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The Music Director/Minister is responsible to attend monthly meetings and participate as an active member of the Prayer and Worship Ministry. She/he should also accompany and direct music for all Community liturgies. This includes our weekly 10:30am Sunday celebrations, Triduum services, Holy days of obligation, Reconciliation services and all funerals. She/he is also to prepare and conduct weekly Sunday morning choir rehearsals before Mass, as well as weeknight rehearsals as needed, particularly in preparation for Advent, Christmas, Triduum and Easter.
 
Interested persons should send a resume and cover letter to slfc.pa01@gmail.com. This position is open until filled.

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (Trenton, OH) is seeking a part time Director of Music Ministry to serve our parish of 200 families. The Director of Music Ministry plans & leads music for 3 weekend liturgies, all holy day liturgies, and special liturgies as needed (including All Souls evening prayer & First Communion). When requested will provide music for funerals and weddings for additional compensation. The Director of Music Ministry will hold choir rehearsal outside of Mass times and conduct the choir during weekend liturgies and on holy days. Will attend staff meetings for liturgical planning. Will be responsible for scheduling maintenance of sound equipment and music equipment when needed. Successful candidates will be proficient in organ/keyboard & have strong vocal skills. Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong liturgical knowledge as evidenced by experience in liturgical music ministry and/or formal training credentials. Must have the ability to lead the congregation in praise through music and direct & recruit volunteer musicians (choir, cantors & other musicians). Will be familiar with the operation of professional sound equipment. Must pass a background, reference and criminal check & be VIRTUS trained or successfully complete VIRTUS training prior to employment. Please submit resume and cover letter to Fr. Paul Gebhardt, fpghnls@gmail.com or mail to Holy Name of Jesus, 222 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, OH  45067

Church of the Ascension in Kettering, OH is seeking an actively practicing Roman Catholic candidate for the full-time position of Parish Office Secretary.  The responsibilities of this position will include management of the parish calendar and database, sacramental record keeping, tracking of Mass offerings, recording of donations, telephones and some bookkeeping duties.  Requirements include strong organizational skills and attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software, and comfort with a small office environment.  Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume including references to Ann Gross at agross@ascensionkettering.org.

The parish invites qualified individuals to apply for a position to direct Adult Faith Formation; oversee Community Outreach Programs; and to assist a parish of 2500+ members in its evangelization efforts as it celebrates Jubilee Years.
 
Primary responsibilities include driving and engaging adults in the parish and community in the mission of evangelization; using creative talents to formulate ideas for parish retreats and missions, utilizing local and national Catholic leadership and speakers; promoting positive and deepened experiences for adult faith formation assisting current groups and generating new ones to meet the demands of the new evangelization; supervising and actively supporting current programs including but not limited to RCIA, Bible Studies, Retreats, and Sports Discipleship; supervising (without direct management of) parish outreach groups, including the St. Vincent de Paul Society; Parish Health Ministry; Bereavement; Correctional Ministries, etc.; enhancing the vibrancy of the parish through evangelization and spiritual renewal as it celebrates significant anniversaries.
 
For a more detailed job description, please visit the following link: List of Duties Link
 
Candidates must be actively practicing Catholics, possessing a passion for adult faith formation, an ability to collaborate and engage in teamwork, and effective communication skills (writing, public speaking, and social media), as well as a degree, preferably in theology, pastoral ministry, or religious education. Compensation is commensurate with experience and educational background. Interested individuals should send a résumé with a cover letter and at least three references to Father Earl Fernandes efernandes@sainti.org, St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 5222 N. Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247; or fax to (513) 389-3241.