Director of Music and Liturgy

St. Patrick Catholic Church; Laurie (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, MO invites a Liturgy & Music Ministry Director to lead liturgy and sacred music for weekly Masses and special celebrations. The role collaborates with staff, volunteers, and the Shrine to renew liturgical life.

The successful candidate will coordinate liturgical seasons, oversee ministers, and maintain musical programs, instruments, and sound equipment while fostering spiritual growth and parish engagement.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teachings.
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical theology.
• Knowledge of different liturgical ministries and their functions.
• Knowledge of Church music repertoire for the assembly, choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Proficient in piano keyboard and voice performance.
• Working knowledge of basic sound equipment and mics.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly liturgical items for Masses (weekday and Sunday).
• Coordinate liturgical seasons with the Liturgy committee.
• Prepare Sacramental Celebrations (Funerals, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, Baptism outside of Mass).
• Assist with other liturgical celebrations (Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Corpus Christi procession).
• Provide initial and ongoing formation for liturgical ministers.
• Oversee scheduling of liturgical ministries and prepare Worship Aides.
• Oversee maintenance of liturgical items and musical instruments.
• Arrange musicians for regular liturgical celebrations including three weekend Masses and special events.
• Continue the parish's sacred music repertoire and introduce new music to engage the assembly.
• Conduct music rehearsals in late afternoons/evenings with choirs and ensembles.
• Train, direct, and supervise accompanists, cantors, choirs, and instrumentalists.
• Oversee setup at Shrine prior to Mass with microphones and music stands.
• Participate in parish activities and meetings; supervise team members and volunteers as needed.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Editing

Organization

Education

University degree in Catholic theology or related field

Tools

Sound equipment

Job description

Position Details

POSITION: Liturgy & Music Ministry Director

REPORTS TO: Pastor

SUPERVISES: Liturgy & Music Ministry Team members

POSITION DETAIL: Full Time, Exempt

Position Summary

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Laurie, MO, the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church and the mission parish, St Philip Benizi Church in Versailles, MO, are seeking a pastoral leader who will build, strengthen, and take to the next level our current teams to model and renew all things in the liturgy & music ministry of the parish community and the Shrine, through the planning and preparation of Divine Worship, especially the Sunday Mass. This role requires collaboration with professional staff and volunteers. It builds and equips teams of engaged volunteers to implement the Shrine and parish's mission and vision into the liturgical life.

Expectations

• Acts as a role model within and outside the parish community;
• Shares the treasures and truths of the Catholic faith with others;
• Works collaboratively to enhance the life of the Shrine & parish community;
• Strives to be a good steward of the blessings of the community;
• Positively engages with others for the sake of the Shrine and parish.

Major Position Responsibilities and Regular Activities

Liturgical Ministries

• Prepare weekly liturgical items for Masses (weekday and Sunday).
• Coordinate liturgical seasons with Liturgy committee.
• Prepare Sacramental Celebrations (Funerals, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Confirmation, Baptism outside of Mass, etc.).
• Assist with other Liturgical celebrations (e.g. Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Corpus Christi procession).
• Initial and continuing formation for liturgical ministers.
• Oversight of scheduling of liturgical ministries.
• Preparation of Worship Aides.
• Oversees the maintenance of liturgical items.

Music Ministries

• Arrange musicians (cantors, choirs, accompanists) for regular liturgical celebrations including three weekend Masses during the school year [4:30 pm Saturday at St Patrick's, 8:30 am, Sunday at St Patrick's and 10:30 am Sunday at St Philip Benizi], Holy Days, Sacramental Celebrations, weddings, funerals, and other special events requiring music.
• Summer Schedule includes outdoor Masses at the Shrine. [4:30 pm Saturday indoors St Patrick, 8 pm outdoors in the Shrine; 8:30 am, Sunday outdoors at the Shrine and 10:15 am indoors at St Patrick's and 10:30 am Sunday at St Philip Benizi], it will be your responsibility to arrange for an accompanist to cover one of the final Masses of the summer schedule.
• Continue the parish's history of a strong and varied sacred music repertoire (both traditional and contemporary), introduce new music, and encourage participation of the assembly.
• Conduct music rehearsals during late afternoons and evenings with various choirs & ensembles.
• Train, direct, and supervise other accompanists and cantors, adult and children's choirs, instrumental and mixed ensembles.
• Oversees the maintenance of musical instruments and sound equipment. Responsible for set up at the Shrine prior to meeting with the singers before each Mass. This includes mics, music stands, folding chairs, keyboard and monitor.
• Initial and ongoing formation for music ministers.

Administrative functions

• Actively participate in parish activities including ministry team and committee meetings.
• Supervision of professional team members and volunteers when appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Church teachings.
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Knowledge of Catholic liturgical theology.
• Knowledge of different liturgical ministries, their functions and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Church music repertoire for the assembly, choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists.
• Proficient in piano keyboard and voice performance.
• Working knowledge of basic sound equipment and mics.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in organ keyboard / Allen church organ.
• Choral directing experience.
• University degree in Catholic theology, music or related field and/or.
• Four to six years of work experience in a parish or pastoral setting.

Working Conditions

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds in a typical business or office environment.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the Parish.