NEW NOTES September 2012 by Mel Libre

NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter

September 2012

SUPPORT FOR TABANG MANILA TawagAwit members actively participated in GigAlive-Tabang Manila, a fundraising concert organized by the Katilingbang Bisaya sa New Zealand. On August 26 at the Henderson Intermediate School, Auckland, nearly 200 people demonstrated their concern and help to the victims of the flooding that affected nearly a million people in Manila and other parts of Luzon. For its part, TawagAwit was represented by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish chapter whose members performed the Invocation Song, “Hope of the Broken World”. Bro Mel sang “My Favorite Things” with grandson Mr Jeydi, while T-Kids of St Mark’s Pakuranga had a creative dance number from DJ & Rain. TaYo featuring Me-el (photo below) brought the house down with two numbers, ‘Lego House’ and ‘I Won’t Give Up”.

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.

Other performers included KIS, YFC, Jayce Ruiz, Sami G, Shana Llorando, Meor Cerna, Taga-South, OBG and Gail & Stella. Neil Reid, president of the Rotary Club of Henderson, delivered a brief message of support to the efforts, committing to donate $500 from their club. Initial accounting showed that the fund drive exceeded the target of $1,000. The fund raised will be given to the Philippine National Red Cross, one of the leading groups in the rehabilitation efforts. Bro Mel B Libre, Lead Servant of TawagAwit, expressed his gratitude to all TawagAwit members who contributed to the fundraising efforts. The activity was coordinated by Elmer & Maylaine Cerna with the support of the officers and chairs of KBNZ.

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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

Quick Notes: TawagAwit-Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre, Albany members joined well-wishers on August 31, 2012 in the joint birthday celebration of Fr Sam, Bro Sammy and Bro Boyet at the Oteha Valley Primary School. (photo above) The chapter presented two dance numbers that delighted the celebrants especially Fr Sam who is a dance enthusiast...TawagAwit-St Mark’s Pakuranga led in the singing of songs during the special first communion mass of children in the parish on August 25. The group received a warm applause from churchgoers after the final hymn, “Tell the World of His Love”. The chapter has been invited to lead in the singing of missal songs during the Tertiary Mass on September 9 at the St Patrick’s Basilican in Auckland City…TawagAwitOur Lady of Lourdes will sing Bisaya missal songs during the Ethnic Mass on September 16, 10:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes, Glen Eden Parish. After the mass, a Tabo sa Banay will have food for sale in time for lunch. The proceeds of the Tabo in the social hall of the parish will be used to purchase music accessories to further enhance the offerings of the group…Bros Mel, Ferdie and Victor together with Sisters Debbie and Aves will be blest as ministers of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish on September 16. They will serve in assigned masses during communion. TawagAwit encourages members to be involved in others aspects of service in the parish other than singing during masses…TaYo presents Eli, the youth group of TawagAwit in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish had more than 13,000 views in Youtube for their performance of “Lego House”. The group has been invited to sing during the Teaching Night of Teachers in Sandals Fellowship on September 11, 6:00pm at the Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland.

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VATICAN NOTES: Pope’s Intentions: September 2012 General: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary: That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches … Everyone is given the grace to pray, which is the only way to have a life-giving relationship with God, Pope Benedict XVI said. Resuming his weekly general audiences after a month-long break, Pope Benedict continued his series of talks on prayer Aug. 1. The audience, which lasted less than half an hour, was held in Castel Gandolfo's main square, just outside the entrance to the papal summer villa. The Vatican said the estimated 2,000 pilgrims and visitors could not all fit inside the courtyard of the villa. Marking the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, founder of the Redemptorists and patron of moral theologians and confessors, the pope said the saint lived in "a period of great rigorism," but encouraged priests to administer the sacrament in a way that communicated "the joyful embrace of God the merciful father, who in his infinite mercy never tires of welcoming back his repentant sons." Looking at St. Alphonsus' tract "The Necessity and Power of Prayer," the pope said human life often is marked by temptations and weakness, but even the simplest prayer to God can give a person the power to resist evil and do good. "The grace to pray is given to all," the pope said. "We should not be afraid to turn to God and, filled with trust, present our requests to him with the certainty of receiving what we need." … While people obviously need to provide for their families and even make sure they get some rest and relaxation, the Gospel teaches that it's even more crucial to strengthen one's relationship with God, Pope Benedict XVI said. "Jesus wants to help people go beyond the immediate satisfaction of their material needs, important as they are," he said Aug. 5, commenting on the Sunday Gospel reading during his midday Angelus address. Jesus' mission is to open people's eyes to the possibility of an "existence that is not simply that of the daily worries" about what to eat, what to wear and how to advance in their careers, he said. "The center of existence, that which gives full meaning and solid hope to the often difficult journey (of life) is faith in Christ, an encounter with Christ," the pope told a crowd gathered in the courtyard of his summer villa for the recitation of the Marian prayer… Honoring Mary as queen, Catholics see her exercising the same kind of regality that Jesus did: one of humility, service and love, Pope Benedict XVI said. Marking the feast of the Queenship of Mary Aug. 22 at his weekly general audience, the pope said just as Jesus' kingship had nothing to do with earthly power -- in fact, Christians recognize him as king when he's on the cross -- so Mary's queenship is exercised through obedience to God and helping those who turn to her. Mary's queenship is a "consequence of her being united with her son, her being in heaven, in communion with God," the pope said. From heaven, she participates in God's love for the world. She "watches over us, her children; children who turn to her in prayer to thank her or to ask for her maternal protection and her heavenly assistance, perhaps after losing the way, oppressed by suffering or anguish," the pope said. (All items taken from the Catholic News Service)

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Invitation: +TawagAwit invites everyone to join the ministry: (1) St Mary’s Church, Northcote (2) St Thomas More Church, Glenfield (3) Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Glen Eden (4) St Mark’s Church, Pakuranga (5) St Patrick’s Church, Taupo (6) Blessed John Paul II Mass Centre, Albany (7) Mount Mary’s Church Titirangi

+Should you be in another area in New Zealand or other parts of the world, TawagAwit will help organize a chapter. Existing music groups or choirs can also affiliate as a chapter. Email: librelaw@yahoo.com

Photo at right: Participants in GigAlive-Tabang Manila sing “Give Thanks” at the conclusion of the event.

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