Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam

Martha Maryam (Vanitha) Samajam was founded in 1920 aimed at the spiritual progress of women of the Malankara Orthodox Church. St. Mary is venerated as its patron Saint. It was started under the patronage of the Late Very Rev. M.C.Kuriakose Ramban and with the leadership of K.M Annamma and co-workers.


Activities 

The Martha Maryam Samajam of our church meets on a regular basis. The activities of the group include prayers for sick people, hospital visits, charity work, bible studies etc.

Please contact MMS Secretary or Treasurer for further information or admission.


For the year 2010, the following ladies hold office:

Name Position
Julie Raju Secretary
Pushpa Thomas
 Joint Secretary
Rachel Babu Treasurer
Aleyamma Mathew Committee Member
Annamma Varughese Committee Member
Mary Mathews Committee Member
Leelamma Varghese Committee Member
Jolly Mammen Committee Member
Sreeja Francis Committee Member
Annamma Abraham Varghese Committee Member

                                         

Martha Mariyam Samajam – 2011 updates

  •  All women ages eighteen and over are MMS members
  •  Unit membership fee is $10.
  •  Unit registration fee is $100, payable to South-west diocese of America
  • Area prayer meeting is held every 3rd month and is held at one of the four churches in Houston.

 

Theme for this year

“Sanctification by word of God and Prayer” 1 Timothy 4:5

Important events to mark on your Calendar

1. Southern regional retreat and seminar will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. George orthodox church in San Antonio

2. Talent competition:

a. Unit level – June 11th

b. Area level – July 9th

c. Regional level – Aug 27th in Dallas

d. Program

                                                  i. Solo songs (English & Malayalam, use only Christian songs)

a. Group I – Age 18-40

b. Group II – Age 41 and up

                                                 ii. Group Songs – Our bishop has provided 3 songs:

‘Akhilam njan araanjittum….’ (Qurbana book page 174)

‘Vazhvettabraham.. (first two stanzas Koodasa Kramam page 31)

‘O Mariame njan …..  (Susrusha kramam page 109)

                                              iii. Elocution:5minutes [English or Malayalam]

a. Topic “Sanctification by word of God and Prayer” 1 Timothy 4:5

                                             iv. Bible Quiz – Book of Ruth and ‘Devotional study of Holy Qurbana’ by H.G.Mathews Mar Barnabas

 

3. MMS Annual Examination – November 19th,2011,10am-1pm.

a. Detailed study:1 Timothy and Philemon

b. MEMORY VERSES

1. 1 Timothy 1:15, 2:15, 3:16, 4:16, 5:21,22, 6:9,10 
2. Philemon 1:14, 20 

c. Detailed Study

Kripavarangal (Book written by H. G. Zachariah Mar Theophilos) – Qns. 375-611

d. Prayer 'Maalaakhamaarude Sthuthippu' (Athyunnathangalil swargeeya Maalaakhamaar sthuthikkunnathu pole) Angelic Hymn

e. Song/prayer 'Akhilesha yogyatha nalkuka'. (Valia nonbile prabhaatham)

4. Samajam Day Celebrations – August 14th  

5. 2011 Annual Conference in Chicago, October 7th &8th.