Holy

Eucharist
Volume 03 | Issue 08

August 2023
Service Schedule & Acolytes
 Organisation News

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Youth Fellowship meets fortnightly on Tuesdays through zoom platform and study the Bible.
Encourage all youngsters of our parish to participate in the activities of the Youth Fellowship.
For further details, please contact Mr. Geo Peter.

CHOIR
Parish Choir meets for practice every Sunday after the Holy Communion Service at the church.
For further details please contact Mrs Gracelin Justin.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Regular Sunday School classes are held every Sunday before the Holy Communion Service at the rear
hall of the church.
Contact: Mr Justin Israel for further details.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The women of our church meet third Sunday of every month after the service at the church.
Encourage all women in our parish to participate in the activities of the Women’s Fellowship.
For further details, please contact Mrs. Jessymole Justin.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The Men’s Fellowship meets fourth Sundays of every month after the service at the church.
For further details, please contact Mr Renji Cherian.

YOUNG FAMILIES' FELLOWSHIP

The Young Familes' Fellowship meets second Sundays of every month after the service at the church.
For further details, please contact Ms Aparna Anna.

FASTING PRAYER MINISTRY

Our Vicar and some members meet every Fridays at 10:30am at the church for fasting prayer.

COTTAGE PRAYER
Cottage prayers are held once every month at 07:00pm at the residence of a church member.
Encourage all members to participate in the prayer meetings.
For further details, please contact Mrs Dhanya Rajesh.
From
Vicar's Desk
August, 2023

Greetings to all in Jesus’ name.

I praise and thank God for His abundant mercies poured upon us in the last
month. As the psalmist says, “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good.”
(Psalm 34:8), Indeed, this verse has turned as the personal testimony of me
and my family when we look back to the month of July and see the God’s
miraculous intervention in our life.
Psalm 34 is a song of praise of David, when he feigned madness before
Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away.
Seeing from outside, looking from far, hearing from somebody or reading
from some where doesn’t help us to know the God more deeply and
intimately. It happens only with a deep personal relationship with God.
‘Taste and see’ is a double imperative invitation to perceive God’s provision.
Last month I had the privilege to engage with another ministerial experience
in my Pastoral life. Celebrating Holy communion with the inmates of an old
age home was a new exposure for me. It was wonderful to see the aged
parents come prepared to worship the Lord and part take in His body and
blood.
Attending the Deanery meeting at St. Thomas church, Burwood with the
Bishop Paul Barker, lead minister Rev. John Carrick and other fellow priests
was yet another opportunity to widen the pastoral and neighborhood
relationships within the diocese.
Once again, I urge all of you to continue to pray for India, especially the
state of Manipur to see that the peace and justice will be restored soon.
I pray and wish that may God bless you all, provide all your needs and keep
you healthy and safe in His arms.
Shalom!

Revd. Bijumon Joseph.

 Melbourne CSI Church

LIST OF MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH

AUGUST 2023

For detailed information: melbournecsichurch.org.au

Call Rev. Bijumon: 0447 438 900 or secretary@melbournecsichurch.org.au
BIRTHDAYS
1-Aug Shiby Mathew 12-Aug Sam Daniel Ponniah

1-Aug Abraham Sam Varghese 14-Aug Smitha Sara Thomas

2-Aug James R Rajesh 16-Aug Anju Mary Thomas

5-Aug Justin Israel 16-Aug Jonathan Paul

5-Aug Angel Justin 17-Aug Elyette Jobin

6-Aug Renu Eapen 22-Aug Ammanna Prisha

8-Aug Priya Justin 23-Aug Ashok John Varkey

12-Aug Rahul Korattyile

God Created You with his own hands; He Knows your name and your thoughts; He
Blesses you with life, with love; And the joy of another year to know him.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
1-Aug Robin Koshy Varghese & Ancy Alex

7-Aug John Chacko & Mary John

23-Aug Justin Prince & Anju Mary Thomas

24-Aug Jupin Thomas Cherian & Anu George

27-Aug Bijil Paulose Paul & Smitha Sara Thomas

27-Aug Dinu Kumaradas & Deepika Rosechandran

May the Almighty God continue to bless your family abundantly in the coming
years. May you be an inspiration and example for others in the days to come.
WISHING ALL CELEBRANTS HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
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AUGUST more information

Melbourne CSI Church melbournecsichurch.org.au

 When: 29-Sep-2023 to 01-Oct-2023
Where: Camp Acacia, Grampians Rd, HALLS GAP

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For more information, please contact

Rev Bijumon Joseph Mr Manoj David Mr James Rajesh
(Vicar) (Secretary) (Webmaster)
Mob: 0447 438 900

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