It is with great sadness that I announce the
resignation of our Folk Choir Music Director, Mark Linsao. During the past
week, I received his letter of resignation citing personal reasons for his
decision. Mark has been a wonderful addition to our parish, not only in a music
capacity, but as a faithful parishioner too. In the course of his resignation
letter, Mark has written a note to me, to all of you and to his choir members
and I would like to convey his thought to you here.
Note to me: To you, Fr. Phil, I would like to offer my most
sincere and best wishes. Since day one
you offered your continuous support to the choir and to myself. Music can be so uplifting and inspiring and
you provided that very home where I can share that same sentiment. Your spiritual guidance and friendship will
never be forgotten.
As you and many of the congregation are aware, this
past year has been extremely difficult for me.
My resignation is not an indication of escaping my past but rather an
opportunity to find myself again - in particular my love and passion for music.
Note to the
congregation: To the congregation, all of
you constantly inform me how much the music adds to the liturgy. Music is only an enhancement to the
liturgy. The cornerstone behind our
church and the liturgy has been all of you.
I have never been part of a parish community who are so involved and
continually dedicated.
Note to the choir: To the choir, since day one I have stated that you
have been the most talented group I have ever directed in my various tenures as
a choir director. You have each stood
beside me sharing your voice and by resigning from St. Dominic's, I will not
only miss our music, but I will miss my family from the last eleven years. We sang as a choir with one voice and one
goal - to lead the congregation in singing.
Please never lose this sentiment and always know that I was and am the
music director I can be again because of you.
Needless to say, I am saddened by Mark’s decision but,
at the same time, I understand his position fully and respect his decision
entirely. I wish Mark every good wish and blessing in all of his new endeavors.
I sincerely thank him for his many years of service here at St. Dominic.
At this time I
would also like to announce that Sean Bator will assume the duties of Folk
Choir Music Director and I thank Sean for his willingness to move into this new
role.
be no formal reception schedule or speeches.
Fr. Phil
