Recent weekly newsletters
Obituary – Mrs. Susan Philip
In sadness and the hope of the Resurrection, we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Susan Philip (81), eldest sister of Philip Maret. Let us keep the departed and grieving family in our prayers. May her memory be eternal. Funeral schedule below.
Very Rev. M P George Cor Episcopos to visit this Sunday
Very Rev. MP George Cor Episcopos, professor of liturgical music at the Orthodox Theological Seminary at Kottayam, will be visiting our parish this Sunday.
1st Memorial of Ruthamma Kochamma
This coming Sunday, April 14th will be the 1st year memorial of our beloved Ruthamma Kochamma. Your presence and prayers are humbly requested for this Sunday’s service.
Obituary – Mr. Jose Abraham
In sadness and the hope of the Resurrection, we inform you of the passing of Mr. Jose Abraham (65), relative of Jijo Joykutty. Jose uncle visited our parish and was a member of St. Mary’s Suffern. Please keep the departed in your prayers. https://emalayalee.com/vartha/312544
Obituary – Mr. Mathai Geevarghese
In sadness and the hope of the Resurrection, we inform you of the passing of Mr. Mathai Geevarghese, brother-in-law of Mrs. Ammini Jacob. Please keep the family in prayers. Memory eternal. Wake and Funeral details for Mathai Geevarghese Friday, April 5th 4-5 PM – Family Viewing5:00- 8:30 PM – Public Viewing Saturday, April 6th 8:15-8:45…
Good Friday – Prayers Books
The following files are updated to the latest English Translations by LRD (2024).
Sunday School Corner
Sunday School Corner Hosanna! Bring baskets or bags of flower petals this Sunday. Please bring non-perishable foods listed below to church over the next 3 Sundays as we will be donating to the North Plainfield Food Pantry. Cereal and pasta Canned fruit: pears, pineapples, mandarin oranges, applesauce. Dry milk or boxed milk like parmalot Who…
Obituary – Mrs. Aleyamma Mammen
In sadness and the hope of the Resurrection, we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Aleyamma Mammen, aunt of Daya Leon. Please keep the departed and grieving family in your prayers. May her memory be eternal.
Obituary – Mrs. Jainu Thomas
In sadness and the hope the resurrection, we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Jainu Thomas, maternal aunt of our Jijo Joykutty. let us pray for the departed and the grieving family. May aunty’s memory be eternal.
New Acolytes
This past Sunday, March 17th, our parish blessed 8 new acolytes to enter to serve in the altar. Sebastian, Ethan, Prince, Joshua, Roshan, Christian, Chris, and Andrew.
Sunday School presentation on the Sunday of the Good Samaritan and Bent Woman
Sunday of Great Lent presentation by 8th and 10th grade
Holy Week Schedule
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 8am – Palm Sunday followed by Holy Week Preparation & Evening Prayer MONDAY, MARCH 25 7:30am – Holy Qurbana for Annunciation to St. Mary 7pm – Evening Prayer with Devotional Message by Fr. David Straut TUESDAY, MARCH 26 9AM – Morning Prayer 12pm – Noon Prayer 7pm – Evening Prayer with Devotional…
HTRC Virtual Convention
Dear friends, We are humbly inviting all of you for this year’s Great Lent Virtual Convention, jointly organized by the HTRC and MMVS ministry of the Diocese. Requesting your participation for this Spiritually motivating sessions by renowned speakers. Also, please share this information to your family and friends and encourage them to join via Zoom.…
Visit from our Metropolitan
Pictures from the Youth Meeting with Shojil Semassen
SBGOC at the GROW Conference
Recap statements on Sunday by Pincy Joy: His Grace Zachariah Mor NicholovasVijay Achen, Shojil Sem, Seminarian Adarsh, and my dear brother and sisters in Christ, Neha and I wanted to say a few words about yesterday’s Annual One-Day Conference hosted by GROW Ministry held at St. Vladimir Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, NY. Women from all…
MGOCSM High School Camp
This year’s MGOCSM High School camp is being held from August 7-10 in the HTRC. If you or anyone you know are in / going to high school in the upcoming school year, make sure to fill out this interest form to learn more details! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ1Ti2NruzN4iHX_ZUzWQB5af3Uk5qazRNqqBpyOkfxdM6dw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Sunday School Presentation on the Canaanite Woman
5th, 6th, and 7th graders presented on the story of the healing of the Canaanite woman’s daughter.
Sunday School Corner
The annual Bible quiz will take place this Fall. Any students interested in participating, please message Elsa Thomas no later than April 21st. Students may start preparing by reading the Gospel of St. Matthew from the Orthodox Study Bible. 75% of the quiz will have questions from St. Matthew and 25% of the questions will…
Mid-lent Service Photos
This past Tuesday, we set the Golgotha in the center of the church and blessed the 4 corners.