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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.

NEW NOTES TawagAwit Newsletter

June 2013

CELEBRATING FILIPINO FAMILY DAY “The family that prays together, stays together” but how about

if the family plays together as well?

Well, Filipino families played together traditional Filipino

games in LingawDuwa that highlighted FILIPINO FAMILY

DAY on June 1, 2013 in Henderson Intermediate School,

Auckland. And everyone agreed it was exciting and fun.

TawagAwit through its members actively participated in the day-

long program. TawagAwit-St Mark’s Pakuranga rendered the

Invocation during the opening ceremonies. Bro Mikki Guantero (St

Mark’s), Sis Ching Mandawe (Our Lady of Lourdes) and Bro

Ferdie Esclamado (Our Lady of Lourdes) led their teams in the

competition. Sis Rexy Jose (Blessed John Paul II) dropped by to

show support on behalf of the Albany chapter.

TawagAwit Lead Servant Bro Mel B Libre, as president of the

Katilingbang Bisaya sa New Zealand, delivered his message at the

start of the program, saying: “It is not the fault of our children if

they become more Kiwi than Pinoy. The educational system trains

them to be assimilating with other cultures, if not follow the liberal

attitude of society. More so that media and legislation have

stretched morality away from conservative values. But then parents

can still do something so as not to alienate their children from

Filipino custom and tradition. Like the family praying the rosary,

attending mass, celebrating birthdays and eating at the family

dining table. Another way is by participating in community

activities like Sinulog, Simbang Gabi and the Philippine

Independence Day. Or joining organizations like Katilingbang

Bisaya sa New Zealand (KBNZ) for Bisaya-speaking people or

UragoNZ for Bicolanos. There are also faith-based groups like

Couples for Christ and TawagAwit.”

Irong Kagiron of East Auckland won as overall champion by

topping three of the four events. Nearly 200 people participated in

the celebration. Bro Mikki with the support of the East Auckland

delegation agreed to host next year’s event.

BLOTFREE by Bro Mel B Libre

It was supposed to be a quick stop, but a playful child stretched it for nearly

an hour.

On Sunday (2 June 2013), my wife, Debbie and I brought two visitors to the

home of Shirley where they’d stay for the next six weeks. They were simply

going to put their luggage in their rooms, then leave for another urgent

appointment. As we were about to depart, Debbie couldn’t find the key of the

car. We traced and re-traced our steps and even checked the luggage just to

make certain it hadn’t fallen inside - nothing. The image of the Sto Nino (the

Holy Child Jesus) was on its last Novena day in Shirley’s house, and though I

noticed it, I didn’t really bother to say hello. (The image had stayed in our

house for 10 days about a month ago). We got another key from our son, who

had to drive from 45 minutes away.

As we left, Shirley told us, “Maybe, the Sto Nino was playing hide-and-seek

with us?” As we were on our way, the phone rang. It was Shirley telling us

that we left a bag in her living room. As we arrived, the image of the Sto Nino

was about to board the vehicle of Fiel who was assigned to host the image. I

thought, “I should kiss the holy image, and maybe, he’d let us find the key.”

Later in the evening, Shirley called and notified me that they’ve found the

key. She narrated, “When I arrived this evening, I told my daughter to move

my husband’s car in front of the garage as it had been parked for sometime in

the grassy lawn. After moving the car, my daughter noticed the lost key in the

place where my husband’s car was previously parked.” She asked, “How

could it have gotten under that car?” I couldn’t answer her immediately, for

not anyone among us had come near the car at any point in time. Then I said,

“Hmm, the playful child in the Sto Nino could have been responsible,” We

both had a laugh.

The original icon of the Sto Nino in Cebu that was gifted in 1521 by

Ferdinand Magellan to Queen Juana has been known for its playfulness.

Priests, sacristans and churchgoers have through the centuries shared stories

of seeing dirt or grass in the image’s well-adorned clothes when the icon is, in

fact, placed inside a glass case.

That reminds me of one particular dialogue in the film, “Life of Pi”:

Adult Pi Patel: So which story do you prefer?

Writer: The one with the tiger. That's the better story.

Adult Pi Patel: Thank you. And so it goes with God.

Writer: [smiles] It's an amazing story.

I had told you an amazing story about the Sto Nino. It’s up to you to believe

or not.

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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 librelaw@yahoo.com

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VATICAN NOTES: Pope’s Intentions: June 2013. General: That a culture of dialogue,

listening, and mutual respect may prevail among peoples. Mission: That

where secularization is strongest, Christian communities may effectively

promote a new evangelization… In the Eucharist, Jesus makes

himself the food that nourishes and sustains Catholics, even when

the road gets rough, Pope Francis said before leading a Corpus Christi

procession through the streets of Rome. Mass and participation in

Corpus Christi processions are times for Catholics to reflect on how they

follow Jesus and, particularly, what the Eucharist means to them, the

pope said at Mass May 30 to celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood

of Christ… Selfishness only brings sadness and bitterness, while

stepping outside of oneself to evangelize is the ultimate "pick me

up" and source of joy, Pope Francis said. "Let's live the Gospel with

humility and courage. Give witness to the newness, hope and joy that the

Lord brings to your life," the pope said May 22 at his weekly general

audience. Speaking to more than 80,000 people gathered in St. Peter's

Square, Pope Francis also called for prayers for those struck by a deadly

tornado in Moore, Okla., which left at least 24 people dead, including at

least eight children, as it destroyed numerous homes and leveled an

elementary school May 20.… If a person's prayer life is boring, that

generally means that he or she is focused too much on the self and

not enough on Jesus and the needs of others, Pope Francis said during

a morning Mass homily. "True prayer leads us out of ourselves toward

the Father in the name of Jesus; it's an exodus out of ourselves," the

pope said May 11 during Mass in the chapel of his residence, the Domus

Sanctae Marthae. During the Mass, attended by members of the Vatican

police force and by Argentine journalists working in Rome, Pope

Francis said prayer typically involves two forms of exodus: one "toward

the wounds of Jesus, and the other toward the wounds of our brothers

and sisters. This is the path Jesus wants our prayer to take”… Listen to

the Holy Spirit because he is giving people the good news that God

loves them and can renew, purify and transform their lives, Pope

Francis said. The Holy Spirit is the living water that "quenches the thirst

in our lives because he tells us that we are loved by God as his children,

that we can love God as his children and with his grace we can live as

children of God, like Jesus," the pope said May 8 at his weekly general

audience. Speaking to more than 80,000 people gathered in St. Peter's

Square, Pope Francis continued his audience talks about the affirmations

of faith in the creed, focusing on the Holy Spirit. …Patience in the midst

of trials and patiently putting up with other people are marks of Christian maturity, Pope Francis told ushers and other staff members of

the office that cleans and repairs St. Peter's Basilica and watches over the millions of people who visit it each year. Jesus calls his disciples to follow "the path of love, of patience, of putting up with tribulations and -- if I may

say so -- of putting up with each other. We must do this with charity and love because if I have to put up with you, I am sure you will put up with me and we'll walk together on the path of Jesus," the pope said in a homily May

7. Celebrating an early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis was joined by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, and by basilica staff members (Catholic

News Service)

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So Laff :-) “Successful doctors have patients and more

importantly patience.”

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: Bros Me-el and Glenn (of Our Lady of Lourdes

chapter) observe the sungka games during LingawDuwa2013 in

Henderson Intermediate School on 1 June 2013.

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