1 AD 52 Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar ESTD 1945 THE MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH # 47, Primrose Road, Bangalore -560 025 Tel: 080-25327492 www.mtcblr.com [email protected]Vicar: The Rev. M. O Oommen Jr. Tel. 080-25325827, 9845896853 Asst Vicar: The Rev. Aju Abraham Tel. 080 - 25210075, 9880933728 Notice is hereby given that the 67th Annual General Body Meeting of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church, 47, Primrose Rd, Bangalore-560 025 will be held on Sunday the 26th May 2013 at 11.30.am immediately after the Holy Qurbana service to transact the following agenda. All Edavaka Sangham members are requested to attend the meeting. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Opening hymn & prayer Presidential address To adopt the Annual Report 2012-13 To adopt the audited Annual Accounts for the year 2012-13 and approve the expenditure in excess of Budget provision / without budget To accept the Budget for the financial year 2013-14 Appointment of External Auditors for the year 2013-14 Any other matter with the permission of the President Handing over and taking over Closing prayer & benediction Agenda On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sd/- Moses G. Secretary * Questions / queries regarding Report / Accounts / Budget should reach the Parish Office on or before 5.00 pm, May 24, 2013
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Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar
ESTD 1945
THE MAR THOMA SYRIAN CHURCH# 47, Primrose Road, Bangalore -560 025
Vicar: The Rev. M. O Oommen Jr.Tel. 080-25325827, 9845896853
Asst Vicar: The Rev. Aju AbrahamTel. 080 - 25210075, 9880933728
Notice is hereby given that the 67th Annual General Body Meeting of the Mar ThomaSyrian Church, 47, Primrose Rd, Bangalore-560 025 will be held on Sunday the 26thMay 2013 at 11.30.am immediately after the Holy Qurbana service to transact thefollowing agenda. All Edavaka Sangham members are requested to attend themeeting.
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Opening hymn & prayer
Presidential address
To adopt the Annual Report 2012-13
To adopt the audited Annual Accounts for the year 2012-13 and approve the
expenditure in excess of Budget provision / without budget
To accept the Budget for the financial year 2013-14
Appointment of External Auditors for the year 2013-14
Any other matter with the permission of the President
Handing over and taking over
Closing prayer & benediction
Agenda
On behalf of the Executive Committee,
Sd/-Moses G.Secretary
* Questions / queries regarding Report / Accounts / Budget should reach the ParishOffice on or before 5.00 pm, May 24, 2013
General Body Meeting Notice ......................................................................
Index ………………….…………………………………………….…….............
Executive Committee Members 2012-13 ……………….………..……...........
Executive Committee Members 2013-14 ……………….…………..…...........
Mar Thoma Clergies in Bangalore ……………………………….…..………...
Bishops of Mar Thoma Church ………………………………………..………..
Annual Report 2012-13 …………………………………………………....…….
Balance Sheet ………………………………………………………………...….
Schedule of Assets ………………………………………………………….……
Income & Expenditure Statement ………………………..……………..…...…
The Mar Thoma Clergies in BangaloreBangalore Centre
The Mar Thoma Syrian ChurchPrimrose Rd. Tel: 25327492
Vicar GeneralE.C.C. Tel. 28453158
Ebenezer MTCJalahalli. Tel: :28385722
Bangalore East MTCTel: 25479408
Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr., M.A., B.D., M.Phil., Th.M.,Mob: 98458-96853Vicar: The Mar Thoma Syrian ChurchPresident: Malankara Mar Thoma Educational SocietyPresident: Mar Thoma Jubilee CentrePresident: Mar Thoma Galilean Community CentreChairman: Hoskote Mission & Medical CentreVice President: Bangalore Mar Thoma Centre, BeerasandraVice President: Devanahalli MissionCouncil Member: Chennai- Bangalore DioceseVice President : Bible Society of India, Karnataka AuxiliaryBoard Member : Karnataka Christian United ForumMember: Managing Committee MTVEA, TiruvallaDelegate: The Assembly of NCCIMember: Executive Committee, Bible Society of IndiaCouncil Member: Christian Institute for the study of Religion&SocietyResource Person: United Religions Initiative & Interfaith Students Movement of India
Rev. Aju Abraham, B.Sc., B.D., Dip. In Web DesignMob: 98809-33728Asst. Vicar: Mar Thoma Syrian ChurchMember: Managing Committee MTYS, TiruvallaMember: Sabha Website CommitteeTreasurer: Karnakaka Mission BoardConvenor: Bangalore Center Lay Training InstituteCo-ordinator: Bangalore Centre Young Family Fellowship
Very Rev. Dr. Cherian ThomasMob: 9483501416
Rev. Thomas C. Alexander, VicarMob:94806-12944
Rev. Dr. Alex Thomas, Vicar Mob: 99168-80041Rev. John P. Varghese, Asst. Vicar
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Bethel MTCK. R. Puram, Tel: 25600424 Jerusalem MTCHebbal, Tel: 23432118
St. Thomas MTCMarathahalli, Tel: 25233511
Trinity MTC, RajajinagarChristos MTC, Kengeri
St. Stephen's MTCKoramangala, Tel: 25741429
Mar Thoma Youth CentreDoddagubbi, Tel: 32528423
M. Th. StudentUTC
St. John’s MTCTumkur, Tel: 09581-62201220
Rev. George Koshy, VicarMob: 9447157910 Rev. Thomas John A., VicarMob: 94488-03393
