VOLUME 328 / APRIL 2017

E .M .P. T. YF R O M D E A T H T O L I F E

B U T G O D , W H O I S R I C H I N M E R C YB E C A U S E O F H I S G R E A T L O V E W I T H

W H I C H H E L O V E D U S . E V E N W H E N W EW E R E D E A D I N T R E S PA S S E S , M A D E U S

A L I V E T O G E T H E R W I T H C H R I S T

E p h e s i a n s 2 : 5

"All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or less ignore its meaning." - Oswald Chambers

MESSAGE FROM YOUTH CHAPLAIN

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” - 2 Timothy 4:7

St. Paul in his final discourse is writing to Timothy regarding his imminent departure as

he is going to face the persecution at the hands of the Romans. Paul was beheaded by

the Romans. Expecting his execution he was ready to face it with courage as he had

a hope . What was the hope? The hope of the crown of righteousness. Do we fear death?

A Christian should not fear death. A life with a perspective of eternity should be

our ground. St. Paul is well confident of the life that he has spent. Are we confident

that our life is spent meaningfully for the Lord. Let us take certain urgent steps…

1) Fight the good fightThe Damascus experience was the turning point in the life of Paul. His

perspectives changed. He considered knowing Christ as the greatest treasure.

Do we have a Damascus experience? He had lots of struggles too. He always

compared the life of a Christian with an athletic race. To win the race discipline

is needed. The body has to be subjected to strict discipline. What is the good

fight? St. Paul had a struggle with the flesh. We don’t know what is the thorn

that he had but one thing is evident that Jesus said “My grace is sufficient for

you for my power is made perfect in weakness”. In this world also we have a

struggle with the flesh like food, sex, money, the attractions of this world etc.

This is a struggle. How can we fight against this? We cannot rely on our power

but only on the power from above. Yes that’s the power of the Holy Spirit and

His Grace. A daily walk with the Lord is essential. The daily bread devotion

guide had a beautiful quote “Knee mail is faster than e-mail”. We have to fall

on our knees and invest spiritually for our children and the church. Fasting and

prayer is very essential for our spiritual walk with the Lord. Fast at-least one

day for your children in a month.

2) Finish the raceJohn Stephen Akwari an athelete from Tanzania participated in the Olympics

1968. In the marathon event he had run about 30km and met with an injury in

his leg and had to travel 12kms more. But he did not quit . Though he was the

last he decided to finish the race. He responded by saying that “My country

has not just sent me to start the race but also to finish the race.” Yes my dear

friends we cannot quit in between. We have to endure hardship and struggles

MESSAGE FROM YOUTH CHAPLAIN

but hold on to God. We have to finish the race. We are witnessing many people

in society committing suicides , quitting faith but let me tell there is no escape

route other than finishing the race with the hope of receiving an imperishable

crown from our Lord.

3) Keep the faithIt may sound very simple but its not . The real test is in times of struggles and

adversities. Faith is tested. Faith is trusting in the truth .The truth is Jesus Christ.

St. Paul is telling that the truth has to be spoken cut and clear not according

to the itching ears of the people. Putting away all the myths and relying on the

truth (sound doctrine) is the need of the hour. Let us also pray for those who

are being persecuted for faith.

Conclusion- I and my family first of all thank God Almighty for His guidance

and strength throughout the past three years. I give all Glory to God. Secondly I

thank the church for giving this opportunity and especially Rt. Rev. Geevarghese

Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan for

his care and guidance provided to me in

our ministry here. Thanks to all the vicars

and assistant vicars Rev.Daniel Mammen,

Rev. Benny V. Abraham, Rev. Thomas

Zachariah, Rev.Joe Mathew, and their

families. Gratitude to all the office-bearers

and the committee members during my

tenure. Token of love to Johnchayan, and

Shaji who took care of us. Last but not the

least thanks to all my small and beautiful

children, youths and elders who have

encouraged us and prayed for us.

