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Chicago Mar Thoma Church
PARISH MESSENGER
Bi-Monthly
Wisdom the Divine Gift
JUNE – JULY 2018
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Dearly beloved in Christ;
And he said to them, “The Harvest is plentiful, but the laborers
are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to
send out laborers into his harvest” (Like 10:2).
The summer season has begun. The sun started shining with bright rays
touching the earth sprouting life with new budding. The scorching sun has started
replenishing and rejuvenating our body and mind. Our surroundings are decorated with
green blanket everywhere. The color of life has become green. Summer has opened our
doors and windows to breathe the fresh air and to feel gentle breeze. How marvelous is the
setting of God. The heavens are telling the glory of God and the firmament proclaims his
handiwork (Psalms 19:1).
The creation is in a perfect order but humankind created in the image of God has distorted
the creation and disturbed the divine order set by God. God sent his only begotten son to
redeem the creation. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Lord and the Savior, the word of
life, the God incarnate of the Blessed Virgin Mary made possible the way of Salvation by
giving Himself on the Cross and rose from the death, thus trampling death under foot. This
very act of redemption inaugurated by God or the Christ event transformed the history of
humankind and invigorated the spirit of hope and aspirations into the lives of human tilted
and tortured by the powers of evil. The nature of the redeemer God is understanding,
tolerant, forgiving, nonjudgmental, inclusive and accepting. The singular expression of the
redeemer God is embodied in Jesus Christ as ‘Hesed’ or ‘Agapae’- the LOVE. ‘Hesed’ is
the loyal love and ‘Agape’ is the self-emptying love. Love never divides and discriminates
nor rules and hates but love redeems, forgives, tolerates, accommodates and appreciates
the other.
Church is the ‘multitude’ called out to follow the principles and practices of the Kingdom
of God. Kingdom of God is founded on the rocks of faith and love. Church practicing the
intelligence and emotions of faith and love is the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:12). The body
of Christ or the Church cannot hate others or divide and discriminate. The divine gift of
the Holy Spirit is given to the Church and Church has to rekindle the divine gifts through
mission and ministry.
Ministry and mission of intervention and intercession at the intersection of faith and civic
life pose challenge and possibility to become light to the nations and salt of the earth.
Living daily in the tension between God’s vision for the world and our life realities is a
compelling complex experience. Our spirituality is becoming private, eclectic, egoistic and
exclusive. Evaluation of our spirituality is needed.
VICAR’S MESSAGE
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History of the Humankind could frequently ask the question, “What are we doing here?”
Are we a worshiping community only or a witnessing community or a missionary
community? Tracing the historical roots and relevantly articulating the faith into the living
contexts without devaluing the practices of faith within the epistemological textures of the
scripture is the theological inquiry of the Churches in diaspora.
We as a parish in the North America- Europe Diocese has the call to move forward with
the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ, the disciples, the Apostles, the martyrs and the
confessors who sacrificed their life for the redemption of the world. Christian community
should be a life-giving praxis oriented community always journeying with people who are
at the fringes of society. We have to start our ministry from the last, least and the lost.
It is important and appreciable that we have to look into the future with hope. Parish has to
focus on the young generation and address their issues of faith, their essential and
existential needs. It is necessary that we have to be open-minded and stretch forth our hands
to those who seek guidance and comfort. It is our responsibility to transform the Church
into a space of love and care.
Our prayers and support is needed for the forthcoming events especially for the VBS and
Diocesan Youth Fellowship Conference. VBS is scheduled to be from June 13-16. VBS
will give our children the best opportunity to relate with God and to develop their
personality and talents. All parents must take initiatives to encourage your children to
participate in the VBS.
Chicago Mar Thoma Youth Fellowship is hosting the Diocesan Youth Fellowship
Conference (DYFC 2018) scheduled to be from July 26-29 at Trinity International
University, Deerfield. It is greatly appreciable that our Youth members are whole heartedly
working for the conference. As members of CMTC let’s support and uphold then in our
prayers.
As per God’s guidance and decision of the Church I’m glad to be the new Vicar of Chicago
Mar Thoma Church. I deem it as a privilege and blessing to serve you all in the name of
Triune God. We as family request all the members of the parish to uphold us in your
prayers.
May the Grace, Mercies and Blessings of our God be with you all,
In the Lord’s Ministry,
Rev. Shiby Varughese
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Greeting to all in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
I would like to thank each one of you for your love and care which you
have given to us for the last one year and praise God for His faithfulness.
Congratulations to all those who have graduated this year and I wish you
all success in the coming years too. As we are hosting 39th Diocesan
Youth Fellowship Conference which will be held on July 26-29 at
Trinity International University, let’s pray for the leaders, participants and all those who
are working for its smooth functioning and let it be a blessing to all those who are attending
this conference. The theme of our conference is “Signed, Sealed and Delivered” (Ephesians
1: 13-14). Soliciting your prayers, presence and support….
A scorpion, being a poor swimmer, asked a turtle to carry him on his back across a river.
