New York Nov 16 2005:
The annual Talent Show of the North Eastern Region of the
American Diocesan Sunday Schools was conducted on Saturday,
November 12, 2005. This colorful event took place at the
Saunders High School in Yonkers, New York.
The Diocesan Metropolitan His Grace Mathews Mar Barnabas
inaugurated the event. The performances of students from about
23 parishes have captured the minds and eyes of the audience.
Young angels dancing like butterflies, aspiring stars singing
like they are trying to penetrate into the hearts of the
listeners, a skit that brings the history of our church closer
to our hearts, all these created a heavenly atmosphere there.
Regional talent
competitions that involved all the first and second place
winners from the area level competitions were conducted at the
school prior to the beginning of talent show. The winners of
those competitions were awarded with trophies and certificates
at the end of the talent show. The rolling trophy for the Sunday
school that has scored most points in different competitions was
awarded to St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Jackson Heights, New
York.
Diocesan Sunday School Director Fr. Dr. Raju Varghese led the
competitions and talent show programs. Metropolitan Mathews Mar
Barnabas presented a plaque to Chacko Koikkaleth in recognition
to his services as the talent show coordinator for seven years.
Thomas Mathai of St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church will be the
coordinator for next year.
Mini Oommen welcomed the gathering. Leelamma Thomas delivered
the vote of thanks.
( Indian Orthodox Herald News Release,
November 16, 2005 )
The annual Talent Show of
the North Eastern Region of the American Diocesan Sunday
Schools was conducted on Saturday, November 12, 2005. This
colorful event took place at the Saunders High School in
Yonkers, New York.
