Coordinator of Youth Discipleship
All Called to Christ Catholic Community
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Full-Time
Reports to: Director of Discipleship and Evangelization
Hours: Full-time/40+ hrs per week/exempt
Schedule: Will vary based on programming; evenings and weekends as well as reasonable office hours will be necessary. Compensation will be divided amongst the 6 All Called to Christ ACC parishes.
Job Description:
The All Called to Christ Area Catholic Community is seeking an applicant with a deep love of sharing the Gospel with young people and their families. The Coordinator of Youth Discipleship would work alongside the Discipleship Director and volunteer teams to build a culture of discipleship amongst the youth of the ACC. The desired applicant would create opportunities for middle school youth to grow in faith and relationship with each other and faithful adults, collaborate with the ACC faith formation
team to facilitate programming, as well as work alongside “Illuminate Youth Ministries” and its team to continue to foster teen discipleship in the area. This position is great for a recent graduate looking to start in youth ministry or for a long-time minister desiring to build a new program in the heart of the St. Cloud Diocese.
Responsibilities:
- Youth Ministry
– With the Pastors, Discipleship Director, and adult leaders, craft a comprehensive youth ministry vision for the All Called to Christ ACC (comprising the parishes of Christ Church Newman Center, Holy Spirit, St. Anthony, St. Augustine, St. John Cantius, St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud, MN).
– Develop and coordinate programming for middle school youth (6th-8th grade), including regular gatherings (youth group), diocesan programming (middle school lock-in, etc.), volunteer opportunities, mission/service trips, retreats, etc.
– Build and meet with a team of adults from all 6 parishes to assist in steering middle school youth ministry efforts.
– Serve as All Called to Christ’s representative to “Illuminate” (3-ACC youth ministry in St. Cloud area) youth ministry efforts, collaborating and engaging with their Sunday night programming when appropriate, especially to connect middle school youth to high school youth.
– Regular presence in the community life of youth and families engaged in youth ministry programs, including school visits, sports/activities attendance, etc. when appropriate.
- Faith Formation
– With the Pastors, Discipleship Director, and Faith Formation Team, craft a vision for a unified ACC K-9th grade faith formation program that draws engagement and participation from all six ACC parishes in their walk of faith.
– Assist the Faith Formation Team in the coordination of K-9th grade faith formation programming, including classroom instruction when necessary, supervision of volunteer classroom leaders, and necessary set up for each program.
– Help recruit, form, and train K-9th Grade faith formation volunteers and catechists from all 6 ACC parishes.
– Assist volunteers in planning, promotion, and facilitation of programming for children/youth throughout the summer, especially Vacation Bible School and Totus Tuus.
- General Responsibilities
– Attend staff, relevant parish committee/ACC/diocesan meetings and provide regular updates and communication to parish councils and other parish leadership
– Regular presence in the community life and liturgical life of all 6 ACC parishes. – Collaborate with campus ministry efforts for SCSU and SCTCC, especially in youth outreach. – Provide regular, clear, and consistent communication to participants, parents, volunteers, staff, and the larger faith community utilizing Flocknote, email, bulletin updates, social media, and other appropriate communication methods.
– Manage administrative duties including ordering curriculum books and materials, planning annual Faith Formation/Youth Ministry calendar and budget with Discipleship Director, and ensuring all volunteers are compliant with Diocesan safe environment policies/training – Other duties as assigned by Director of Discipleship and Evangelization and Pastors
Education:
– Undergraduate degree required. Openness to further education recommended.
Qualifications:
– A practicing Roman Catholic
– Strong leadership, team management skills, and interpersonal skills
– Willingness and ability to work collaboratively with the pastor and all levels of parish staff/volunteers as well as university staff when appropriate
– Strong organizational, planning, time management, and problem-solving skills – Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Fluency in computers and technology
To Apply: send resume and cover letter to Janice Wuebkers at jwuebkers@spiritandsaints.org
Receptionist
Mary of the Visitation
Becker/Big Lake, Minnesota
Part-Time
Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Becker / Big Lake Minnesota is seeking a part-time receptionist for our Becker location. Key responsibilities include answer phones, greeting and helping those who stop in, and additional administrative duties.
