Edition

60 / October 2013

PA RISH M ESSENGER
The Mar Thoma Parish Perth

Christian Family
every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith - that you, being rooted and grounded in love.. (Epesians 3:15-17)

MESSAGE FROM OUR VICAR

It isnt Fair
Christ exhibited God, he did not expound Him. He was his witness, not His apologist. He did more to reveal than to interpret. And His revelation was in work more than in Word. He was the revelation. To see Him was to see the Father, not to see how He could be the Father (Forsyth 1957b) The Bible insists that we are saved by faith, not by sight. We believe that God is like Jesus, in Jesus, working through Him- even though nobody in the 2000 years of Christian history claims to fully understand how it works. We see God in worship more fully, more clearly than in detailed explanations. The language of the church is prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, rather than philosophical abstractions. The artist captures the ight of an eagle more fully than the sociologist or psychologist- yes, very likely, more than the theologian. The poet sees beyond the facts. Jesus, the artist, the musician, the poet, shows us God. We may not understand, but we cannot resist the glory. In Jesus, we see the triumph of Love and Holiness. The love of Jesus includes everyone-even mewithout in any way comprising His holiness. Sometimes this angers us. We dare not-since we May our good God bless you all, With prayerful regards, Mothy Achen We drew a circle that took Him in Edwin Markham, Outwitted He who has seen me has seen the Father, how can you say, Show us the Father? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? (John 14: 9-10) Our image of god is dimmed by resentment or self-righteousness and the refrain, It isnt fair. Then it is urgent that we spend some time just looking at and listening to Jesus. And though we still cant explain why- the world does seem to reect His glory. He drew a circle that shut me out Heretic, rebel, a thing to out But love and I had the wit to win call ourselves Christians-challenge His right to love criminals, cheapskates, homosexuals, communists, etc., but we do resent it, dont we?

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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date 06 Oct 2013 (Malayalam) 13 Oct 2013 (English) 20 Oct 2013 (Malayalam) 27 Oct 2013 (English) 03 Nov 2013 (Malayalam) 10 Nov 2013 (English) 17 Nov 2013 (Malayalam) 24 Nov 2013 (English) Theme Voluntary Evangelists Day Day of the people with Special Skills Youth Sunday Youth with the Creator Christian Family Dedication Day Kudosh Eetho Sanctification of the Church Hudos Eetho - Renewal of the Church 1st Lesson 2 Kings 7:3-9 Exodus 4:1-17 Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Genesis 2:18-25 Deuteronomy 6:4-25 Ezekiel 37:15-24 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 Zechariah 2:10-13 2nd Lesson Acts of the Apostles 11:19-26 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Philippians 3:1-16 Acts of the Apostles 18:1-11 Ephesians 5:1-10 Ephesians 2:11-22 Revelation 8:1-8 Galatians 4:1-7 Epistle 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 1 Timothy 4:7-16 Ephesians 3:14-21 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Ephesians 4:1-6 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Ephesians 1:3-10 Prayer Group Willetton

Murdoch

Fremantle

Joondalup & North of River

Canning Vale

Willetton

Annunciation to Zechariah

Murdoch

Annunciation to Virgin Mary

Fremantle

Th abal eeth a ( Syriac me an in g t ab l e): T h a ba le e t h a is a c o n s e c rat e d w o o d en plank ( si g n i fy i n g t h e w o o d e n c ro s s ) . It s ymbolizes the tr ee o r cr os s on w h i c h Ch ris t w as c ru c ifie d . Thabaleetha is a re m ind e r t h a t t h e Q u rb an a is a s ac rific e without blood. E ach Thab al e e t h a h a s a n in s c rip t io n b y t h e c o nsecrating bishop that r e ads For t h e G l ory o f G o d in t h e n ame of the Father , the S o n a n d t h e H ol y Sp irit . It is c o n s e c ra ted with H oly Mu r r on by t h e b is h o p . Th ab al e e t h a is consider ed as a p or t a bl e al t ar. Th e Ho l y Q u rbana is c e le brat e d o n l y if t h e re is Th ab al e e t h a.

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NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH MINISTRIES

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 03:00pm 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 Mr Davis Mathews (youth@perthmarthoma.org.au). SUNDAY SCHOOL Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Sonia Joseph for further details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au). EDAVAKA MISSION Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. For further details, please contact Mr Reji Mathew.

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). 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. 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 Mary John (sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).

FOR YOUR PRAYER

Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members; Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities; Pray for the ongoing Badminton Championship; Pray for the upcoming VBS 2013; 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.

