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THE CANADIAN MAR THOMA CHURCH TORONTO
Quarterly Bulletin
April - June 2021
He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because
of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal
by Holy spirit Titus 3:5
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THE CANADIAN MAR THOMA CHURCH, TORONTO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2021
President & Vicar Rev. Sunil Mathew 647-294-8796 vicar@marthoma.ca
Vice-President Dr. Usha George 416-804-9968 vp@marthoma.ca
Secretary Mr. Robin V. Thomas 647-225-8205 secretary@marthoma.ca
Treasurer Mr. Alexander V. John 416-997-4619 treasurer@marthoma.ca
Accountant Mr. Manoj Kompithra 647-963-6545 accountant@marthoma.ca
Lay Ministrant -Malayalam Mr. Johnson Jacob 647-215-4555 layministrant.malayalam@marthoma.ca
Lay Ministrant - English Mr. Hagin George 416-725-0603 layministrant.english@marthoma.ca
Mandalam Member Mr. Biji V Thomas 647-239-0599 mandalam.member@marthoma.ca
Diocesan Assembly Rep. Mr. Benny V Joseph 416-648-3677 diocesan.assembly1@marthoma.ca
Diocesan Assembly Rep. Mr. George Mathew Madackal 647-836-4116 diocesan.assembly2@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group - 1 Mr. Reji Alexander 647-705-0170 area1@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group - 2 Mr. Thomas Baby 647-687-8847 area2@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group - 3 Mr. Binu Mathew 647-482-7636 area3@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group - 4 Mr. Rony Varghese 647-833-7287 area4@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group - 5 Mr. John Chacko 647-408-2499 area5@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group – 6 Mr. John Jacob (Suvi) 416-579-1075 area6@marthoma.ca
Prayer Group – 7 Mrs. Lisa Thomas 647-465-1945 area7@marthoma.ca
Sunday School Rep. Mr. Tom C. Thomas 647-834-3292 sundayschool@marthoma.ca
Youth Fellowship Rep. Mr. Arun Reji Alex 647-677-0180 youth@marthoma.ca
Yuvajana Sakhyam Rep Mr. Jojo George Mathew 647-673-7346 ys@marthoma.ca
Sevika Sangham Rep. Mrs. Shanthi Sonu Jojo 437-772-3262 sevikasanghom@marthoma.ca
Edavaka Mission Rep. Mr. Itty Thomas 647-855-9996 edavakamissionsecretary@marthoma.ca
Choir Representative Dr. Bapu Cherian 647-746-2278 choir@marthoma.ca
Senior Fellowship Mr. Mathew C Samuel 416-230-9800 seniorfellowship@marthoma.ca
Auditor Mr. George Mathai 416-277-8756 auditor1@marthoma.ca
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICAR
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
I am happy to address you all once again through our quarterly news bulletin. We
entered this year with great expectation and enthusiasm hoping for relaxation of the
lockdown and for a control of the pandemic. Unfortunately, the situation is still
prevailing along with new variants and stricter rules, keeping us in bondage. One of my
friends, recently send a message which reads like this; 2020 was a year of virus and 2021
will be a year of Virus, Variants and Vaccines. Earlier this disease was categorized as a
pandemic and now it is being labelled as endemic because we are not sure when this will
be controlled, or whether the vaccines can really give us immunity to resist this life-
threatening virus. The conspiracy theory of the origin of this disease is still in the
limelight. Who is responsible for this disease? Whom do we blame for this great
pandemic? Can the vaccines, control this disease? When this will be under control?
There are numerous questions like this, which have not yet been answered completely
or even partially.
It has been one year of church closure without a full attendance of in-person worship.
It has been Incredible and good that we could open the church for few people. Let us
kneel before God for a better future in worship and for all our social gatherings. The
ongoing virtual worship, online classes and work from home may affect our relationships
seriously. I request all of you to please make a conscious and serious effort to maintain
our social relationships.
We were able to convene our annual general body on March 21st to approve the annual
report, Accounts for the year 2020 and Budget for the year 2021. I express our thanks
to the outgoing office bearers for handling the day-to-day affairs of the parish beautifully
despite the pandemic. A special word of appreciation to Mr. George Mathai, the trustee
finance, Mr. Lijo Mathai, the secretary, and Mr. Mathews Pothen the lay ministrant
Malayalam. A special word of appreciation to Mr. Bilu Omman the internal auditor and
Alphonsus and associates the external auditor. May our gracious God shower His
abundant blessings upon all the office bearers who have taken charge of the office of
various positions. I am extending a warm welcome to Dr. Usha George, the vice
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president, Mr. Alexander V. John, trustee finance, Mr. Manoj Kompithra trustee
accounts, Mr. Robin Thomas, the secretary, Mr. Johnson Jacob, lay ministrant
Malayalam and Mr. Hagin George lay ministrant English. I am happy to congratulate
the new team of executive committee and all the office bearers of the sub organizations.
