Parishes

Posted:  09/01/2022

St. Mary, Hyde Park, is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Music starting October 1, 2021.  St. Mary has a thriving music ministry, including adult choir and cantor program, a Steinway baby grand piano, and a newly rebuilt 3-manual, Schantz pipe organ (December 2019).  Primary responsibilities are to play organ/piano at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass as well as the Wednesday morning school Mass (9:00 a.m.) during the school year, the Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass and Benediction, work with and train cantors from the school and parish, assist when needed for Holy Days, weddings, and funerals.  The ideal candidate should have a degree in music and/or experience in a parish liturgical music program, proficiency in piano, organ, and voice, a knowledge of liturgy and good pastoral skills. The successful candidate is a team person, working with all the staff members of the parish. Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Posted:  08/30/2022

St. John the Evangelist Parish in West Chester (part of the south family of parishes of St. Gabriel, St. John and St. Michael) seeks qualified applicants for the part-time (20 hours per week) position of Bookkeeper for a parish of over 2,600 families. The Bookkeeper is responsible for accounts payable and receivable in addition to payroll and other accounting duties.   The position is available to start at any time but must begin by December 1, 2022.  This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration. We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy and thoughtful employee.  Our staff is great to work with!  Must have an accounting or finance background.  Hourly rate will be commensurate with work background and experience.  Apply online at www.stjohnwc.org (application located under “About”, “Forms”, “Employment Application”).

Posted:  08/30/2022

The Director of Music Ministry is responsible for:

• Planning and leading the congregation at the two English weekend liturgies and all holy days.
• Responsible for planning and leading the music for all special English or bi-lingual sacramental liturgies including weddings and funerals.
• Directing the choir and cantors to prepare for the weekend liturgies.
• Review music submitted by our Hispanic musicians for the Spanish Masses
• If Music Director doesn’t play the piano or organ, they are responsible for regularly scheduling someone who does.
• Ensuring the instrumental and sound equipment is maintained.

A strong candidate will have strong vocal skills. Must be a practicing Catholic with liturgical knowledge. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Must be able to pass a background check and be within compliance with the Decree on Child Protect prior to start of employment.

Posted:  08/30/2022

This is a part-time (25 hours) position as Administrative Assistant/bookkeeper in North Fairmount. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am – 3pm.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the daily administrative tasks, record keeping, bookkeeping and handling of money. The successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, a pleasant and friendly demeanor, the ability to multi task, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong computer skills, and able to operate standard office equipment. Candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters and exhibit a Christian attitude in all dealings with parishioners and staff members.

Benefits include 401k, paid sick days, paid vacation, and paid holidays.