NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter
January 2013
GIVING, SHARING, CARING CHRISTMAS On December 23, 2012, the Santa Clauses came. The gifts delivered. The food shared. The talents entertained. And more than 100 people showed that they cared for the 23 new migrants (not counting their children). Bro Mel B Libre hosted the program, calling on first Bro Mikki Guantero who delivered an Invocation accompanied with singing. Among the highlights of the program were:
We Need You TawagAwit invites you to help in spreading God’s Word through music and otherPLACE acts of love. PHOTO HERE, OTHERWISE DELETE BOX 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.
-Jojo Taghoy made an emphatic sharing about his struggles and successes as a new migrant -Singing of Christmas carols led by the T-Kids of St Mark’s Pakuranga, Me-el of TaYo presents Eli, Isabela Caballero and Jeydi Parado filled the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre -Two quiz games had participants tackle as well as act out the questions asked by quiz masters Ching Mandawe and Maylaine Cerna. -Three Filipino youths from the Henderson Intermediate School were recognised for their achievements upon the initiative of Elmer Cerna. -Everyone enjoyed the food donated by kind donors. These included mostly Filipino favourites like pork barbecue, pan de sal, maja blanca and arrays of cakes. -KIS and their friends gave fast-paced and highly entertaining numbers in Dance 4 Life Concert. YFC Moses Wanted Crew and SKSA KPop Dance Crew wowed the audience with their moves, while Errin C and Alistair Serrao rapped with humour. Vince Sacay thrilled with his violin piece accompanied by Dicdic del Castillo on piano. The energetic Kayth Ina and Shaine had three costume changes; and even had the audience on their feet. -All the new migrants received not just one, but two gifts. As there were just too many gifts donated by Santa Clauses, the Santa Team of Rosendo and Claudia Menchavez, Debbie Libre and Fara Ortiz decided to give these away to nearly all of the participants of the event. -The program culminated with the group photo with everyone having big smiles, a sign that all had a genuinely merry Christmas. Truly, OG: Open Gathering was a giving, sharing and caring Christmas celebration.