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AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

Area Prayer Group Canning Vale Fremantle Joondalup Murdoch North of River Willetton Date & Time TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Venue (residence of) TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Representative Mr Shibu Jacob Mr Anish Varghese Mr Soney Titus Mr Kurian Parayil Mr Joji Varghese Mr Philin Philip

CONDOLENCE
With heart felt sorrow we inform you the demise of Mrs.Thankamma Mathew (89), Mother of Mrs. Susan Jayan (Murdoch Prayer Group) on Monday 09th September 2013 in Bangalore, India. Mar Thoma Parish Perth expresses heart-felt condolence to the bereaved family members on the sad demise of their beloved one. May the Lord strengthen and comfort them with His abundant Peace.

NEW ARRIVALS - CONGRATULATIONS

Our Parish members Abraham Kurien (Bobby) and Prinsu Ann Mathew are blessed with a baby girl, Tessa on Thursday 26th September 2013. Please uphold the family in your prayers. The Parish congratulate them with the new arrival and pray that God Almighty will bless the family abundantly.

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BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 2013

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OCTOBER 2013

Sapna Abraham (2 October) Ansu Merin Soney (2 October) Ethan John George (3 October) Abraham Kurian (Bobby) (3 October) Susan Philip (8 October) Sarina John (9 October) Susan Abraham (10 October) Dr Roy Varghese (12 October) Alan Roy (13 October) Sheen Jinu (18 October) Sunila Nair (18 October) Libin Francis (20 October) Anjali Rachel Mathew (20 October) Susan Solomon (23 October) Liya Mariam Francis (24 October) Jane Sarah Mathews (25 October) Joshua Thomas Ninan (25 October) Philip Kurian Parayil (28 October) Amacia Mathews (29 October) Ecclecia mathews (29 October) Verghese Jacob (Joji) (October)
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!!

Solomon Jacob & Susan Solomon (7 October) Bijoe Verghese & Babbin Susan Mathews (9 October) Ben Komattu Mathews & Viji Komattu Mathews (17 October) Dr Kuruvilla Mathew & Valsa Mathew (20 October) Alex Varghese & Preeya Alex (23 October) Mathew John & Renu mathews (24 October)

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 THE CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

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EVENTS - OCTOBER 2013

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Malayalam Service Holy Communion Service every rst and third Sundays at 10:00 am. English Service Holy Communion Service every second and fourth Sundays at 10:00 am and Divine Worship Service on other Sundays at 10:00 am. Special thanksgiving prayers will conducted for birthday and wedding anniversaries during the communion services. The Bible study, on the Gospel according to Mathew lead by our Vicar, starts at 09:00am every Sunday.

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LITTLE HANDS
QUIZ NO. 0011
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What happened to Elimelech in Moab? What does the shepherd in the parable of the lost sheep do once he realizes one is missing? What is the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus? What golden animal did the Israelites make as an idol? Who did Jesus appear to rst after his resurrection? What job did Peter and Andrew do? Which prophet tried to ee from God when asked to preach Gods message in Nineveh? What is the collective name of the stories Jesus told to convey his message? What was noticeable about Jacobs twin brother, Esau, at birth? Who wanted to kill Jesus when he was a baby?

Please email your answers to admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. Please do so with your parents permission. (The winners and the answers will be published in the following months newsletter)

Answers of Quiz No. 0010

Winners of Quiz No. 0010 Abel Mathews & Shradha Mariam Shibu shared the rst place with maximum correct answers. Congrats to all who participated. 1. By Jacobs well in Sychar, Samaria (John 4:7) 2. (Simon) Peter (Matt 14:29) 3. Famine in his home town (Ruth 1:1-2) 4. Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) 5. Bathsheba (2 Sam 11:4) 6. Ring (Luke 15:22) 7. Sixty-six (Gen 1:1 - Rev 22:21) 8. Mary and Martha (John 11:1-3) 9. Nineveh (Jon 3:3) 10. Bread and lentil stew (Gen 25:30-34)

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MESSENGER NOTES
Please feel free to drop in your comments and suggestions regarding our Parish Messenger at admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. We are looking for articles to be published in our monthly newsletter. Those who can 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 BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS the Commonwealth bank

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PARISH BUILDING FUND BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS the Commonwealth bank

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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 Christy Tom (Secretary) Mob: 0431 479 134 email: secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au Webmaster email: admin@perthmarthoma.org.au

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