May the good Lord God continue to empower you to lead the diocese.

Our wishes and prayers.

Happy Birthday to our

beloved Thirumeni 5th December

Diocesan Episcopa Visit – Program 23rd Dec 2017 : Christmas Carol Service : at 6:00p.m. 24th Dec 2017 : Holy Communion (First Holy Communion)at 9:00a.m. 25th Dec 2017 : Christmas Service & Holy Communion at 8:00a.m.

Vicar’s ScheduleNov 3 : Fasting Prayer / Parish ConventionNov 4 : Yuvajana Sakhyam Kalamela / Parish ConventionNov 5 : Holy Communion/ Prayer : Mr. Magesh Mathew (Missouri City & Stafford)Nov 10 : Fasting prayerNov 11 : Sevika Sanghom Centre B Retreat / Sunday School BanquetNov 12 : Holy CommunionNov 13 : Regional Clergy Meeting – DallasNov 16 : Sevika Sanghom Cottage prayer : Mrs. Mary John(GOA) / Wedding RehearsalNov 17 : Fasting prayerNov 18 : Wedding / House WarmingNov 19 : Holy CommunionNov 24 : Fasting prayerNov 25 : Baptism / Carol RoundsNov 26 : Holy Communion / Carol RoundsNov 30 : Senior Fellowship MeetingDec 1 : Fasting prayer / Carol RoundsDec 2 : Alief & Sugarland area Christmas get together/ Carol RoundsDec 3 : Holy Communion / Carol RoundsDec 8 : Fasting prayer/ Carol RoundsDec 9 : Sevika Sanghom Bible Study/Carol RoundsDec 10 : Holy Communion / Carol RoundsDec 15 : Fasting prayer / Carol RoundsDec 16 : Carol RoundsDec 22 : Fasting prayer Dec 23 : Christmas Carol ServiceDec 24 : Holy CommunionDec 25: Christmas Service & Holy CommunionDec 30 : Year end RetreatDec 31 : Year end Retreat & Watchnight Service

Fasting PrayerEvery Friday at Church and Stafford Parsonage @ 9:30AM

Prayer Rotation of Vicar (January & February 2018 Saturdays)

6 January 2018 : Wedding13 January 2018 : YF Camp20 January 2018 : Pasadena27 January 2018 : Wedding3 February 2018 : Pearland East10 February 2018 : Pearland West17 February 2018 : Alief & Sugarland24 February 2018 : Galveston & Other Areas

Vicar’s Message

Dearly beloved in Christ,Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

As I write this message, Houstonians are thrilled over the victory of Astros. Something to be joyful about after the tough times of Harvey. I thank all of the parish members for your overwhelming support for the Harvey relief work. We were able to help several communities and

families. The months of November and December are filled with activities beginning with our Parish convention on Nov 4th and 5th. Followed by Sunday school banquet on Nov 11th. Our area Christmas Carol Rounds will begin on Nov 25th. We will be blessed by the presence of our Diocesan Episcopa Rt.Rev.Dr.Isaac Mar Philoxenos on Christmas Carol service on Dec 23rd. Thirumeni will celebrate Holy Communion on 24th. There will be a special service for the first communicants during the service. The Kick-off for the regis-tration and Souvenir for the family conference to be held in Houston from July 5-8, 2018 will be done after the service. Thirumeni will celebrate Christmas Holy Communion on Dec 25th. Our Vicar General Very. Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas will lead the year end retreat on Dec 30th and 31st and celebrate the watch night Holy Communion service. Let us all meaningfully participate in all these programs and be blessed.

Mary’s obedience opens the door for God to intervene in human history. a new creation comes about, in response to the submission and obedience of a human being Mary. God’s spirit creates the child in Mary. Karl Barth pointed out that there are two moments in the life of Jesus when God intervenes directly in the material world: the virgin birth and the resurrection from the tomb, in which Jesus did not remain, nor see corruption. These two moments are a scandal to the modern spirit. God is “allowed” to act in ideas and thoughts, in the spiritual domain – but not in the material. God is God and he does not operate merely on the level of ideas. Pope Benedict XVI affirms that the virgin birth and the resur-rection from the tomb- are the cornerstones of faith. If God does not also have power over matter, then he simply is not God. But he does have this power, and through the concep-tion and resurrection of Jesus Christ he has ushered in a new creation. So as the creator he is also our Redeemer. Hence the conception and birth of Jesus from the Virgin Mary is a fundamental element of our faith and a radiant sign of hope.

Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed new year.

May God bless us all.Mathews Philip AchenVicar.

TRINITY MESSENGERNovember & December 2017

(For Private Circulation only)

Trinity Mar Thoma Church, Houston5810 Almeda Genoa Road, Houston, Texas 77048

ORGANIZATIONS SUNDAY SCHOOL

• Sunday School Starts at 9:45 AM every Sunday

Cost per Family Ticket is only $40 or $25 per couple (advanced)$60 per family or $40/couple (at the door)Venue: Trinity Sunday School Hall Date: November 11, 2017Time: 5:00pm Invite ALL Trinity Church Family & Friends Come and support this event Details : Contact TMSS Leadership Team

YUVAJANA SAKHYAMMonthly Meeting: Every 3rd Sunday after Malayalam Service

SENIOR FELLOWSHIPMonthly MeetingThursday, November 30: at Church at 10:00a.m.

EDAVAKA MISSION • Sunday December 3rd, 2017 - Edavaka Mission General Body to elect Office bearers, Committee Members and Auditors for 2018

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVANGELISTS IN THE INDIAN MISSION FIELDS• Sponsor one evangelist by paying $50.00Last date : 30th November 2016

This year our target is to support 575 evangelists.LOCAL MISSION SUPPORT - TO FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS• Star of Hope - $50.00 will provide 22 Meals during the holiday season

• Houston Food Bank - $50.00 can provide 150 meals. Any amount of donation will be accepted.

Please see any Edavaka Mission members or Achens for details. All donations are tax deductible.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

• Nov 12 - Noah’s House• Nov 17- Cottage Prayer• Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Potluck at Immanuel• Nov 25- Trinity/Immanuel 3 on 3• Nov 25- Church Decorating• Dec 3 - YF General Body/Elections• Dec 6 - YF Prayer line Bible Study• Dec 16- 5 on 5 Tournament• Dec 22 - YF Christmas Prayer/Party• Jan 4-8- 21st Leadership Conference- Long Island MTC NY. mtcleadership2018.com and price $100• Jan 12-14 retreat - City on a Hill $90 till December 24th and $100 by December 31st. https://tmcyf.org/retreat

SEVIKA SANGHOMSouth West Center B – Half Day RetreatVenue : Trinity Mar Thoma ChurchDate : Saturday, 11th Nov 2017Time: 9:30 Am to 12:30 pm Registration $10.00Lunch will be provided

BIBLE STUDY • Saturday, Dec 9, 2017 at 9:30AM at church

COTTAGE PRAYER MEETING

Thursday, Nov 16, 2017 : At the residence of Mrs. Mary John, 10410 Kelly Lake Trail, Houston, Tx 77089 at 10:00a.m.

PRAYER MEETINGS

MISSOURI CITY & STAFFORD :Sunday 5th Nov 17 : At the residence of Mr. & Mrs.Magesh Mathew, 114 Ember Branch Dr, Missouri City, Tx 77459 at 7:00p.m.NORTH HOUSTON :Saturday, 18th Nov 17: At the residence of Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mathew, 15211 Lantern Creek Lane, Houston, TX 77068 at 6:30p.m.

PARISH CONVENTION

Venue : Trinity Mar Thoma Church Date & TIme: 3rd Nov 2017,7pm & 4th Nov 2017 Speaker : Mr. Samuel T. Chacko

(Saji Bangalore)

FAMILY SUNDAY26th November 2017 : 9:00a.m.

PARISH CHRISTMAS CAROL23rd Dec 2017 : 6:00p.m. at Church

CHRISTMAS HOLY COMMUNION 25th Dec 8:00a.m. at Church

YEAR END RETREAT & WATCH NIGHT SERVICE

Saturday, 30th Dec 2017 at 6:30p.m.

Sunday, 31st Dec 2017 at 9:00p.m.

