MELBOURNE MAR THOMA CHURCH
JUNE 2025 NEWSLETTER
Make pleasing sacrifices to God
I N T H I S I S S U E
- Vicar message
- Lectionary
- June Services and Events
- Annual General Body details and Voters list
- Trustees Note
- Prayer Meetings
- Sunday School
- Youth
- Sevika Sangham
- STEFM Badminton Tournament
- Words of Wisdom
- Birthdays and Wedding Anniversary
Vicar Message
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."
Isaiah 26:3
Dear Beloved in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome we have received since arriving in Melbourne.
From the airport to our vicarage, God's love has been evident every step of the way.
Jesus Leads the Way
As Melbourne's winter gently wraps around us, let's find solace in the quiet moments. With
each breath, may our worries fade like the rain washing away the city's streets. May we hold
dear the warmth of loved ones and the joy of community.
Let's not forget to "Do good and share with those in need, for such sacrifices are pleasing to
God" (Hebrews 13:16). May June bring us clarity, connection, and inner peace, as we trust in
God's promise.
Wishing you a serene and inspiring June, guided by Jesus' love and light.
Here's a gentle reminder: As June marks the end of the financial year in Australia, kindly
ensure that our subscriptions and other payments are remitted on or before June 30. Your
prompt payment helps our church manage its finances effectively. Thank you for your
cooperation and generosity.
Justice and Compassion in Action
Our team of dedicated professionals and volunteers work tirelessly to provide essential
services, empower individuals, and foster a sense of community. We can be part of a
movement that is making a real difference in the lives of others. Together, we can create a
more just, compassionate, and equitable society.
Joyful Visits and Connections
We've been blessed to visit 50 families so far, meeting many of our elderly members who are
a treasure to our community. We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with them and
share God's love. Our house visits will continue, and we are thankful for the Prayer Group
Representatives who are arranging these visits. Let's come together in prayer and support
for one another.
Joining hands for leadership
As we prepare to elect office bearers for the 2025-26 term, we express gratitude to our
current officials and executive committee members for their dedicated service. Our General
Body Meeting is scheduled on 15 June Sunday, immediately after the Holy Communion
service. The representatives from Organisations and Area Prayers should be elected within
your respective organisations and areas by July 31st. Kindly inform the Secretary details of
the elected representatives after their election. Let's ensure a smooth transition and effective
leadership for the upcoming term.
Let us pray that the newly elected leaders affirm their faith in God, uphold the values of our
church, and serve as a model to our faithful community. May they lead with wisdom, integrity,
and compassion, guided by God's love and grace. May God's blessings be upon our church
and its leadership.
New Members - Joining our MMTC Family
We welcome Suku George, Jincy Rachel Mathew and their son Jaiden Suku George. May
God bless this family as they join our community. Kindly uphold them in our prayers.
Prayer
Dear Loving Father,
As we step into June, we trust in your promise to keep in perfect peace those whose minds
are steadfast on you. Help us fix our thoughts on your love and faithfulness. May God's
peace surround us, guiding us through life's joys and challenges.
Grant us clarity, connection, and inner calm as we journey together. May our trust in God
deepen, and may we reflect his love to those around us.
With Love and Prayers,
Philipachen.
Vicar
Melbourne Mar Thoma Church
Lectionary
Our church lectionary guides us through meaningful themes this June.
Through these meditations, may we deepen our faith and live as a model community,
proclaiming God's love and grace.
Apostles' Lent is being celebrated from June 16 to 29
Let us together make this a period of reflection, dedication, and passion continuing to be
inspired by the apostles' lives.
June Services and Events
* Changes to the services and events schedule will be intimated closer to the date of each
service/ event.
