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Quarterly Bulletin
July — September 2020
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Executive Committee Members 2020
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President & Vicar Rev. Sunil Mathew 647-294-8796 [email protected]
Vice-President Dr. Usha George 416-845-6698 [email protected]
Secretary Mr. Lijo Mathai 647-892-5456 [email protected]
Treasurer Mr. George Mathai 416-277-8756 [email protected]
Accountant Mr. Manoj Kompithra 647-963-6545 [email protected]
Lay Ministrant - Malayalam Mr. Mathews Pothen 905-910-1436 [email protected]
Lay Ministrant - English Mr. Hagin George 647-991-2914 [email protected]
Mandalam Member Mr. Biji V Thomas 647-239-0599 [email protected]
Diocesan Assembly Rep. Mr. Benny V Joseph 905-201-8409 [email protected]
Diocesan Assembly Rep. Mr. George Mathew Madackal 647-836-4116 [email protected]
Prayer Group - 1 Mr. Johnson Jacob 647-215-4555 [email protected]
Prayer Group - 2 Mr. Philip Alex 647-858-5558 [email protected]
Prayer Group - 3 Mr. Alexander P Alexander 647-525-2539 [email protected]
Prayer Group - 4 Mr. Itty Thomas 905-205-0741 [email protected]
Prayer Group - 5 Mr. John Chacko 905-237-2499 [email protected]
Prayer Group – 6 TBD
Prayer Group – 7 *NEW TBD
Sunday School Rep. Mrs. Remya Mary John 647-772-3750 [email protected]
Youth Fellowship Rep. Mr. Reuben Alexander 647-857-7674 [email protected]
Yuvajana Sakhyam Rep Mr. Shiju Mathew 647-896-4181 [email protected]
Sevika Sangham Rep. TBD
Edavaka Mission Rep. Mr. Alexander Philip 647-857-7674 [email protected]
Choir Representative Dr. Bapu Cherian 905-294-0679 [email protected]
Senior Fellowship Mr. Mathew C Samuel 416-230-9800 [email protected]
Auditor TBD
Auditor Mr. Bilu Omman 416-287-1268 [email protected]
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Message from Our Vicar
God is here now and always: Rise up and walk
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
We as a worshipping community are entering into the second half of a year with an expecta-
tion and hope to get a relaxation in the lockdown due to COVID -19. Praising God for all
His grace and mercies, he has shown to us during this turmoil. The whole world is in a fro-
zen state because of this pandemic and in sorrow due to the sad demise of many of their
valuable citizens. Increasing rate of poverty, unemployment, affected and infected people
around the globe and the severity of the economical crisis, are the major issues which the
authorities need to take care of in the immediate future. Our places of worship are closed
until further notice due to this terrible pandemic. Over the past several weeks, we have seen
an impressive burst of creativity in worshipping God through online medias. The live
streaming, google meetings and zoom meetings creates a new world of openings for us.
Thank God for all our present technological possibilities to connect with our people in this
time of confusion and anxiety. By God’s grace, we have resumed our Sunday school
classes, Youth fellowship prayer meetings, Sevika Sanghom meetings, Yuvajana Sakhyam
meetings, Edavaka Mission fellowship, frontline workers prayer fellowship and Senior fel-
lowship meetings virtually during this time of pandemic. I appreciate all the efforts made
by the respective sub-organizations and the executive committee of the parish for their ini-
tiative to coordinate the activities. We have a good number of participations in all these
meetings and we have been gracefully managing this crisis through the amazing grace of
our Savior Jesus Christ. Our new team of Executive Committee took charge of their respec-
tive offices as of April 12th. We are thankful to the Executive Committee of the year 2019
for their valuable leadership and sincere service. I hope and pray that the new team may
lead the Church in an effective manner during this time of lockdown.
We were able to contribute $26500 to Markham Stouffville Hospital for PPE (cost of a ven-
tilator), at this time of pandemic which expresses our solidarity to the people who are at the
frontline, fighting this invisible enemy of humankind. This contribution was widely ac-
cepted and appreciated by many of the dignitaries in our community. The York region coun-
cil met and made a record of appreciation in their minutes. This is really an acceptance to
our community. Paul Calandra, the Honorable MPP, Rick Upton the Ward Councillor also
expressed their joy and appreciation to us. I am happy to express my thanks to all my be-
loved members who contributed generously to this noble cause. Apart from this, our youth
fellowship is on their way to making face shields to donate to the hospital and our Yuvajana
Sakhyam were able to donate head caps to different hospitals, designed and sewn by our
members.
