Pastoral Care Associate

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Respond to pastoral needs of a wide demographic of parishioners and families of St. John’s, especially the ill, the dying, the bereaved and the aged. Develop and manage pastoral ministry programs and events in accordance with the parish mission.

PASTORAL CARE:

• Organize and provide pastoral care for the homebound/sick of the parish, those in need of care and spiritual care referrals.
• Schedule monthly Mass at Mayfield/Garden Terrace with the Pastor.
• Develop and implement programs that foster spiritual growth and holistic wellness in conjunction with other staff.
• Facilitate pastoral care and make regular pastoral visits for parishioners who are homebound, hospitalized, or who reside in care facilities or senior housing.
• Provide continued formation to EMHC’s to the Sick and Homebound group.
• Recruit, train and supervise pastoral ministry volunteers: Homebound and Hospital Care, Care Center Ministry; Prayer Line; Prayer Shawl
• Make regular and emergency pastoral care visits.
• Respond to pastoral emergency calls in conjunction with Pastor.
• Connect and train parishioners who can visit as an EMHC to all Catholics hospitalized at St. John’s Hospital with the Hospital’s spiritual care office.
• Recruit, train and coordinate visits of Extraordinary Ministers
• Ensure all volunteers are E3 compliant.
• Coordinate with Pastor spiritual care for residents of health care or senior care facilities within our parish boundaries including Communion services, Mass in the facility, Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation, as needed.
• Work with Pastor and Dir of Music to schedule Memorial and Anointing Mass.
• Write a regular pastoral ministry column for the Sunday church bulletin.
• Maintain parish prayer list for Prayers of the Faithful at weekend Mass.
• Maintain pastoral records of visits to sick and homebound or other parishioners.

OUTREACH MINISTRY:

• Support outreach ministries of the parish.
• Connect parishioners and people-in-need to community and county resources.
• Liaison to Christian Service Committee, Culture of Life Committee, St. Anne CCW, and Prayer Shawl Ministry.
• Promote 40 Days for Life campaign.
• Support and maintain semi-monthly food collection.
• Facilitate second collection grant process with Pastor to determine distribution.
• Coordinate and manage annual Giving Tree.

FUNERAL MINISTRY:

• Coordinate funeral planning with pastor and serve as liaison to bereaved families.
• Schedule with the pastor and funeral home or family the visitation, funeral Mass, funeral lunch, and burial.
• Parish contact at funeral to ensure visitation and church are ready, readings, and prayers of the faithful are prepared.
• Act as Sacristan (and EMHC as need) for the funeral Mass.
• Provide supervision and training for altar servers and luncheon volunteers.
• Maintain stock of lower church kitchen and upper church supplies for luncheons and other events.

OTHER:

• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Coordinate Hospitality Sundays with staff and hosting groups.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Operate within department budget with assistance from business administrator.

Bachler’s degree or master’s degree in Pastoral Studies, Theology, or related field

3-5 years experience in Pastoral Ministry or a relevant field

Possess valid driver’s license, required

A commitment to the mission of St. John the Evangelist Church

Pass Archdiocesan background check and complete VIRTUS

Able to operate a computer, printer, software programs and office equipment

Enthusiastic leader with a positive attitude

 This is a full-time position

Please submit cover letter, resume and three reference letters by October 30, 2026 to Fr. Balluff  - Pastor@sjolc.org