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FEAST NEWS

Issue 2/16 April 2012

“5 YEARS IN HARMONY: HIGH FIVE”

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC As May 27, 2012 draws closer for the 5th anniversary of TawagAwit as a ministry, Bro Cyril Bas, servant leader of the St Mary’s Northcote chapter, said that “being part of the TawagAwit Ministry was absolutely fantastic.” Bro Cyril with his wife, Rose, joined the group in August 2007, and has been leading the chapter since January 2010. According to Bro Cyril, “Who would have thought that this small choir group I have joined 5 years ago will become a ministry today and has grown to seven chapters serving most of the parishes here in Auckland. I am really grateful to be part of this ministry. I have lots of fun and my family have enjoyed serving the Lord through singing which make our weekend more meaningful.” When Bro Cyril mentions the word, “grateful”, that has much meaning to the Bas couple and to members of the St Mary’s chapter. One of the continuing prayers of the group then, was for Bro Cyril and Sis Rose to conceive a baby that they had sought for years. Two years later KC was born to the couple, and yes, they have been truly grateful for the wonderful heavenly gift that is their baby girl, who has come to love music as much as her parents. St Mary’s Northcote nurtured TawagAwit in its early years with the kind support of parish priest Fr Craig Dunford who assigned the group to sing in the church once a month and allowed the holding of some of the activities of the ministry including SingAlleluia!, Teaching Night, OG: Open Gathering, GigAlive, and Food & Music FEAST. Today, TawagAwit-St Mary’s Northcote sings every second Sunday of the month at 10:30am. Pianist Jenny Fox accompanies the group, with Bro Bert Adviento and Bro Cyril providing guitar accompaniment at times. While some members have come and gone, the chapter remains committed “to spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love”, as it actively recruits new members, most recently, Kate Martinez and Maria Victorino. The active members of the chapter include Cyril Bas, Rose Bas, Kassandra Claire Bas, Bert Adviento, Rose Adviento, Eleanor Adviento, Jo Matiga, Jerry Matiga, Ogie Bonilla, Aya Roca and Ian Roca.


FEAST NEWS

Issue 2/16 April 2012

Our Theme: 5 Years in Harmony: High Five In May 2007, a handful of brethren signed a document that contained the vision, mission and core values statements of TawagAwit, a Catholic Ministry spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love. Bro Mel B Libre responded to a Spiritual calling to organise a singing group that would make regular music offerings in church. While only three of those who attended the first meeting returned for the second one, others came forward to compose the group that would form the core that sang in its first full mass in St Mary’s Northcote. When the first accompanist Bro Dingdong Maderazo left for Australia, Fr Craig Dunford, parish priest, assigned pianist/arranger Thomas Tang and later, Jenny Fox, to help the group in its song selections, in its rehearsals and in its offerings. From one group, TawagAwit organised chapters in other parishes, first in St Thomas More Glenfield, followed by Our Lady of Lourdes-Glen Eden, St Mark’s Pakuranga, St Patrick’s Taupo, Blessed John Paul II Albany and, this year, Mt Mary’s Titirangi. Other than singing during the assigned masses, TawagAwit organised activities to strengthen the bond among members and to pursue its mission of “spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love”. Among these activities were: Singalleluia!; OG: Open Gathering; Sow&Harvest; Outogether; Teaching Night; Songwriting Workship; Alay Laya Parish Reach Out; and Food & Music FEAST. In 2011, it started with GigAlive to raise funds to assist deserving youths in pursuit of their dreams. To ensure that members are updated on the plans and activities of the ministry, a monthly newsletter, NEW NOTES, has been published regularly since May 2007. Among the factors that contribute to the continuing growth of TawagAwit are: dedicated servant leadership; committed membership; friendship and camaraderie; joy in singing; and love of God. These factors have allowed the ministry to weather the challenges and difficulties encountered through the years. TawagAwit will celebrate on May 27, 2012 its fifth founding anniversary in Food & Music FEAST 2012 for the blessings that the ministry and its members have experienced; to express gratitude to its patron, Blessed John Paul II; and to affirm to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit the pursuit of its vision of bringing “harmony in the world”. High five to one and all!


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FEAST 5 YEARS IN HARMONY: HIGH FIVE* 27 May 2012, 10:30am, Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre, Albany Highway, Albany

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Anniversary Celebration of TawagAwit: A Catholic Ministry Spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love


FEAST NEWS TawagAwit

Issue 2/16 April 2012

OUR VISION: Harmony in the World OUR MISSION: To share God’s Word through music and other acts of love OUR CORE VALUES: Godliness. We believe in God and live His Word Offering. We share our talents, time and resources for God’s greater glory Devotion. We commit ourselves to the mission of the Ministry Love. We love God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our minds and with all our strength Originality. We promote artistry and creativity to express our faith Victory over Sin. We fight Satan in each and every moment of our lives Evangelization. We bring the Light of God to those who are in the dark Sustainability. We contribute and manage our resources effectively Unity. We are one with the Lord, one with the Church, one with the community and one with the Ministry


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