The Parish Wishes You A Blessed Year Ahead. God Bless You

For I know the plans I have for you,"
THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC

Volume 07 / Edition 01 / January 2016
declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11
THE PARISH WISHES YOU

A BLESSED YEAR AHEAD.
GOD BLESS YOU.
www.perthmarthoma.org.au
admin@perthmarthoma.org.au
Thank God profoundly for the life and witness of Rt Rev. Dr

Zacharias Mar Theophilus, Suragan Metropolitan; may his soul
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rest in peace and rise in glory and may his memory be eternal.
PARISH MESSENGER
FROM THE VICARS DESK

Dearly beloved in Christ
If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not,you can cut it down(Luke 13:9)
Happy New Year! An eventful 2015 has gone by, we have stepped into the new year.
Rather, God has granted us another year to exist in His vineyard.It is not by our
merit, but by His grace. The Christians in Kerala is the only community which has
spread around the world. It is not spread by itself but God has scattered us to be His
witnesses in the entire world and to all nations and people. Some times we take it as
granted that it is because of our merit and ability that we are in the positions what we
are now. I believe God has a purpose in scattering the Kerala Christians in the entire
world. God has his own purpose and expectations from His people. We should never
forget the purpose and expectation that God has from each one of us. God has a
purpose when he is born in this world, which is to save the human being from the
sin. Similarly, God has a purpose in us. That purpose is to abide in Jesus to bear
fruit.
The man in the above mentioned parable selected his vineyard to plant a fig tree. He
took care of the vineyard and fertilised it every year. Usually, a fig tree is planted on
the way side, but this man decided to give this tree a unique and special place. He
liked the tree very much and therefore he came frequently to see it and expected it to
bear fruit at the right time. Though three years was more than sucient for the tree
bear fruit, the man was disappointed in not seeing the expected result. So he
ponders about cutting it down and saving the soil. The caretaker convinced the man
to give it one more year,to dig around the tree, to manure it, and to allow the tree to
grow and bear fruit. Thereby, we see that though the judgement for the tree is
certain, grace is shown in extending its time.
Our creator God is granting us another year to yield the Usually, a fig tree is
expected fruits. Gods expectation of the parish is His planted on the way side,
but this man decided to
expectation from each family, and member, as we are give this tree a unique
intrinsically set to form the body of Christ. Think of the love and special place.
and care God is giving to each one of us. We are accountable
for all the blessings and privileges God has given. We are
called to be mindful of Gods expectation about us, and be
faithful stewards in handling the time, talents, wealth and
our very life.
With prayers.
Biju Achen
CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date
03 Jan 2016
(Malayalam)
1st Lesson
Theme
Divine Revelation
for Salvation
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Exo. 3:1-17
Acts.
16:6-10
Acts.
26:19-23
Deut.7:1-11
1 Pet.
Eph. 5:15-21
1:13-19
Prayer
Group
Fremantle
Joondalup &
North of
River
(combined)
10 Jan 2015
(English)
Be Holy
17 Jan 2015
(Malayalam)
One Body and One

Hos. 11:1-11
Baptism
Eph. 4:1-7
1 Cor.
12:14-20
Canning
Vale
24 Jan 2015
(English)
United in Christs
Love
Deut. 4:1-10
1 Cor.
1:10-18
Eph. 3:1-7
Willetton
31 Jan 2015
(Worship
Service)
Lord: Worthy of
Adoration
Exo. 15:1-18
Rev. 7:9-12
Phil. 2:1-11
Youth
Fellowship
Isa. 58:1-14
Rom. 2:1-10
2 Cor.
5:16-21
Murdoch
07 Feb 2016 Lent: Time of

(Malayalam) Redemption
AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS - January 2016

