Liturgical Music, Part-time
Norton Shores
Posted 2 weeks ago
St. Francis de Sales, Norton Shores / St. Michael the Archangel, Muskegon
General Description:
Oversees music ministry, directs, coordinates all music personnel, and implements music which is liturgically appropriate for Parish weekend liturgies and other designated celebrations.
Job Responsibilities
  • Works closely with the Pastor/Deacon to assure a creative and pastorally responsible integration of music within liturgy.
  • Plans and coordinates a comprehensive music program for the Parish, assuring stylistic variety within a unified whole.
  • Provides or coordinates instrumental accompaniment for weekend Masses, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Holy days of obligation, and liturgies that are part of the Faith Formation program.
    • a.    Schedules a wide variety of musical groups for all liturgies: including but not limited to contemporary groups, hand bells, choirs, cantors, and other volunteers.
    • b.    Assists to select liturgically appropriate music for Masses
  • Provides or oversees the music for weddings and ensures music selections are appropriate for Catholic liturgy.
  • Provides encouragement, evaluation and appreciation to musicians of the Parish.
  • Communicates necessary information between musicians, presiders, liturgist, etc.
  • Maintains the music budget.
  • Conducts rehearsals as needed and practices musical pieces.
  • Maintains the choral/departmental organization.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Completes other related duties as necessary.
  • Follow St Francis de Sales & St Michael the Archangel Employee Manuals.
Requirements:
  • Ability to be organized and maintain electronic communications and files.
  • Ability to play musical instruments.
  • Understanding of the Catholic Mass.
  • Background in Parish Ministry or in Music.
  • Prior relevant experience.
Job Type: Part Time (10-12hrs), salary
Pay:  $10,000/year- $12,000/year

To Apply:

Send completed Application and Resume to [email protected]
by May 20, 2024.
Or mail to:
St. Francis Church
2929 McCracken St.
Norton Shores, MI 49441

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