‘Are you mad?’ exclaimed the turtle. ‘You will sting me while I’m swimming and I’ll
drown’. ‘My dear turtle,’ laughed the scorpion. ‘If I were to sting you, you would drown
and I would go down with you. Now, where is the logic in that?’ ‘You’re right,’ said the
turtle. ‘Hop on!’
The scorpion climbed aboard and halfway across the river, it gave the turtle a mighty sting.
As they both sank to the bottom, the turtle said, “Do you mind if I ask you something? You
said there’d be no logic in you stinging me. Why then did you do it? ‘It has nothing to do
with logic’, the drowning scorpion sadly replied. ‘It’s just my character’.
Character is that part of a person that makes him or her different from others. ‘A man of
Character will make himself worthy of any position he is given’ – Mahatma Gandhi. It is
not what we do for God that counts, but what we are before Him that matters. What we are
determines the value of what we say and do. As the saying goes, ‘Unless there is within us
that which is above, we shall soon yield to that which is around us.’
A pocket watch and a public clock both serve the same purpose, to tell the time. If a watch
goes out of order, only the owner is affected; but if a public clock goes wrong hundreds of
people are misled. So, as a responsible Christians of this society, let us be examples and
not our lives be a stumbling block to others. Purity in your heart produces power in your
life. Righteousness produces beauty in your Character. Do what you can, where you are,
with what you have for the glory of God. GOD BLESS YOU…..
In the Lord’s Ministry,
Binu Achen
ASST. VICAR’S MESSAGE
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Date Schedule Lessons Epistle Gospel Area Asst. 1 2
3
7:30 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion in English
1 King
3:16-28
Jam
1:1-8
Phil
4:4-9
Matt
11:25-30
Area
3
Area
8
Students Sunday - ‘Wisdom the Divine Gift’ – CH 203
10
7:30 a.m. Divine
Service in English 10:00 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
Prov 8:22-31
Rev 21:1-8
Col 1:9-20
Luke 8:22-25
Area 1-12
Area 4
Environmental Sunday – Creation Proclaims the Glory of God – CH 45
17
7:30 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion in English
Isa 6:1-8
1John 5:1-12
2Thess 2:13-17
John 4:13-26
Area 5
Area
9
‘Worship the God in Spirit and Truth’– CH 27
24
7:30 a.m. Divine Service in English 10:00 a.m. Holy
Qurbana in Malayalam
Dan
6:11-23
Heb
11:23-40
2Cor
6:11-18
Mark
10:35-45
Area 1-12
Area 6
Cost of Discipleship – CH 239
Refer to Lectionary @ http://marthoma.in/lectionary/
JUNE
WORSHIP SCHEDULE & LECTIONARY
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Date Schedule Lessons Epistle Gospel Area Asst. 1 2
1
7:30 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam 10:00 a.m. Holy
Communion in English
Exod 36:1-7
Acts 5:1-11
Phil 4:10-20
Luke 19:11-27
Area
7
Area
10
Transparency and Faithfulness in Stewardship – CH 218
8
10:00 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
Ezek 33:1-9
2Tim 2:1-13
Gal 6:11-18
John 21:15-19
Area
8
Ordained Ministry: Identifying with the wounds of Christ – CH 301
15
7:30 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion in English
Isa 49:1-11
Eph 5:1-5
Rom 13:11-14
Matt 5:13-16
Area
9
Area
11
People of God: Salt to the Earth – Light to the World – CH 25
22
7:30 a.m. Divine Service in English 10:00 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
Isa 1:10-20
Acts 6:8-15
Col 3:11-14
Luke 19:1-10
Area
1-12
Area
10
Life that has to be sanctified – CH 281
29
10:00 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam
Exod 3:1-12
Acts 8:26-40
2Thess 1:1-12
John 12:20-26
Area
11
Theological Education: Knowledge and Experience of Faith – CH 86
Aug
5
7:30 a.m. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion in English
Isa
6:1-8
Acts
9:10-18
2Cor
11:16-31
Luke
10:1-12
Area 12
Area 1
Mission Sunday-Mission: Participation in the Divine Pain – CH 306
JULY
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AREA PRAYER MEETINGS – June & July
DATE NAME & ADDRESS TIME AREA
06/03
Sunday
Mr. Aniyan Varghese 6436 Kilpatrick Ave, Lincolnwood
IL – 60712. Ph. 847-915-5479
6:30 pm
2
06/16
Saturday
Dr. George V. Cheriyan 1103 Wildwood Ln, Mount Prospect IL – 60056. Ph. 847-602-2358
6:30 pm
7
06/23
Saturday
Mr. Zachariah T. Chacko 2351 Lechner Ave, Des Plaines IL – 60016. Ph. 847-361-1244
6.30 pm
4
06/24
Sunday
Mr. Philipose C. Thomas 1705 Independence Ct, Mount Prospect IL – 60056. Ph. 224-730-1294