I request the new team to work for the common interest of the parish and especially for
the kingdom of God.
We all are saddened due to the unexpected demise of our beloved S. Philip uncle on
February 24th, 2021. Uncle was always a quieter person, but he was a loyal member of
the Canadian Mar Thoma Church. He was sincere and one of the pioneer members of
our Parish in Toronto. He was the Vice president, Trustee and Sunday School teacher
of our parish for several times. Our heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families
and friends.
As we all know Rev. Roji Mathew Abraham is appointed as our new Vicar from May 1st,
2021. Achen is blessed with rich talents and is efficient enough to lead our church in
this virtual era. I wish and pray for all His blessings which our God Almighty may shower
upon him to lead our church effectively according to the values of the kingdom of God.
I request each and every one to extend your maximum support and prayers to achen to
do a wonderful and blessed ministry among us. Me and my family are always thankful to
the Canadian Mar Thoma Church for all your support and prayers especially during this
difficult time.
-Once again, we are celebrating Easter with the hope of resurrection for all and to
everyone who face challenges in their life. The paschal mystery of Jesus, marks
humanity’s passage from death to life. Good Friday is not the culmination of holy week,
but it is just a prelude of the joy of Easter. After the joyous occasion of Easter, our daily
life would go on. We will, still suffer, still work, still worry, and we may even sin again,
returning to our old routines and prejudices. But Jesus, will not give up, on us. He will
live with us, and will make His life, death, and resurrection, ever present with, and for
us as long as He lives.
Wishing each one a blessed Easter.
With prayers and regards,
Sunil Achen
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LECTIONARY
Date 1st Lessons Epistle
Hymn 2nd Lessons Gospel
APRIL 2021
Holy Communion: Celebration of Divine Plan of Salvation
1 Thursday Exo. 12:1-17 1 Cor. 11:23-34
C.H. 314 Heb. 9:1-15 St.Mat. 26:17-30
Good Friday
2 Friday First Service
C.H. 137 Isa. 53:1-12
C.H. 143 1 Pet. 1:1-25 St.Mat. 26:47-75
C.H. 147
Second Service
Zech. 13:1-9
Gal. 3:1-22 St.Mat. 27:1-44
Third Service
Num. 21:1-9
Heb. 3:1-19 St.Mat 27:45-56
(Kemta) Resurrection Celebration of New Life (Easter)
4 Sunday Isa. 60:12-21 1 Cor. 15:20-28
C.H. 155 1 Cor. 15:42-58 St.Luke. 24:1-12
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Date 1st Lessons Epistle
Hymn 2nd Lessons Gospel
New Sunday: Jesus Christ our Lord and God
(1st Sunday after Easter)
11 Sunday Gen. 32:22-32 2 Thes. 1:3-12
C.H. 254 Acts. 9:1-18 St.John. 20:24-29
Jesus Christ who Restores (2nd Sunday after Easter)
18 Sunday Ruth 4:1-11 Eph. 2:1-10
C.H. 250 Col. 3:1-11 St.John. 21:1-14
An Invitation to Christ’s Hospitality
(3rd Sunday after Easter)
25 Sunday Gen. 18:1-15 Heb. 13:1-8
C.H. 315 Rom. 12:9-13 St.Luke. 24:13-35
MAY 2021
The Compassion which leads to the Experience of the Kingdom
of God (4th Sunday after Easter) Metropolitan Fund
2 Sunday Ezek. 34:15-24 2 Cor. 8:1-9
C.H. 351 Acts. 4:32-37 St.Mat. 25:31-40
The Faith which sustains the Church: “Jesus Christ is Risen”
(5th Sunday after Easter)
9 Sunday 2 King. 4:8-17 2 Cor. 5:1-10
