Episcopal Visit to North Bombay Mar Thoma Parish, Mulund
The Mumbai Diocesan Episcopa Rt Rev. DrGeevarghese Mar Theodosius visited the North Bombay Mar Thoma Parish, Mulund on 09th and 10th, December 2017.
It is always a great honour and joy to have our beloved Thirumeni in our midst. Having him around for the entire weekend was definitely an added bonus, we thoroughly appreciate him taking time out for us. The insight and acumen he brings to any forum makes the whole interaction and program meaningful.
Saturday, 09th December
Holy Communion Service for Senior Citizens
December 09th was the 28th Episcopal Consecration Day of Thirumeni. His Lordship celebrated Holy Communion at 8.30am. It was well attended by Senior citizens from different parts of the Diocese including Pune and Gujarat. Communion was served at the stilt area of the church for some senior members who were unable to climb the church stairs.Senior Citizens of the Mulund Parish led the Choir during the Qurbana.
28th Episcopal Consecration Day of Thirumeni
As a gesture of our delight for his commitment to the ministry, there was cake cutting and felicitation meeting after the Holy Communion service. After Rev. A. T. Zachariah’s felicitation, Bishop’s Secretary Rev. Joel Samuel Thomas and Diocesan Treasurer Mr. P. K. Achenkunju presented a memento to Thirumeni.
Representing the Sabha Council, Rev. Eapen Abraham felicitated Thirumeni and Sabha Council members from Mumbai Diocese Dr. Roy John Mathew and Mrs. Ani Koshy presented a bouquet. Diocesan MTVEA vice president
Rev. Shibu P. Varghese felicitated Thirumeni and MTVEA office bearers presented a bouquet.
Diocesan Senior Citizen Fellowship Office bearers felicitated Thirumeni with a shawl. Thirumeni gave the reply speech.
Releasing of Marathi Ordinary Worship Book.
Bishop’s Secretary Rev.Joel Samuel Thomas introduced the Marathi Ordinary Worship Book (Marathi Parasyaradhana Kramam). Thirumeni released it by giving a copy to Rev. Eapen Abraham.
Releasing of Diocesan Convention Book Mark cum Prayer Card
Diocesan MTVEA Secretary Mr. Raju Iype introduced the Diocesan Convention Book Mark cum Prayer Card. Thirumeni released it by giving a copy to Mr.K.S.Varghese, Treasurer of Diocesan Senior Citizen Fellowship.
Releasing of Navjeevan Calendar
Rev. Binoy J Thomas introduced the Navjeevan Calender 2018. Thirumeni released it by giving a copy to Rev. K. K. Kuruvilla, Pimpri MTC.
Inauguration of Navjeevan Christmas Cake Sale
Thirumeni inaugurated the Navjeevan Christmas cake sale by giving the first cake to Mr.V.T.Koshy, Trustee of Mulund MTC.
One Day Study Conference
A one day study conference was jointly organized by Senior Citizens Fellowship, MTVEA and the Study forum of the Diocese. Rev. A. T. Zachariah led the pre-lunch Session on Spirituality in the context of Religious Fundamentalism and Communalism and Rev. Sabu Koshy led the post lunch session on The Royal Court Verdict. Both the sessions were thought provoking and enlightening. Both the sessions were well attended.
Meeting with the First Communicants and Parents
19 First Communicants and Parents had a very meaningful interaction with Thirumeni from 4.30 to 5.45 pm. Thirumeni explained about the Faith and Practices of the Mar Thoma Church and clarified their doubts and answered their questions.
Sunday, 10th December
First Holy Communion to 19 Children
Thirumeni celebrated Holy Communion at 8.30am. During the Communion service 19 children received Holy Communion for the first time.
47th Parish Day
Thirumeni was the chief guest for the 47th Parish Day of North Bombay Mar Thoma Parish, Mulund.
The Parish day was celebrated with the following programmes:
- Honoring the Senior Most Member of the parish
“A gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.” –Proverbs 16:31
Senior most member Mr. P. M. G. Varghese was honored with a shawl by Thirumeni.
- Honoring Senior Citizen members who have completed 65 years this year
Growing old is inevitable. But as our seniors age, we pray they grow in grace. All the seniors who have completed 65 years this year, were felicitated by the Parishioners and Thirumeni honored them with a shawl.
- Sermon Notes Prize
One of the most important lessons in life is Listening. Most hear, few listen. To instill this value in the growing generations, the Sermon Notes exercise was executed, 20 children keenly listened to the sermons of our Achen each Sunday and prepared notes. This habit is definitely going to take them places. Great applaud to them!
- Website Launching
We have to keep pace with the growing world around us. Technological advancements have paved their way into our lives to an unimaginable extent.
And when it was time to take our church to the virtual world level, our Thirumeni graciously teamed with us to launch our Church website that will now provide all necessary information of our church, our activities and events, to all across, making it accessible to many without any limitations.
Do visit us on: www.mulundmarthoma.church
Rev. Eapen Abraham
Vicar