Please contact the Assistant Secretary if you wish to bring Altar Flowers
Satellite Services
Annual General Body
Prayer Meetings
Youth
Sevika Sangham
SANGHAM EVENTS DETAILS
Online intercessory prayer Every Thursday @ 8pm
STEFM Badminton
Words of Wisdom
Birthdays
Mrs.Neetu Abraham Mrs.Shobha Philip
Miss.Emily Mary Thomas Mrs.Susan Abraham
Mr.Biju John Mr.Joshua Binu Samuel
Mr.Justin Mrs.Leena Smitha Borgavi
Mr.Aswin Kurian Korah Mr.Koshy Mathew
Master.Aaron Nomis Master.Nathan George
Mr.Mammen Mammen Mrs.Betty Thomas
Mrs.Susan Thomas Miss.Catherine Blessy Samuel
Mrs.Annamma Abraham Mrs.Sini George
Mr.Bobby Thomas George Mrs.Irene Alisha Abraham
Mr.Amal John Varghese Mrs.Sheena Jacob
Miss.Evelyn Ann Varughese Mr.P M John
Miss.Emily Mary Thomas Mr.John Simon
Mrs.Shalin Mary George Miss.Jaclyn Binu Samuel
Mrs.Sneha M Kuriyakose Master.Immanuel Alan George
Mrs.Neethu Ann Joseph Mr.Chris Jacob Shaj
Dr.Ashwin George Koshy Mr.Ajith George Jacob
Mrs.Jerin C Varghese Mrs.Shiby Varghese
Miss.Abigail Mariam John Mr.Varghese David Kolath
Mr.Mohan Varkey Mrs.Blessy Mathew
Mrs.Anuja Mr.Jomy Jose
Miss.Ava Paulose Mrs.Anu Koshy
Mr.Sony Abraham Master.Sean Samuel Varghese
Master.Brian K Linu Mrs.Veena Varghese
Mrs.Simi Abraham Mr.Roney Varughese
Mrs.Reenu Acha John Miss.Eva Mary Joseph
Mrs.Jisha Christopher Mr.Praveen George Thampi
Mr.Raji Thomas Miss.Amy Maria Benny
Mr.Joseph George Mr.Justin Jubert
Mrs.Constance Varughese Miss.Rebecca Thankam Varughese
Mrs.Gethi George Mrs.Susan Abraham
Mr.Alexander George Dr.Vidya Susan JAcob
Mr.Binosh V Thomas Mrs.Seena Joseph
Mrs.Susan George Master.Jeremy George Koshy
Mrs.ASHLYN SUBIN TOM Mr.Jacob George
Miss.Sharon Ann Mathew Master.Edwin Rejoy
Mrs.Joby George Mr.Abraham C Abraham
Miss.Rhea Mariam Koshy Miss.Merlin Ann Saju
Master.Sachin Thomas Mathews Mrs.Susan Mathew
Mr.Jackson Thomas Miss.Elisha Vini Alexander
Mr.Manu SAM Mr.Shiju Varughese
Mr.Thomas K Leem Miss.Michelle Mary Edel
Mrs.Akshatha Nyarse Parashuram Miss.Aniyah Abraham Mathew
Mr.Bobin Peter Thomas Mr.Thomas Mathew
Master.Shaun Thomas George Master.Joel Aby Mathew
Mr.JOHNY VALIYAVEETTIL THOMAS Mrs.Tara Maria Alexander
Mr.Jacob Varghese Mrs.Tincy Annie Thomas
Mr.Roshi Thomas Thariyan Mr.Eric Thomas Leem
Dr Mrs.Annie Bobby Miss.Jesslyn Sara James
Mrs.Deepthi Ann Koshy
Wedding Anniversary
Mr. Selex M Kulatrattu, Mrs. Anju Selex
Mr. Kelvin Thomas, Mrs. Anu Gracy George
Mr. Biju John Joseph, Mrs. Molcy Biju
Mr. Biju A George, Mrs. Neethu Susan Abraham
Mr. Kurian George, Mrs. Sumitha Jacob
Mr. Stany Simon, Mrs. Anuja
Mr. Thomas Joseph, Mrs. Suja Joseph
Mr. Sajan Samuel , Mrs. Lini Elsa Abraham
Mr. Jeevan Jacob, Mrs. Chinnu Rani Mathew
Mr. Bobby Jacob Oommen, Mrs. Alina Elizabeth Varghis
Mr. Varghese David Kolath, Mrs. Roshni Mariam Philip
Mr. Renin Thomas, Mrs. Mareena Renin
Mr. George T Mathew, Mrs. Joby George
Mr. Happy Varghese, Mrs. Pinkle Thomas
Mr. Alex Sen Varghese, Mrs. Reena Sen
Mr. Binu Koshy, Mrs. Anu Rajan
Mr. Varghese Zachariah, Mrs. Finu Varghese
Mr. Mathew Thomas, Mrs. Elizabeth Mathew
Mr. Easaw T Mathew, Mrs. Sheela Thomas
Yours in Christ,
Roy Jacob
Secretary
Melbourne Mar Thoma Church
Phone: 0408844183
Email: [email protected].
Melbourne Mar Thoma Church © 2025
Church Address: 149 Royal Parade Parkville VIC 3052
Parsonage Address: 10 Layton Place Mill Park VIC 3082
Vicar: Rev. Philip Mathew | Mobile: 0401311688
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