VOLUME 342 /JUNE 2018

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For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well. - Psalm 139: 13,14

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3No matter what storm you face, you need to know that God loves you.

He has not abandoned you. - Franklin Graham

DATE THEME FIRST LESSON

SECOND LESSON EPISTLE GOSPEL ASSISTANCE

7-Jun-188-Jun-189-Jun-18

Enviornmental Sunday – Creation Proclaims the

Glory of God

Proverbs8:22-31

Revelation21:1-8

Colossians1:9-20

St. Luke8:22-25

Hor Al Anz / Garden CityHoly Trinity Church AreaKing Faisal Street - Shj

14-Jun-1815-Jun-1816-Jun-18

Worship the God in Spirit and Truth

Isaiah6:1-8

1 John5:1-12

2 Thessalonians2:13-17

St. John4:13-26

Rolla / AjmanKarama A

Al Nahda - Shj

21-Jun-1822-Jun-1823-Jun-18

Cost of Discipleship Daniel 6:11-23

Hebrews11:23-40

2 Corinthians6:11-18

St. Mark10:35-45

Al KhanKarama B

Al Shaab A

28-Jun-1829-Jun-1830-Jun-18

Transparency and Faithfulness in Stewardship

Exodus36:1-7

Acts5:1-11

Phillippians4:10-20

St. Luke19:11-27

Muhaisnah BBur Dubai B

Jumeirah

5-Jul-186-Jul-187-Jul-18

Ordained Ministry: Identifying with the wounds of Christ

Ezekiel33:1-9

2 Timothy 2:1-13

Galatians6:11-18"

St. John21:15-19

Al BarshaRas Al Khor / Intl CityAl Warqa / Rashidiya

12-Jul-1813-Jul-1814-Jul-18

People of God: Salt to the Earth – Light to the World

Isaiah49:1-11

Ephesians 5:1-5

Romans 13:11-14

St. Matthew5:13-16

Al Shaab BNaif Road

Abu Hail / Mamzar

WORSHIP SCHEDULETHURSDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 pmFRIDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 8.00 amFRIDAY’S Holy Communion Service (English) 12.30 pmFRIDAY’S Matins Worship (English) (on 3rd and 5th Fridays) 12.30 pmSATURDAY’S Holy Communion Service (Malayalam) 7.30 am (Holy Trinity Church, Oud Mehta Road)

LECTIONARY & AREA ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE

KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEETINGThe 1st Kaisthana Samithi meeting for the year 2018-19 will be held on Friday, 8th June 2018 at the EMTM hall at 2:30pm. All Kaisthana Samithi members are requested to attend the meeting.

4 Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not. - C.S. Lewis

FROM THE PARISH SECRETARY

5but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners,

Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8

MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL, DUBAI – AT JEBEL ALI CHURCHSunday School’s regular classes are being held every Friday from 10.30 am to 12.15 pm after the Holy Communion Service at the Jebel Ali Church.

PROGRAMMES OF THE MONTH OF JUNE 2018

Date 10:30 am to 12:15 pm Special Events

FRI, 08-06-18 Common Gathering at Main Church Hall and Individual Class SS Staff members’ meeting at 12:15 pm

FRI, 15-06-18 Singing Session / Theme Class and Individual class

SS staff member’s meeting at 12:15PMInstrumental Music competition at 1:30PM

FRI, 22-06-18 ArtsFest 2018 Final Competition for Solo, Bible Reading, Elocution and Bible Character show ( 10:30AM to 4PM)

FRI, 29-06-18 Singing Session / Theme Class and Individual class SS Closes for Summer Vacation

For further details please contact: Headmaster Mr K M Abraham (055 300 40 08) or Secretary Mr Jones Daniel (050 482 81 54)

Note: Group song Competition is rescheduled to be held on Friday, 12th October 2018.

ORGANISATION NEWS

TRINITY MAR THOMA SUNDAY SCHOOLSunday School’s regular classes are being held every Saturday from 10.15 am to 11.45 am after the Holy Communion Service at Holy Trinity Church, Oud Metha, Dubai.