His Eminence The Most Rev. Dr. Philipose MarChrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya MetropolitanJubilee Home, Maramon P.O., KozhencherryPathanamthitta Dist., Kerala-689 549Ph: 0468-2211210, Fax: 0468-2211212 Email: [email protected]
His Grace The Most Rev. Dr. Joseph MarThoma MetropolitanNiranam-Maramon DiocesePoolatheen, Thiruvalla P.O.Pathanamthitta Dist., Kerala-689 101Ph: 0469-2630313 (O), 2601210 (P) Mob: 9961963090, 9447370700Fax: 0469-2602626Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Diocesan Secretary
Mar Thoma Syrian Church Of MalabarThiruvalla, Kerala-689 101
Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar AthanasiusT.M.A.M. Mar Thoma Centre, Mandiram P.O.Ranny, Kerala-689 672Ph: 04735-227487, 227511 (O), 227760 (P)Fax: 04735-227511Email: [email protected]
Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar TheodosiusSinai Mar Thoma Centre, 2320 S, Merrick AvenueMerrick, NY - 11566, U.S.A.Ph: 516-377-3311Fax: 516-377-3322Email: [email protected]
Delhi Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar PaulosMar Thoma Centre, 26, Bhai Vir Singh MargGole Market, New Delhi. 110-001, India.Ph: 011-23342828 (O), 23369151 (P),Fax: 011-23348800 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Kottayam - Kochi Diocese
Kunnamkulam -Malabar Diocese
Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar MakariosBethel Aramana, Manganam P.O.Kottayam, Kerala-686 018Email: [email protected]
Rt. Rev. Gregorios Mar Stephanos Mar Thoma Centre, Makkada P.O.Kakkodi (Via), Calicut. Kerala-673 617Ph: 0495-2265773Fax: 0495-2267641Email: [email protected]
Mumbai Diocese
Sabha Secretary &Senior Vicar General
Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar TheethosMar Thoma Centre, Plot No. 18, Sector 10-AVashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra-400 703Ph: 022-27657141 (P), 27669484Fax: 022-27669486Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Very Rev. P. T. ThomasSabha Office, Tiruvalla P.O.,Pathanamthitta Dist., Kerala-689 101Ph: 0469-2630449(O) 2607906(D) ,2630188(R)Mob: 9447440103, 9656544644Email : [email protected]
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THE PARISHThe Syrian Christian fellowship in Bangalore commenced its worship services andprayer meetings in 1917 at the UTC. With the gradual increase in members, theBangalore Marthoma parish became a reality in 1945 with Rev. Philip Oommen(Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Valiya Metropolitan) as the first Vicar.The Mar Thoma Worship Service was then conducted at St. Paul’s Church and in1960, the congregation moved to the present premises. The foundation stone forthis church building was laid in January 1959 by Rt. Rev Dr. Alexander MarTheophilos Episcopa and the building was dedicated in Jan 1960 by Most Rev.Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan.
Our Parish is the biggest Mar Thoma Parish within India, but outside Kerala with990 families and around 3600 members divided into 18 prayer groups. During theyear 2012-‘13, 35 new families joined our parish and 6 families were transferredto other parishes.
EPISCOPAL VISITSDuring the year, we were privileged to have the presence of His LordshipRt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius, His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac MarPhiloxenos, and His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos in our church.
ACHENSVicar, Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr. and Asst. Vicar, Rev. Aju Abraham continue toprovide able leadership for the parish.
Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr. serves as the Chairman of the Hoskote Mission andMedical Centre committees, the Vice-President of Devanahalli Mission andBangalore Mar Thoma Centre, Beerasandra and the Managing Committee Memberof the Mar Thoma Voluntary Evangelist's Association, Thiruvalla. Achen alsoserves as the Vice-President of Bible Society of India, Karnataka Auxiliaryduring the reporting year. He is elected to the Central Executive Committee of BibleSociety of India.
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The Mar Thoma Syrian Church# 47 Primrose Road, Bangalore 560-025
ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13
'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' Phil. 4:13
Dear Parishioners,
I thank the Lord for His guidance through the last 67 years and glorify Him for Hisfaithfulness. On behalf of the Kaisthana Samithi, I present the Annual Report of ourParish for the year 2012-13.
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Rev. Aju Abraham serves as member of Sabha Website Committee, treasurer ofKarnataka Mission Board, convenor of Lay Training Program, Bangalore Centreand Co-ordinator of Bangalore Centre Young Couples Fellowship.
We remain ever grateful to our Achens for shepherding us in the way of the Lord.
GENERAL BODYThe General Body of the Parish met twice during the reporting year.
KAISTHANA SAMITIThe Kaisthana Samithi consisting of 48 members met 11 times during the year todiscuss and deliberate on the day-to-day matters of the parish as well as toexecute the decisions of the General Body.
Aug. 11, 2012 onwards - Worship service is being conducted in the morning onSecond Saturdays. Sandhya Namaskaram was conducted during the entire lentseason at church as well as some residences.
