Episcopal Visit

Ascension Mar Thoma Church, Silver Jubilee Celebration

The Ascension Mar Thoma Church, Philadelphia celebrated its Silver Jubilee on November 4^th, 2022. Our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa was the chief guest. Rev. George Abraham (Diocesan Secretary), Rev. Bibi Mathew Chacko (Vicar), Rev. Thomas K. Mathew (Youth Chaplain), Rev. Fr. M.K. Kuriakose (President, EFICP) Rev. Jeswin Simon John (Member of Ascension MTC), Mr. Derek Green (Council Member), Mr. Binu C. Thomas (General Convenor) Mr. Ebby Varughese (Souvenir Convenor), and Mr. Sathesh Mathew (Vice President) spoke at the meeting in various capacities and the meeting was well attended by eminent luminaries from various realms of the society. Marking the 25 years of God’s gracious providence and guidance, on behalf of the parish, the Trustees Mr. Subin V. Abraham, and Mr. Anaj Mathew V. George handed over the checks for the 25 lakhs INR which was allocated for mission and charity activities. Mr. George P. Mathai served as the convener of the Mission and Charity committee. The two silver jubilee projects that the parish undertook was the renovation of the church building at the Hoskote Mission Field, Karnataka, India, and the construction of the dormitory at the new project Aashanilayam proposed at Parackathanam, Kerala, India. The Silver Jubilee Souvenir was released. The founding members of the parish were honored by adorning the traditional ponnaada. The choir sang the specially composed Jubilee song, and a Christian classical dance performance made the evening more graceful. As a part of commemorating the silver Jubilee year, a 25-hour long chain prayer was conducted, and a Talent Show was also organized to provide a platform to showcase the talents of the parishioners. Many committees were convened and collaborated for the celebration to be a blessed one.

Rev. Bibi Mathew Chacko

Vicar

Our Diocesan Episcopa The Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa visited the Canadian Mar Thoma Church - Toronto on 19th & 20th November 2022.Thirumeni celebrated Holy Communion at CMTC - Toronto on 20th November 2022.Thirumeni also blessed the Kerala Christian Ecumenical Fellowship Carol Fest with his presence and felicitations on 19th November 2022.

Rev Roji Mathews Abraham.
Vicar

Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos visited the Christos Mar Thoma Church ,Philadelphia and His Grace conducted the Holy Communion Service and the First Communion Service .

Rev Roji Mathews Abraham.
Vicar

Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos visited the Mar Thoma Church of South Florida on October 30, 2022. His Grace conducted the Holy Communion Service and the First Communion Service for 15 youths. After the service, there was a felicitation program to celebrate HIs Graces 30th anniversary as a bishop of the Mar Thoma Church.

First Holy Communion held on July 2,2022,at Nazareth marthoma church Dublin, Ireland

Episcopal Visit & First Communion Service
St. Stephen’s Mar Thoma Church, New Jersey

Our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos visited our parish, St. Stephen’s Mar Thoma Church on Nov 6 ,Sunday ,2022. Thirumeni conducted the first Holy Communion service and we can proudly state that 19 individuals from our church received their first Holy Communion. It was indeed a blessing for all the church members and first Holy Communion participants.
Rev. Thomas K. Thomas

Report on Episcopal Visit to ST.Luke’s Mar Thoma Church,Florida

Our Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos Thirumeni visited the ST.Luke’s Mar Thoma Church,Florida on October 29,2022. During the Holy Communion Service, Thirumeni offered First Holy Communion Service to 15 children in the parish.The children were presented with a Bible from the parish and Certificate from the Diocese.After holy communion service thirumeni exhorted the parish members to participate in the all mission activities of the Diocese.The presence and prayer of Rev.Abraham Sudeep Oommen (Columbia Theological Seminary) was a blessing for this service. It was a blessed day for to St.Luke’s Mar Thoma Church,Florida . Rev.David Cherian (Vicar)Mr.Basil Thomas (Secretary)