Liturgy Coordinator-Part-time

About the role

The liturgy coordinator's primary responsibility is the smooth flow of the liturgical ministry of the parish. The Coordinator works with the parish Liturgy Committee to determine policies relating to the liturgical celebrations of the parish, and to plan the seasonal liturgical celebrations. The coordinator will also assist the Pastor with administrative assistant duties.

Responsibilities

• Aid in recruiting and scheduling of all liturgical ministers, including readers, commentators, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, ushers, sacristans, flower/plant care volunteers, church and sacristy care, linen laundry, baptism gowns, altar seamstress.
• Provide training for all new ministers and ongoing training for existing ministers.
• Cook up the cleaning of liturgical vestments.
• Attend all Liturgy Committee meetings to determine parish liturgical policy and to assist in the liturgy planning process and seasonal church environment.
• Schedule/prepare mass intention lists for altar and presider.
• Prepare weekly preparation Intercessions and announcements.
• Attend weekend masses, holy day masses and Christmas and Easter masses to make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Coordinate rites and liturgical services in conjunction with the OCIA team.
• Prepare liturgies for special liturgical events.
• Coordinate mass and meet with priest and families to help plan the liturgy for baptisms, funerals/bereavements, weddings and quinceaneras and provide vital information and answer any questions.
• Assists in Maintaining and submitting orders for all liturgical supplies (hosts, wine, candles) and equipment.
• Prepare all required documents for marriage and send to pastoral secretary for review.
• Coordinate Penance Services during Advent and Lenten seasons as well as Healing Mass by contacting and scheduling priests.
• Prepare liturgies for special liturgical events.
• Maintain Sacramental records.
• Participate as verifier when monies collected by secretary is being counted for special intentions, masses, Easter Lily and poinsettia sales, funerals, baptisms, weddings, flower donations, renovation donations. If needed, goes to bank to make deposit(s).
• Coordinate with Director of Religious Education (DRE) for regular confirmations, any special liturgy.
• Contact guest priests for mass and for reconciliation, as needed.
• Aid the pastor, as needed to answer phone calls for anointing of the sick, house blessings, etc and to translate for incoming parishioners; pick up and sort mail.
• Aid the pastor with setting staff meetings, appointments and managing of Pastors calendar.

Requirements

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Liturgical Ministry.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of administrative assistant experience.
• Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic and active in a parish.
• Must be able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Must work well with people of all walks of life and possess the ability to lead and train liturgical ministers.