J. P. Nagar - Holy Qurbana service is being conducted on all 1st Sundayevenings in J. P. Nagar area. This was started from September 09, 2012.
Mar Thoma Galilean Community Centre, Lingarajpuram: Malayalam HolyQurbana Service is held on every 5th Sunday at 7.30 a.m.
HosurOur special thanks to Mr. V. M. Varghese (Thippasandra) for his commitment inconducting the Matin service and prayer meetings in this area.
Special Matin ServiceSpecial matin service was conducted under the leadership of the choir everysecond Sunday of the month.
Title Subject In His hands Easter serviceCalm me Lord Mental illness
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Shepherd me O God Ordained ministryDo whatever he tells you Lenten ServiceBecause He Lives Lent Whisper a prayer How prayer leads us onStill on the cross service A service of repentanceHope The joyful promise of salvationBeing Little Service celebrating children & childhood
PRAYER MEETINGSPrayer meetings were regularly held on Sunday evenings as per the schedule invarious areas. Fasting prayer was conducted regularly on Fridays from 10.30 a.m.to 12.30 p.m.
PARISH CONVENTIONParish Convention, held from November 22-25, 2012 had Evg. ThomasKarunakaran, Mavelikara, Evg. T.M. Koshy Kattanam, Evg. Joy Pullad andBro. Saju Ayroor of the Mar Thoma Convention Speakers Association as the mainspeakers. Br. Saju Ayroor and his team led the music service. Parishionersattended the convention in large numbers and it was a blessing to thecommunity.
We observed the Feast of Ascension of our Lord on May 17 with the HolyQurbana followed by revival meeting. Evg. Sunny Cherian from Thumpamon wasthe main speaker.
Apr 01Maundy WednesdayMaundy Thursday Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas was the celebrant Good Friday service Easter Eve Song Service on Christ’s Passion and Resurrection- Risen Easter service Combined VBS with the CSI East Parade Malayalam ChurchMTVEA Annual General Body, Jalahalli MTCAnnual General Body meeting of Sevika Sangham
Young Family Fellowship PicnicMar Thoma Students Conference, TrivandrumThe Feast of Ascension of our Lord Senior Members Fellowship Of Bangalore Diocese Diocesan Youth Conference in Chennai - 36 youths from our parish attended this camp.
Palm (Hosanna) Sunday Service
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Jun 03Jun 10
Aug 05
Aug 11Aug 12Aug 15
Aug 18-20
Sep 08
Oct 10Oct 14Oct 20Oct 21Oct 24
Oct 25-27
Oct 27
Oct 28
Nov 4
Nov 08
Nov 10-12Nov 11Nov 18Nov 22-25Nov 25
Dec 02
Dec 09Dec 16Dec 20
Annual General Body MeetingStudent Dedication Service
Tithe offering Sunday - Rs.23,57,508/- was received through titheoffering.Holy Qurbana on second Saturdays was introduced Sevika Sangham Annual sale Independence Day was celebrated by hoisting the national flag at our church premises.Diocesan Teens Conference
Kerala’s national festival Onam was celebrated. Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos was the chief guest
Mission Sunday was celebratedCredit / debit Card Swipe facility was inauguratedFirst meeting of teen fellowship Youth Sunday was celebrated Vidhyarambam- Commencement of formal education for children -13 children participated.Bangalore Mar Thoma Centre Sunday School camp at Mar ThomaCentre, BeerasandraLay Leadership Certificate Course inauguration by His Lordship IsaacMar PhiloxenosFamily Sunday was celebrated. Mrs. & Mr. Mathew Thomas ofIndiaranagar, who completed 50 years of marriage was honoured.
One day income offering was received during the services.Rs11,01,377/- was received through this offering. Chumma Oru Chandha-The sale by the choirFoundation laying ceremony for PU College building at BidadiSt. Thomas School premises.Parish Youth Camp at Munnar World Sunday School Day was celebrated. Diocesan Sunday was celebrated. Parish ConventionDedication of Sexton Quarters
Dedication of new church organSunday School Birudhu examSunday school Competitions Christmas Carol Service at Church. Christmas celebrations at St. Thomas School, Bidadi
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Dec 25Dec 31
Jan 01Jan 13Jan 17- 20Jan 19
Feb 03
Mar 03Mar 13-14Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24
Mar 28Mar 29Mar 30
Mar 31
Sabha Dinam - Holy Qurbana Christmas Program at Jubilee Centre Christmas Program at Galilean CentreChristmas service and Holy QurbanaWatch Night & Candle light Service and Holy Qurbana
New Year Holy Qurbana Harvest Festival of the ParishBangalore Centre ConventionBangalore Centre Convention meeting
Sunday School classes commenced
Parish day and First Holy Communion Service.Parish Youth Camp (B) was held at Beerasandra Camp Centre 40th Friday - Holy CommunionSunday School Anniversary celebrationPalm Sunday (Hosanna Service)Young Family Fellowship (YFF) RetreatMaundy Thursday QurbanaGood FridayHoly Saturday- Prabatha Namaskaram and Holy QurbanaEaster Eve music programme Easter service and Holy Qurbana
10. CLERGY VISITThe following Clergymen visited the parish during the year and led the Sundayservice
Very Rev. D. PhilipRev K. C. GeorgeRev. Dr. K. V. MathewRev. P. M. ThomasRev. K. M. VargheseVery Rev. Dr. Cherian ThomasRev. Joseph AyrurkuzhiRev. Kuruvilla PhilipRev. James M. Koshy
Rev. Dr. Alex ThomasRev. B. MathewRev. Binu C. SamuelRev. Feno M. ThomasRev. Philip PhilipRev. Renny VargheseRev. Eapen Mathew Rev. Abu CherianRev. Gigo C. Daniel
April 28, 2012
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Nathan Thomas Samuel M.