06:30 pm
7
07/15
Sunday
Ms. Rachelamma Oommen 7854 N. Kedvale Ave. Skokie IL – 60076. Ph. 847-329-1734
06:30 pm
2
07/15
Sunday
Mr. Shibu Koshy 70 Ridgewood Ln. Dyer IN – 46311. Ph. 219-671-8607
6.30 pm
11
07/22
Sunday
Dr. Joe M. George 4268 Lacebark Ln. Naperville IL – 60564. Ph. 224-381-2174
6:30 pm
11
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
7th Jun Thursday @ 5:00 PM; BBQ with Shiby Achen & Family
9500 Golf Road Parsonage 22nd Jun Friday @ 5:45 PM; Feed my Starving Children @ Libertyville
26th Jul – 29th Jul
National Youth Conference @ Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL. Youth 18 years and above please register by 15th Jun @ www.dyfc2018.com
SEVIKA SANGHOM 9th Jun 10:30 am – Young Women Fellowship @ Church
23rd Jun One-Day Tour to Door County, Wisconsin
EDAVAKA MISSION / SEVIKA SANGHOM BIBLE STUDY
DATE NAME & ADDRESS TIME REGION 6th Jun Mr. Benoy Cherian & Ms. Leena Cherian
13119 W Wakefield Dr, Beach Park IL – 60083. Ph. 847-366-7452
7:00 pm
D
13th Jun No Bible Study due to VBS A
20th Jun Mr. John Kurien & Ms. Mariamma Kurien 821 Kylemore Dr. Des Plaines
IL – 60016. Ph. 847-612-9053
7:00 pm
B
27th Jun Mr. Sam Mathew & Mrs. Anitha Mathew 458 Carman Ave, Buffalo Grove IL – 60089. Ph. 847-419-9521
7:00 pm
C
4th July No Bible Study due to Diocesan Family Conference D
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11th July Mr. John Mathew & Ms. Santhamma Mathew 7538 Kedvale, Skokie IL – 60076. Ph. 847-501-0022
7:00 pm
A
18th July Mr. Ambuji David & Ms. Aleyamma David 4194 Cove Ln, Unit # A; Glenview IL – 60025. Ph. 847-376-8773
7:00 pm
B
25th July Mr. Oommen Cherian & Ms. Mini Oommen 1006 E. Alder Ln, Mount Prospect IL – 60056. Ph. 773-507-0091
7:00 pm
C
1st August Ms. Susy Thomas
1059 S. Normandy Rd, Waukegan IL – 60085. Ph. 847-623-7261
7:00 pm
D
8th August Mr. Yohannan M. Mathew & Ms. Rosamma 7820 Tripp Ave, Skokie IL – 60076. Ph. 847-612-6058
7:00 pm
A
EDAVAKA MISSION
06/09 Combined Prayer Meeting – 06:30 pm at CMTC
07/14 Combined Prayer Meeting – 06:30 pm at CMTC
Every Sunday Prayer Cell Meeting – 09:15 am at CMTC
Bi-Monthly Visiting Sick & Elderly Members – Details on Date & Time to follow
2nd Aug – 5th Aug 2018- Edavaka Mission Annual Convention Main Speaker – Bro. David John (Thampan) Mavelikara, Kerala
SENIOR CITIZEN FELLOWSHIP 06/21 Senior Fellowship Meeting – 10:00 am at CMTC
07/19 Senior Fellowship Meeting – 10:00 am at CMTC
CHOIR 1st & 3rd Saturday English Choir Practice 2nd & 4th Saturday Malayalam Choir Practice
SUNDAY SCHOOL
3rd Jun 10th Jun
VBS Teachers Training (Mandatory Session)
13th Jun
16th Jun
VBS – Theme “Moose on the Loose” - Rediscovering God’s Forever Forgiveness
20th July 22nd July
Junior Camp – Grade 3 to Grade 10 Last Date to Register – 10th July Theme – Walk with me – For a Life Full of Adventure Main Speaker – Mr. Felix Mathew – Regional Director AWANA Registration Fees - $ 25.00 Venue - St. Thomas MTC, Lombard
Prayer Life of Jehoshaphat – based on 2 Chronicles 20 What will a King do when his enemies are coming to attack him? Definitely; he will invite the officials of his army to sketch their plan to attack. Once when 3 Kingdoms came together to attack Judah; do you know what Jehoshaphat the King of Judah did? He decreed that all people of Judah including children, should observe a fast and pray.
SECRETARY’S DESK
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Would we pray amid our difficulties; either we would rely on our strengths and wealth to bail us out and only as a last resort would have prayed and lamented to God about the situations, wouldn’t we?
But Jehoshaphat was different; he submitted himself to God in prayer. He started his prayer with praise, not only that he humbled himself and surrendered to God saying, “For we are
powerless against this huge army that attacks us! We don’t know what we should do;
We look to you for help” 2 Chronicles 20:12; even though Jehoshaphat was powerful and wealthy; yet he humbled himself before God. God then replied to his prayer; “The battle is not yours but God’s” 2 Chronicles 20: 15
Are we able to pray with praise like Jehoshaphat in times of trouble? Are we able to humble and surrender ourselves to God like Jehoshaphat? Think !!!!! The word of God says; “Humble yourself before the Lord; and He will lift you up” James 4:10 May God almighty help us to humble ourselves and give Him praise in our prayers to conquer victory in all our toughest situations.
