January 2015—Volume IX Issue I Faith & www.StThomasCC.org ope H Official Church Newsletter of St Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church THIS IS MY BELOVED SON, WITH WHOM I AM WELL PLEASED. -MATTHEW 3:17 TEXT “THOMAS” TO 313131 WE PROMISE WE WONT ANNOY YOU. ONLY IMPORTANT STUFF! ST THOMAS CHALDEAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - 6900 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 | 248.788.2460 | [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE BAPTISM SCHEDULE Weekdays: IN CHALDEAN @ 10:00 am - MON - FRI 1st & 3rd Saturday Saturdays: IN ENGLISH @ 5:00 pm 12:30 pm Sundays: IN ENGLISH @ 9:00am 2nd & 4th Sunday IN ENGLISH (HIGH MASS) @ 10:30am IN CHALDEAN (HIGH MASS) @ 12:30pm 3:30pm IN ARABIC @ 2:00pm ANOINTING SCHEDULE Confessions: - During Masses Upon Request, please contact St. Thomas Church Office 1st Friday of the Month at ECRC - Thursdays 11p-12a at St Thomas CONGRATS! † BAPTISMS † DECEMBER 2014 CONGRATS! † WEDDINGS † DECEMBER 2014 December 6, 2014 December 6, 2014 Leonardo Vincent son of Vincent & Ratai Acho Alec Ballantyne to Jehne Nannoshi Adam Nazar son of Christopher & Holly Jaddou Dionisio Antony son of Antoine & Lisa Altawil December 11, 2014 Tom Jonna to Veronice Marroki December 14, 2014 Skylar Rose daughter of Christopher & Brooke Tobia December 27, 2014 Sophia Elliss daughter of Daniel & Christine Matthew Boji to Jennifer Ajlouny Marcantonio Alex Izac son of Izac & Devan Shammas Rocco Nikolas son of Darren & Vera Zebari December 20, 2014 Zaydan Bradley son of Bradley & Ayser Ibbetson December 28, 2014 Alina Rose daughter of Samer & Waroud Zaitouna Brooklun Mary daughter of Justin & Chanelle Kaskorgis Miranda Mary daughter of Robert & Heather Attisha Alexander Michael son of Ghassan & Athra Atto Genevieve Nada daughter of Christopher & Anita Ayiar Article By Sura Hedow JANUARY 2015 FAITH & HOPE 3 4 FAITH & HOPE JANUARY 2015 DEVOTION OF THE HOLY NAME (JANUARY 3) The month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. This feast is also celebrated on January 3. Here is an explanation of the devotion. Since the 16th century Catholic piety has associated entire months to special devotions. The devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus has been traditionally associated with the month of January, due to its celebration on January 3. The name Jesus was given to the Holy Child at God's command (Luke 1:31). Hence St. Paul was able to write to the Philippians: ". at the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth" (Phil. 2:10). By means of this devotion we also make amends for improper use of the Holy Name. NOVENA IN HONOR OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS O Merciful Jesus, Who didst in Thy early infancy commence Thy office of Savior by shedding Thy Precious Blood, and assuming for us that name which is above all names; we thank Thee for such early proofs of Thine infinite love. We venerate Thy sacred name, in union with the profound respect of the Angel who first announced it to the earth, and unite our affections to the sentiments of tender devotion which the adorable name of Jesus has in all ages enkindled in the hearts of Thy Saints. Animated with a firm faith in Thy unerring word, and penetrated with confidence in Thy mercy, we now most humbly remind Thee of the promise Thou hast made, that where two or three should assemble in Thy name, Thou Thyself wouldst be in the midst of them. Come, then, into the midst of us, most amiable Jesus, for it is in Thy sacred name we are here assembled; come into our hearts, that we may be governed by Thy holy spirit; mercifully grant us, through that adorable name, which is the joy of Heaven, the terror of Hell, the consolation of the afflicted, and the solid ground of our unlimited confidence, all the petitions we make in this novena. Oh! blessed Mother of our Redeemer! Who didst participate so sensibly in the sufferings of thy dear Son when He shed His Sacred Blood and assumed for us the name of Jesus, obtain for us,through that adorable name, the favors we petition in this novena. Beg also, that the most ardent love may imprint on our hearts that sacred name, that it may be always in our minds and frequently on our lips; that it may be our defense and our refuge in the temptations and trials of life, and our consolation and support in the hour of death. Amen. Article By Marcella Zoma Acho JANUARY 2015 FAITH & HOPE 5 JANUARY 2015 Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center “E.C.R.C.” For more information contact: (248) 538-9903 or Email: [email protected] Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 21-2 pm ECRC Ra- 3 dio BIble New Year’s Day Program In Arabic on 690am ECRC 1st Friday Devo- tion (Mass, Confes- sion, & 4 5 6 No Bible 7 No Bible Study 8 Eucharistic Ado- 9 1-2 pm ECRC Ra- 10 Study ration dio Bible Program In Arabic at 5:30 pm on 690am Holy Mass ECRC Healing Mass at 6:30 pm & Prayer Service 6:30pm EPIPHANY ST. JOHN THE BAP- 11 12 13 14 15 Eucharistic 16 17 English Bible Arabic Bible Study Adoration 1-2 pm ECRC Radio Study with Fr. Sameem at 5:30 pm Bible Program In Arabic with Bishop Fran- at 7pm Holy Mass on 690am cis at 6:30 pm at 7pm ST. PETER & ST. 18 19 20 21 22 Eucharistic Ado- 23 24 English Bible Arabic Bible Study ration 1-2 pm ECRC Radio Study with Fr. Sameem at 5:30 pm Bible Program In Arabic with Bishop Fran- at 7pm Holy Mass on 690am cis at 6:30 pm at 7pm THE FOUR EVANGEL- ISTS 25 26 27 English Bible 28 Arabic Bible 29 Eucharistic Ado- 30 31 Study Study ration 1-2 pm ECRC Radio Bible with Bishop Fran- with Fr. Sameem at 5:30 pm Program In Arabic cis at 7pm Holy Mass on 690am BAOUTHA at 7pm at 6:30 pm Iginte The Spirit BAOUTHA St 7pm BAOUTHA ST. STEPHEN Watch live Freedom Behind Bars with Field’s of the King- Encoun- streamimg at Tom Naimi (Thursdays) dom with Fr. Niaz tering Je- Silent Saints w/ Bashar Kirma www.Noursat.tv Toma & Louay sus with Shows include: (Wednesdays) Mansour hosted by Tues thru Fri at Fr. Pierre Karam Bahnam Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center “E.C.R.C.” For more information contact: (248) 538-9903 or Email: [email protected] JANUARY 2015 FAITH & HOPE 7 DEVOTION OF THE HOLY NAME (JANUARY 3) The month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. This feast is also celebrated on January 3. Here is an explanation of the devotion. Since the 16th century Catholic piety has associated entire months to special devotions. The devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus has been traditionally associated with the month of January, due to its celebration on January 3. The name Jesus was given to the Holy Child at God's command (Luke 1:31). Hence St. Paul was able to write to the Philippians: ". at the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth" (Phil. 2:10). By means of this devotion we also make amends for improper use of the Holy Name. NOVENA IN HONOR OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS O Merciful Jesus, Who didst in Thy early infancy commence Thy office of Savior by shedding Thy Precious Blood, and assuming for us that name which is above all names; we thank Thee for such early proofs of Thine infinite love. We venerate Thy sacred name, in union with the profound respect of the Angel who first announced it to the earth, and unite our affections to the sentiments of tender devotion which the adorable name of Jesus has in all ages enkindled in the hearts of Thy Saints. Animated with a firm faith in Thy unerring word, and penetrated with confidence in Thy mercy, we now most humbly remind Thee of the promise Thou hast made, that where two or three should assemble in Thy name, Thou Thyself wouldst be in the midst of them. Come, then, into the midst of us, most amiable Jesus, for it is in Thy sacred name we are here assembled; come into our hearts, that we may be governed by Thy holy spirit; mercifully grant us, through that adorable name, which is the joy of Heaven, the terror of Hell, the consolation of the afflicted, and the solid ground of our unlimited confidence, all the petitions we make in this novena. Oh! blessed Mother of our Redeemer! Who didst participate so sensibly in the sufferings of thy dear Son when He shed His Sacred Blood and assumed for us the name of Jesus, obtain for us,through that adorable name, the favors we petition in this novena. Beg also, that the most ardent love may imprint on our hearts that sacred name, that it may be always in our minds and frequently on our lips; that it may be our defense and our refuge in the temptations and trials of life, and our consolation and support in the hour of death. Amen. Article By Marcella Zoma Acho 8 FAITH & HOPE JANUARY 2015 DEVOTION OF THE HOLY NAME JESUS (FEAST DAY JANUARY 3) The month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. This feast is also celebrated on January 3. Here is an explanation of the devotion. Since the 16th century Catholic piety has associated entire months to special devotions.