Parents
S/o Vinay S. Thomas& Navitha A. Mathew
11. HOLY BAPTISM18 children and 3 adults were baptized during the year
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Jonathan V. Lobo
Anya Elizabeth Cherian
Rebekah Angel John
Daniel Sherin Samuel
John Thomas
Rian Mathew
Nathan George
Nathaniel Koshy Abraham
Saadhana Bulusu
Gayathri M.
Shipee S.
Aneira Elizabeth Abraham
Liya Miriam Jasmin
Nathaniel Mathew Nebu
Antara Liz Verghese
Tejas Abraham Thomas
Zayden Jacob Dawkins
Parents
S/o Lobo Vadakkethalakkil& Elizabeth Shilpa Lobo
D/o Avinash Thomas Cherian& Grace Cherian
D/o Bibin John& Jincy Mathew
S/o Sherin Samuel& Viji Sherin
S/o Thomas John& Shanti Mathew
S/o Mathew John& Renji Mathew
S/o Sam George& Cibi Chandy
S/o Koshy Abraham& Nicolette Koshy Abraham
D/o Venkateswar Bulusu& Padma Bulusu
D/o V. G. Muralidharan& Padmini L.
D/o G. K. Shrivastav& Jyoti S.
D/o Anil Alex Abraham& Lara Mary Mathew
D/o Jasmin J. Thomas& Roshini Jasmin
S/o Nebu Mathews& Marian Nebu
D/o Ashish Thomas Verghese& Auropa Thomas Verghese
S/o Thomas V. A& Gowri S. A.
