I M M A N U E L M A R T H O M A C H U R C H ,
1 2 8 0 3 S U G A R R I D G E B L VD.
S T A F F O R D , T X 7 7 4 7 7
V I C A R
R E V . J O S E P H J O H N
1 0 2 1 2 F O U N T A I N G A T E D R . S T A F F O R D , T X 7 7 4 7 7
H O M E : 2 8 1 . 5 6 1 . 9 1 4 7
C E L L : 7 1 3 . 3 3 0 . 5 2 9 9
E M A I L : V I C A R @ I M M A N U E L M T C . O R G
A S S I S T A N T V I C A R
R E V . S A N T H O S H T H O M A S
6 8 4 2 B E A R S P A T H L A N E
M I S S O U R I C I T Y , T X 7 7 4 5 9
C E L L : 8 3 2 . 8 3 7 . 4 7 2 1
E M A I L : A S S T . V I C A R @ I M M A N U E L M T C . O R G
(This newsletter is for private circulation only)
Published by Mathews Varghese, Parish Secretary
For and on behalf of Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Houston
Cell: 832.205.6860, email: Secretary@immanuelmtc.org
Immanuel Mar Thoma Church
Houston, TX
N E W S L E T T E R
M A R C H 2 0 2 5
W o r s h i p S c h e d u l e M a r c h 2 0 2 5
Mar. 02 Diocesan Sunday: Beginning of the Great Lent: Jesus who transforms
everything.
8:00 AM
English HQ assisted by Sinai Area prayer
Group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Deut. 30: 1-10
Rev. 21: 1-8
Rom. 12:1-3
John 2:1-11
10:30 AM
Malayalam HQ assisted by Tabor area Pray-
er Group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Deut. 30: 1-10
Rev. 21: 1-8
Rom. 12:1-3
John 2:1-11
Mar. 09 Jesus Christ who holds together the Ne-
glected
8:00 AM
G3 & English HQ assisted by YF
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Jer. 33: 6-11
Phile. 8-21
James. 4:7-10
Matt 1:40-45
10:30 AM
Malayalam HQ assisted by Bethel Area
Prayer Group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Jer. 33: 6-11
Phile. 8:21
James. 4:7-10
Matt 1:40-45
Mar. 15 Metropolitan’s Visit
6:00 PM English Holy Communion
Mar. 16 Jesus Christ who gives Healing and Redemption from Sin
10:30 AM
Malayalam HQ assisted by Bethlehem Area
Prayer Group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
2 King 5: 1-14
Acts 16:16-18
Rom. 5:6-11
Mark 2:1-12
Mar. 20 Thursday Holy Qurbana
10:00 AM Malayalam Holy Communion
Mar. 23 Jesus Christ who Redemption possible for everyone
8:00 AM
G3 & English HQ assisted by CFF
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Hos. 2: 14-23
Acts 5: 12-16
1 Cor. 1:18-25
Matt 15:21-28
10:30 AM
Malayalam HQ assisted by Carmel Area
Prayer Group
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Hos. 2: 14-23
Acts 5: 12-16
1 Cor. 1:16-25
Matt 15:21-28
Mar. 30 Jesus Christ who grants the fullness of Humanity.
10:30 AM
G3 & English HQ assisted by YF
1st Lesson
2nd Lesson
Epistle
Gospel
Isa. 66: 12-15
Rom. 3: 23-31
1 Pet. 1:18-25
Luke 13:10-17
N E W B O R N
A baby boy Ezekiel Canon John was born to Mr. Jayson John & Sowmya
(ID # 177) on February 12th. Congratulation to the proud parents and
Grand-parents Mr. & Mrs, John Chacko.
Elias Mathew Luke was born to Sibin and Amy Luke (ID # 217) on January
24th. Congratulation to the proud parents and Grand-parent Mrs. Annamma
Lukose.
O u r N e w A s s t . V i c a r
Rev. John Wilson
Jolly Kochamma
Jazzlyn Elna Wilson
Jerlyn Denny Wilson
“"Unless there is Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday."
“Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves...What is it that stands
between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between
us and life, the life of the Spirit?
