Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church
Christmas Message 2010
Christmas recalls the miracle of God in human world and this manifestation of incarnation of God is to change human lives into divine.
As the world celebrates the festival of love May God teach us to cherish the unfathomable mystery of the His love as He offered Himself to us in the person of His Son.
The event of the birth of Jesus the Prince of peace was the most joyful message ever announced to the world the angels announced the message of peace (Luke 2:14). Peace is the result of reconciliation. Jesus came to reconcile the world with God and with one another to bring about peace.
Christmas offers us the time and opportunity to reflect on peace and to see how we can be bearers the Messengers of same and practitioners of peace in our surroundings.
“Restoration” “ !.........................not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit” says the Lord Almighty’(Zech 4:6)
We cannot but agree that the world needs peace An essential to lasting peace is the absence of fear. This need of mankind can be met by none other than the Prince of Peace. Jesus alone offers peace that passeth all understanding.
We have the Prince of peace and it is time that we celebrate Him and introduce this Prince of Peace to our world. We cannot shirk from our responsibility. Share the message of Peace to those who are peace less and message of love to those who are loveless.
The world has been witness to many an event in the past that gave reason to shatter the peace. Though we pride on our resilience in the midst of adversity there is no hiding the fact that fear has to stay.
The world today needs to hear the message of peace and respect for life. Acts of violence have destroyed lives of innocent people and created fear and uncertainty.
Our Lord Jesus Christ was born to bring peace to the troubled world. Jesus taught us to respect and promote life. His message of love, forgiveness and service fosters respect for life and promotes it.
Only through Jesus we can find the existence of true God and experience real love, peace, Joy and brotherhood in our life.
Every year Christmas is celebrated, carols sung, Church bells Chime, Merchant fill their store with all their Christmas ware.
Today amidst all the glitter and the din instead of loving God, we are revelling in Sin.
But of the dear saviour’s birth we all seem to be unaware. The greatest of all gift was given at Christmas time. People give to every one else, but to God, most don’t give anything. It is Christ’s birthday and not one of our own. We should give to Him who to us His love has shown.
We are the reason the Lord Jesus came to die on the cross and to take all our Sin and blame away.
Let us put Christ back into Christmas where He belongs.
Wish you all a Blessed Christmas.
Fr. M.B.George (Asst.Vicar)
Fr. N.S. Varghese(Vicar/Chairman)
Feast of Parumala Thirumeni- Palli Perunal
The Feast of St Gregorios of Parumala, Parumala Thirumeni (Palli Perunal) is on 6th and 7th November 10 at Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church.
Saturday, 06-Nov-10
07:00 AM: Holy QurbanaSunday, 07-Nov-10
07:00 AM: Morning Prayer
09:00 AM: Holy Qurbana followed by felicitation of senior members, Merit Award distribution, Nercha Vilambu
Published for St Gregorios Orthodox Church, Chembur, Mumbai by Jacob Kallarackal Philip
| 01. | Rev.Fr.N.S.Varghese | Vicar/Chairman | 98192 25351 | 27800837 |
| 02. | Rev.Fr.M.B.George | Asst.Vicar | 99693 52355 | 25207251 |
| 03. | Mr.Joy M.S | Vice- Chairman | 98692 18754 | 25503569 |
| 04. | Mr.Jose C.Y | Hon. Secretary | 98214 26209 | 25517300 |
| 05. | Mr.Pavalov C Varkey | Hon.Jt.Secretary | 98691 11761 | 25231708 |
| 06. | Mr.Paulose V.C | Hon. Treasurer | 98675 11407 | 25589306 |
| 07. | Mr.Alexander V.P | Committee Mem. | 99201 71390 | 25556106 |
| 08. | Dr.K.M.Michael | Committee Mem. | 98332 56007 | |
| 09. | Mr.Paul Mathew | Committee Mem. | 98218 15753 | 25575415 |
