The Winter Name of God - A Pastoral Musicians Retreat - January 15-16, 2017
Positions available
Director of Music Ministries – Full-time
The parishes of the Monroeville / Penn Hills grouping are seeking a director of music ministries. A Bachelor’s degree in Music; a Master’s degree in music and liturgy and/or additional music certification (CAGO; Sacred Music Certificate) is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Vision
The Director of Music Ministries is a leader who holds specialized credentials in music and has a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. This person is responsible for the effective planning, coordination and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish. He or she is gifted with a vision of how a local church can develop its musical potential.
Responsibilities and Tasks
The Director of Music Ministries’ responsibilities include:
As with all positions that involve contact with children in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, this ministry comes under the Safe Environment Policy of the diocese which requires clearances, i.e. criminal and child abuse history, a Protecting God’s Children attendance certificate, a signed copy of the Code of Pastoral Conduct, Mandated Reporter Training and FBI Clearance.
Catholic Identity and Mission Clause
A signed copy of the Catholic Identity and Mission Clause must be kept on file.
For more information regarding this ministry, please send an email to LAdams@diopitt.org or write to:
The Parishes of Monroeville / Penn Hills
245 Azalea Dr
Monroeville PA. 15146
Attn: Fr Larry Adams
(posted October 4, 2019)
Liturgical Musician and Organist - Part-time
St. Bernard and Our Lady of Grace Parishes (Pittsburgh, PA) are seeking a Part-time Liturgical Musician and Organist.
Past musician directed the parish Handbell Choir program and played two (occasionally three) Masses per weekend, and provided assistance in the parish music office.
This is an ideal position for a student or retiree wanting to work in a large parish music ministry program (eight Masses per weekend, seven choirs in the parish, four music staff, annual concert series, and a semi-professional choir and cantor corps).
Excellent clergy team that is supportive of music as an integral part of the liturgy. Parish has three organs, including a 90/IV Casavant with Walker digital additions, a 11/III Cornell Zimmer with Walker digital additions, and a Viscount digital organ. Duties are flexible and can be determined based upon the candidate’s skills and strengths; however, exceptional organ skills are a must.
Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Chaz Bowers, Director of Music, at cbowers@stbpgh.org (posted September 24, 2019)
Organist and Choir Director - Full-time
The parish grouping of Saint Mary of the Mount and Prince of Peace Parishes is seeking a full-time Organist and Choir Director for the South Side/Mount Washington grouping.
The position is full-time (35-40 hours/week) and will be a collaborative position, working with the Director of Music on matters relevant to liturgy. The Organist and Choir Director will be a vital part of the future of our parish music ministry, and will need to be open-minded and think creatively as we build our combined music department and music ministry that enhances the celebration and prayerfulness of all parish liturgies.
Responsibilities include:
● Playing 3 Masses/weekend
● Playing funerals & weddings as first point of contact (125 funerals annually, 70-80 weddings annually within the parish grouping); the Director of Music will assist with weddings and funerals when the Organist/Choir Director is unavailable.
● Playing additional holy day Masses and prayer services indigenous to the parish grouping’s cultural traditions (Slavic Mass; St. Roch Mass; etc.)
● Leading at least 2 choirs/ensembles, including regular rehearsals
● Assisting with administrative needs (assisting with choir library; managing ordering needs for ministry; if needed, assist with Ministry Scheduler Pro software for scheduling ministers)
● Must be able to sing and play liturgies, if needed
● Must be willing to invite and develop the formation of potential music ministry volunteers
● Must demonstrate knowledge of multiple styles of Church music. In addition, the candidate must be willing to work within all 3 churches in the parish grouping, understanding the musical & cultural needs among them.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Music and additional music certification (CAGO; Sacred Music Certificate) is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits.
To apply, please email a cover letter and current résumé by email to ministry@smomp.org no later than October 10, 2019. (posted September 16, 2019)
Associate of Music Ministry - Part-time
Grouping 101 (All Saints, Etna; St. Bonaventure, Glenshaw; Holy Spirit, Millvale; St. Aloysius, Reserve Twp.) is in need of a part-time associate of music ministry for our four parishes. Responsibilities would include playing two or more Masses and occasional holy days, funerals, and weddings. Candidate may also be asked to assist with choir rehearsal at times. Proficiency in organ and piano playing, singing, and leading congregational singing is required. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Rev. James R. Gretz, D.Min., M.T.S., Administrator, at jgretz@diopitt.org. (posted September 8, 2019)
Director of Music Ministries - Full-time
The Director of Music Ministries (DMM) for the parish grouping of Mary, Mother of the Church (Charleroi), Our Lady of the Valley (Donora), and St. Damien of Molokai Church (Monongahela) is a full-time position that includes benefits and commensurate salary.
Responsibilities:
(posted September 1, 2019)
The parishes of the Monroeville / Penn Hills grouping are seeking a director of music ministries. A Bachelor’s degree in Music; a Master’s degree in music and liturgy and/or additional music certification (CAGO; Sacred Music Certificate) is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Vision
The Director of Music Ministries is a leader who holds specialized credentials in music and has a thorough understanding of Roman Catholic liturgy. This person is responsible for the effective planning, coordination and execution of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish. He or she is gifted with a vision of how a local church can develop its musical potential.
Responsibilities and Tasks
The Director of Music Ministries’ responsibilities include:
- Worship
- Faith Formation
- Pastoral Services
- Administration
- Has demonstrated in previous positions a fidelity to the faith and tradition of the universal Church and shall manifest the intention to adhere in future work to the faith, tradition and discipline of the universal Church, the local diocesan Church and the parish. The candidate shall demonstrate a willingness to pursue continuing education.
