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Posted:  07/05/2022

The Business Manager and Administrative Assistant is vital in supporting the overall operations of the parish office. Through a variety of secretarial and administrative duties, the office manager provides support to the Pastor, Pastoral Staff, as well as the parish community. They are the first point of contact for parishioners.  Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required. In addition, comfortability with computers and applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher is a requirement.

Other desired qualifications include flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Prepares, administers and reviews budget
  • Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records, and establishes a responsible cash flow management system
  • Answering telephone calls and greeting visitors
  • Maintaining and operating the parish database system
  • Producing the weekly bulletin
  • Keeping accurate records of gifts and sacraments
  • Overseeing the maintenance of the cemeteries

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Posted 06/30/2022

SUMMARY:

The Music Ministry Director gives leadership to the traditional worship services of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish by using the organ/piano to lift the congregation in music for the praise of God. Supervision: The Organist serves under the supervision of the Pastor.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. Select and provide organ music at all traditional weekend Masses,
    • Select Feast Days at 8:00am, Holy Days 8:00am Mass and 1 evening Mass.
    • Play for weekend mass on Sunday at 10:00am, two Saturday evening masses a month at 5pm.
    • Christmas and Easter Masses may vary, typically would include Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning,
    • Easter Vigil and Easter morning. Holy Week would include mass on Holy Thursday and Good Friday’s Passion.
    • Accompany vocalists and instrumentalist as scheduled by the Choir Director
    • Select Holidays may have a saxophone, flute, violinist and / or trumpet players
  1. Select hymns appropriate in conjunction with the pastor which are reflective of the liturgical season and designated Scripture texts.
    • Work with the Choir Director and the Contemporary Choir on a quarterly basis to select music
    • Preparation for song selection meetings, Compare AIM, GIA and Living Liturgy books/planners, may also use websites to come up with new music
    • Make copies for the meeting of the song selection
  1. Funeral Masses
    • Coordinate with funeral choir director and choir
    • Meet with vocalist for funeral choir to practice
    • Coordinate/reserve the church for practice with parish secretary
  1. Coordinate with choir director for the Youth Choir
    • Practice is from Aug-May
    • Youth choir sings 2 times a month
    • Coordinate/reserve the church for practice with the parish secretary
    • Coordinate with the Choir Director, the Dayton Dragons audition to sing the National Anthem and submit the video
  1. Coordinate with the choir director for the Adult Choir
    • Practice is from Aug-May
    • Adult Choir typically sings at 10am mass
    • Coordinate/reserve the church for practice with the parish secretary
  1. Oversee cantor ministry
    • Cantors typically sing for 8:00am mass and one or two Saturdays a month
    • Schedule a practice with all cantors
    • Coordinate/reserve the church for practice with the parish secretary
  1. Arrange for a substitute for all absences.
  2. Choose and purchase organ music within the approved budgetary parameters.
  3. Work with the Pastor regarding any items that you feel need to be maintained such as tuning and maintenance of all musical instruments of the church outside of the existing scheduled maintenance
  4. Provide organ/piano music for weddings held at the church when the organ is the primary instrument used. Fees for these services are not provided by the church, but from couples and families based upon your set fee.
  5. Submit budget requests each fall as part of the budgetary process of the Pastoral Council and Finance Committee.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  1. The Organist shall rehearse sufficiently to maintain a high quality of music at the organ.
  2. An annual performance review will be done with the Pastor.
  3. Cooperate with all staff and musicians of the congregation so that music ministry is enhanced within the life of the church.
  4. The Organist shall seek professional relationships with other church musicians and keep abreast of developments in worship and liturgy through associations, continuing education, and professional church publications.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  1. A minimum of an associates of Music degree/relevant experience and sufficient keyboard ability to sight read hymns, liturgy, and accompaniments.
  2. Knowledge of Catholic worship tradition and a theological understanding of the church sufficient to appropriately select music and texts for traditional worship.
  3. Experience as a “team player” in a church setting working with staff, musicians, and volunteers.

 

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Posted 06/23/22

St. John Neumann Parish in Cincinnati is seeking a full time Office Manager.

The Office Manager is vital in supporting the overall operations of the parish office. Through a variety of secretarial and administrative duties, the office manager provides support to the Pastor, Pastoral Staff, as well as the parish community. They are the first point of contact for parishioners and external inquirers and consequently a vehicle for communication, therefore strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required. In addition, comfortability with computers and applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher is a significant necessity to the success of this position and parish functions.

Other desired qualifications include flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering telephone calls, greeting walk-ins and directing parishioners to relevant staff
• Maintaining and operating the parish database system
• Overseeing campus calendar and office organization
• Producing and publishing parish communications such as the weekly bulletin, newsletter emails,
and social media content
• Keeping accurate records of gifts and sacraments

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Posted:  06/22/2022

St. John the Baptist (a Family of one Parish) is seeking a full time DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. The primary function of this position is as follows:

The Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry provides youth leadership and direction regarding Liturgical ministry services for the parish and school, faith formation, and sacramental preparation and other functions as assigned by the Pastor.

Major Responsibilities

  • Providing leadership and administration for religious education and youth ministry activities
  • Leading the school liturgical ministry program
  • Managing sacramental preparation for school and parish youth programs

Key Skill, Knowledge and/or Abilities

  • Demonstrates capability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties in a timely fashion, utilizing good communication and relationship skills
  • Participates in ongoing formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical ministry
  • Must be an active member, in good standing, of the Roman Catholic church
  • BA in Theology/Religious Education or a related educational field and/or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning

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CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, Cincinnati, OH has an immediate opening for Cantor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Leads the congregation in song: hymns, psalms, responses and mass settings.
2. Sings occasional vocal solos for preludes, offertories, and meditations.
3. When necessary, sings descants and harmony with the adult choir.
4. Attends rehearsal prior to singing at Mass, Thursday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
5. Attends Mass prepared with the correct music, in appropriate attire, and at the appointed time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a pleasant singing voice; formal vocal training is preferred but not required.
2. The ability to read music.
3. Comfortable singing both traditional and contemporary music.
4. Available to sing at least once a month. Mass times are 5:15 PM on Saturday and 11:00 AM on Sunday.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES:
This is a paid position and reports directly to the Director of Music Ministry.
Pay: $75.00 Per Mass | $25.00 Per 1 Hour Rehearsal

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Posted:  06/10/2022

Saint Francis of Assisi and Incarnation Parishes in Centerville Ohio are fast growing parishes with talented and energetic volunteers and staff serving approximately 4,000 families. We are seeking an Associate Director of Youth Evangelization (9th-12th Grades). This position is full-time with a regular but flexible schedule, working 40+ hours per week. The Associate Director of Youth Evangelization will serve as a member of pastoral staff and is responsible for High School Youth Evangelization, including mission trips, retreats, weekly gatherings, Confirmation preparation and formation, and other faith formation efforts at Saint Francis of Assisi and Incarnation Parishes. The definitive aim of such evangelization and discipleship is to put people not only in touch, but in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal is to equip high school youth and their families to encounter Jesus Christ through a lifelong process that encourages them to become missionary disciples in the world.  The Associate Director of Youth Evangelization is a person who is a fully initiated and practicing member of the Catholic Church. A degree in Theology or Catholic Studies is preferred along with experience in leading and implementing religious education programs. Applicants may submit hard copies or apply for the position via email.

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St. Francis is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.