Long Island Mar Thoma Church

The Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosious Episcopa visited the Long Island Parish on Sunday, July 31 2011 and celebrated the Holy Communion Service and inaugurated the one year Silver jubilee programme of the
church.

Bishop Johncy Itty was the co-celebrant in the service. There were 14 first communicants. After the Holy Communion service the 24th parish day was celebrated and it was also an occasion for the inauguration of Silver Jubilee year.

Theodosious Thirumeni inaugurated the jubilee celebration by lighting the lamps and encouraged the parish to celebrate a meaningful Jubilee. Bishop Johncy Itty delivered the felicitation message and inaugurated the silver jubilee charity fund this fund is to be utilized for mission purposes in India and America.

During the function the silver jubilee souvenir fund was also inaugurated and it was done by Rev. K. E. Geevarghese, the Diocesan Secretary. Mr. Reji Mathew, the vice president of the parish welcomed the guests, the parish secretary Mr. Mathew K. Thomas presented the parish report. Rev. A. B. Binu delivered the
presidential address.

Mr. K. V. Thomas, the general convener of jubilee celebration presented the one year jubilee programme. Dr. Ronny Jacob gave the vote of thanks. The prayer was led by Mrs. Mariamma Mathew and Mr. Samuel Chacko. The meeting was
concluded by a community feast.
Rev. A. B. Binu
Vicar