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eligion PLACES OF PRAYER CHALDEAN CHURCHES IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT THE DIOCESE OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE IN THE UNITED STATES St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Diocese 25603 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48033; (248) 351-0440 Bishop: Francis Kalabat Retired Bishop: Ibrahim N. Ibrahim HOLY CROSS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 32500 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; (248) 626-5055 Rector: Msgr. Zouhair Toma Kejbou Mass Schedule: Weekdays, noon in Chaldean; Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. in English; Sundays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, noon in English, 6 p.m., in Arabic HOLY MARTYRS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 43700 Merrill, Sterling Heights, MI 48312; (586) 803-3114 Rector: Fr. Manuel Boji Parochial Vicar: Fr. Andrew Seba Bible Study: Mondays, 7 p.m. in Chaldean; Thursdays, 8 p.m. Seed of Faith in English; Saturdays, 7 p.m. Witness to Faith in Arabic Youth Groups: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for High Schoolers Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 9 a.m. in Chaldean; Saturdays, 5 p.m. in English; Sundays: 9 a.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, 10:30 a.m. in English, Morning Prayer at noon, High Mass at 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean; 8 p.m. in English MAR ADDAI CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 24010 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park, MI 48237; (248) 547-4648 Pastor: Fr. Stephen Kallabat Retired Priest: Fr. Suleiman Denha Adoration: Last Friday of the month, 4 p.m. Adoration; 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross; 6 p.m. Mass; Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Bible Study: Fridays, 8-10 p.m. in Arabic and Chaldean Youth Groups: Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Jesus Christ University High School and College Mass Schedule: Weekdays, noon; Sundays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, 12:30 p.m. High Mass in Chaldean MOTHER OF GOD CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 25585 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48034; (248) 356-0565 Administrator: Fr. Pierre Konja Bible Study: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. in English; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. for college students in English Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m.; Tuesdays, 8:45 p.m. in English; Saturdays, 4 p.m. in English; Sundays: 8:30 a.m. in Arabic, 10 a.m. in English, noon in Chaldean, 7 p.m. in English OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 11200 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093; (586) 804-2114 Pastor: Fr. Fadi Philip Bible Study: Thursday, 8 p.m. for ages 18-45; Friday, 8 p.m. in Arabic. Teens 4 Mary Youth Group: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Confession: 1 hour before mass or by appointment. Adoration: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Chapel open 24/7 for adoration. Mass Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; Thursday, 1 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Chaldean; Friday 7 p.m. in Chaldean; Sunday, 10 a.m. in Arabic and 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean. SACRED HEART CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 30590 Dequindre Road, Warren, MI 48092; (586) 393-5809 Pastor: Fr. Sameem Belius Mass Schedule: Sundays, 10 a.m. in Arabic, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean ST. GEORGE CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township, MI 48317; (586) 254-7221 Pastor: Fr. Wisam Matti Parochial Vicar: Fr. Matthew Zetouna Youth Groups: Disciples for Christ for teen boys, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Circle of Friends for teen girls; Thursdays, 6 p.m.; Bible Study for college students, Wednesdays 8 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. in English; Fridays, 8 p.m. in Arabic Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Adoration; 8-10 p.m. Confession; Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. in English (school year); 6:30 p.m. in Chaldean (summer); Sunday: 8:30 a.m. in Chaldean, 10 a.m. in Arabic, 11:30 a.m. in English, 1:15 p.m. in Chaldean; 7:30 p.m. in English ST. JOSEPH CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2442 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083; (248) 528-3676 Administrator: Fr. Rudy Zoma Parochial Vicar: Fr. Bryan Kassa Bible Study: Mondays, 7 p.m. in Arabic; Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in English; Thursdays, 7 p.m. Chaldeans Loving Christ Youth Group for High Schoolers Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean except Wednesdays, 10 a.m. in Arabic Saturdays, 6 p.m. in English and Chaldean; Sundays, 9 a.m. in Arabic, 10:30 a.m. in English, noon in Chaldean, 2 p.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, 7 p.m. in Chaldean Baptisms: 3 p.m. on Sundays. ST. PAUL CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 5150 E. Maple Avenue, Grand Blanc, MI 48439; (810) 820-8439 Pastor: Fr. Ayad Hanna Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 6 p.m.; Sundays, 12:30 p.m. ST. THOMAS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 6900 Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; (248) 788-2460 Pastor: Fr. Bashar Sitto Parochial Vicars: Fr. Jirgus Abrahim, Fr. Anthony Kathawa Retired Priest: Fr. Emanuel Rayes Bible Study: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. in Arabic Youth Groups: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Girls Challenge Club for Middle Schoolers; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Chaldeans Loving Christ for High Schoolers; Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Boys Conquest Club for Middle Schoolers Other: First Thursday and Friday of each month, 10 a.m. Holy Hour; 11 a.m. Mass in Chaldean; Wednesdays from midnight to Thursdays midnight, adoration in the Baptismal Room; Saturdays 3 p.m. Night Vespers (Ramsha) in Chaldean Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; Saturdays, 5 p.m. in English; Sundays, 9 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in English, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean, 2 p.m. in Arabic; 6 p.m. Grotto is open for Adoration 24/7 for prayer and reflection A Parents Prayer for Their Children O Father of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for everlasting life: assist me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfill