Coordinator, Program in Manchester

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Liturgy Coordinator will collaborate with the Pastor to coordinate and oversee all aspects of Eucharistic and other Sacramental celebrations. The Liturgy Coordinator will plan and assist families with Funeral and Wedding Liturgies and Preparation. This Coordinator will collaborate with the Business Office, Faith Formation, Multi-Cultural Communities, Church Environment and attend weekly staff meetings when scheduled.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of a parish’s liturgies, special occasions and Holy Days.
• Responsible for Sunday Offerings.
• Place orders for Liturgy related supplies - wine, host, oils, and linens.
• Create and post schedule for presiders and deacons.
• Keep the parish's liturgical calendar.
• Get priest and lector binders ready.
• Schedule lectors, extraordinary ministers, ushers & servers (Ministry Scheduler).
• Provide training and recruitment for liturgical ministers and servers.
• Prepare altar for Sunday and special liturgies and Holy Days.
• Prepare pulpit announcements and petition prayers.
• Purify vessels after Sunday liturgies if not done by the priest.
• Facilitate weekly Stations of the Cross during Lent.
• Work with families to plan and organize funeral mass or service.
• Prepare the funeral liturgy – work with funeral homes to schedule and put on parish calendar.
• Coordinate with Music Director to schedule Musicians and Cantors for funerals.
• Schedule Funeral Luncheon with (Helping Hands) & Director of Maintenance (Kitchen Staff) and put on parish calendar.
• Safeguard the respectful use of the church and assist couples planning their weddings.
• Answer questions and inquiries from engaged couples.
• Maintain a detailed and updated checklist and timeline to ensure meaningful marriage preparation.
• Ensure all necessary items and forms are completed.
• Work with Music Director to schedule Musicians and Cantors for Weddings.
• Lead rehearsals.
• Communicate with couples in planning the details of the wedding (e.g., use of spaces in the church, decorations and cleanup, number of attendants, music, readings, etc.).
• Work with Church Environment to plan church decorations according to Liturgical Seasons.
• Report needed repairs inside church and notify the Pastor/Business Manager.
• Send reminders to visiting priests, ensuring church and sacristy are unlocked for them to access, and paid in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Significant knowledge of the Catholic Faith.
• Education & Experience in Pastoral Ministry – Divinity Preferred.
• Participation in the liturgical and sacramental life of the church.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the church’s teaching.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as take own initiative.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.