NEW NOTES by Mel Libre

NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter

August 2011

40-DAYS ROSARY FOR THE ALL BLACKS As a way of supporting the All Blacks in its quest for victory in the Rugby World Cup 2011, TawagAwit is leading the 40-days “You Play, We Pray” Rosary beginning on July 31. Fr Sam Pulanco, Auckland Catholic Tertiary chaplain, started the rosary prior to the 10:30am mass at the Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre, Albany with the churchgoers participating. After the mass, families volunteered to say the rosary in their respective homes on their assigned days during the first week, namely Magtibay (Mon), De la Cruz (Tues), Jose (Wed), Angeles (Thurs), Halili (Fri), and Cutten (Sat). The congregation will again have a community rosary on August 7.

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 chapter in a parish. The Ministry will provide all the assistance within its means to help in the vital task.

The assigned dates for the other chapters are: Aug 7-Aug 13 Our Lady of Lourdes; Aug 14 - Aug 20 St Mary’s; Aug 21 - Aug 27 St Mark's; Aug 28 - Sep 3 St Thomas More; Sep 4 – Sep 8 St Patrick's Taupo. Other individuals have volunteered to participate as well. Most inspiring was a brethren from Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre who announced that she would recite the rosary every day. Fr Sam said that he had asked other parishes to join in the rosary, and that he will distribute booklets that will contain the introduction prayer composed by Bro Mel B Libre and the rosary prayers. In his Blotfree article, Bro Mel wrote: “The win that the All Blacks and its supporters thirst for will not alone emanate from talent, not from might, not from techniques, not from resolve, rather it will come from the One who wills it to happen. Let us make this not just a journey for World Cup victory, but that of the Victory for the Lord. While we do sing, “God Defend New Zealand”, this time let us shout, likewise, in chorus, “God Lead New Zealand to Victory!”

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Our Vision: Harmony in the World

Our Mission: To spread God’s Word through music and other acts of love.

Our 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 of our heart will 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.

For more information about TawagAwit, please contact Bro Mel Libre sl at tawagawit@gmail.com

TawagAwit St Mark’s Pakuranga chapter members celebrate after their successful inaugural offering in the parish.

TawagAwit-St Mark’s Pakuranga chapter made its debut in the parish on July 31 during the 8:30am mass. Led by Bro Mikki/Sis Len Guantero the group gave its best with its children members singing “Lead Me Lord” and “Tell the World of His Love”, bringing smiles (and others teary-eyed) among the churchgoers…God has continued to shower our members with blessings: Bro Ogie-Sis Clarinda Bonilla have a new member in their family, Alexis Sophia who was born on July 7 2011, 12.42pm at Auckland Hospital; Bro Bert Adviento and Sis Ching Mandawe were given appointments in their fields of specialty; Bro Mike-Sis Sybil Manuel are expecting a baby. Thank you Lord for all the blessings…TawagAwit St Thomas More chapter as part of Alay Laya Parish Reach Out sang at Good Shepherd Balmoral on July 4 9:30am mass…TaYo: TawagAwit Youth will lead in the singing of missal songs during the University Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on August 14, 2011 at 7:30pm…TawagAwit Servant Leaders will have its business meeting and fellowship on August 14, 2011 at 12 noon. The event is hosted by the TawagAwit St Mary’s chapter in Northcote. Among the topics to be discussed are the publication of a TawagAwit songbook and the OG: Open Gathering 2011. Quick Notes:

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Vatican Notes: August 2011 General Intention: That World Youth Day in Madrid may encourage young people throughout the world to have their lives rooted and built up in Christ.

Missionary Intention:

That Western Christians may be open to

the action of the Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and enthusiasm of their faithâ&#x20AC;Ś In

the wake of two terror attacks in Norway that left at least 93 people dead, Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to hatred and ideologies that promote evil. "We are all deeply saddened by the serious terrorist acts," the pope said after praying the Angelus with pilgrims at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo July 24. The pope launched an appeal "to abandon once and for all the path of violence and avoid principles of evil." As a further expression of his condolences and prayers for those affected by the attacks, the pope sent a message to Norway's King Harald V. The pope asked that the country "be spiritually united in a determined resolve to reject the ways of hatred and conflict and to work together fearlessly in shaping a future of mutual respect, solidarity and freedom for coming generations." Explosives ripped through Norwegian government headquarters in Oslo July 22, leaving seven people dead and dozens injured. Shortly after the bombing, witnesses said a man dressed as a police officer shot at people attending a summer youth camp run by the country's governing Labor Party on the island of Utoya. Police said at least 86 people died at the camp, but authorities were searching the island and the waters just offshore for several missing people... Marking World

Maritime Day, Pope Benedict XVI met with a dozen people who have family members being held captive by pirates. At the end of his recitation of the Angelus prayer July 10, the pope offered prayers for seafarers, "who unfortunately have been kidnapped during acts of piracy." "I hope they are being treated with respect and humanity, and I pray for their families so that they will be strong in their faith and not lose the hope of being reunited soon with their dear ones," he told thousands of people gathered in the courtyard of his summer villa at Castel Gandolfo ...Pope Benedict XVI said persistent

world hunger was a "tragedy" driven by selfish and profit-driven economic models, whose first victims are millions of children deprived of life or good health. In responding to the crisis, international

TEACHERS IN SANDALS FELLOWSHIP Vision: Dedicated volunteers spreading Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word through teachings and through example Mission: To carry on the command of Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel to all peoples of the world

STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND TEACHING NIGHTS

agencies should rediscover the value of the family farm, promoting the movement of young people back into rural areas, the pope said July 1 in an address to participants in an annual conference on hunger organized by the Rome-based U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Meeting with the group at the Vatican, the pope strongly emphasized the theme of economic justice that has figured prominently in his encyclicals and other writings. He noted that millions of men, women and children remain without adequate nourishment today. "My thoughts turn toward the situation of millions of children, who are the first victims of this tragedy, condemned to an early death or to a delay in their physical or psychic development, or forced into forms of exploitation just to receive minimal nutrition," he said. The pope said the cause of such hunger cannot be found only in technical developments such as production cycles or commodity prices. "Poverty, underdevelopment and, therefore, hunger are often the result of selfish behaviors that, born in the human heart, manifest themselves in social life, economic exchange, in market conditions and in the lack of access to food," the pope said. The pope called for support of international efforts to promote the family farm as a key component of national economies. The traditional nuclear family, he said, has shown itself to be a competent instrument for agricultural production and for training of new generations in farming. (All items taken from Catholic News Service)

NEW NOT ES Page 4 So Laff :-) Smile and the whole world smiles with you, sing and the whole world listen if you have a hit record. Mass Offerings in New Zealand August 07 09:00am St Patrick’s Taupo August 14 10:30am St Mary’s, Northcote August 14 07:00pm St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland August 28 08:30am St Mark’s Pakuranga August 28 10:30am Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre Albany Invitation: +TawagAwit invites everyone to join the ministry: (1) The St Mary’s Church, Northcote (2) St Thomas More Church, Glenfield (3) Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glen Eden (4) St Mark’s Church, Pakuranga (5) St Patrick’s Church, Taupo (6) Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre, Albany (7) Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Epsom (8) Good Shepherd Church Balmoral +Should you be in another area in New Zealand or other parts of the world, TawagAwit will help organize a chapter. Existing music groups or choirs can also affiliate as a chapter. Email: librelaw@yahoo.com

Photo at right: The Bonilla family welcomes its new member - Alexis Sophia

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