Description

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt (Hourly). Working 35 hours per week. 

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

· Paid Holidays/Holy Days

· 403b Retirement

· 401 (a) Pension Plan 

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

· Employee Assistance Program

· Short-term/Long-term Disability

*Benefits may vary based on employment status and location. 

The Director of Liturgy and Pastoral Ministries is an integral member of the parish staff, responsible for facilitating and coordinating liturgical activities under the guidance of the Pastor.  This role requires a deep understanding of Catholic liturgy, pastoral care and a passion for serving the community.  

Major Responsibilities

Pastoral Coordination:

- Coordinate and assist with pastoral activities including weddings (rehearsal and celebration), funerals 

  (planning and meeting), and other sacramental celebrations.

- Recruit and train altar servers, lectors, ushers, and ministers of Holy Communion, ensuring they 

  understand their roles and responsibilities.

- Coordinate pastoral attention for nursing home residents and homebound parishioners by gathering a 

  team of Ministry to the Sick volunteers. Provide pastoral support to parishioners in times of loss, 

  bereavement period and illness.

- Coordinate distribution of Holy Communion and visits to the homebound.

- Other pastoral duties as needed and assigned.

Liturgical Coordination:

- Recruit volunteer liturgical ministers, including lectors, ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy 

  Communion (EMCs), and altar servers for Sunday and weekday Masses. Oversee, train and set the 

  schedules for the liturgical ministers. 

- Recruit volunteers to assist with environment and arborist ministries.  Coordinate and schedule the 

  volunteers to setup and decorate the church environment for various liturgical seasons and special 

  celebrations. Serve as point of contact for inquiries of the Sacrament of Marriage to be held at the parish. -- Work with the engaged couple for all requirements, arrangements, schedules, 

  pre-marital classes, meetings with the Pastor or Parochial Vicar.

- Maintain and stock sacristy, as well as manage its expenses (e.g. bread, wine, purificators, palms, ashes, 

  Easter candle, etc.).

- Work with the Pastor and Deacons to plan and prepare for liturgical celebrations, ensuring adherence to 

  liturgical norms and traditions.

- Collaborate with musicians, choirs and other stakeholders to enhance the quality of the liturgical music 

  and worship experience.

Administrative Duties:

- Maintain accurate records, follow-up and fully completed wedding packets, liturgical schedules, volunteer 

  assignments, and pastoral activities.

- Assist parish secretary in the preparation and distribution of worship aids, weekly bulletin, and other liturgical materials.

- Communicate effectively with parishioners, volunteers, and staff members regarding pastoral and liturgical matters.

- Collaborate with the parish office to ensure smooth coordination of events and activities.

- Schedule visiting priests as Mass celebrants and for Reconciliation Services as needed.

- Oversee OVASE compliance of active parish ministers.

- Other duties as requested by Pastor.

Professional Development:

- Stay informed about developments in liturgical theology, pastoral care, and Catholic Church teachings.

- Attend necessary workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities to enhance skills and 

  knowledge relevant to the position.

- Participate in ongoing formation and spiritual enrichment programs provided by the parish or 

  archdiocese.

 Requirements

Qualifications:

- Baptized member of a Catholic parish faith community. 

- Commitment to the Mission of the parish.

- Excellent communication and conciliation skills. 

- Ability to recruit, supervise, motivate, and support volunteers.

- Computer literate: able to word process at 50 wpm and maintain database systems. 

- Competence in records management. 

- Able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and in an organized fashion. 

- Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 

   essential duty satisfactorily, must work well with people of all walks of life and 

   possess the ability to lead and train liturgical ministers.

Education and/or Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required as well as a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in     

  Liturgical Ministry.

Skills/Knowledge: 

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher. Knowledge of liturgy preferred. 

Language Skills:

 - Ability to read, analyze, and write reports, business correspondence and procedure 

   manuals. Strong communication skills; ability to effectively present information 

   and respond to questions from customers, and the general public. Must have good  

   verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

Reasoning Ability:

- Ability to solve practical problems and ability to interpret instructions furnished in writing or orally. Ability 

  to adapt to changing   schedules or routines; excellent time management skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

- Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:

 - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met  

  by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities  

  to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the 

  employee is regularly required to talk or hear. While performing duties, employee 

  has to sit for long periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks and answer 

  telephone calls. The position also requires some standing, stooping, bending and 

  lifting up to 25 pounds. The employee is expected to work onsite and weekends 

  and on occasional evenings, as needed. The above statements describe the general 

  nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all 

   responsibilities, duties and skills.

Work Environment:

 - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those 

    an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 

    to perform the essential functions.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,  skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management  reserves the right to revise as needed. 

The Archdiocese of San Antonio  is an Equal Opportunity Employer.