PARISH NEWS V O L U M E 2 7 I S S U E 8

DIOCESE OF DELHI (CNI)

Lady Hardinge Medical College

New Delhi- 110001

Parsonage: 59 Mandir Marg, New Delhi

Mob: 7289809228, 9447525795 Ph: 011-23363755

Rev. SANDEEP OOMMEN

Email: dmcchurchdelhi@gmail.com

: oommensandeep@yahoo.com

Website: www.delhimalayalamcongregation.org

www.facebook.com/groups/dmccni/

INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Vicar’s Desk 2

News 3

Birthday 5

Wedding

Anniversary

5

Sunday

Service Order

7

M A R K Y O U R

C A L E N D A R : .

Uttaranchal Mission Center stone laying ceremony on 06th August by Rt. Rev. Tho-mas K Oommen Bishop.

Fasting prayer will be held on 13th August at 10 am.

DMC talent night will be held on 13th August at 6:30 pm in our church premises.

Committee Retreat will be

held on 15th August at 9am to 1pm.

Sneha Virunnu will be held on 20th August.

Choir Sunday will be cele-

brated on 28th August. Our Convention and Parish

day will be from 9 to 11 Sep-tember.

WF joint Retreat will be on

Sunday 2nd October in our church.

North India Family and

Youth Conference to be held in Bhopal from 6-9 October.

Confirmation service will be on 16th October.

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P A G E 2

Vicar’s Desk

P A R I S H N E W S

Vicar’s Desk

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus

Christ. On 7th of August we are observing as the laity Sunday. The la-

ities with spiritual vision, godly attitude and attributes is truly a bless-

ing for any of the congregation, family and society. The Bible tells us

many persons' spiritual highness apart from the called disciples. I

want to call them as the laities who acted as the spiritual generators who tried to inculcate the

gospel values without any hesitation or prejudice. The Centurion (Mathew 8:5-13) stands be-

fore us as a perfect laity who upholds the spiritual values.

The Centurion had never seen Jesus before in his life time nor after his servant had been

healed but only heard of His supernatural healing power. The conversation between Jesus and

him was not direct but through intermediaries. He confesses that he is not worthy to approach

Jesus or Jesus to enter under his roof. If only Jesus send a word of command, his servant

would become well again. To ascertain this he says he is also in authority and gets things

done from his subordinates by ordering them. At this, Jesus marveled at him and exclaimed

that he had not found so great a faith in Israel. Marvel is a term of expression of exuberant

joy when we become spell bound. That means the intensity of our faith can even make Jesus

speechless momentarily. If so, examine ourselves, the depth of our faith in Jesus. Is that great

enough to make Jesus marvel at us also? Here Jesus proclaimed that Centurions faith is

greater than that of His own chosen people of Israel. There are three stupendous qualities in

Him a) His steadfast faith in Jesus' healing power b) His ready admittance of his unworthi-

ness c) His compassion and concern for his sick servant.

Centurion, although being a Roman, knew that his servant is a man created in God's own im-

age and likeness; pleading with Jesus to save him. Here we have to examine ourselves; how

is our attitude when our house maids or their relatives are reported sick or hospitalized? It is

easy to talk hours together about the love, compassion and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ

even emotionally if the speaker has a rich treasury of vocabulary of any language but it is dif-

ficult to walk the talk. Whereas Jesus walked the talk and talked the walk. The bible says

"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without work is dead also."

God has given His commandments which all of us know:

1) "Love the Lord, your God........your strength"

You may fill the blanks. And second is this

2) "Love your neighbour as thyself"

In these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets. May God Almighty im-

print these commandments in our mind throughout our pilgrimage in this wilderness.

Your achen

Rev. Sandeep Oommen

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P A R I S H N E W S

NEWS AND EVENTS UTTARANCHAL MISSION

Uttaranchal Mission Center stone laying ceremony will be on 6th August by Rt. Rev. Thomas K

Oommen Bishop. Pray for the mission field and its progress.

LAITY SUNDAY

7th August (1st Sunday) we will observe as the Laity Sunday. Laities of our church will lead us

in different responsibilities of worship.

FASTING PRAYER

Fasting prayer will be held on 13th August 2016 from 10 to 1pm.

