St Thomas Orthodox Church Mount Olive NJ

07/28/2026

🌿 OVBS 2026 – Be Mindful and Stay Blessed! 🌿

We joyfully celebrated OVBS 2026 at St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Mount Olive with two beautiful days filled with prayer, Bible lessons, music, activities, friendship, and fun. It was truly a blessed and memorable experience for all our children.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Shibu Daniel, OVBS Director Simon Alexander, Principal Suma Joshua, and Vice Principal Sarah Mathew for their dedicated leadership, guidance, and hard work. We also sincerely thank all the teachers, volunteers, parents, and children who helped make OVBS 2026 a wonderful success.

“Be Mindful and Stay Blessed” – 1 Peter 5:8

07/28/2026

As we concluded the Feast of St. Thomas 2026 with Kodiyirakkam (Flag Lowering) on July 5, our Vicar, Rev. Fr. Shibu Daniel, lowered the feast flag and ceremoniously handed it to our Secretary, Elsy Thomas, marking the blessed conclusion of this year’s Perunnal.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Fr. Shibu Daniel for his spiritual leadership, guidance, and dedication. A special thank you to Elsy Thomas for taking on the additional responsibilities and coordinating everything so beautifully while our Trustee was away on emergency leave.

May God richly bless Achan, Elsy Thomas, and everyone who prayed, served, supported, and worked together to make this year’s Perunnal a blessed and memorable celebration.

“My Lord and my God!”

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

A blessed and joyful moment during our St. Thomas Perunnal on July 4, 2026, as we welcomed five new altar boys in the presence of H.G. Dr. Gabriel Mor Gregorios Metropolitan. May God bless these young boys as they begin their service at the Holy Altar and guide them to grow in faith, humility, and dedication to the Church.

07/28/2026

July 4 Perunnal 2026 – Honoring Our Perunnal Patrons. With heartfelt gratitude, we thank our five 2026 Perunnal Patrons and their families for their prayers, dedication, generous support, and service toward this year’s St. Thomas Perunnal:

Dr. Jolly Kuruvilla & Family
Beno Joshua & Family
Rinu Cherian & Family
Subin Babukutty & Family
Rev. Fr. Shibu Daniel & Family

May God richly bless each family and reward their love and commitment to our parish. Thank you for helping make this year’s Perunnal a blessed and memorable celebration.

07/28/2026

St. Thomas Perunnal Evening 2026 – July 3
A blessed and joyful Perunnal Evening at St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Mount Olive on July 3, 2026. The evening was filled with prayer, the Perunnal message, procession, benediction, fellowship, music, and celebration. May the intercession of St. Thomas the Apostle continue to strengthen our faith and unite our parish family.

“My Lord and my God!”

07/28/2026

With prayer and joy, we celebrated the Kodiyettam (Flag Hoisting) on Sunday, June 28, marking the blessed beginning of the Feast of St. Thomas 2026 at St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Mount Olive. May this Perunnal strengthen our faith and unite us in Christ.

“My Lord and my God!”

06/27/2026

🕯️✨ MMVS Candle Making Workshop

We had a wonderful and creative time at last week’s candle making workshop! Everyone enjoyed making their own unique candles, spending time together, and sharing a beautiful afternoon filled with fun, fellowship, snacks, and smiles. 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined and made this event special!