Director of Liturgy/Pastoral Ministries at Blessed Sacrament Church-San Antonio – San Antonio, Texas

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Schedule: 40+ hours per week (Flexible Hours)

Reports to: Pastor

*Full-Time Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

*Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary

The Director of Liturgy/Pastoral Ministries is an integral member of the parish staff. Assisting the pastor with implementing ideas, projects, and events to nurture the spiritual growth of the parish community. This position is comprehensive, encompassing all aspects of parish life, with designated responsibilities assigned by the pastor.

Responsibilities

Coordination and Administration

• Work directly with the Pastor to implement his plans and direction for the parish.
• Serve as a member of the Parish Staff
• Participate and provide suggestions in important decisions regarding overall parish spiritual growth, pastoral issues, direction, and activities of the parish
• Develop and foster leadership among parish volunteers and ministries
• Contribute to the following as necessary: parish bulletin, newsletters, bulletin inserts, flyers, website, and social media
• Represent the parish/ pastor at various activities and functions, archdiocesan, deanery, ecumenical, and ministry/organization meetings
• Supervise Coordinator of Religious Education and Administrative assistant for the parish
• Create the TEAMUP upcoming Calendar for pastoral ministries events and activities

Liturgical duties

• Coordinate with the Pastor for major parish liturgical celebrations and with other parish staff in the preparation of parish sacramental celebrations and rites
• Complete all liturgy planners for the Archdiocese when needed
• Assist with creating the Scoop Sheet for Sunday Masses (English/ Spanish) and special liturgies
• Prepare Prayers of the Faithful for Weekday and Weekend masses
• Coordinate Church environment for liturgical seasons
• Church Environment
• Make sure Altar, Tabernacle, Gospel, and Lector stand cloths are coordinated with the liturgical season
• Coordinate with the Altar society to assist with decorating for all Major seasons
• Order/reorder worship aids
• Keep music license up to date (CCIL, One license)

Director of Liturgical Ministries

• Coordinate/communicate with Liturgical Ministry Coordinators
• Inform Ministry Coordinators of upcoming liturgies (Dates, times, number of ministers needed)
• Updates Liturgical Ministry Coordinators on any New Procedures and Continuous Education
• Coordinate training/ commissioning / VIRTUS Compliant
• Facilitate monthly Ministry Coordinators meetings
• Order items needed for all liturgical ministries
• Coordinate the Ministry Fair twice a year
• Assist with resolving any issues, conflicts, or concerns with all Liturgical ministries

Weddings/ Marriage preparation

Meet with engaged couples to start and complete the Marriage Packet

• Meet with the Couple
• Complete Inventory/Questionnaire
• Collect Mandatory Documents
• Write a permission letter if needed
• Coordinate the marriage prep 6-week Series with the marriage prep coordinators

Assist with the marriage Liturgy planning

• Select the readings
• Confirm the clergy
• Inform the wedding coordinator
• Confirm the sacristan
• Confirm the musician
• Collect all stipends and fees

Coordinate Quinceañeras Liturgy

• Select the readings and clergy for the mass
• Work with CRE and Family

Coordinate Baptism Liturgy

• Select readings and clergy for the mass
• Collect documents
• Coordinate baptism classes with the deacon, English/ Spanish
• Schedule Baptism (Date, Time & Clergy)

Coordinate Funerals

• Meet with families to plan the funeral liturgy
• Work with the funeral home
• Collect stipends
• Confirm dates and time
• Confirm clergy
• Confirm the location of Rosary, Funeral, and Burial
• Coordinate with the music director for music
• Help families select gift bearers, placing of pall, readers
• Be present at funerals to help coordinate the funeral Mass.
• Direct family members, readers, gift bearers, placing of pall, ECT
• Collect all fees and stipends
• Livestream mass (Optional)

Coordinate the rental of the Banquet Hall for the funeral reception with the family

• Assist with the caterers,
• Coordinate with the family to decorate the hall,
• Assist with the setting up of the slide show on Blessed Sacrament’s TV (optional)

Director of Pastoral Ministries

· Coordinate/ communicate with Pastoral ministry Coordinators

• Inform ministry Coordinators of upcoming activities and events.
• Facilitate monthly Ministry Coordinators meetings
• Order items needed for all Pastoral ministries
• Coordinate the Ministry Fair twice a year
• Virtus compliance with officers and Facilitators of pastoral ministries.
• Coordinate the calendar with meetings, events, and activities for pastoral ministries
• Attend monthly Ministry/Organization meetings
• Assist with resolving any issues, conflicts, or concerns with all Liturgical ministries

Facility Duties

· Assist with Locking up facilities

· Assist with setting up Tech/Electronics for events, Liturgical

· All other duties assigned by the Pastor

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Religious Education, Theology, Religious Studies, or a related field required
• Demonstrated experience in liturgical ministry and church-related functions
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, actively participating in parish life
• Familiarity with Catholic liturgical norms, sacramental practices, and parish ministry operations

Professional Competencies

• Strong understanding of group dynamics with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across diverse populations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage effectively with staff, parishioners, and the public
• Proven ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, and lay leadership in a pastoral setting

• Commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to children, youth, and adults from varied backgrounds
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with flexibility to support parish needs
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage budgets and steward resources responsibly
• Effective presentation skills; able to communicate information clearly and respond to questions appropriately
• Ability to read, analyze, and prepare reports, correspondence, and procedural documents
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply written and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities, schedules, and parish needs
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.