PROGRAMMES OF THE MONTH OF JUNE 2018

Date Special Events / Common Gathering(10.15 am – 10.50 am)

Individual Class (11.00 - 11.45 am)

Parent’s Forum on the Topic Social & Emotional Development

2nd June Common gathering / Singing Individual Class Led by Rev. Sajesh Mathews

9th June Half Yearly Exam

16th June Common gathering / Singing Individual Class Led by Anne George & Annie Cherian

23rd June Arts Event – Singing Competition

30th June Closed for Summer Break

For further details please contact Headmaster Mr. Johnson Samuel on 052 9059916 or Secretary Mrs. Sheeja John on 050 7982780

SUMMER CAMP 2018Date: 10th and 11th August 2018

THEME: “HERO CENTRAL” DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTH IN GOD

Student’s registrations have started. Application forms are available at SS Office.

For more details kindly contact the Sunday School Headmasters / Secretaries or Summer Camp Convenor: Dr Asha Jones 050 38 38 433

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SEVIKA SANGHAMSevika Sangham meets every Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening at five different areas as mentioned below.Unit 1 Sunday: Jebel Ali Church at 8 am. Jebel Ali Ind. Area / Jebel Ali FZ / Al Quoz / Gardens / Barsha /

Al Warqa - Rashidiya / Ras Al Khor - International City. Contact: Mrs. Anitha Shiju 04 8820128, 055 3697407.Unit 2 Monday: Jumeirah / Satwa / Karama A / B / C / Bur Dubai A / B / Holy Trinity Area. Contact:

Mrs. Elsy Chacko 04 3350766, 050 8802731.Unit 3 Saturday: Unit 3 Saturday: Al Maktoum A / B / Naif Road / Frij Murar / Kuwait Hospital Area /

Clock Tower / Hor Al Anz & Garden City. Contact: Mrs. Bindhu Thomas 04 2649382, 050 5064853.

Unit 4 Monday: Al Shaab A / B / Abu Hail - Mamzar / Al Nahda Dubai / Al Qusais A / B / Muhaisnah A / B / Al Twar. Contact: Mrs. Anitha John 06 5251322, 050 5688544.

Unit 5 3rd Sundays: Al Nahda Sharjah / Al Khan / King Faisal Street, Sharjah / Rolla - Ajman. Contact: Mrs. Shirley Achamma Joy 06 5367634, 050 7960727.

A combined meeting will be held every 4th Monday of each month at Holy Trinity Church, Hall no. F-2 every 4th Monday of the month. For further details contact Secretary Mrs. Marykutty Alexander (04-2671998, 055 1576748)

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). Contact fasting prayer convener Mrs. Elsy Raju (Remany Raju) 04 2665246, 050 6979285.

ORGANISATION NEWS

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. - Zephaniah 3:17

PARISH MISSIONParish Mission meets every Friday at 10.45 am at the Bethel Carmel Hall. For further details please contact Secretary George Thomas 050 656 6911.

DAY & DATE PROGRAM VENUE Fri - 06 June Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall

Fri - 08 JuneRegular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall

Cottage Prayer Meeting 06:30 pm Designated House

Thu - 14 June Night Prayer - 10:15 pm Bethel Carmel Hall

Fri - 15 June Regular Meeting at 10:45 am & UAE Centre Meeting (Shj - 2 pm)

Fri - 22 June Regular Meeting at 10:45 am Bethel Carmel Hall

Fri - 29 June UAE Centre Parish Mission 10:45 amPrasanga Parampara Rev. P. K. Zachariah EMT Hall

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIPThe monthly meeting of June for Senior Citizen's Fellowship will be held on Monday, 18th June 2018 from 8.15 to 10.15 pm at the St. Mark's Chapel, C-2 Hall, Holy Trinity Church Complex, Karama. All the SCF members are requested to attend this meeting with prayers and be blessed. For further details please contact Secretary, Mathukutty OT 050 45 90 345.

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.

UAE CENTRE MEETING: A meeting of all the UAE Churches organisations is scheduled to be held on Friday 15th June 2018 at the Sharjah Mar Thoma Church starting at 2.00 pm.This meeting is the inaugural meeting for this year and a welcome reception to the new Vicars in UAE.

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ORGANISATION NEWS

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

YOUTH FELLOWSHIPYouth Fellowship Bible Study will be held every Friday by 10.45 am at Jebel Ali Parsonage.Couples Fellowship: Couples Fellowship will be held on Sunday, 3rd June 2018 from 7:30pm at the residence of Dr. Blissen and Dr. Minu in Al Karama. Rev. Mathew George (VBS Director) will be taking class. Cottage Fellowship: Cottage Fellowship will be held on Friday, 22nd June 2018 from 7:30pm at the residence of Jayson Mammen in Bur Dubai.Interested to be a part of the Dubai Mar Thoma YF Group, please feel free to contact Reuben Kurien @ 055-689 6464 / Jincy Abraham @ 050-744 2098.

