Prayer Meeting at Church - July 6th @ 5:30pm

A General Prayer Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, July 6th at 5:30pm at church.  Fr. Shibi John, visiting Los Angeles, will conduct the prayer meeting.  All our families should plan to attend and participate in the prayer meeting.

NUH'RO Summer Camp Starts July 1

Please enroll your children for the Nuh'ro Summer Camp on Mondays from July 1 to August 5th from 9am to 4pm at church.  The camp is recommended for children in grades KG through 8th grade. The camp will be led by Dn. Saju Varghese with the assistance of MGOCSM students like last year. We will provide all the supplies, snacks and drinks for the children. Please send a sack lunch for your children. Please make a donation of $25/child for supplies for all the sessions. 

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to assist, please contact Mathew Varughese, Sunday School Principal.

Please click here to register your children for the camp.

Prayer Meeting at Church - Sat., June 29th @ 6pm

A prayer meeting has been scheduled at church this Saturday. Evening Prayer will begin at 6pm and a devotional talk after. The prayer meeting is hosted by Mr. Abraham Varughese and family, Buena Park. Please make every effort to attend with your family.

JACOB AND KUNJUMON KOSHY'S MOTHER PASSES AWAY

We are very saddened to inform you that the mother of Jacob (Babykutty) and Kunjumon Koshy (Ex-Members), has passed away yesterday.  Many of you know the families since they were members of our church for long time.  

The St. Thomas Orthodox Church gives our heart-felt condolences to the families.  Please keep the families in your daily prayers as they pass through this difficult time.

VIEWING: 
Friday, June 14th - 4 PM to 8 PM

FUNERAL SERVICE: 
Saturday, June 15th - 10 AM to 11AM

FUNERAL HOME:
Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Click here for directions)
23287 Sierra High way
Newhall  CA 91321 
661-259-0880

Sunday School Final Exam - Sun., June 2nd

The Final Exam will take place on Sunday, June 2nd at 9am.  Parents are kindly requested to prepare their children and bring them on time.  Please contact Mathew Varughese or the teachers, if you have any questions.

Pictures from Sunday School General Assembly

The Sunday School had a General Assembly on Sunday, April 21st after the Holy Qurbana.  All the even classes made presentations consisting of skits, speeches and songs.  All our children were awesome!  They displayed their talents in many ways and entertained all in attendance.  The teachers were amazing helping the students prepare and present what they learned in their classes in a very short time.  It was great to see our children grow and be able to share their knowledge with others.  Congratulations to all the students, teachers and parents!

Please see the pictures from the event.

Kottayam Diocese Metropolitan, Geevarghese Mar Ivanios Enters Eternal Rest

Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, Kottayam Diocese Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church, passed away on Friday at 7.30 am Indian time. He was 72 and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here for old age ailments.

Born on November 14, 1940, Geevarghese Mar Ivanios joined the seminary in 1963.  He became the vicar of Karapuzha Chapel after being bestowed with the "Kashisha" title in 1973.  He was promoted as  Baselios Marthoma Mathews I Ramban in 1979.  Geevarghese Mar Ivanios was then promoted as the Episcopa at the Puthiyakavu St. Mary's church in 1985.

Geevarghese Mar Ivanios became the Metropolitan in 1991.  He was a teacher in the Theological Seminary from 1971.  He has authored a book, “Hridaya Sudhikaranam”.  His Grace is also a known guru in meditation!

General Body Meeting - Sun., April 14th

A General Body Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, April 14th after the Holy Qurbana.  All eligible members should make every effort to attend and provide input to the church decisions.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. K.M. Mathew, Secretary.

Holy Week Schedule

Pictures from Palm Sunday Service

Click here to see pictures from Palm Sunday Service.

ഇസ്രായേലിന്റെ രാജാവായി കർത്താവിന്റെ നാമത്തിൽ വരുന്നവൻ വാഴ്ത്തപ്പെട്ടവൻ !

സ്വർഗ്ഗത്തിൽ സമാധാനം ...
... ഉന്നതങ്ങളിൽ സ്തുതി ..
അത്യുന്നതങ്ങളിൽ ഓശാന !! ....

സർവ്വവും മറന്ന് നാഥനെ സ്തുതിക്കുവിൻ ! യിസ്രായേലിന്റെ രാജാവിന് ഓശാന പാടുവീൻ ...

ഏവർക്കും ഒശാനയുടെ പ്രാർത്ഥനാ - മംഗളങ്ങൾ !!

Catholicate Day - Sunday, March 17th

Catholicate Day ("Sabha Dinam" or "Church Day") celebrations will be held on Sunday, March 17th.  Flag hoisting will be held on Saturday after the Retreat. Special Catholicate Day prayers and the reading of the Catholicate pledge and anthem will be held during the Holy Qurbana.  All women are encouraged to dress in Kerala Sari or similar colors.

Funeral Details for Mr. O.T. Daniel, Mar Thoma Church

Mr. O.T. Daniel, one of the early members of the Mar Thoma Church of Los Angeles, passed away on Tuesday, March 12th.  Some of our members were friends of the family and will surely miss him.  Please pray for the family during this difficult time.

The St. Thomas Orthodox Church gives our heartfelt condolences to the Daniel family.




Viewing and funeral arrangements:

03/15/13 Friday 6.30 PM to 10.00 PM 
Viewing at Angeleno Mortuary
5948 Van Nuys 
Blvd  Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 778-1788

03/16/13 Saturday 10.00 AM  
Memorial Service at St. Stephens Episcopal Church 
24901 Orchard Rd. Village  Santa Clarita, CA 91355 | 
[661] 259-7307.

Burial service starts at 1.00 PM 
Eternal valley memorial park, 
23287 N.Sierra Hwy, Newhall,CA, 91321

Lenten Retreat - Sat., March 16th @ 9:30am

H.G. Dr. Gabriel Mar Gregorios, Metropolitan of Trivandrum Diocese, will be our chief guest for the Lenten Retreat on Saturday.  Please make every effort to attend and hear his message with your family.  The following will be the schedule for Saturday.

9:30am - Morning Prayers
10am - Children/Youth Session
11am - Absolution and Confession for Children/Youth
11am - Adult Session 1
11:30am - Sunday School Charity Project
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Adult Session 2
3pm - Holy Confession

Fr. Dr. K.M. George Visits LA - March 10th

Fr. Dr. K.M. George, Principal, Orthodox Theological Seminary, Kottayam, will be visiting Los Angeles and celebrating the Holy Qurbana on Sunday, March 10th. Please plan to attend with your family.

Please visit his website, www.fatherkmgeorge.info to see more information.

Sunday School General Assembly - Sun., March 10th

A Sunday School General Assembly will be held on Sunday, March 10th after the Holy Qurbana.  This will be an opportunity for our children to share what they learn in their classes as well as discuss the upcoming Sunday School Activities.  All students, teachers and parents are requested to attend.  All students, teachers and parents are requested to attend.

Our children are the greatest gift that God has given us!