Join us on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 12:30 pm for the Sub-Diaconate Ordination of Seminarian Joseph Nannoshi and Lector Installation of Seminarians Lucian Gumma and Brandon Elias. Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 pm at Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church in Northbrook, IL.
The month of November is dedicated to the holy souls in purgatory. The souls in purgatory are on the path of purification and they rely on the prayers and intercessions of the living. Let us remember these souls with compassion and empathy, understanding that they await the final purification to enter into heaven. In praying for the souls in purgatory, we not only fulfill an act of charity, but we also deepen our understanding of God’s infinite love and mercy for each and every one of us.
This month, let us offer all our prayers, Masses, and acts of charity on behalf of all the souls in purgatory, that they may be lead to Heaven and have eternal life with God.
Thank you to all parishioners and faithful for their generous response to help our brothers and sisters and Baghdeda after their tragedy. The diocesan second collection from all parishes amounted to over $130,000. Let us continue to pray for all our brothers and sisters in need in Baghdeda, that they may continue to receive assistance and guidance through the Lord.
Proverbs 3:27: “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”
Dear Faithful in Christ,
I personally ask for your prayers for the repose of the soul of Fr. Emanuel Rayes. He has been an active member of our diocese even after his retirement in 2001. He passed to eternal life Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be as follows:
Thursday, 10/9:
He will be brought to the Church hall at Mother of God Church at 5:00 PM for visitation
There will be a prayer service at 6:00 PM.
Visitation will end at 8:00 PM.
Friday, 10/22:
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at Mother of God Church.
God rest his soul and bless all of you.
+Francis
Please join His Excellency Bishop Francis in celebrating the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima on October 13, 2023 at Mother of God Church. The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM, followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Francis at 7 PM. Confessions will be available and there will be fellowship in the hall after the Mass. For more information, please call the Diocese Office at (248) 351-0440.Â
In honor of the six apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima, which occurred on the 13th of every month between May and October, our Diocese has encouraged everyone to attend Eucharistic Adoration for one hour and to pray the Holy Rosary. Each month is dedicated to a different cause.
This month, please join us on Friday, October 13, in praying the Rosary for The Repent of Sinners. Come, pray the Rosary, or sit with Jesus at any of our parish chapels:
• Holy Martyrs Church – Open 24 Hours
• Mother of God Cathedral – Open 24 Hours (Click below to sign up for MOG adoration only)
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Open 24 Hours
• St. George – Open 24 Hours
• St. Joseph Church – Open 24 Hours
• St. Thomas Church – Open 24 Hours
• Mart Mariam Church – Open 24 Hours
Please take a picture, tag the Diocese on their social media at @chaldeandiocese, and use the hashtag #Rosaries4TheRepentofSinners to share your prayers with everyone.
Contact the Chancery with any questions at (248) 351-0440 or email us at [email protected]Â
In honor of the six apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima, which occurred on the 13th of every month between May and October, our Diocese has encouraged everyone to attend Eucharistic Adoration for one hour and to pray the Holy Rosary. Each month is dedicated to a different cause.
This month, please join us on Wednesday, September 13, in praying the Rosary for Marriages. Come, pray the Rosary, or sit with Jesus at any of our parish chapels:
• Holy Martyrs Church – Open 24 Hours
• Mother of God Cathedral – Open 24 Hours (Click below to sign up for MOG adoration only)
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Open 24 Hours
• St. George – Open 24 Hours
• St. Joseph Church – Open 24 Hours
• St. Thomas Church – Open 24 Hours
• Mart Mariam Church – Open 24 Hours
Please take a picture, tag the Diocese on their social media at @chaldeandiocese, and use the hashtag #Rosaries4Marriages to share your prayers with everyone.
Contact the Chancery with any questions at (248) 351-0440 or email us at [email protected]
Please pray for our two brothers in San Diego who will profess their final vows in the Chaldean order of monks known as the Sons of the Covenant. May God continue to enrich our beautiful sister diocese of St. Peter in San Diego with vocations to the religious life and priesthood.
A Message from Bishop Francis Kalabat
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is with a heavy heart that I have accepted Rev. Andrew Seba’s decision to leave active ministry.
God has a plan for each and every one of us, and while sometimes we may not know or understand His plan, we must accept and embrace it. Please pray for him during this time of transition.
On behalf of the Chaldean Diocese of St. Thomas the Apostle of the USA, we are all grateful for his service to our community and what he has contributed to our local church.
Please continue to pray for all our clergy, seminarians, and all those discerning priesthood and religious life.
May God continue to bless you always.
Bishop Francis Y. Kalabat
St. Thomas the Apostle
Chaldean Catholic Eparchy, U.S.A.
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