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 Nibu C Daniel on 055 525 4094 / nibucdan@gmail.com or through dubaiyuvajanasakhyam@gmail.com. Job Cell Convener: Sanoj Samuel on 055-6631317 or jobcelldmtys@gmail.com

Date PROGRAMME Venue Remarks

01-June Annual General Body EMT Hall

08-June Heavenly Voice Audition Bethanya Hall

15-June Regular Meeting Bethanya Hall

22-June Regular Meeting Bethanya Hall

29-June Regular Meeting Bethanya Hall

YUVAJANA SAKHYAM THANKSGIVING PRAYER YS BOOK REVIEW

A thanksgiving prayer was held to give thanks to the Lord Almighty for His grace and mercy on all the activites of the Yuvajana Sakhyam through the last one year. Many Sakhyam members attended the prayer meeting.

As in the past, we did a book review during one of our meetings last month. Above pictures of Sakhyam members attending the book review session. A book review is done to encourage youngsters to get into the habit of reading.

a. Induction of current 12th grade graduates in to the YF was held on 4th May 2018. b. YF welcomed Rev. Siju Philip and family during our weekly meet. c. YF led a session of singing, games and talk for the young children of Trinity Sunday School on 5th May 2018.

8 The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us. - C.S. Lewis

KAISTHANA SAMITHI MEMBERS & AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2018-19Area/Position Name Mob. No. Res. No. Email

President/Vicar Rev. Siju C. Philip 050-552 18 99 04-884 52 31 sijuachen@gmail.com

Assistant Vicar Rev. Joe Mathew 050-458 21 87 04-239 71 12 joemathewachen@yahoo.in

Youth Chaplain Rev.Sajesh Mathews 050-221 44 00 06-545 48 58 sajeshachen@gmail.com

Vice-President Abraham G. Mundupadam 050-674 03 29 04-251 26 46 mundupad@emirates.net.ae

Trustee Alex John 050-600 76 77 04-357 71 17 alexkaleeckal@hotmail.com

Accountant Samson P. Samuel 050-738 63 26 04-298 95 72 samsonps@eim.ae

Secretary Varughese Thomas 050-625 47 38 04-397 15 69 vthomas1955@yahoo.com

Lay Leader K.I. Varghese 050-642 10 70 04-337 15 18 varghese@evolvence.com

Lay Leader Eibu Thomas Kurien 055-399 84 99 04-385 20 39 eibuthomas@gmail.com

Jebel Ali Free Zone Isac M.K. 050-534 20 38 - isacmk2011@gmail.com

Jebel Ali Ind. Area/DIP Monachan Varghese 055-472 45 05 - monachanvarghese@yahoo.com

Gardens M.J. Thomas 050-628 01 00 04-882 84 85 thomas@aptglobalmarine.com

Al Barsha Raji K. Mathew (Dr.) 050-458 44 45 04-379 44 20 rajijainy80@gmail.com

Al Quoz John Daniel 055-911 25 70 - johndaniel.tvm@gmail.com

Jumeirah Libu P. Daniel 050-175 86 48 04-379 15 68 ancy.libu@yahoo.com

Satwa Aji Mathew 050-675 69 63 04-397 63 69 ajimathew@hotmail.com

Karama-A Johnson K. Mathew 055-733 70 34 - johnsonkmathew5@gmail.com

Karama-B George K. Mathew 050-696 14 39 04-336 54 35 k.george.m@gmail.com

Karama-C Jacob Nainan 050-657 86 25 04-396 59 30 jn.engraving@gmail.com

Bur Dubai-A Titus Pulooran 050-652 32 43 04-358 25 18 titus3g@gmail.com

Bur Dubai-B Vinu Varghese 050-956 93 32 06-536 82 34 vinuvarghesemcom@gmail.com

Holy Trinity Church Area Jose Mammen Mathew 052-362 20 20 04-334 75 30 jose.math777@gmail.com

Intl. City/Ras-Al-Khor Charles Mathew 050-847 30 55 04-326 21 60 charlesmathew2@yahoo.com

Al Warqa/Rashidya Julin Bency (Mrs) 050-505 56 22 04-280 45 27 julinbency@gmail.com

