AUGUST NEWSLETTER
To be reformed through the Word of God
May the name of the Almighty God be exalted.
Greetings to all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
As we begin the month of August, our theme is "To be reformed through the Word
of God." Let us reflect on the verse from 1 John 2:17, which reminds us that the
world and its desires are passing away, but those who do the will of God live
forever.
During the first fifteen days of this month, we observe the Lenten period in
remembrance of the dedicated life of Virgin Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Her commitment and obedience to God serve as a model for all of us. Let us
aspire to echo her words, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me
according to your word" (Luke 1:38). Mary's song also calls us to seek reformation,
proclaiming the mighty works of God, who uplifts the humble and fills the hungry.
The history of the Malankara Mar Thoma Church shows how the process of
Malankara Reformation brought us closer to the Word of God. It cleansed the
Church from non-scriptural and non-traditional practices that had accumulated
over time. The reformers led us into the light of freedom, rooted in our identity as
an Eastern Church rather than a Protestant one.
As we celebrate India's independence in August, we cannot ignore the painful
memories of our brothers and sisters in Manipur who have faced persecution and
loss of lives and belongings. As a Christian community, we have a responsibility to
respond to their suffering.Our Karunya-Parish Mission is coordinating efforts to
extend help to those in need in Manipur, and we invite anyone willing to
contribute to remit your donations to the Karunya account.
VICAR'S MESSAGE
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
EVENTS & MEETINGS
AUXILIARY INFO
THANKSGIVING
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The world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live
forever.
- 1 John 2:17
MELBOURNE MAR THOMA CHURCH
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Rev. Shoji Varghese
Mob: 04 0131 1688
Email: [email protected]
Towards the end of August, we celebrate our cultural day in the context of the
Onam celebration. This occasion gives us an opportunity to reflect on the history of
marginalized people in Kerala. Harvest represents hope for a new age, overcoming
painful pasts, and the vision of a new heaven and new earth. Let us remember the
generations who toiled in the soil, building the nation and sacrificing their lives for
its freedom.
I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your
dedication and enthusiasm in learning the scriptures and liturgy through the
‘Scripture Bee’. It has provided us with a wonderful platform to engage with the
scriptures in a meaningful way, and I am delighted to see the passion with which
you have embraced it.
I would like to request your support and participation in the forthcoming Senior
Sunday School Camp, scheduled to take place at the end of September. This camp
promises to be an enriching experience, providing opportunities for fellowship,
learning, and spiritual rejuvenation. So I request to the parents to encourage your
children from Year 7 onwards to be a part of this camp. It will undoubtedly be a
transformative experience for them, fostering their spiritual growth and
strengthening their foundation in faith.
On a joyful note, I extend a warm welcome to our newly baptized babies, Josiah
Jacob (son of Jerin & Merin) and Hazel Elsa Sumod (daughter of Sumod & Rincy).
Also, we welcome new members and families, Yohann & Swetha, Bobin & Shimi,
Anit & Rina, Jerry Jacob John, and Ajay Jacob Alexander. May the Lord bless them
abundantly on their journey ahead.
May this month of August be a time of reflection, reformation, and compassion as
we live according to the Word of God and walk in His ways.
May the name of the Almighty God be exalted.
SHALOM
Shojiachen
SERVICE
THEME
READINGS
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ENGLISH
HC
TIME
DATE
8:30AM
13 AUG
20 AUG
27 AUG
LESSONS
Exod 34:29-35
2Pet 1:12-21
EPISTLE
2Cor 3:5-11
GOSPEL
Luke 9:28-36
6 AUG
7:30 AM
7:30 AM
10:45 AM
ENGLISH HC
Youth Service
MALAYALAM
HC
ENGLISH
HC
1st SUNDAY
Mission Sunday, The Feast of
Transfiguration-Glorification of
the Messiah Through death (10th
Sunday after Pentecost); മിഷൻ
സൺ േഡ: മറുരൂപെരുാൽ-
മ്ശിഹായുെട േതജസ്കരണം
മരണിലൂെട
(െപെോസ്തിനു േശഷം
10-ആം ഞായർ)
2nd SUNDAY
Holy Qurbana: Commemoration
and the Experience of the Salvific
Event (11th Sunday after
Pentecost); വിശു കുർാന:
രാകര സംഭവിെ
അനുസ്മരണവും അനുഭവവും
(െപെോസ്തിനു േശഷം 11-
ആം ഞായർ)
3rd SUNDAY
Reformation Sunday, Life: To be
Reformed through the Word of
God (12th Sunday after Pentecost);
നവീകരണ ഞായർ:
ൈദവവചനിലൂെട
നവീകരിെേട ജീവിതം
(െപെോസ്തിനു േശഷം 12-
ആം ഞായർ)
4th SUNDAY
Called to be the Light-Church in
the Pluralistic Society (13th Sunday
after Pentecost); െവളിമാകാൻ
വിളിെവർ-മതബഹുല
സമൂഹിെല സഭ
(െപെോസ്തിനു േശഷം 13-
ആം ഞായർ)
LESSONS
Gen 14:17-24
1Cor 10:14-22
EPISTLE
1Cor 11:23-34
GOSPEL
Mark 14:22-25
LESSONS
Josh 1:1-9
1Cor 12:27-31
EPISTLE
2Cor 5:16-21
GOSPEL
Matt 5:43-48
LESSONS
Deut 6:1-17
Eph 3:1-13
EPISTLE
Rom 8:12-17
GOSPEL
John 12:20-26
** Changes to any of the above schedule will be intimated closer to the date of each service.
If anyone is interested in bringing fresh flowers for Altar on
Sundays', please contact assistant secretary.
