EIGHT DAYS ST. MARY'S FAST [ETTU NOMBU]
On Wednesday the 8-day lent is going to start in the name of St. Mary.
On Wednesday evening we have prayer and intercession to St. Mary. Time 6.15PM
On Friday we have Holy Qurbana at the regular evening time. Starting time 6.15PM
On Sunday we have service as usual.
On Monday evening at 6.15 PM we have prayers and Holy Qurbana celebrated by H.G. Joshua Mar Nicodemus.
These are good opportunities for those who observe lent to attend the services.
May God bless you all.
Achen
FELICITATION TO MRS. MOLSEY THOMAS
Dear Teachers/Parents,
I am so delighted to inform you that our 8th grade Sunday School class teacher, Mrs. Molsey Thomas won 1st Rank in the TTC examination conducted by American Diocese Sunday School Association this year. All teachers who took the TTC exam from our Sunday School did well and passed the TTC exam.
Other teachers were Ajay peter, Sharoon Valias, Mercy Varkey and Paul Maret.
18 St. Gregorios Orthodox Church, Philadelphia, PA TTC 22496 MOLSEY THOMAS 96 1st Rank
CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. MOLSEY THOMAS FOR THE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul Maret, Sunday School principal
ST. GREGORIOS CHURCH ONAM 2010 CELEBRATION
Dear Members,On September 5th, after church, we will be celebrating Onam Festival. There will be sumptuous Onam feast with all traditional Keralite items. The feast will not be a catered event but will feature delicious food cooked by our own members. The feast is free for all members. Welcome to all to celebrate Onam with the members of the parish.
Thank You
Lee / Regi (Secretary & Treasurer)
DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
PRAISE, PETITION AND REPENTANCE
Very. Rev. K. Mathai Cor-Episcopa
Prayer is a means of communication with Triune God. It includes praise, petition and repentance. No prayer is perfect without praise and glory to God. The Lord is worthy of praise and worship, because He is the creator of all, Father who loves the world and there is none above Him. Come to the Lord not with the pride of the Pharisee, but with the humility of the Publican who had repented and returned to his home with forgiveness.
Beloved mother of our Parish Members, George M. Mathew (Kunj) [Parish Governing Body Member] and Thomas George (Ponnachan) passed away early Monday, 26th July morning around 2AM. Ammachi's name was Annamma George wife of George Purathoottu also known as Kunjamma had visited our church a couple of times in the past. She was 83 years old and lived in Madathakam/Kalampala Kerala.
Prayer meeting will be held at George M Mathew's house at 7PM this evening on Monday July 26th. The address to Kunj's house is as below.
George M. Mathew
133 Greycourt Road
Philadelphia
215-698-0308
On behalf of the Church family I would like to extend my heartfelt Condolences to all the family members of our church who are grieving the loss of the beloved Ammachi.
Lee George (Parish Secretary)
"Your word is a Lamp to my feet, and a light to my path" ( Ps. 119:105, NSRV )
MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA
GOSPEL CONVENTION
SATURDAY & SUNDAY , JULY 10 &11, 2010
His Grace Dr.Joseph Mar Dionysius
( Metropolitan of Kolkata Diocese)
Saturday, July 10 6:00-9:00 P.M Evening Prayer & Convention
Sunday, July 11 6:00 - 9:00 P.M Evening Prayer & Convention
Venue: St.Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church, 4136 Humeville Road, Benselam, P A
All are invited.
Directions:
From Interstate 95 South or North:
Exit to Street Road west Rt. 132 West
Make a right on to Humeville Road (Rt.513)
Pass Galloway road and the Church is immediately on the left
Route 1 or Roosevelt Boulevard South or north
Exit to Street road East (Rt.132 East ) . Pass a few lights and make a left on to Humeville Road. Pass Galloway Rd and Church is on the left.
Parking: In Church Parking Lot.
For more information:
Very Rev. K Mathai Cor Episcopa - 215 859 1101.
Res:-1610 544 2742
This years Parish Picnic is scheduled for July 31st at the Ridley Creek State Park. We have reserved Pavilion 3 - Details will follow later.
DIRECTIONS :
Park: Located in Edgmont Township, Delaware County. Reached via Gradyville Road, which runs between State Route 352 in town of Gradyville, and State Route 252 south of Newtown Square. From I-476 (Blue Route) take State Route 3 exit west to Newtown Square, then south on State Route 252 to Gradyville Road. Another entrance, on State Route 3, two miles west of Newtown Square, should be used by visitors to the Colonial Plantation.
Lee George (Secretary)
Diocese Exams [for classes 5,8,10] and TTC exam for all 6 Philadelphia Area Orthodox Sunday Schools will be conducted in our Church on Sunday, June 27th from 12 P.M to 2 P.M for. this year.
Paul Maret, SS Principal.
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Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam and Men's Forum of the American Diocese presents PARENTS AND COUPLE CONFERENCE 2010 at our church (St.Gregorious Malankara orthodox church , 4136 Hulmeville Rd , Bensalem, PA ) on June 5th, 9am-4pm. Marthmariam samajam coordially invite every members to this special occassion. Your presence and support is really important. please make this day a great blessed day. Registration will start at 9 am.
By Very Rev. K. Mathai Cor-Episcopa, Vicar The St. John’s 17th chapter is well-known for our Lord Jesus’ high-priestly prayer. The whole chapter is devoted to Christ’s prayer (a) for Himself at the face of the Cross, (b) for His twelve Disciples for joy, divine protection, and sanctification, (c) for all believers who have already believed and those in all generations and all nations yet to believe in Him. The Evangelion for Holy Qurbana comprises of the Lord’s prayers for His twelve Disciples and the universal church. The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible was used for reference purpose. This was prepared in two sections: (a) Christ’s prayers for His Disciples and (b) His prayers for the believers. ![]() A small number of St. Gregorios members dedicated themselves to keeping the vigil throughout the night of Good Friday into Holy Saturday. Most of the attendees were our young Sunday School students and aspiring altar boys. Activities included reading the psalms, praying during set hours, meditation and discussion. The experience was challenging but very beneficial for the participants. Although we ended the vigil weary from keeping watch throughout the night, we feel better prepared to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. |