Clock Tower Skariah John Parayil 050-457 08 79 04-252 88 67 zak.parayil@gmail.com

Al Maktoum Hospital-A Pramod George 050-515 13 87 pramodgeo@yahoo.com

Al Maktoum Hospital-B Thomas John 055-841 90 19 04-264 92 82 sajindds@gmail.com

Naif Road Babu Varghese (Boban) 050-794 59 57 04-227 37 24 babuyrc@yahoo.co.in

Frij Murar Manoj N. Mathew 050-525 00 45 manojnmathew@gmail.com

Kuwait Hospital Area Gilu K. John 055-803 18 60 06-521 28 96 giluklsy@gmail.com

Hor-Al-Anz/Garden City Joseph P.K. 050-645 67 96 04-266 54 22 josepj2000@gmail.com

Al Shaab-A Blesson Jacob Mammen 050-530 91 42 04-267 14 42 blessondxb@yahoo.com

Al Shaab-B Abraham George 050-505 52 95 04-252 64 67 abrahamgrg10@gmail.com

Abu Hail/Mamzar Thomas Mathew 050-674 24 57 04-297 09 49 lee71pre@yahoo.com

Al Nahda-Dubai Rachel Mathew (Mrs) 050-656 67 94 04-261 43 83 anishfab@emirates.net.ae

Al Ghusais-A Thomas Daniel 055-603 05 47 04-261 63 95 tddubai@gmail.com

Al Ghusais-B Titus Philip 050-655 85 93 04-263 39 76 titus.p27@gmail.com

Al Towar Joby Joseph 052-588 36 31 - jobykalamannil@gmail.com

Muhaisnah-A Tini Idiculla Ninan 050-468 94 09 04-257 64 62 tini.ninan@yahoo.com

Muhaisnah-B Biji P. George 050-745 50 60 04-257 80 09 bijionline@yahoo.com

Al Nahda - Sharjah Boby John 050-559 76 80 06-530 91 80 bobyaykuzha@hotmail.com

Al Khan - Sharjah Esther Baby (Mrs) 050-694 55 41 06-551 34 88 minidxb3@yahoo.co.in

9A God wise enough to create me and the world I live in is

wise enough to watch out for me.- Philip Yancey

King Faisal Street - Sharjah Sajan K. Samuel 050-292 07 83 06-548 21 56 sajan.wincedu@gmail.com

Rolla/Ajman John Pappy Pooyamveli 050-281 95 83 06-562 19 44 pappysabi@gmail.com

English Service Rejo Mathew Philip 050-429 90 41 04-283 73 46 rejo.mp@gmail.com

Parish Mission George Thomas 050-656 69 11 06-545 49 28 geothogeorge@gmail.com

Dubai Mar Thoma Sunday School K.M. Abraham 050-300 40 08 04-345 16 28 rajukma@gmail.com

Trinity Mar Thoma Sunday School Johnson Samuel 052-905 99 16 04-354 73 56 johnsunsamual@yahoo.com

Sevika Sanghom Marykutty Alexander (Mrs) 055-157 67 48 04-267 19 98 marykuttyalexander@yahoo.com

Parish Choir Koshy C. Thariyan 050-237 46 88 04-889 54 67 koshythariyan@yahoo.com

Yuvajana Sakhyam Nibu C. Daniel 055-525 40 94 04-236 50 53 nibucdan@gmail.com

Senior Citizen Fellowship Mathukutty O.T. 050-459 03 45 04-222 02 49 a_mathukutty@hotmail.com

Youth Fellowship Reuben Kurien Mampallil 055-689 64 64 04-336 79 36 reubenrkm@gmail.com

Sabha Pradinidhi Mandalam Members

Binu Abraham Cherukadu 050-854 52 15 04-250 63 01 binucherukadu@gmail.com

Binu Mathew Panachamoottil 050-654 71 36 04-239 24 85 binumps@gmail.com

Shiju Susan John (Mrs) 050-575 24 61 04-251 33 67 archview2000@gmail.com

Diocesan Assembly Members

Jobi Joshua 050-698 34 05 04-261 41 34 jobi1967@yahoo.com

Manju Sairah John (Mrs) 050-768 96 86 04-261 51 60 manjus.john@gmail.com

Mini M. Joy (Mrs) 050-514 31 83 04-257 67 33 thomasmathai61@gmail.com

Philip P. Easow 050-575 64 38 04-334 66 25 alan_easow@yahoo.com

Shinu George 050-600 99 12 04-280 93 35 shinu23@eim.ae

Thomas Abraham 055-647 42 00 04-232 75 74 nibu74@gmail.com

Thomas Joseph 050-459 89 03 04-254 11 42 thoshiba.67@gmail.com

Auditors

Shaji Thomas 050-585 97 18 04-379 62 15 shajithomas@yahoo.com

Suresh Mathews 050-496 95 78 04-266 08 44 suresh6257@gmail.com

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.