C.H. 359 1 Cor. 15:12-19 St.John. 20:11-18
The Conscious Waiting for Holy Spirit
16 Sunday Ezek. 37:1-14 Gal. 5:22-26
C.H. 189 Acts. 1:12-14 St.John. 14:15-21
The Feast of Pentacost: “The Holy Spirit Who Renews
Everything” 50th Day after Easter - DSMC Sunday
23 Sunday Joel. 2:28-32 Rom. 8:12-17
C.H. 192 Acts. 2:1-13 St.John. 16:1-15
Trinity Sunday: “We Believe in Holy Trinity”
(1st Sunday after Pentecost)
30 Sunday Exo. 19:17-25 2 Cor. 13:11-14
C.H. 16 Gal. 4:1-7 St.John. 1:1-18
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JUNE 2021
Date 1st Lessons Epistle
Hymn 2nd Lessons Gospel
Student Sunday: “Growing in Grace and Wisdom”
(Clergy Sunday Offertory) 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
6 Sunday 1 King. 3:4-15 Jam. 1:5-8
C.H. 263 Col. 1:3-14 St.Luke 2:41-52
Environment Sunday: Creation Praising the Glory of God
(3rd Sunday after Pentecost)
13 Sunday Job. 38:1-41 Col. 1:15-20
C.H. 432 Rev. 21:1-8 St.Mat. 6:25-30
Worship in Spirit and Truth (4th Sunday after Pentecost)
20 Sunday Isa. 6:1-8 2 Thess. 2:13-17
C.H. 229 1 John. 5:1-12 St.John. 4:13-26
The Cost of Discipleship (5th Sunday after Pentecost)
27 Sunday Dan. 6:10-23 Titus. 2:1-10
C.H. 231 Col. 3:12-17 St.John. 10:11-18
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APRIL 2021
Day Name City 15 Sruthi Anna Abraham Oshawa
1 Diana Jacob Kleinburg 15 Johnson David Scarborough
1 Nisha Thomas Markham 16 Ancy Thobani Aurora
1 Ethen Mathew Philips Toronto 16 Rachel Ninan Markham
2 Naomi Ronny Toronto 16 John George Pickering
3 Kiara George Scarborough 18 Mathew Thomas Markham
3 Anysia Thomas Richmond Hill 18 Liji Susan Jacob Whitby
4 Kunjukunju Pappachan Stouffville 18 Joanne Sam Anish Ajax
4 Shawn Chacko Scarborough 19 Susan Z. Babuji Scarborough
4 Abel Brinly Ajax 19 Angeline Abraham Ajax
5 Daisy Jacob North York 19 Simi Chacko Richmond Hill
5 Nitha Suresh Toronto 20 Kunjamma Philip Markham
6 Manju Joseph Stouffville 20 Ronald Zachariah Stouffville
6 Jojo George Mathew Oshawa 20 Elizabeth Varghese Thornhill
7 Josh Philip West Hill 21 Sajo George Richmond Hill
9 Aleyamma Kurien Richmond Hill 21 Jeremy Jacob Kleinburg
9 Johan Koshy Paul Brampton 21 Jonah Jacob Kleinburg
Manu Geevarughese 21 Nathan John Samuel Thornhill
9 Tholoor Scarborough 21 Merin Elsa Mathews Stouffville
9 Ethan Thomas Toronto 21 Roji Thomas Scarborough
10 Tiji Lukose Stouffville 21 Evalyn Samel Ajax
10 Elizabeth Thomas Richmond Hill 22 John Chacko Richmond Hill
10 David Thomas Richmond Hill 22 Susan George Scarborough
11 Saramma Oommen West Hill 22 Annamma Mathews Stouffville
12 Jacob Varghese Toronto 22 Smitha Thomas Scarborough
13 Kurien George Richmond Hill 23 Sonia Ann Mathews Mississauga
14 Susan Muthalaly Vaughan 23 Reuben George Varghese Maple
14 Varghese Mathew Aurora 23 Varghese Pothen Unionville
14 Tia Varghese Bradford 23 Mary Zachariah Stouffville
15 Ponnamma John Maple 23 Jean Koshy Newmarket
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24 Melvin Abraham Ajax 26 Sinit Abraham North York
24 Tom Mathew Joseph Brampton 26 Ethan Praveen Toronto
24 Ranjit Zachariah Stouffville 27 Saumya Mariam John Richmond Hill
24 Abraham George Oshawa 27 Suji Regi Pickering
24 Aanjana Mathew Scarborough 27 Johanan Justin Brampton
24 Tincy Thomas Scarborough 28 Edna Cherian Whitby
