Liturgy Coordinator

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time* 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Reports to: Pastor 

*Full-Time Benefits (Remove this if not applicable)

• 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 Liturgy Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all parish liturgical functions, celebrations, and all ministries related to it. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares Mass Scripts for all liturgies in English and Spanish
• Recruit, train, and schedule all liturgical ministers, including the readers, commentators, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, ushers, sacristans, flower/plant care volunteers
• Responsible for church and sacristy care (general cleaning on exterior of baptism font and sacristy, maintain holy water vessels), linen laundry, baptism gowns, altar seamstress.
• Attend all Liturgy Committee meetings to determine parish liturgical policy and to assist in the liturgy planning process and seasonal church environment
• Schedule/prepare mass intention lists for altar and presider to include Intercessions and announcements
• Attend weekend and special event masses to observe ministers and the flow of the liturgy
• Develop and coordinate rites and liturgical services
• Plan, organize, and execute rites and ceremonies as required
• Maintain and submit orders for all liturgical supplies (i.e. hosts, wine, candles) and equipment
• Prepare and maintain sacramental records, ceremonial documents, and records
• Assist office staff with administrative tasks as needed
• Ensure all cash received is verified and properly deposited
• Collaborate with other departments on various events and projects

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; must be a practicing Catholic and active in a parish; possess the ability to honor and maintain confidentiality; must work well with people of all walks of life and possess the ability to lead and train liturgical ministers 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required 
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Liturgical Ministry. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

•  Driver’s License. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. While performing duties, employee has to sit for long periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks and answer telephone calls. The position also requires some standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee is expected to work onsite and weekends and on occasional evenings, as needed. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.