NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter
May 2011
TAUPO CHAPTER IN FIRST MASS, TO JOIN FEAST TawagAwit-St Patrick‟s Taupo chapter makes its first offering as a group on the first of May 2011 during the 9:00am mass. Led by Bro Edwin Silerio, the group has been gathering regularly to practice the songs selected by pianist/organist Kaylene Carson and members. Among the songs are “New Hope”, “Sa „yo Lamang”, “Give Thanks” and “Lift Up Your Hands”. They have also rehearsed the new missal songs composed by Douglas Mews. Including family members and supporters, the group is expected to swell to more than 30 participants complete with a cantor and guitarist.
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 chapter has also committed to participate in the Food & Music FEAST on May 15, 12pm in St Mary’s Social Hall, Northcote, Auckland. Bro Edwin said, “We want to show our solidarity with the other chapters that in one way or another have helped us form TawagAwit that in turn has contributed to further strengthening of the Filipino community in Taupo.” Most of the TawagAwit chapters are now busy preparing for their respective presentations in Food & Music FEAST, with some selecting award winning songs in the recent DOVE Gospel Music Awards. Anna de Guzman, jazz musician, performer and teacher, will conduct the “Vocal Technique Workshop”, while a servant leader from each of the chapters will share their best practices as well as count their blessings. It should inspire us that brethren from Taupo will travel 560 kilometers (back-and-forth) to join the FEAST. Come to our FEAST. Join the FEAST for the Lord.