Carmel MTC, Boston

  The Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius visited Carmel MTC, Boston from Saturday, September 20 to Monday, September 22, 2014. Thirumeni led the Holy Communion Service and the First Communion Dedication Service on Sunday, September 21st. There were five first communicants. The first communicants, the altar boys, and covenant girls received certificates and badges from Thirumeni. Right after the Service,
the whole parishioners participated in the felicitation program to honor our Diocesan Bishop who completed 25 years in Episcopal ministry. Dr. Isaac Madathil lead the opening prayer, then the Vicar gave introductory remarks, followed by a felicitation speech by Dr. George Abraham, the Vice-President of CMTC. A parish gift for Thirumeni’s project was given by trustee Mrs. Sheena Simon. Then, Thirumeni cut the cake, and then shared the Vision and Mission of the Diocese. Thirumeni shared his humble beginning in the church as a clergy from a remote village near Kollam. By God’s grace, the church entrusted more responsibilities as Bishop. Thirumeni appreciated the parish and their prayers and encouragement. The program concluded with a word of prayer by Mrs. Neethu Preetham. After the love feast, as part of the Diocesan Go- Green Project, Thirumeni planted trees to acknowledge churches’ ecological concerns. A special meeting with the forthcoming leadership conference committee conveners meeting was also arranged, where Thirumeni reviewed its preparations and program.