Jamie is coming back. The decision was reversed today because 227 of you refused to stay silent. We won.
December 16, 2014
Final supporters
Please sign the appeal to the St. Paul Bishop to bring our Music Director back to St. Victoria. Appeal is as follows:
The Most Reverend John Clayton Nienstedt, Bishop of Saint Paul
Your Excellency:
We, the undersigned parishioners of St. Victoria Catholic Church in Victoria, MN, wish to make an appeal to you concerning the termination of our Music Director, Jamie Moore. Please be clear that this appeal is being made solely by the individuals listed below. Our actions were not prompted by anyone at the St. Victoria Parish office, nor by our priest Father Bob White or by Jamie Moore. We are asking and appealing to your Excellency to reconsider and allow our Music Director to return to his position at St. Victoria.
In the many years that Jamie has been with our parish, he has been nothing but kind, thoughtful and caring. He has positively influenced so many of our parish family including our youth. Jamie has been a role model for all in leading our music programs and in supporting the many activities of our parish. He has been completely sincere and without fault in his approach and efforts. Jamie has been dedicated to his role as Music Director and our parish mission to be the "Face and Hands of Jesus Christ".
His action in lawfully uniting with his partner changes nothing in the way that he impacts our parish. If reinstated, we know he would return to his role at St. Victoria ready to continue his good works without any agenda or malice to anyone.
We would be forever grateful for your thoughtful kindness and caring to allow for Jamie's return. We feel it can only be a positive action that will be welcomed by so many both within our immediate parish and the greater community.
Thank you for your kind consideration of this appeal. We look with hope to receiving your response and to having our beloved Music Director back.
With regard and respect,
~The Undersigned
Updates
November 17, 2014
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support shows just how much Jamie means to our parish.
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2014
72 Comments
Jamie's voice is a gift from God. I was a discouraged Catholic who was not attending Mass. One day I happened upon St Victorias and attended Mass. Jamie's music moved me to tears and I joined the parish. His gift of his voice at my father's funeral will always be cherished.
Simply stated, Jamie is the voice of St. Victoria. He is a leader, a role model and his faith is so beautifully expressed through his music. He has been instrumental in the faith formation of our sons. It breaks our hearts that he was taken from us, and we want him back.
The Catholic Church needs to change. We are losing members every day. Many of us have lost our patience. Now is your chance, Archbishop, to be that change many of us are so hoping for. Offer Jamie his job back. He is good man. What a message of hope this would send to our parish and the greater Catholic community.
Jamie is more catholic than most people I know. His personal life is just that. The church doesn't recognize his marriage so fine......Why punish a whole parish for something that doesn't even exist in your world?
Jamie Manzie-Moore is an integral part of our parish, and along with Fr. Bob White and Deacon Ray Ortman, has nutured the faith of countless people during his 18-year tenure. When Jamie was forced to resign, hearts broke throughout the parish. The joy that Jamie brought to the Mass is now sadly lacking.
It is difficult to comprehend that the church he so faithfully served would do this unjust act.
If our Pope can preach tolerance, St Victoria should be allowed to practice it.
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Jamie is coming back. The decision was reversed today because 227 of you refused to stay silent. We won.
December 16, 2014
Final supporters
Please sign the appeal to the St. Paul Bishop to bring our Music Director back to St. Victoria. Appeal is as follows:
The Most Reverend John Clayton Nienstedt, Bishop of Saint Paul
Your Excellency:
We, the undersigned parishioners of St. Victoria Catholic Church in Victoria, MN, wish to make an appeal to you concerning the termination of our Music Director, Jamie Moore. Please be clear that this appeal is being made solely by the individuals listed below. Our actions were not prompted by anyone at the St. Victoria Parish office, nor by our priest Father Bob White or by Jamie Moore. We are asking and appealing to your Excellency to reconsider and allow our Music Director to return to his position at St. Victoria.
In the many years that Jamie has been with our parish, he has been nothing but kind, thoughtful and caring. He has positively influenced so many of our parish family including our youth. Jamie has been a role model for all in leading our music programs and in supporting the many activities of our parish. He has been completely sincere and without fault in his approach and efforts. Jamie has been dedicated to his role as Music Director and our parish mission to be the "Face and Hands of Jesus Christ".
His action in lawfully uniting with his partner changes nothing in the way that he impacts our parish. If reinstated, we know he would return to his role at St. Victoria ready to continue his good works without any agenda or malice to anyone.
We would be forever grateful for your thoughtful kindness and caring to allow for Jamie's return. We feel it can only be a positive action that will be welcomed by so many both within our immediate parish and the greater community.
Thank you for your kind consideration of this appeal. We look with hope to receiving your response and to having our beloved Music Director back.
With regard and respect,
~The Undersigned
Updates
November 17, 2014
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support shows just how much Jamie means to our parish.
Reached 100 supporters
November 17, 2014
72 Comments
Jamie is such an important part of this church. I wouldn't have found my love for singing and choir if if wasn't for his worship leading in elementary faith formation. Still singing in choir as a college student now.
Jamie's voice is a gift from God. I was a discouraged Catholic who was not attending Mass. One day I happened upon St Victorias and attended Mass. Jamie's music moved me to tears and I joined the parish. His gift of his voice at my father's funeral will always be cherished.
Simply stated, Jamie is the voice of St. Victoria. He is a leader, a role model and his faith is so beautifully expressed through his music. He has been instrumental in the faith formation of our sons. It breaks our hearts that he was taken from us, and we want him back.
The Catholic Church needs to change. We are losing members every day. Many of us have lost our patience. Now is your chance, Archbishop, to be that change many of us are so hoping for. Offer Jamie his job back. He is good man. What a message of hope this would send to our parish and the greater Catholic community.
Jamie is more catholic than most people I know. His personal life is just that. The church doesn't recognize his marriage so fine......Why punish a whole parish for something that doesn't even exist in your world?
Jamie Manzie-Moore is an integral part of our parish, and along with Fr. Bob White and Deacon Ray Ortman, has nutured the faith of countless people during his 18-year tenure. When Jamie was forced to resign, hearts broke throughout the parish. The joy that Jamie brought to the Mass is now sadly lacking.
It is difficult to comprehend that the church he so faithfully served would do this unjust act.
If our Pope can preach tolerance, St Victoria should be allowed to practice it.
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Jamie is such an important part of this church. I wouldn't have found my love for singing and choir if if wasn't for his worship leading in elementary faith formation. Still singing in choir as a college student now.