Job Description
Office Duties:
- Answer phones and assist people entering the church
- Change phone messages, as needed (Christmas, Easter, Reconciliation services, Holy days, etc.)
- Check Parish e-mails
- Attend Staff meetings (generally held at the Becker location)
- Print needed copies of the agenda for the meeting
- Send supply order requests to Finance Manager
- Distribute interoffice mail, as needed
New Families (may be done jointly with Amber Wilfahrt): TBD
- Copy or re-write hard copy of census card (registration form)
- Give to Finance Manager to file at the Big Lake location
- Enter information into computer (PDS)
- Order contribution envelopes (OSV)
- Add family to Central MN Catholic Magazine list and email information to circulation@gw.stcdio.org
- Scan completed form to Finance Manager
- File completed form in lower cabinet behind Secretary’s desk
- File a copy of the Census form in the 4-high cabinet in Secretary’s office
Baptism, Marriage, Confirmation and Deaths:
- Schedule Baptisms and Baptism Prep Classes
- Inform Baptism Hospitality Coordinator (Brenda Prudhomme) and Director of Music and Liturgy (Gretchen Roe) of upcoming baptism(s)
- Place baptism notation on “Google” parish calendar
- Ensure we receive the ‘Baptism Godparent Verification Form’
- Create Baptismal Certificates
- Publish information in the bulletin
Safe Environment Training / Background Check (completed online):
- Make sure volunteer information is current, if not:
- Email the necessary volunteer resources to parishioner/volunteer who needs Safe Environment Training/Background Check
- New Employees and Volunteers
- Renewal Training (Only if Training and Background Check are expiring)
- Vulnerable Adults
- Update all volunteer information in PDS
- Email the necessary volunteer resources to parishioner/volunteer who needs Safe Environment Training/Background Check
New Member Orientation (NMO) Packets:
- Maintain a list of attendees for each NMO session; provide list to leader of the meeting
- Send meeting reminder to New Member Support Team and to the new family(s)
- Keep Welcome Pamphlet updated
- Prepare Welcome Packets
- Attend meeting, as needed
Miscellaneous:
- Unlock church doors and check outside ‘drop-off’ box
- Prepare requests for proof of Baptism, etc.
- Notify newspapers of Mass changes, Holiday schedules, etc.
- Scan monthly Mass Count Form (from Becker) on the first of the month to the Finance Manager
- Keep votive candles filled (check on Tuesday morning since Monday is Eucharistic Adoration)
- Keep votive wick tray clean and filled with long candle wicks
- Complete other jobs, as needed
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and your resume to Fr. Mike Kellogg: mkellogg@maryofthevisitation.org.
Pastoral Administrator
Father Pierz Area Catholic Community
Pierz Area, Minnesota
Full-Time
Job Description:
The Father Pierz Area Catholic Community is a vibrant four-parish community north of St Cloud, Minnesota. The pastoral administrator is a full-time salaried position that will assist the pastor and collaborate with staff in order to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of the people and fulfill Christ’s mission for souls and making disciples.
Job Duties:
* Assist Pastor in responding to the pastoral needs of our parishioners
* Assist in the preparation and planning of funerals
* Coordinate and nurture volunteers in the Homebound Ministry
* Coordinate celebration of Sacraments, primarily by engaging & guiding volunteers to accompany parishioners as needed
* Oversee the liturgical calendar to ensure that Rites and Sacramental celebrations occur smoothly
* Participate in the OCIA journey by planning rites, practices, & celebrations
*Manage and train volunteers
*Assist pastor and collaborate with staff on parish scheduling, retreats, catechesis, operations and the general mission of the Church
*Focus on evangelization and encountering individuals in to aid in their growth in holiness
Qualifications:
*A love for Christ and his Church
*A strong prayer life and desire to grow in holiness
*A zeal to help others grow in holiness and reach heaven
*Great leadership skills
*Proficient knowledge and of the Roman Catholic doctrine and tradition
*Ability to teach and relate to people of all ages and diverse backgrounds and effective interpersonal relationship building skills
*Excellent listening skills, with the ability to discern staff and volunteer gifts and needs
*Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to manage project deadlines
*Strong ability to collaborate with staff and parishioners
*One to three years experience as an administrator or related field preferred
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Possess computer word-processing skills, software; databases, desktop publishing, data entry skills, etc.
