Summary: 

Engaged facilitation and leadership of the liturgical experience in worship life of the parish through application of Catholic liturgy and music according to the vision of the Second Vatican Council.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Parish Formation & Discipleship Team to offer formation opportunities for parish liturgists, e.g., ushers/greeters, acolytes, sacristans, art & environment, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, servers, gift bearers, sacred movement, sound and light, linen and music ministries.
• Coordinates with the Director of Community & Parish Engagement to:
  • Recruit (new and existing), screen, train, enrich, and recognize ministers.
  • Ensure written schedules are communicated for all ministries.
• Serves as Parish Staff Liaison to the Parish Liturgy & Worship Team (aka Committee), attending meetings. 
• Coordinates and prepares liturgies, in accordance with Archdiocesan office as appropriate. 
• Budget and expenses:
  • Prepares annual budget.
  • Monthly monitor expenses and revenues.
  • Authorizes respective expenditures within the approved budget.
• Attends staff meetings. Attends other meetings at the request of the Pastor/Parish Administrator/supervisor. 
• Acts as a resource (not member) for Pastoral Council.

Liturgical and Worship Ministry:

• Collaborates with the Parish Director to manifest his vision for the liturgical year, liturgical season, and sacramental celebrations.
• Coordinates the liturgical spirit of the parish and fosters hospitality and harmony.
• Fosters parishioner participation in the Mass/service.
• Prepares written liturgical schedule for the year, 3 months in advance.
• Follows liturgical norms for Mass/service/rite.
• Forms, develops, and consults with Parish Liturgy & Worship Team (aka Committee).
• Taps into committees to gain feedback on the liturgical experience for continuous improvement.
• Assist visiting clergy.
• Plan and coordinate practice(s)/rehearsals,
• Coordinates music with liturgical plan.
• Participates fully in the liturgy and greets people after the liturgy.
• Documents readings, songs, petitions, etc. for each Mass and service, as a reference.
• Maintain/Update worship hymnals/worship aids/booklets.
• Inventory liturgical supplies.

Music Ministry:

• Serves as primary musician for all liturgies, Mass/services, funerals, weddings, holy days, etc.
• Oversees and coordinates with Support Accompanist/s for the Parish.
• Oversees/Plans music for all liturgies including weekend, weekday, holy days, penance services, etc.
• Fosters parishioner participation in music.
• Foster unity among all musicians to create a spirit of harmony with presider and other liturgical ministers.
• Directs and accompanies choir(s).
• Coordinates music e.g., instrumentalist, cantors, choirs, etc. with liturgical plan.
• Ensures organ, piano, and other instruments are maintained, repaired and tuned, as needed.
• Expands song as prayer into the spirituality of the liturgy.
• Ensures copyright and licensing requirement permissions for music.

Communications:

• Create a dynamic image through print, i.e., bulletin articles and social media.

Other:

• Prepares presider scripts for all liturgies and other worship aides as needed, funerals, weddings, etc.
• Ensures qualified substitutes are enlisted when absent, Masses/services, funerals, weddings, etc.
• Collaborates with other staff and acts as a resource for parish/school groups.
• Attends respective Archdiocesan and Deanery workshops/programs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADA Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms.
• Close vision required for paperwork and computer.
• Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds.

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.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.