June 2004
Dearly beloved in Christ,
I am very glad to greet all the readers of this newsletter in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As per the orders of the Episcopal Synod, I have assumed charge of your parish with effect from May 01, 2004. I request your valuable prayers, cooperation and support during the forthcoming days.
How should religion be? As said in the letter of St. James 1:26,27. "If any think they are religious and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. A religion that is pure and undefiled before God the father is this; to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world."
Here St. James speaks about two kinds of religions
Beloved, the real spirit of religion is in the way it is practiced. Our religion should be reflected in our lifestyles. May the Lord help us all lead such a dedicated and committed life. Let us always be happy with the Lord.
Yours in Christ's Love,
Jojan Achen |
Rev. Dr. K. A. Abraham (Vicar) Dr.
K.
A.
Abraham
Achen
is
from
Anicad
and
Annis
Kochamma
is
from
Pullad.
They
have
two
children,
daughter, Roshin,
who
is
20
and
currently
doing
her
BS
in
Psychology
at
Women’s
Christian
College
in
Madras.
Achen
and
Kochammas’
Son Christy
is
18,
and
is
currently
working
towards
an
Engineering
Degree
in
Kerala. email
Abraham Achen
at Rev. Jojan Mathews John (Co-Vicar)
As a Parish we welcome Jojan Achen,
Kochamma - Susan Mathews John, Children - Vishakh John Mathews age 4 1/2 and
Vrindha Chinnu Mathews age 1 1/2 to our Parish. May God use Achen as an
instrument to help our church continue to grow closer to God and serve Him in
our community.
email Jojan Achen at |
Vicars
of
the
Past
Quarter
Century
|
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Mar Thoma Congregation of Greater New York |
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Rev. Oommen Koruthu | (Student
Achen
later
elevated
as Bishop Zacharias Mar Theophilus) |
May 1975 — Aug. 1975 |
Rev. K. S. Mathew | (Student Achen) | Sept. 1975 – Sept. 1977 |
Rev. Thomas P. George | (Student Achen) | Sept. 1977 – Aug. 1979 |
(Late) Rev. M. V. Benjamin | Sept. 1979 – May 1981 | |
St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, New York |
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(Late)
Rev.
M.
V.
Benjamin |
Co-Chairman Ad-hoc Committee Church in formation | Oct. 1980 - Jan. 1981 |
Vicar | Jan. 1981 - May 1981 | |
(Late) Rev. K. J. Philip | Co-Chairman Ad-hoc Committee Church in formation | Oct. 1980 - Jan. 1981 |
Associate Vicar | Jan. 1981 - Aug. 1981 | |
Rev. N. M. Cherian | Vicar of all Mar Thoma Congregations in New York | May 1981 - June 1983 |
Rev. Dr. T. Jacob Thomas | (Student Achen) | |
Assistant Vicar | July 1981 - May 1983 | |
Vicar | June 1983 - Mar. 1985 | |
Rev. George Varghese | Mar. 1985 - April 1989 | |
Rev. Johnson Varghese | June 1989 - May 1992 | |
Rev. Dr. T. P. Abraham | June 1992 - May 1995 | |
Rev. P. M. Thomas | May 1995 - April 1999 | |
Rev. K. Y. Jacob | May 1999 - June 1999 | |
Rev. Thomas P. Chandy | June 1999 – May 2002 | |
Rev. Dr. K. A. Abraham | May 2002 - Present | |
Rev. Jojan Mathews John | May 2004 - Present |