Together in His Service Teji Thomas
06/01 Ms.Annamma K. Benny 06/03 Ms. Jasmine Thampy
06/01 Ms.Beena George 06/03 Mr. John V. Thomas
06/01 Mr.Matthew Joseph George 06/04 Ms. Anuja Kolath
06/01 Ms.Annamma M. Mathai 06/04 Mr. George Thomas
06/01 Ms.Dhanya Varkey 06/05 Mr. Noah Charles George
06/02 Mr.Mathew C. Idichandy 06/05 Ms. Aswathy A. John
06/02 Ms.Ancy Mathew 06/05 Ms. Kunjoonjamma Mathai
06/02 Mr.John T. Mathew 06/05 Mr. Nikhil K. Roy
06/02 Ms.Mariamma Philipose 06/05 Ms. Nia Sujai
06/02 Mr.Leboy Wilson Thoppil 06/06 Ms. Mariamma Chacko
BIRTHDAYS
JUNE
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06/06 Mr.T. M. Thomas 06/17 Mr. Sunny Cherian
06/07 Ms.Riya George 06/17 Mr. Samuel Shibu David
06/07 Mr.Aiden Jomy 06/17 Mr. Sam George
06/07 Mr.Jerry Tom Thomas 06/17 Mr. Alex P. Mathew
06/08 Ms.Malini Celeste Hayes 06/17 Ms. Sarah Ann Mathew
06/08 Mr.Sam Mathew 06/19 Ms. Preenu M. John
06/08 Ms.Betsy Mammen Philip 06/19 Ms. Amy S Mathew
06/08 Mr.Adam C. Varghese 06/19 Ms. Sumini Oommen
06/10 Ms.Alisha Mary Babu 06/19 Ms. Susan Samuel
06/10 Ms.Saramma John 06/19 Mr. Josh Roy Thomas
06/10 Mr.Joshua Avicote Kurien 06/20 Mr. Tom George
06/10 Ms.Susan Phillipose 06/20 Mr. Subil Mathews
06/10 Mr.Benjamin Cherian Thomas 06/21 Ms. Evelyn Sarah George
06/10 Ms.Preethi Elizabeth Varughese 06/21 Mr. Philip Thomas George
06/11 Mr.Joshua Varghese George 06/22 Ms. Neeta A Abraham
06/11 Mr.Sabu T. Lahethu 06/22 Mr. Rajan Cherian
06/11 Mr.Bijoy Oommen Varghese 06/23 Ms. Reena Maria Idichandy
06/12 Ms.Ginu Abraham 06/23 Mr. Kevin A. Mathew
06/12 Ms.Leela Mathew 06/25 Mr. Reina Jessin George
06/12 Mr.P. M. Mathew 06/25 Ms. Jemie A. Shaji
06/12 Ms.Ruby Mathew 06/26 Dr. Liju Thankam John
06/12 Ms.Sanya A Philip 06/26 Mr. George Samuel
06/12 Mr.Gigi P. Sam 06/27 Ms. Ansu M Abraham
06/12 Mr.Josh Jo Sudhish 06/27 Mr. Philip Cherian
06/12 Ms.Abigial Sarah Thomas 06/27 Ms. Beena Sateesh
06/13 Ms.Sobi Chacko 06/29 Ms. Alice George
06/13 Mr.Matt Alex. Idichandy 06/29 Ms. Mary P Samuel
06/13 Ms.Elizabeth Jacob 06/29 Ms. Sajini Alice Varghese
06/14 Dr.Saji Oommen 06/29 Mr. Willus E Vivian IV
06/14 Mr.Justin D. Thomas 06/30 Ms. Beena Cherian
06/15 Mr.Lejay Jacob 06/30 Ms. Rachel Christudas
06/15 Ms.Vini Pearlman 06/30 Ms. Mary Mathew
06/15 Mr.Benjamin Rincy 06/30 Ms. Minni Mathew
06/15 Ms.Alissa Thomas 06/30 Mr. Varughese C. Mathew
06/15 Ms.Bincy Ann Varghese 06/30 Ms. Belinda Jane Oommen
06/16 Mr.Ashvin B. Cherian 06/30 Ms. Nimmy M Shaji
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07/01 Ms. Rajam Chinnamani 07/14 Ms. Nimmy Mammen
07/01 Mr. Robin George 07/14 Mr. Kenneth A. Mathew
07/01 Ms. Christal B Jacob 07/14 Ms. Glory Ninan
07/01 Mr. Mathew T. Varghese 07/14 Ms. Saramma Thomas
07/02 Ms. Nina A. Idichandy 07/15 Mr. Presto George
07/02 Ms. Susan Parakilattu 07/15 Mr. Thampy Mathew
07/02 Ms. Bindu Philip 07/15 Ms. Jewel Mariam Thomas
07/02 Ms. Jancy Sajan 07/15 Ms. Irene Miriam Varghese
