Podcasts
- Sermon Link – Hosanna: Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem-Alternative Style of Kingship – [by Rev. Varghese Thomas]
Kaplanas/Circulars
- Circular no. 80 – Recessa
Worship Services
- Sunday, April 9 – 10:15 AM – Holy Qurbana Service in English (Easter Sunday)
- 9 AM – Sunday School
- We strongly encourage all members to follow COVID prevention measures when coming to the church:
- Mask use is optional but encouraged
- If you are Covid positive or have known exposure and experiencing symptoms, you are requested to stay home. You may return to church activities after 5 days of isolating
- Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
Online Weekly Prayers
- Fasting prayer this Friday is cancelled due to Good Friday Service
Passion Week Events
- Our Passion week events start this week:
- “Sandhya Namaskaram”: Monday thru Wednesday, April 3rd to April 5th, at 7 pm
- Maundy Thursday: April 6th, Holy Qurbana in Malayalam at 7 pm
- Good Friday Service: April 7th at 9am. Part 1 and 3 of the service will be in Malayalam and Part 2 will be in English. (A reminder to please remit Recessa and Self-denial (uposhana varam) contributions. Recessa is $3 per communicant member.)
All Passion Week events will occur at the church.
Please prayerfully attend the Lenten season and Passion Week events
Live Streaming of Church Events
- As per General Body decision we are preparing and arranging for live streaming of all church events. Live streaming will be available on the church YouTube channel, link below:
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
Sevika Sanghom
- Monthly Meeting of the Sevika Sanghom and farewell meeting for Jose Achen and Shyny Kochamma will be held today, April 2nd, after the service. Requesting all Sevika Sanghom members to attend
Youth Group
- There will be a youth group farewell for Jose Achen and Shyny Kochamma this Saturday, April 8th, at 11 am. Requesting all youths to join.
Yuvajana Sakhyam
- Monthly Meeting of the Yuvajana Sakhyam will be held on Saturday, April 8th, at 4 pm. Requesting all Yuvajana Sakhyam members to attend.
Edavaka Mission
- Monthly Meeting of the Edavaka Mission will be held on Saturday, April 15th at 4:00 pm at the church. Requesting all members to attend.
Vicar’s Transfer
- Our Vicar Rev. Varghese Thomas and Shyny Kochamma are transferring from our parish to India. As a parish we have arranged a Farewell meeting for Achen & Kochamma on Sunday April 16th after the worship service. We welcome all members to join this meeting. Jose Achen & Shyny Kochamma will be departing from Detroit on Monday, April 17th.
- Rev. Santhosh Varghese has been appointed as our new Vicar effective May 1st, 2023. Santhosh Achen and family had their interview for visa this past week. Unfortunately, Achen and family did not receive the visa. The church office bearers are in contact with Santosh Achen and the Diocese. The Diocese has emphasized that no information or documentation is missing or required from us therefore the Diocese is taking the necessary next steps as quick as possible to arrange for Santosh’s Achen and Family’s visa. If you have any questions, please contact the church office bearers and we request parish members not to contact Santosh Achen directly at this time. We appreciate your cooperation.
Please keep Jose Achen, Santosh Achen, and their families in your prayers as they prepare for their respective transfers
Zeffy – Online Payment Option
- As announced last week, we have set-up a new Electronic Payment option for the parish called Zeffy. Zeffy is a user-friendly platform set-up 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
Refreshments
- Thanks to the refreshment committee for arranging today’s refreshments.
Church Zoom Information
Zoom Meeting ID: 811 6679 1004 Password: 926644
- From the Web Browser
- 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#
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Rev. Varghese Thomas 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 Palm Sunday and have a blessed week.
Admin Update
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