Liturgical Coordinator

Overview

The Liturgy Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the normal week-to-week liturgies and special liturgies (i.e., Holy Days of Obligation and Holy Week) of the parish to assure that everything runs smoothly and that ministry volunteers and clergy have what they need to succeed.

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the faith and morals of Catholic ministry and the mission of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in both your professional and personal life.
• To live out the core values of St. Margaret Mary parish, especially the core values of Team Player and Joyful Servant as you serve in this role.
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
• Support and oversee all liturgical ministry leaders for both English and Spanish masses (i.e., Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Altar Servers, etc.) ensuring they have what they need to flourish in their roles.
• Oversee and organize special liturgical events (e.g., Advent and Lent Penance Services).
• Ensure that ministry leaders have up-to-date training manuals and conduct annual trainings.
• Oversee Ministry Scheduler Pro and all scheduling-related needs to assure we have the ministers required for all daily, weekend, and Holy Day masses.
• Be available for calls on weekends if something is needed for the liturgy.
• Regularly be present before different weekend masses to observe operations and ensure things are running smoothly (not required for every mass).
• Facilitate communication between ministry leaders, clergy, staff, and others to ensure everyone is working in unison.
• Preside over and conduct Liturgy Committee meetings in collaboration with the Pastor.
• Work with the Communications Coordinator to ensure that materials (i.e., liturgical binders) are ready for weekend and Holy Day masses.
• Collaborate with the Events Coordinator and Music Director as needed.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure all liturgical supplies are ordered and stocked.
• Collaborate with Homebound/hospital volunteers.
• Oversee the décor of the worship space and the care and cleanliness of sacred vessels and vestments.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in using office equipment (e.g., copiers, telephone system, laminating machine, etc.).
• Skill in using computers and related software applications (e.g., Ministry Scheduler Pro, word processing software, spreadsheets, email, etc.).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Servant leadership.
• Skill in organizing people, events, and information.
• Ability to learn new software programs as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church staff, clergy, peers, and laity.
• Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of volunteers.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Education and Trainings

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• 2 years or more experience of volunteering in a liturgical ministry.

Language

• English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)
• Spanish (preferred but not required)

Catholic Requirement

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

• All employees of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the Church.
• St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church is an at-will employer, which means employment may be terminated by the employee or employer with or without notice at any time.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church are tobacco free.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.
• Will be required to adhere to established codes and conduct standards, including EIM standards of conduct in the workplace and outside of the workplace.
• May be required to use personal vehicles to drive to other parishes or other off-site locations.
• Traveling within and outside the parish to meetings and other events may be required, including potential overnight lodging.
• Will be required to align personal and professional activities with the mission, purpose, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.