Announcements – November 23, 2025

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Vodcasts

  • Sermon Link – Annunciation to Mary / Diaspora Sunday (Mr. Varghese Cheriyan)

Upcoming Prayers, Meetings & Events

  • November 26 (Wednesday) 
    • 7 PM: Intercessory Prayer (via Zoom)
  • November 28 (Friday)
    • 10:30 AM: Fasting Prayer (via Zoom)
  • November 30 (Sunday)
    • 9 AM: Sunday School
    • 10:15 AM: Divine Service (Malayalam)
    • 5 PM: Prayer Group 5 meeting (residence of Mr. & Mrs. Mammen Mathew)

Circulars/Kalpanas

DC/457/2025 – 2026 Annual Election General Body Minutes approved by the Diocesan Episcopa

Office Bearers for 2026:

  1. Vice President: Dr. Shane Thomas
  2. Secretary: Mr. Vinod Thomas
  3. Trustee: Mr. Thomas Abraham
  4. Accountant: Mr. Boben George
  5. Lay Leader – Malayalam : Mr. Varghese Abraham
  6. Lay Leader – English: Mr. Justin Abraham
  7. Auditor 1 : Mr. George Koshy
  8. Auditor 2: Mr. Georgie Mathews

Maintenance Committee Convener 2026:  Dr. Soman Chacko

Refreshment Committee Convener 2026: Mr. Sunil Kurian

Sports & Recreation Committee Convener 2026: Mr. Sujeev Cherian

Medical Team Convener 2026: Mrs. Mini Varghese

Condolences

  • It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Mrs. Mariamma Thomas, aged 98 years, beloved mother of our former member Mrs. Sheila Varghese and mother-in-law of the late Mr. Mathew Varghese (Winny). She entered eternal rest in Detroit on October 23, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM. Detroit Mar Thoma Church expresses our deepest condolences on the passing of dear soul and praying for the peace and comfort for the family during this time of loss.

    Visitation

    Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

    Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

    Location: Evanswood Church of God

    Funeral Service

    Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

    Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Location: Evanswood Church of God

    Interment: White Chapel Cemetery

    Fellowship Lunch: Immediately following the service

Cottage Prayers

  • Prayer group 5 will have a prayer meeting today – November 23rd, Sunday at 5.30pm at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Thomas, 7209 Tonnell Avenue, Shelby Twp. All the prayer group 5 members are kindly requested to attend the meeting.
  • Prayer group 5 will have a prayer meeting on November 30th, Sunday at 5 pm at the residence of Mr & Mrs Mammen Mathew, 3877 Corkwood Dr. Sterling Heights. All the prayer group 5 members are kindly requested to attend the meeting.

Sunday School

  • The Sunday School Christmas Carol Program practices will continue today after refreshments.
  • There will be no practice next week due to Thanksgiving weekend.

We encourage all Sunday School students to come and participate!

Youth Group

Christmas Carol Rounding – 2025

  • We will have Christmas Carol rounding practice today after refreshment. Request all carolers to attend this session to learn new songs and refresh on the old ones.
  • Christmas Carol rounding dates and areas are finalized.

     

    • Friday, Dec-5 : Canton / Plymouth/ Northville
    • Saturday Dec-6: West Land/Livonia/parts of Novi/Parts of Farmington
    • Sunday, Dec- 7: Rest of Novi/ Rest of Farmington Hills /New Hudson/South Lyon

       

       

       

    • Friday, Dec 12: Roseville/Warren/ Few Houses in Sterling Heights/Macomb/Shelby
    • Saturday, Dec-13: Sterling Heights
    • Sunday, Dec-14: Troy/Rochester Hills/Oakland Township

       

       

      The current list of Homes and the visiting order has been published and posted outside ( List is also included with the announcements ) . Please review the schedule –  You can also estimate the approximate time based on the order. This list is tendative and we might change the schedule and order if needed.

      We are making few changes this year to improve efficiency. We are moving away from the traditional big meals and more time spend at the begining and ending homes. Starting and ending points will now be chosen based on the best route, so we can visit more homes efficiently. These changes are done to save time and our goal is to finish carolling before 10 PM every evening. You are still welcome to treat the carollers with your best treats 😊.

      When we are caroling, west side van and east side van will start from church every day to the first house. During caroling at the east side, east side carolers can meet at a fixed place in east side and start from there to the first house.

      If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Mr. Philip Varghese and Mr. Thomson David are serving as the conveners for this event and you can also talk to Achan or Secretary if you have any questions. Also please note that, van can take only 15 people and no more will be allowed.

