A Fond Farewell from Jordan DeRouen
- Jan 30
- 2 min read
Dear Basilica family,
After nearly seven years of service to the Basilica of Saint Peter, I’m ready to seek a new opportunity in the service of music and liturgy. While there is not yet a set timeline for my departure, I have every plan to remain here until after the Easter season, and it is my intention to make a transition to a new position in the summer.
I am thankful for the emphasis placed on the importance of music here and for the parish’s on-going investment in our marvelous three-manual Peragallo pipe organ. I am also extremely grateful to all in the parish who have grown with me in understanding the importance of incorporating Gregorian propers such as the introit now chanted prior to singing the processional hymn and the antiphon before the distribution of Holy Communion. To the St. Peter’s parish and school family, you are the blessing from God that makes this vocation worth all the hard work and many hours it takes to run a church music department of the highest standard. I also thank the Gallery Choir for their patience and hard work with me over the years. They have risen to every challenge I have thrown at them, and have been a joy to work with. Finally, I am eternally grateful to Fr. Linsky for his understanding, patience, spiritual and professional guidance, and for his constant support of my ministry here.
I ask for your prayers as I seek a placement that will challenge and inspire me a
s I will that you find a replacement for me. St. Peter’s will be forever embedded in my heart as a special place to encounter Christ. Thank you all and God bless you!
-Jordan
Nearly seven years have passed, and the sacred liturgical melodies and majestic Peragallo playing at your hands have truly lifted our souls closer to God. Thank you for your dedication, and may God always guide you on your new journey; this farewell is a poignant and nostalgic puzzle, much like trying to solve a challenging dordle puzzle. May God always be with you and bestow many blessings upon you!
Mình có lần lướt đọc mấy trao đổi trên mạng شيخ روحاني thì thấy nhắc nên cũng tò mò mở ra xem thử cho biết. Mình không tìm hiểu sâu جلب الحبيب chỉ xem qua trong thời gian ngắn để quan sát bố cục جلب الحبيب cách sắp xếp شيخ روحاني các mục và trình bày nội شيخ روحاني dung tổng thể. Cảm giác là các phần được trình bày khá gọn, các Berlinintim mục rõ ràng nên đọc lướt cũng không bị rối Berlinintim với mình như شيخ روحاني vậy là đủ để nắm tin cơ bản rồi. جلب الحبيب
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