Holy is the Lord God Almighty - Chris Tomlin

RAQUEL GONZALEZ HAS WON THE GALA AWARD FOR 2010!

The Gala Foundation has announced the winner of the Gala Award for 2010. Ms Raquel Gonzalez, the venerable Associate Administrator to the Foundation and the Editor of La Fundacion Gala, has won the Gala Award for her Outstanding Service and Dedication to the ideals of the Gala Foundation. There will only be one Gala Award for 2010. Ms Raquel Gonzalez has worked tirelessly with the Latin Wing of the Foundation's Communications Web-Sites and has recently been inducted to the board of Gala Officials. Gala's Director,Noel Serrano called Raquel , this afternoon to congratulate her and to thank her for her resilient hardwork and dedication to the cause of the Organization. Noel informed Raquel ;"You are an inspiration to us all and it would be a major oversight, on our part, if you had not been recognized for the Noble effort and the steadfast dedication to the ideals and principles of our Association" Irving Serrano, a Fellow Associate Administrator conferred with Noel and declared; " agree, Raquel has been a busy be in Her contributions to the Gala Foundation". " Raquel comes from a Legendary Family and was raised in the same church in Manahattan as the the Serranos, Maldonados and Boschs. It is the Beloved home church of La Sinagoga. Raquel is a very humble servant of the Lord and her yearning desire has always to obtain an administrative position that provides opportunity for promotion and offers experiences enhancing leadership and intellectual development. This became quite apparent in her current role in her life and also in her new responsibilities at the Gala Foundation• Raquel has a wealth of qualifications that has served to bless the lives of all whom she comes in contact with.Demonstrates outstanding teaching experience • Works collaboratively with students, staff, parents and other constituents • Provides strong leadership in Literacy and Elementary Education • Knowledgeable about NYS Standards, Assessments and use of Technology • Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills • Bilingual (Spanish) Raquel Gonzalez received her education , primarily in New York• Post Graduate studies in Educational Leadership, Hunter College, New York, NY • Masters Degree in Bilingual Education, Hunter College, New York, NY• Bachelors Degree in Education, Hunter College, New York, NY CURRENT EXPERIENCE • She serves as Assistant Principal, Washington Irving Intermediate School, Tarrytown, NY 2004 to present. Raquel Assisted in providing leadership for the overall operation of a multicultural, multidimensional intermediate school (4-6) with 670 students and 86 staff members. Directed and implemented a series of community relations projects, curriculum development, student discipline, NYS testing coordination, general building operations. Assisted in providing staff development, observations and evaluations. Established and maintained relations with teachers, staff, and parents. • K-6 Teacher, Washington Irving Intermediate School, Tarrytown, NY 2000-2004 Head teacher – LEAD/Transitional Programs Fourth Grade Team Leader Sleepy Hollow Summer Institute -English as a Second Language teacher Grant Writer: educational projects • K-6 Teacher, Bilingual Bi cultural Mini School, NY, NY 1995-2000 Taught gifted and talented students at fourth, fifth, and sixth grade levels Facilitated Junior Great Books Program (grades fourth through sixth) Trained and tutored in The Project Read and Voyager Reading Programs Evaluated for the Board of Education Teacher Mentorship Program Supervised Project Read Summer Institute Collaborated with the Museo del Barrio, Creative Arts Program and The Museum of the City of New York • program Coordinator, East Coast Migrant Head Start Programs 1992-1994 Assisted the Head Start Director in program operations Developed and implemented educational programs for the Migrant Head Start Ensued program compliance with Federal, State, and Local policies and procedures Implemented and developed performance standards according to Federal guidelines Developed, proposed, and obtained grants for program funding • Interim Director/Media Marketing Specialist, Settlement Health 1990-1992 Coordinated all aspects of media promotion Networked radio and television stations and newspaper media Coordinated quarterly drives Supervised and evaluated staff personnel Submitted quarterly program reports to New York State • Community Organizer, Cornell Cooperative Extension Program 1989-1990. Raquel Coordinated and planned a Healthy Heart Educational Program and Recruited community volunteers. Raquel Developed and implemented media marketing campaigns Designed health information publications, fitness calendars and monthly newsletters. She has Educated community organizations, agencies, and schools about heart disease • Ms Gonzalez also worked as Curriculum Consultant, Settlement Health 1989-1990. She Collaborated with program nutritionist on the development of curriculum Implemented and evaluated nutritional programs for schools and agencies. She Designed and implemented a pilot program entitled “Snack Busters” She also Prepared health education materials for a low literacy Hispanic population. Raquel Participated in Educational trainings at Columbia University Raquel also worked as District workshop facilitator in Differentiated Instructions • Macintosh Educational software programs • Raquel is excellent in Computers, She is familiar with Microsoft Windows, XP Home/Professional software suite and Word Perfect • She is Fluent in Spanish. She obtains a New York State Permanent Elementary Teaching License • Raquel has received several licenses and Honors such as,New York State English as a Second Language License • New York State Bilingual Extension Certification • New York State School Administrator and Supervisor Certification AWARDS • Administrator of the Year Award - WCSMA• New York State Teacher Recognition Award • New York City Teacher of the Year Award • Junior Great Books Leadership Award • Distinguished Woman Award – El Diario-La Prensa PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Kappa Delta Pi Association • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) • National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) • National Education Association (NEA) • National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) We want to congratulate this Woman of God for all of her dedication and Outstanding Service to the community that she loves and the Gala Foundation is fortunate to have her onboard. She truly deserves this Gala Life time Achievement Award and may God continue to hold her under the Shadow of His mighty Wings.