25 Rhea Ann Varghese Maple 28 Feby Mathew Scarborough
25 Philip Parathundiyil Markham 29 Joel George Joji Ajax
25 Susan Abraham King City 29 Natasha John Georgetown
25 John Kovoor Markham 29 Alan Thomas Scarborough
25 Philip George Thunder Bay 30 Icy George Scarborough
25 Angel Brinly Ajax
26 Joann George Stouffville
26 Suhana Chacko Richmond Hill
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MAY 2021
Day Name City 12 Mary Kuriakose Oshawa
1 Tessy Weir Pickering 12 Rayna Thobani Aurora
2 Mary Jacob Toronto 13 John John Brampton
3 Suraj George Woodbridge 14 Elizabeth Varghese Maple
3 Usha George Markham 14 Abraham Vadekkedath Ajax
3 Kenn George Samuel Pickering Andy Thomas
3 Philip Bozoghlan Kleinburg 14 Kalampukattu Oshawa
4 Nikki Anne George Scarborough 15 Suja Joseph Markham
4 Vinod Koshy Scarborough 15 Joanna Sajo Richmond Hill
4 Abraham Eapen Stouffville 15 Usha Mathew Richmond Hill
4 Bapu Cherian Markham 15 Mariamma Manoj Pickering
4 Lillian George Woodbridge 15 Philip Thomas Richmond Hill
4 Christopher Samuel Stouffville 15 Andrew John Richmond Hill
4 Syma Mammen Scarborough 15 Cherry Karimpil Mathews Oshawa
4 Sneha Alice John Mississauga 15 Hannah Suzanne George Ajax
5 Cherian Abraham Stouffville 16 Dennis Samuel Richmond Hill
5 Ellena Maria Tholoor Scarborough 16 Jeena Sajan Richmond Hill
5 John Plantharayil Stouffville 16 Jacob Samuel Markham
5 Johan Dious Scarborough 16 Jonathan Jacob Newmarket
6 Naina Jacob Scarborough 17 Mini Chacko Richmond Hill
6 Rachael Susan Oommen Whitby 17 Manoj Oommen West Hill
6 Renu Abraham Ajax 17 Mathew Rajan Pickering
6 Allen Thomas Toronto 18 Donna Cherian Sarnia
7 Sanish Samuel Thornhill 18 Rony Varghese Markham
7 Mathew Zachariah Richmond Hill 18 Neetu Mathew Aurora
7 Abraham George (Shaju) Ajax 19 Gracykutty Samuel Richmond Hill
8 Leena Mathew Ajax 19 Anila Mathews Uxbridge
8 Megha Shinu Scarborough Varghese Sleeba
19 Varikkalam Markham
8 Susan Mathew Markham
19 Jincy Jacob Toronto
9 Bobby Eappen Ajax
20 Mathew Oommen Scarborough
9 Jessy John Richmond Hill
20 Gloria George Woodbridge
10 Daniella Philip Woodbridge
20 Sheena John Whitby
10 Jancy John Richmond Hill
20 Monique Mathew Richmond Hill
10 Hannah Alissa Bozoghlan Kleinburg
20 Thomas P John West Hill
10 Sini Koshy Markham
20 Alexander Alexander Scarborough
11 Kevin Thomas Markham
20 Princy Geevarghese Toronto
11 Mariamma Philip Toronto
21 Reeja Mathew Bradford
11 Maybelle Mary Thomas Scarborough
21 John Plavara Varghese Scarborough
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22 Zachariah John Maple 26 Shyni Chacko Scarborough
22 Thomaskutty Thomas Hamilton 27 Jasmine Maria Oommen Markham
22 Alliyah Mariam Joseph Kleinburg 27 Sheba Jacob Scarborough
Kunjunjamma 27 Merin Mathew Ajax
22 Kalampukattu Oshawa 27 Ethen Mathew Richmond Hill
22 Julie Rajesh Whitby 28 Mariamma Oommen Scarborough
23 Luke Jacob Whitby 28 Sheela John Scarborough
East 29 Babu Joseph Markham
23 Lydia Jacob Gwilliambury
29 Elijah Kaloor Kurien Markham
23 Iype Oommen West Hill
29 Mimi Thomas Richmond Hill
23 Arun Regi Alex Pickering
29 Jeeson Joseph Ajax
24 Bilu Omman Toronto
30 Koshy Thomas Hamilton
24 Supriya Thomas Oshawa
30 Koshy Muthalaly Vaughan
24 Anish Jacob Scarborough
30 Biji Thomas Stouffville
25 Alexander Philip Stouffville
30 Suja Thomas Stouffville
25 Rajan George Bolton
