Bp Michael wrote that "On Sunday, September 28th, I ask all the faithful of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey to join me in celebrating Church Musician Appreciation Day. On that day, which is the Sunday closest to the feast day of Saint Romanos the Melodist (October 1st), I encourage Rectors, Parish Councils, and the faithful of our parishes to offer special thanks to their choir directors, singers, composers, arrangers, and those who teach church music to our children."  In joyful agreement with His Grace and for the directors, coordinators, singers and readers, We gave a certificate of thanks for each of those who participated in this ministry.