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NOVEMBER 2008 Vol 11/08
Secretary: Mr. Alex Varghese (Mob: 0439 937 510)
P.O. Box 3104, Shelley, WA 6148
[email protected] (For Private Circulation only)
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Lectionary – November 2008
PARISH MESSENGER NOVEMBER 2008
DATE
TITLE
VERSES
All Saints Day
Jer 31:31-34 Rev. 7:9-17 Heb 13:7-17 St. Mat. 5:1-12
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“Third Class Passengers” Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Before there were trains, buses, cars etc, the mode of travelling in different parts of the world, especially in Germany was to ride in mail‐carriages pulled by two or four or even six horses. Those carriages would run from town to town to enable people to get around. In those carriages there was a distinction between first, second and third class‐somewhat like our trains. But the difference between these classes was not that the first class was better equipped with softer seats or something like that. But the accommodation was the same for all the travellers. The difference surfaced only when the vehicle became difficult for the horses, when it went uphill or when it was muddy or such. Then the first‐class passengers could remain seated, and the second and third class people had to get off the carriage. When the second class passengers could walk along, the third class travellers had to push the carriage and thus help the horses to manage the difficult road. Sometimes we people in the church want to be like first class passengers. We come to church on Sunday, listen to sermon and even make comments about everything. There are some second class passengers who sometimes attend and give comments to happenings of the church. But what we need are ‘third class’ passengers who come and push, who come and help to build up the Church as the community of God’s people. I am happy to be a part of the first edition of our Parish messenger. We have to hear the messages through the messenger and consider it as an invitation for our involvement in the parish activities. Our parish is in its infancy stage. We have to give added care and support to nurture it so that this parish may be a blessing to all believers in Perth. We have to ‘build’ our parish, i.e. its organizations, its families and moreover each and every member of this parish. In this endeavour we need ‘third class passengers’ who set apart their time and resources. May the almighty God enlighten and challenge us for this mission. I hope and pray that this messenger will reach each and every MarThoma families in Perth. With Prayers, Boby Philip Achen (Vicar)
02.11.2008
Sanctification of the Church (Koodosh Eetho) Beginning of the Liturgical Year - World Sunday School Day --Children and the Church
Pro 23:15-26 Heb 12:1-13 Eph. 6:1-4 John 6:1-14 Deut. 6:1-25 1 John. 2:7-17 Eze. 37:15-23 Eph. 4:1-16 Rom 12:3-13 John. 4:19-26 Ps 95 1 Cor. 1:1-10 1 Chro. 24:1-19 Rev. 8:1-5 Heb. 5:1-10 Luke. 1:8-25 Gen. 2:8-25 1 Pet. 5:1-11 Zech 2:10-13 Eph 1:3-14 Gal 4:21-31 Luke. 1:26-38 Gen 18:1-15 1 John. 3:1-24
09.11.2008
Renewal of the Church (Hudos Eetho) Festival of Unity of the Communion of Churches in India - Unity through worship
16.11.2008
Annunciation to Zechariah Hope to the world
23.11.2008
Annunciation to Virgin Mary Surrendering to God’s will
29.11.2008
Inauguration Day of the Church of North India
CNI Day
Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth Joyful expectation of Christ’s coming - St. Andrews Day
Gen 33:1-17 1 Thess 3:6-13 2 Cor 1:3-11 Luke 1:39-45 Exo 15:1-21 1 Pet 1:8-12
30.11.2008
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Following members are celebrating their Birthdays in the month of November 2008. Dr. Kuruvilla Mathew Lovin Abraham Priyanka Philip Rhea Thomas Dr. Sajan Thomas Shaun Thomas
Motto: Children and the Church “Tijsm Qgk ~lhdR K![ï LisÐ e)H LÖ[ ui\/ik; g!k aJrk; K![.” “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish.” (John 6:9)
EVENTS AND NOTICES
May the Almighty Lord continue to guide and strengthen you in the year to come. Have a fantastic year ahead! EVENTS IN NOVEMBER 2008 Following families are celebrating their Anniversaries in the month of November 2008. Mrs & Mr. Jerry Cherian Mrs & Mr. Kurian Parayil
May the Almighty God continue to bless your family more and more in the coming years. May you be an inspiration and example for others in the days to come.
