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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 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 Liturgy's, and Preparation. This Coordinator will collaborate with Business Office, Faith Formation, Muti-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, extra-ordinary ministers and 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

• Works 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 funeral
• Schedule Funeral Luncheon with (Helping Hands) & Director of Maintenance (Kitchen Staff) and put on parish calendar.
• Safeguard the respectful use of the church and to assist the couples planning their weddings
• Answer questions and inquiries by the engaged couples
• Maintain a detailed and updated checklist and timeline and utilize it to ensure a 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 priest, making sure 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, color, 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.
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Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.