S/o Adrian Alexander Dawkins& Nanditha George Dawkins
Ethan Sunil Mathews
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May 19, 2012
June 07, 2012
June 11, 2012
June 27, 2012
July 28, 2012
August 20, 2012
September 01, 2012
September 07, 2012
September 22, 2012
September 28, 2012
September 28, 2012
October 20, 2012
October 24, 2012
October 27, 2012
November 19, 2012
November 22, 2012
December 23, 2012
December 27, 2012S/o Sunil Mathews& Uma Sunil Mathews
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Joanna Elizabeth Alexander
Kai Jonathan Abraham
January 19, 2013
January 26, 2013
D/o. Jacob Alexander& Anugrah Mary Thomas
S/o Abraham Cherian& Nisha Abraham
Name DateParents
Simon JacobS/o K. G. Jacob& Mariamma Jacob
Alex John MathewS/o John Jacob Mathew& Mary John
Roshan A VargheseS/o Kiran Varghese& Mary Varghese
Rejeesh RajanS/o Rajan P. G.& Gracy Rajan
Lynn Alex JoyS/o (Late) Jose K. Joy& Alice Joy
Libin VargheseS/o K. K. Varghese& Saramma Varghese
Ronnie SimonS/o P. M. Simon& (Late) Rachel
Rohit Edwin PhilipS/o (Late) Roy Philip& (Late) Sunila Philip
Renesh ReghunathanS/o N. Reghunathan& Shantamma
Sharon Shithal MadathilD/o Joseph Sunil Raj& Sheela Sunil Raj
Lincy JoykuttyD/o K. K. Joykutty & Lillykutty
Neeta Ann JacobD/o T. J. Jacob & Sara Jacob
Bincy JoshwaD/o K. A. Joshua.& Aleyamma Joshua
Nisha MathewD/o Mathew George & Chinnamma
Ruby ThomasD/o T. A. Thomas& Rosamma Thomas
Asha T. MathewD/o Mathew Abraham& Saly Mathew
Ramya ThomasD/o N. T. Thomas& Valsamma Thomas
Besline AbrahamD/o Abraham Raju& Sherly A. Raju
12. HOLY MATRIMONY15 marriages were solemnized in our church during the year.
Name of Member Name of Spouse
May 09, 2012
July 02, 2012
August 27, 2012
August 30, 2012
September 10, 2012
October 22, 2012
November 17, 2012
November 24, 2012
December 03, 2012
Date of Wedding
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Jeevan George S/o (Late) V. J. George& (Late) Mary George
Suraj AbrahamS/o Dr. K. Abraham Jacob& Dr. Santha Abraham
John Joshua S/o (Late) Dr. C. J. Joshua & M. Saroj Joshua
Rahul Philip JacobS/o Jacob Philip& Elizabeth Philip
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Name of Member Name of Spouse Date of Wedding
Ann Verghese
Sijo K. John
Neethi Prasad
Cheryl JoyRoy
Shilpee Shrivastava
Saadhana Bulusu
Anisha Mary Abraham
Bipin A. VargheseTincy
May 26, 2012
June 11, 2012
July 02,2012
September 15, 2012
October 18, 2012
October 18, 2012
November 22, 2012
January 05, 2013
Titoo Thomas Thomas
Nitin M. Varghese
Rev. Christopher Phil Daniel
Roy Varghese
Aby George
Dinu Joy
Vivek Mani Mathew
Tincy Sara Joseph
13. OBITUARY
10 members of the Parish were called to eternal rest
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Dr. P.T. Thomas
Isaac Mathew
T. P. John
P. C. Thomas
K. A. Abraham
Thankamma Abraham
Som Thomas
Jerry George
Rose Thomas
Saramma Panicker
Kunjamma Mathai
V. K. Chacko
Anna Thomas
M. C. Panicker
Indiranagar
Viveknagar
Benson Town
Benson Town
Domlur
Cantonment
Indiranagar
Indiranagar
Richmond Town
Wilson Garden
Richmond Town
Malleswaram
J. P. Nagar
Wilson Garden
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Name of the Member Age Prayer Group
April 22, 2012
April 27, 2012
June 05, 2012
June 09, 2012
July 24, 2012
September 28, 2012
October 23, 2012
October 24, 2012
December 21, 2012
March 02, 2013
April 09, 2013
April 27, 2013
April 30, 2013
May 01, 2013
Date of Demise
14. HONORING SENIOR MEMBERS
11 senior members of the parish who completed 75 years of age were honouredduring the Parish Day celebration
Alice Mathew
John C. Mammen
George Philip P
John Mathew
Kunjumon A. P
Alice John
Kunjamma Abraham
Joy Varghese
Thomas Geevarghese
Annamma Joy
Dr. M. C. Thomas
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Lingarajapuram
Malleswaram
Thippasandra
Thippasandra
Richmond Town
Madiwala
Indiranagar/Ulsoor
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15. MERIT AWARDS
Meritorious students of our parish were awarded cash prizes and certificates byHis Lordship Rt. Rev.Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos, during the Parish Day celebrationfor securing high marks in 10th and 12th Board Exams of ICSE, CBSCE, SSLC,and PUC.
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Name of the Student
Princy Mariam Thomas
Vijay Joe Thomas
Nikhita Suzanne Roshan
Dhanya Ann Koshy
Parents
D/o Thomas M. Abraham &Molly Thomas (Shanthinagar) S/o Thomas John &Jessy Thomas (Madiwala)D/o Roshan George &Bindu Roshan (Ind/Ulsoor)D/o Zachariah Koshy &Pushpa E. Koshy (HAL)
Course
SSLC
PUC
ICSE 10th
CBSE 12th
Percentage
87.3%
85.1%
93.8%
94.2%
16. HARVEST FESTIVAL
17. PARISH DAY & FIRST COMMUNION
18. WELFARE PROJECTS
Parish Harvest Festival was held on Jan 13, 2013 and Rs. 10,29,535/- received.Sevika Sanghom generated Rs. 1,50,595/- through breakfast sale during theHarvest Festival. Sunday School organized various games for children and raisedRs. 5790/- Mr. Jacob Varghese and Mrs. Ammini Thomas served as GeneralConveners.
67th Parish day was celebrated on March 03, 2013 in which Diocesan BishopRt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos was the chief guest. First Holy Communionservice was also held on this day and given to 24 children. Four merit awardswere given to students and 13 members above 75 years of age were honored.Redesigned website (www.mtcblr.com) of the parish was launched byRt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos. Hearty thanks to Mr. Toms Mathew fordesigning this website.
Medical Aid: Rs. 10,000/- was disbursed to applicants from our parish andothers. Interest on medical endowment fund deposits and voluntary contributionsform the source of the fund.
Education Aid: Rs.2,06,000/- was disbursed to students of our parish, variousmission schools, St.Thomas School, Bidadi, Vaidika Seminary and others.Birthday offertory and specified donations are sources of income for the fund.
Marriage Aid: Rs.35,000/- was disbursed to our members and others. Weddinganniversary offertory and voluntary contributions form the basis of the funds.
Benevolent Aid: Offertory of one of the Sundays of the year is set apart forgiving interest free loans of up to Rs.50,000/- to parish members for selfemployment. No disbursement was made in the year.
Relief Aid: Christmas Carol Service offertory is set apart for financial support tomembers of our parish and others to tide over unexpected personal or familycrisis.
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Vicar’s Discretionary Fund: Rs.3,72,000/- was disbursed during the year. The funding for the same comes from donations.
House for the Houseless: The fund has been established to assist deservingmembers of the parish who own land in and around Bangalore to construct theirown houses. A portion of the tithe collection is set apart as a source of income forthis fund. No projects were undertaken during the year. Rs. 60,000/- has beendonated to KNS and Beerasandra mission field for house construction.
Health Care and Guidance Centre: This centre functions in our Parish hall onevery 3rd Sunday of the month. This year, a total of 10 clinics were held. Thisservice is initiated by the Parish and functions through the voluntary services ofthe medical professionals of our parish. Dr. Valsa Mathew serves as theOrganiser of the health clinics.