Divine Service Monthly Divine Service will be held on 15th November 2008 at 5:00 P.M. in St. Andrews Church, Shelley. Set apart an hour and 30 minutes, on that day for worship and prayer. Dinner will be provided after the service.
Holy Communion Service Holy Communion Service will be held on 29th November 2008 at 5:00 P.M. in St. Andrews Church, Shelley. Our Vicar, Rev. Boby Philip will be celebrating the Holy Communion.
Sunday School
ekfkakD*X)[ cIlzf; Let us join together in welcoming the following members to our congregation. Feel free to meet them and make them comfortable in our fellowship. Mrs. Susan Solomon Master. Sujin Solomon Ms. Sharon Solomon Mr. Sanju John Mrs. Neeta Sanju Ms. Rachel Sanju
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Sunday School is regularly held on 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 4:00 P.M. in St. Andrews Church, Shelley. Bring along your children and be blessed.
This month on 1st and 15th November 2008 Carols Practice Regular Choir practice is conducted under the guidance of Mr. Philin Philip for the church service and Carol service. Interested members can contact Mr. Philin and use your talent to Glorify our God.
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Senior Citizenship Fellowship Senior Citizenship Fellowship will be held on 4th Sundays at 12:00 P.M. in a member’s residence. All our elders are requested to join the fellowship and be blessed.
This month on 23rd November 2008 in the residence of Mr. James Rajesh
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progressing well, if you are interested in participating in these programs please contact Choir: Philin Philip Children &Youth programs: Susan Philip The Service promises to be a blessing and filled with the flavour of the festive month. Request your whole hearted support, prayers and most importantly presence.
Carol Rounds:
Area Prayer Meetings Monthly Area Prayer Meetings are held at the following residences under the guidance of the Prayer Group Leaders.
It is planned to conduct Carol Rounds visiting residence of our members and friends as per the following schedule: 14th Dec 2008 – North of the River 07:00 pm onwards 19th, 20th and 21st Dec 2008 – South of the River 07:00pm onwards
AREA
DATE
TIME
VENUE
North of River
23 November 2008
5:00 P.M.
Residence of Dr. Ravi Mathew
The Marthoma Youth Conference 2008 will be held in Camp Warrawee, Queensland from 12th ‐ 15th December 2008. Contact for further information is
[email protected]
South of Leach Hwy
02 November 2008
6:00 P.M.
Residence of Dr. C. J. John
PARISH NOTICES
Marthoma Youth Conference
Parish Directory North of Leach Hwy
02 November 2008
12:00 P.M.
Outdoor Fellowship
Freo & Others
22 November 2008
5.00 P.M.
Residence of Dr. Kuruvilla Mathew
UPCOMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER 2008
We are in the process of compiling and organising a Parish Directory which will enable us to improve the fellowship we enjoy in our parish. So, it will be much appreciated if you could kindly provide us with the following details of all your family members: Names, Address, Contact Numbers (preferred but not mandatory), Birthdays (date and month will be adequate) and Anniversaries (date and month will be adequate).
Messenger Notes:
Carol Service 2008 Our Carol Service for Christmas 2008 will be held on 7 December 2008 at 5:00 P.M. in St. Andrews Church, Shelley. The service will include Carols by our wonderful and dedicated Parish Choir and Sunday School kids as well as theme based skits performed by the children. Further details of this service will be included in the next edition of the Messenger. The practice sessions for the various programmes have already started and th
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Please inform the Vicar or Secretary for any corrections or suggestions regarding the new Parish Messenger. For any items to be included in the upcoming editions of the Parish Messenger, please contact Secretary.
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