Pure Jerzy Kidz, a choir that includes children from five South Jersey schools, was formed to sing “Mom,” a song with lyrics by Father Edward Namiotka, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Somers Point. It is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other digital music stores. It is also available as a CD single, and a music video recently premiered on YouTube.
Just in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, a new song to honor all moms is now available, written by a local priest.
Father Edward Namiotka, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Somers Point, wrote the lyrics to “Mom” last year, when visiting his mother during one of his monthly visits to her Jersey shore residence. His sister, Cathy, was visiting as well, with her youngest son, and inspiration struck.
Cathy’s son was “cranky after just getting up from a nap and I watched as Cathy held him, tried to cheer him up and simply gave him her time and attention,” he wrote on his blog, www.fr-ed-namiotka.com.
“The moment was priceless as I looked at the young mom (my sister Cathy) take care of her 2-year-old and the slightly older mom spend her time with her 52-year-old son.”
Driving back to the rectory, Father Namiotka wanted to capture this experience, and his thoughts also drifted to the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with the Mother of God holding the Divine Child in her arms. Soon, a melody and lyrics came to mind.
Father Namiotka recruited Julie Linn, a friend and music/choir director and vocalist from his former parish, and Scott Armato, who provided the piano accompaniment and harmonies, and children from five different schools in South Jersey, Edgarton Christian Academy, Newfield; Cleary Elementary, Buena; Main Road, Franklinville; St. Joseph Regional School, Somers Point; and Joy D. Miller School, Egg Harbor Township . The combined choir, Pure Jerzy Kidz, recorded his tune at CAS studios in Vineland.
A sample of the lyrics:
Having a real bad day
She makes it all okay!
Whenever I’m afraid
The worries quickly fade
She’s my best friend
Like no other
She’s my mother!”
“I wanted to simply focus on the beauty of motherhood,” Father Namiotka said.
“Mom” is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other digital music stores. It is also available as a CD single, and a music video recently premiered on YouTube.
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