TALENT NIGHT

DMC talent night will be held on 13th August at 6:30 to 9 pm in our church premises. All are

quested to participate and enjoy this fellowship. Those who want to present their talents may

give your names to Mrs. Jisha Johnson and Mr. Justin Jacob (Programme convenors) on or be-

fore 7th August 2016.

COMMITTEE RETREAT

The DMC Church Committee along with the Committee members of various organisations

(Womens Felowship, Sunday School, Youth Movement and Choir) will have a retreat on 15th

August from 9am to 1pm. The programme will start with flag hosting. Rev. Dr. Prasad

Mathew will lead the class and discussions. All committee members are requested to partici-

pate in this Retreat without fail.

SNEHAVIRUNNU

Snehavirunnu will be held on 20th August 2016.

CHOIR SUNDAY

Choir Sunday will be celebrated on 28th August (Fourth Sunday). The Holy Communion Ser-

vice would be in Malayalam and there will be Choir Retreat after the worship service. I request

all the choir members to participate in this Retreat.

CONVENTION AND PARISH DAY

Our Convention and Parish Day will be held from 9 to 11 September 2016. All are requested

to pray for the spiritual blessings and a memorable fellowship in these days. Our convention

speaker will be Evng. Sheril Jose, Thollasery.

WF RETREAT

WF joint Retreat will be on 2nd October 2016 (1st Sunday) in our church. Our guest speaker

and quiz master will be Rev. Eapen Abraham (Vicar, Karol Bagh Mathoma Church). The Bible

portion for quiz is Mathew 1-15 chapters. All are requested to pray for the success of this Re-

treat.

NORTH INDIA FAMILY AND YOUTH CONFERENCE

North India Family and Youth Conference will be held from 6-9 October in Bhopal St. James

CSI Church. All are requested to pray and participate in this retreat. Church convenor for the

arrangement is Mr. Jacob P David.

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CONFIRMATION

Our Confirmation service will be held on 16th October (Third Sunday). The service will be

led by Rt. Rev. Warris K Massih (CNI Delhi Diocese Bishop). 19 candidates are getting ready

for the service; uphold them in your prayers and also for a blissful service.

CONGRATULATION

Dr. Ancy Mathew, Dr. Nisha ann John, Ms. Riya Anna Cherian (Interior Designer)

Mst. Ashish David (got admission for MBBS in Kozhikode Medical College)

May God Almighty bless and guide you in the new sphere of life.

Mrs.& Mr. Samson George and Blessy Philip; may the God almighty pour all the blessings

upon your family life.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Mr. Biju Mathew, Qtr No. 1261, Sector 4, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110022.

FINANCIAL HELP

Church Committee has decided to give financial help for the following

Educational Help-Rs.10000/-

Church renovation (Poovanthuruth church) from the Tithe account Rs.10000/-.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Pray for the better health of-

Mr. Mithun Abraham John (Ashram), Mr. KM Mammen (Dwarka), Mast. Addy P Sunil

(Indirapuram), Mr. V D Abraham (Father of Mrs. Aswathi Jose, Rohini).

OBITUARY

Uphold the bereaved families in your prayer:

Mrs. Lilly Abraham (67) (Wife of Mr. Abraham Jacob Daniel) Noida on 24-06-16.

Mrs. Mariamma John (55) (Sister of Mrs. Annamma Kurian, BKS Marg) on 26-06-16 at Kee-

koozoor, Kerala.

Mr. Jibin C Jacob (31) (Nephew of Mrs. Sherly Thomas, Mayur Vihar Phase-3) on 06-07-16

at Erumelly, Kerala.

Mr. Kujumman George (80) (Father of Mr. Moncy George, Kalkaji ) on 19-07-16 at Cheru-

vallur, Kerala.

