Director of Liturgy

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Director of Liturgy

Duties & Responsibilities

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 Director of Music to align liturgical plans.
• 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.
• Participates fully in the liturgy and greets people after the liturgy.
• Documents readings, songs, petitions, etc. for each Mass and service, as a reference.
• Inventory liturgical supplies.
  
  

Other

• Create a dynamic image through print, i.e., bulletin articles and social media.
• Coordinates with Director of Music to ensure presider scripts and other worship aides are prepared for all liturgies 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 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

K: Knowledge

• Experience leading Catholic liturgy, including liturgical documents, required.
• Knowledge of the Roman Missal, lectionary, liturgical year, liturgical norms and regulations, and liturgical tradition and practice.
• Working knowledge in MS Office products.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.
  
  

S: Skills

• Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
  
  

A: Abilities

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to make decisions, attentive to details, and troubleshoot.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  

Compensation

Type

Hourly

Notes

Negotiable

Additional Information

Start Date

2025-07-01

Location

St. Teresa of Calcutta - Hartland (M33)

Department

County

Waukesha

Job Category

Parishes - Music/Liturgy

Employment Type

Part Time

Notes

Part-time

To Apply

Instructions

Inquiries may be directed to Parish Director, Deacon Allen Olson, or the Director of Community and Parish Engagement, Teri Moseler, at 262-966-2191.

Contact Name

Deacon Allen Olson

Address

W314N7500 Hwy. 83

NORTH LAKE, WI 53064

Email

allen.olson@stteresaofcalcutta.org

Phone

262-966-2191

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