NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter
September 2010
Fr Bernard’s 70th B-day Fr Bernard Dennehy, parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Glen Eden, Waitakere City, celebrated his 70 th birthday with parishioners, including members of TawagAwit, on August 29, 2010. Nearly a hundred well-wishers shared food as well as contributed entertainment numbers to the delight of the celebrant. The program began with an opening prayer led by Fr Reno Alima, assistant parish priest. The full-packed social hall had tables set with an array of food and delicacies reflective of the multi-ethnic composition of the well-wishers. After the meal, volunteers rearranged the tables to the sides to provide the stage for the performers. The youth group rendered two numbers – the boys performed a haka, while the girls danced to a Bollywood tune. Two elderly members of the audience swung to a rock n’ roll number out the 50s, that brought Fr Bernard to demonstrate his boogie-woogie moves. The final number had Fr Reno joined by Bro Mel B Libre of TawagAwit, singing Cat Steven’s “Father and Son” followed by everyone joining in a song dedicated to Fr Bernard, “You’ve Got a Friend”. Two birthday cakes –one with several candles (but not 70) – were presented to Fr Bernard, as the hall echoed voices of people singing of “Happy Birthday”. The 70-year old minister of God made his wish, and blew the candles. Fr Bernard thanked everyone who shared their time and gave extra effort to celebrate a milestone in his life.
We Need You TawagAwit invites you to help in spreadingPLACE God’s PHOTO Word through HERE, music and other acts of love. 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.
Fr Bernard is a Diocesan priest, who ordained by Bishop Liston in 1964. He previous served as parish priest in Panguru, Dargaville, Otara, Ponsonby and Owairaka. His priestly ministry has taken him to Peru where he served for eight years with the Columban Fathers. A keen student, Fr. Dennnehy has studied his Master of Theology and is also a Master of Arts in Maori Studies. Languages are his forté, being fluent in Spanish and Maori. In his younger days, Fr Bernard played golf and squash and used to be an intrepid sailor. A true Kiwi, he is an ardent supporter of the All Blacks.
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.
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