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Message from Our Vicar (Cont…)
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We are still in the midst of lockdown. The hopeful Resurrection, Ascension and feast of
Pentecost is over, but the ongoing uncertainty lies ahead of us. We are in a different life
situation, a profound disruption in our lives, our communities and Church. Grief has ac-
companied us, as we faced many losses, including the death of many of our friends and
relatives. We have even found difficulty to bid a farewell to them as our final rite. We are
facing many theological questions about the nature of serving the Holy Qurbana and
Where is God in the midst of suffering? We are sure that our technology cannot replace
our gatherings as a community to commemorate and celebrate the life of our saviour Jesus
Christ. We discovered the fragility of life as one invisible virus, which could bring the en-
tire world to a grinding halt in every aspect of life. We must ask questions to ourselves,
what have we learned about the mission of God? What is essential in our life? What are
the things we need to change in our life? We are now able to celebrate our time with our
families and find time to construct an altar in our home through family prayer and able to
connect with people who are disconnected for many years. We now have invited God in
our homes, to share in our grief and lamentations, in our joy and sorrow, in our longing
for the familiar, and in our fears and anxiety. God is here now and always. He is here in
our telephonic conversations, in acts of kindness and generosity, in compassion and car-
ing. God is here and whatever happens in the future, we know we are not alone. But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, I give you; in the name of Jesus
Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.”(Acts.3:6) So whatever lies ahead in our choices
and decisions let us move forward as a faith strengthened people and tested through ad-
versity. Let us continue in prayer and meditating the living word of God. I request you all
to keep on praying for the frontline workers, first responders and essential workers. Please
join in the chain prayer organized by our Edavaka Mission.
May God bless us all and keep us all safe in His hands,
Your’s in His service,
Sunil Achen.
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Lectionary For July 2020
Date Lessons Epistle-Gospels
05 Sunday Stewardship of Resources-Tithe Offering Sunday
Exodus 18: 13-27 2 Corinthinas 8: 1-15
1 Timothy 6: 17-21 Matthew 25: 14-30
12 Sunday Holy Ordination-Priests Called for Divine Ministry
Ezekiel 33: 1-9 Ephesians 4: 7-16
1 Timothy 6: 6-16 Matthew 7: 24-29
19 Sunday People of God-Ambassadors of Christ
Joshua 1: 1-9 2 Corinthinas 5: 16-21
Philippians 1: 12-21 Mark 6: 7-13
26 Sunday Theological Education-Equipping the people of God
Deuteronomy 6: 1-17 Ephesians 3: 1-13
2 Timothy 2: 1-13 John 12: 20-26
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Lectionary For August 2020
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Date Lessons Epistle-Gospels
02 Sunday Mission Sunday-Gospel for all people
Isaiah 55: 1-5 Ephesians 3: 1-13
Acts 10: 34-43 Luke 4: 16-22
09 Sunday The Sacrament of Holy Qurbana-Celebration of Salvation
Genesis 14: 17-24 1 Corinthians 10: 15-17
1 Corinthians 11: 23-34 Mark 14: 12-26
16 Sunday Reformation Sunday-Faith Community which has to be Reformed by the
Word of God
2 Kings 23: 1-6 1 Peter 1: 13-25
Revelation 1: 1-9 Matthew 7: 21-27
23 Sunday Christian witness amoung people of other Faiths
Daniel 1: 1-21 1 Peter 2: 1-10
Acts 10: 9-16 Matthew 5: 13-16
30 Sunday The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Exodus 14: 15-31 Titus 3: 3-8