Signing off Yours in His ServiceRev. Roby J. Mathew, Linsa, Joel & Jocelyn

"Our old history ends with the cross; our new history begins with the resurrection." - Watchman Nee

KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETINGThe 12th Kaisthana Samithi meeting for the year 2016-17will be held on Friday, 21st April at the EMTM hall at 6:30pm. All Kaisthana Samithi members are requested to attend the meeting.

"That Jesus of Nazareth died upon a cross is mere matter of history; that He who did so die was the Christ the Son of God is entirely a matter of revelation." - Sir Robert Anderson

LECTIONARY & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE

DATE THEME 1STLESSON

2ND LESSON EPISTLE GOSPEL AREA

30-Mar31-Mar01-Apr

The Restoring Christ Job42:10-17

Philippians2:5-11

Ephesians2:1-10

St. Mark10:46-52

BarshaJA Sunday School

Trinity Sunday School

06-Apr07-Apr08-Apr

Spirituality that overcomes temptation - 40th Friday

Numbers21:1-9

Hebrews12:1-13

1 Peter1:13-22

St. Mathew4:1-11

Karama ARolla AjmanBur Dubai B

09-Apr Hosanna - Christ the Lord of Peace (Theological Seminary Day)

Zechariah9:1-12

Hebrews5:1-10

Colossians1:15-23

St. Mark11:1-11 Karama B

10-AprSandhya Namaskram Isaiah

63:7-19Hebrews

2:1-18St. Mathew

22:15-23 Parish Mission

11-AprSandhya Namaskram Zechariah

21:1-16Ephesians

2:1-10St. Mathew

24:1-28 Yuvajana Sakhyam

12-AprSandhya Namaskram Leveticus

16:1-281 John 4:7-20

St. John6:60-70 Sevika Sangham

13-Apr Passover Thursday. Holy Qurbana - Christ the Bread

of Life

Exodus12:1-17

Hebrews9:1-15

1 Corinthians11:23-34

St. Mathew26:17-30

Sr. Citizen's Fellowship

14-Apr

Good Friday (1st Service)Cross - Self giving love of Christ

Isaiah53:1-12

1 Peter1:1-25

St. Mathew26:47-75

Parish Mission

Yuvajana Sakhyam

Good Friday (2nd Service)Cross - Self giving love of Christ

Zechariah13:1-9

Galatians3:1-22

St. Mathew27:1-44

Sunday School (JA)

Sunday School(Trinity)

Good Friday (3rd Service)Cross - Self giving love of Christ

Numbers29:1-9

Hebrews3:1-19

St. Mathew27:45-56

Sr. Citizen's F'ship

Sevika Sangham

15-Apr Holy Saturday: Hope for the New Life

Ezekiel37:1-14

1 Peter3:17-22

Romans6:1-11

St. Mathew27:62-66 King Faisal St. - Shj

16-Apr Resurrection: Celebration of New Life in Christ

Isaiah60:1-22

1 Corinthians15:42-58

1 Corinthians15:20-28

St. Luke24:1-12 English Service

20-Apr21-Apr22-Apr

New Sunday - Christ Lord and God to us

Genesis3:13-17

Colossians3:1-11

Colossians1:15-23

St .John20:24-29

Clock TowerSatwa

Ras Al Khor / Int'l City

27-Apr28-Apr29-Apr

Imitation to Christ’s Hospitality Genesis18:1-10

Romans12:9-16

Hebrews 13:1-8

St. John 21:1-14

Al Maktoum BJA Free ZoneAl Maktoum A

4-May5-May6-May

Communion with Risen Lord in Daily Life

Exodus 40:34-38

2 Timothy2:1-13

Philippians3:8-16

St. Luke24:13-33

Naif RoadJA Ind. Area / DIP

Frij Murar

11-May12-May13-May

Jesus Christ - The way, truth and life

Exodus14:10-20

Acts16:19-34

1 John1:1-10

St. John 14:1-7

Kuwait HospitalAl Quoz

Hor Al Anz / Garden City

"Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf in springtime."- Martin Luther

CO N D O L E N C E S

Dubai Mar Thoma Parish expresses heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family members on the sad demise of their beloved ones. May our Almighty Lord strengthen and comfort them.

