2020 New Year Eve Program (31-Dec-19)

New Year Eve Program on 31-Dec-2019
08:00PM: Evening Prayer
09:00PM: Night Prayer
09:30PM: Vigil
10:30PM: Holy Qurbana

Annual Feast (Perunal) 2019 Program of Chembur Orthodox Syrian Church.

Perunal-2019 (Feast of St Gregorios) Program of our Church is as follows

27-10-2019: Sunday
08:30AM: Holy Qurbana (TriMass),  Perunal Kodiyettu.
07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana. 
28-10-2019: Monday
06:30AM: Namaskaram and Holy Qurbana. 
07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana.

29-10-2019: Tuesday

06:30AM: Namaskaram and Holy Qurbana. 
07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana. 

30-10-2019: Wednesday

06:30AM: Namaskaram and Holy Qurbana.
07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana.

31-10-2019: Thursday

06:30AM: Namaskaram and Holy Qurbana.
07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana.

01-11-2019: Friday

06:30AM: Namaskaram and Holy Qurbana. 

07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana. 

02-11-2019: Saturday

06:30AM: Welcoming Pilgrims.

07:00AM: Namaskaram and Holy Qurbana (TriMass) followed by Nercha Vilambu.
06:30PM: Welcoming HG Geevarghes Mar Coorilos, Metropolitan,Mumbai Diocese.

07:00PM: Sandhya Prarthana and Rassa, Devotional Address (HG Geevarghes Mar Coorilos)

03-11-2019: Sunday

07:30AM: Namaskaram,Holy Qurbana (HG Geevarghes Mar Coorilos),  Rassa, Nercha Vilambu.

01:00PM: Kodiyirakku.

Jacob K Philip, As per the Church Notice

Annual Feast of St Gregorios from 27-Oct-19 to 03-Nov-19

Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church, Chembur, Annual Feast of Parumala Thirumeni (St Gregorios) is scheduled from 27-Oct-19 to 03-Nov-19. Metropolitan of Mumbai, H G Geevarghese Mar Coorilose has consented to be the Chief Celebrant. Details will follow.
Dr Jacob K Philip, as announced in Church GB.

Onam Celebrations-2019 at Chembur Orthodox Church

Onam Celebrations of our Church is on Sunday, 06-Oct-19, after Holy Qurbana. Details will follow.

Marthamariam Samajam Vashi Zonal Conference at Chembur Church on 15-Sep-19.

Marthamariam Samajam is holding the Vashi Zonal Conference at our Church on 15-Sep-19.

Eight-Day Lent - 2019

There will be Holy Qurbana from Monday(02-Sep-19) to Saturday(07-Sep-19) during 8-Day Lent Period.
6:15 AM: Morning Prayer
7.00 AM: Holy Qurbana.
On Sunday, 08-Sep-19, Holy Qurbana at 8:30 AM followed by 'Pachor Nercha'.
Dr Jacob K Philip, as announced in Church

15 Day Lent on Ascension of St Mary begins on 01-Aug-2019

15-Day Lent on Ascension of  St Mary is from 01-Aug-2019 to 15-Aug-2019. Feast of Ascension is on 15-Aug-2019.
01-Aug-19, 06.30PM: Evening Prayer
01-Aug-19, 07.00PM: Holy Qurbana followed by Intercessory Prayers
15-Aug-19, 07.00PM: Morning Prayer
15-Aug-19, 08.00PM: Holy Qurbana on Feast of Ascension, Intercessory Prayers, National Flag Hoisting.
Dr Jacob K Philip, as announced in the Church

Holy Qurbana for Feast of St Thomas is on the evening of Tuesday, 02-Jul-19

Feast of St. Thomas is on 03-Jul-19 and Holy Qurbana is on the evening of Tuesday, 02-Jul-19.

Tue,02-Jul,6.30PM, Morning Prayer
Tue,02-Jul,7.00PM, Holy Qurbana

Feast of St. Paul and St Peter on the evening of Friday, 28-Jun-19

Feast of St. Paul and St Peter is on 30-Jun-19 and Holy Qurbana is on the evening of 28-Jun-19, Friday.
Fri,28-Jun,6.00PM, Morning Prayer
Fri,28-Jun,6.30PM, Holy Qurbana for Feast of St. Paul and St Peter
Sun,30-Jun,7.30AM, Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana for culmination of '13-Days Lent'

Feast of Yakob Sleeha is on 19-Jun-19

Yakob Sleeha is the brorther of Jesus Christ and was the first to celebrate Holy Qurbana. 
Feast of Yakob Sleeha will be celebrated on  the evening of Wednesday, 19-Jun-2019.

Sun,9-Jun,6.00PM, Evening Prayer
Sun,9-Jun,6.30PM, Holy Qurbana.
Jacob K Philip,As announced in the Church

Sleeha Noyambu (13-Days Lent) starts from 16-Jun-2019

Sleeha Noyambu (Apostles Lent or Thirteen Days Lent) starts from 16-Jun-2019.
Jacob K Philip as announced in the Church

Feast of Pentecost on 09-Jun-19

2019 Feast of Pentecost is on Sunday 09-Jun-19.
Sun,9-Jun,7.00AM, Morning Prayer
Sun,9-Jun,8.00AM, Holy Qurbana and Feast of Pentecost service.
Jacob K Philip,As announced in the Church

Sunday School Reopening Postponed to 16-Jun-19

Chembur Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church Sunday School will reopen on Sunday, 16-Jun-19, after summer vacation

Holy Qurbana on Feast of Ascension is at 6:30PM, Wednesday, 29-May-19

2019 Feast of Ascension of our Lord is on 30-May and the Holy Qurbana will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29-May-2019.
Wed, 29-May, 6:00PM: Evening Prayer
Wed, 29-May, 6:30PM: Holy Qurabana for Feast of Ascension of Jesus Christ

Feast of Geevarghese Sahada is on Sunday, 05-May-2019

Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church, Chembur, is celebrating Feast of Geevarghese Sahada (Feast of St George) is on Sunday, 05-May-2019.

