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Subdiaconate Ordination<br />
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CHALDEAN DIOCESE<br />
On Sunday, December 5, the annual Diocesan “Day of Vocations,” the community<br />
celebrated as Namir Narra received his stole and was ordained to the<br />
subdiaconate—bringing him one step closer to ordination to the priesthood. The<br />
ceremony and Mass were celebrated by Bishop Francis Kalabat at Mar Addai<br />
Chaldean Church in Oak Park, Michigan.<br />
1. Subdeacon Namir receives a welcoming<br />
hug from Bishop Kallabat.<br />
2. During the ceremony, Subdeacon Namir<br />
processed in carrying a stole in his hands.<br />
3. Parishioners were excited to celebrate<br />
with the Subdeacon, who is scheduled to<br />
be ordained a priest in 2023.<br />
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Chamber Christmas Party<br />
PHOTOS BY DANY ASHAKA<br />
On Thursday, December 2, the Chaldean American Chamber held its annual Member Christmas<br />
Party at Regency Manor in Southfield. Sponsored by U.S. Ice, the festive occasion marked<br />
the opportunity for members to see each other, perhaps for the first time all year.<br />
1. Members checked in<br />
with Chamber staff in the<br />
Regency Manor lobby.<br />
2. Jim Manna volunteers<br />
for something as Keith<br />
Bunetta applauds his<br />
effort and Ban Manna<br />
laughs.<br />
3. The party featured a<br />
fantastic buffet featuring<br />
ethnic food from various<br />
cultures.<br />
42 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>JANUARY</strong> <strong>2022</strong>
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