Pastoral Care Coordinator
St Stephen’s Catholic Church – Anoka, MN
Full-Time
Reports To: Community Life Project Manager
Job Summary:
- Funeral Preplanning & Support: Meet with families, provide spiritual support, and coordinate logistics with clergy and funeral homes.
- Family Meetings & Pastoral Care: Serve as the primary contact for bereavement and wedding sacramental preparation.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records, manage required paperwork, and manage the process of sacramental administration.
- Wedding Coordination: Assist couples with preparation, documentation, and ceremony logistics.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Timely & Accurate Coordination
- Schedule and communicate funeral and wedding arrangements promptly.
- Maintain accuracy in all sacramental paperwork and parish records.
Compassionate Pastoral Care
- Demonstrate empathy, discretion, and a professional presence with families.
- Provide spiritual support and referrals to outside agencies when appropriate.
Effective Communication
- Respond to family inquiries within 24–48 hours.
- Ensure clear communication between families, clergy, and parish staff.
Volunteer Management
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for funerals and weddings.
- Ensure volunteers understand parish policies and liturgical guidelines. Compliance
- Follow parish and diocesan guidelines for marriage preparation and funeral rites.
- Uphold Catholic sacramental practices in all activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance pastoral care services.
- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to ministry planning.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Experience in pastoral care or parish ministry, preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Strong understanding of Catholic faith and sacramental practices
Compensation: Up to $25 / hourly depending on candidate qualifications. Benefits include employer paid portion of medical and dental benefits, supplemental benefits available and 3% 403b ER paid match.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Gayle McMullen at gmcmullen@ststephenchurch.org
Weekend Pianist
St. Ignatius Catholic Church – Annandale, MN
Part-Time
Reports To: Pastor
Job Summary: Saint Ignatius in Annandale is seeking a pianist to play and accompany for all weekend Masses at Saint Ignatius. This would be for the Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and the 8:30 and 10:30 AM on Sunday morning Masses. Music selection is flexible and Saint Ignatius is very grateful for any help able to be provided.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
Education
- Proven advanced piano training
Experience
- One to three years parish music experience preferred
- Training, knowledge and understanding of Roman Catholic liturgies
- Training or experience in working with choirs, cantors and ensembles
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Keyboard proficiency
- Knowledge in writing instrumental parts for hymns
- Learned ability to read all types of music and guitar chords
- Learned ability to adapt key signatures for various instruments
Compensation: Compensation commensurate with qualifications and parish policy.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and two professional references to Fr. John Meyer, Pastor.
Email: frmeyer@stignatiusmn.com
Mail/Drop-off: Saint Ignatius Catholic Church, PO Box 126, 35 Birch St E, Annandale, MN 55302.
Parish Office: (320) 274-8828.
Youth Director
St. Ignatius Catholic Church – Annandale, MN
Part-Time (25 hours/week). Typical schedule includes Wednesday evenings, selected weekends, and limited office hours for planning and collaboration.
Reports To: Pastor
Job Summary: The Youth Director leads our discipleship efforts for middle- and high-school youth, forming them as missionary disciples through prayer, catechesis, small groups, service, and community life. The role collaborates closely with the Pastor and the Faith Formation Director and integrates youth into the broader life of the parish.
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan & lead weekly youth ministry (October–April rhythm aligned to Wednesday evening Faith Formation) including small-group discipleship, prayer, and age-appropriate formation; coordinate additional summer experiences, retreats, and service projects.
- Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers.
- Model a vibrant Catholic life.
- Provide resources for parents and partner with families as the primary educators of the faith.
- Keep parents and teens informed via parish channels (bulletin/website) and youth social profiles; produce clear calendars and event info.
- Ensure full adherence to Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis safe-environment policies (background checks, Code of Conduct, and VIRTUS/CMG Connect training).
- Maintain accurate records and event risk-management practices.
- Work with parish staff to integrate youth into parish worship and life (e.g., Adoration, parish events) and to align with parish vision and calendar.
- Develop the youth-ministry calendar and budget.
- Manage registrations, permission forms, rosters, and chaperone ratios in line with Archdiocesan standards.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, catechetics, education, ministry, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Practicing Catholic in good standing who joyfully supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and has a heart for evangelization and accompaniment of teens.
- Clear communicator (spoken/written), organized, and comfortable with basic digital tools and social media for ministry updates.
- Ability to work evenings and some weekends (especially Wednesday nights during the formation year).
Compensation: Compensation commensurate with qualifications and parish policy.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and two professional references to Fr. John Meyer, Pastor.
Email: frmeyer@stignatiusmn.com
Mail/Drop-off: Saint Ignatius Catholic Church, PO Box 126, 35 Birch St E, Annandale, MN 55302.
Parish Office: (320) 274-8828.
Faith Formation Education Coordinator
St. Michael’s Catholic Church – Madison, MN
Part-Time
Reports To: Pastor
Join our community as we set hearts on fire for the Lord and grow into something wonderful!
St. Michael’s Church is part of the Spirit of Life AFC, which is a cluster of Catholic parishes in western Minnesota including St. John’s Church (Ortonville) and Holy Rosary Church (Graceville). The Education Coordinator assists the AFC Director of Religious Education in a parish community in building a solid foundation for student and adult spirituality, Christian living, ministry and outreach.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
Education
- High school degree or equivalent required; some college preferred
Experience
- Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Highly organized
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Self-directed
- Capable of working with humility and integrity
Compensation: $18-$22/hour. 10-15 hours per month, including weekends and evenings.
To Apply: For more information, and for a complete job description and application instructions, contact Fr. Shawn Polman at 507-828-6493 / pastorspiritoflifeafc@outlook.com. This position will remain open until it is filled.
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