Mr. George Philip & family (G 333) of Al Quoz prayer group are leaving to settle back in Kerala after 8 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at the Immanuel MTC, Edakkara.

Mr. M.C. Mathew (Raju) & family (M 103) of Al Ghusais-A prayer group are leaving to settle back in Kerala after 43 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at the MTC, Thuruthicadu.

Mr. Thomas Achenkunju & family (A 175) of Bur Dubai-B prayer group are leaving to settle back in Kerala after 27 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at the Salem MTC, Muttom, Thumpamon.

Mr. Samji John & family (J 042) of Satwa prayer group are leaving to settle in Canada after 39 years in the UAE. They will continue to worship at the MTC, Vancouver, Canada.

FAREWELL

On behalf of The Mar Thoma Parish, Dubai we thank the families for their fellowship over the last years and wish them God’s blessing in their new place.

10Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world,

from everlasting to everlasting you are God.- Psalm 90:2

PARISH NEWS

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.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

A glimpse of the inauguration ceremony of VBS 2018. VBS 2018 had more than 800 students attending the week long classes. This years VBS was led by Rev. Mathews George, Youth Chaplain of the Mumbai Diocese. A big thank you to all who prayed and contributed in some way or other for a blessed time at the VBS.

DIBI SECHARIA D096Karama- C050-2597434Ebenezer MTC, Puthukkulam

VARGHESE K. OOMMEN V530Al Nahda Dubai058-9632016Salem MTC, Kumbanad

TIJO T GEORGE T631Jebel Ali Ind; Area050-5624342Bethel MTC, Puthuserimala

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MERISH THOMAS M732Al Qusais- A050-8604404St. Pauls MTC, Nellippally, Punalur

VINCE MATHEW V531Ras Al Khor / Intnl City052-8719195Thabore MTC, Pullamala

JIJO JOHN J696Al Nahda Sharjah056-2220302Bethel MTC, Panavely

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018

11You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass produced. You aren’t an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the Earth by the Master Craftsman.- Max Lucado

PARISH NEWS

JEEVAMRUTHAM BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: An easy-learning Bible correspondence course in association with Episcopal Jubilee Institute - Kompady. Please make use of this valuable opportunity to learn the word of God in simple and systematic steps. For more details about this course – please contact Convener – Mr. Aji Mathew – Contact No. 050 6756 963 or Parish Mission officials.

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.

Mrs. Mariamma Mathai, 90 years, mother of Mrs. Rosamma Joseph – wife of Mr. Joseph M. A. (Muhaisnah-A prayer group) passed away on 1st

May. Funeral was held on 5th May at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Prakkanam.

Mr. Philip P. Thomas, 67 years, father of Mr. Viju Philip (Abu Hail-Mamzar prayer group) passed away on 3rd May. Funeral was held on 7th May at Tabor Mar Thoma Church, Vakathanam, Ranni.

Mrs. Mariamma Joy, 63 years. mother of Mr. Sunil Joy (Gardens prayer group) passed away on 4th May. Funeral was held on 8th May at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Valakom, Kottarakkara.

Mr. Mathew K. Mammen, 67 years, father of Mr. Jerrin Mathew Mammen (Al Quoz prayer group) passed away on 7th May. Funeral was held on 10th May at Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Kannancodu, Anchal.

Mrs. Thankamma Philip, 80 years, mother of Mr. John K. Philip (Sunil Koipally), (Gardens prayer group) passed away on 8th May. Funeral was held on 11th at Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Punnackadu.

Mrs. Mary John, 74 years, mother of Mr. Pradeep John (Muhaisnah-A prayer group) passed away on 8th May. Funeral was held on 12th May at Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Chengamanadu, Kottarakkara.

Mrs. Chinnamma Samuel, 91 years, mother of Mr. Mathai Samuel (Naif Road prayer group) passed away on 9th May. Funeral was held on 14th May at Salem Mar Thoma Church, Chennithala.

