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January 18, 2023The Church of St. Catharine’s in Holmdel, NJ, is seeking a dynamic individual with a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in music and/or liturgy with a knowledge of the church documents on music, singing, the liturgy, etc to lead and build the music ministry and all aspects of liturgy. Candidate should be an active, practicing Christian (Catholic preferred or extensive knowledge of the Catholic liturgy)
Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:- Working directly with the pastor to oversee all aspects of the music ministry and liturgies.
- Leading the music at 3-4 Masses per weekend (either as an organist or cantor); as well as all Holy Days (including Christmas and Easter); and all special liturgies throughout the year—Holy Hours, Stations of the Cross, etc. as determined by the pastor.
- Directing adult and children’s choir rehearsals
- Recruit and lead musicians for a contemporary ensemble
- Training and recruiting cantors and other musicians for liturgies
- Scheduling clergy for all liturgies
- Scheduling of cantors, organists, and any other musicians needed
- Plan music for all liturgies
- Plan and execute Lessons and Carols during Advent season and another special musical offering in the Lenten season
- Procuring and maintaining liturgical appointments (candles, books, incense, flowers, missals, etc)
- Scheduling and recruiting of volunteers to assist in the ministries related to the liturgy as needed and determined by pastor
- Create worship aids as needed—this includes procuring and maintaining appropriate copyright permissions, reporting, etc
- Hire and arrangement payment of outside musicians when needed for special liturgies
- Plan and schedule music for all weddings and funerals—Coordinator of Worship and Music has first right of refusal for weddings and funerals
- Oversee the hiring process for associate organist
- Maintain sound systems in the chapel and church
- Maintain all musical instruments in the church
- Work with the Director of Religious Education for music for all sacramental celebrations and special events
- Attend monthly staff meetings
Salary commensurate with experience and Diocese of Trenton guidelines.
Please submit current resume with cover letter and professional references to Kathy Dalton; kdalton@stcatharine.net or mail to:
Church of Saint Catharine
Attn: Coordinator of Music and Worship
108 Middletown Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733-2243