Area Prayer Group
Canning Vale
Date & Time
Venue (residence of)
Representative
No prayer meeting
Mr Cibu Jacob
Fremantle
TBC
TBC
Mr Aby Mathew
Joondalup
TBC
TBC
Mr Soney Titus
Murdoch
TBC
TBC
Mr Kurian Parayil
North of River
TBC
TBC
Mrs Binsu Abraham
No prayer meeting
Mr Mathews Philip
Willetton
SERVICES
MONTHLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DATE
SUNDAY SCHOOL
HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
03 January 2016
Closed
08:00AM - Malayalam Service
10 January 2016
Closed
08:00AM - English Service
17 January 2016
Closed
24 January 2016
Closed
08:00AM - English Service
31 January 2016
Closed
08:00AM - Worship Service
07 February 2016
08:00AM
PRAYER POINTS
Thank God for the life and witness of Rt Rev. Dr Zacharias Mar
Theophilus, Suffragan Metropolitan;
Pray for Your guidance, wisdom and finances as we embark on
proposals for buying a plot to build a worship place;
Pray for the families who are affected by the recent job redundancies
and Lord bless their efforts in seeking employment;
Pray all the families and members on holidays and preparing for their
return journey;
Pray for Almightys abundant blessing in the new year;
Pray for all our children preparing for returning to school and
university. Pray that His abundant mercy and wisdom be bestowed on
our children;
Pray that the new year will be a blessing for the Parish and for its
members; and
Pray for the young families in our Parish and the recently married
couples.
SERVICES
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Youth Fellowship meets fourth Saturdays of every month at 04:00pm 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 Sujin Soloman
(youth@perthmarthoma.org.au).
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion
Service. Contact: Mrs Babbin Mathews or Mrs Sheba Thomas for further
details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au) or visit the Sunday School
website (www.school.perthmarthoma.org.au).
EDAVAKA MISSION
Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month.
An intercessory prayer is held on first Friday of every month at the

residence of a parish member. For further details, please contact Mr Joji
Varghese.
PARISH CHOIR
Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion
Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr
Abraham Kurien (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 J Retnarajan.
SEVIKA SANGHAM
Sevika Sangham meets once every month after the Sunday service.
Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the

Sevika Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Aswathy Joji
(sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).
MINISTRIES
KIDS ONLY
R
OU
L
O
ME
KIDS ONLY
BIRTHDAY - January 2016

Toms M John (1 January)
Reji John (1 January)
Emil Alex Kurian (2 January)
Dr Mary Binsu Abraham (3 January)
Dr. Abu Abraham (4 January)
Beena George (5 January)
Philips Cherukara Thomas (5 January)
Bibu C Thomas (7 January)
Divna Rose Thomas (7 January)
Dr C J John (8 January)
Annie Thomas (9 January)
Thomas Mathew (10 January)
Bijoe Thomas Verghese (10 January)
Alina Mercy Alex (10 January)
Rijo George Cherian (11 January)
Viji Oommen (12 January)
Christy Tom Philip (14 January)
Omana Thomas (14 January)

Ashwin Vijay (15 January)
Alisha Benz (15 January)
Jolly Mathews Philip (16 January)
Riya Roy (18 January)
Anila Benz (18 January)
Basia Anna Reji (20 January)
Sheeba Thomas (21 January)
Nimi V Mammen (24 January)
Shania Ann Alex (26 January)
Philip Mathew (26 January)
Rino jacob Chirakkattu (28 January)
Mary Oommen (28 January)
George Thomas (29 January)
Evan Johnson (30 January)
Dr. John Zachariah (30 January)
Abraham Chacko (31 January)
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!!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - January 2016

Shibu Mathew & Sheeba Mathew (1 January) Dr. Thomas T Kurien & Dr. Ansu Abraham
Roy Thomas & Jaya Mathew (1 January)
(16 January)
Shyju Thomas & Gimcy Rachel George (2
Aby Mathew & Elizabeth John (19 January)
January)
Anil George & Ann George (20 January)
Gijohn George & Shushana Gijohn George (6 Babu Philip & Roopa Babu (20 January)
January)
Joe Philip & Sunila Vejagaran (23 January)
Mathews Jacob & Alice Jacob (11 January)
Dr Vijay Lazar & Dr Lekha George (29
Stanly John & Sherin Stanly (12 January)
January)
Christy Tom Philip & Beena George (15
Deepu Abraham & Sally Deepu Abraham (31
January)
January)
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 CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
GREETINGS
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
ACCOUNT DETAILS
PARISH BUILDING
FUND
ACCOUNT DETAILS
the National Australia Bank
BSB - 086 136
BSB - 086 136
PARISH GIFT FUND

ACCOUNT DETAILS
BSB - 086 136
Account# - 865 285 498 Account# - 195 940 763 Account# - 848 646 298
preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.
For more information, please contact

Rev Biju George
(Vicar)
Mob: 0406 485 240
Landline: 08 6161 6797
email:
vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au
Mr Sam Koshy
(Secretary)
Mob: 0406 689 139
email:
Webmaster
email:
secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au
The Mar Thoma Parish Perth, P.O. Box 3104, Shelley, WA 6148
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THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INC