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Senior Fellowship

With the increase of an aging population, the diocese felt the need to have the churches formally organize a separate group called 'Senior Fellowship'. Initiating a senior group was tried a few years ago but it failed to grow and develop. This year under the leadership of Rev. Ajith K Thomas we have a good group of 50 members. We are hoping to increase our membership as we move forward. The age group is 60yrs and above. We are in the planning stages of different activities based on the needs for seniors. We have met twice so far. Currently the official retirement age is 67 yrs. Lawmakers are considering raising the age limit to 70 yrs. Some of our members are still working.  There are unique challenges that come with aging. Some of the main issues we see are:
  • Keeping good physical and mental health while dealing with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
  • Keeping financial security while dealing with increasing health costs, trying to get out of debt, different kinds of financial exploitations by family or other people.
  • How do we manage a good social life to balance body and mind.
Some of these issues are easier to deal with better education. We have able and willing people in our church and community to help us think through these problems and issues.

Some of the topics we are planning to tackle in the near future are:
  • Simple tips to live a healthy life
  • Simple exercises 
  • Medicare 
  • Financial security
  • Local trip at the end of summer
  • Any other topic that is of interest to the members

Thank you
Prayerfully,

Grace David
SF Secretary
630 738 2324
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​OFFICE BEARERS 2026


Vice President: 
Mr. Thomas Lathara
​Secretary:  Mrs. Mary George
Treasurer: Mrs. Elsy Philip
Managing Committee Rep: Secretary
Auditor: Mr. Mathew Malayil

Area Representatives:

   Area 1: Mr. George Philip
   Area 2: Mrs. Rahelamma Mathew
   Area 3: Mrs. Susan Thomas (Mercy)
   Area 4: Mrs. Grace David
   Area 5: Mr. P. K. Bobby
   Area 6: Mrs. Lalitha Lathara

​We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


TELEPHONE

Parish Vicar: +1-832-841-0322
Parish Secretary: +1-847-909-1979

ADDRESS

710 N. Main St.,
Lombard, IL 60148

EMAIL

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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Location
    • Office Bearers
    • Volunteering Programs
    • Parish Voice Archives
  • Organizations
    • Choir
    • Edavaka Mission
    • Senior Fellowship
    • Sevika Sanghom
    • Sunday School
    • Youth Fellowship
    • Yuvajana Sakhyam
    • Audio Visual Team
  • Clergy Messages
    • Vicar's Message
  • Media
    • Bible Study Recordings
    • Breakfast Ministry
    • Palm Sunday 2026
    • Summer Trip 2025
    • Church Facilities
  • Contact Us
    • Donate Today
    • Church Forms
    • Website Feedback
    • Career Resources
    • External Links >
      • Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
      • Diocese of North America & Europe
      • Lectionary