7:30 AM
MALAYALAM
HC
19 AUG 5:00PM ENGLISH HC
10:45 AM
MALAYALAM
HC
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PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR
** Changes to any of the above schedule will be intimated closer to the date of the event.
4:30PM
7:00PM
NORTH A
SOUTH
5 AUG
4:30PM
7:00PM
NORTH WEST
NORTH B
4:30PM
7:00PM
CENTRAL A
CENTRAL B
12 AUG
26 AUG
13 AUG
Youth Service & Social
27 AUG
Kerala Fiesta 2023
10 AUG
Youth Night
Sevika Sanghom Intercessory Prayer:
Every Thursday at 8.30pm Online
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J U L Y 2 0 2 3 N E W S L E T T E R
M E L B O U R N E M A R T H O M A C H U R C H
29 SEP - 1 OCT
Senior Sunday School Camp
KARUNYA INITIATIVE
Please pray for Manipur and your financial support can be paid to
Account Name: KARUNYA MISSION
Commonwealth Bank of Australia- BSB 063840
Account Number: 10229605
Requesting your involvement in this great initiative by Karunya.
Sunday School Newsletter – August 2023
Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
We are one month into Term 3, and it is very pleasing to see our children’s faces and enthusiasm
in classes and during Worship as they interact with each other. We Pray that God will continue to
guide us through this term.
Updates and Upcoming Events:
Food Sale – 30 July 2023
On behalf of the Sunday School camp organisers Jobby Mathew and Bindhu George, a big thank
you for all your efforts to help with the food sale whether in food preparation, cooking, sale, or
purchase of items sold on the day. We were completely sold out and all indications were that
the food sale was a huge success by God’s Grace alone. We are so grateful to each one of you
for enabling us to be able to conduct a camp focused on building up our children for God’s
kingdom. Your support will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on their spiritual journey, and we
are truly thankful for your dedication to our shared mission. Please continue to hold the camp
and the Sunday School children and teachers in your prayers.
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A U G U S T 2 0 2 3 N E W S L E T T E R
The Sunday School team are brimming with excitement as we countdown to the
Senior Sunday School Camp! This year's theme, "Connexions - Finding Your Identity in
Christ through Life's Crossroads," promises an enriching and meaningful experience
for all participants. The camp will offer our children from Grades 7 and above, with a
unique and transformative opportunity to draw closer to Christ and foster meaningful
connections with one another. Our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to
craft an unforgettable experience, engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions,
uplifting worship sessions and engaging with external speakers for our children to
navigate and find their identity in Christ.
Registration for the camp will be open until 20th August 2023 so kindly register early
so as not to miss out on this fantastic opportunity! For any inquiries or more
information, please feel free to reach out to your child's Sunday School teacher. We
look forward to witnessing our young members grow in their faith and create lasting
memories during this camp. Let's come together as a church family to support and
encourage them on their path of spiritual discovery.
2023 Marthoma Senior Sunday School Camp: 29/9/2023 – 1/10/2023 – Burnside Camp,
Angleasea
Camp Theme: Connexions – Finding Your Identity in Christ Through Life’s Crossroads.
Link to Camp Registration and details -
https://sites.google.com/view/mmtcseniorsscamp2023/home
Sunday School Initiative:
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our children
understanding that some children may need additional support systems in place to
engage with during the service or their Sunday School classes.
We have put together a small tub of sensory toys that is available for the children
who require them in the office of the church.
If you feel that your child may need a sensory toy to help them, please feel free to
borrow a toy and return it at the conclusion of the service or class.
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Our Church has been operating under the Victorian Child Safe Standards that
came into effect from July 1st, 2022. The MMTC Framework for Child Safety
and Wellbeing, given below, has been developed to comply with the Child Safe
standards.
The three main processes to support our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy are
the Recruitment of Volunteers, Risk Assessment and Management, and
Incident /Complaints Management. This framework was endorsed by the
General body in September last year and has been in effect since then. It is
now time to review our Framework and associated Policy and Procedures. All
members are invited to view documents and provide any feedback to the
Friday June 30th, 2023. Files can be accessed here.