07/02 Mr. Ethen G. Sam 07/15 Ms. Midhu Varghese
07/03 Mr. Cyril B Philip 07/16 Mr. Achenkunj Mathew
07/03 Ms. Biji S. Samuel 07/16 Ms. Aileen A. Thomas
07/04 Ms. Susan Thomas 07/16 Mr. Rohin Praveen Thomas
07/05 Mr. Andrew William Heijmen 07/17 Mr. Jobby Jacob
07/05 Ms. Mabel Thomas 07/17 Ms. Achyamma John
07/06 Mr. P. A. Varghese 07/17 Mr. Ronish Roy Mathew
07/07 Mr. Ebin G. Sam 07/18 Dr. Joe Mathew George
07/07 Ms. Ashley K. Thomas 07/18 Mr. Ray Blesson George
07/07 Ms. Riyah Thomas 07/19 Ms. Rani Eipe
07/09 Ms. Mancy Annie Koshy 07/19 Dr. Sodaran Jacob
07/09 Mr. Kevin K. Roy 07/19 Mr. Bibin C Mathew
07/10 Mr. T. A. Abraham 07/19 Ms. Thanku A. Muthalaly
07/10 Ms. Angela Mariam George 07/19 Mr. Chacko T. Oommen
07/11 Mr. George V. Adichithara 07/19 Mr. George Thomas
07/11 Ms. Jessin George 07/19 Mr. Raju Varghese
07/11 Mr. Thomas T. George 07/20 Ms. Mariamma Idichandy
07/11 Mr. Alen Mathew 07/20 Mr. George A Kurien
07/11 Mr. Anten Mathew 07/20 Ms. Mini Susan Oommen
07/11 Ms. Anna E Thomas 07/21 Ms. Ashley Abraham
07/11 Ms. Thomas Thomas 07/21 Dr. Abraham Thomas
07/12 Ms. Reena George 07/21 Ms. Annie Thomas
07/12 Mr. Randy V. Samuel 07/21 Ms. Pramy Thomas
07/12 Ms. Mariamma Varghese 07/21 Mr. Stanley Thomas
07/13 Ms. Betsy Mathew 07/21 Mr. Oommen Varghese
07/13 Ms. Santhamma J. Mathew 07/22 Ms. Bessy A George
07/14 Mr. Amal M George 07/22 Mr. Abraham Mathew
07/14 Dr. Anish John 07/22 Ms. Daisy Sibi Mathew
07/14 Mr. Thomas Kolath 07/22 Dr. Jomy Palathinkal Jogi
JULY
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07/22 Mr. Joji Samuel 07/27 Ms. Leann Meriyam John
07/23 Ms. Jincy Geevarghese 07/27 Mr. Arun T. Mathew
07/23 Mr. Ajay Thomas Johnson 07/28 Mr. Jojikutty Abraham
07/24 Ms. Mollykutty Babu 07/28 Ms. Sally Chacko
07/24 Ms. Lisa Alex Johnson 07/28 Ms. Sunu Roy Mathew
07/24 Mr. Joel Jinu Thomas 07/28 Mr. Thomas Mathew
07/25 Ms. Valsamma Abraham 07/28 Mr. Biju Philip
07/25 Mr. Archibald John 07/28 Ms. Shiny K. Thomas
07/25 Mr. Koshy Mathai 07/29 Mr. Alwin John
07/25 Mr. Rubin T. Varghese 07/29 Ms. Rexy M. Samuel
07/25 Mr. Joncy Yesudasan 07/30 Ms. Sarah Avikote Kurien
07/26 Mr. Vivek Mathew 07/30 Mr. Nathan Tiju Mathews
07/26 Ms. Supriya Mohan 07/30 Mr. Mohan T. Varghese
07/26 Mr. Kavin M Thomas 07/30 Ms. Sheela Varughese
07/26 Ms. Smitha Thundiyil 07/31 Mr. Abraham K Abraham
07/27 Ms. Vincy Ann Chacko 07/31 Mr. Saju Johnson
07/27 Mr. Laiben Chakkanattu Daniel 07/31 Mr. Besil T. Mammen
07/27 Mr. Rayan George 07/31 Mr. K.I. Thomas
07/31 Ms. Saramma Thomas
06/01 Mr. & Mrs.Mathew Thomas 06/09 Mr. & Mrs.Cherian V. Thomas
06/03 Mr. & Mrs.K. O. Oommen 06/09 Mr. & Mrs.Satheesh Thankachan
06/03 Mr. & Mrs.Issac Philip 06/11 Mr. & Mrs.Abraham K Chacko
06/03 Mr. & Mrs.Joji Samuel 06/12 Mr. & Mrs.Yohannan Mathew
06/03 Mr. & Mrs.Chockalingam Chinnamani 06/14 Dr. & Mrs. Issac Parampottil
06/05 Mr. & Mrs.Sibi M. Jacob 06/15 Mr. & Mrs.Chacko K Chacko
