Edition 56 / June 2013

PA RISH M ESSENGER
The Mar Thoma Parish Perth

God the Source of Wisdom

For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6)

MESSAGE FROM OUR VICAR

His Unchanging Love

may not close, but it does, and we lose our jobs. We pray that our marriage will hold, but it falls apart and in pain we go our separate ways. These are bigger issues than loss keys, and prayer fails. It is then we fall back on the one unchanging guarantee of Gods love, the cross of Christ. He does love us, no matter what I have friends who believe that God nds happens in the variables of life, because them a place in the parking lot, that he he died for us. recovers lost keys, or that he keeps them from unking a course. They pray and it We love him, not because of recovered is done. keys, because in the cross he has reclaimed us as his own. This is the God has put no limits on what we can measure of His love. pray for, it is true. Am who am I to bother God with such prayer who am I See what love Father has given us that to think my friends a bit nave? Maybe we should be called children of God; and they are right? In any event, when they so we are. (1 John 3:1) nd their keys, they thank God. And May our good God bless you all, thats enough. Some say that thou their endless love hast won By deeds for them which I may not believe Thou ever didst, or every wildest done; What matter, so they love thee? They receive Eternal more than the poor loom and wheel Or their invention ever wove and spun I love thee, for I must, thine all from head to heel He is after all the giver of all good. With prayerful regards, Recovering ones keys may not be a major good, compared with Christ dying Mothy Achen on a cross to redeem the world. But even the so-called trivia of life are part of his great package of blessings. If the keys are lost and never found, however hard one prays, the truly wonderful gift, the gift of forgiveness and life with him, is not lost. We pray that our friend will arrive safely at his destination, but there is an accident and he is killed. We pray that the plant

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CHURCH SERVICE & AREA ACOLYTES

Date 02 Jun 2013 (Malayalam) 09 Jun 2013 (English) 16 Jun 2013 (Malayalam) 23 Jun 2013 (English) Theme Student Sunday-God the Source of Wisdom Environmental Sunday:Gods creation that has to be Beginning of the Fast of the Apostles. Apostolicity of the Holy Church 1st Lesson Proverbs 2:1-12 Leviticus 25:8-25 Jeremiah 1:1-12 Exodus 3:1-15 Jonah 4:1-11 Genesis 14:14-24 Leviticus 8:1-14 2Kings 4:1-7 Amos 4:1-9 2nd Lesson James 3:13-18 Revelation 22:1-7 Hebrews 10:32-39 Acts of the Apostles 2:37-47 Acts of the Apostles 10:9-23 Acts of the Apostles 5:1-15 1Peter 5:1-11 Revelation 2:8-11 James 2:1-13 Epistle Romans 11:33-36 Romans 8:18-25 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 1 Corinthians 10:1-6 Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43 Acts of the Apostles 20:27-35 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Hebrews 3:1-6 1Timothy 6:17-22 Prayer Group Willetton

Murdoch

Fremantle

Joondalup & North of River

30 Jun 2013 Universality of the Gospel (Worship Service) 07 July 2013 (Malayalam) 14 July 2013 (English) 21 July 2013 (Malayalam) 28 July 2013 (English) Tithe Offering SundayStewardship of Finance Priests: Stewards of the Divine Ministry Kingdom of God - the Mystery Luxury and extravagance:Hindrance to the Kingdom of God

Yuvajana Sakhyam

Canning Vale

Willetton

Murdoch

Fremantle

Haikala: H a ik a la is t h e m a in c o n g r e g a t io h a ll . I n t h nal e a n c ie n t Eastern t r a d it io n , the congr eg throughou t t h e w o r s a t io n s t o o d h ip . N o w t h are pews p ere r o v id e d in m o s t p la c es.

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NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH MINISTRIES

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Youth Fellowship meets third Saturdays of every month at 03:00pm 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 Vitty Jacob (youth@perthmarthoma.org.au). SUNDAY SCHOOL Regular Sunday School on all Sundays before the Holy Communion Service. Contact: Mr Ninan Thomas or Mrs Babbin Mathews for further details (sunday-school@perthmarthoma.org.au). EDAVAKA MISSION Edavaka Mission meets at the residence of a parish member every month. For further details, please contact Mr Solomon Jacob.

PARISH CHOIR Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion Service at Murdoch Worship Centre. For further details please contact Mr. Ginsu Ninan (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 Retnarajan. SEVIKA SANGHAM Sevika Sangham meets once every two month at the residence of a parish member. Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the Sevika Sangham. For further details, please contact Mrs Mary John (sevika@perthmarthoma.org.au).

