NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter
November 2012
REMEMBERING JOHN PAUL II Brave brethren carried on with the celebration of the feast day of Blessed John Paul II (the patron of TawagAwit) on October 20, 2012 in the BJPII Mass Centre, Albany, New Zealand. For the days leading toward the feast, volunteers including members of TawagAwit participated in the novena masses and in making buntings and other decorations. When the day came, the clouds were dark and the rain nearly washed away all of the decorations, but Fr Sam Pulanco and the members of the mass centre were not deterred as they observed a short, yet meaningful procession.
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.
The congregation filled to capacity the worship place when Fr David Tonks of the Diocese of Auckland celebrated the mass assisted by Fr Sam. He told of some highlights of John Paul II’s life, mentioning the biggest gathering of people during the World Youth Day in the Philippines. The joint choir consisting of members from three ministries, namely Light of Jesus, Couples for Christ, and TawagAwit led in the offering of the missal songs. Prior to the final blessing, Fr Tonks announced that Fr Sam will reassigned in Kerikeri in the beginning of 2013 with an assurance that the mass centre will not be orphaned. Following the mass was lunch with more than enough food shared, and the fun part when children, youths and matured members of the parish presented numbers and joined in the games. Fr Sam confided to Bro Mel B Libre, Lead Servant, in a philosophical manner: “The rain was rather strong, but this did not discourage us from celebrating. I may not be here, but the Holy Spirit will strengthen the faithful in their support to BJPII Mass Centre.