To Apply: Please send resume or inquiries to Father Aaron Nett at frnett@midco.net, or call 320-468-6033 for more information.
Accountant
One in Faith Parishes
Melrose Area, Minnesota
Full-Time
One in Faith Parishes has an opening for an accountant for our four parishes. This is a full-time benefits-eligible position in the Melrose office. This position will work closely with the parish administrator and the pastor. The ideal candidate would have an accounting degree or equivalent experience and be comfortable using accounting software and Excel. The primary responsibility would be to oversee financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. There would be daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, record payments and adjustments, and provide reports as needed. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to: pam@stmarysofmelrose.com or call 320-256-4207 with questions.
One in Faith Parishes has an opening for a director of music for our four parishes. This is a part-time position in the Melrose office. This position will work closely with the director of liturgy. Primary duties include scheduling and leading choir rehearsals, coordinating music coverage at all Masses including funerals as requested, preparing screens, and ensuring license and copyright compliance. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to: pam@stmarysofmelrose.com or call 320-256-4207 with questions.
Director of Music
St. Mary’s Cathedral
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Full-Time
Terms: Full-time, salaried, flexible hours
Education: degree in music, liturgical studies, or similar experience in parish music
Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years Salary range: $55-70k according to qualifications
St. Mary’s Cathedral is an active and vibrant Catholic parish of over six hundred families with three weekend liturgies. The parish engages in a full spectrum of prayer (communal and personal), discipleship formation and service in and beyond its downtown neighborhood. In addition, it is the seat of the Diocesan Bishop and hosts various diocesan liturgies and special events.
Qualifications: The Director of Music is a faithful Catholic who demonstrates a love and zeal for the Church’s mission; who has a capacity to lead others in the worship of God; who has a desire to form disciples; who can identify and cultivate the gifts of parishioners; who demonstrates a high level of organizational skills and team building abilities; who has experience as a church musician. Keyboard proficiency and liturgical planning experience are desired.
Job Function: Plan, direct, and oversee the music program at St. Mary’s Cathedral parish and assist in preparing diocesan liturgies.
As Director of Music, primary duties are:
• Engage and form parish musicians, training them individually and collectively to create music that elevates parishioners in their worship of God,
• Develop, plan, direct, and occasionally accompany the music at St. Mary’s with support from the rector, parish staff, and the director of the diocesan Office of Worship (for diocesan liturgies celebrated at St. Mary’s),
• Rehearse and direct the Cathedral Choir, cantors and instrumentalists for weekly Masses and for other special liturgies throughout the year (Christmas, Sacred Triduum and Easter); oversee cantors and ensembles for special liturgies,
• In collaboration with the diocesan Office of Worship, plan music, rehearse and direct the Diocesan Choir and/or cantors for diocesan liturgies at the Cathedral (Rite of Election, Chrism Mass, ordinations, etc.),
• Lead efforts to recruit and form cantors, choir members, and other musicians for all liturgies at the Cathedral,
• Lead the selection and procurement of music and maintain the music library,
• Meet with engaged couples and bereaved families to plan and prepare Wedding and Funeral music, and
• Participate in professional development opportunities (NPM, workshops, courses, webinars).
To Apply: send cover letter and resume or CV to: office@stmarystcloud.org Any inquires can be sent to: office@stmarystcloud.org This position is posted until filled.
These positions are with parishes and Area Catholic Communities in the Diocese of St. Cloud. These parishes and ACCs are separate entities from the diocese. Please follow the application instructions with each specific job listed.
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