06/06 Mr. & Mrs.Santhosh Varughese George 06/16 Mr. & Mrs.Jibu T. Philip
06/08 Mr. & Mrs.Sudhish Mathews George 06/16 Mr. & Mrs.John P. Chacko
06/08 Mr. & Mrs.Alex K. Thomas 06/17 Mr. & Mrs.James K. Abraham
06/08 Mr. & Mrs.Rajesh Philip Babu 06/17 Mr. & Mrs.Abraham C. Thomas
JUNE
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
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06/18 Mr. & Mrs.Mathew T. Varghese 06/26 Dr. & Mrs. Abraham George
06/18 Mr. & Mrs.Mathew K. George 06/27 Mr. & Mrs.Geroge Stephen
06/18 Mr. & Mrs.Augustine Joseph 06/27 Mr. & Mrs.Shani Abraham
06/19 Mr. & Mrs.Jacob George 06/27 Mr. & Mrs.Chacko K Samuel
06/19 Mr. & Mrs.Liju Philip 06/27 Mr. & Mrs.John Korah
06/20 Mr. & Mrs.K. J. Samuel 06/28 Mr. & Mrs.Sunny Cherian
06/21 Mr. & Mrs.Abraham Jacob 06/28 Mr. & Mrs.Bobby Thomas
06/23 Mr. & Mrs.Varughese C. Mathew 06/28 Mr. & Mrs.George S. Mathai
06/23 Mr. & Mrs.Alex M. Idichandy 06/28 Mr. & Mrs.Tom J. Samuel
06/24 Mr. & Mrs.Abraham George 06/29 Mr. & Mrs.Mathew P. Chandy
06/24 Mr. & Mrs.Chacko T. Oommen 06/30 Mr. & Mrs.Roshan Sam Alex
06/24 Mr. & Mrs.Thomas Varughis 06/30 Mr. & Mrs.Jacob Chacko
06/25 Mr. & Mrs.Mathew Varghese 06/30 Mr. & Mrs.Mathews P. Chacko
06/25 Mr. & Mrs.Chacko V. George 06/30 Mr. & Mrs.Anish George Mathews
06/26 Dr. & Mrs. Verghese Mathew
07/02 Mr. & Mrs. Sam M. Thomas 07/14 Mr. & Mrs.Ajit Jacob
07/02 Mr. & Mrs. Sabu Kuruvilla 07/14 Mr. & Mrs.Mathai P. Mathai
07/02 Mr. & Mrs. Chandy K. Samuel 07/15 Mr. & Mrs.Mathew V.Varughese
07/03 Mr. & Mrs. Sam Mathew 07/15 Mr. & Mrs.Yohannan Mathai
07/05 Mr. & Mrs. Orathu C. Chacko 07/16 Mr. & Mrs.Abraham V. Koshy
07/07 Mr. & Mrs. Rajan Cherian 07/16 Mr. & Mrs.John Samuel
07/07 Dr. & Mrs Jayesh Thankachan 07/18 Mr. & Mrs.Rajesh Joseph Jacob
07/07 Mr. & Mrs. Roy K. Cherian 07/20 Mr. & Mrs.George Varghese
07/07 Mr. & Mrs. Mathew V. Kottapurathu 07/20 Mr. & Mrs.Alwin John
07/08 Mr. & Mrs. Sibi Mathew 07/22 Mr. & Mrs.Mammen George
07/09 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Thomas 07/22 Mr. & Mrs.George Samuel
07/10 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas T. Jacob 07/24 Mr. & Mrs.Raju V. Thomas
07/10 Mr. & Mrs. Prince Thomas 07/24 Mr. & Mrs.John Joseph
07/11 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Mathew 07/26 Mr. & Mrs.K. V. Abraham
07/12 Mr. & Mrs. Varghese Jose 07/26 Mr. & Mrs.Arun T. Mathew
07/12 Mr. & Mrs. Rusheil Varghese 07/26 Mr. & Mrs.Varghese K. Varghese
07/12 Mr. & Mrs. Christiaan Heijmen 07/27 Mr. & Mrs.T. A. Abraham
07/14 Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Koshy 07/30 Mr. & Mrs.Ciju Cherian
JULY
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LIGHT to LIFE
For more information, please contact the Vicar, Mr. N.M. Philip or Mrs. Sunina Moncy Chacko
CHURCH ADDRESS
Chicago Mar Thoma Church 240 Potter Road,
Des Plaines,
IL – 60016
Ph: 847-803-4933
www.chicagomarthoma.org
VICAR CONTACT INFO
Rev. Shiby Varughese P.