Blessed Easter

He is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!
Happy Easter to All!

Holy Week Program-2019 of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church, Chembur

SCHEDULE OF LITURGICAL SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK 2019

Sun, 14Apr19, 07:00AM- Holy Qurbana, PALM SUNDAY

Mon, 15Apr19, 07:00PM- Evening Prayer, Devotional Address

Tue, 16Apr19, 07:00PM- Evening Prayer, Devotional Address

Wed, 17Apr19, 07:00PM- Evening Prayer, HOLY PASSOVER

Wed, 17Apr19, 08:30PM- Holy Qurbana, HOLY PASSOVER

Thu, 18Apr19, 07:30PM-Evening Prayer, Devotional Address

Fri, 19Apr19, 07:30AM- GOOD FRIDAY Service up to 03:30PM Followed by Nercha Kanji

Sat, 20Apr19, 07:00AM- Holy Qurbana, SATURDAY OF LIGHT

Sat, 21Apr19, 07:00PM-Evening Prayer, HOLY EASTER

Sat, 21Apr19, 08:30PM- Holy Qurbana, HOLY EASTER

Managing Committee Members for 2019-2020 of Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church, Chembur

Chairman/Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jiji K Thomas
Lay Vice-Chairman: Mr. Philip Mammen
Secretary: Mr. Anil M George
Treasurer: Mr.Jacob Varghese V
Jt. Secretary: Dr. Jacob K Philip 
Area Committee Members
Mr. S Thankachan, Mrs. Susan Ashwin Thampi, Mr. Reni Varghese,
Mr. Varghese Mathew, Mr. VO Babu, Mr. Rajan Mathew,
Mr. Aji Mathews, Mr. VJ Thomas, Mr Anil Edwin. 
Sunday School: Mrs Mary P George
Ex-Officio Member: Mr. C Thomas, Mr. KC Thomas
Internal Auditor: Mr. James George (Tilak Nagar)

Dr Jacob K Philip, As announced in the church

Annunciation to St Mary (25-03-19) and Middle of Lent (27-03-19)

Mon,25MAR,06:30AM: Holy Qurbana for Annunciation to St Mary.
Wed,27MAR,07:30PM: Holy Qurbana for Middle of Lent.

Annual General Body is on 31-Mar-19 and Holy Confession Schedule for Mar-2019

17-Mar-19 to 21-Mar-19: 4PM to 9PM
22-Mar-19: 2:30PM to 4PM and 8PM to 9PM
23-Mar-19: 7PM to 9PM
Church Annual Election General Body is on 31-Mar-2019, after Holy Qurbana.
As announced in the Church, JKPhilip

Great Lent 2019 Important Dates/Days

Mon,03-Mar-19: Shubhkano
Mon,25-Mar-19: Vachanippu Perunal(Annunciation to St. Mary)

Wed,27-Mar-19: Pathi Noyambu (Middle of Lent)

Fri,12-Apr-19: Fortieth Friday
Sun,14-Apr-19: Hosana (Palm Sunday)
Thu,18-Apr-19: Maundy Thursday (Pesaha)
Fri,19-Apr-19: Good Friday
Sun,21-Apr-19: Easter

Great Lent 2019 starts on 04-Mar-2019

Great Lent (Anpathu Noyambu or 50 Days Lent) starts from 04-Mar-2019.

Chembur Orthodox Church Annual Convention: 11-Feb to 13-Feb-2019

Our Annual convention is scheduled from 11-Feb-2019 to 13-Feb-2019 in the Church Premises, after the Evening Prayer from 19:45 to 21:00 Hrs. Renowned speaker Rev Fr O Thomas will be lead the Convention. There will be daily retreat from 10:00 to 12:00 hrs at the Church.

Harvest Festival of Chembur Orthodox Church is on 10-Feb-2019

Harvest Festival of Chembur Orthodox Church is on Sunday, 10-Feb-2019, after Holy Qurbana.

Vashi Zone Annual Convention is on 01-Feb-03 at Nerul Rayan School Ground

Annual Convention for Vashi Zone Convention is on 01-Feb-03 at Nerul Rayan School Ground. Rev Fr Dr TJ Joshua shall be the main speaker for Vashi Zone Convention.

Annual Day for Sunday School and All Spritual Bodies is on 02-feb-18

Combined annual day for all Spiritual Organisations of our Church will be held on the evening of Saturday, 02-Feb-2019 after evening prayers at 19:00 hrs. Spiritual Organisations include Sunday School, MGOCSM, AMOS and Marthamariyam Samajam.

Chembur Orthodox Church, Sunday School-2019 started on 06-Jan-19

Chembur Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church Sunday School classes started on 06-Jan-2019 and regular classes to continue from 13-Jan-2019. Vicar has urged the parents to send their children from age 3 onward to attend Sunday School classes. 

Dhanaha Perunal at Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church Chembur on 6-Jan-19

Dhananha Perunal is on Sunday, 06-Jan-19 and the Holy Mass will start at 08:15 hrs.

Happy New Year

Blessed and Happy New Year to all.