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Vicar's Message

Lectionary

August Services and Events

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Galatians. 5:1

Greetings to Everyone!

Hope this letter finds you in good spirits.

We are called to enjoy the glorious freedom of conscience which Christ has brought us by his

forgiveness. In Gal: 1 Paul depicts our former way of life before salvation. Wearing a yoke of bondage

is a fitting metaphor to this slavery because a person bound by a yoke must obey his master. Jesus

Christ has lifted the yoke of bondage from our shoulders and placed on them his own yoke, one that

describes obedience and discipleship. Jesus says - Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I

am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls .For my yoke is easy and my

Convenor).

We remember the families who are grieving – the families of Shinu & Neethu , Pramode & Manju ,

Pradeesh & Nikita and Beena Liju. Also remember in prayer the family of our Diocesan Episcopa-

Thirumeni who had lost his brother recently.

A special word of appreciation to the Sunday School Family for conducting the Junior Retreat

impeccably and for organising a Food Sale fundraiser for the scheduled Sunday School Senior Camp.

By the grace of God, we completed the parish election process. I take this opportunity to thank

everyone who worked hard for the same.

Let us be united and be consistent in the mission, purpose, culture, plan and apostolic identity. Insist on

excellence. Insist that we all do very well what is assigned to us. Take church seriously. Let us together

Shoji Varghese Kasseessa

Vicar

Melbourne Mar Thoma Church

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