310 Potter Road, Des Plaines,
IL 60016
Ph: ® 847-803-4933
Ph: © 847-321-5464,
Fax: 847-803-4933
cmtcvicar@gmail.com; revshibyvp@gmail.com
ASSISTANT VICAR CONTACT INFO
Rev. George Varghese
9500 Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Ph. (224) 304 - 9311
cmtcasstvicar@gmail.com; binuachentvm@gmail.com
PARISH PUBLICATION / NEWSLETTER
The main source to disseminate information regarding various Parish related
activities are through, “Weekly Digest” – released every Friday of the week and
Bi-Monthly newsletter, “Messenger” e-mailed on the last day of preceding month
and paper copy mailed to each family mailing address. Kindly forward all inputs
for Weekly Digest by 7:00 pm on Thursday and for Messenger by 20th of the
preceding month of publication. Please inform the Vicar or Secretary in case of
any inputs, inquiries or corrections to these publication .Changes in address &
phone numbers should be informed to the Vicar, Secretary and the Trustees.
Please e-signup at www.chicagomarthoma.org for weekly newsletter, for all Weekly Digest, Messenger and Announcement items, please email
Secretary,secretary@chicagomarthoma.org or thesecretarycmtc@gmail.com
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VISIT US ONLINE
Please visit us online at www.chicagomarthoma.org and find information on
Chicago Mar Thoma Church. Please contact Mr. Teji Thomas, Parish Secretary
(818) 445-4790 for any assistance.
NEW MEMBERSHIP
Use the CMTC Membership Form available at CMTC Website Resources -> Forms. You may obtain form from the Vicar or Parish Office. Return the filled
form with due documents to The Vicar for approval.
PARISH FELLOWSHIP HALL
The Parish Fellowship Hall in the basement can be booked by members for prayer
fellowship. Please contact Trustees/Achen for more information
Organization Program Start Date End Date
Church HC Service - Senior Citizens (Home bound aged parents) 9-Jun
Young Family Fellowship Meeting @ Church 9-Jun
Sunday School VBS - 2018 13-Jun 16-Jun
Church Wisconsin HC Service 16-Jun
Church Fathers Day 17-Jun
Youth Fellowship Women's MFL 23-Jun
Church Picnic 30-Jun
Church Diocesan Family Conference - Houston Immanuel MTC 3-Jul 5-Jul
Sunday School Sunday School Junior Camp 20-Jul 22-Jul
Sevika Sangham One-Day Tour 21-Jul
Church Wisconsin HC Service 21-Jul
Youth Fellowship National Conference 26-Jul 29-Jul
Edavaka Mission Convention 2-Aug 5-Aug
Youth Fellowship College Panel 11-Aug
Church
Student Dedication
Sunday School Teachers Retreat 12-Aug
Church Wisconsin HC Service 18-Aug
Yuvajana Sakhyam Harvest Festival 18-Aug
Church
Student Dedication
Sunday School Anniversary 19-Aug
Church First Day of Sunday School 26-Aug
Sevika Sangham Sevika Sangham Vaaram 2-Sep 9-Sep
Sevika Sangham Grand Parents Day - (HC short service for Senior Citizens) 8-Sep
Youth Fellowship Fellowship Night 8-Sep
Church Sevika Sangham Sunday 9-Sep
Church Wisconsin HC Service 15-Sep
Church Family Retreat 28-Sep 30-Sep
CMTC Year 2018 Calendar Of Events
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Recurring Events
Organization Program Start Date End Date
Sevika Sangham Fall Fest 6-Oct
Church MTVEA Sunday / Sanadha Suvishesha Sangha Dinam 7-Oct
Church Yuvajana Sunday 14-Oct
Church Yuvajana Vaaram 14-Oct 21-Oct
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Snehaadharavu
(HC service for Senior Citizens - Home bound aged parents) 20-Oct
Church Wisconsin HC Service 20-Oct
Yuvajana Sakhyam Blood Donation Drive
Church Youth Sunday 21-Oct
Church
Family Sunday
Tithe Sunday 28-Oct
Church World Sunday School Day 4-Nov
Church Parish Convention 8-Nov 10-Nov
Church Parish Day 11-Nov
Youth Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner/Service Project 17-Nov
Church Wisconsin HC Service 17-Nov
Church Parish General Body - (Election of 2019 Executive Committee ) 18-Nov
Church House to House Carol Rounding 24-Nov 16-Dec
Church 25 Day Lent 1-Dec 25-Dec
Edavaka Mission Serving Breakfast & Distributing Gift 15-Dec
Church
Christmas Carol Service - Senior Citizens (Home bound aged
parents) 15-Dec
Church Wisconsin HC Service 15-Dec
Church Mar Thoma Sabha Day - HC Service 21-Dec
Church Carol Service 22-Dec
Church Christmas - Feast of Nativity 25-Dec
Youth Fellowship Midwest Regional Conference 27-Dec 30-Dec
Church Watch Night Service 31-Dec
CMTC Year 2018 Calendar Of Events
Neighbourhood Ministry
First Monday of Every Month - Bessie's Table
First United Methodist Church; 668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Church Fasting Prayer - Every Tuesday @ Church - 10:00 AM
Edavaka Mission/Sevika Sangham Combined Prayer Meeting @ Church/Regions - Every Wednesday
Senior Citizen Prayer Meeting - Every 4th Thursday @ Church 10:00 AM (April-September)
Church Every Thursday - Intercessory Prayer - Teleconference Call
Young Family Fellowship Prayer Meeting - Every Second Saturday @ Church - 5:00 PM
Edavaka Mission All Area Combined Prayer Meeting - Every Second Saturday @ Church - 6:30 PM
Recurring Events
CMTC Year 2018 Calendar Of Events
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Every Thursday @ 9pm Teleconference call details:
Phone No. 641 715 0700 Access code 872060#
Mar Thoma Church - Diocese of North America & Europe
32nd Family Conference
@
Houston Texas – July 5th – 8th 2018
“United by God, Committed to Serve” – Joshua 24:15
Registration ends 15th Jun’2018
Website: https://naemtfc.com/
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TRUSTEES OFFICE
Yearly Subscription: Minimum $ 600.00
Subscription is the Main Source of Church Income; let’s try to pay this monthly
and ensure smooth outflow of payments.