Mr. M C Chacko, 77 years, father of Mr. Sunny Chacko (Holy Trinity Church prayer group member) passed away 27th February 2017.Mrs. Aleyamma John, 87 years, mother-in-law of Mr. Alexander George (Jebel Ali area prayer group member) passed away 5th March 2017.Mr. M K Kora, 80 years, father-in-law of Mr. Mathai K M (Kuwait Hospital Area prayer group member)passed away 12th March 2017.Mrs. Thankamma Koshy, 85 years, mother of Mr. Koshy John (Naif Road prayer group member) passed away 10th March 2017.

Mr. N T George, 83 years, father-in-law of Mr. Roy Thomas (Al Shaaab A prayer group member) passed away 13th March 2017.

Mr. Varghese Philip, 64 years, brother-in-law of Mr. Kurien Thomas (Frij Murar prayer group) passed away 24th March 2017.

Mr. M.T. Chacko, 79 years, brother of Mr. John M Thomas (Al Warqa / Rashidiya prayer group member) and Mr. Mathew Thomas (Karama A prayer group member) Machathil House, Valakuzhy passed away 23rd March 2017.

PASSION WEEK 2017 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

April 9th Sun. 8.00 pm Hosanna Service (Malayalam)

April 10th Mon. 8.00 pm Sandhya NamaskaramApril 11th Tue. 7.45 pm Sandhya Namaskaram

April 12th Wed. 7.30 pm Sandhya Namaskaram & 8.30 pm Maundy Wednesday Service Holy Communion (English)

April 13th Thu. 8.00 pm Pessaha Service (Malayalam)

April 14th Fri. 9.00 am Good Friday Service (Malayalam) 6.00 pm Good Friday Service (English)

April 15th Sat. 8.00 pm Easter Service (Malayalam)April 16th Sun. 6.30 am Easter Service (English)

Please note that the regular 8.00 am service will not be held on Saturday, April 15th at the Holy Trinity Church compound.

MALANKARA SABHA THARAKA: Mar Thoma Church publication “Malankara Sabha Tharaka” for yearly or renewal of subscription please contact the coordinator: Jobi Joshua 050-698 3405.

YearsCelebrating

100th Birthday wishes from The Dubai Mar Thoma Church to our beloved His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Valiya

Metropolitan. Let us continue to thank God for Thirumeni's wonderful life and great ministry to the church and society.

"It has been the cross which has revealed to good men that their goodness has not been good enough."- Johann Hieronymus Schroder

"Jesus cannot forget us; we have been graven on the palms of his hands." - Lois Picillo

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CHURCH EXECUTIVE FOR THE YEAR 2017 - 2018Mr. M. A. Abraham (Vice President) 050-2535190 | Mr. Alexander Mathai (Secretary)

050-6500682 | Mr. Joseph John (Trustee) 050-6753510 | Mr. Saji George (Accountant)

050-8029705 | Mr. Sam Michael (Lay Leader - Malayalam) 050-6266150 | Mr. Biju Sam (Lay

Leader - English) 055-6568267

ORGANISATION NEWS

"The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start overno matter what my circumstances." - Robert Flatt

MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI – AT JEBEL ALI CHURCHSunday school’s regular classes are being held every Friday from 10.30 to 12.15 after the Holy Qurbana service at The Mar Thoma Parish - Dubai, Jebel Ali.

FRI, 7th Apr 17 Individual class (10:45 AM to 11:30 AM) Drawing & Colouring Competition (11:45 AM to 12:30 PM)

FRI, 14th Apr 17 No Sunday School – Good Friday

FRI, 21st Apr 17 No Sunday School - Parish farewell meeting to Rev Roby Jacob

FRI, 28th Apr 17 Theme / Singing class/ Individual Class (10:45 AM to 12:15 PM)

Essay Writing competition for Young Adults (12:15 PM to 1 PM)

FRI, 5th May 17 Solo ( Eng / Mal) Preliminary rounds for Junior / Intermediate / Seniors / Young AdultRegular SS class for Preschool / Nursery / Beginner / Primary

For any further information, kindly contact Sunday school Head Master K M Abraham - 055 300 40 08 or Secretary Jones Daniel– 050 482 81 54.

