Announcements – March 17, 2024
Videocasts
- Sermon Link – Jesus Christ who stops at human cries (Rev. Santhosh Varughese)
Condolences
- Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolence at the sad demise of our former member Mrs. Mary (Kunjumary) Abraham, mother of our member Mrs. Ranjini John and sister of our member Mr. Jacob Thomas (Roseville) on Monday, March 11th in Kerala. Funeral service was held on Wednesday. May our Almighty Lord grant the family strength and comfort them with His peace.
Kalpanas/Circulars
- CIRCULAR NO. 124 – RECESSA
- CIRCULAR NO. 125 – GOOD FRIDAY OFFERTORY
- DIOCESE OF NA MISSION BOARD – INDIA MISSION TRIP 2024
Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events
- Mar 18-21 (Monday to Thursday)
- 7 PM: The Great Lent “Sandhya Namaskaram” evening prayers (via Zoom)
- Mar 22 (Friday)
- 10 AM: Holy Communion Service in Malayalam (40th Friday)
- Mar 23 (Saturday)
- 1:30 PM: Youth Group Easter Event
- Mar 24 (Sunday)
- 9:00 AM – Sunday School (common session will be with our Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos)
- 9:30 AM: Holy Communion Service in English (Palm Sunday & First Communicants)
- After Service: Welcome meeting & Parish Day Events
- 8 PM: Diocese of NA Yuvajana Sakhyam is having an Activity Inauguration for the year 2024 (see details below)
General Body Notice
- The General Body Meeting of the Detroit Mar Thoma Church will be held today, Sunday, March 17th, 2024 in the sanctuary after the Holy Communion Service presided by the President and Vicar, Rev. Santhosh Varughese.The agenda is as follows:
- Presentation and Adoption of the Annual Report for 2023
- Presentation and Adoption of the ratified over-budgeted and non-budgeted items for 2023
- Presentation and Adoption of the Audited Accounts for 2023
- Presentation and Adoption of the Budget for 2024
- AOB with prior permission from the Chair
All General Body members are requested to attend this meeting.
FIRST COMMUNICANTS’ DEDICATION SERVICE/ PARISH DAY /WELCOME MEETING FOR RT. REV. DR. ABRAHAM MAR PAULOS
- Our Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos will be visiting our parish for the first time on Sunday, March 24th.
- There will be a Sunday School common session with Thirumeni at 9 am, encouraging all Sunday School children to attend this special session with Thirumeni.
- Palm Sunday and Holy Communion Service in English will start at 9:30 am, please note the time change. First Communicants Dedication Service will be conducted during the Holy Communion Service. We have 13 first communicants this year, let’s keep them all in our prayers as they prepare for this special day.
- Our Parish day celebrations will be held after the worship service. Our Diocesan Episcopa will be the chief guest. As this Thirumeni’s first visit to our parish there will be a welcome meeting for Thirumeni along with Parish Day celebrations. We encourage all members to attend the Parish Day activities and welcome meeting. Lunch will be arranged after the meeting
Great Lent “Sandhya Namaskaram”
- The Great Lent “Sandhya Namaskaram” evening prayers will continue this on weekdays, Monday through Thursday, starting at 7 pm. We are blessed and thankful with the level of participation in this past week and we request everyone’s continued prayers and presence.
40th Friday
- 40th Friday will be observed on Friday, March 22nd. Holy Qurbana in Malayalam at 10 am. Please note there will no evening prayer on Friday, March 22nd.
Passion Week Events
- Passion Week will be observed starting Sunday March 24th. All Passion Week events will occur at the church.
- Palm Sunday: March 24th, Holy Qurbana in English at 9:30 am. Service will be celebrated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos.
- “Sandhya Namaskaram”: Monday thru Wednesday, March 25th to March 27th, at 7 pm
- Maundy Thursday: March 28th, Holy Qurbana in Malayalam at 7 pm
- Good Friday Service: March 29th at 9am. Part 1 and 3 of the service will be in Malayalam and Part 2 will be in English.
Please prayerfully attend the Lenten season and Passion Week events
Sunday School
- Our VBS 2024 will be held from June 17-23. Theme for the VBS is “The Great Jungle Journey”. Please mark your calendars and further details will be provided soon. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the sign-up list in the fellowship hall or contact the conveners Mrs. Sabina Cherian, Mrs. Usha Thomas, or Dr. Suma Thomas.
Youth Group
- There will be Youth Group Easter Event on Saturday, March 23rd, more details to come through the youth group announcements
Yuvajana Sakhyam
- Diocese of NA Yuvajana Sakhyam is having an Activity Inauguration for the year 2024 will be held on March 24th Sunday at 8.30 pm EST via Zoom and Mar Thoma media Live. Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Diocesan Episcopa will inaugurate the activities. Rev. Sherin Tom Mathews (Vicar, Baltimore MTC) will deliver the theme message. Requesting prayerful participation of all YS members.
- The 22nd Diocesan Yuvajana Sakhyam National Conference will be held from Thursday, September 26th to Sunday, September 29th hosted by and held at the Mar Thoma Church of Dallas Farmers Branch. The conference theme is MOULD: Fashioning Faith Full Future.
- As part of the preparations the conference committee is looking for a creative conference logo. For this there will be a conference logo design contest and the committee is welcoming YS members from all churches to participate. The contest is open until March 20th, 2024. All entries must be submitted electronically to the National Conference Committee at ysconf2024logo@mtcfb.org. Encouraging participation from all YS members
Senior Fellowship
- Monthly meeting of the Senior Fellowship will be held on Saturday, March 30th, at 11 am at the church. All senior members are requested to attend.
Marriage Banns
Jonathan Chacko S/o Mr.& Mrs. Joseph and Daizen Chacko, 4129 Spring Brook, Sterling Heights, MI
Jessica Shaji D/o Mr. & Mrs. Shaji Thomas and Laly Shaji, 3425 Corkwood Dr, Sterling Heights, MI
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments and thanks to Mr. Mathew John (Sabu) & Family and Mrs. Jaya Mathai & Family for sponsoring. The family is remembering and celebrating Late Mr. Jossy Mathai’s birthday.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Rev. Santhosh Varughese for leading today’s service and for the message. Thank you to P. Chacko Achen, Philip Varughese Achen, Lay leaders and Choir for assisting in today’s service.
DMTC Family wishes all our fellow members celebrating their Birthday & Wedding Anniversary this coming week; May the Almighty Lord bless each one of you and your family in the new year & years ahead.
Please uphold our near & dear ones who are sick and those grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Thank you all for participating, have a blessed week.
Live Streaming of Church Events
Live streaming will be available on the church YouTube channel – https://youtube.com/@DetroitMarthomaChurch. After clicking the link, click on “Live” and find the livestream for the respective church event.
We will do our very best to live stream all church events, however as this is dependent on trained volunteers, there may be technical interruptions and occasions where live streaming is not available. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Zeffy – Online Payment Option
- Zeffy is a user-friendly platform for not-for-profit organizations that allows for one-time and reoccurring monthly contributions with a no transaction fee option. Contributions can be made with credit card, bank account, Apple or Google pay. We strongly encourage all members to utilize Zeffy for electronic payments. Our Trustees want to thank all the members who have utilized this method as this streamlines the financial activities of the parish.
- Zeffy is available through the DMTC Mobile App or church website (link below):https://detroitmarthoma.org/main/resources-2/online-donation/
- With this online payment option, Paypal will no longer be available as an online payment option. If any member has questions or would like additional assistance with Zeffy please contact our Trustee or Accountant, Mr. Jacob Thomas or Mr. Alan Thomas, at any time
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