Please remit the following;
• Your balance contribution of 280/310 Parking Lot & Parsonage Project
• Previous Years Balance Due (refer 2017 Annual Report Page 41-47)
o 240 Potter Rd, Church Building Project – Part of $ 3000.00
o Subscriptions
o Any other dues
CHANGE OF ADDRESS - New
Area 5
Rev. George Varghese
9500 Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL – 60016
Ph: 224-304-9311
Area 8
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pearlman
26 Brighton Court, Fox River Grove, IL – 60021
Ph: 847-767-2479
Area 10
Dr. & Mrs. Joe M. George
4268 Lacebark Lane, Naperville, IL – 60564
Ph: 224-381-2174
Area 12
Mr. & Mrs. Sibi Jacob
15365 Saint Therese Blvd, Brookfield WI 53005
Ph: 860-920-9831
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BIBLE QUIZ - for our kids
Please e-Mail your answers to thesecretarycmtc@gmail.com;
secretary@chicagomarthoma.org
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Rev. Shiby Varughese P. Vicar / President
Rev. George Varghese Assistant Vicar/Vice-President
Mr. Teji Thomas Secretary
Mr. Monish K John Trustee - Finance
Mr. Leboy Wilson Thoppil Trustee - Accounts
Mr. Abraham K. Abraham Lay Leader - Malayalam
Mr. Sims Chacko Lay Leader - English
Secretary
Rev. Shiby Varughese P
Rev. Grorge Varghese
Mr. Eapen P Chacko
Mr. Monish John
Mr. Leboy Thoppil
Mr. Abraham K Abraham
Mr. Sims Chacko
Mr. Alwin Abraham
Mr. Alvin Varghese
Mr. Albin John
Convener
Mr. Joe Thomas
Mr. Alwin Abraham
Mr. Alvin Varghese
Mr. Albin George
Mr. Mebin George
Mr. Aaron Cherian
Mr. Kevin Jacob
Convener
Trustees
Vicar
Assistant Vicar
Secretary
Mandalam Members
Diocesan Members
Convener
Mr. Eipe C. Varghese
Mr. Leboy Thoppil
Convener
Secretary
Vicar
Assistant Vicar
Choir Leaders
Sunday School Jr. Play
Sunday School Sr. Play
Convener
Chicago Mar Thoma Church
2018 Sub-Committee DetailsEx-Officio Members on all sub-committees
Christmas carol rounding
Christmas carol service
media/web-site/messenger
audio visual
charities/tithe Sunday
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Mr. Eapen P Chacko Convener
Mr. Mathew M Mathai
Mr. Aniyan Varghese
Mr. Koshy Varghese (Shaji)
Mr. Chacko V. George
Mr. Daniel C. Varghese
Mr. Mathew P. Chandy
Mr. Iype George
Mr. Thomas Mathew
Ms. Soozy Mathew (Jessy)
Ms. Sosamma Abraham (Ammini)
Ms. Pramy T. Thomas
Convener
Mr. Iype George Convener
Mr. Roy Thomas Convener
Ms. Lexine Varughis
Mr. Sunny Cherian
Mr. Koshy Varghese
Mrs. Annie Varghese
Ms. Reba Varghese
Mr. Ashvin Cherian
Mr. Jinoj Mathew
Ms. Shijy Alex
Ms. Ashna Alex
Convener
Trustee - Finance Convener
Mr. Sunny Cherian
Mrs. Sara Varughese
Mrs. Shijy Alex
Mr. Mathai P Easo
Mr. John Kurien
Mr. Shebin Moncy Chacko
Mr. Alvin Chacko
Mr. Aswin Cherian
Convener
2018 Sub-Committee Details
neighborhood ministry/local mission
Basement Facility Usage
ushering & hospitality
family retreat
Food/picnic
maintenance - church & parsonage
medical
Chicago Mar Thoma Church
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This edition of Parish Messenger is
sponsored by a
Faithful Family
Parish expresses our gratitude to this Family