUDUMBA VISHUDHEEKARANA DHYANAM -CLOSING OUT
Roshan P. Jacob Lay Ministrant
25728848 / 66957302 lukoseradisson@gmail.com
Lukose Raju Lay Ministrant
TO BE ASSIGNED
Phil.4:10-20
HOLY QURBANA
HOLY QURBANA
WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF OCT. 2015
2nd Fri 7.30 PM
HOP, NECK, Kuwait City
6th Tue
7.30 PM St. Thomas Centre, SALMIYA
St. Thomas Centre, SALMIYA
13th Tue 7.30 AM HOP, NECK, Kuwait City
7.30 AM
16th Fri 7.30 PM St. Thomas Centre, SALMIYA
9th Fri
20th Tue 7.30 AM St. Thomas Centre, SALMIYA
23rd Fri 27th Tue St. Thomas Centre, SALMIYA
Abraham Mathew P. Trustee - Accounts
25611249 / 65062453 roshanjisha@yahoo.co.in
7.30 AM
Mon Mathews C. John Trustee - Finance
25630521 / 66565496 mathewca@yahoo.com
30th Fri
Prayer Groups shall identify and assign two laymen, two lesson readers and four persons for offertory during worship services. To be co-ordinated with lay ministrants. Christy Thomas Secretary
25665482 / 99785934 monmathews72@gmail.com
Office Bearers Team Vijoy M. Alexander Vice President
25663520 / 97867814 christythomaskuwait@gmail.com
Sponsorship for St. THOMAS MESSENGER : For sponsoring the Messenger please contact office bearers team. Note : Any changes in worship venue or time will be informed through e-mail.
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22623051 / 97100853 vijoyal@hotmail.com
for Private Circulation only
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