THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH

PARISH MESSENGER
Volume 76 / February 2015

All progress in prayer is

an answer to prayer, our
own or anothersIn
every act of prayer we
have already begun to do
Gods will, for which,
above all things, we pray.
The prayer within all
prayer is, Thy will be
done (Forsyth 1954)
Prayer is Gods crowning
gift. Yet prayer is our
main work these two facts
must always be held
together. Praying is our
way of keeping contact
with God. He made prayer
possible when he came as
one of us to live with us
and to die and be raised
for us. He is always
available, always.
Sometimes, usually in
untroubled times, we take
this for granted. In these
times our prayers often
become a kind of chit
chat-expressing our views
and feelings. Often we

grow sentimental and tend

to romanticise.
This kind of praying,
though not what we would
call vital prayer, is just fine
with God. His main
concern is that we keep
communication lines
open. Sometimes we use
telephone just to hear a
friends or loved ones
voice, after all.
When pleasant times
cease, and we are
besieged by bad newsa
death, an accident, a
moral lapse, a defeat, a
frightening doctors report,
loss of a jobwe must not
panic and say Where is
God now? He is where
he was in pleasant days,
at the other end of the
telephone line.
In such times, if we listen
closely, our phone is
ringing. God is calling. He
is saying to us. I am as
near as breathing. Keep
talking to me. My grace is
still sufficient.
Keep talkingand
listening. He has not
changed or moved away.

His will is what we let Him

love us, that we His arms
hold us, and that we let
His mercy wash away our
sins and fears.
His will is that we hear
Him calling us, by name.
Rejoice always, pray
constantly (1 Thess.
5:16-17)
May our good God bless

you all,
With prayerful regards,
Mothy Achen

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MESSAGE

THE PHONE IS
RINGING!

CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date

1st Lesson

Theme

2nd Lesson

Epistle

01 Feb 2015
(Malayalam)

Healing and
Wholeness

Job.42:1-12

Rev. 22:1-5

08 Feb 2015
(English)

Beginning of 120th
Maramon
Convention

Gen. 1:24-31

Acts.10:9-16 Eph. 1:3-14

15 Feb 2015
(Malayalam)

Lent: A time of
reconciliation

Gen. 45:1-15

Eph. 2:11-22

2 Cor.
5:16-21

Murdoch

22 Feb 2015
(English)

Touching the
untouchable

2 Kings.
5:1-10

Heb.13:7-17

Rom.
15:7-13

Fremantle

Heb.
11:1-12

Joondalup &
North of
River
(combined)

01 Mar 2015
(Malayalam)

Life Saving Faith

2 Kings. 4:1-7

Acts.
5:12-16

2 Cor.
12:1-10

Prayer
Group
Canning
Vale

Willetton

AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

Area Prayer Group
Canning Vale

Date & Time

Venue (residence of)

Representative

TBC

TBC

Mr Abraham Kurien

Fremantle

7 Feb 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Shiju Mathews

Mrs Reny Mathews

Joondalup

20 Feb 2015 @ 7:00PM

Mr Thomas Mathew
(Anil)

Mr Soney Titus

Murdoch

8 Feb 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Shaji Mathews

Mr Kurian Parayil

TBC

TBC

Mr Joji Varghese

28 Feb 2015 @ 6:00PM

Mr Joseph Vaidyan

Mr Shibu Mathew

North of River
Willetton

With heartfelt sorrow we inform you that mother of Mrs Julie Mathew and grandmother of
Mrs.Neeta Sanju, Mrs.Thankamma Thomas (80 years), passed away in Pune on 18 January
(Sunday). The funeral service was held on Monday.

We express our heartfelt condolence to all the family members.

All are requested to uphold the grieving family in your prayers . May God Almighty grant His
peaceand comfort to all members of the family during this time of sorrow.