    • Christmas Carol Rounds _Latest

Christmas Carol Service

  • Please mark the date of our Christmas Carol Service, it is Dec 20th Saturday @ 5PM. Both choirs and Sunday School are doing lots of hard work in preparing with their best songs and play for the Christmas Carol service. This year we have a big surprise and gift for us  from our own Santosh Achan, so please adjust your schedules and make sure you attend the carol service on Dec 20th.

Marthoma Merit Award  

Ecumenical Christmas Program 

  • Date: Sunday, December 28th
    Time: 5:00 PM
    Venue: St. Thomas Syro Malabar Church HallWe are delighted to announce that the Detroit Ecumenical Council’s 31st Annual Christmas Program will be held on December 28th @ 5:00 PM. We encourage all member churches to participate and join in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Each member church is allotted 10 minutes for their program.Please submit your program details to deckcmi@gmail.com by December 15th.

    Charity Initiative

    As part of our Christmas celebration, we are inviting member churches to propose charitable causes for consideration.
    Please submit your applications by December 15th. One cause will be selected, and a special collection will be held during the program to support it.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    We are seeking sponsorships to help cover event costs.

    If you or your church would like to support this year’s program, please contact:
    Secretary: Jerix Thekkel – 734-508-2021

Showers of Blessings

  • We are delighted to announce the birth of Baby Stephen Ajay John, son of Ajay Mathew & Shilpa, residing at 6036 Fieldstone Circle, South Lyon on 11/20/2025. Both baby and mom are doing well. Congratulations to both parents.

Trustees Update

  • Year – End Contribution Reminder:  As we are reaching the end of the year and Christmas season, kindly request everyone to check on your voluntary contribution  & Refreshments account and submit any pending dues as soon as possible. Per Trustees, Accounts for 2025 will close on 12/31 midnight and any amount paid after that will be accounted for next year. Please take a moment to check and make your payments promptly. Voluntary Contribution is 85 dollars per month as decided by parish.If you are unsure about how you have contributed so far, please stop by at the office or send them an email with your name to trustees@detroitmarthoma.org
  • Mar Thoma Theological Seminary Centenary Celebration- Fund raising : If you would like to donate towards the construction project, please send your checks to Trustee with memo as Theological Seminary fund collection
  • Another note from the Trustees, the Church doors (front and back) are unlocked during Sunday school, and worship service. Please do not prop the doors open, please keep them closed, this will enhance security for our church, as well as minimize maintenance concerns as we approach the colder weathers.

Refreshments

  • Thanks to refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments
  • Note from the refreshment team:
    • Refreshments will be served for 30 minutes only and the cleanup will start after. Requesting every one to join the fellowship time as soon as we finish the benediction.
    • They are also requesting those who haven’t contributed to the annual refreshment fund to do so soon. The minimum expected is 100 dollars.
    • We also request everyone—kids and adults alike—to please dispose of used plates, cups, and glasses in the trash cans provided. Leaving them around the parish hall creates extra work for our volunteers, who already dedicate their time to arrange the refreshments, clean up all the plates, coffee makers and other vessels used in the refreshments and make the space ready for the next event. Let’s all do our part to keep the hall clean and reduce the burden on our volunteers and office bearers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries

  • DMTC Family wishes all our fellow members celebrating their Birthday and Wedding Anniversary this upcoming week. May the Almighty Lord bless each one of you and your family in the New Year and the years ahead.

Acknowledgements

We want to thank Rev. Santhosh Varughese for conducting the Holy Communion service and Mr. Varghese Cheriyan (Bijoy) for the message, We also would like to thank Rev. P. Chacko, Lay Leaders, Choir, Livestream and Audio teams for assisting in today’s service

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. Wishing every one of our families a great  Thanksgiving week and we are thankful as a parish for all the blessings God has showered upon us this year.

Office Bearers Contact Information

  • As part of our transition to the new domain, contact emails of the office bearers has been updated. Please take a note of the new email Ids for the church office bearers
    • Vicar: vicar@detroitmarthoma.org or 248-792-1134 (Mobile)
    • Secretary: sec@detroitmarthoma.org
    • Trustees: trustees@detroitmarthoma.org

We are not monitoring the old emails any more. Please take a note of the new emails.

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. Thomas Abraham or Mr. Alan Thomas, at any time

Church Zoom Information

Zoom Meeting ID: 811 6679 1004       Password: 926644

  • Dial-in
    • (US) +1 312 626 6799 and then enter the access code 811 6679 1004# and then# again and then the passcode 926644#
    • (Canada) +1 647 558 0588 and then enter the access code 811 6679 1004# and then# again and then the passcode 926644#

Admin Update

If you are currently not receiving emails from the church or would like to update your email address, please notify us by sending it to sec@detroitmarthoma.org. Send your name and address in the email so that we can identify you properly. Please visit the church website

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