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eligion places of prayer 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 Mar (Bishop) Ibrahim N. Ibrahim www.chaldeandiocese.org HOLY MARTYRS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 43700 Merrill, Sterling Heights, MI 48312; (586) 803-3114 Rector: Fr. Manuel Boji Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ayad Khanjaro Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 9 a.m. in Chaldean; Saturday, 5 p.m. in English; Sunday: 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. MAR ADDAI CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 24010 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park, MI 48237; (248) 547-4648 Pastor: Fr. Stephen Kallabat Parochial Vicars: Fr. Fadi Habib Khalaf, Fr. Suleiman Denha Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 12 noon; Sunday, 10 a.m. in Chaldean and Arabic, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean MOTHER OF GOD CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 25585 Berg Road, Southfield, MI 48034; (248) 356-0565 Rector: Fr. Wisam Matti Parochial Vicar: Fr. Anthony Kathawa Bible Study: 7-9 p.m. for High School Ages in English; 7-9 p.m. College/Young Adult in English Mass Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. mass in English; Tuesday, 9 p.m. mass in English; Wednesday, noon-midnight, adoration; Saturday, 5:15 p.m. in English; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. in Arabic, 10 a.m. in English, noon in Chaldean, 7 p.m. in English OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP MISSION Located inside St. Sylvester Church 11200 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48093; (586) 804-2114 Pastor: Fr. Fadi Philip Mass Schedule: Daily, 6:30 p.m.; confession, 5 p.m.; rosary 6 p.m.; Sunday 12:30 p.m. in Arabic and Chaldean. Bible Study: Thursday 8 p.m. Adoration: Thursday, 5 p.m. Catechism: Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. SACRED HEART CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 310 W. Seven Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48203; (313) 368-6214 Pastor: Fr. Sameem Belius Mass Schedule: Friday, 6 p.m. in Chaldean; Sunday 11 a.m. in Chaldean Recently deceased Community members Habeeb Abdulahad Odish July 1, 1932 - June 9, 2012 Nouel Saleem Kanono Oct. 15, 1962 - May 24, 2012 Naim Hanna Brikho July 1, 1929 - May 22, 2012 ST. GEORGE CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 45700 Dequindre Road, Shelby Township, MI 48317; (586) 254-7221 Pastor: Msgr. Emanuel Hana Isho Shaleta Assistant Pastors: Fr. Pierre Konja, Fr. Basel Yaldo Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; adoration and confession from 8-10 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. in English (during the school year); 6:30 p.m. (in Chaldean during the 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. Tuesdays: Circle of Friends (teenage girls) 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Adult English Bible Study at 8 p.m.; Thursdays, Teen Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.; Fridays, Arabic Bible Study at 8 p.m. ST. JOSEPH CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2442 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083; (248) 528-3676 Pastor: Msgr. Zouhair Toma (Kejbou) Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rudy Zoma Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; Saturday, 5 p.m. in English and Chaldean; Sunday, 8 a.m. in Chaldean, 9:30 a.m. in Arabic, 11 a.m. in English, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean, 2:15 in Chaldean and Arabic. Baptisms: 3 p.m. on Sundays. 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: Sunday, 9 a.m. in Assyrian; 12 noon in Assyrian and English ST. THOMAS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 6900 Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; (248) 788-2460 Pastor: Fr. Frank Kalabat Fr. Emanuel Rayes (retired) Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jirgus Abrahim Mass Schedule: Weekdays, 10 a.m. in Chaldean; Saturday, 5 p.m. in English; Sunday 9 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in English, 12:30 p.m. in Chaldean, 2 p.m. in Arabic. First Thursday and Friday of each month, Holy Hour 10 a.m., Mass 11 a.m. in Chaldean. Saturday 3 p.m., Night Vespers (Ramsha) in Chaldean. Every Wednesday from midnight to Thursday midnight, adoration in the Baptismal Room. Grotto is open 24/7 for prayer and reflection. 