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SERVICES

CONDOLENCE

MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DATE

SUNDAY SCHOOL

BIBLE STUDY

HOLY COMMUNION
SERVICE

01 Feb 2015
(Malayalam)

8:00AM

08 Feb 2015
(English)

8:00AM

9:30AM

15 Feb 2015
(Malayalam)

8:00AM

9:30AM

22 Feb 2015
(English)

8:00AM

9:30AM

01 Mar 2015
(Malayalam)

8:00AM

9:30AM

PRAYER POINTS
For Your Prayers
Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members;
Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities;
Pray for the new school year, all students and teachers of our Parish;
Pray for the upcoming Indoor Soccer Tournament and Talent Night events;
Pray for our Sunday School kids and teachers;
Pray for this nation and its government;
Pray for world peace and for all war torn countries; and
Pray for the kids and youth of our parish for them to have a blessed and God
fearing future.

NEW ARRIVALS

SERVICES

Our Parish membersChristy Tom Philip &BeenaGeorge have been blessed with a baby girl.
She is named HannahRebecca Christy.

The Parish congratulates them on the new addition to the family. Lets continue to
upholdthefamily in our prayers.

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YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 04:00pm at the
residence of a parish member.
Encourage all youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the
Youth Fellowship. For further details, please contact Ms Shauna Rivya Jacob
(youth@perthmarthoma.org.au).
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service.
Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Susan Abraham for further details (sundayschool@perthmarthoma.org.au).
EDAVAKA MISSION
Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month.
For further details, please contact Mr Solomon Jacob.
PARISH CHOIR
Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion
Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr.
Ginsu Ninan (choir@perthmarthoma.org.au).

SEVIKA SANGHAM
Sevika Sangham meets once every two month at the residence of a parish
member.
Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the Sevika
Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Babbin Mathews
(sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).

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MINISTRIES

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP

Senior Citizens Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 12:00pm
at the residence of a parish member. For further details, please contact Mr
Retnarajan.

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BIRTHDAY - February 2015

Annamma Varghese (1 February)
Elizabeth John (1 February)
Joann Jo Varghese (1 February)
Elezabeth Reeny Jacob (2 February)
Dr Valentina Mathew (3 February)
Evangeline Aby Mathew (4 February)
Shyju Thomas (4 February)
Shiju Mathews (5 February)
Varghese K K (6 February)
Renchi P Mathews (7 February)
Joash R Rajesh (7 February)
Renu Mathews (7 February)
Nita Sanu (7 February)
Levin Anto Francis (8 February)
Arun Thomas Mathew (8 February)

Serah Susan George (14 February)

Ian Reyhan Jacob (17 February)
Rohini Thomas (20 February)
Anu Varukunnel Mathews (20 February)
Talola John (21 February)
Annabel Joham Parayil (21 February)
Isabella Deepu Abraham (23 February)
Elizabeth Francis (25 February)
Joby Varghese (25 February)
Anusha Vijay (27 February)
Rachel Sanjana Thomas (27 February)
John Subesh Thomas (28 February)
Kiran Josy Baby ( February)
Elissa Joham Parayil ( February)

God Created You with his own hands; He Knows your name and your thoughts; He
Blesses you with life, with love; And the joy of another year to know him.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - February 2015

Anil George & Bindu Anil (5 February)
Shibu George & Sigimol A J (5 February)
Titus M A & Soosan Titus M (9 February)

Raja Gopal & Susan George (22 February)

Abraham Mathew & Vanaja Abraham (27
February)

WHEN: 07 MARCH 2015

WHERE: KARDINIYA COMMUNITY HALL

REGISTRATIONS
OPEN NOW!!

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WISHES

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.
WISHING ALL CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

Messenger Notes
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Messenger at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au.
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write articles, poems, drawings (kids) please contact the Webmaster at
admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. This is another opportunity to use our God given
talents for the Glory of God.

PARISH FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION
ACCOUNT DETAILS

PARISH BUILDING
FUND
ACCOUNT DETAILS

the National Australia Bank

the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136

BSB - 086 136

PARISH GIFT FUND

ACCOUNT DETAILS
the National Australia Bank

BSB - 086 136

Account# - 865 285 498 Account# - 195 940 763 Account# - 848 646 298
preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.

For more information, please contact

Rev Mothy Varkey
(Vicar)
Mob: 0426 283 829
Landline: 08 6161 6797
email:
vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au

Mr Shibu Jacob
(Secretary)
Mob: 0452 255 765
email:
secretary@perthmarthoma.or
g.au

Webmaster
email:
admin@perthmarthoma.org.a
u

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