Lilly Kochamma's One Year Memorial

Last year on January 15th the Lord took our Lilly Kochamma to Heaven. She is now watching over us with the Angels. Though she is gone from us, we will cherish all the memories that she left us.  We give all the love and prayers for Achen and family as we approach the one year memorial. 

We miss you Kochamma!

Members of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Los Angeles

Sunday School Resumes - January 6th

Sunday School will resume on Sunday, January 6th at 9am.  Please make sure to bring your children on time. 

Sunday School Mid-Terms will be held on Sunday, February 3rd.  Please mark your calendars and prepare your children for the exam.
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2012 Christmas Program - Sat., December 22nd @ 5pm

The 2012 Christmas Program "The Miracle of Christmas", will be held on, Saturday, December 22nd, at 5pm at William Bristol Auditorium in Bellflower. Please let all your friends and family know and encourage them to attend. There will be many programs including Nativity, group/action songs, skits, dances, plays and carols. Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment with your family and friends. Please contact Mr. Jijo Koshy, Coordinator, if you need more information.

William Bristol Auditorium (Click here for directions)
16600 Civic Center Dr.
Bellflower, CA 90706

MMVS Meeting - Sun., December 16th


The last Morth Mariam Vanitha Samajam Meeting for 2012 will be held on Sunday, December 16th, after the Holy Qurbana. All women are requested to attend and participate. We will also have our annual elections for 2013 at this meeting.

We had a great year with lots of activities including the Diocesan Level Annual Conference in October. All the hard work from each member made the conference a huge success. Let us continue to keep the Samajam growing and improve our spiritual knowledge.
 

Live Burial Service of Barnabas Thirumeni - Tue., Dec 11th @ 6pm

The Burial of His Grace Mathews Mar Barnabas, Metropolitan, will be shown live this evening (Tuesday, December 11, 2012) at 6PM at www.orthodoxtv.in.

The Burial Service of our Vailya Thirumeni at Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Valayanchirangara, Kerala, India will begin with Holy Qurbana (7:30AM IST), celebrated by His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, Metropolitan followed by the Rite of Burial.

His Grace Mathews Mar Barnabas enters eternal rest

With faith in Christ and in hope of the Resurrection, we inform you of the falling asleep of our beloved Father in Christ, His Grace Mathews Mar Barnabas, Metropolitan.

Information on the Burial Services will be informed as it is finalized in India by His Holiness the Catholicos of the East.

May the memory of our Father in Christ, be eternal!

St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Los Angeles will remember all the memories His Grace has left us and pray for his soul.

Fr. Stephen Varghese of OCYM Visits Los Angeles

Fr. Stephen Varghese, General Secretary of the Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM) will be celebrating the Holy Qurbana on Sunday, December 9th.

Fr. Stephen Varghese of Chenganur Diocese hails from the Thekkedath Kizhakkethil family, Kudassanadu.

The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM), One of the most important spiritual Organization of the Malankara Orthodox Church has come a longway. This spiritual organization having worship, study and service as its objective, occupies a significant place in the history of our church.  The Youth should be the courage of faith shown by St. Stephen, the wisdom of St. Paul and the compassion shown by our Lord Jesus Christ, so should all of us. "Sell what you have and give alms provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not jail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also "(St. Luke 12:33, 34).

Pictures from Sunday School Talent Competition

The Sunday School Talent Competitions were held on Saturday, November 17th. Our children displayed their great talents in the various age groups and categories.  We are very proud of the growth of our children as well as the parents who have taken time to dedicate towards the Sunday School Programs.  We thank Achen, coordinators, parents and children who made the program a success.  Please continue to encourage your children and pray for our Sunday School.

Pictures from the Talent Competition (click here)

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Sunday School Parish Level Talent Competitions - Sat., November 17th

The Sunday School Parish Level Talent Comptetitions will be held on Saturday, November 17th from 9am to 4pm at church.  This will provide an opportunity for our children at the parish level for the development and encouragement of their talents.  Competitions will be held for solo song, group song, instrumental music, Bible verse find, speech and talent show. 

Please contact Mr. Winson Varghese, Parent-Teacher Association representative, to sign up or if you have any questions.    Please encourage your children to participate.

Competition Guidelines (click here)

Pictures from Memorial Perunal of St. Gregorios of Parumala

Please enjoy the pictures from the Perunal Rasa held on Sunday, November 4th. 
പരിശുദ്ധ പരുമല തിരുമേനീ.... ഞങ്ങൾക്കു വേണ്ടി അപേക്ഷിക്കേണമേ.....
Picture Video of 110th Memorial Perunal of St. Gregorios of Parumala.


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St. Gregorios Day Perunal Evening Prayer - November 3rd @ 5:30pm


Sat., November 3rd at 5:30pm - Prayer & Devotional Talk
An evening prayer along with devotional talk and meditation is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd at church. All members are requested to attend and participate.  Please contact Abraham Varughese, if you wish to host a prayer meeting.
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Catholicate Centenary Celebrations: Significance and importance


The Malankara Orthodox Church, established by St. Thomas, disciple of Lord Jesus Christ, Apostle and Patron Saint of India in AD 52 has sustained so far in its original charisma only because of God’s special care, abundant graces and blessings.
Many Churches which came into existence in almost the same time of the inception of Malankara Church, which became prominent and influential later, disappeared from the face of earth in course of time. In this context, the greatness of the graces and blessings bestowed upon our Church becomes significant.
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Sunday School Centralized Written Competitions - Sun., October 21st

The Sunday School centralized written competitions will be held Sunday, October 21st according to the attached schedule.  The competition details are also attached for your reference.  If you have any questions regarding the exam or schedule, please contact Stephen Mathew (Anish).  Please bring your children on time.

Competition Schedule
Competition Subject Details
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MMVS Conference on Orthodox TV

Coming up on Orthodox TV


Southwest American Diocese Morth Mariam Samajam
4th Annual Conference
held at St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Los Angeles
on 19th Friday & 21st Sunday

The conference will be shown on OrthodoxTV.in on the following days.  Please make a note to watch and inform others.

Schedule I
Friday
10 AM EST
O9 AM CST
O8 AM MST
07 AM PST
INDIA 07.30 PM
Dubai 06.00 PM

Schedule II
Sunday
09 PM EST
O8 PM CST
O7 PM MST
06 PM PST
INDIA 06.30 AM Monday
Dubai 05.00 AM Monday


Diocese of South West America Morth Mariam Samajam 4th Annual Conference held at St.Thomas Orthodox Church Los Angels
 
Promo Videos (Pictures taken by Winson, Viji and Sodharan)
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MMVS Conference

The 2012 Annual MMVS Diocesan Conference will begin today at 8am.  Over 85 women from out of California and 100 women from California will be attending the conference.  The conference is co-hosted with St. Gregorios and St. Mary's Church of Los Angeles. The Keynote Speaker is Fr. Dr. O. Thomas.  All are excited to begin the conference.  The local committees worked very hard in coordinating the event and now will see the results.
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