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1971
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January-09
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Formation of Mar Thoma Prayer Group
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September-09
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Formation of Abu Dhabi Marthoma parish during the visit of Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilos Episcopa & appointment of Rev. K.S Varghese as visiting vicar from Bahrain
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1972
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April
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Formation of Sevika Sangham
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June
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Arrival of Rev. M.M Thomas as the new Vicar
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December
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First house-to-house christmas carol singing
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1973
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November-09
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First Fete and Sale by Sevika Sangham
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December-09
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Condolence meeting on the passing away of Rt. Rev. Mathews Mar Athanasius Episcopa
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December
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First Christmas Carol Service and celebration
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1974
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February
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First Annual Convention, with Vayalathala Avarachen Upadesi as speaker
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March
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Visit of Rt. Rev Dr. Alexander Mar Theophilos Episcopa
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1975
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April
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Formation of Sunday School
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April-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. M.M Thomas
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May
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Arrival of Rev. K.M Abraham as the new Vicar
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October
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Formation of Prayer Groups
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1976
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August-09
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Harvest Festival held at St.Joseph's Centre
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September-09
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Parish Day Celebration
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October-09
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Condolence meeting on the passing away of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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1977
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May
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Special Convention with Kuttaooan Upadesi as the speaker
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August
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Visit of Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostam Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop
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1978
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May-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. M.M Abraham
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June-09
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Rev. MI Alexander assumed duty as the new Vicar
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July-09
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Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Marthoma Metropolitan
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October-09
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First Christian Family Sunday and Family Week observed
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1979
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March
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Formation of Edavaka Mission Prayer Fellowship
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April 23-May 4
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First Bible School conducted
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December 4-5
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Gulf Area Mar Thoma Clergy Conference held
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1980
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April-09
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Inauguration of Malabar Mission Complex Fund by Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Irenaeus Episcopa
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May
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Formation of Al Ain Mar Thoma Chapel
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July-09
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First English Holy Communion Service held
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1981
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May-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. M.I Alexander
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May-09
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Arrival of Rev. P.D Mammen as the new Vicar
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September-09
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10th Anniversary Celebration of the Parish with His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan as Chief Guest
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1982
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Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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Foundation stone of the new Church Complex laid by Rt. Rev. Stuard Blanch, Archbishop of York, Inscription in foundation jointly signed by our Vicar Rev.P.D Mammen
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1983
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September-09
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Dedication of New Parsonage by Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Suffragan Metropolitan
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December-09
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Vicar moved to new parsonage in the Church Complex
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1984
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January-09
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Inauguration of the St. Andrews Church by combined service. First Holy Communion in the new Church administered by our Vicar Rev. P.D Mammen
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April-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. P.D Mammen
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May-09
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Arrival of Rev. P.T Thomas as the new Vicar
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August
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Reorganization and formation of 13 Prayer Groups during the visit of Rt. Rev Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop
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November-09
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Condolence meeting to mourn the death of Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi
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November-09
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The new St. Andrews Church Complex officially dedicated and consecrated by Rt. Rev. Harry Moore, Anglican Bishop in Cyprus and the Gulf
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December-09
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Condolence meeting on the passing away of Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Athanasius Suffragan Metropolitan
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1985
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Al Ain Chapel elevated to the status of Parish
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August 31- Sept 9
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Visit of Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Suffragan Metropolitan, Diocesan Bishop
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1986
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September 20-24
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Annual Convention with Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Suffragan Metropolitan, as the speaker
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1987
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April-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. P.T Thomas
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May-09
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Arrival of Rev. Ninan Varghese as the new Vicar
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1988-1989
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April
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Condolence meeting on the passing away of Rt. Rev. Easow Mar Timotheos Episcopa
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December-09
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UAE Centre Parish retreat led by Rev. Dr. T.J Thomas, Director, TMA Counseling Centre, Kottayam
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1989-1990
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December-09
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Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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1990-1991
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April-09
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Arrival of Rev. Thomas Philip as the new Vicar
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April-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. Ninan Varghese and Reception to new Vicar Rev. Thomas Philip
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Parish Members' Directory published
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Formation of Mussafah Prayer Group
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1991-1992
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April
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First Teenager's camp inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Osthathios Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church
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June-09
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First Social Sunday School observed
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August-09
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Liturgy Class by Rev. K.V John, Vicar Dubai Mar Thoma Parish
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October 3-6
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20th Anniversary Celebrations- Final Day Program on October 6. With Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilos Episcopa as the Chief Guest
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1992-1993
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December-09
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Commencement of the construction of Parish Hall blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa
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March-09
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Inauguration of the Parish Hall by Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilos Episcopa
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1993-1994
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April-09
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Arrival of Rev. George Varghese as the new Vicar
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April-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. Thomas Philip and reception to the new Vicar Rev. George Varghese
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May-09
