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April 2013
GOOD FRIDAY IN AUCKLAND Upon the invitation of the Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy (ACTC), members of TawagAwit participated in the Auckland Stations of the Cross procession held on Good Friday, 29 March 2013 along the streets of the Auckland City. The TawagAwit delegation formed part of the 1,500 brethren who stopped and prayed in the 14 stations starting from Albert Park to St Patrick’s Cathedral. Some TawagAwit members volunteered as traffic marshals ensuring that the procession was safe and orderly. The biggest delegation came from the Blessed John Paul II Community Centre-Albany, while chapters from Our Lady of Lourdes, Glen Eden, St Thomas More Glenfield and St Mark’s Pakuranga were represented. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn opened the activity with a brief message at the assembly area in Albert Park. Fr Bernie led the procession as volunteers carried the cross, while brethren acted the part of Jesus.
We Need You TawagAwit invites you to help in spreading God’s Word through music and other acts of love. You can be a: (1) member; (2) supporter or (3) organizer A member is one who can attend to the regular activities of the Ministry. The minimum participation are: attendance during practice sessions of songs, usually once a week or once every two weeks AND singing with the group during the assigned mass usually once a month or once every two months. A supporter is one who can donate services or resources to the Ministry. There are special events that TawagAwit organizes and the events need finances or helping hands. An organizer is one who initiates the formation of a PHOTO chapter in a parish. The PLACE HERE, Ministry will provide all the assistance within OTHERWISE its means to help in theDELETE vital task. BOX
After the crucifixion, “Jesus” was wrapped and carried inside the church and placed in front of the altar. The cathedral was full of people who kept silent and prayed. Members of the different chapters mostly participated in the Stations of the Cross in their respective parishes; while others opted to join the early morning Way of the Cross in Mt Roskill. On Easter Sunday, TawagAwit in Our Lady of Lourdes Glen Eden offered to sing during the 9:00am mass though they had already sang on the third Sunday of March. Fr Mario, parish priest, just prior to the mass asked them to add one more song to be sang as he baptized churchgoers with water. With accompanist Bro Adolf, the group rendered “The Power of Your Love”.