Whatever it is, let us relentlessly tear it out, without a moment’s hesitation.”
Catherine Doherty
L E N T
2025 Executive Committee
OFFICE BEARERS
Vicar Rev. Joseph John 713.330.5299
Assistant Vicar Rev. Santhosh Thomas 832.837.4721
Vice President Mr. Mathew T. Scaria 281.857.5611
Secretary Mr. Mathews Varghese 832.205.6860
Treasurer Mr. Joy N. Samuel 832.606.5697
Accountant Mr. Johnny M. Mathew 281.704.6901
Lay Leader (Malayalam) Mr. Varghese R. Mathew 932.630.0748
Lay Leader (English) Mr. Ajel John 281.854.8078
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Bethel Mr. Shaji Jacob 832.580.4141
Bethlehem Mr. Roy Thomas 832.768.2860
Carmel Mr. Chacko Mathew 917.578.4679
Ebenezer Mr. Jojy John 832.526.6200
Hebron Mr. John K. Philip 832.744.0271
Horeb - -
Jerusalem Mr. Siju Philip 516.503.5589
Salem Mr. Jose P. George 832.754.9204
Sehion Mrs. Mariamma Abraham 516.467.7926
Sharon Ms. Elizabeth Benni 832.462.9383
Sinai Mr. Cheriyan P. Mathew 910.568.7850
Tabor Mr. Alexander Samuel 281.288.5905
CHURCH ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES
Choir Mr. Abraham Samuel 281.416.9669
Edavaka Mission Mr. Alexander Jacob 469.982.1576
Senior Fellowship Mrs. Josephine Eapen 832.969.2428
Sevika Sanghom Mrs. Mereena Mathew 832.633.7206
Sunday School Mr. Jim Thomas 512.653.5077
Young Family Fellowship Dr. Jereesh John 914.602.4353
Youth Fellowship Mr. Daniel Kalathoor 281.967.0607
Yuvajana Sakhyam Mrs. Ancy Samuel 832.983.3705
DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY & MANDALAM MEMBERS
Diocesan Assembly Mr. Binu Pappachan 405.922.5716
Diocesan Assembly Ms. Jewel Zachariah 832.334.8622
Diocesan Assembly Mr. Siju Philip 516.503.5589
Sabha Mandalam Mr. M.G. Mathew 281.857.3088
OTHER ELECTED MEMBERS
IMC Administrator Scheduler Mr. John Varghese 832.938.8664
IMC Facility Manager Mr. Santhosh K. Cheriyan 724.732.5314
IMC Facility Manager Mr. Thomas P. John 832.274.8020
Technology Director Mr. Abraham Kurien 832.623.2330
AUDITORS
Auditor
Mr. Joseph James 281.431.4059
Auditor
Mr. Aji Daniel 214.995.4232
M E S S A G E F R O M T H E A S S T . V I C A R
Dearly Beloved in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As I come to the close of my tenure as the Assistant Vicar of this Parish, my
heart is filled with emotions of gratitude, love, and thanks. These years
have been a time of immense blessings, spiritual growth, and cherished
fellowship. So, saying goodbye is never easy.
I want to express my deepest thanks to Rev. Dr. Eappen Varghese Achen
and family, Rev. Joseph John Achen and family, office bearers, executive
committee members, and every dear member of this parish. Your unwaver-
ing love, support, and prayers have been a source of strength and encour-
agement in my pastoral journey here. More than a congregation, you have
been my family in faith, walking alongside me in both joys and challenges.
Each moment shared in worship, prayer, and ministry will remain close to
my heart. Your kindness and commitment to the church have truly inspired
me, and I feel humbled to have served among such a wonderful communi-
ty.
Let us continue to live as witnesses of Christ where we have been planted.
Christian life is not just about religious practices but reflecting the love,
grace, and compassion of Christ in our daily lives. Let us remain steadfast
in faith, seeking God’s guidance in every step, and being a light to the world
through our words and actions.
As we enter the season of Great Lent, let us use this time for self-
examination, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Lent reminds us of Christ’s
sacrifice and His call for us to draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and acts
of kindness. May this season inspire us to deepen our relationship with God and
prepare our hearts to experience the power of the resurrection.
