TawagAwit New Notes July 2010

NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter

July 2010

Come to the Feast TawagAwit will gather for its first Food & Music FEAST on July 11, 2010, 12pm at the Social Hall of St Mary’s Parish, Northcote, North Shore City. The activity aims to strengthen the camaraderie among members of the ministry; share food and music in the spirit of love, joy and fellowship; celebrate the accomplishments of the chapters in the first half of 2010; welcome members of the new chapters; and to thank God for all the blessings.

In its decision, the Council of Servant Leaders opted for an exclusive activity for members from different chapters to meet in fellowship and to enhance their musicality through sharing of songs and teachings from resource persons. This event is in lieu of the Singalleluia! Pentecost celebration, that the ministry organised in the previous two years.

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 PLACE PHOTO HERE, or (3) organizer OTHERWISE DELETE BOX 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.

Other than the music sharing from the four chapters, namely St Mary‟s Northcote, St Thomas More Glenfield, Our Lady of Lourdes Glen Eden and Good Shepherd Balmoral (South Auckland), the celebration will have presentations from invited guests. Fr Douglas Leslie Rowe S.F.P., founder of the Patrist Societies of the Sons and Daughters of God the Father, will be the keynote speaker. Fr Reno Alima, assistant parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, will share his thoughts on the significance of music in his life and in the church. Certified dance instructor Melodi Jam Parado will entertain with “A Little Bit of Dance, A Little Beat of Zumba”.

The theme of the event is “The Best in Us; the Best in JesUS”.

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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 Thomas More members sing in the Pentecost Sunday mass in Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral

Quick Notes: TawagAwit extends its condolence to the family of the late Mary Fitzwilliam, an enduring Catholic mass music organist, who died on June 5. Ms Fitzwilliam began serving as organist in Catholic PLACE OTO HERE, churches as a teenager and did soPH throughout her life. She accompanied in masses in St Mary‟s Northcote. A music scholarship named after her was established by New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Prior to her death, she had committed to share her views on improving group singing during the Food & Music FEAST... Bro Cyril Bas, servant leader and chapter coordinator, is actively campaigning for membership in the St Mary‟s Parish Chapter in Northcote, North Shore City. Under Bro Cyril‟s leadership, the chapter with the support of the parish starting June disseminated notices among churchgoers to join the ministry...TawagAwit-St Thomas More Parish Chapter in Glenfield, North Shore City, gathered to celebrate the granting of permanent residency status to the family of Sis Juliet Gapultos and of Bro Glenn Cruz on May 23 in North Shore City. A mass offering of the chapter in Good Shepherd Parish in Balmoral preceded the activity...TawagAwitSouth Auckland chapter had its debut offering in Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral on June 6, 2010 during the Filipino Mass. Consisting of twelve members, the group led the churchgoers in popular songs such as “Sa „yo Lamang, “Tinapay ng Buhay” and “Lift up Your Hands”, as well as the TawagAwit original mass songs. Fr Ruben Elago recognized the group for its contribution in the mass...Bro Ferdie Esclamado, member of TawagAwit-Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Chapter, choreographed the dance-and-song number, Butsekik, during the Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2010 at the Westlake Boy‟s Auditorium in North Shore City. (view performance in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbNGIHungNE&feature=email) Members of the chapter joined the Katilingbang Bisaya sa New Zealand (KBNZ) in the well-applauded presentation.

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Vatican Notes: Pope’s Intentions for July2010. General Intention: That

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Christians may contribute to alleviating the material and spiritual suffering of AIDS patients, especially in the poorest countries; Missionary Intention: For the religious who work in mission territories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ... As tensions swirled just to the north in Turkey and to the south in Gaza, Pope Benedict XVI landed in Cyprus praying for peace. (see photo of Pope Benedict greeted by Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus upon arrival). The pope began his June 4-6 visit to Cyprus, in the far eastern Mediterranean Sea, by blessing an olive tree. Arriving at the airport in Paphos, the pope told President Demetris Christofias and the Cypriot people: "May the love of your homeland and of your families and the desire to live in harmony with your neighbors under the compassionate protection of almighty God inspire you patiently to resolve the remaining concerns that you share with the international community for the future of your island." Pope Benedict went directly from the airport to the Church of Agia Kiriaki Chrysopolitissa, which stands in the midst of an archaeological park with the remains of a fourth-century Christian basilica.

Amid the cream-colored stones and ancient marble columns, the pope presided over an ecumenical prayer service honoring Sts. Paul and Barnabas, who preached the Gospel in Cyprus in about 45 AD. According to the Acts of the Apostles, the pro-consul of the Roman Empire converted to Christianity as a result of the apostles' ministry. "Thus it was from this place that the Gospel message began to spread throughout the empire" and take root in Europe, the pope said (cns)... Pope Benedict on June 11, in closing the Year for the Priests said that the priesthood is "a gift concealed in 'earthen vessels' which ever anew, even amid human weakness, makes [God's] love concretely present in this world." He made the statement as an image of the newly proclaimed patron of all priests hang from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, with 15,000 priestconcelebrants in a Mass for the feast of the Sacred Heart. St. Peter's Square was teeming with rows of white-vested priests from every corner of the globe, as well as 80 cardinals and 350 archbishops and bishops. (See photo right top) The vigil closed with Eucharistic adoration and benediction, imparted by the Holy Father. The Year for Priests thus came to its final moments in the same light with which it began: with the Pope inviting his priestly brothers to Christ. In the letter with which the Holy Father proclaimed the year, he wrote, "Dear priests, Christ is counting on you. In the footsteps of the Curé of Ars, let yourselves be enthralled by him. In this way you too will be, for the world in our time, heralds of hope, reconciliation and peace!" (zenit.org)… On June 16, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the diocesan congress of Rome in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. (see photo right bottom)The congress, which is being held June 15-17, has as its theme this year, “'Their eyes were opened, they recognized Him and announced Him:' The Sunday Eucharist and the witness of charity.” “The faith,” said the Pope, "can never be taken for granted, because each generation needs to receive this gift through announcement of the Gospel and knowledge of the truth that Christ revealed to us. Thus the Church constantly strives to present the heritage of the faith to everyone. This also includes the doctrine on the Eucharist." Speaking about the Mass, the Pontiff explained that "when it is celebrated with respect for liturgical norms, and with adequate attention for the importance of signs and gestures, it favors and promotes the growth of Eucharistic faith." He encouraged the faithful "to rediscover the fruitfulness of Eucharistic adoration, and to ensure that our apostolic activity is not reduced to sterile activism; rather, that it be a testament to the love of God."

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Next Events: July 11 10:30am St Mary‟s Northcote July18 10:00am St Thomas More Glenfield July 18 10:30am Our Lady of Lourdes Glen Eden Invitation: +TawagAwit invites everyone to join the ministry: (1) The St Mary‟s Church, Northcote meets every Sunday 11:30am at St Mary‟s Church at Onewa Road (2) St Thomas More Church, Glenfield meets every other Friday 7:30pm at St Thomas More Church in Glenfield (3) Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glen Eden meets every other Sunday afternoon (4) South Auckland chapter meets every other Sunday +Should you be in another area in New Zealand or other parts of the world, TawagAwit will help organize a chapter.

Photo at right. People line-up to place their lighted candles in the altar during the HOPE mass in Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral.

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