Sunday School: We have 248 children and over 35 teachers / volunteers. TheSunday school is being held between two services from 8.45 AM to 9.45 AM. Theannual Sunday school exams were held in Nov/ Dec 2012 and students appearedfor Birudhu exam of the Samajam. Eight of our students received special prizeand certificate from Samajam. Mr. Jaison Abraham served as the Headmaster.Our children participated in the Bangalore Centre Sunday school camp and alsocentre Sunday School Competitions. Sunday Schoold day was celebrated onNov. 11, 2012. Headmaster Mr. Jason Abraham delivered the message during thesecond service.
VBS 2012: The combined VBS 2012 (Mar Thoma, Primrose Rd &CSI, Malayalam, East Parade Church) was held from April 9th to April 19th 2012at our church on the theme ‘Transformers Be Renewed’. There were 204students, 18 teachers, 4 devotion leaders and 15-20 volunteers. Each day hadthemes like Ethnic Day, Costume day, Labour Day, Rainbow and Love Feast day,Inspection day, etc. There was a day of dedication when many students cameforward, testified and renewed their faith in God. Mrs. Anou Daniel served as theDirector of VBS 2012.
Yuvajana Sakhyam: The Yuvajana Sakhyam had several workshops, biblestudies, cottage prayers, social service activities during the year. Parish youthcamp organized by Yuvajana Sakhyam A was held at Munnar on Nov.10-12,2012. Rev. Joseph John was the main speaker. Year ending Retreat & Fellowshipsupper was organised on New Year Eve. Mr. Arun served as the Secretary.Yuvajana Sakhyam B arranged a camp at Beerasandra on March 13-14, 2013.Rev. Kuruvilla Philip and Rev. Bibins Mathew were the main speakers. TheSakhyam also arranged for holy sacramental classes in between the two services.On Youth Sunday, Thabitha Sunny and Rincy Thomas gave the messages. Mr.Mathew George served as the Joint Secretary.
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Choir: Our choir involved actively in leading the worship service in Malayalamand English. The choir provided leadership to monthly thematic matins service inEnglish, annual Christmas carol service and Easter eve musical program ('Risen' -an Easter music programme on Saturday, (7th April 2012 and 30th April 2013).The proceeds of the collection from this service has gone to supporting theterminally ill patients. Mr. Anit Kurian and Mr. George Thomas led the choir andMr. Tigi K. Thomas and Mr. Kurian Abraham were the organists. A new Italianorgan was purchased during the year which is of Viscount Vivace 60 Deluxemake. The Choir raised Rs 2.5 lakh through donations and a sale called“Chumma Oru Chandha’ towards the cost of the new organ. Church choirs, Youthchoir and Sunday school student’s choir participated in the Christmas CarolService. Our former Assitant Vicar Rev. Philip Philip gave the Christmasmessage. Mr. Daniel Thomas served as the Choir Secretary.
Sevika Sangham: The Sevika Sangham held periodic bible studies, annual picnic and other outreach activities. A hostel facility for women of financially weakersection is managed by the Sevika Sangham at the Galilean Centre. Ethnic feaston Onam day was organised by the Sevika Sangham members. Sevika Sangamraised Rs. 1,50,595/- through annual breakfast sale. Mrs. Ammini Thomas servedas the Secretary.
Edavaka Mission: Edavaka Mission held Bible study classes, intercessoryprayers and visits to mission fields. Lay training program and Gospel meeting wasorganized during the year. Mr.Idiculla Varghese served as the Secretary.
Service Fellowship: The report year had presentations by Prof (Dr.) Sanjay Jainof NIMHANS on Genetics of Mental Disorders and by Rev. Dr. Cherian Thomas ofECC on Formation of New Testament and by Prof. Jini Gopinath of ChristUniversity on Wellness from Hypnotic perspective.
Young Families Fellowship (YFF): YFF entered into the second year of itsactivities with a picnic at one of the resorts on the Airport Road. 23 adults,accompanied by their kids, had a gala time from morning till evening. A meetingat the Church was also organized with 42 participants joining in to discuss thetopic ‘Marriage’. This year cottage fellowship meetings were started. The year’sprogramme concluded with an event on Palm Sunday for welcoming the newchurch members and newly married couples into the fellowship of the Church.Prof. Dr. Joseph George spoke on ‘Relevance and Need of Marriage Even inModern Times'. Mr. Varkey Chacko served as the secretary of YFF.
Teens Fellowship: With the aim to concentrate on the teens of our parish, TeensFellowship was started during the year. Diocesan teens camp at Masinagudi nearOoty and Teens Fellowship meetings in the church were part of the programmes.The first fellowship meeting was led by Mr. Kurian Varkey. Rev. Aju Abrahamtakes special care about the Teens Fellowship.
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20. OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Mar Thoma Jubilee Centre, Wilson Garden: The centre provides crèche facilityfor 21 children of surrounding areas whose mothers are employed as domestichelp and casual labour. The effort is supported by KNH of Germany through theChurches council for child and youth care (CCCYC). Mr. George T. Jacob was theConvener and Mrs. Achiamma George was the Manager.
21. AFFILIATIONS
Hoskote Mission: Good Friday offertory of Rs. 1,16,455/- was contributed to theHoskote mission. Our members participated in their anniversary celebration andauction sale. Our parish donated a new Thronos to Hoskote Mission. Rev. M. O.Oommen Jr. continues to serve as the Chairman of the Hoskote Mission &Medical Centre. Mr. Jaison Abraham was the representative.