May God continue to bless you all abundantly. Please keep me and my
family in your prayers as I enter another chapter in my ministry. We will
continue to keep each one of you in our prayers.
With gratitude and blessings,
Rev. Santhosh Thomas, Asst. Vicar
+18328374721 (USA)
+918547405221 (India)
L E N T P R A Y E R S C H E D U L E
Z E L L E P A Y M E N T S
Email address for the transaction is:
O n e C a l l N o w
Apart from announcements during service and newsletters, we use One Call
Now communication platform to disseminate key information regarding
church service and other activities. If you are not receiving regular emails or
voice calls from parish, please contact the parish secretary.
w w w . I m m a n u e l m t c . o r g
We invite members to check out the updated church website with new fea-
tures and functionalities at www.immanuelmtc.org. There are several new
features like updated lectionary, Bible Verses in three different languages,
various channels for our organizations, exclusive channels for media that
include podcasts, video and photo galleries, exclusive section for our church
history, and that of the North American Diocese.
P A S S I O N R E C I T A L
M A R C H W E D D I N G A N N I V E R S A R I E S
Gijo P. Abraham & Beena Abraham 11-Mar
Dr. Sheebu Chacko & Dr. Anju Chacko 15-Mar
Lino Samuel & Sheba A. Mathew 15-Mar
Isaac Easow & Jeesa Saraa Isaac 21-Mar
Ranjith J. John & Paola Raquel Luna 25-Mar
Jomon Kurian Thomas & Saro Kurian Thomas 31-Mar
L e n t P r a y e r S c h e d u l e
J U B I L E E P R O J E C T U P D A T E
Construction activities were impacted by weather issues in February. All
exterior work will be completed by the second week of March. Interior
electrical and plumbing rough-in has completed both in the gymnasium
and the facilities extension. Majority of the sheetrock and drywall work
has been completed with the next focus being on finishes and flooring.
Construction activities are expected to be completed by the beginning of
April. Please continue to support the project financially if you have not
done so and keep the project in your prayers.
A r e a P r a y e r M e e t i n g s
Sunday School 9:30 am: Sunday school
Senior Fellowship March 13: Pakalveedu Fellowship @ 10:00 am
March 20: HQ in Malayalam @ 10:00 am
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A N N O U N C E M E N T S
AREA PRAYER
GROUPS
Hebron area prayer meeting is arranged to be held
on Sunday, March 30th, at 6:30 pm at the residence
of Mr. Varughese Thomas (ID # 443). Their address
is: 5519 Havelock Lane, Missouri city, TX 77459.
Sehion area prayer meeting is arranged to be held
on Sunday, March 30th, at 6:30 pm at the residence
of Dr. Sheebu Chacko (ID # 480). Address: 4543
Royal Bend Ln., Sugarland, TX 77479.
R e m a i n i n g S c h e d u l e f o r S u n d a y S c h o o l
C o n d o l e n c e s
Mr. Samuel Mathew, 73 years old, father of Mrs. Joyce John (ID # 599) of
the Bethel area prayer group, was taken to his heavenly abode in Houston,
Tx.
The Vicars and members of the Immanuel Parish express our heartfelt con-
dolences. May our thoughts and prayers comfort and console the families
M e t r o p o l i t a n ’ s V i s i t
The Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan will be visiting our
parish on March 15, 2025 & celebrating Holy Qurbana in English @ 6 pm.