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"Take-Over" of the Parish Hall from the Contractor
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July-09
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Social gathering of our ex-members and Ex-Vicars at Charalkunnu
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December-09
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Parish Retreat with Rev. K. K Abraham (Vicar Kuwait Mar Thoma Parish) as the Chief Guest and Rev. Fr. Kurian Daniel (Professor of Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta) as the Main Speaker
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1994-1995
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September-09
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Visit of His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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March-09
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Reception to H.E Mr. M.P.M Menon, Indian Ambassador to UAE
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1995-1996
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September-09
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Inauguration of the Silver Jubilee Celebration by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaeus Episcopa, and presided by Rt.Rev.Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop
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1996-1997
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April-09
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Arrival of Rev. P.M Thomas as the new Vicar
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April-09
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Farewell to Vicar Rev. George Varghese and reception to new Vicar Rev. P.M Thomas
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November-09
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Dedication of newly constructed room in the parsonage by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Metropolitan
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November-09
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Silver Jubilee Valedictory Function presided by Metropolitan Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma in the presence of our Diocesan Episcopa Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Episcopa and Mr.P.J Joseph (Hon. Minister of Education & Public Works, Kerala ) and release of Jubilee Souvenir
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January-09
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Formation of Khalidia, Tourist Club-1 & Zayani Prayer Groups
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March-09
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Formation of Central Hospital & Madeena Zayed Prayer Groups, Parish Directory published
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1997-1998
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April-09
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Farewell to the Ven. Archdeacon Michael Mansbridge of the Anglican Church
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August
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Formation of Tourist Club-2 Prayer Group
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March
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Formation of Khalifa Street Prayer Group
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1998-1999
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December-09
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Formation of Hamdan Street Prayer Group
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1999-2000
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April-09
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Arrival of Rev. Mammen Samuel as the new Vicar
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May-09
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Reception meeting for the new Vicar Rev. Mammen Samuel
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May-09
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Farewell meeting for the outgoing Vicar Rev. P.M Thomas
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Formation of Mussafah-2 Prayer Group
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January-09
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Millennium Family Get-together
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2000-2001
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September-09
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Sunday School Silver Jubilee Inauguration
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September-09
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Blessing of the Stone for the Parsonage Complex
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October-09
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Inauguration of Construction of Parsonage Complex Extension
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2001-2002
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May-09
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Dedication of Dr. Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan Memorial Parsonage Complex by Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philoxinos Episcopa
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550 members of Abu Dhabi Parish attended the dedication ceremony of Dubai Mar Thoma Church Complex
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2002-2003
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February-09
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Launched members family welfare scheme
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Obtained registration for our church and signing authority for vicar from concerned Government Authorities
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April-09
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Farewell meeting for Rev. Mammen Samuel and family
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An agreement was concluded between Mar Thoma Church and St. Andrews Church Council for the usage of St. Andrews premises
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June-09
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Arrival of Rev. C. Yohannan as Vicar
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November-09
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Formation of Senior Citizen Forum
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Formation of Passport Road and Electra Prayer Groups
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2003-2004
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June-09
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Grand Reception to His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Metropolitan on the occasion of completion of 50 years of His glorious services as Bishop
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October-09
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Appointment of Al Ain Vicar as Asst.Vicar to Abu Dhabi MTC
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March-09
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Allotment of land for construction of Church by Abu Dhabi Government
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2004-2005
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May-09
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Church Construction Fund inauguration
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July-09
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Award of Consultancy Contract to M/s. Crang & Boake
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July-09
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Family Get-together at Charel Mount
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October-09
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Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the new Church Complex
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January-09
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Bid documents issued to contractors
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March
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Publication of updated Parish Directory
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2005-2006
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May
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Arrival of Rev. John Mathew as the New Vicar and Farewell to Rev. C. Yohannan and Family
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June-09
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Building Contract signed with M/s. Larson and Toubro (L&T)
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July-09
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Kudumba Sangamam (Homeland Fellowship) at Navajeevodayam Centre, Tiruvalla
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September-09
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Parish Day Celebrations with Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius as Chief Guest
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November-09
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Metropolitan's Visit to the Church Construction Site
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December-09
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Reception to His Holiness Moran Mar Baselius Mar Thoma Didymos I
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January-09
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Reception to our newly ordained Bishop Rt. Rev Dr. Abraham Mar Paulos
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March-09
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Consecration of the newly Constructed Church at Mussafah blessed by Metropolitan His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom and co-celebrated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Irenaus suffragan Metropolitan and Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius
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Felicitation Meeting inaugurated by H.E Sh. Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Hon. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Government of UAE
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March-09
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First Holy Communion Service celebrated at the newly constructed Church
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2006-2007
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May
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Farewell to Rev. K. C Abraham and Family
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July-09
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Homeland Fellowship at Santhi Nikethan Nilayam, Tiruvalla
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October-09
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35th Parish Day Celebrations
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October 7-14
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Holy Land visit with the Diocesan Episcopa
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November-09
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Church Organ Dedication Service
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February-09
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Formation of Building Committee for the construction of Mussafah Church Complex Phase II
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2007-2008
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August-09
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Sneha sangamanat St.Johns Cathedral Hall Tiruvalla
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September-09
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36th Parish Day Celebrations and Blessing of the Foundation Stone of Mussafah Church Complex Phase II by the Diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius
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Sep 29- Oct 6
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Holy Land Visit led by Asst.Vicar Rev. K. M Johnson
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November-09
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Valiya Metropolitan's Navathy Felicitation meeting inaugurated by Adv. Mathew T. Thomas, Hon. Minister of Transports, Govt. of Kerala.
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