Devanahalli Mission: Rs. 20,000/- was given to the mission programs. Ourmembers participated in their Anniversary celebration and auction sale. Rev. M. O.Oommen Jr. was the Vice President of the Devanahalli Mission. Mr. Sunny Georgewas the representative.
Shivanapura Mission: Rs. 28525/- was given as donation to the mission. Ourmembers participated in their anniversary celebration and auction sale. Mr.Mathew Thomas was the representative.
Jangammacottai Mission: Rs. 22461/- was given as donation to the mission. Ourmembers participated in their anniversary celebration and auction sale. Mr. T. O.Jose was the representative.
Karnataka Navajeevana Samithi (KNS): Our parish contributed Rs. 46,100 duringthe year to the mission. Our members participated in their anniversary celebrationheld at Chintamani and auction sale. Mr. Idiculla Varghese and Dr. T K Chandy wererepresentatives and Mr. James Daniel served as treasurer.
Mar Thoma Galilean Community Centre, Lingarajpuram: A day care centre forthe children of surrounding locality supports about 30 children. Mr. AbrahamGeorge served as the convener. The Sevika Sanghom runs a working women’shostel for about 30 women from the economically weaker section of the society.Dr. Mary John served as the Convener.
St. Thomas School, Bidadi: The school is an exclusive project of the parish runthrough the Malankara Mar Thoma Educational Society providing educationfrom LKG to St. X in the state syllabus. The school is adjudged as the best schoolin Ramnagaram Dist. There are 600 students in the school. Mr. Jacob Chackocontinues to serve as the Secretary. The Parish extended a loan Rs. 10.00 lakhsto MMES for purchasing a school bus. Foundation stone was laid for theproposed PU College building by Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr.
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Karnataka Mission Board (KMB): KMB manages the overall mission activities ofthe Church in Karnataka. Our parish contributed Rs. 68,500/-. Rev. Aju Abrahamserves as the treasurer.
Chikkaballapur Mission: Our members participated in their anniversarycelebration and auction sale.
Beerasandra Mission: Our members participated in their anniversary celebrationand auction sale. Mr. John C. Mammen was the representative and Dr. M. C.Thomas has served as the Treasurer.
Mar Thoma Opportunity School: This is a residential cum day school for thedifferently abled children. Our parish has played a significant role in the growth ofthe institution from its inception. Our parish contributed Rs.73,750/- during the year.Our members participated in their Annual Day celebration and Christmasprogram. Handmade articles made by these children are graciously bought by theparishioners. Mr. C.T.Koshy is the Vice-President and Cdr. P. John Joseph (Retd)is the Secretary of the Society. Mrs. Molly Varghese functions as the Director ofthe School. Mr. Daniel Thomas and Abraham George were the institutionalrepresentatives.
Bangalore Mar Thoma Centre: It is a society and our parish is one of theorganizational members. Sixteen members represented our parish in the GeneralBody of the Centre. The camp facility at Beerasandra is utilised by variousorganizations, other than MTC parishes for their camps and retreats. The Parishcontributed Rs.64380/- towards the Centre. Our members participated in theBangalore Centre Convention. Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr. serves as the VicePresident.
Mar Thoma Youth Centre: The Youth Centre provides residential facilities forindividual and group visitors to Bangalore. Our youth participated in the Centreand Diocesan competitions held at the Centre.
Mar Thoma Student Ministry: Our youth participated in the Students’Convention and Adventure Camp. The major expense for the student ministry inBangalore is borne by our Parish.
Construction of sexton quarters and the new toilet block was completed in theyear. The house-warming Ceremony of the sexton quarters was lead byRev. M. O. Oommen Jr.Repair and maintenance work of the Jubilee Centre has been done.
22. INFRASTRUCTURE
?Option to make remittance to the parish through credit/debit card was introducedon Oct. 14, 2012 . So far Rs. 13, 61, 613/- has been received through the card swipefacility.
23. NEW FACILITIES INTRODUCED
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?Fax machine has been installed – no: 080-25320055.?New projector has been installed
?Special Thanksgiving prayer during service has been introduced from Sept 2012. The special thanksgiving can be for any reason as the members desire, illustratively promotion, successful clearing of an examination, healing, etc. 165persons came forth and Rs. 58,981/- has been received as thanksgiving offeringin the year.?2013 is being celebrated as the 'Year of Family Prayer'. Daily devotionals inMalayalam and English have been distributed numbering around 800. Mr. RajanMathai coordinated the distribution.?The Annual calendar of 2013 with options to write prayer reminders has beenintroduced.
Structured training on the Bible for lay members(Advanced Christian Education)was initiated from the parish and is now being managed by Bangalore Centreunder the guidance of Diocesan Episcopa. 25 persons attend the class held on2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. This is an annual program.
For the growth of our parish from a humble beginning of 80 parishioners to beingthe biggest parish in India (outside Kerala), the parish is indebted to the dedicatedand efficient clergy and laymen who led us in the past. We thank God for theirvaluable services.
We acknowledge with gratitude the guidance and support of our Diocesan BishopHis Lordship Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos.
We place on record our profound thanks to the Vicar Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr. andour Asst. Vicar Rev. Aju Abraham and their families for leadership and services.