| 10. | Mr.G. Johnkutty | Committee Mem. | 98927 90644 | 25587974 |
| 11. | Mr.Roy Thankacan | Committee Mem. | 98690 05394 | 25557232 |
| 12. | Mr.Varghese Idiculla | Committee Mem. | 93240 49056 | 42285058 |
| 13. | Mr.George Babu | Committee Mem. | 98212 72581 | 25518844 |
| 14. | Mr.Thomas.P.T | Committee Mem. | 99691 61500 | 25254444 |
| 15. | Mr.Roy Cherian | Committee Mem. | 99697 47417 | 25536025 |
| 16. | Mr.John George K | Committee Mem. | 98206 73971 | 9969149935 |
| 17. | Mr.Skaria T.M. | Committee Mem. | | 24050339 |
| 18. | Mr.Anil Raju | Committee Mem. | 98691 40080 | 25245477 |
| 19. | Mr.Sajan T.S | Committee Mem. | 99696 85558 | 25289231 |
| 20. | Mr.Sunny Mathew | Committee Mem. | 99690 47539 | 25226811 |
| 21. | Mr.Rex Kurian | Committee Mem. | 92233 10674 | 25252392 |
| 22. | Mr.Kuriakose K.C | Committee Mem. | 98205 50000 | 55975383 |
| 23. | Mr.Oommen P Jose | Sunday School | 98202 62305 | 25573859 |
| 24. | Mr.Philip Mammen | Ex-Offi. Member. | 98212_29667 | 25207923 |
CHURCH TELEPHONE NO: +91-22-25206773
CHURCH E-MAIL ID: miniparumala@yahoo.in
Jose C.Y, Hon. Secretary
Published for Secratary, Jacob Kallarackal Philip
Holy Week programme 2010 of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church, Chembur, The MiniParumala of Mumbai.
| 25.03.10 Thursday | 6.30AM | Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana. (St Mary's Surhoro) Vachanippu Perunal |
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| 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer |
| 26.03.10 Friday | 6.30 AM | Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana. (40th day of Great Lent) |
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| 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer |
| 27.03.10 Saturday | 7.30 AM | Mornig Prayer and Holy Qurbana (Lazurus Day) |
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| 9.30 AM - 01.00 AM | Retreat by Rev Fr. John Thomas Karingattil, Prof of Theological Seminary Kottayam, followed by Kanji. |
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| 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer followed by devotional address by Br. Jibu C Joy |
| 28.03.10 Palm Sunday | 7.00 AM | Morning Prayer |
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| 7.45 AM | Holy Qurbana and Palm Sunday Services. |
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| 6.30 PM | Evening Prayer and Devotional address. |
| 29.03.10 Monday | 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer and Devotional address. |
| 30.03.10 Tuesday | 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer and Devotional address. |
| 31.03.10 Wednesday | 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM | Absolution Only (Hoosayo) |
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| 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer, Pesaha Services and Holy Qurbana (Maundy Thursday) |
| 01.04.10 Thursday | 7.00 PM | Evening Prayer and Devotional address |
| 02.04.10 Friday | 8.00 AM to 3.00 PM | Morning Prayer, Terce, Procession, Veneration of the Cross, Kabaradakam followed by Kanji |
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| 10.00 PM to 5.30AM | Vigil |
| 02.04.10 Saturday | 10.30 AM | Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana (Gospel Saturday). |
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| 7.00 PM | EveningPrayer, Midnight Prayer and Easter Services (Holy Qurbana) |
Kindly note the following.
1. Please give Ressissa (Adult Male Members)
2. Please take part in Catholicate day cover collection with a days income.
3. All are requested to bring Pesaha Appam on Wednesday evening and Cake on Saturday evening.
4. Holy Week donation will be appreciated.
5. Confession will be heard up to 27th March, Saturday only.
As published in the notice ..............
For Rev. Fr. TE Issac (Vicar), Rev Fr MB George (Asst Vicar), Mr. MS Joy (Vice Chairman), Mr CY Jose (Secretary), Mr. Philip Mammen (Treasurer)
98691 94270
