Bible Study Teleconference - Feb. 1st @ 6pm

MMVS has organized a series of one hour Bible Study Teleconferences for all to participate.  Rev. Fr. P. C George, kindly agreed to teach Hebrews through teleconference classes every Friday at 6pm, starting on Feb 1st.

Also Rev. Fr. Santhosh (Fr. Varghese Thomas) agreed to teach the Book of Judges on every Thursday at 6pm, starting on Feb 7th.

The number to call the teleconference is 218-632-0187 and the access code is 3703# .  Please note that this is the same number we used last year.

Mr. Peter Palal's Sister Passes Away - Prayer Jan 29th at 6:30pm

We are very saddened to inform you that Mr. Peter Palal's (Cypress) sister, Mrs. Ammani Jacob, has passed away in India.  A special prayer meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30pm at his home in Cypress.  All members in the nearby areas should make every effort to attend.  Please pass on the information to our members in your area.

The St. Thomas Orthodox Church gives our heart-felt condolences to the family.  Please keep the family in your daily prayers during this difficult time.

Address: (click here for directions)
11409 Providencia St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 897-6390

Nineveh Fast Retreat - Mon., January 21st

MGOCSM will hold a Nineveh Fast Retreat on Monday, January 21st from 10am to 5pm at our church.  The Retreat is open to all members that wishes to participate.  Dn. Saju Varghese will lead the Retreat. 

Schedule:
10am - Matins (Morning Prayer)
11am - 3rd Hour
1pm - 6th Hour
3pm - 9th Hour
4pm - Vespers (Evening Prayer)

We encourage all youths and adults to attend and participate in this Retreat.

40th Day Memorial Service for Barnabas Thirumeni - Sun., January 20th

The 40th day Memorial Service for H.G. Mathews Mar Barnabas will be held on Sunday, January 20th.  Special prayers and a business meeting will be held on this day.

Ordained as Bishop on May 15, 1978, Thirumeni served 4 dioceses during the 34 years he was Bishop. Angamali diocese from 1978-1980, Kottayam from 1980-1985, Idukki from 1985- 1992 and America from 1992-2011.

Let the life and teachings of Thirumeni inspire us to live a sanctified life as Thirumeni led.

May his memory be eternal.

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.

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)

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.

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.