We are also grateful to Rev. Fino M. Thomas (M.Th Student) and Mr. RencyThomas (B.D. Student) of UTC in assisting our vicars during the year.
We are grateful to the internal auditors of the year 2012-13 – Mr. C. T. Koshy &Mr. Joy Thomas Mathew.
We acknowledge the service of the members of the Kaisthana Samithi andparishioners. We are also grateful to Mrs. Silveena Mathew (office admin)Mr. George Samuel (sexton), Mr. Sunil Abraham (watchman) and Mrs. Jyoti(sweeper) for their valuable sincere service to the parish.
24. NEW INITIATIVES
25. THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
26. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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?Need to address the space requirements of the parish.?Need to address parking problem, especially during wedding / funeral / special functions.?Need to enhance Sunday School participation from current 248 children.?Needs innovative initiatives to enhance bonding between the members as the parish have over 3600 members.?Need to integrate new members better, particularly those who came from other faith through matrimony.?Need to develop MTGCC and the Jubilee Centre.?Need to evolve a long term (15-20 yrs) plan for the parish.
We thank the Lord for guiding this parish during the last 67 years of our existencein this city and seek His continued guidance for this parish to be the light so as tolighten many more lives in this city and nearby areas of Karnataka, appropriatingthe motto of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church – lighted to lighten.
We pray that as the Mar Thoma Community in this multilingual / multicultural city,we may be able to act as a catalyst for inclusive transformation and be able totransform the boundaries in true Christian love.
27. FUTURE FOCUS AREAS
28. CONCLUSION
For Kaisthana Samithi
Sd/.
Moses GeorgeParish Secretary
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Balance Sheet
THE MARTHOMA#47, Primrose Rd,
LIABILITIES
GENERAL FUND
Asper last B/s
Add:
DESIGNATED FUNDS:
Earmarked Funds
Asper Schedule A
Medical Endowment Fund
As per Schedule B
Education Endowment Fund
As per schedule C
Marriage Endowment Fund
As per Schedule D
House fore houseless End
(Late Mrs. E. V. Mathew)
Vicars Discretionary Fund
As per Schedule
New Thronos Fund
CURRENT LIABILITIES
As per Schedule E
18,171,279.65
3,802,989.37
4,234,410.90
1,201,000.00
400,000.00
100,000.00
100,000.00
220,000.00
125,000.00
444,147.00
22,024,269.02
4,234,410.90
1,201,000.00
400,000.00
100,000.00
100,000.00
220,000.00
125,000.00
444,147.00
AMOUNT AMOUNT
TOTAL 28,798,826.92
Sd/-Rev. M. O. Oommen Jr
Vicar
Sd/-C. Johnkutty
Trustee- Finance
Sd/-K. Oommen Varghese
Trustee- Accounts
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as on 31st March 2013
SYRIAN CHURCHBangalore - 25
ASSETS AMOUNT AMOUNT
TOTAL 28,798,826.92
FIXED ASSETS
As per Schedule J
CURRENT ASSETS
As per schedule F
OUTSTANDINGS & ADVANCES
Asper schedule G
As per Schedule H
Endowment Fund
As per schedule I
Cash on Hand
Cash at Banks
State bank of Travancore
State bank of Mysore
Federal bank
Other Fixed Deposits with Banks
JUBILEE CENTRE
Cash at bank A/c No 92
Cash at bank A/c No 2553
Fellowship of Least Coin FD
Leprosy Relief Fund
16,941,272.66
11,165.00
1,545,699.00
4,111,172.97
2,146,000.00
67,435.52
362,625.84
129,494.66
636,113.00
2,763,464.15
29,268.22
5,527.90
31,588.00
18,000.00
3,959,133.17
84,384.12
Sd/-C. T. Koshy
Joy Thomas MathewInternal Auditors
As per our report of even date attachedFor Philips Cherian & Associates,
Chartered Accountants (Reg. No.: 026495 )Sd/-
(PHILIPS K. CHERIAN) Partner
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SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE - AEARMARKED FUNDS
SCHEDULE - BMEDICAL ENDOWMENT FUND
Education Aid Fund
Marriage Aid
Medical Aid Fund
Benevolent Fund
Relief Fund
Endowment Fund
House for Houseless
Vicars Sendoff Fund
Pakal Veedu
Sextons Quateres Fund
Vicars Discretionary Fund
Total
1,385,695.00
425,690.35
244,801.78
281,426.79
670,489.83
4,993.55
379,436.81
3,725.52
414,557.27
117,508.00
306,086.00
4,234,410.90
M/s. Samuel Karunya Trust
Mr. P.O. Jacob
Rev. M. P. Yohannan
Late Mrs. Annamma Abraham
Late Mrs. P. V. George
Late Mr. A. K. Abraham
M/s. Falma Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.,
Late Mrs. Thankamma Philip & Mr. T. G. Philip
Late Mr. Andrews Varghese
Late Mrs. Rebecca Thomas
Late Mrs. K. M. Alexnader
Dr. P. T. Thomas
Late Mr. Thycottathil John Jacob
200,000.00
50,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
100,000.00
6,000.00
250,000.00
25,000.00
10,000.00
100,000.00
20,000.00
10,000.00
THE MARTHOMA SYRIAN CHURCH#47, Primrose Rd, Bangalore - 25