Parishes

Posed:  08/09/2022

The role of PASTORAL ASSOCIATE is a full time position reporting to the Pastor. The primary function of this position is to enable ongoing parish life including liturgy, pastoral care and administration, enabling people to draw closer to God by facilitating the growth of St. Stephen parish that is ministerially complete and to assist the pastor in his function of liaison between the parish and the diocesan church.

In addition to being an essential function in the daily life of the parish, this position also serves as a developmental role that could lead to the promotional opportunity over time of Pastoral Associate for the Family of Parishes of St. Stephen, Holy Family-Immaculata, St. Rose and Christ the King.

The Pastoral Associate enables, encourages, develops lay leadership on all levels; works with parish council to develop goals and objectives that enflesh the vision and meet particular needs of the community; oversees sacramental, liturgical life of parish; organizes community outreach programs; and engages parishioners in Stewardship initiatives.

Applicants should have 5 – 10 years job experience in the relative pastoral setting; a theological background in Ecclesiology, Christology, Sacramental and Liturgical Theology, Scripture, and Ethics and Morality; skills in pastoral counseling/pastoral care; have supervision experience in ministry; good interpersonal skills, and multi-cultural sensitivity.

For more details contact the St. Stephen Search Committee at: [email protected]

Posted:  08/05/2022

St. Bernard Catholic Church in Taylor Creek is seeking to identify qualified, practicing Roman Catholic candidates for the position of Parish Office Secretary. The responsibilities of this position will include management of the parish calendar and the database of 1100 families, sacramental record keeping, bulletin editor, word processing, answering telephones, and greeting those who come to the door.

Requirements include strong organizational skills and attention to detail, an excellent and practiced familiarity with computers in particular Microsoft Word and Publisher, comfort with a busy office environment, and flexibility.  Must work well with others and have excellent people skills.  This position averages 30 hours a week with infrequent extra duties or hours as needed.

Posted:  08/02/2022

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Taylor Creek is seeking a full time Maintenance/Custodian Position to perform duties for the parish buildings including the church, school, rectory, and cemetery.  The hours hired to work are a maximum of 40 hours per week with some occasional weekend responsibilities and on-call availability for emergencies. Responsibilities will include daily custodial duties,  troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance inspections.  Position also includes general maintenance including painting, and other minor repair work. This list is not inclusive of everything. 

Position requires the ability to lift 75 pounds, climb ladders, stand for long periods.  Qualified candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality, provide their own transportation for job-related responsibilities, work without immediate supervision, take initiative with direction from the pastor and business manager, collaborate with other staff members for the use of the facilities, and exhibit communication and collaboration skills. Frequently this person is the one whom people encounter at the parish; therefore, this person should also be friendly and welcoming.  Salary negotiable.