30 Benny Joseph Stouffville
25 Annie Kovoor Markham
George
25 Abraham Alex Richmond Hill 30 Mathew(Mathukutty) Richmond Hill
25 Sheeba Thomas Scarborough 30 Susan Samuel Markham
25 Brinly Thomas Ajax 30 Jennifer Bozoghlan Kleinburg
25 Petra Ann Santhosh Toronto 30 Dious Thomas Scarborough
26 Beula Mary George Ajax 31 John Mathew Oshawa
26 Nimmy Abraham Stouffville 31 Jomol John Oshawa
26 Sharon Thomas Scarborough 31 Jiji Rajan Bolton
26 Sunil Sam Koshy Mississauga 31 Lali Jacob Vaughan
26 Lijo John Markham 31 Issac Nikhil George Markham
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JUNE 2021
Day Name City 15 John Abraham Scarborough
1 Sumi Sam Richmond Hill 15 Sowmya John Toronto
East 16 Jessy Cherian Markham
1 Shinu Jacob Gwilliambury 16 Latha John Maple
1 Rachel A John Richmond Hill 16 Noel Varghese Markham
1 Jaden Mathew Toronto 16 Tiju Chacko Toronto
1 Benjamin James Kalathara Toronto 17 Christeena Samuel Markham
2 Andrew Joel Mathew Mississauga 17 Anila Thomas Richmond Hill
2 Kristen John Richmond Hill 17 Jijo Jacob Toronto
2 Ron John Oshawa 17 Jacob Philip Toronto
3 Mani Abraham New Market 18 Rinu Joseph Brampton
3 Adam John Scarborough 18 Annamma Chacko Scarborough
4 Mary Anne John New Market 18 Joji Moncy Scarborough
5 Ponnamma Varghese Scarborough 18 Annie Mathew Ajax
5 Monsee Sam Scarborough 18 Remily Jeeson Ajax
5 Gabriella Bozoghlan Kleinburg 18 Bianca Abraham Ajax
5 Jaiden Aylwin Scarborough 19 Tara Zachariah Markham
6 Ashna Maria Cherian Markham 19 Ashlin Samuel Richmond Hill
6 Trish Simon Markham 19 Brendan T. Varghese Nobleton
7 Mariamma Chacko Scarborough 19 Arun Thomas Markham
7 Timothy Alexander Stouffville 19 Ryan John Markham
8 Mariamma Easow Markham 20 Ajay Mathew Richmond Hill
8 Layana Anna Tholoor Scarborough 20 Santhosh Koshy Toronto
9 Varughese Mathews Whitby 22 Samara Mary Joseph Stouffville
9 Nevin John Mississauga 23 Betsy Easow Whitby
11 Icy Samuel Markham 24 Jibu Thomas Markham
11 Ninu David Whitby 25 Renju Joseph Richmond Hill
11 Mathew Varghese Markham 25 Neema Mathew Aurora
12 Lisa Joseph Kleinburg 25 Leila Alex Markham
12 Chalukunnil Thomas Richmond Hill 25 Noah Idiculla Brampton
12 Chandy Kalampukattu Oshawa 26 Elizabeth Thomas Markham
12 Aylin Mathew Bradford 26 Stephanie Sebastian Bolton
12 Rianah Abraham Toronto 27 Shaji Mathews Uxbridge
14 Hagin R. George Bolton 27 Alfie Thomas Richmond Hill
14 Sherly Mathews Markham 28 Susan Zachariah Maple
14 Samuel John Maple 28 Biju Thomas Newmarket
14 Baiby Shinu Scarborough 28 Leena Johnson Chacko Toronto
14 Varghese Samuel Thornhill 29 Jino Thomas Markham
14 Shibu Jacob Scarborough 30 Annie P. Chandy Thornhill
14 Khushbu Salvi North York
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APRIL 2021
Day Family Name City
3 Abraham & Mariamma Chacko Scarborough
5 Mathew Thomas & Joice Mathew Toronto
5 Lijo Mathai & Renzy Raju Toronto
8 Sunil Thomas & Miza Mathunny Markham
11 Raju & Annamma Philip Ajax
11 Noby Philips & Honey John Toronto
11 Bijoy Varughese & Samantha George Thorn Hill
18 Philip Chacko & Mariamma Philip Toronto
19 Mohan & Pearly Mathew Scarborough
21 Bright Mathew & Remya Roy Scarborough
22 Mathew & Accamma Oommen Scarborough
24 Jacob & Susan Samuel Markham
25 Santhosh & Julie Varghese Nobleton
25 George & Jolly Samuel Markham
