Liturgical and Engagement Coordinator- St. John Neumann

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Sunbury, OH

About The Position

Responsible for facilitating the worship life of the parish community by coordinating quality liturgical experiences, and cultivating engagement in our parish community

Requirements

Practicing and active member of the Catholic Church
Experience in recruiting and organizing volunteer teams
Familiarity with parish Life
Management and speaking experience

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate opportunities that cultivate community among all parishioners and encourage volunteer participation in church activities
Actively engage with parishioners to enhance involvement and support parish mission with a focus on new parishioners and new Catholics
Create, implement, and manage a strategic plan to increase volunteerism across all parish functions.
Recruit, inspire, and train volunteers to support parish liturgies, programs, and events
Collaborate with Communication manager to assist in engagement function
Coordinate Liturgical volunteers including scheduling and training for servers, Masters of Ceremonies, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Greeters, and Sacristans with approval of Pastor
Coordinate special liturgies and sacramental occasions such as Feast Days, Solemnities Liturgical seasons, processions, and sacraments of initiation. Distribute Liturgical Planning Worksheet for input and guidance on Mass/Solemnity with approval from Pastor
Coordinate Liturgical Environment Ministry volunteers that aid with the environment at Mass, especially Solemnities and Feast Days
Occasionally attend daily and weekend Masses, Feast Days and Solemnities to observe volunteer ministers and the flow of the liturgy
Meet with the pastor on a regular basis to get his feedback on the liturgy
Administer and implement changes as they relate to the Roman Missal, Divine Worship Office, and Pastor’s decisions
Schedule and train Daily Mass volunteers, including sacristans
Coordinate orders with the Office manager for all liturgical supplies needed
Serve as point of contact for funeral services working with local funeral homes and families to plan and coordinate liturgies
Duties as assigned by the Pastor