Romans 6: 1-11 John 3: 1-8
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Lectionary For September 2020
Date Lessons Epistle-Gospels
06 Sunday Education Sunday-Education of Libration
Proverbs 8: 1-12 Colossians 1: 24-29
Acts 8: 26-38 Mark 6: 34-44
13 Sunday Sevika Sanghom Day-Women change Makers
Numbers 27: 1-11 Romans 16: 1-16
Acts 16: 11-15 John 4: 27-30
20 Sunday Senior Citizen Day-Custodians of Fruitful Lie
Isaiah 40: 21-31 1 Timothy 5: 1-10
Ephesians 6: 1-9 Luke 2: 25-38
27 Sunday Unity of the Church for the Witness of Life
Ezekiel 37: 15-22 Ephesians 4: 1-6
1 John 3: 1-12 John 17: 20-26
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Scheduled Prayer Meetings & Events
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DATE TIME PROGRAM DETAILS
Every Monday’s 8:00 PM
Prayer meeting
via Google Meet
Video Confer-
ence
https://meet.google.com/bnw-
kzxw-qtt
Join by
Phone number: 647-734-0385
Pin: 407 780 575 #
Every Tuesday’s
06:00 AM
-
12:00 AM
Chain Prayer
Same information & prayer
times as provided earlier
Every Wednesday’s 8:00 PM
Prayer meeting
via Google Meet
Video Confer-
ence
https://meet.google.com/bnw-
kzxw-qtt
Join by
Phone number: 647-734-0385
Pin: 407 780 575 #
Every Thursday’s
Stay Home & Stay Safe
Every Friday’s 8:00 PM
Prayer meeting
via Google Meet
Video Confer-
ence
https://meet.google.com/bnw-
kzxw-qtt
Join by
Phone number: 647-734-0385
Pin: 407 780 575 #
Every Saturday’s
06:00 AM
-
12:00 AM
Chain Prayer Same information & prayer
times as provided earlier
Every Sunday’s 10:00 AM
Divine Service in
Malayalam /
English
https://www.youtube.com/cha
nnel/UCVRHQjz4yZkaq-
847rnH2xg/live
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Birthdays for the month of July
July 2 Merin Mathew 18 Grace Soumyaraj
2 Giny Alex 18 Farhaz Thobani
3 Nathanael Varkey 18 Rohan S. John
3 Thomas Joseph 18 Charles Samuel Philip
3 Shaun Abraham Mani 18 Ajith Jacob
3 Mariamma Edichandy 20 Evan John Roby
3 Sherly Koshy 21 Susan Joseph
3 Eyon Sajan 21 Jeff Rajan
3 Shane Thomas 22 Saramma Jacob
4 Ivan Jacob 22 Lidia Benoji
6 Shaji Jacob 22 Twinkle Kuruvilla
6 Libin George 23 Marykutty Varghese
7 Steven Philip 24 Mariamma Thomas
7 Ludyamma Mathew 24 Susan Thomas
7 James Zachariah 24 Santhosh Jacob
8 Mariamma Samuel 25 Jacob Oommen
8 Bright Mathew 25 Ebbie Rajan
8 Lini Mathew 25 Joel S. Thomson
9 Julie Thomas 26 Lynn R. Varkey
9 Jayan T. Oommen 26 Annamma Rajan
10 Manisha Thomas 26 Sam Mathew
10 Nithin Mathew 26 Philip Chacko
10 Tania pihl 26 Renzy Raju
11 Sharon Zachariah 27 Jobson Easow
11 Sirisha Mandava 27 Joji George
12 Achsah Elizabeth Varghese 28 Olivia Mariam Thomas
13 Sarah Mathai 29 Jessy Jacob
13 Regi Alexander 29 Jessy John
15 Elsa John 30 Deena Regi Varghese
16 Thomas Varghese 30 Mary Varughese
16 Susan Thomson 30 Yoel Kompithra
17 Benji Varghese 31 Chris Samuel
17 Dennis Johnson 31 Jolly Samuel
17 Ammal Mathew 31 Aarcha Grace Ashish
17 Deepali Thomas 31 Marykutty Eappen
17 Anju Philip 31 Thomas John
17 Daniel Mathew
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Birthdays for the month of August
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Aug
1 Pallickal Mathews 17 Annamma John
1 Suja John 17 Mary Mathew George
1 Ayden Mathew 17 Anugraha Brinly
1 Sara Thomas 18 Rajeev Abraham
2 Samuel Pappy 19 Rachel Joseph
3 Arun Cherian 19 Subin Varghese George
4 Julie Anne Philips 20 Anil Koshy
5 Anisha Thomas 20 Sunil Koshy
5 Blesseey Eappen 20 Kurien Joseph
6 Nikhil Joseph 22 Manoj Mathew
6 Nimisha Joseph 22 Mathew Varughese
6 Abin Sabu 22 Robyn Abraham
7 George Kalampukattu 24 Tanisha Jacob
7 Soniya Abraham 24 Rachel Mathew
7 Saam Chacko 26 Varghese Olipattu
8 Jennifer Cherian 26 Abel Thomas Varikkalam
8 Liana Suzanne Peter 26 Litty Philip