26 Chalukunnil & Mariamma Thomas Richmond Hill
26 Varghese Sleeba Varikkalam & Nisha Thomas Markham
27 Philip & Chitra George Thunder Bay
28 George Mathew Madackal & Susan George Scarborough
28 Joseph & Susan Varghese Markham
28 Ajith & Neenu Jacob Toronto
29 Joel S. Thomson & Remya John Toronto
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MAY 2021
Day Family Name City
2 Binil Zachariah & Reni Thomas Scarborough
3 George & Mercy Mathew Ajax
3 Samuel & Elizabeth Abraham Scarborough
4 Cherian & Shine Abraham Stouffville
4 Thomas Idicula & Saramma Thomas Holland Landing
5 Koshy & Julie Thomas Hamilton
5 Joseph Christy & Rinu Joseph Brampton
9 Varughese Mathews & Mary Varughese Whitby
9 Shibu & Sheba Jacob Scarborough
9 Rijo Abraham & Susan Skaria Toronto
10 Thomas & Tara Zachariah Markham
11 Alexander & Sunita John Richmond Hill
13 Rohit Abraham & Sumi Sam Richmond Hill
23 Thomas & Omana Joseph Richmond Hill
24 Justin Mathai & Twinkle Kuruvilla Brampton
25 Cherry Karimpil Mathews & Soney Annie Jacob Oshawa
26 Shinu Jacob & Simi Susan Abraham East Gwilliambury
27 Anish Issac & Betsy Easow Whitby
28 Sasi & Mini Chacko Richmond Hill
28 Sam & Usha Mathew Richmond Hill
30 Dious Thomas & Betsy Joseph Scarborough
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JUNE 2021
Day Family Name City
2 Manu Varghese & Shiji Chacko Scarborough
3 Thomas Kalampukattu & Supriya Thomas Oshawa
4 Thomson Sam & Susan Thomson New Market
8 Dious Thomas & Betsy Joseph Scarborough
10 Mathai & Annamma Joseph Markham
11 Baiju & Elizabeth Thomas Markham
12 Alex & Sweety Thomas Richmond Hill
15 Icy & Mini George Scarborough
15 Eldho Pratheesh Peter & Aniecia Koshy Ajax
17 Samuel & Grace Soumyaraj Scarborough
19 Jains Koshy & Jessy John Maple
20 Varghese & Elizabeth Pothen Unionville
20 Samuel Pappy & Mary Samuel Markham
28 Jithin Jyothi Kurien & Tia Varghese Bradford
29 Bapu & Jessy Cherian Markham
30 Aji Varughese & Manu V. Titus Brampton
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
CMTC SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICE BEARERS 2021
Alexander V John 416-997-4619
Superintendent
Elizabeth V Thomas (New Academic Year) 416-754-6915
Secretary Tom C Thomas 647-834-3292
Treasurer Joann George 647-867-8756
Auditor Dennis Johnson 416-951-5459
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Game Night on May 1st 2021 Bi-weekly Virtual Prayer Meetings@3pm
Youth Fellowship 2021 Executive Committee
Vice President Kuber George 647-467-7324
Secretary Arun Regi Alex 647-677-0180
Joint Secretary Brendan Varghese 289-716-4299
Treasurer Sneha Mathews 647-920-3240
Prayer Coordinator Sherin Mathews 647-676-3215
Brianna Varghese 289-879-2455
PnW Coordinator
Amala Regi Alex 647-677-5181
Missions Coordinator Tania Mani 647-628-6670
Area Rep (1-4) Sheba Omman 647-617-8771
Area Rep (5-7) Levin Koshy Sam 647-939-1851
Social Media Coordinator Jonathan Mathews 437-971-6915
IT/Logistics Coordinator Joshua John 647-467-4610
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EDAVAKA MISSION
Virtual prayer meeting via Google Meet every Tuesday and Friday @ 8:00
PM. Please join the prayer meeting prayerfully.
Every Saturday, chain prayer from 6:30 AM to 12:00 midnight. Time
slots are available for those who wish to join the chain prayer. Please
contact Edavaka mission secretary Itty Thomas.