WE THREE KINGS ORIENT ARE

We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star

O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light

Born a King on Bethlehem's plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us all to rein

O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light

Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Pray'r and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God most high

O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb

O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light

Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and Sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to heav'n replies O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light

THE FIRST NOEL

The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest O'er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered there in His presence Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

The First Noel is unknown in origin but is generally thought to be English dating back to the sixteenth century. There is a misconception that the First Noel was French and it is believed that this is because of the French spelling of Noel as opposed to the olde English Anglo-Saxon spelling of the word as in Nowell. After England was captured by the Normans numerous words were adopted from the Norman French language and Noel was re-spelt as Nowell, early printed versions of this carol use the Nowell spelling. The First Noel was first published in 1833 when it appeared in "Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern," a collection of seasonal carols gathered by William B. Sandys.

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth

How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven.No ear may hear His coming,But in this world of sin,Where meek souls will receive him still,The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel

Rector Phillips Brooks (1835-1903) of Philadelphia, wrote the words to O Little Town of Bethlehem in 1868, following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He was inspired by the view of Bethlehem from the hills of Palestine especially at night time hence the lyrics of O Little Town of Bethlehem. His church organist Lewis Redner (1831-1908) wrote the melody to O Little Town of Bethlehem for the Sunday school children's choir

O COME, O COME EMMANUEL!

O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny From depths of Hell Thy people save And give them victory o'er the grave

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night And death's dark shadows put to flight.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,In ancient times did'st give the Law,In cloud, and majesty and awe.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL!

O Come All Ye Faithful, Joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him,Born the King of Angels;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.

O Sing, choirs of angels,Sing in exultation,Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word.Give to our Father glory in the Highest;

O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.

All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee,Born this happy morning,O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored.Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.

The text to the Carol O Come All Ye Faithful was originally written in Latin (Adeste Fideles) and was intended to be a hymn, it is attributed to John Wade, an Englishman. The music to O Come All Ye Faithful was composed by fellow Englishman John Reading in the early 1700s. The tune was first published in a collection known as "Cantus Diversi" in 1751. In 1841 Rev. Frederick Oakley is reputed to have worked on the familiar translation of O Come All Ye Faithful which replaced the older Latin lyrics "Adeste Fideles".