Bronx, NY: On Sunday, February 5, 2023, the Family and Youth Conference Team visited the St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Bronx, NY. There was a brief kick off meeting for the Family and Youth Conference after Holy Qurbana.
The vicar Rev. Fr. Dr. Varghese M. Daniel welcomed the FYC team which included Cheriyan Perumal (Conference Secretary), Mathew Joshua (Treasurer), Saji M. Pothen (Finance Manager) , Mathai Chacko, Zerah Mathai and Siju Jacob. Saji M. Pothen, introduced the Conference team, gave details about the Conference and the theme. Cheriyan Perumal spoke about the speakers. Siju Jacob explained the registration process while Mathew Joshua shared details about sponsorship and the Souvenir. Mathai Chacko spoke about spiritual and social activities that are planned for different age groups. Zerah Mathai gave a detailed explanation about her frequent visits and fond experience at HTRC while urging the congregation to register for the conference.
Rev. Fr. Paul Cherian began the registration proceedings by handing over the first registration. The Souvenir compliments from the Church was received by the Vicar from Toby Oommen, parish Secretary and duly handed over to the FYC team.
Several members contributed to sponsorship including Joji Thomas (Jt. Secretary), Shaun Mathew (Jt. Treasurer), Alexy John (Diocesan Assembly Rep & FYC Sports Coordinator), Dr. Jolly and Varghese John, Lovely and Johnny Varghese, Thompson Kochupurakkal, and Thomas Idicula. Also, several members contributed towards the Souvenir and registration, including Shaji Thomas, Sajan Samuel (Sunday School Principal), Sony Mathew (Vice Principal), Renju Mathew (MMVS Secretary), Titus Alexander (Security Officer for the FYC 2023), Geo Chacko, Alex Varghese, Sajan Varghese and Vanaja Chacko.
The Conference will be held from July 12 to 15, 2023 at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center (HTRC). His Grace Dr. Abraham Mar Stephanos, the Metropolitan of the Diocese of Europe and Africa will be the key-note speaker. Rev. Fr. Matt Alexander, the Youth Minister Dallas, Texas of the Diocese of Southwest America will lead the sessions for the youth. The theme for the conference this year is “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh” from Joel 2:28.
For more information, please contact Rev. Fr. Sunny Joseph, Conference Director (Tel.: 718.608.5583) or Mr. Cheriyan Perumal, Conference Secretary (Tel.: 516.439.9087)