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Milestone
Newly constructed flats are presently occupied by Vicar & Asst. Vicar.
Parish started a ‘Family Welfare Fund’. 15% of the total voluntary contribution amount earmarked for this fund to extend urgent Medical, Educational needs of our members. Under Golden Jubilee Project of the parish the construction of an additional floor at our church building (mainly consisting of two residential flats) was completed. A lift also erected and commissioned in the church building. The dedication service of the newly constructed area was held on 30th April 2014 by our diocesan bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos.
Our mission outreach at Jawhar, Thane Dist was upgraded as ‘Marathi Congregation’ by Sabha Synod. As part of our parish golden jubilee project a building was bought at Jawhar and renovated to use as a worship centre. Our Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa dedicated the building on 10th March 2013 As per the Golden Jubilee project of the parish the construction of the additional floor at the church building started. Nook Apartments building at S.V. Road. Santacruz (W) where in our parish Vicar’s accommodation situated has gone for redevelopment.
A Cultural programme was organized at Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion, on January 22, 2010 as part of the Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations.
Valedictory function of the Golden Jubilee Year was celebrated at the parish on April 11, 2010. The event was graced by the Governor of Maharashtra His Excellency Shri. K. Sanakaranarayanan. The Metropolitan the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma presided over the function, the Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa was present.
Golden Jubilee Souvenir and Parish Directory – 2010 were released at the valedictory function
Secured 100% pass results for the first time in the SSC exam at St. Thomas School, Kurar.
Golden Jubilee Year of the Parish ushered in. The inauguration was presided over by Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos Episcopa – Diocesan Bishop, on April 11, 2009
Golden Jubilee ‘logo’ was selected for use during the year.
The Parish Website www.santacruzmarthomachruch.com launched.
Projector-Display system installed in the Parish.
A Plot of land at Jawahar Taluka, Thane Dist., was purchased in the name of Mumbai Diocese in September 2009, for construction of a Community Centre.
Koinonia Fest held at the parish premises on November 8, 2009.
Felicitated ‘Golden Couples’ (couples who have completed 50 years of marriage) on Dec. 27, 2009, and mementos presented at the hands of the Suffragon Metropolitan Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus.
Former Members of the parish residing elsewhere were invited and felicitated.
Exhibition of photographs from archives was held.
Former office bearers of the parish were felicitated at the function held on Dec. 27.
Former Vicars/Asst. Vicars were invited and felicitated during the Golden Jubilee Year.
Golden Jubilee Project “Construction of Additional Floor” was blessed by the Suffragon Metropolitan Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus and plaque unveiled, at the function held on December 27, 2009
Started 50 days chain prayer meetings at members’ residences during the Great Lent period.
Started Higher Education Loan Project (HELP).
Conducted the first Ecumenical Convention at our church under the auspices of Mumbai Ecumenical Christian Committee (MECC)
The first batch of students of St. Thomas Mar Thoma School, Kurar, appears for the S. S. C. Board Examination held in March 2006.
St. Thomas Mar Thoma School, Kurar Village, Malad (E) was formally recognized by the education department of the Government of Maharashtra, in June.
Rev. Dn. Mathews Philip was ordained as Kaseesa on 27th July 2002 by Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa, the then Diocesan Bishop, at our parish.
In January, started Worship service in the Hindi Language.
In March, started felicitation of Seniors completing 75 years during the Parish Day.
In February, the Young Couple’s Fellowship was started in our church
The Integrated Village Development (IVD) programme was started in the parish for village ministry in Maharashtra.
The Marriage Guidance Bureau was inaugurated on 1st January.
On 1st December, the Marol-Sakinaka prayer groups were permitted to function independently as St. Stephen’s Mar Thoma Church, Marol.
In February, the Church building extension work was completed.
On 6th March, the Juhanon Mar Thoma Memorial Hall (J.M.M. Hall) was dedicated by the Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan, assisted by Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos – the Diocesan Episcopa in the presence of the Most Rev. Philipose Mar Theophilus Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church.
The Juhanon Mar Thoma Memorial Hall was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. P. C. Alexander, the Governor of Maharashtra. The Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan unveiled the portrait of the late Most Rev. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan, in the J.M.M. Hall.
Recommenced worship service in our church after completion of the first phase of the Church building extension project, on April 04, 1992. Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Episcopa celebrated the Holy Communion worship service.
Extension work of Church building commenced in May. (Worship service was temporarily shifted to the nearby St. Teresa’s Convent Chapel).
On April 01, the Bethel Mar Thoma Church, Malad, started functioning independently.
