Director of Liturgy/Pastoral Ministries

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Schedule: 40+ hours per week (Flexible Hours)

Reports to: Pastor

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

*Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary

The Director of Liturgy/Pastoral Ministries is an integral member of the parish staff. Assisting the pastor with implementing ideas, projects, and events to nurture the spiritual growth of the parish community. This position is comprehensive, encompassing all aspects of parish life, with designated responsibilities assigned by the pastor.  

Responsibilities

Coordination and Administration

• Work directly with the Pastor to implement his plans and direction for the parish.
• Serve as a member of the Parish Staff
• Participate and provide suggestions in important decisions regarding overall parish spiritual growth, pastoral issues, direction, and activities of the parish
• Develop and foster leadership among parish volunteers and ministries 
• Contribute to the following as necessary: parish bulletin, newsletters, bulletin inserts, flyers, website, and social media
• Represent the parish/ pastor at various activities and functions, archdiocesan, deanery, ecumenical, and ministry/organization meetings
• Supervise Coordinator of Religious Education and Administrative assistant for the parish
• Create the TEAMUP upcoming Calendar for pastoral ministries events and activities

Liturgical duties

• Coordinate with the Pastor for major parish liturgical celebrations and with other parish staff in the preparation of parish sacramental celebrations and rites
• Complete all liturgy planners for the Archdiocese when needed
• Assist with creating the Scoop Sheet for Sunday Masses (English/ Spanish) and special liturgies
• Prepare Prayers of the Faithful for Weekday and Weekend masses
• Coordinate Church environment for liturgical seasons 
• Church Environment
• Make sure Altar, Tabernacle, Gospel, and Lector stand cloths are coordinated with the liturgical season
• Coordinate with the Altar society to assist with decorating for all Major seasons
• Order/reorder worship aids
• Keep music license up to date (CCIL, One license)

Director of Liturgical Ministries 

• Coordinate/communicate with Liturgical Ministry Coordinators 
• Inform Ministry Coordinators of upcoming liturgies (Dates, times, number of ministers needed)
• Updates Liturgical Ministry Coordinators on any New Procedures and Continuous Education
• Coordinate training/ commissioning / VIRTUS Compliant
• Facilitate monthly Ministry Coordinators meetings
• Order items needed for all liturgical ministries 
• Coordinate the Ministry Fair twice a year
• Assist with resolving any issues, conflicts, or concerns with all Liturgical ministries

Weddings/ Marriage preparation

Meet with engaged couples to start and complete the Marriage Packet

• Meet with the Couple 
• Complete Inventory/Questionnaire
• Collect Mandatory Documents
• Write a permission letter if needed
• Coordinate the marriage prep 6-week Series with the marriage prep coordinators

Assist with the marriage Liturgy planning

• Select the readings
• Confirm the clergy
• Inform the wedding coordinator
• Confirm the sacristan
• Confirm the musician
• Collect all stipends and fees

Coordinate Quinceañeras Liturgy 

• Select the readings and clergy for the mass 
• Work with CRE and Family

Coordinate Baptism Liturgy 

• Select readings and clergy for the mass 
• Collect documents
• Coordinate baptism classes with the deacon, English/ Spanish
• Schedule Baptism (Date, Time & Clergy)

Coordinate Funerals

• Meet with families to plan the funeral liturgy 
• Work with the funeral home
• Collect stipends
• Confirm dates and time
• Confirm clergy
• Confirm the location of Rosary, Funeral, and Burial
• Coordinate with the music director for music
• Help families select gift bearers, placing of pall, readers
• Be present a