VBS 2017: Date & Time : Friday, 16th June 2017 to Friday, 23rd June 2017Venue : The Mar Thoma Parish, Dubai. Theme : Thy Kingdom Come (Mathew 6:10)

Dubai Mar Thoma Sunday school invites applications from dedicated and experienced teaching and non-teaching staff for VBS 2017. Application forms are available at Sunday office. Kindly submit your duly filled application forms to the Sunday School officials.

Eben George Philip, VBS Convener - 056 683 23 32 | Jills Varghese, VBS Asst. Convenor, Trinity SS - 055 223 14 68

TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL – AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Regular classes are held every Saturday from 10:15 am to 12 noon at the Trinity Church compound.

Saturday, 1st April : Education Blessing Day- Holy Communion Service will be held at 7:30 am at Trinity Church.

Saturday, 8th April : Trinity Sunday School Anniversary and Farewell to our Youth Chaplain Rev. Roby Jacob Mathew and Family will be held at Hall No:E4 from 10:30 am. All are Cordially Invited.

Saturday, 15 April : NO Sunday School (Passion week)

For further details please contact Mr.Alex Abraham on 050 4572751 or Secretary Mrs. Mini Susan Thomas on 050 4657608.

TRINITYMAR

THOMASUNDAYSCHOOL

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AnniversaryFarewell to

Rev. Roby Jacob MathewVenue: E4 Hall 1st Floor, Trinity Church, Dubai

Date: 8th April 2017 10.30 am

Give thanks to the Lord,for he is good; his love

endures for ever(Ps 107:1)

I N V I T A T I O N

All are cordially invited

“The cross is proof of both the immense love of God and the profound wickedness of sin.”― John MacArthur

SEVIKA SANGHAMSevika Sangham meets every Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening at five different areas as mentioned below.Unit 1 Sunday: Jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz /Gardens / Barsha / Al Warqa-

Rashidiya/ Ras Al Khor - International City. Contact: Mrs Mercy Varghese 04 8820276, 050 9415837.

Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area. Contact: Mrs Mariamma Thomas 04 3252053, 055 7692535.

Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / Al Maktoum /B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area / Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Contact: Mrs Jancy Philip 04 2713884, 050 9514171.

Unit 4 Monday: Al Shaab A / Al Shaab B / Abu Hail-Mamzar / Al Nahda Dubai / Al Ghusais A / Al Ghusais B / Muhaisnah A / Muhaisnah B / Al Towar. Contact: Mrs Silvy Mathew 04 2617806, 050 8585272.

Unit 5 3rd Sundays: Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal, Sharjah / Rolla-Ajman. Contact: Mrs Betty Thomas - 06 5535211, 050 7497483.

A combined meeting is held at Holy Trinity Church, Hall No. F-2 every 4th Monday of the month. For further details contact Secretary Mrs. Elsy Chacko 04 3350766 / 050 8802731.

SEVIKA SANGHAM FASTING PRAYERSevika Sangham conducts fasting prayer every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Holy Trinity Church (F2 Hall). Please contact Convenor Mrs. Marykutty Alexander on 055 1576748.

DAY & DATE PROGRAM VENUE

Friday - 07-Apr-2017 Regular Meeting @ 10:45 AM Bethel Carmel Hall

Friday - 14-Apr-2017 Good Friday NA

Friday - 21-Apr-2017 No Meeting - Parish Sent Off to Rev - Roby Jacob Mathew NA

Friday - 28-Apr-2017 Regular Meeting @ 10: 45 AM- Khudubha Sangam Bethel Carmel Hall

Friday - 28-Apr-2017 Parish Mission Cottage Prayer TBA

PARISH MISSIONParish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Bethel Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Secretary Jacob Mathew 050 358 1343.

