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Lent is celebration of the life that God has given us. As we prepare for this year's lent, let me share with you the story of a conversation between a businessman and a fisherman.
           A businessman visited a costal village and came across a fisherman who was pulling his boat up to the shore. He appreciated the fisherman for the good catch and asked him how long it took to catch that much fish. He replied that it took more than half a day. The businessman asked him, "Why not you stay out longer and catch more fish?" He replied, "I have enough to support my family's needs." Then came the next question, "But what do you do with the rest of the time?" The fisherman replied, "I spend some time with my family, then I will visit some of my friends and help some poor families, after that I will buy groceries for the next day and reach home without delay. We pray together and sleep well, get up in the morning and attend the mass, then go for work."

           The businessman scoffed, "I am a Harvard graduate and could help you build up a good business. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds should buy a big boat. Then you should buy a bigger boat and later many boats and eventually own a fleet of boats. Then you should directly deal with the processor, eventually you should open a fish processing factory and control the product, processing and distribution. Then you should leave this village and move to a bigger city, own a mansion and live with pomp and splendor." The fisherman asked, "Then what?" The businessman replied, "Then you should retire and lead a peaceful life, with your family and friends." The fisherman replied, "Exactly that is what I am doing now. I am celebrating my life."

           Let us celebrate our life by filling it to the brim with love of God and by sharing it with others. Prayer: "Lord, fill me with your love and help me celebrate the life that you have given me!"

 Feb 4th Saturday 6:30 pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Jacob K. George (Wilson & Joyce) 
3632 Willow Club Drive
 Loganville, GA 30052 
Tel: 770-466-5973

Feb 11th Saturday 6:30 pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Abraham K. Varghese (Raju & Moni) 
4524 Otha Way
Lilburn, GA 30047 
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Feb 25th Saturday 6:30pm at the residence of Mrs. & Mr. Shaji P. Mathew (Shaji & Neena) 
1929 Pine Hurst View Ct.
 Grayson, GA 30017 
Tel: 770-979-4831

Mr. Abey Koshy 
2383 Akers Mill Rd, Apt # Q 14 Atlanta, GA 30339
Cell: 312-523-9055. 
Membership transferred from Baroda Mar Thoma Church.

Ms. Siby John
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Tel: 770-982-4992 
Membership transferred from Kollad Bethlehem Mar Thoma Church.

Prophetic Scripture.(Old Testament)

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Fulfilled.(New Testament)

Matthew 1:2