Monthly Newsletter
September - 2024
CONTENTS
1. Worship Service Schedule
2. Vicar's Message
3. Events and Announcements
4. Parish Events for the Month of September
5. Birthdays and Anniversaries
6. Committee and Sub-Committee Members Directory
Rev. Jobin John
222 Holt Drive
Pearl River, NY - 10965
+1 (845) 715 - 2347 / [email protected]
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1. Worship Service Schedule
Date
Worship Type
Time
01 - September --- --- Holy Communion in Malayalam --- 10:30AM
08 - September --- --- Praise and Worship Service in English --- 10:30AM
15 - September --- --- Holy Communion in Malayalam --- 10:30AM
22 - September --- --- Holy Communion in English --- 10:30AM
29 - September --- --- Holy Communion in Malayalam --- 10:30AM
Date
Lessons
Epistle
Gospel
01 - September
Prov 4:1-11
Rom 11:33-36
John 14:5-14
1Cor 1:18-25
08 - September
Ruth 4:1-12
Gal 3:26-29
Luke 8:1-3
Acts 16:11-15
15 - September
Gen 48:1-22
2Tim 4:1-8
Luke 2:25-38
Phil 2:12-18
22 - September
Exod 12:21-28
1Cor 11:23-30
Matt 26:26-29
Acts 2:42-47
29 - September
Prov 30:4-9
Eph 3:14-21
Matt 6:5-15
Acts 12:1-12
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2. Vicar's Message
Message for the month of September
Dear Bethany Family,
As we enter September, we are blessed with many opportunities to reflect on our faith, celebrate
our traditions, and deepen our connection with God. This month, we observe Education Sunday,
Sevika Sanghom Day, celebrate Onam, pay tribute to our senior citizens, and renew our
commitment to prayer.
Education is a divine gift, guiding us towards truth. On Education Sunday, we recognise the
importance of learning, both academically and spiritually. Proverbs 9:10 reminds us, "The fear of
the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Let us pursue knowledge that brings us closer to God.
We also celebrate Sevika Sanghom, acknowledging women's vital role in the church. They
exemplify the Proverbs 31 woman, nurturing the church with love and dedication.
Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, reminds us of the importance of unity and generosity, while
Senior Citizens' Day offers a chance to honour our elders' wisdom and faith.
Finally, September invites us to deepen our prayer life, aligning our hearts with God's will.
As we journey through this month, let us embrace the opportunities to learn, witness, celebrate, honour, and
pray. May these practices draw us closer to God and strengthen our faith community.
In Christ’s love,
Jobin John Achen
jobinkcd@gmail.com
845 715 2347
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3. Events and Announcements
Sunday School
Senior Citizens Meeting
Edavaka Mission and Sevika Sangham
Couples Corner
2024 Up Coming Events (Parish and Diocesan)
1. JCCR Bible Convention on
Saturday, September 7
@ 6:30PM
2. Sunday School Resume for '24-'25 on
Sunday, September 8
3. Sevika Sangham Pothichorru Sale on
Sunday, September 15
4. Marthoma Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom Couples Conference on
Saturday, September 21
5. Onam Celebration on
Sunday, September 22
after service
6. Bethany Senior Citizen Day on
Sunday, September 29
7. Church Convention from
Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20
8. Bethany Thanksgiving Celebration om
Sunday, December 1
9. Bethany Christmas Carol House Visit -
December 7,8,14 and 15
10. Bethany Annual Christmas Program -
December 21 @ 5PM
11. Bethany Christmas Day Service -
December 25 @ 10:30AM
12. Bethany Watch Night Service -
December 31 @ 10PM
Sunday School Assembly meets every Sunday at 9:00AM in the Parish Hall followed by Sunday School at 9:30AM
in the Main Hall, starting Sept 8. All students are encouraged to participate in the assembly and class will follow
assembly. For more information, please contact Dr. Jincy Daniel.
Senior Citizens meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11 at 10AM. For more information, please
contact Coordinator: Mr. K. V. Mathew.
Edvaka Mission & Sevika Sangham monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 03 at 10AM. For more
information, please contact Mr. Jose George / Mrs. Asha Oommen respectively.