9 Kesiya Marium Mathew 27 Ashley Mathew
9 Agnus George 27 Liby Thomas
9 Misty Sunil 28 John Chacko
10 Ajay Joseph 30 Joseph Varghese
10 Anu Anna Sunny 30 Remya Roy
10 Isaiah Kalathoor 31 Seirah Abraham
10 Leona Daise Robin 31 Joshua Jacob
11 George Zachariah
12 Sneha George
13 Jomol Joseph
14 Annie Mathew
14 Alex George
15 Susan Varghese
15 Manu V. Titus
15 Melvin Mathew
16 Aidan Philip
16 Elisha Sajan
17 George Mathew Madackal
17 Nithya Jacob
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Birthdays for the month of September
September 1 Nisa Grace Mathew 17 Ajish Thomas Abraham
1 Elizabeth Grace Bozoghlan 17 Tarjanee P. Sauhta
1 Mathew Bozoghlan 17 Joel A. Varghese
2 Sanjana Ann Joseph 18 Blessy Thomas
2 Anil Samuel 19 Reba Susan George
3 Faith Mary Febin 20 Neha Johnson
3 Jason Zachariah 20 Joshua A John
3 Varghese Mathew 21 Shiju Mathew
3 Nisha Mooken 22 Ginu Chacko
4 Varghese Thomas 22 susan skaria
4 Vijitha Paulose 22 Akash John
5 Bency Kurien 23 Jacob Mathews
7 Georgy Kurien 23 Rebecca George
7 Noby Philips 23 Jonathan Mathew
7 Kevin Joseph George 24 Miza Mathunny
8 Marylynn Joseph 24 Kashmira Joseph
9 Everest Thomas 24 Neenu Jacob
10 Grace Samuel 25 Elizabeth Abraham
10 John Mathai 25 Jacob Theradapuzha
10 Rachel Mathew 26 Sneha Johnson
10 Pradeep Mathews 26 Mayah Joseph
10 Simi Chacko 28 Sharon George
11 Cherian Samuel 28 Mary Ninan
11 Alen M. Abraham 29 Annie George
12 Philip Chittanickal 29 Haris R. George
12 Hima Oommen 29 Sanila Oommen
12 Alex Chacko 30 Isiah Varghese
12 Priyanka Mathews 30 Megha Thomas
12 Anoop Mathew 30 Princy Varghese
13 Anjali Abraham
13 George Abraham
13 Santhosh Oommen
13 Jairus Kalathara Benjamin
13 Jyothi Roby
14 Pravin Philip Chacko
14 Kevin John
15 Abel Bright
16 Sumesh Simon
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Wedding Anniversaries for the month of July
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July
1 Chacko Philipose
14 Santhosh Koshy
Alice Chacko Philipose Princy Geevarghese
2 Abraham John
15 Alexander Philip
Mary Abraham Tiji Lukose
4 Jacob Mathews
15 Thomas Oommen
Lovjee P. Jacob Deepali Thomas
5 George Mathai
15 Abraham Alex
Annie George Anju Philip
5 Vipin Jacob
18 Sean Weir
Princy Varghese Tessy Weir
6 Biji Thomas
18 Oommen Joseph
Suja Thomas Meera Oommen
7 Varghese Mathew
20 Anil Samuel
Ammal Mathew Nisha Mooken
7 Saam Chacko
23 Kunjukunju Pappachan
Nitha Suresh Jessy Pappachan
9 Jacob George
24 Mathews John
Saramma Jacob Sherly Mathews
9 Melvin Mathew
25 Sumesh Simon
Feby Mathew Trish Simon
10 Kurien Joseph
29 Mathew Varughese
Siji Joseph Susan Mathew
13 Biju Thomas
31 John Jacob
Anu Grace George Diana Jacob
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Wedding Anniversaries for the month of August
August
1 Arun Thomas
14 Thomas Oommen
Dolly Thomas Mariamma Oommen
3 Roy Oommen
17 Sanish Samuel
Sanila Oommen Leena Samuel
4 Suraj George
17 Roby Kochunnunny
Rebecca George Jyothi Roby
4 George Mathew
18 Bilu Omman
Rachel Mathew Lincy K. Titus
6 Thomas John
19 Vibin Thomas
Betty John Teenu Thomas
8 Anil Nair
20 Mathews Pothen
Sheba Anil Sheeja Mathews
9 Thomas Varghese
22 Thomas Mathew
Suma Varghese Rachel Mathew
10 Thomas Idicula
26 Mathew Mathew
Saramma Thomas Aanjana Mathew
12 Rajan George
26 Sundeep George
Jiji Rajan Mary Mathew George
12 George Abraham
29 Manoj Samuel
Susan George Mariamma Manoj
12 Mathew Samuel
30 Thomas Jacob
Icy Samuel Daisy Jacob
12 Jojo George Mathew
31 Farhaz Thobani
Shanti Sonu Jojo Ancy Thobani
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Wedding Anniversaries for the month of September
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September
7 George Chandy
15 Cherian Edichandy
Usha George Mariamma Edichandy
8 John Abraham
