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NOTEworthy Visitors crowded the Virgin Mary when it was in Sterling Heights VIRGIN STATUE MOVED TO TAYLOR CHURCH The “miraculous” Virgin Mary statue that attracted thousands of spectators has been moved to a church in Taylor. The Shrine of Little Rose Ferron at 10098 Mortenview is the statue’s new home and available for viewing 24 hours a day. The statue was donated by the Pattah family after their small front yard in Sterling Heights was deluged with visitors once word of the “miracle” spread. The family says the Virgin Mary statue, which had always looked straight ahead, bowed her head and shed tears when resident Ghassan Pattah contracted a fever in late August. He died on August 29 at the age of 39. His death was officially ruled a heart attack, but published reports say the family doubts that since he was in excellent health. The family also says that pictures of the Virgin Mary inside their home shed tears when Pattah died, and that the Virgin Mary has appeared in photographs of the late man. Chaldeans and others soon began flocking to the home, wrapping the statue in rosary beads and leaving candles and flowers at its base. Believers touched Mary’s head and hands while softly praying, then crossed themselves. Mar Ibrahim Ibrahim told the Chaldean News he has not seen the statue and has no plans to do so. “I will follow the policy of the Church, which is not to say anything or have any decision quickly,” he said. “Everything is possible, and everyone is free to do whatever to speak his or her faith.” Those gathered in front of the Pattah home on Fox Hill Drive were convinced a miracle had taken place. “It’s a message for the whole world with this war and other things going on,” said Nina Haisha, who was making her second visit. “We need peace.” Wasim Petros was visiting for the third time. “She’s telling us don’t do bad stuff, and to go to church,” said the 18-year-old. “I feel her presence.” His friend, Saif Numam, agreed. He has visited the statue four times. “She’s here to help us,” he said, “and telling us to help other people.” BELLY DANCE BAZAAR OFFERED Suzanne Jonna, the director of Suzanne’s Main St. Dance Centre, is hosting a special Belly Dance Workshop with the internationally acclaimed Amira Mor. The workshop takes place on November 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Main St. Dance Centre in Milford and at Shenandoah Country Club on November 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The ladies-only event costs $50 and has limited enrollment. The workshop includes skirts, veils, hip scarves, finger cymbals and more. Call (248) 684-6300 for registration and more information. NOTEWORTHY continued on 12 LOOKING FOR A BETTER BUSINESS RETIREMENT PLAN? Your choices today affect your retirement tomorrow. We handle 401(k)s, pension and profit sharing plans, SEPs, SIMPLEs, private pensions, deferred compensation and IRA rollovers. We also offer employee seminars, personalized service, professional advice and individual accounts. For a free review of your current plan or for recommendations for your firm’s retirement plan, call: THE EMRICK INVESTMENT GROUP of Wachovia Securities Robert Stephens, First Vice President – Investments Ron Emrick, First Vice President – Investments 255 E. Brown Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-433-8588 • 800-521-9463 Uncommon Wisdom Wachovia Securities does not provide tax or legal advice. Be sure to consult with your own tax and legal advisors before taking any action that would have tax consequences. Wachovia Securities, LLC, Member NYSE and SIPC. ©Wachovia Securities, LLC 65456 8/05 10 CHALDEAN NEWS NOVEMBER 2005
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