Malayalam Worship at ChurchEnglish Worship at Sunday School

11:00p.m. : Holy Communion service (Malayalam)

Speaker: Very Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas

Christmas Carol Rounds Schedule – 2017

Nov 25th Saturday - Pearland – EastNov 26th Sunday - North HoustonDec 1st Friday - Alief & SugarlandDec 2nd Saturday - Alief & SugarlandDec 3rd Sunday - Galveston and other areas & PasadenaDec 8th Friday – Medical Center –Stella LinkDec 9th Saturday – Missouri City & StaffordDec 10th Sunday – Missouri City & StaffordDec 15th Friday - Pearland- WestDec 16th Saturday - Northshore

TRINITY FAMILY WELCOMES OUR NEW ARRIVALS

• Elijah Patel Abraham S/o Leon Abraham & Nisha Patel• Kelvin George S/o Lijo I. George & Jepsi Poulose• Joanna Ponnu Rajan D/o Riju Rajan & Anitha Rachel Philip

OBITUARYThe Trinity Family is thankful for his valuable contributions to the Parish. We express our deepest condolences to the family. Let us uphold the bereaved family in our prayers.

Date

Time  

Service

Area/Org

Them

e  1st  lesson  

2nd  Lesson

Epistle

 Gospel

Nov  5

8:00  AM

Malayalam

 HC

North  Houston

10:45  AM

English  Divine

Nov  12

8:00  AM

English    HC

Sunday  School

10:45A

MMalayalam

 HC

Nov  19

8:00  AM

Malayalam

 HC

North  Shore

 AnnunicaCon  to

 Zachariah.    

1  Ch

ro  :24:1-­‐19

Heb  :5  :1-­‐10

2  Co

r  :2  :12-­‐17

St  Luke  :1  :5-­‐23

Nov  26

8:00  AM

English    HC  (Fam

ily  Sunday)

Office  bearers  

Family:  Place  of  Faith  FormaCon  -­‐  

ChrisCan  Family  DedicaCon  Day

Joshua:24:14-­‐22

Titus  :2  :1-­‐8

Eph  :  3  :14-­‐21

St.Luke:19:1-­‐10

Dec  3

8:00  AM

Malayalam

 HC

Pasadena

10:45  AM

English  Divine

Dec  10

8:00  AM

English    HC

10:45  AM

Malayalam

 HC

Dec  17

8:00  AM

Malayalam

 HC

Pearland  W

est

10:45  AM

English  Divine

Dec  24

9:00  AM

English  HC

Alief  &

 Sugarland

Word  becoming  flesh

Micah  :4  :1-­‐7

1  John  :4  :7-­‐21

Rom  :1  :8-­‐17

St.Jo

hn  :1  :1-­‐14

25-­‐Dec

8:00AM

Malayalam

 HC

Yaldo  -­‐  Feast  of  N

aCvity-­‐  B

irth  of  our  

Lord

Micah  :5  :1-­‐9

Col  :1:13-­‐20

Gal  :  4  :1-­‐7

St.Luke  :2  :1-­‐14

Dec  31

8:00AM

English  HC

Galveston  &  Other  Area

 God  our  Helper  and  Redeemer

1  Sam  :7  :5-­‐17

1  Peter  :  5  :6-­‐11

Heb  :13  :7-­‐11

St.Luke  :12:22-­‐34

Pearland  East

St.Luke  :1  :39-­‐45

Birth  of  Jo

hn  th

e  BapC

stIsa  :55:6-­‐13

Heb:4:1-­‐13

Gal  :1  :11-­‐17

St.Luke  :1  :57-­‐66

VisitaCo

n  of  Virgin  M

ary  to  Elizabeth

Gen:18:1-­‐16

1  Peter  :  1:8-­‐12

2  Co

r  :1:3-­‐11

AnnunciaCo

n  to  Jo

seph

Zeph  :  3  :14  -­‐20

Rom  :1  :  5-­‐16

Phil  :4  :4-­‐10

St.M

at  :  1  :18-­‐23

WORSHIP  SERVICES  AND  LECTIONARY  FOR  NOVE

MBER    &  DECEM

BER  2017

Heb  :12:  1-­‐  13

1  John  :  2  :7  -­‐17

St.  John  :  6  :1-­‐14

SancCfi

caCo

n  of  th

e  Church-­‐  Learning  

&  Nurturin

g  of  th

e  Faith

 and  PracCce

Pro  :  23  :15-­‐  26

Children  ExpectaCon  of  G

od  -­‐  World  

Sunday  School  D

ay  

Micah  :6  :1  -­‐8

2  Co

r  :  4:7  -­‐15

1  Co

r  :12  :12-­‐20

St.  Luke  :10  :1-­‐9

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