16 Abraham Varghese
Sheela John Deena Regi Varghese
10 Sajo George
18 Alfie Thomas
Ashly Abraham Jisha Thomas
11 Johnson David
21 Robin Thomas
Pushpa Johnson Agnus George
11 Philip Thomas
22 Jacob Oommen
Mariamma Thomas Jessy Jacob
12 Aylwin Mathew Thengampallil
22 Mathai Joseph
Biji Pappachan Rachel Joseph
14 Mathew Zachariah
25 Varghese Olipattu
Binamma Mathew Aleyamma Olipattu
14 John Kovoor
28 Samuel John
Minoo John Latha John
15 Iype Oommen
28 John Abraham
Saramma Oommen Ponnamma John
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Sunday School News
Name Position
Rev. Sunil Mathew President
Alexander John Superintendent
Remya Thomas Secretary
Ginu George Treasurer
Tom Kalampakattu Auditor
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Yuvajana Sakhyam News
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Position Name Contact
President Rev. Sunil Mathew 647 294 8796
Vice President Lijo Mathai 647 892 5456
Secretary Shiju Mathew 647 896 4181
Joint Secretary Annie Mathew 416 771 7227
Treasurer Johnson Jacob 647 215 4555
Committee Members Julie Mathew 647 868 5011
Committee Members Rachel Ninan 647 808 7287
Committee Members Philip Alex 647 858 5558
Committee Members Mathew T Mathew 437 249 3484
Committee Members Brinley Thomas 647 627 4041
Committee Members Robin Thomas 647 225 8205
Committee Members Arun Alexander 647 677 0180
Committee Members Lincy Titus 416 347 8771
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Youth Fellowship News
Position Name Phone Number
President Rev. Sunil Mathew ( 6 47 ) 294-8796
Vice President Nithin Jacob ( 6 47 ) 739-0761
Secretary Reuben Alexander ( 6 47 ) 876-1194
Treasurer Joshua John ( 6 47 ) 467-4610
Area Representatives ( 1 ,2,3 ) Bianca Abraham ( 6 47 ) 904-5172
Area Representatives
( 4 ,5,6,7 )
Shaun Mani ( 6 47 ) 972-3129
Praise and Worship Coordinator Sheba Omman ( 6 47 ) 617-8771
Missions Coordinator Abhijit Cherian ( 4 16 ) 910-4498
Prayer Coordinator Sanjana Joseph ( 6 47 ) 272-1913
Social Media & Marketing Rohan Alex ( 6 47 ) 271-4754
Auditor Maneesha Thomas ( 4 16 ) 566-5027
General Inquiries [email protected]
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Edavaka Mission News
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Post Name Contact
President Rev. Sunil Mathew 647-294-8796
Vice-
President
Mr. Thomas Chacko
(Santhosh)
416-843-2041
Secretary Mr. Alexander Philip 647-857-7674
Trustee Mr. Itty Thomas 647-855-9996
Auditor Mr. Johnson Jacob 647-215-4555
Prayer Group Representatives
Group 1 Mr. Regi Alexander 647-705-0170
Group 2 Vacant --
Group 3 Mr. Bilu Omman 647-524-8771
Group 4 Mr. Mathews John (Jose) 647-891-1088
Group 5 Mrs. Gracykutty Samuel 905-737-3801
Group 6 Mrs. Julie Varghese 905-713-2575
Group 7 Vacant --
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Choir News
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CMTC Choir Committee 2020
Names Position Phone
Rev. Sunil Mathew President 647 294 8796
Alex Alexander Secretary 647 525 2539
Tom C Thomas Treasurer 647 834 3292
Bapu Cherian Choir Leader 647 746 2278
Reuben Alexander Associate Choir Leader 647 876 1194
Andrew Alexander Associate Choir Leader 437 972 0646
Bilu Omman Auditor 647 524 8771
Anjana Reji Alex Committee Member 647 677 3810
Johnson Zachariah Committee Member 647 678 6971
Lini Mathew Committee Member 437 971 5915
Sunitha Alexander Committee Member 416 885 4610
Sunil Sam Koshy Committee Member 416 856 1851
Thomas Baby Committee Member 647 687 8847
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Change of Address
1. Sunit Thomas (Sunit & Jomol) 25, Chipstead Ave, Brampton 2. P. Jacob Varghese (Jacob & Liji)
174, Cathedral drive, Whitby, L1R 0J5
3. Arun Cherian (Arun & Dona)
412, Lucas Ave, Sarnia.