CMTC Edavaka Mission Committee Members:2021
Vice President Mr. Abraham Vadakkedathu
Secretary Mr. Itty Thomas
Treasurer Mr. Mani Abraham
Auditor Mr. T D Samuel
Area 1 Mrs. Suji Reji
Area 2 Vacant
Area 3 Thomas Chacko
Area 4 Mr. Mathews John
Area 5 Mrs. Sunita Alexander
Area 6 Mrs. Julie Varghese
Area 7 Vacant
CMRC
CMRC (Canadian Mar Thoma Regional Committee)
farewell for all 4 Achen’s on Monday April 12th
@8:30pm. Link will be provided later.
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SEVIKA SANGHOM
Toonie/Gift Card Drive
A charity drive to collect $2 (toonie) per person and or Gift Card of $5 and up from our generous members.
The timeline given is from February 21st to April 11th. The contributions can be made through interac e-
transfer or drop off at church in the box provided in the information desk.
Monthly Prayer Meeting
The monthly prayer meeting is planned to be held every third Thursday from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm via
Google Meet.
Bible Study
A bible study on Apostle Paul’s prison epistles among various areas groups of the parish.
SEVIKA SANGHOM COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2021)
Vice-President Dr. Mary Susan Thomson
(647) 237-1790
Secretary Mrs. Shanti Sonu Jojo
(437) 772-3262
Treasurer Mrs. Latha John
(647) 680-9275
Area 1 representative Mrs. Mary Kuriakose
Area 2 representative Mrs. Anu Thomas
Area 3 representative Mrs. Susan Samuel
Area 4 representative Mrs. Elizabeth Pothen
Area 5 representative Mrs. Elizabeth Varghese
Area 6 representative Mrs. Julie Varghese
Area 7 representative Mrs. Sinit Abraham
Auditor Mrs. Liz Kochummen
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YUVAJANA SAKHYAM
Monthly Prayer Fellowship
The monthly prayer meeting is planned to be held every fourth Sunday either in-person
(after divine service) or virtually through zoom.
Newcomers’ Meet
An initiative to bring more newcomers to a meeting where subjects like cyber security
and tax filing process will be discussed. Event planned during April last week or May
first week
YUVAJANA SAKHYAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2021)
Vice-President Mr. Shiju Mathew
(647) 896-4181
Secretary Mr. Jojo George Mathew
(647) 673-7346
Joint Secretary Mrs. Mary Kuriakose
(647) 852-8832
Treasurer Mr. Thomas Baby
(647) 687-8847
Auditor Mr. Tom C Thomas
(647) 834-3292
Mr. Arun Reji Alex
Mr. Roby Kochunni
Committee Members Mrs. Lincy Titus
Mr. Roney Varghese
Mrs. Rachel Ninan
Mrs. Julie Mathew
Mr. Robin Thomas
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CHOIR
26th Mar Thoma Choir Festival (Virtual) is scheduled on
10th April in Chicago@ 6pm EST
CHOIR COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2021
Secretary Mr. Alexander P Alexander
Treasurer Mr. Tom C. Thomas
Choir Leader Dr. Bapu Cherian
Assistant choir Leader Mrs. Liz Kochummen
Assistant choir Leader Ms. Amala Regi Alexander
Mr. Thomas Baby
Mr.Sunil Sam Koshy
Mr. Mathew C. Samuel
Committee Members
Mrs. Omana Joseph
Mrs. Lini Mathew
Ms. Joan George
Auditor Mr.Johnson Jacob
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
Programs held last quarter
Date & Time Subject
Covid -19 available vaccine and it's benefits by DR. Rajesh Rajandran
January 14th 2021 @5pm from UK
Cyber Fraud prevention and security by Skaria Alexander & Sermon
February 11th 2021@5pm from P.T. Philip (CMTC)
March 11th 2021@5pm Message by Rev. Moncy Varughese (St. Mathews MarThoma Church)
Maundy Thursday Holly Communion for Seniors @ 10.30am
May 13th & June 10th 2021 Seniors Meeting @5 pm
God is our refugeSeniors Meeting
and strenght,a @5pm
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Mr. Praveen Varghese Cherian,
Mrs. Princy Praveen Cherian
& Ethan Cherian Praveen
Address
259 Downsview Park Blvd
Toronto ON M3K0B5
Mother Parish of Praveen: St.Paul's Mar Thoma
Church, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
Mother Parish of Princy: Ahmedabad Mar Thoma
Church, Behrampura,Ahmedabad
Mr. Binil Zachariah & Mrs.Reni Thomas
Address
30 Denton Ave.
Scarborough ON M1L4P2.
