KMM FEBRUARY FELLOWSHIP

Last Sunday, we had our February Fellowship.  No, it was not centered on a ring to be destroyed in the flames of Mount Doom.  So, sorry to disappoint you.  LOL

The February Fellowship was conducted on 28 February 2016 which coincided with the celebration of members who have actively participated with most KMM endeavors.  Lorenz (of the Tenors) had his birthday on 10 February, Virgie (soprano) celebrated hers on the 12^th and, Sis. Belle’s (alto, Ministry Head)  was on the 21^st.

The fellowship started with a number of games, cluster versus cluster, after which a regular rehearsal was done.  Reading of the Gospel was conducted which was followed by reflections on the Word of God.  The final reflection was given by Founder, Head Servant and Choir Master Bro. Dhong Zamora.

Awards were given by Sis. Belle and Bro. Dhong to the members with outstanding attendance show rate for the month of January.  They were Jerquel (bass of cluster 2) with 81%, Jon (tenor of cluster 3) with 88%, Abi (soprano of cluster 6) also with 88%, and RJ (tenor of cluster 4) with 94%.  The Altos were the most present in the month of January having had 71% sectional attendance show rate of all its members.

Here are some photos.

 February celebrators:  (L-R:  Sis. Belle, Lorenz, Bro. Dhong, Virgie)

Jerquel with 81% January attendance

Jon with 88% January attendance

Abi with 88% January attendance

RJ with 94% January attendance

The Altos with 71% sectional attendance show rate
(L-R:  Clarisse, Gemma, Christina, Darlyn, Sis. Belle, Jocelyn with Bro. Dhong)

VIVA, STO. NIÑO!!!

On Sunday, 17 January 2016, we celebrate the feast of the holy child Jesus.

Ang ating pong mga awit sa linggong ito ay ang mga sumusunod:

Awit ng Pasasalamat
Bunying Sto. Niño
Ialay sa Sto. Niño
Niño Hesus

The first image of the Sto. Niño in the Philippines landed in Cebu in the year 1521.  Clothed in valuable textile, it bears the imperial regalia that includes a gold crown, globus cruciger and various sceptres.  It is enshrined in the Basilica Menor del Sto. Niño in Cebu City to this day.

Source:  Wikipedia.org

source:  suzannedcapleton.deviantart.com

A very awkward service

I have lived all my life in the Philippines and as we know it, Christmas season starts in September.  Ang hindi ko lang alam, ang Kapaskuhan (the season) ay hindi natatapos sa Epiphany, o yung tinatawag ding 3 Kings.  As per the Catholic liturgical calendar (and the impromptu sermon by the Head Servant and Choir Master haha), the season's official end coincides with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  This year, tumama ang kapistahang ito sa ika-10 ng Enero (kahapon).

I have to admit it felt very awkward to have sung "Joy to the World" for the entrance song and "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit" bilang pangwakas na awit, gayong sa isip ko, malaon nang tapos ang pamimigay ng mga regalo at pagtatago sa mga inaanak.  But then, that was what my church says and I will  abide.  And I did.  But really, it felt ridiculously awkward.  I think it was comparable to the awkwardness Miss Philippines felt when she was called as Miss Universe.  You know you are right but you are thinking about what other people are thinking.

source:  www.interaksyon.com

Anyway, today starts the ordinary time in the Church.  Christmas songs will be out of season until September.  :)

Don't try and teach a pig to sing...

...It does not work and only annoys the pig.  Instead, sing a different tune.  Or better yet, face the music.

Para sa mga, ehem, illustrado, madaling makita na ang mga pangungusap sa itaas ay binubuo ng mga kawikaan (idioms).  An idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. In layman's terms, an idiom's meaning cannot be derived from the individual definitions of the words that comprise it. Since we are in the business of music, I made a research on idioms relating to music and what they actually mean.  Enjoy reading!

 

 

 

 

source:  kaplaninternational.com

And now for the meanings of the idioms in the first paragraph:

Don't try and teach a pig to sing.  It does not work and only annoys the pig.

Meaning:  Don't try to change someone who is not interested in change.  You would only waste time and it would just annoy the other person.

Sing a different tune.

Meaning:  Change [your] ways [for the better].

Face the music.

Meaning:  Be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of your actions.

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What does it take to be a strong group?

It takes faith.

It took my section 2 months to get there.  A little longer than expected.  But we are there.  :)

But how do we make our group strong?

1.  Find the common denominator.

What is it that you all like doing?  Is it going to the movies? Gardening?  DOTA?  Arts and craft? Whatever it is, find a way to find it and capitalize on it.  Use it to gather the people.  Keep them interested by using the common denominator as their reason for showing up.  In the long run, showing up will be a way of life for them and the common denominator will drop off naturally such that it will no longer be the driving force.

2.  Keep yourself grounded.

Be humble.  Stay humble. Pray for humility.  Resist the temptation of bragging about your talents, abilities, looks, money, whathaveyou.  Remember, you are only a steward.  Everything you hold now will be turned over to your Creator.  If you are a leader, disabuse yourself of the idea that everybody must agree with you.  Decisions for the better are created after careful deliberations of facts and situations.  Remember that even if you are in authority over your fellow members, all authority comes from God.  You must not abuse it.

3. Know your groupmates.

This is an easy way to find the answer to number 1.  It is not enough that you know what their names are, where they live, what they do.  Know the story behind the name and the face.

4.  Talk to your groupmates.

Communication is always the key to better understanding.  It's not enough that you have good intentions.  Most of the time, you have to talk to each other.  Talk to each other privately or as a group.  This may take effort but it's all worth it.

5.  Help out each other.

Not everyone has the same socio-economic situation that you have.  For that matter, seek ways to help.  And never be afraid to seek help if you must. Always consider your brothers' situation.

6.  Always remind your groupmates that this is SERVICE TO GOD and it should be taken seriously.

You might want to do something else if you aren't serious about serving the Lord. 

7.  Love one another.

What kind of service are we offering to Him if we hate each other?

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How strong is Kenosis Music Ministry?

How strong is Kenosis Music Ministry?

What started out as a 6-piece choir has now grown to (as of the last count) 32.  Kenosis Music Ministry has 10 sopranos, 9 altos, 5 tenors and 8 basses.  These sections can be further divided into 4 subsections.  When divided, a subgroup can have 2-3 sopranos, 2-3 altos, 1-2 tenors and 2 basses.  We have 2 great pianists who have the ability to teach music scores.  On first Saturdays, the music ministry splits to provide services to 2 different locales: San Diego de Alcala Parish, and The Chapel of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

We don’t just sing in churches.  We conduct outreach programs.  We strive to help others with whatever little wealth God has given us.  We nourish our souls by engaging in activities that deepen spirituality.  We invest in our leaders who will someday inherit the group and maintain it.  We open our doors in search for people who have passion in serving the Lord through music to further strengthen our number and talent.  We shepherd our kind, guided by the teachings of the one, holy, apostolic and Catholic Church.

How strong is Kenosis Music Ministry?  We are a very strong choir with deep Christian values and we intend to keep it that way, by the grace of God.

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