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Drs. Purcell, Sayegh & Zimny *Board Certified Family Medicine Specialists Kelly Purcell, D.O. Family Medicine Anthony J. Sayegh, D.O. Family Medicine Matthew C. Zimny, D.O. Family Medicine *Specializing in All Aspects of Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric Medicine including... • Annual Physicals • School/Sports Physicals • Gynecologic Care • Sick Visits *Same Day Appointments Available* N Novi Rd. 5 W Maple Rd. 14 Mile Rd. 13 Mile Rd. 12 Mile Rd. 696 Halsted Rd. Beaumont medical Staff memBerS 39630 14 Mile Rd. in Newberry Square (Hiller’s Shopping Center) (248) 960-3727 *For your convenience, evening and weekend hours are available 1229490 32 CHALDEAN NEWS FEBRUARY 2009
celebrating the epiphany Dozens of babies baptized in annual rite By Joyce Wiswell Photos by Wilson Sarkis Msgr. Zouhair Toma (Kejbou) of St. Joseph in Troy has a way with babies. His touch instantly calmed the little squirming tykes growing impatient with their baptism ceremony, and they fully cooperated as he rubbed their heads with holy water. January 6 was a busy day for Msgr. Toma as it was for all the priests in the Chaldean Diocese. Scores of local Chaldean families chose the Epiphany – the day Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist – as the day for their baby’s christening. More than 100 babies were baptized that day in Metro Detroit’s Chaldean churches, said Fr. Manuel Boji of Mother of God in Southfield. “Today Jesus was baptized and I like for my son to have the same day,” said Sara Kakos of Sterling Heights. “It’s more blessed for him.” Five-month-old Joseph, resplendent in a white satin suit, seemed to enjoy being the center of attention from his grandparents, godparents and dad Maher. Joseph’s cousin, sevenmonth-old Channelle, looked like a tiny bride in her elaborate christening gown, darling cap and frilly socks. Proud parents Eddie and Linda Hana of Macomb beamed with pride during the ceremony. “We thought it would be special to have the baptism today since it is the day of Jesus’ baptism,” explained godmother Amanda Hana. Photographers and videographers were busy recording the event in the manner of Hollywood paparazzi. They occasionally crowded the altar for the perfect shot, only to be shooed back by Msgr. Toma. At the ceremony’s conclusion, applause and halholes filled the air. “January 6 is a feast day that sums up all the other feasts related to the birth of Christ,” Msgr. Toma explained afterwards. “On January 6 God returned his son to humanity, so this day is the highlight.” Msgr. Toma reminded the new godparents that their duties go well beyond the christening and said they should spend time with the child each January 6. “Even if you are on the moon you must come back to spend the day with the child to remind them of the promises given,” he said. “Bring a worthwhile present to remind them of the day they were reborn in Christ and started the journey of faith.” Fr. Boji said the Epiphany used to be considered more important than Jesus’ birth. “According to our liturgy, this day was celebrated with four or five hours of prayers a century ago or more,” he said. “We are trying to revive the meaning of the baptism with our families.” To this end, on January 6 Mother of God also held its third annual mass for babies baptized during the prior year, an event that drew some 100 children and their families. 1. The scene at the 5 p.m. Baptism at St. Joseph. 2. Godfather Rony Shamoun and baby Tony Shamoun 3. Elena Alrais and godmother Elena Alrais 4. Godfather Rany Daniel with baby Leonardo Daniel 5. Ayden Jacob Dickow is christened as godfather Revon Dabish (left) and parents Ayad and Najla Dickow look on. FEBRUARY 2009 CHALDEAN NEWS 33
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