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 masses are in Syriac, Arabic and English. Nimo Yakob Dec. 25, 1930 - June 14, 2012 Suad Gorial Nov. 20, 1937 - May 27, 2012 chaldean churches in and around metro detroit July 3: St. Thomas Feast Day St. Thomas, the patron of architects, has his feast day on July 3. St. Thomas was a Jew, called to be one of the 12 Apostles. He was known as a dedicated and impetuous follower of Christ. However, he is best known for his role in verifying the Resurrection of his Master. When Jesus said He was returning to Judea to visit His sick friend Lazarus, Thomas immediately exhorted the other Apostles to accompany Him on the trip, which involved certain danger and possible death because of the mounting hostility of the authorities. At the Last Supper, when Christ told His Apostles that He was going to prepare a place for them to which they also might come because they knew both the place and the way, Thomas pleaded that they did not understand and received the beautiful assurance that Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Thomas’ unwillingness to believe that the other Apostles had seen their risen Lord on the first Easter Sunday merited for him the title of “doubting Thomas.” Eight days later, on Christ’s second apparition, Thomas was gently rebuked for his skepticism and furnished with the evidence he had demanded — seeing in Christ’s hands the point of the nails and putting his fingers in the place of the nails and his hand into His side. St. Thomas became convinced of the truth of the Resurrection and exclaimed, “My Lord and My God,” thus making a public Profession of Faith in the Divinity of Jesus. St. Thomas is also mentioned as being present at another Resurrection appearance of Jesus — at Lake Tiberias when a miraculous catch of fish occurred. This is all that we know about St. Thomas from the New Testament. Tradition says that at the dispersal of the Apostles after Pentecost this saint was sent to evangelize the Parthians, Medes and Persians; he ultimately reached India, carrying the Faith to the Malabar coast, which still boasts a large native population calling themselves “Christians of St. Thomas.” He capped his life by shedding his blood for his Master, speared to death at a place called Calamine. Catholic Online, Catholic.org/Saints/Saint. php?Saint_id=410 18 CHALDEAN NEWS JULY JUNE 2012
OBITUARY Hayata Sitto Najor Laugh as we always laughed At the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word That it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it. Michigan Dining At Its Best Hayata Sitto Najor was born on September 20, 1925 and passed on May 21, 2012. She is the wife of the late Elias Najor and the mother of Venolia (Salem) Murad, George (Nadia) and Ameer (Hana) Najor. She was a devoted Yuma to Jason (Renee), Jennifer, Janice, Jeffrey (Allena), Heather, Vanessa, Amanda and Alex Najor, Waad (Huda), Bassam (Rasha), Norman (Lana), Joey (Nita) and Brenda Murad. She was also a great-grandmother to 18 kids. Our Yuma was the center of our life and we were the center of hers. She over-exceeded all grandmothers. Her grandchildren meant so much to her that she would walk blocks to visit them and make sure they were okay. Family was No. 1 to her. Her last words to us whenever we would leave the house would be, “make the sign of the cross before you drive off.” Yuma was one of the strongest people we knew. She foresaw many tragedies in her life that not too many people would see in a lifetime. Her hard life made her into the strong and appreciative person she was. She was a mom to many people. Yuma was the best cook and we will greatly miss her cooking. We will always remember Yuma praying with her friends. She was very dedicated to God and involved in the church. There is no other Yuma like ours. Everyone knew “Hayata.” Whenever anyone asked us who we are we wouldn’t say our parents’ name, but we would say “Hayata” is our Yuma and they would automatically know who we are. She was known by her first name. We loved her so much that it was hard to see her leave us. Yuma, you will always be in our hearts. We will miss you dearly. Thank you, Yuma, for everything. You have finally reunited with your husband, kids and grandkids. May you finally rest. For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. • USDA Prime Steaks • Private Room for Showers, Graduations and all your special events • Alfresco Dining in the Herb Garden Insta-Ice of Michigan, LLC (313) 575-6479 whankins@insta-ice.com Website: www.insta-ice.com 248-254-3840 www.morelsbymattprentice.com JULY 2012 CHALDEAN NEWS 19