ORGANISATION NEWS

CHOIRParish Choir - Malayalam: Practice is held on every Friday from 12.30 pm at Easow Mar Timotheos Hall. Saturday Choir Practice at Trinity Church Compound is held before the morning service. For further details please contact: Koshy C. Thariyan 050 237 4688.

Parish Choir - English: Practice is held in Church every Friday after English Worship from 2.30 pm onwards. For further details please contact:Jeevan Zachariah 052 971 9424.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIPYouth Fellowship meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Jebel Ali Parsonage. We would like to encourage all the youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Secretary - Allen Easow Philip on 050 709 1859. This quarter's Center meet will be held in Fujairah on 7/4/2017 at 12:00pm.Cottage Fellowship: This month's cottage fellowship will be held on 8/4/2017 at 7:30 pm . We will be using this meet to bid farewell to our Youth chaplain. Confirm you presence to Karun Bobban or Lovin Easo at the earliest.

ORGANISATION NEWS

YF picnic held on 10/03/2017 at the Sharjah National Park.

YUVAJANA SAKHYAMYuvajana Sakhyam meets every Friday at 10:45 am at Bethanya Hall after Service. Encouraging all Yuvajana Sakhyam members of our parish to participate in the regular activities of Sakhyam. For further details, please contact Please contact YS secretary Mr. Paul Ninan on 056-7245126 or dubaiyuvajanasakhyam@gmail.com. Job Cell Convener : Mr. Anson Jerrin on 055-5637137 or jobcelldmtys@gmail.com. Prayer Cell Convener: Mr. Anoop C. S. on 052-6353416. YUVAJANA SAKHYAM PROGRAMMES FOR THE MONTH APRIL 2017

DATES PROGRAMMES TIMING REMARKS07.Apr.2017 Regular Sakhyam Meeting 11.0 0am Bethanya Hall

14.Apr.2017 No Regular Meeting

21.Apr.2017 Regular Sakhyam Meeting 11.00 am Bethanya Hall

28.Apr.2017 Praise And Worship 11.00 am Bethanya Hall

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIPThe Senior Citizen's Fellowship 2016 - 2017 anniversery meeting is scheduled for 8.00 pm on Wednesday 26th April 2017 at the Arabian Suite Hotel Apartment, Mankhool Area, Bur Dubai. Requesting all Senior Citizens (above 55 years) to attend the meeting with prayers. For further details please contact Mr. M.A. Abraham 050 2535190 .

“God proved His love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” - Billy Graham

Dubai Mar Thoma Yuvajana Sakhyam cricket team lifted the 2nd runners up trophy during the centre Yuvajana Sakhyam cricket tournament held at Abu Dhabi.

"Christ has not only spoken to us by his life but has also spoken for us by his death." - Soren Kierkegaard

PARISH NEWS

GEORGE MATHEW G345052-2106695SatwaEbenezer MTC, Peroorkada

JOHN NIBIN VARUGHESE J660056-9571714Karama- ABethel MTC, Nellimala

ANOOP V. ZACHARIAH A846054- 4093787SatwaTrinity MTC, Mekkozhoor

GIJO MATHEW G346052-5626979Bur Dubai - BSehion MTC, Varicadu

SAJI JOSEPH S406055-6079856Al Warqa / RashidiyaImmanuel MTC, Poomala, Pennukkara

P.T. JAIN THARAKAN J662050-5162962Al Warqa / RashidiyaImmanuel MTC, Thevalakkara

SUNIL VARGHESE S407050-5275629Ras Al Khor / Intl. CityMT Syrian Church, Baroda

EBY VARGHESE E072055-6078884Al Nahda DubaiSt.Thomas MTC, Nilambur

REJU THOMAS R143050-1793085Al QuozChristos MTC, Mylom

ANISH P. THOMAS A487058-2958040Al QuozZion MTC, Moonnukallu, Kottamonpara

REJO JOHNSON R142055-4523750Al QuozMTC, Baroda

JIJU VARGHESE J663050-4652501Ras Al Khor / Intl. CityMelelbhagam Bethel MTC, Elathoor

A hearty welcome all new members to the Mar Thoma Parish Dubai. Please keep in touch with the Vicars and respective prayer group leaders of the Church.

