Meeting – Saint Matthew Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church – Ceres, CA

The Clergy of Saint Peter Diocese Meet

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The clergy of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle gathered at the Diocesan Bishopric on Thursday and Friday, October 24th and 25th, 2013. The biannual meetings are a wonderful opportunity for the clergy to discuss Diocesan, parish, and Liturgical matters. Along with its practical uses, the clergy meetings are also a great way for the clergy to gather as brothers and enjoy one another’s company.

Twenty priests from three vicariates were present at the meetings. They were joined by His Excellency, Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo as well as Mar Bawai Soro. St. Peter Diocese is blessed to have such an abundance of clergy serving its faithful.

In celebration of the end of the Year of Faith, the clergy held a Holy Hour at the Cathedral on Friday, October 25, 2013. The celebration was followed by the musical performance, Amyrta Myusarta: The Captive Princess.

Bishop Mar Bawai Soro Visits Saint Matthew’s Parish

Fr Peter Patros — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:00:30 +0000

On Sunday, April 24, 2016, H.E. Bishop Bawai Soro celebrated Holy Mass at our Parish accompanied by our Pastor Fr. Awraha Mansoor. Our beloved Bishop Soro was as happy to be with us as we were to receive him once again. He began his inspiring sermon by reminding us how blessed we are to have great Pastors like Fr. Awraha Mansoor and Fr. Peter Georgis who have been serving our local parishes for the last few years as well as all the faithful of our Diocese.

In his sermon about the Gospel reading for The Fifth Sunday of The Resurrection Bishop Soro focused on the true meaning of “Resurrection” saying “now God is available” for each and every one of us to call upon Him every time we sin as long as we repent with “contrite heart”; God will forgive, help, and guide us in our lives. He also explained how the Church is “The Place of Conversion” and that during Mass as we pray we ought to ask God to forgive and rid us of all sin. As always he reminded us that we ought to love and forgive one another in order to be Christ-like. His Excellency concluded his sermon by delivering best wishes, love, and regards of our, Beloved Bishop, H.E. Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo.

At the end of the Mass SMYLE JR. Kids Ministry gave Bishop Soro beautiful flowers as token of their love and appreciation for him and he truly appreciated and thanked them all; they gathered around him as children do around their father. Bishop Soro spent time talking to them and gave them his blessings.

Later on Bishop Soro joined our congregation at the Parish Hall to have a meal together as we celebrated the memorial of St. George that was prepared by Daughters of Mary Ministry. He then had more time to meet and visit with us and offered prayers and blessings to many.

Last Sunday was indeed a very special day for us at St. Matthew Parish. We, as always, keep our pastors and Bishops in our prayers and we ask our Lord to keep them all in His care. We look forward for next visit by Bishop Soro to our Parish.

Your Excellency, we thank you for your visit and for keeping us always in your prayers. God Bless you.

Summary and Photos by: St. Matthew Catholic Church Media Team

Mar Sarhad Arrives in Ceres

admin — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:00:41 +0000

Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo arrived in Ceres this morning to begin his pastoral visit to St. Matthew Assyrian Chalean Catholic Church in Ceres, California. The reason for his visit is to be present at the dedication of the grotto to Our Lady which was recently constructed at St. Matthew’s.

After being picked up at the airport, Mar Sarhad was able to enjoy a welcoming lunch at the home of Youtham and Mariam Khanania. It is always a great joy for His Excellency, Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo to visit the Assyrian families who joined St. Peter Diocese when Mar Bawai Soro and those clergy and faithful who accompanied him were welcomed into the Chaldean Catholic Church.

The grotto is to be dedicated later this evening. Check Kaldu.org for updates on the pastoral visit of His Excellency, Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo.

Clergy of Saint Peter Diocese Gather

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:31 +0000

The clergy of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle gathered at the Diocesan Bishopric on Wednesday and Thursday, April 17-18, 2013. The biannual meetings are a wonderful opportunity for the clergy to discuss Diocesan, parish, and Liturgical matters. Along with its practical uses, the clergy meetings are also a great way for the clergy to gather as brothers and enjoy one another’s company.

Sixteen priests from three vicariates were present at the meetings. They were joined by His Excellency, Mar Sarhad Yawsip Jammo as well as Mar Bawai Soro. St. Peter Diocese is blessed to have such an abundance of clergy serving its faithful.