Weekday Sacristan

Job Description

Weekday Sacristan (Part-time)

Saint John Vianney Parish - Gladwyne, PA
Saint John Vianney Parish is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Weekday Sacristan to support the daily liturgical life of the parish. This role is operationally critical-if this person is weak, the liturgy suffers immediately.

Schedule
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (approx. 15 hours/week)
Flexibility required for funerals and special liturgies

Position Overview
The sacristan ensures that all weekday liturgies are prepared with precision, reverence, and consistency. This role also supports the care, organization, and security of the church and sacristy spaces.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and set up for daily Mass, funerals, and weekday liturgies
• Assist during liturgical celebrations as needed
• Open and close the church daily
• Maintain sacristies, vessels, vestments, and liturgical books
• Ensure cleanliness and order of liturgical spaces
• Monitor inventory (hosts, wine, candles, incense, etc.)
• Provide a welcoming and attentive presence in the church
• Support general facility care and security
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Practicing Roman Catholic with understanding of liturgical norms
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn liturgical procedures and terminology
• Professional demeanor aligned with Catholic values

Education
• High School Diploma required; college preferred

Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and navigate stairs

Additional Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Background check and Safe Environment clearances required

Compensation:
Hourly rate commensurate with experience

Apply
Submit resume to: resume@sjvgladwyne.com

About the Employer

Welcome to Saint John Vianney Parish, Gladwyne, PA, a Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! We are happy that you are with us! As a Catholic parish, we strive each day to grow in holiness by the faithful celebration of the Sacraments, meditation on the Sacred Word of God, and putting our faith in Jesus Christ into practice through acts of service. Wherever you are from or whatever you struggle with, there is a place for you here. Welcome home!