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Mr. P. John and family (J19) of Al Shaab prayer group has left back to his hometown in Kerala after being here in the UAE for the last 44 years. Mr. P. John has been an active member in all the Church activities throughout and has served in the Church Executive, Sunday School, Yuvajana Sakhyam and other areas.Dubai Mar Thoma Parish would like to thank the members and their families for the fellowship and active participation here and pray that God will continue to use them for the extension of His kingdom.

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(Vicar) Jebel Ali ParsonageP.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAET: 04-884 5231, F: 04-884 5234M: 050-552 1899E: thomaszac65@gmail.com

Rev. Joe Mathew(Asst. Vicar)Dubai Al Nahda ParsonageFlat # 303, Bin Juma -1, Al NahdaT: 04-239 7112, F: 04-239 7113M: 050-458 2187E: joemathewachen@yahoo.in

Rev. Roby Jacob Mathew(Youth Chaplain)Sharjah Al Nahda ParsonageP.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAET: 06-545 4858M: 050-221 4400E: revrobyjm@gmail.com

For more information, please contact:

The Mar Thoma Parish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAEChurch Office Tel: 04-884 5233 Website: www.dubaimarthomaparish.org

CARETAKERS: Shaji 050-889 5820, John 052-839 8832

OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017: O. T. Mathukutty (Vice President) 050-4590345 | Abraham George (Secretary) 050-5055295 |

Skariah John Parayil (Treasurer) 050-4570879 | Samson P. Samuel (Accountant) 050-7386326 |Suresh Mathews (Lay Leader - Malayalam) 050-4969578 | Biju Sam (Lay Leader - English) 050-6568267.

For any Church updates & any other information please feel free to contact the Vicars or any of the above.

KARUTHAL:“Karuthal” is a local project to share with the concerns among the less privileged in the UAE. Members interested in using their time and God given gifts in sharing with their needs and concerns are welcome to become a part of this team. For further details contact Convenor Mr. K. A. Kurian @ 050-729 7511.

BUS ROUTES (REVISED WEF OCTOBER 2016)BUS ROUTE CO-ORDINATORS

1 Al Nadha - Al Ghusais - Al Shaab - Clock TowerMr. Girish Mathew 050 495 79 29

Mr. Johnson Philip 056 756 48 69

2 Al Baraha - Marcopolo Hotel - Al Maktoum Hospital - Naif Road - Al Riqqa

Mr. Biju John 050 362 17 15Mr. Babu Varghese (Bobban) 050 794 59 57

3 Sonapur - RashidiyaMr. Mammen V. J. 055 215 60 42 / 055 215 72 79Mr. K.J. Joseph (Jose) 050 785 05 67 / 055 121 31 16

4 Bur Dubai - Karama - SatwaMr. Jacob 050 734 80 63Mr. Binny Daniel 056 658 47 74Mr. Varghese 056 186 46 60

5 Al QuozMr. Gracious Paul 050 698 86 07Mr. Binu Varghese 055 426 73 04

6 International CityMr. Saji George 050 802 97 05Mr. Nithin Johnson 055 973 22 61

7 Dubai Investment Park Mr. Raju Yohannan 055 525 92 50

8 Jebel Ali Industrial AreaMr. Monachen Varghese 055 472 45 05Mr. Alex 050 694 11 82

9 Jebel Ali Free Zone (South Accomodation)Mr. Babu Varghese 050 505 7305Mr. Jose 050 955 20 51

10 Jebel Ali Free Zone (North, West Old accomodation) Mr. Thampan Chacko 056 797 78 03

For more details contact BUS CONVENOR: O.T. Mathukutty 050-4590345