Bible Verse
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III
Catholicos of the East in Malankara
His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos
Diocesan Metropolitan
Fr Thomas P John
Parish Vicar
Parish History
With the arrival of a sizable number of Orthodox Syrian Christians to Canada from India and via the Middle East in the 1960s, Toronto became the focal point for the formation of the first Orthodox Syrian Christian Parish in Canada.
The first Holy Qurbana was conducted on Christmas Day in 1969 by Rev. Fr. Dr. N.K. Thomas.
In 1970, after the official recognition as the first Parish in North America, Rev. Fr. K.C. George [later very Rev. K.C. Geevarghese Ramban] was appointed as our vicar. On October 3, 1970, at a meeting of the parish members, it was decided that the parish would be dedicated to Parumala Thirumeni, our Patron Saint It was also decided to conduct Holy Qurbana at least once every two months at the Trinity College Chapel, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto.
Upcoming Events
08:30 AM : Morning Prayer
09:30 AM : Holy Qurbana
4th Sunday : English Service
All other Sundays : Malayalam
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Regular Classes:
Every Sunday
Time: After Holy Qurbana
Great Lent Schedule
Lazarus Saturday:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church
Parish Lenten Retreat:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
10:30 am : Parish Lenten Retreat
Venue: Church
Palm Sunday:
Sunday, March 24, 2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer, Holy Qurbana and Palm Sunday Service
Venue: Church
Pesaha:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church
Good Friday:
Friday, March 29, 2024
08:30 am : Good Friday Service
06:00 pm: Evening Prayer
07:30 pm: Vigil
Venue: Church
Gospel Saturday:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church
Easter:
Sunday, March 31, 2024
06:00 am : Holy Qurbana and Easter Service
Venue: Church
Evening Prayer & Lenten Devotional Talks:
From February 11, 2024
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer and Devotional Talks (Sunday-Friday)
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer (Saturday)
Venue: Church
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDT7tcyQw1yZ1_yCG9AWStA
Noon Prayer:
Monday, February 12, 2024 (Monday-Friday)
12:00 – 12:30 pm : Noon Prayer
Venue: Webex
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Annunciation to St. Mary:
Sunday, March 24, 2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Venue: Church
MGOCSM Food Drive:
Date: February 25 – March 24, 2024
News Update
Great Lent Schedule
Lazarus Saturday:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Parish Lenten Retreat:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
10:30 am : Parish Lenten Retreat
Palm Sunday:
Sunday, March 24, 2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer, Holy Qurbana and Palm Sunday Service
Pesaha:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
06:30 pm : Evening Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Good Friday:
Friday, March 29, 2024
08:30 am : Good Friday Service
06:00 pm: Evening Prayer
07:30 pm: Vigil
Gospel Saturday:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
08:30 am : Morning Prayer and Holy Qurbana
Easter:
Sunday, March 31, 2024
06:00 am : Holy Qurbana and Easter Service
Great Lent Flyer:https://mcusercontent.com/4b0245a10b23c3826466d9a97/files/45447c2d-d08b-5fb5-57e3-804a0b6cda19/Great_lent_Flyer_2024.pdf
Please find below the link to download the flyer for the Great Lent Services.Evening Prayer & Lenten Devotional Talks:
From February 11, 2024
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer and Devotional Talks (Sunday-Friday)
07:00 pm : Evening Prayer (Saturday)
Venue: Church
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDT7tcyQw1yZ1_yCG9AWStA
Annunciation to St. Mary will be celebrated on Sunday, March 24: at 06:30 pm as per the schedule below:
06:30 pm : Evening prayer
07:30 pm : Holy Qurbana
Pessaha Appam
The link has been posted in the Spiritual Organization WhatsApp group.
OVBS, March 13 – 17, 2024
We had an amazing OVBS session this year. Grateful to God for bringing us all together in His love.
The theme, its presentation and overall session was planned out in detail. The organizing team: Blessen Sam, Pramitha Elizabeth Pothen, Biji Roby and various teams did a wonderful job. They worked tirelessly for days together. The promo video was an excellent work of creativity. A huge applause for all who worked for the video presentation: from conception to delivery – those who worked behind the scenes and on screen did a fantastic job. The voluntary assistance of several people as they co-operated with the children, teachers and parents is worth noting. The song session, teaching material, devotion class for teachers, joining of senior teachers: Susan Benjamin and Molly Alex whose loving presence guided our children – all of this was the essence of this year’s OVBS. Food was well arranged too. Thanks to all those who helped the children in the daily drive to/from the OVBS sessions. No one’s effort can be forgotten. Thanks to the Managing Committee too for their support and timely assistance. Sincere thanks to Santosh Varughese, the principal for his overall leadership.
The valedictory meeting, the marching song and slogan with the waving of yellow flags reminded us of the marvellous work we can achieve when we strive together for a purpose. Our eyes are now fixed on the next OVBS as we eagerly wait for another such session next year.
MGOCSM is organizing a Food Drive for donating to St. Mary’s Food Bank at 5715 Coopers Ave, Mississauga.
The food drive will run from February 25th to March 24th. The goal is to fill two boxes of canned goods and other non-perishable food items. MGOCSM request our church members to support this event.
Scripture Reading
Evening:
First Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Second Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Third Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Morning:
Third Hour:
Sixth Hour:
Holy Qurbana:
Old Testament Readings:
- Exodus 12:1-11
- Leviticus 16:3-10
- Joshua 5:9-12
- 1 Samuel 10:17-21
- Proverbs 1:10-19
- Amos 2:4-7
- Jeremiah 18:18-23
- Ezekiel 21:8-17; 45:18-25
- Zachariah 11:10-14
- Isaiah 24:16-18; 50:4-10
Holy Qurbana:
New Testament Readings:
Ninth Hour:
Service of the Washing of Feet:
Old Testament Readings:
Service of the Washing of Feet:
New Testament Readings:
Evening:
First Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Second Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Third Watch (qauma) of the Night:
Morning:
Old Testament Readings:
- Leviticus 4:1-7
- Numbers 19:1-11
- Zachariah 13:7-14:5
- Habakkuk 1:1-12
- Ezekiel 13:17-22
- 2 Kings 19:20-29
Morning:
New Testament Readings:
- Acts 22:30-23:16
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- St. Mathew 27:1-14
- St. Mark 15:1-10
- St. Luke 22:66-71
- St. John 18:28-40
Third Hour:
Sixth Hour:
Ninth Hour:
Service of the Adoration of the Cross:
Old Testament Readings:
Service of the Adoration of the Cross:
New Testament Readings:
Evening:
Holy Qurbana:
Old Testament Readings:
Holy Qurbana:
New Testament Readings:
- Acts 3:11-21
- Romans 6:1-11
- Hebrews 13:20-21
- St. Mathew 27:57-61
- St. Mark 15:42-16:1
- St. Luke 23:50-24:12
- St. John 19:31-42
Service of Reconciliation (Shubqono):
Evening:
Night:
Morning:
Service of the Exaltation of the Cross:
- Leviticus 23:26-32
- Micah 7:8-13
- Isaiah 57:19-20; 60:17-22
- 1 Peter 5:5-14
- Romans 8:5-11
- St. John 13:34-35; 14:27; 15:11-15; 17-19; 17:1; 11-17; 24-26
Holy Qurbana:
Old Testament Readings:
- Exodus 40:17-23
- Numbers 10:1-10
- 1 Samuel 21:2-7
- Judges 6:11-16
- Joel 2:21-32
- Nahum 2:1-8
- Daniel 6:18-24
- Isaiah 60:11-16; 61:10-62:5
Holy Qurbana:
New Testament Readings:
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