4. Monsee K Sam (Monsee & Joji) 69 Alpaca Drive Scarborough, M1J 2Z9
Blesson Varghese Mathew & Rintu Rachel John 1 – 34 Dundalk Drive, Toronto, ON, M1P 4W3
From St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kavungumprayar
New Members
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House Warming Ceremony
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From the Secretary’s Desk
Greetings to you all in the matchless name of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. The year 2020 has been a challenge to all of us. Social distancing, lifestyle changes and regular hygiene practices have made us understand the value of our God gifted life. The rich & the poor are both in the mercy of our Lords hands. This is also an eye opener for us that the last and best creation of God need not have arrogance to be superior to any other creation. A small virus which cannot be even seen with our naked eyes have become the most fearing threat than anything man can ever imagine. The pandemic has also taught us that weddings can be organized without spending a fortune and funerals need not have a big crowd to show the social status of the deceased. Not everything needs to be seen in a negative way. COVID-19 pandemic also has a positive side. It has given us more time to spend with our families and keep a routine check on our loved ones. We have rejuvenated our family prayer time and have come more closer to God.. I thank and praise the Lord for giving me this opportunity to take up this challenging position as the Secretary of The Canadian Mar Thoma Church and would also like to THANK YOU all for believing in me and my capabilities of handling this post. Being the secretary has helped me to have an inside view of the day to day matters of our church activities and also be involved in the responsibilities of maintaining our beautiful church. We as a church were able to raise CAD$ 26,500/- to make a donation in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. Our support enabled the hospital to fund life-saving equipment such as ventilators for their Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their staff & patients. Due to this pandemic situation we are not able to gather together physically but I am very happy to see that all our sub-organizations are doing their part to keep us close to each other as a community. Our Sunday school is doing an excellent job by organizing online Sunday school class every Sundays for all age groups. They have also done a wonderful job by organizing virtual VBS from June 26 – 28. I should say the teachers and parents have also done their part to make this event a success. Our Youth Fellowship has been organizing prayer meetings every Sunday at 5 pm. Yuvajana Sakhyam, Sevika Sangham & Senior Fellowship are all organizing prayer meetings once a month. I have to also appreciate our Youth Fellowship members for making face shields and also our Yuvajana Sakhyam members for making head caps and donating them to our hospitals and frontline workers. Our Edavaka Mission is doing a remarkable job by organizing our chain prayer and I also thank the people who have volunteered to be a part of this event. Our chain prayer started from the beginning of our pandemic situation and is still continuing till date.
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A special thanks to all our Frontline & Essential Workers for their dedication & commitment to our community. I pray that God keeps all of them and their families’ safe during these pandemic times. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Sunil Achen for his timely guidance and also his dedication in conducting our weekly prayer meetings. His commitment and initiative in conducting the online Sunday service has also spiritually helped us keep our hopes and faith going. Last but not the least, I would like to thank our outgoing secretary, Sunita Alexander for doing a fabulous job during the year 2019 – 2020. Her systematic way of organizing things did make the continuation of my job easy. Thank you Lord for keeping us all safe. I humble myself and say that all this is done not on my merit but by HIS Grace… In His Service, Lijo Mathai [email protected] Secretary (647) 892-5456
From the Secretary’s Desk (Cont...)
Rev. Sunil Mathew
Vicar/President
(647) 294-8796
Dr. Usha George
Vice-President
(416) 804-9968
Mr. Lijo Mathai
Secretary
(647) 892-5456
Mr. George Mathai
Treasurer
(416) 277-8756
Mr. Manoj Kompithra
Accountant
(647) 963-6545
Mr. Mathews Pothen
Lay Ministrant (Malayalam)
(647) 893-1496
Mr. Hagin George
Lay Ministrant (English)
(416) 725-0603
