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eligion OBITUARIES 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 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 Sourath and Arabic, 12:30 p.m. in Sourath 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, noonmidnight, 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 Youhanna J. Ammori July 1, 1940 - Feb. 16, 2012 Gorgiss Yaldo JiroHamad July 1, 1926 - Feb. 14, 2012 Recently deceased Community members Nora M. Robin April 16, 1955 - Feb. 15, 2012 Fadhila H. Qeryaqos July 1, 1925 - Feb. 7, 2012 Najiba Jamil Jammo July 1, 1936 - Feb. 12, 2012 Manal (Marvin) Salim Garmo May 14, 1967 - Feb. 6, 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 Sourath; Saturday, 5 p.m. in English; Sunday 9 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in English, 12:30 p.m. in Sourath, 2 p.m. in Arabic. First Thursday and Friday of each month, Holy Hour 10 a.m., Mass 11 a.m. in Sourath. Saturday 3 p.m., Night Vespers (Ramsha) in Sourath. 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 Yousif Anto Almaki July 29, 1938 - Feb. 11, 2012 John Kitchon Feb. 25, 1930 - Jan. 31, 2012 Nafie Yousef Sabbagh July 1, 1925 - Feb. 3, 2012 Issa Yousif Rayis May 16, 1922 - Jan. 31, 2012 Louis Panagiotides April 1, 1940 - Feb. 2, 2012 Patros Hanna Katchel July 1, 1932 - Jan. 29, 2012 Jamila Bajouwa Babi Jamila Bajouwa Babi passed away on January 17, 2012. She was born on February 5, 1927. Mrs. Babi is the wife of the late Hanna Scheashi Babi, and is survived by her children Bahjat (Hana), Adel (Sana), Ramzi (Inaam), Riad (Maysoon), Nimat (Shirley), Samira (the late Keryakoz Shammami), Ramzia (Keryakoz Najor), Ibtisam (Najib Ayar), and Nawal (the late Adel Kassab). Mrs. Babi is also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is sorely missed by all. Her loss is especially felt at home with her son Ray and daughter-in-law May, where she lived for the past 20 years. How grateful we are for the care Ray and May took of Yuma. Of Yuma Jamila’s many grandchildren, she watched four grow daily from infants into young adults. Yuma took special pleasure in being such a large part of Megan, Derek, Dillon and Devin’s everyday lives. Now that Yuma Jamila is gone, she has left an empty room in their home and a hole in their hearts. Now Jamila is with her beloved husband Hanna and those whose graves she left behind in Telkaif: her mom Yuma Marosha, her dad Baba Hermiz, her favorite sister Shamama and the rest of her siblings. We take comfort knowing that she is in the arms of our loving Holy Mother, sitting at the feet of our Savior Isho Mshiha and forever will be basking in the pure love that is God. We will now look forward to joining her in what is called “the real life.” In the meantime we have a new guardian angel who will protect us fiercely and continue her constant rosaries, relentlessly praying in our names. 22 CHALDEAN NEWS MARCH 2012
In Loving Memory Of... CAMERON CHOLAGH February 9 January 24 2010 2012 - Dearest Cameron, Mommy and Daddy miss you and love you so much. You are our life, our world, our heart, our boy. You brought so much sunshine and joy into our lives and the lives of so many. You came into this world and filled our hearts with love and happiness. We could never have imagined having a son with the strength that you had. You are the most handsome, smart and funny boy Mommy and Daddy have ever seen. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives. Even when you were in the hospital you would sit in bed clapping and laughing, such a funny boy. All the time we spent with you feels like a dream now. Being able to look into those beautiful eyes and the way it felt to hold you was the best gift God could have given us. We always knew you were an angel, too good to be true. The world just feels so different without you in it. Not a day will go by that we will not think about our angel. You left us just before your 2nd birthday, you were becoming such a big boy. We continue to look at your pictures and videos, memories are all we have. You taught us all to be strong and we are trying our best. Cameron, we know that you are in a better place now. You will make such a precious little angel. Mommy and Daddy will always love you and will always cherish every day we had with you. We miss you so very much and hope that you are happy frolicking in the clouds. Love always, Mommy and Daddy So many people fell in love with our boy Cameron, he has touched so many. We are so fortunate to have family and friends to help us through this. Everybody has been so caring and compassionate. We are overwhelmed by all the love we have been showered with in this time when we need it most. It is so wonderful to have such great people in our lives. We can't even begin to express our gratitude to everybody for keeping us in their thoughts and prayers. Our angel taught us to accept the challenges we face with courage and to never give up. We hope that he helps all of you find peace, just as he helped us. Graciously, Lars and Eve Cholagh HOW CAN I HELP? United Pompe Foundation The United Pompe Foundation was formed to assist patients and/or their families with medical costs and other expenses that may not be covered by insurance. The Foundation also hopes to raise public awareness of Pompe disease. David W. Hamlin . Phone: (559) 227-1898 david@unitedpompe.com . www.unitedpompe.com Paid for by the Cholagh Family MARCH 2012 CHALDEAN NEWS 23
