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The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 Field Instructions square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.
Coordinator of Ministries
The principal duty of all parish employees is to assist in the mission of the Church. This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time without notice.
Job Location
St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish office address at
528 Lathrop Avenue in River Forest, IL.
MINISTRY DESCRIPTION
Responsible for facilitating the worship life of the parish community by coordinating the liturgical ministries and all the preparations for Masses.
SUPERVISOR
Operations Director
TYPE: Non-Exempt, Part-time, 20 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with the Operations Direct and Director of Music, the following duties will apply:
- Prepares the prayers and binders for Sunday Masses.
- Prepares liturgies and worship aides for special liturgical events.
- Schedules Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EM's), and Ushers/Greeters using Parish Staq or Sign-Up Genius software.
- Maintains schedules and member lists for Lectors, EM's, Sacristans, and Ushers/Greeters.
- Coordinates new liturgical ministers and ongoing formation of the same liturgical ministers.
- Maintains lists and records for various volunteers overseen and supervised, including Lectors, Ushers/Greeters, EM's and Sacristans.
- Weddings: Coordinates and prepares materials for the liturgy. Schedules wedding rehearsals in collaboration with the wedding coordinators.
- Other Office Duties:
- Baptisms/Funerals – works as back up to parish secretary.
- Answers office phones/door as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Roman Catholic Liturgies.
- Virtus Trained and Compliant.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
- Ability to work well with people while honoring and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to supervise and oversee liturgical ministries; coordinates with ministry leads.
- Knowledge of Sign-Up Genius and Parish Staq software desirable but not required.
- Previous parish experience in liturgy and liturgical ministry formation and the knowledge of Church documents desired but not required.
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an hourly range of $18.00-$20.00. An employee's pay within the range is based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, location & business needs.