St. Joseph's Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

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Home Catholic Questions & Answers Now a days so many new denominations of Church are sprouting. Can we justify the new entries if we believe in the unity and apostolicity of the churches revealed to St. Peter (Mk. 16:18-20; Jn. 21:15-17), and other apostles. (Mt. 20:20) ?

Now a days so many new denominations of Church are sprouting. Can we justify the new entries if we believe in the unity and apostolicity of the churches revealed to St. Peter (Mk. 16:18-20; Jn. 21:15-17), and other apostles. (Mt. 20:20) ?

We cannot justify the new entries. Because there is only one body of Christ, there is only one church (Eph 4:2-6). Jesus' prayer of the church was, 'that all may be one, as you Father, are in me, and I in you" (In. 17:21). In this church he has assured his presence for ever (Mt. 28:20; In 16:7; Acts 2:4). The gates of Hades will prevail against that (Mk. 16:18). Jesus prayed that all those who believe in him be united under one shepherd. This prayer will be fulfilled when all Christians unite in the leadership of Pope, the successor of Peter and visible head of church.


But selfishness, intellectual pride and ignorance give birth to new doctrines and new denominations. Till AD 1653, there was only one church in India, the Catholic church established by St. Thomas the Apostle who had the favour of experiencing the risen Lord. Later, due to various reasons, different churches such as Jacobite Syrian church, Orthodox Syrian church, Marthoma Church etc. came into existence. Still later came CSI, CNI and Pentacostal groups. St. Paul had predicted such divisions when he said, ' the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears from truth, and beturned aside to fables" (2 Tim 4:3-4). So let us be watchful in all things (V 5), and entrust ourselves to the teaching authority of the church. Which alone is entitled to teach the true doctrine.

 


Sunday Prayer Meeting

Every Sunday we have our prayer meeting starting from 8.45 am to 10.00 am conducted at Church Chapel. Everyone is welcome to join us also encourage others do the same.

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Prayer Meeting Schedule

St. Mathew's Prayer Group
(N/A)

St. Joseph's Prayer Group
(N/A)

Little Theresa Prayer Group
Saturday, Mar 17, at 7.00 pm
Joy & Shyni's Residence
2201 79th Place N, Seminole, FL 33772
Phone: (727) 319-3125

Sacred Heart Prayer Group
Friday Mar 9, at 7.00 pm
Kochumon & Kochumol's Residence
6308 Sea Lavender Ln, Tampa, FL 33625
Phone: (813) 962-0941

 


SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 
Prayer Meeting - 8.45 AM
Malayalam Mass - 10.15 AM

Tuesday - Friday
Malayalam Mass - 6.30 PM

Saturday
Malayalam Mass - 9.00 AM
followed by Adoration.

CCD CLASS - EVERY SUNDAY
Every Sunday 8.50 AM,
followed by Malayalam Mass.

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If you have not registered with the SJSMCC, please do so ASAP. This is mandated by the diocese. Regardless of your membership with KCACF, separate registration with SJSMCC is required. SJSMCC has to maintain its own record. SJSMCC can provide any reference or document only if you are a member of the church.

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