Description

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/hourly

Reports To: Parish Operations Director

Work schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week/Schedule varies. Hours based on mass and special events schedules. Mass schedule: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) and 5 p.m. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m., Monday & Wednesday 6 p.m. (Spanish), Tuesday 6 p.m. (English). Special events (baptisms, Weddings, Convalidations & Quinceaneras) typically take place on Saturdays.

Benefits may include:

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days (vary by location)

• 403b Retirement

• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary:

The Sacristan will minister to all the major liturgies of Holy Trinity Catholic Church – San Antonio. He/she will prepare, maintain, and inventory those objects necessary for each liturgical event as well as facilitate and welcome other ministers participating in the liturgy.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

· Minister of Liturgies: Assists priests and deacons with liturgical celebrations.

· Follows the Sacristan duties guidelines for Masses, Baptisms, Convalidations, Weddings, Quinceaneras and Funerals.

· Arrives prior to celebration to allow for the unlocking of the church and proper set up for the liturgy.

· Works with the Mass Coordinator to ensure all Lay Ministers positions are filled before each Saturday / Sunday Mass.

· Gathers and/or ensures readiness of the appropriate items needed for the upcoming liturgy, including the altar, tabernacle, candles, oils, holy water, etc.

· Ensures that all items from the altar are cleaned and returned to their proper places after each liturgy.

· Performs light cleaning of the church, restrooms and high traffic areas after each liturgical celebration.

· Care for flowers or other seasonal decorations.

· Refill candles as needed.

· Opens and closes the church and other facilities.

Requirements

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

· Fully initiated and practicing Catholic.

· High School diploma required.

· The Sacristan must have the flexibility to work an irregular work schedule. Schedule varies based on time of year, liturgical calendar and events in the Church.

· Maintains confidentiality in all matters.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

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.

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