this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true pity, so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the unspeakable joys of our true home in heaven, in the company of the blessed Angels and Saints. Amen. – Courtesy CatholicOnline.com CHALDEAN SISTERS, DAUGHTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE 24900 Middlebelt Road Farmington, MI 48336; (248) 615-2951 NOVITIATE HOUSE 31855 Allison Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48334; (248) 987-6731 CONVENT 43261 Chardennay Sterling Heights, MI 48314; (586) 203-8846 EASTERN CATHOLIC RE-EVANGELIZATION CENTER (ECRC) 4875 Maple Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48301; (248) 538-9903 Director: Patrice Abona Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. Thursdays: 5:30 Adoration and 6:30 Mass First Friday of the month: 6:30 p.m. Adoration, Confession and Mass Bible Study in Arabic: Wednesdays 7 p.m. Bible Study in English: Tuesdays 7 p.m. ST. GEORGE SHRINE AT CAMP CHALDEAN 7000 Clements Road, Brighton, MI 48114; (888) 822-2267 Campgrounds Manager: Sami Herfy _ ST. MARY HOLY APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST 4320 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092; (586) 825-0290 Rector: Fr. Benjamin Benjamin Mass Schedule: Sundays, 9 a.m. in Assyrian; noon in Assyrian and English ST. TOMA SYRIAC CATHOLIC CHURCH 25600 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335; (248) 478-0835 Pastor: Fr. Toma Behnama Fr. Safaa Habash Mass Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. All in Syriac, Arabic and English _ Submission Guidelines The Chaldean News welcomes submissions of obituaries. They should include the deceased’s name, date of birth and death, and names of immediate survivors. Please also include some details about the person’s life including career and hobbies. Due to space constraints, obituaries can not exceed 300 words. We reserve the right to edit those that are longer. Send pictures as a high-resolution jpeg attachment. E-mail obits to info@chaldeannews.com, or through the mail at 30850 Telegraph Road, Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. 20 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2016
obituaries HALHOLE! Ray Dallo Ray lived a life of God for all of the 32 years that he lived. He was born in Baghdad on October 28, 1983 and died in Michigan on June 28, 2016. He peacefully joined his two favorite people, Jido Sabah and Bibi Jamila, in heaven. He is survived by his parents Raad and Sana, and his siblings Rand, Rafat, Ranen and Ronnie. Ray spent most of his life back home working in a store with his father and uncles while never missing a Sunday mass. After coming to the States, he unselfishly started working and providing for the family so that his siblings could focus on school. Being the oldest fit him very well. He was and will always be our protector. Our birthday and Christmas gifts will be missed as he made it a hobby to be everyone’s Santa. Ray’s pure and big heart will be missed by everyone. He loved all of his uncles, aunts and cousins and was kind to everyone. His delicious barbeque, funny jokes and sweet talks will never be forgotten. He loved serving people and enjoyed their company. Ray was not fit for Earth as he was diagnosed with heart failure at the age of 26. He was resilient in continuing the same life he was living and never complained because of his strong faith. He was not guided properly with his condition and in 2014 suffered a massive stroke after a complex surgery. If it was not for his will to live, he would not have made it. A few months later, Ray was able to come home but with more medical issues and in a wheelchair. Ray was not done there. He improved at home and lived a modified and exciting life. He knew everything that he was able to start doing again was a blessing. He loved hearing Fr. Fadi Philip’s voice every Sunday and liked to be out. Simple things, even cold water, meant the world to him. Everyone was inspired by him and his courage. You might have seen him around at churches, malls or restaurants and seen his big smile. Ray lived a short but a meaningful life and fought hard until his body said no more. He will never leave our hearts and will forever be with us. – Rand and Rafat Dallo Hekmat Yousif Mary Hekmat Yousif Mary departed this life on July 7, 2016 at age 79 after a courageous fight with heart disease. The funeral was held on July 9 at Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church. Family received condolences at St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church. The loving husband of Ramzia Brikho for more than 50 years, the couple was blessed with three children and five grandchildren. As an accountant in the old country and a businessman over here, he took pride in his acquaintances. In return they highly valued his honesty and humility. Hekmat was an amazing, caring person with a positive outlook on life. In the hospital, where he stayed for more than a year, even when he could not speak he never failed to smile whenever he opened his eyes. He was a generous soul with a strong will and faith in God following the path of his father, who was an outstanding Chaldean deacon. Hekmat, we will always love you. We miss you, but you won’t be forgotten. Your memory is indelible. Rami Shakir Rami Shakir Zogheib was born June 8, 2016. He weighed 5 lbs. and 11 oz. Happy parents are David & Deena Zogheib. Eli Fadi is the proud big brother and proud big sister is Juliana Zogheib. Rami is the sixth grandchild for Fadi & Nancy Zogheib and the second grandson for Dr. Shakir & Faieka Gorges. Godparents are Aunty Zina Gorges and Uncle Abdo Zogheib. share your joy with the community Announcements are offered free of charge to paid subscribers. Please email or mail announcements with a photo to the Chaldean News at halhole@chaldeannews.com or: Chaldean News; c/o Editor, Subject: Announcements 30850 Telegraph Road, Suite 200, Bingham Farms, MI 48025. Please include your address and phone number to verify your paid subscription. Hard copies of photos can be picked up after the 15th of the month. Photos are not mailed back. Living Our Mission We are a Church-owned non-profit organization founded from faith. Dedicated to providing education, support and resources during life’s most difficult moments. We make every effort to enable individuals to achieve their final wishes, and empower families to make thoroughly informed decisions. Rami Shakir A complete resource for all your cemetery services. Start your planning discussion today! What we have to offer: Monument lots 0% fi nancing up to 5 years Low monthly payments available Many cemetery options available AUGUST 2016 CHALDEAN NEWS 21