Mrs. Raichel Thomas, 89 years, mother of Mr. Ambotty Thomas (Al Shaab-A prayer group) on 10th May. Funeral was held on 14th May at Salem Mar Thoma Church, Kundara.

Mrs. Rahelamma Daniel, 79 years, mother of Mr. Jones Daniel (Abu Hail-Mamzar prayer group) and mother-in-law of Rev. M.P. Solomon, our former Assistant Vicar, passed away on 12th May. Funeral was held on 16th May at St. Paul’s Mar Thoma Church, Ummannor, Kottarakkara.

Mrs. Kunjamma Chacko, 79 years, mother of Mrs. Jessy Sunny Varghese, wife of Mr. Sunny Varghese (Muhaisnah-A prayer group) passed away on 12th May. Funeral was held on 14th May at Christhos Mar Thoma Church, Chathannoor.

Mr. E.V. Kuruvilla, 83 years, father of Mr. Varkey Kuruvilla (Gardens prayer group) passed away on 16th May. Funeral was held on 17th May at Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Eraviperoor.

Mr. M.S. Ponnachan, 62 years, father of Mrs. Nimmy Mary - wife of Mr. Saju Koshy (Bur Dubai-B prayer group) passed away on 20th May. Funeral was held on 24th May at Orthodox Church, Dombivli, Mumbai.

Mr. K.S. Koshy, 88 years, father of Mr. Solomon Koshy (Gardens prayer group) passed away on 24th May. Funeral was held on 28th May at Salem Mar Thoma Church, Ayroor.

CONDOLENCESMr. K.V. John (Joy) 59 years, Church Ref. No. J-484, Kanjirthamodyil House, West Othera, Thiruvalla, passed away on 4th May. Funeral was held on 5th May at Ebenezer Mar Thoma Church, Othera. Heartfelt condolences.

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Rev. Siju C. Philip(Vicar) Jebel Ali ParsonageP.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAET: 04-884 5231M: 050-552 1899E: sijuachen@gmail.com

Rev. Joe Mathew(Asst. Vicar)Dubai Al Nahda Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAEFlat # 303, Bin Juma -1, Al NahdaT: 04-239 7112 / M: 050-458 2187E: joemathewachen@yahoo.in

Rev. Sajesh Mathews (Youth Chaplain) Sharjah Al Nahda Parsonage P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAE T: 06-545 4858 M: 050-221 4400 E: sajeshachen@gmail.com

For more information, please contact:

The Mar Thoma Parish, P.O. Box: 2591, Dubai, UAEChurch Office: 04-884 5233 |Email: mtpdxb1@eim.ae |Web: www.dubaimarthomaparish.org

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

BUS ROUTESBUS ROUTE CO-ORDINATORS

1 Al Nadha - Al Ghusais - Al Shaab - Clock Tower

Mr. Varghese Titus 050 424 57 03

Mr. Girish Mathews 050 495 79 29

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 79

Mr. K.I. Joseph (Jose) 050 785 05 67 / 055 121 31 16

4 Bur Dubai - Karama - SatwaMr. Aljith 056 192 84 71Mr. Aby Jacob 056 980 91 89Mr. Varughese A. Thomas 056 186 46 60

5 Al QuozMr. Gracious Paul 050 698 86 07Mr. Thomas Varghese (Saji) 050 870 02 79

6 International CityMr. Jose Varghese 050 413 56 16Mr. 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. Alexander George 050 694 11 82

9 Jebel Ali Free Zone (South Accomodation)Mr. Babu Varghese 050 505 7305Mr. Ashok Cherian 050 585 41 20

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

For more details contact BUS CONVENOR: Abraham G. Mundupadam 050-674 0329

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. John Cherian @ 050-654 27 50.

OFFICIALS FOR THE YEAR 2018-2019: Mr. Abraham G. Mundupadam (Vice President) 050-6740329| Mr. Varghese Thomas (Secretary)

050-6254738| Mr. Alex John (Trustee) 050-6007677| Mr. Samson Samuel (Accountant) 054-4453493| Mr. K. I. Varghese (Lay Leader - Malayalam) 050-6421070 |

Mr. Eibu Thomas Kurien (Lay Leader - English) 055-3998499.For any Church updates & any other information please feel free to contact the Vicars or any of the above.