M A R C H 2 0 2 5 B I R T H D A Y S
Shibu A. Abraham
1-Mar
Koshy Philipkutty
Aleyamma Abraham
Neethu Mary Mathew
Bindu Georgekutty
Rachel Thomas
Arun Koshy
Anitha Philip
2-Mar
Dennis Mathew
Thomas Cheriyan
Roshan Pappachen
Ezra Punnoose Abraham
Mary A. Samuel
Beena Toji Samuel
Isabella S Chacko
Jolly Mammen
3-Mar
Ajini John
Shiloh M. Mathew
4-Mar
Luke Abraham Varghese
Donna Varkey
Jeffery James Eapen
Jubin Geo Mathew
Renee Elizabeth Karikottu
Sibi Varghese Chacko
Rohit V. Roy
Serena Mammen
Abraham V. Komattu
5-Mar
Mariamma J. Kurien
Melisa Anna Philip
Joshua Mathew George
Reshma M. Varghese
6-Mar Dr. Anil T. Mathew
Syrus Chacko
Smitha Jacob
7-Mar
Mary Mathew
Alyssa Sara George
Thomas K. Puthenmadathil
M. A. Varughese
M. G. Philip
Grace Marrie Daniel
Simi M. John
Emma Deena George
Sarah Thomas
8-Mar
Sneha Saji
Anitha Mathew
Renimol George
Ruben Vilu Varghese
Annamma John
Alitta Mary George
Koshy Abraham
Ashish J. Thomas
Dr. Susy Varghese
Binila Annie Baby
9-Mar
Angelyn Mariam Jobin
Sherine P. Mercily
Tina V. Philip
Priya Ann Chacko
10-Mar
Alan Mathew
Satish Philip
Preethy Chankurethu Abra-
Sheena Zachariah
Jayden Jubin Jacob
Selvy Ann Thomas
Jonah Bobby Thomas
Vidya E. George
Teena Thomas
Dr. Florine Abraham
11-Mar Elizabeth Rachel Karikottu
Johan Eason Samuel
Rayna Mary Cherian
12-Mar
Dr. Shiney Koshy
Thomas Mathew
Sarah Philip Kalathoor
13-Mar
Omana Abraham
Abraham M.A.
Hanok Shiju
Thomas. P.A
Allen John Mannil
Dennis V. Varghese
Soumya Sara Jeffrin
15-Mar
Joseph P. Varghese
David Philip
Meera Rose Alexander
Mini Eapen
Liziyamma G. Varghese
M A R C H 2 0 2 5 B I R T H D A Y S
Ajay Thomas
16-Mar
Agith V. Mathew
Dr. Sherwin B. Oommen
Nina Pappy Nelson
17-Mar
Derick Reji Kurian
Shawn Sam Mathew
Kevin M. John
Dr. Sunil V. Cherry
Allen G John
Santhosh K. Cherian
Abraham Mathew
Abraham Samuel
Mason Varughese
Abi Philip
18-Mar
Julia Mariam Samuel
Denny George
19-Mar
Ida Ann Varghese
Daniel Philip Chacko
20-Mar
Aakash John
Serena Siby
Sheetal Saji
Mathew Jacob
Abu P. Abraham
21-Mar
Joseph Thomas T. Mathai
Xavier Cherian Thomas
Reena Roy
Aby Joy
Josephine Samuel
Danyal V. Varghese
Abigail Alice Green
22-Mar
Dayana M. Sunny
Alyssa Anna Cheriyan
23-Mar
Susan George
Nikita M. Varughese
George Mathew
Varghese Philip
Nikhil D. Thomas
Jake John
Alvin Eason Samuel
Valsa Mathai
24-Mar
Anju G. John
Samuel Mathew Koshy
Siju Mathew
Moncey Alexander
Sosamma George
Thankamma Kurien
25-Mar
Rengith R. Karikottu
Reuben Saji Pappachan
Sajini Reji
Luka Mathew George
Anoop Abraham
Saji G. Philip
26-Mar
Dr. Rony Ninan
Jim Thomas
Sunil Abraham
Vinod Abraham
Bhasilal Mathai
Reji K. Varughese
Aiden Cherian
Noel Stephen Thomas
28-Mar
Aney K. John
Mariakutty Samuel
Elaine Sajan
29-Mar
Genelia Santhosh
Asher Luke Abraham
Jaison George
Noah Joseph Thomas
30-Mar
Prize Thankachen
Aarush Aju John
Jonathan Jacob
Geena M. George
Kuruvilla Chandy
Preven C. Jacob
Aaron Aby George
Shiney J. Eapen
31-Mar
Cherian Daniel
Sahaya Selim Sibin
David Verghese