Please uphold the bereaved families in your prayers. COTTAGE PRAYER MEETINGS

07-08-2016 Sunday 7 pm Mr. Jacob P David, Rohini

14-08-2016 Sunday 7 pm Mr. Jose John, Sarita Vihar

19-08-2016 Friday 7:30 pm Mr. Thomas Kuruvilla, New Ranjith Nagar

20-08-2016 Saturday 7 pm Mr. Paul VT, Sarojini Nagar

21-08-2016 Sunday 7 pm Mr. Shibu Ninan, Mayur Vihar Phase-3

27-08-2016 Saturday 7 pm Mr. Mathew Kurian, Tagore Garden

28-08-2016 Sunday 7 pm Mr. CA Raju, Ayur Vigyan Nagar

BIRTHDAY

01-Aug Ms. Remi Maria Reji C/o Mr. Reji Markose

09-Aug Mrs. Sherine Koshy C/o Mr. Koshy John M

10-Aug Mr. Paul V T Sarojini Nagar

13-Aug Dr. Anil Jacob Elias Hauz Khas

16-Aug Mrs. Blessy Jiji C/o Mr. Jiji Joy

19-Aug Mr. Babu Augustine New Ranjit Nagar

20-Aug Mrs. Susy Oommen C/o Mr. Shibu Ninan

23-Aug Mr. Joshmin Varghese C/o Mr. Varghese Chacko

23-Aug Mast. Jerrin V Toms C/o Dr. Toms Varghese

24-Aug Mr. Thomaskutty N Bahadurgarh

25-Aug Mrs. Aleyamma Joy C/o Mr. Joy T John

26-Aug Mr. Jacob Mathew Gurgoan

26-Aug Mr. Mohan V Thomas Uttam Nagar

29-Aug Mast. Livin Linu C/o Mr. Linu Raju

30-Aug Mr. Rijo V Cherian C/o Mr. Cherian Varghese

PRAISE THE LORD O MY SOUL AND FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

03-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Geboy George Sahibabad

07-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Thomaskutty N Bahadurgarh

19-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Thomas Kuruvilla New Ranjit Nagar

19-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Babu Augustine New Ranjit Nagar

20-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Bobbin C Mammen Uttam Nagar

27-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Raju P Rohini

28-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Mithun Abraham John Ashram

30-Aug Mrs.& Mr. Siju Alex Cherian Gurgaon

Notes

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Holy Communion Service

Every Sunday

Except 5th Sunday

Confirmation Class

Every Sunday before Service

Sunday School

Every Sunday

Except 4th Sunday

Choir Practice Every Sunday after Service

Youth Movement Meeting 2nd and 4th Sunday

Women’s Fellowship Meeting 2nd and 3rd Sunday

Church Executive Committee Every First Sunday

Special Thanksgiving Prayer

Every Sunday

Fasting prayer

Every 2nd Saturday

INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION

THE VALUE OF INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY

We all know what humility is the acceptance of human limitations, the sense that we are not,

and can never be, perfect. Intellectual humility, similarly, is about the acceptance of the limi-

tations of one's own knowledge, and the willingness to learn from others. It is also about not

attributing success solely to one's own brilliance, and failure's to others stupidity. Many

scholars who studied this characteristics say that someone who is intellectually humble is a

better learner, because he\ she is always curious and willing to ask questions and seek further

explanations. In other words, being intellectually humble means you are conscious that there

is so much more to learn that you may have been exposed to so far. Those who are intellectu-

ally humble will have no problem accepting they were wrong, or that they have changed

their mind about some thing, because they begin with the assumption that, they don't always

have to be right. At the same time , it does not mean that you are uncertain or doubtful about

every thing but it is all about holding on to a belief or an idea with 'as much firmness as the

thing demands.'

A teacher who is not afraid of making mistakes, in fact one who acknowledges the mistake

and discusses it ,is a good example of intellectual humility.

It is a challenge to try to develop a characteristics that is valued in the workplace but not

really in the class room. But then, so much of our journey outside school and college ends up

being a process of unlearning the attitudes we have unconsciously acquired. Knowing this,

may be we can start that process a little earlier?

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V O L U M E 2 7 I S S U E 8

In ever loving memory of our daughter

SUSAN SHAJI (Susan mol)

Pulickal House

Kanam, Kottayam

Born on 15-08-2006 Called to Eternal Rest on 07-09-2006

Who rests in peace with God

Mr. Shaji George, Mrs. Suni Shaji Ms. Sherril Susan Shaji Ms. Sharmil Sara Shaji

3B First Floor, Upasana Bhawan Holy Family Hospital Campus

Okhla Road, New Delhi - 110025