Couples Corner Fellowship will resume on Saturday, Sep 28 at 6PM (location TBD). For more information,
please contact Mr. John Alex.
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4. Parish Events for the Month of September
S.No
Event
Date Time
1. Edavaka Mission and Sevika Sangham Meeting 03 - September 10:00AM
2. Youth Meeting with Rev. Jason Achen 07 - September 10:30AM
3. JCCR Bible Convention 07 - September 06:30PM
4. Senior Citizens Meeting 11 - September 10:00AM
5. Sevika Sangham Pothichorru Sale 15 - September TBD
6. Marthoma Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom Couples Conference 21 - September 09:15AM
7. Soup Angels in Nyack (17 South Broadway, Nyack, NY) 25 - September 04:30PM
8. Couples Corner 28 - September 06:00PM
9. Bethany Senior Citizen Day 29 - September TBD
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5. Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthday
Name
Birthday
Name
Sep 1
Reny Rajan Daniel
Sep 20
Jose P George
Sep 5
Jebu Alexander
Sep 21
Susan T Alex
Sep 8
Aria Mary Jacob
Sep 21
Christina Endanattu
Sep 8
Anish Mathew
Sep 25
Rosamma Thomas
Sep 9
Nathan Roy
Sep 25
Santhamma Alexander
Sep 9 Lejoe Endanattu
Sep 25 Siji George
Sep 14
Siby Joseph Sam
Sep 26
Liby Mathew
Sep 14
Pritty Thomas
Sep 26
Joshua Jacob
Sep 15
Shiny Abraham
Sep 27
Soolu Thomas
Sep 16
Annie Jacob
Sep 28
Rev Dr. Moni Mathew
Sep 19
Bency Varghese
Sep 29
Zara M Pulipati
Anniversary
Name
Anniversary
Name
Sep 02
Sanil Daniel & Jincy Daniel
Sep 09
Rev Jobin John & Alvy Vincent
Sep 03
Pulikkottu K Jacob & Annamma Jacob
Sep 12
Lijo Varghese & Anju Varghese
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6. Committee and Sub-Committee Members Directory
S.No
Position
Name
Contact
1.
Vicar
Rev. Jobin John
845-715-2347
2.
Vice President
Mr. Sam Jacob
203-918-9182
3.
Secretary
Dr. Sajjan Daniel
845-429-0623
4.
Trustee (Finance)
Mr. Joseph P. Mathew
845-405-6195
5.
Trustee (Acccounts)
Mr. Robin Jacob
646-512-1984
6.
Assembly Member
Mr. Sanil Daniel
845-893-5786
7.
Assembly Member
Rev. Dr. Moni Mathew
845-389-6180
8.
Mandalam Member
Mr. Biju Mathew
508-287-2297
9.
Lay leader (English)
Mr. Don Sam
201-699-3982
10.
Lay Leader (Malayalam)
Mr. George P. Kuruvilla
845-893-5135
11.
Sunday School
Dr. Jincy Daniel
281-723-8778
12.
Youth Fellowship
Mr. Shane Daniel
845-270-5045
13.
Malayalam Choir
Mr. John Mathew
845-365-8289
14.
English Choir
Mrs. Divya Mathew
845-270-5484
15.
Prayer Group A
Mr. Samkutty O. George
201-699-3972
16.
Prayer Group B
Mrs. Shiny Abraham
845-680-6555
17.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
Mr. Bobby Mathew
845-981-9248
18.
Sevika Sangham
Mrs. Asha Oommen
845-323-3127
19.
Edavaka Mission
Mr. Jose George
914-282-0422
20.
Sr. Citizen
Mr. K.V Mathew
845-709-1160
21.
Couple's Corner
Mr. John Alex
845-729-7789
22.
Auditor
Mr. Roy Sam
347-707-2204
23.
Auditor
Mr. Shawn George Sam
201-699-3977
24.
Program & Event Coordinator*
Mr. Kim Mathew
516-343-1006
25.
Communication & Social Media Coordinator*
Mrs. Merin Jacob
914-260-4610
26.
Audio & Visual Coordinator*
Mr. Anoop Mathew
914-255-3814
* Sub Committee Member
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