In August 1990, a Transit Camp was organized by Mar Thoma parishes in Mumbai Centre, at our parish, for Indians returning from Kuwait during the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq.
On Oct. 21, Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa blessed the slab for the extension work of church building.
On July 01, the Bassein congregation was permitted to function as an independent parish.
Good Friday service was conducted in English for the first time on 01-04-1988 by the Rev. Dr. M. V. Abraham who prepared the Good Friday service book in English.
Deacon Joe Joseph Kuruvilla, a member of our parish, was ordained as a priest by the then Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaeus Episcopa on 11-07-1988. (He was the first member of our parish to be ordained as a priest).
On 27-11-1988, the Edavaka Sangham adopted the constitution of the St. Thomas Mar Thoma Seniors’ Fellowship. The Seniors’ Fellowship started functioning as a recognized organization in the Kaisthana Samithi from 1988-89.
Worship service began at Versova.
Bassein Worship centre permitted to function as an independent congregation.
Balawadi classes started at Kurar, Malad (E).
Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Parish: Juhanon Mar Thoma Memorial Welfare Centre was renamed as Juhanon Mar Thoma & Silver Jubilee Memorial Centre (J.M. & S. J. M Centre) a registered Trust [Reg. No. F-10756 (BOM) under the Bombay Public registered Trusts Act & Reg. No. GBBSD/611/85 under Societies Registration Act], constituted for community care and developmental programmes, aiming to bring about socio-economic upliftment of the poor and the needy, irrespective of caste, creed, language or religion and for other social and charitable works.
Senior Fellowship Association revived and renamed as Seniors’ Fellowship in our parish on 07-10-1985
Worship service began at Marol for members in Marol and Sakinaka prayer groups.
Watch Night service began at our parish on 31-12-1985
Salem Mar Thoma Church, Colaba starts functioning as an independent parish in April.
Our Lay Chaplain Sunny Abraham ordained as Deacon at our Church by the then Diocesan Bishop the Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaeus Episcopa on 02-06-1984.
The Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, Borivali and St. Peter’s Mar Thoma Church, Goregoan, starts functioning independently.
Worship Service began at Malad for our members, in January.
Worship Hall dedicated at Goregaon by the late Metropolitan, the Most. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma on 23-03-1980.
Wedding Anniversary Thanksgiving service began at our parish.
Makes English translation of the order of the worship and selected Hymns in our Church. The same was printed and started use. The same was adopted, reprinted and published by the Mar Thoma Church form Thiruvalla in 1993.
Youth Fellowship Started.
Worship service began at Borivali for our members.
Senior Members’ Association formed.
First Directory of the Parish published (updated in 1984, 1988, 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2010).
Parsongage purchased at Kandivli. Possession taken on 22-08-1976.
Vicarage purchased at 9 Nook Apartments, Santacruz (W) possession taken on Nov. 29.
Blood donation drive started on Palm Sunday in the Parish.
Juhanon Mar Thoma Memorial Welfare Centre inaugurated.
Parish General Body 08-08-1976 decides that athmaaya Shrusrushakar (Lay Ministrants) shall from thence be ex-officio members of the Executive Committee of the parish. Later it was incorporated in the Mar Thoma Sabha Constitution.
Teenagers’ Fellowship Meeting commenced.
College Students’ group formed.
Employment Assistance Cell formed.
Dedication of Bassein Chapel by the then Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilus Episcopa on 06-01-1974.
Worship Service began in February at Goregaon for members of the Goregaon prayer group.
Parish Library Inaugurated.
Four adults baptized at our Church by Late Rev. C. G. David on 29-09-1974.
The First Ordination, ever, of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church celebrated in Bombay, at our Church on 24th February 1973. Our Asst. Vicar Deacon George Jacob (now the Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa) was ordained as a priest on this day by the then Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilus Episcopa.
First Holy Communion Service celebrated in Bassein Chapel by Rev. George Jacob on 02-02-1973.
Commences English worship service on all Sundays at our church from June 1970.
Laid the foundation stone for Bassein Road Chapel.
Started supporting an inmate at the Home for the Dying and Destitute run by the Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa at 4 Chapel Lane, Santacruz West.
Marthomites in Chembur, Vasinaka and Mankhurd areas were permitted to function as an independent parish by the name Mar Thoma Church, Chembur from July 1968.
Worship service began at Bassein Road for our members living in and around Bassein.
Commences English Worship service at Santacruz Church.
On 1-09-1995, members residing in and around Chembur, Vasinaka and Mankhurd recognized as a congregation.
Worship service began at Chembur and Colaba for members residing in those areas