Liturgy & Music Ministry Director - Laurie, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City•Gravois Mills, MO

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About The Position

St. Patrick Catholic Church, the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, and mission parish St. Philip Benizi Church are seeking a full-time, exempt Director of Liturgy and Music. The role builds and strengthens liturgy and music ministry teams, planning and preparing Divine Worship, especially Sunday Mass. The director collaborates with professional staff and volunteers and equips volunteers to put the Shrine’s and parish’s mission and vision into practice through liturgy. The position reports to the Pastor and supervises Liturgy & Music Ministry Team members. The director coordinates liturgical celebrations and music across both churches, including weekday and weekend Masses, seasonal and sacramental celebrations, Holy Days, weddings, funerals, and special events. The role maintains a varied sacred music repertoire, supports participation by the assembly, leads rehearsals, trains and supervises musicians, and oversees related instruments and sound equipment. The director also participates in parish activities, ministry team work, and committee meetings, and performs other duties as assigned by the Pastor. The successful candidate is a practicing Catholic in good standing who serves as a role model, shares the Catholic faith, collaborates to enhance parish and Shrine life, demonstrates stewardship, and engages positively with others. The position involves occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds in a typical business or office environment.

Requirements

Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge of Church teachings.
Have knowledge of Catholic liturgical theology.
Have knowledge of different liturgical ministries, their functions, and responsibilities.
Have knowledge of Church music repertoire for the assembly, choirs, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
Be proficient in piano keyboard and voice performance.
Have working knowledge of basic sound equipment and microphones.
Have excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
Have excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in organ keyboard or Allen church organ.
Choral directing experience.
A university degree in Catholic theology, music, or a related field and/or four to six years of work experience in a parish or pastoral setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekday and weekend Masses.
Coordinate liturgical seasons with the Liturgy Committee.
Prepare sacramental celebrations, including funerals, Reconciliation services, Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, and Baptisms outside of Mass.
Assist with other liturgical celebrations, such as Adoration, Stations of the Cross, and the Corpus Christi procession.
Oversee continuing formation for liturgical ministers.
Prepare worship aides.
Oversee maintenance of musical instruments and the sound system used in liturgy.
Arrange cantors, choirs, and accompanists for regular liturgies, including weekend Masses, Holy Days, sacramental celebrations, weddings, funerals, and other special events requiring music.
Arrange for an accompanist to cover one of the final Masses of the summer schedule.
Continue the parish’s varied sacred music repertoire, introduce new music, and encourage assembly participation.
Conduct music rehearsals during late afternoons and evenings with choirs and ensembles.
Train, direct, and supervise accompanists, cantors, adult and children’s choirs, and instrumental and mixed ensembles.
Set up the Shrine before meeting with singers for each Mass, including microphones, music stands, folding chairs, keyboard, and monitor.
Provide initial and ongoing formation for music ministers.
Participate in parish activities, ministry team activities, and committee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.