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Mr.Roshan Abraham Varghese
Mrs.Annie Sajan
Mr.Sony Philip
Master.Ryan Sudhin
Mr.Surgie Thomas
Master.Milan Christard
Miss.Elizabeth Jessy Varghese
Mrs.Elizabeth Jolly Alexander
Mrs.Sneha Thomas
Mrs.Jackmil P J
Mr.Shaji Cherian
Master.Dion Abey Mathew
Master.Aidan Abraham Sujith
Mrs.Hyma Kurien
Mr.Mahesh V Mathews
Mr.Shaji Varghese
Miss.Alyssa Marie Mathew
Mr.Abey K George
Mrs.Sheela Thomas
Master.Jaeden Kevin
Miss.Evangeline Anna Prince
Mr.Abel John Daniel
Miss.Jayne Mary Anne Philipose
Mr.Manoj Mathew Mathew
Mr.Tomcy Easow Koruthu
Miss.Athulya E Biju
Master.Adriel Abraham Subi
Mrs.Geetha Susan Philip
Mrs.Suzanne Komattu Mathews
Mr.Joshua T Mathew
Mr.Senthil Kumar Selvan
Mr.Alexander Mathew Kovoor
Mr.Shibu Varghese
Miss.Gloria Ann Joby
Dr.Anoop Ninan Koshy
Dr.Cherian Thomas
Mr.Bineash P Joseph
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Dear Parishioners, above details are as per the records of the Church. If there are any corrections or
additions regarding this, please send an email to [email protected]
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Mr.Thomas George Aravind
Mr.Daniel Thomas Valayil
Mr.Jamie Jacob
Miss.Eleanor Maria Samuel
Mr.Melvin Reji Varghese
Miss.Aadya Binosh
Master.Naithan Siju
Mr.Rohin John Ajith
Miss.Angela Abraham
Miss.Anns Varghese
Master.Ryan Richin
Miss.Alyssa John Kochathu
Miss.Jasmine Sarah Thomas
Mrs.Lintu Sudhin
Mrs.Jessy Varghese
Mrs.Miji Titus
Miss.Rini Mary Roy
Miss.Neha Alexander Kovoor
Master.Joshua Sunny Jacob
Master.Jovaan Tom Sangeeth
Dr.Pratap John Philip
Mrs.Anisha Maria Shaji
Mrs.Susan Chandy
Mr.Mammen Eapen
Dr Mrs.Ancy Job
Miss.Sara Elizabeth Roy
Mr.Vinoo Varghese Abraham
Mr.Jinu Philip
Miss.Anisha Benny
Master.Johan P Alex
Mr.James K John
Mrs.Annamma Thomas
Mrs.Sneha Alex Mathews
Mrs.Sajeena Varghese
Master.Jayden Abey John
Mr.Noel Biji George
Miss.Rebecca Susan Mathew
Mr.Abu Prasad
Miss.Amelia Annie Thomas
Miss.Rihanna
Miss.Nahsha Sara Vijoy
Mrs.Susan Simon
Mr.Abey John Mathew
Miss.Alina Anna Varkey
Miss.Eleanor Maria Samuel
Mr.Melvin Reji Varghese
Miss.Aadya Binosh
Master.Naithan Siju
Mr.Rohin John Ajith
Mr.Dale George
Mrs.Liny Susan Easow
Miss.Sharin Ann Varghese
Miss.Ruth Sara George
Mrs.Annie Verghese
Mr.Chris George Varghese
Mr.Jijin Cherian Jose
Master.Joshua Ajith George
Mr.Aby Thomas Mathew
Mr.Santhosh George
Mrs.Shiny Susan John
Mrs.Nikitha Pradeesh
Miss.Zara Elizabeth Abraham
Miss.Elyann Mariamma Jacob
Mrs.Rexi Ninan
Master.Aiden Richard Philip
Master.Arnold Thomas
Master.Johan George
Mr.Daniel Tony
Mrs.Vineetha Mariam Cherian
Miss.Emma Anne John
Miss.Amelia Susan Binsu
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Mr. Nijo Thomas, Mrs. Jevina M Saj
Mr. Ashwin George Koshy, Mrs. Sneha Achamma Mani
Mr. Aby M Mathew, Mrs. Tincy Annie Thomas
Mr. Jacob Idicula, Mrs. Jessy Jacob
Mr. Thomas Verghese, Mrs. Rena Verghese
Mr. Mathew Thomas, Mrs. Neeta Ann Mathew
Mr. Sam Joy Chirackal, Mrs. Sherin Philip
Mr. Ashok Jacob, Mrs. Shyla Jacob
Mr. Thomas Varughese, Mrs. Annamma Thomas
Mr. Kevin Alex Mathew, Mrs. Leena Smitha Borgavi
Mr. Roy Mathew, Mrs. Kathreena Roy
Mr. Roshan David Koshy, Mrs. Rinku Elizabeth Regi
Mr. Serin Varughese Thomas, Mrs. Tina Merin Jacob
Mr. Edel George Jacob, Mrs. Irene Alisha Abraham
Mr. Nevin Ivan, Mrs. Shema Ann Abraham
Mr. Viby Vinny, Mrs. Simi Abraham
Mr. Philip George, Mrs. Bindhu George
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Dear Parishioners, above details are as per the records of the Church. If there are any corrections or
additions regarding this, please send an email to [email protected]
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