Newsletter for past alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
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Dear Friends,
This time we are going to go to change a bit in the direction of Religious celebrations and to see the beautiful photos taken by John.
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From: "John Gioannetti"
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:28:59 -0400
A few weeks ago The Editor of the Catholic News asked me to use some of my pictures for some Easter Editorials.
I had a pleasant surprise when I came in this afternoon to find a copy in the mail with the attached content.
I say pleasant because I had no idea how the photographs would be used.
This Article basically reflects my opinion of God / Religion, and where they are best found.
DON’T WORRY FOLKS, I AM NOT TURNING INTO A BIBLE THUMPER, I AM STILL THE SAME OLD BORN AGAIN SINNER
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Here I am including John Gioannetti’s resume and description of the DIVALI
To see the photos, please log on to his web page.
From: "John Gioannetti"
Subject: Updates to WEB GALLERY Divali 2006 http://festivalsandfunctions.jgioannettiphotography.com/Divali%202006,
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:18:38 -0400
For the non Trinidadians / Tobagonians Divali is:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
Divali, Diwali, also called Deepavali (Sanskrit: दीपावली) is a major Hindu festival that is also very significant in Sikhism and Hinduism.
Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind.
Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas (as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival in many regions of India
Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days at the end of Hindu month of Ashwayuja.
It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India
Diwali comes exactly twenty days after Dussehra.
Hindus and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships.
For Hindus it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the Hindu year.
Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the time when Lord Ram Achieved Victory beating Ravana.
It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith.
Diwali for Hindus, Diwali is not only a festival of lights but also a special occasion to worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Mahabali.
For Jains, it is an occasion to remember Lord Mahavira.
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Translation: Row of Lights; Deepavali, Festival of Lights
Observed by: Religiously by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Other Indians celebrate the cultural aspects.
Type: Religious, Indian
Significance: Celebrate life and strengthen relationships
Date: New moon day of Kartika, although the celebrations begin two days prior and end two days after that date
2005 date = November 1
2006 date = October 21
2007 date = November 9
Celebrations:
Decorating homes with lights, Fireworks, Gift-giving
Observances: Prayers, Religious rituals (see puja, prasad)
John Gioannetti
Shoalhaven House, Lot 148, Roystonia, Couva
Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
Home / Office / Telephone / Facsimile 1 (868) 679-2772
Mobile 1 (868) 689-6283 / 1 (868) 689-MATE
e-Mail: mate@tstt.net.tt
Web Site: http://jgioannettiphotography.com/
"If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right."
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INFORMATION ON:
Gerard Gioannetti
Gerard isn't too computer savvy.
He mentioned that you and he had gone to school together and expressed an interest in getting in touch with you.
As I didn't have your phone number I suggested e-mail but again, Gerard isn't up to speed with that.
So he gave me his card and phone number and hoped that you might give him a call.
His home phone is 321-773-6953.
His cell number is 321-544-3713.
As the lawyers say, conduct yourself accordingly.
(Can anyone call him and ask for an email, son or daughter? Ed.)
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From: "Nigel P. Boos"
Subject: News about Gerard Gioanetti
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:57:10 -0400
To: "Cooke-Yarborough C."
Chris,
Thank you so much for Gerard's phone number.
I’ve been trying for years to get it, but I believe that he must have just dropped off the face of the earth.
I had a wonderful chat with him just now, but I think he's still cleaning up after a tornado hit his trailer park, so we've agreed that he'll call me back in a day or two.
Yes, Gerard and I were Queen Scouts together as members of the 1st Mt.St.Benedict Scout Troop, and we've often camped and jamboreed together.
He was a great scout and I'm proud to say, a good friend.
Thanks again.
Nigel
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FROM THE ATTIC, AN OLD RECOUNT.
From: John Gioannetti
Subject: The Bearded Monster
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:45:19 -0400
Mr. Lewin Macintosh / Short Pants / The Bearded Monster currently Principal of Trinity College in Maraval trincoll@tstt.net.tt.
For those who are interested. Mr. Lewin Macintosh, Teacher at Mount St. Benedict in 1960's and 1970's.
He is also known by his stage name "Short Pants"
To the people in my class he was known as the Bearded Monster.
He used to talk about how the Amerindians had predicted that these bearded monsters would arrive on their shores in odd vessels.
Thus the name as he has a full beard himself.
In my humble or not so humble opinion he was one of the two best teachers I had at Mt. the other being Tony or Dr. David Strissiver.
Mr. Macintosh taught History, Literature, Geography, and English Language.
Mr Macintosh was an enthusiastic and gifted teacher, who installed in one a desire to learn and to question.
A true teacher.
His real love was History and he taught you not just date and facts, but why, how events changed the course of history and possible alternative outcomes had things happened differently.
I have dyslexia so writing essays was hard for me in his classes.
He once came out during his holidays and gave me an Oral exam in Literature and History so I would be able to move up to the next form.
With out a doubt my favourite channel is the History Channel, he must have done something right with me.
His most famous quotation was. "If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail."
He once came to teach maths, not his speciality.
I had a bit of fun running rings around him with Algebra, he eventually asked me to do the examples on the board as he was a bit out of his dept on this matter.
One day Roger Taylor and I were talking in class, and the following transcript shows what a witty and quick thinker he is.
Mackie: Taylor and Gioannetti shut up
Mackie: Taylor
Mackie: No Taylor on top of the desk (Taylor was a long lanky string bean in those days) Taylor
Mackie: What do you take me for a fool?
Mackie: A Moron
Mackie: An imbecile?
Mackie: A Jack Ass?
Mackie: Well God became a man to teach amongst men, so I became a Jack Ass to teach amongst Jack Asses, now shut up and sit down.
Mr. Macintosh started the first and only annual calypso competition at Mount.
The winner, Glen Evelyn has some points to make, most of them about the priests’ personal hygiene.
Most of which was true.
But Mt. St. Benedict did not recognize freedom of the Press or Arts, so we never had another.
Some of the verses were:
“When Cutty open he mouth, is den the flies does come out.
He really meant Odo
Rughead come from France
It was hilarious, in fact one of my fondest memories of Mount.
Another Mackie favourite was, " In some countries a man kicks some one they cut off his foot, if he steals they cut off his hand, if he rapes......................................."
The class would respond "What Sir, what" in heated anticipation.
He would then respond with a sly grin filtering through a massive beard, "They make him marry her" any way enough dribble and trivia
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Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:48:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Salvador Coscarart" salborbolla@yahoo.com
Hola ladislao aqui te mando unas fotos que tome en casa de Lionel Roberts en St.Petersburg florida
Fue un placer hablar contigo hoy pero se me cayo la comunicacion .
Saludos y hasta pronto
photo #727 is class of 1950's.
photo #729 is Michael Azar's wedding.
Me avisas si la recibes gracias .
Bye
(Dear Salvador
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From: Attila GYURIS
To: Don Mitchell CBE QC
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: Retirement
Hi Don:
Thanks for the 2 photos.
You both look good and content.
Attila Gyuris
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Don Mitchell CBE QC wrote:
Hello Ladislao,
For your amusement, here are a couple of photos of Maggie and me taken recently by a friend.
We are sitting on our veranda having a drink.
Keep well,
Don
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Now a few photos, from Don.
The ones from John can be looked at in his WEB SITE.
God Bless
Ladislao
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Photos in this issue:
72SC001MAZWED, Michael Azar´s Wedding
6xSC01PCOGRP, Venezuelan´s (Need Approximate Year the photo was taken).
06DM0001DMIWFE, Don and Maggie
06DM0002DMIWFE, Don and Maggie
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