Mother Parish of Binil: Pazhavangadikara
Immanuel Mar Thoma Church,Ranny
Mother Parish of Reni: St. James Mar Thoma
Church, Ulhasnagar, Mumbai
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ISLA ELLEN THOMAS daughter of Liby
Thomas & Trista Thomas
Baptism held on March 20th 2021
OLIVIA MARIA GEORGE daughter of
Sundeep George & Mary Mathew
Baptism held on March 21st 2021
Birth of baby girl ELIZABETH JACOB daughter of Jacob Varghese and Liji Susan Jacob
on 11th February 2021
Birth of baby girl ANAYA RACHEL ANUP daughter of Anup Varghese and Mercy
Thomas on 28th February 2021
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Mr Kunjukunju Pappachan
369 Busato Drive
L4A 4V1
Stouffville
House warming held on 25th Feb 2021
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Obituary
Mr. SAMUEL PHILIP (Thampy) January 15, 1939 - February 24, 2021
S.Philip uncle was one of the founding members of the Canadian Mar Thoma
Church. He was married to Late Mrs.Mary Philip.He was a loving father to
Charles Philip and Late Alexander Philip and blessed with in-laws Sherry and
Elaine and grandchildren Samuel,Mary,Esther and Ruth. He held several
Executive positions in the Church and generously supported the church community
and other people in need. CMTC thankfully remembers uncle’s blessed life and
express our profound grief and condolences to the family of S.Philip uncle.
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Message from the Secretary Desk
Greetings to all in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The world is still going through the hardships caused by Covid. The development of several
vaccines and the vaccination drives raises our expectation of controlling the spread of this
pandemic.
I am also relieved to see the gradual easing of restrictions across the province and hope more
members can attend the church services and activities in person in the upcoming months.
We are in the Passion Week and remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for our
sins. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a great hope for all of us that these
difficult times too shall pass and we all will have a brighter tomorrow.
CMTC families were in deep grief following the sad demise of our beloved S.Philip uncle on
February 24th , 2021.Uncle was one of the founding members of our church and generously
contributed his time and wealth for the growth of our church. He also served the church in
various executive positions and we are grateful for the leadership uncle provided to our church
all these years. I thank God for his blessed life and express our heartfelt condolences to the
family members.
On a personal note, I am humbled to take up the position as the new Secretary of The Canadian
Mar Thoma Church. I praise and thank God for this blessing and express my sincere gratitude
to all of you for considering me for this position. I request your continuous prayers, support
and guidance in carrying out my new responsibilities.
I thank our outgoing Secretary Lijo Mathai and the executive committee for organizing various
programs during these unprecedented times and implementing online alternatives to ensure the
smooth conduct of Sunday school classes, weekly prayers and worship services of the church.
Our Vicar Sunil Achen’s sterling leadership and his Christ centered life principles and vision
helped our church to grow abundantly in faith and God’s grace. Achen always took special care
to reach out and provide needed care and fellowship to the sick and to those who were
undergoing stress and loneliness especially during these pandemic times.
We are all disheartened to hear by this time that starting May 1 st, Achen is moving from our
church to Thalavady Padinjarekkara MarThoma Church in Kerala.We will miss Achen’s Holy
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Communion services that always gave us a divine experience,through his heavenly voice and
powerful speeches blended with touching songs.
Thank you Achen, Misty Kochamma, Asisha and Abhiroop for your love and blessed ministry
in our church. On behalf of CMTC members, I wish Achen all the best and May God continues
His grace and use Achen and family for His glory in the new place as well.
Rev.Roji Mathews Abraham is appointed as our new vicar.Achen and family is expected to join
us as soon the visa processing procedures are completed back in India.
Church sub organizations are planning various programs for the rest of the year. On behalf of
the executive committee, I request your support and participation in all the programs as you
have done in previous years.
Wishing you and family a Blessed Happy Easter and a fun filled Spring Season.
Thanks & Regards,
Robin V. Thomas
Parish Secretary
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OUR VICAR AND FAMILY
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2021
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The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,
the desert shall rejoice and blossom;
like the crocus 2it shall blossom abundantly,
and rejoice with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
the majesty of our God
Isaiah 35:1-2
REV. SUNIL MATHEW, VICAR & PRESIDENT
THE CANADIAN MARTHOMA CHURCH TORONTO
159 SANDIFORD DRIVE
WHITCHURCH- STOUFFVILLE
ON L4A 0Y2
WWW.MARTHOMA.CA
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