Sacristan

Job Description

St. Ephrem Roman Catholic Church

Job Description for: Sacristan

Description
The Sacristan is responsible for overseeing the worship services, Weekday and/or Weekends Masses, Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings and other liturgical events.

Duties
• Opens and closes the Church, lighting, air conditioning/heating, etc.
• Prepares the Sacred Vessels and lines for the celebration of the Masses
• Sets up for and assist at Adoration, Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Holy Hours, Confessions, and other liturgical events.
• Assist the Liturgical Ministers (Lector, EMHC, Altar Servers, Ushers, Etc.).
• Assist the priest with any needs
• Check liturgical supplies and reports and concerns
• Checks Church, Sacristy, for cleanliness

Qualifications
• Practicing Catholic who is fully initiated in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Well organized, responsible and conscientious
• Serious about the importance of the Sacred Liturgy; some knowledge of liturgical theology is helpful
• Willing to work weekdays, some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to open and close the church before and after Masses, sometimes night times or early mornings
• Able to undertake moderate lifting and carrying
• Works well with volunteers and clergy

Additional Information

Part-time: approximately 15 hours per week or more
Benefits as per diocesan policy

Application

Please include a cover letter, resume, and at least three references

Please submit all electronic form only to:
searchcommittee@stephremparish-brooklyn.org

About the Employer

We, the parish family of St. Ephrem, baptized into the life of Jesus Christ and nourished by the Word and the Eucharist, strive, to be a welcoming and responsive Roman Catholic faith community. Together we are committed to put our faith into action by: Responding to the spiritual and physical needs of the community, including the young and those seeking to re-kindle their relationship with God. Reaching out to all without distinction. Passing on our faith and traditions through teaching by word and example. Connecting to where people are on their faith journey. Actively participating in the worship, sacrament and devotional life of the church.