About 50 adults and kids travelled by bus to Lancaster, PA to see the biblical play "Joseph". Everyone really enjoyed the show and bus ride!

Our new Sunday School year commences this Sunday. If you have not yet registered, please contact Merin or Sheela as soon as possible. We pray for a year of spiritual knowledge and growth for all our children over the coming year.

We celebrated our annual Perunal on Sunday, September 11. H.G. Alexios Mar Eusebius, Metropolitan of South-West America Diocese, was the Chief Guest and gave a wonderful, inspiring message about St. Mary during Holy Qurbana and during the Evening Convention. After Holy Qurbana, there was Intercessory Prayers to St. Mary, Perunal festivities, and Onam Lunch. It was a blessed day!

We had our Sunday School Anniversary on Sunday, September 4. There were variety programs from the students and awards for each class. Ms. Ceena Varghese, MTh was the guest speaker and really encouraged the kids.

As a result of the movement of Hurricane Irene through the Mid-Atlantic and projected flooding, downed trees, and power loss, the Prayer Meeting at Mathew and Shiney's house and Holy Qurbana on Sunday have been cancelled. Plase be safe during this dangerous storm!

We will be hosting Vacation Bible School in Virginia on August 18-19 at our current worship location in Clifton. Please contact Merin or Sheela to register.

The members of St. Mary's recognized all Fathers and the 2011 graduates (Mariam Thomas, Jacob George, Mammen Mathew, and Thomas Chennikara). Special prayers and speeches were delivered on the occassion by Achen and various members. We congratulate all the gradutes and pray for God's blessings and direction in their future. We also pray for all Fathers that God would continue to guide and direct each one.

The newly-enthroned Diocesan Metropolitan for Northeast America, HG Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, visited St. Thomas Damascus Church over the weekend of June 11-12. To welcome him appropriately, St. Thasom Damascus sponsored a public meeting after Evening Prayer. A number of visiting archpriests, priests, and community members spoke on the occasion. Representing St. Mary's was our Vicar, Fr. George Mathew, and our Secretary, Anil John, and Trustee, Roy Punnoose. Manoj Varghese, as Area MGOCSM leader, also spoke on the occassion.

St. Mary's NoVA had its annual picnic on Saturday, June 4 and it was a really wonderful event. More than 75 people attended and there was plenty of good food, games, and fun for everyone!

In celebration of Mother's Day, the members of St. Mary's presented roses to all the mothers. In his message, Achen also spoke about the love of a mother as seen in 1 Cor 13. We appreciate all our mothers have done and do each day. May God bless all mothers on Mother's Day!

St. Mary's celebrated its 6th Anniversary on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Fr. Dr. P.C. Thomas of St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur, celebrated Holy Qurbana. It was six years ago on New Sunday that the congregation was established. Though there have been ups and downs, normal for any new organization, the parish has been steadily improving and atracting new members. All glory to God for His continued grace and mercy that is being showered upon this parish!

Palm Sunday service will begin at 8:15am on April 17, 2011. Fr. Philipose Sakharia (Holy Trinity Monastery, Ranni) will be the chief celebrant. There will be evening prayer each night during the Holy Week. Please see the Holy Week Schedule for more information. Have a blessed Holy Week!

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