Breadcrumb Background

Dubai Committee

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church has a committee formed at the parish and diocese level.Church committee in this context typically refers to a group of individuals responsible for the administration and oversight of a parish, mission, or diocese within the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. The committee is formed with area leaders from the prayer groups and members elected from the public meeting, Catechism head, MCMF head, and MCYM head.

Within the committee is an executive committee with a President (Parish Head), Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Joint Secretary, and Joint Treasurer. The responsibilities of the executive committee generally include managing parish activities, communication, finances, collections, budgeting, and documents. The other committee members assist with organizing events, services, and outreach programs. The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church also focuses heavily on lay participation, so the committees often involve a mix of clergy and lay people working together to ensure the proper functioning of church affairs.

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Key Activities of the Dubai Committee

The Malankara Catholic Mothers' Forum plays a vital role in fostering a sense of community, promoting faith, and enhancing family life within the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church.

1

Administrative Duties

Call for and hold frequent committee meetings.

Keep minutes of meetings and decisions made.

Communicate choices and notifications to the parishioners.

Coordinate with diocese or higher ecclesiastical authorities.

2

Financial Management

Prepare budget for the entire yearly plan for the community.

Manage income and costs, including offertory collections, gifts, and money.

Maintain transparent accounting records and submit for an audit.

Organize fundraisers or donations for initiatives and social work.

 

3

Liturgical and Spiritual Activities

Assist in organizing Holy Mass, feasts, retreats, and special liturgies.

Plan feast days for patron saints and church anniversaries.

Ensure proper arrangements for sacraments (baptism, marriage, communion, etc.)

Coordinate prayer meetings, novenas, rosary prayers, and retreats.

4

Faith Formation & Education

Managing Sunday school or catechism classes.

Encourage prayer groups, rosary prayers, and other devotions.

Involving people in altar and choir services of the community.

5

Cultural & Fellowship Activities

Organize cultural events, competitions, and festivals (Onam, Christmas)

Conduct annual day celebration for the community involving all the associations and prayer groups.

Support MCYM and MCMF in their cultural and sport events for the community engagement.

 

6

Parishioner Welfare

Visit sick or elderly parishioners to provide assistance and prayer.

Support needy families financially or emotionally (education, health, housing, etc.).

Set up counseling sessions, and family support programs.

Provide job support or connect parishioners with employment.

Executive Committee

Meet Our Exceptional Executive Committee

Fr. John Thundiyath Cor Episcopo

Rt. Rev. Fr. John Thundiyath
Cor Episcopo

President

Amith George

Vice-President
(St. Paul’s Prayer Group)

Thomas Nediath

Secretary
(St. Jude Prayer Group)

Joy Stephen

Treasurer
(St. Peter Prayer Group)

Shaiju Sam

Joint Secretary/ Projector IC
(St. George Prayer Group)

James Palavilayil

Joint Treasurer/ Choir IC
(St. Peter Prayer Group)

General Committee

Meet our Exceptional Committee Members

Philip Simon

Facility Services
(St. Alphonsa Prayer Group)

Bittey Mathew

Facility Services
(St. Joseph Prayer Group)

Shoji Chacko

MCCL Support Services
(St. Jude Prayer Group)

Robin Roy

Liturgy Services
(St. Mary’s Prayer Group)

Shijo Jacob Abraham

Media Services
(St. Paul’s Prayer Group)

Robert Thomas

Media Services
(Mar Gregorios Prayer Group )

Jinesh Mathew

Media Services
(St. Thomas Prayer Group)

Cyril Babu Idicula

Media Services
(Mar Gregorios Prayer Group)

Biren Philip

Altar Services
(St. Peter Prayer Group)

Shajan Samuel

Transportation Services
(St. Jude Prayer Group)

Mini Paulson

Nurses Ministry
(St. Peter Prayer Group)

Ancy Philip

Headmistress – Catechism
(St. Jude Prayer Group)

Megha Tresee Kiliyeleth

MCMF President
(St. Alphonsa Prayer Group)

Jacob Daniel

MCYM President
(St. George Prayer Group)