- Is knowledgeable of and comfortable with Church music literature in all forms and styles for the congregation, choirs (adult, teen and children), vocalists and instrumentalists. This includes comfort with both traditional and contemporary music.
- Is proficient in liturgical principles.
- Has a thorough understanding of the musical, liturgical and pastoral judgments that must be made in selecting music for liturgy.
- Is proficient in at least one performance area (e.g., keyboard, choral, voice).
- Is attentive to differences in language, images, needs, etc., of various cultures represented in the local community and those of persons with disabilities.
As with all positions that involve contact with children in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, this ministry comes under the Safe Environment Policy of the diocese which requires clearances, i.e. criminal and child abuse history, a Protecting God’s Children attendance certificate, a signed copy of the Code of Pastoral Conduct, Mandated Reporter Training and FBI Clearance.
Catholic Identity and Mission Clause
A signed copy of the Catholic Identity and Mission Clause must be kept on file.
For more information regarding this ministry, please send an email to LAdams@diopitt.org or write to:
The Parishes of Monroeville / Penn Hills
245 Azalea Dr
Monroeville PA. 15146
Attn: Fr Larry Adams
(posted October 4, 2019)
Liturgical Musician and Organist - Part-time
St. Bernard and Our Lady of Grace Parishes (Pittsburgh, PA) are seeking a Part-time Liturgical Musician and Organist.
Past musician directed the parish Handbell Choir program and played two (occasionally three) Masses per weekend, and provided assistance in the parish music office.
This is an ideal position for a student or retiree wanting to work in a large parish music ministry program (eight Masses per weekend, seven choirs in the parish, four music staff, annual concert series, and a semi-professional choir and cantor corps).
Excellent clergy team that is supportive of music as an integral part of the liturgy. Parish has three organs, including a 90/IV Casavant with Walker digital additions, a 11/III Cornell Zimmer with Walker digital additions, and a Viscount digital organ. Duties are flexible and can be determined based upon the candidate’s skills and strengths; however, exceptional organ skills are a must.
Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Chaz Bowers, Director of Music, at cbowers@stbpgh.org (posted September 24, 2019)
Organist and Choir Director - Full-time
The parish grouping of Saint Mary of the Mount and Prince of Peace Parishes is seeking a full-time Organist and Choir Director for the South Side/Mount Washington grouping.
The position is full-time (35-40 hours/week) and will be a collaborative position, working with the Director of Music on matters relevant to liturgy. The Organist and Choir Director will be a vital part of the future of our parish music ministry, and will need to be open-minded and think creatively as we build our combined music department and music ministry that enhances the celebration and prayerfulness of all parish liturgies.
Responsibilities include:
● Playing 3 Masses/weekend
● Playing funerals & weddings as first point of contact (125 funerals annually, 70-80 weddings annually within the parish grouping); the Director of Music will assist with weddings and funerals when the Organist/Choir Director is unavailable.
● Playing additional holy day Masses and prayer services indigenous to the parish grouping’s cultural traditions (Slavic Mass; St. Roch Mass; etc.)
● Leading at least 2 choirs/ensembles, including regular rehearsals
● Assisting with administrative needs (assisting with choir library; managing ordering needs for ministry; if needed, assist with Ministry Scheduler Pro software for scheduling ministers)
● Must be able to sing and play liturgies, if needed
● Must be willing to invite and develop the formation of potential music ministry volunteers
● Must demonstrate knowledge of multiple styles of Church music. In addition, the candidate must be willing to work within all 3 churches in the parish grouping, understanding the musical & cultural needs among them.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Music and additional music certification (CAGO; Sacred Music Certificate) is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits.
To apply, please email a cover letter and current résumé by email to ministry@smomp.org no later than October 10, 2019. (posted September 16, 2019)
Associate of Music Ministry - Part-time
Grouping 101 (All Saints, Etna; St. Bonaventure, Glenshaw; Holy Spirit, Millvale; St. Aloysius, Reserve Twp.) is in need of a part-time associate of music ministry for our four parishes. Responsibilities would include playing two or more Masses and occasional holy days, funerals, and weddings. Candidate may also be asked to assist with choir rehearsal at times. Proficiency in organ and piano playing, singing, and leading congregational singing is required. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Rev. James R. Gretz, D.Min., M.T.S., Administrator, at jgretz@diopitt.org. (posted September 8, 2019)
Director of Music Ministries - Full-time
The Director of Music Ministries (DMM) for the parish grouping of Mary, Mother of the Church (Charleroi), Our Lady of the Valley (Donora), and St. Damien of Molokai Church (Monongahela) is a full-time position that includes benefits and commensurate salary.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, coordinating, and executing music for Saturday evening and Sunday Masses (6 total masses, but playing for 1-4 each weekend), the Easter Triduum, holy days of obligation, sacramental celebration, and any other special celebrations particular to this Parish.
- Coordinate and rehearse music with the combined parish choir for 2-3 Sunday liturgies per month.
- Coordinate, communicate, and rehearse music with parish cantors and instrumentalists.
- Plan and provide music for weddings and funerals.
- Prepare worship aids for weekend masses, holy days, and special liturgies.
- The DMM must be proficient in organ and piano, voice, choral, and vocal direction.
- The DMM must be in full compliance with the Safe Environment Policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
(posted September 1, 2019)
