Musica Sacra
Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy and Music - Yelm, WA
Musica Sacra, Yelm, Washington, United States, 98597
Pastoral Assistant for Liturgy and Music - Yelm, WA
St. Columban Catholic Church in Yelm, Washington is searching for an Organist/Choir director to serve as our PAA for Music and Liturgy. The parish primarily uses antiphonal chants, traditional hymns, and the organ. Located in a small, growing rural community, the parish has two weekend masses: Saturday evening and Sunday morning. This part-time role includes planning and executing all liturgical celebrations, including funerals and weddings. Compensation ranges from $21 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. Interested candidates should contact Jennifer Langham at jennifer@saintcolumbanyelm.org or apply online at
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Certain terms and scope of the job are negotiable. Those interested are encouraged to call and discuss. Secondary Music and Liturgy Responsibilities: Serve as Choir Coordinator and Leader, including recruitment, training, musical selection, rehearsal, and direction. Play the Pipe Organ or, at minimum, piano; be comfortable singing and leading responses. Provide weekly rehearsals for the choir, with flexible additional rehearsals for major celebrations like Christmas and Easter. Use computers/technology to prepare monthly hymn/antiphon lists and provide recordings for practice on the parish website. Serve as Liturgy Coordinator, ensuring all liturgical needs are met, working with the pastor on scheduling Masses for both St. Peter Mission and St. Columban Parish, and providing guidance on readings and Mass order. Collaborate with Liturgical Ministry leaders/volunteers to communicate needs and duties. Maintain volunteer agreements and liability waivers, collaborating with the Safe Environment Coordinator for compliance. Perform other duties as assigned. For more about living in Yelm, visit:
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this link . Note:
Certain terms and scope of the job are negotiable. Those interested are encouraged to call and discuss. Secondary Music and Liturgy Responsibilities: Serve as Choir Coordinator and Leader, including recruitment, training, musical selection, rehearsal, and direction. Play the Pipe Organ or, at minimum, piano; be comfortable singing and leading responses. Provide weekly rehearsals for the choir, with flexible additional rehearsals for major celebrations like Christmas and Easter. Use computers/technology to prepare monthly hymn/antiphon lists and provide recordings for practice on the parish website. Serve as Liturgy Coordinator, ensuring all liturgical needs are met, working with the pastor on scheduling Masses for both St. Peter Mission and St. Columban Parish, and providing guidance on readings and Mass order. Collaborate with Liturgical Ministry leaders/volunteers to communicate needs and duties. Maintain volunteer agreements and liability waivers, collaborating with the Safe Environment Coordinator for compliance. Perform other duties as assigned. For more about living in Yelm, visit:
this video . To participate in discussions on Catholic church music, please sign in or register as a forum member. The forum is a project of the Church Music Association of America.
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