What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catholic Diocese of Gary is hiring : Parish Music & Choir Director in Crown Point position at Catholic Diocese of Gary?
This position will be effective as of 6.1.2025 and will report to the Pastoral Associate.
Holy Spirit Parish is seeking a passionate missionary disciple with musical gifts to prepare and provide music for Sunday and other special liturgies. The candidate will develop a comprehensive music ministry for the parish through musical performance, developing the choirs, coordinating musicians, as well as training and recruiting new team members.
Specific Task / Duties :
- Oversees and executes music for two weekend Masses (Saturday 4 : 00 p.m., Sunday 11 : 00) and for Holy Days of Obligation (Christmas Eve and Day, Easter Triduum, etc.)
- Schedules music ministry personnel
- Provides music for all funeral and wedding Masses
- Directs the adult choirs and music ensembles, assists with the children’s choir
- Recruits and trains cantors / musicians
- Offers a fresh approach to sacred music
- Fosters a welcoming aesthetic through music and addressing the parish community
- Develops new ensembles or programs to enhance Sacred Music for liturgies
- Demonstrates professional and Christ-like behavior
- Welcomes new ideas as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve liturgies
- Timely communication, flexibility
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Catholic Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone : 219-769-9292
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