FOR YOUR PRAYER

Pray for our Parish, Vicar and the members; Pray for the Parish Harvest Festival to be held on 3rd June, 2013; Pray for all our Parish Organisations and for all their activities; Pray for our Sunday School kids and teachers; Pray for this nation and its government; Pray for world peace and for all war torn countries; and Pray for the youth of our parish for them to have a blessed and God fearing future.

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AREA PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS

Area Prayer Group Canning Vale Fremantle Joondalup Murdoch North of River Willetton Date & Time 03rd June, 6:00PM TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Venue (residence of) Mr Cibu Thomas Jacob TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Representative Contact Vicar Mr Anish Varghese Mr Binu Jacob Mr Shaji Mathews Mr Joji Varghese Mr Benny K David

BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAYS JUNE 2013
Shushana Gijohn George (1 June) Dr. Jinu Mary Eappen (2 June) Gijohn George (4 June) Renu Bibu Thomas (7 June) Varughese Komattu Mathews (8 June) Evelin Aby Mathew (11 June) Dhanya Rajesh (12 June) Davis Renchi Mathews (14 June) Samuel Francis (15 June) Parukkuty Raman (17 June) Keerthi Mathew (21 June) Betty Jocelyn Jose (24 June) Anushka Liza Philip (26 June) Sosamma Varghese (27 June) Jermy Koshy (27 June) Dr Ann Kochiyil Abraham (29 June) Molly Komattu Mathews (30 June)
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!! 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 THE CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY JUNE 2013

Anish Thomas Varghese & Betty Jocelyn Jose (14 June) Viji Oommen & Shiney Thomas (19 June) Dr Roy Varghese & Dr Ann Abraham (20 June)

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EVENTS - JUNE 2013

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Malayalam Service Holy Communion Service every rst and third Sundays at 09.30 am. English Service Holy Communion Service every second and fourth Sundays at 09.30 am and Divine Worship Service on other Sundays at 09.30 am. Special thanksgiving prayers will conducted for birthday and wedding anniversaries during the communion services. The Bible study, on the Gospel according to Mathew lead by our Vicar, starts at 08:00am every Sunday.

PARISH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL 2013

Date: Monday, 3rd June 2013 Time:10:00AM - 1:30PM Venue:Kardinya Community Centre , Prescott Drive , Kardinya Main programs include Indian Food, Bombay Auction, Fete & Sale, Malaysian Food,Face Painting,Bouncy Castle, Games & Rafe. Request your Prayers and presence. Come and experience the Great Fellowship.

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LITTLE HANDS
QUIZ NO. 0007
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Which sea did the Israelites cross through to escape the Egyptians? What is more difcult than a camel going through the eye of a needle? For how many years did the Israelites wander in the wilderness? What does a good tree bring forth? Which small body part can boast of great things? What was the name of Abrahams rst wife? What did God do on the seventh day, after he had nished creating everything? On what day did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit? At the Last Supper, what items of food and drink did Jesus give thanks for? When Jesus was in the wilderness, what was he tempted to turn into loaves of bread?

Please email your answers to admin@perthmarthoma.org.au. Please do so with your parents permission. (The winners and the answers will be published in the following months newsletter)

Winners of Quiz No. 0006 Shradha Mariam Shibu took the rst place with maximum correct answers. Congrats to all who participated.

Answers of Quiz No. 0006 1. Long hair (Jdg 16:17) 2. Egypt (Exo 13:3) 3. An angel (Dan 3:28) 4. Dipped his coat in the blood of a goat (Gen 37:31) 5. Fig (Gen 3:7) 6. The devil (John 8:44) 7. Tower of Babel (Gen 11:4,9) 8. The Lords Prayer (Matt 6:9) 9. Abraham (Gen 17:5) 10. Assaulting (Gen 39:12-20)

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A LENS VIEW OF OUR PARISH DAY 2013

MESSENGER NOTES
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PARISH BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS the Commonwealth bank

BSB 086 136 865 285 498 Account# -

preferred transaction mode is electronic transfer to the Parish account.

For more information, please contact Rev Mothy Varkey (Vicar) Mob: 0426 283 829 Landline: 08 6161 6797 email: vicar@perthmarthoma.org.au Mr Christy Tom (Secretary) Mob: 0431 479 134 email: secretary@perthmarthoma.org.au Webmaster email: admin@perthmarthoma.org.au

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