LITURGY COORDINATOR

The Liturgy Coordinator supports the Pastor and parish by preparing and coordinating all liturgical celebrations.  This role is responsible for ensuring a reverent, prayerful, and welcoming worship experience aligned with the parish mission to form disciples who know, follow, and share Jesus Christ.

• Part-Time (Hourly): Approximately 20 Hours/Week.
• Collaborate with the Pastor, Music Director, Parish Staff, and Liturgical Ministers to plan and coordinate parish liturgies following the Roman Missal and Church Teaching.
• Attend weekend Masses (Saturday evening and/or Sunday morning), Holy Days of Obligation, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter liturgies.
• Coordinate with the Pastor and Parish Staff to recruit, train, schedule, and supervise liturgical ministers, including Wedding Coordinators, Mass Coordinators (Sacristans), Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar Servers, Ushers, Greeters, etc.
• Supervise ministry/volunteer schedules. Maintain data using Ministry Scheduler Pro.
• Serve as the primary contact for overseeing the audio-visual and sound systems, including projection and livestream operations.
• Collaborate with the Pastor and/or Deacon to provide ongoing formation and training for liturgical ministers.
• Supervise Funeral Coordinator and Wedding Coordinators.  Assist in planning, preparing, and coordinating special liturgical celebrations, i.e. Funerals, Memory Care Mass, Penance Services, First Sacraments, Weddings, etc.
• Coordinate with Frassati Catholic Academy (i.e. School Masses and Penance Services) and collaborate with First Sacraments Coordinator and Faith Formation Staff.
• Oversee the liturgical environment and collaborate with Mass Coordinators (Sacristans) to ensure necessary supplies are available for liturgical celebrations/seasons.
• Oversee Mass Coordinators (Sacristans) and the Worship Experience. Maintain compliance with safety policies, including first aid and incident reporting.
• Communicate building and grounds needs to the Director of Maintenance as necessary.
• Hourly Salary: Negotiable.

• Joyfully practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with knowledge, respect, and reverence for Catholic liturgy and Church teaching.
• Bachelor’s degree in Catholic theology, liturgy, religious education.  A combination of education and parish experience preferred.
• Experience in liturgical music (e.g., accompanist, cantor, choir director) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, parish staff, volunteers, and parishioners in a faith-centered and team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, parish database systems, and communication platforms.
• Flexible availability for weekend and occasional evening work according to parish liturgical needs and schedules.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Deacon Gary Schneider

Parish Business Administrator

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

4690 Bald Eagle Avenue

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

• Position Remains Open Until Filled
• Parish Office: 651-429-7771