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Pastoral Associate - St. Louis Catholic Church, Pittsford, NY (Full-Time)

Primary Function:

This individual should be a strong collaborator in working with the pastor, staff, and parishioners in implementing the pastoral vision of the parish. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the parish’s goals and objectives, with particular focus on the Pastoral Associate’s areas of responsibility.

Pastoral Responsibilities:

1. Oversees Associate for Parish Life and Communication and Parishioner Relations Associate with Parish Calendar, Pastoral Visits, Communions Services, and collaboration on Parish activities.
2. Field Pastoral calls and emails related to Parish Life, canon law, and Theology questions from Parishioners, directing them to the Pastor when necessary.
3. Assist the Pastor in writing parish communications.
4. Understand the Funeral process to assist the Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music when necessary.

Baptisms and Weddings:

1. Schedule Baptisms, coordinate with new baptism families, update baptismal records, and other tasks associated with Baptisms.
2. Schedule Weddings, coordinate with new wedding couples, assist priests with wedding files, run wedding rehearsal and serve as the wedding coordinator for wedding days. Update Wedding records and assist with other tasks associated with Weddings and Convalidations.
3. Collaborate with the committee in providing Pre-Cana marriage preparation once a year for engaged couples

OCIA:

1. Communicate with all prospective Catholics, answering their questions and connecting them with a Priest or Deacon when needed.
2. Oversee all registrations to the OCIA class and collect all needed documentation.
3. Oversee OCIA class schedule and coordinate all OCIA rites with the clergy.

Other Duties:

1. Collaborate with the Stewardship Committee and associated events
2. Coordinate Adult Faith Formation opportunities in conjunction with other committees
3. Attend all parish ministerial staff meetings
4. Attend other parish and council meetings as requested
5. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as they arise

Other Duties May Also Include/Support

Bulletin:

1. Receive and screen articles for Bulletin.
2. Create a draft for the Weekly Parish Bulletin and send it out to staff on Fridays for review.
3. Produce the final draft of the bulletin and transmit it by 1:00 pm on Tuesdays.
4. Communicate with staff regarding all early transmission dates and create a calendar of who will write the cover article.
5. Twice a year, create a parish Newsletter highlighting all the wonderful activities of the Parish and School.

CASE:

1. Maintain the CASE database.
2. Process paperwork and background checks for all new volunteers.
3. Communicate with ministry leaders when volunteers are out of compliance and need to renew their CASE training.
4. Complete the yearly CASE report for the Diocese.

Qualifications:

1. Applicant should be certified/degree in Pastoral Studies, but preferably have a master’s degree in Theology or Pastoral Ministry. Prior experience in a parish setting preferred. Willingness to further his/her education as required.
2. Active and practicing member of a Roman Catholic Community.
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with persons in institutional and difficult situations.
4. Must possess organizational and management skills and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
5. Successful completion of a background check and Sage and Sacred training.

Pay Range: $35,000 to $45,000 yearly commensurate with experience and education.

If interested, send resume and cover letter to Laurie Martin, Director of Finance & Administration, St. Louis Church, 585-586-5675 laurie.martin@dor.org.