Positions Available as of March 6, 2010

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California

Principal Organist:  Santa Sophia Catholic Church, 9800 San Juan St., Spring Valley, CA.  E-mail: kmcgoff@santasophia.org; website: www.santasophia.org.  Part-time.  Seeks principal organist to accompany adult choir, children’s choir and services with soloist.  Piano skills desired.  Weekly rehearsals plus Sunday masses.  Weddings and funerals enhance earning potential.  Allen 5300, two-manual with recently upgraded speaker system including antiphonal placement; 7 ft. Kawaii and 6 ft. Baldwin.  Master’s or equivalent in organ, strong sight-reader and improviser, willing to work at the discretion of the music director and occasionally substitute for the choir master.  Compensation is negotiable.  Send cover letter, résumé and references by e-mail only.  Job description on website.  HLP-7413. (Posted 03/06/10)

Director of Music Ministries.  St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette CA 94549.  Phone: (925) 283-0272, ext 202; e-mail: jkasper@stperpetua.org; website: www.stperpetua.org.  1000+ parish seeks Director of Music Ministries, opening May 2010.  Candidate should have both organ and piano proficiency (Rodgers Trillium 967 and Yamaha grand piano), combining contemporary and traditional Catholic liturgical music.  Responsibilities include: accompanying weekend liturgies, funerals, weddings; directing/training cantors, choir and children¹s choir, working in collaboration with the liturgy committee, as a member of the pastoral staff, to plan and carry out the liturgical life of the parish.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, according to the guidelines of the Diocese of Oakland.  Contact: Fr. John Kasper, OSFS.  HLP-7408. (Posted 02/26/10)

Music Director.  St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Simi Valley, CA.  E-mail: musicjob@strosesv.com.  Responsible for coordinating music, participating in liturgies, directing traditional and children’s choirs, and teaching music at parish school.  Director will develop a vibrant sacred music program, recruit for music ministry, and develop musical talents of its members.  Requirements: B.A. in music (or equivalent experience); Catholic liturgical formation; strong vocal, conducting, and keyboard skills (piano and organ); 3-5 years music ministry experience; practicing Catholic committed to the Catholic faith and her moral teachings.  Salary and benefits commensurate with education/experience.  Submit résumé by e-mail.  HLP-7400. (Posted 02/05/10)

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Florida

Director of Music Ministry.  Our Lady of the Rosary, P.O. Box 1229, Land O’Lakes, FL 34639.  Fax: (813) 948-1981; e-mail: fatherron@ladyrosary.org.  Youthful, dynamic & growing parish of 2,800 families, suburban community north of Tampa, seeks full time director of music ministry.  Must be knowledgeable of Catholic Liturgy, proficient on keyboard, piano & possess good vocal skills.  Responsibilities include direction, leadership and planning of all liturgies, directing traditional and contemporary choirs, and cantors.  Excellent benefits.  Salary commensurate with education & experience.  Mail or fax résumé & references to Fr. Ron Aubin.  HLP-7409. (Posted 02/26/10)

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Illinois

Director of Music.  St. James the Apostle Church, 480 S. Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.  Fax: (630) 469-7590; e-mail: stjamestheapostle@wideopenwest.com.  DuPage County Roman Catholic parish seeks an energetic, faith-filled individual with an in-depth knowledge of contemporary and traditional Christian liturgical music.  Responsible for enhancing the assembly’s singing ministry in worship.  Organ/piano/keyboard skills necessary.  Position responsibilities include: adult, youth and high school teen choirs; as well as school, religious education, funeral and wedding liturgies.  Must be a collaborative individual, able to work with people of various ages and musical abilities.  Salary commensurate with education and experience.  Résumés may be submitted to Music Search Committee.  HLP-7402. (Posted 02/18/10)

Director of Music.  Saint Clement Roman Catholic Church, 642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, IL 60614.  Phone: (773) 281-0371; website: www.stclementchurch.org/musicsearch.  Saint Clement is a vibrant, engaged and inclusive parish in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, which is recognized remarkable music and liturgy.  The Director of Music Ministry will serve as a member of our pastoral team and promote an inspiring music ministry.  The director will possess superb and demonstrated choral skills and will continue the renowned excellence of our choirs.  The Director will be an excellent organist, capable of inspiring the parish community through service playing, repertoire and improvisation.  Visit the website for a detailed job description, requirements and specific application instructions.  HLP-7396. (Posted 01/22/10)

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Maryland

Organist.  The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, e-mail: krichards@doc.org.  Seeking a skilled, part-time organist with piano skills to play at the Sunday Liturgy on a three-manual Moeller pipe organ. Other responsibilities: assist in music selection; play preludes and postludes; rehearse with experienced cantor; occasionally teach congregation new hymns; oversee the scheduled maintenance of organs and pianos.  Salary commensurate with AGO guidelines.  Please send résumé to Kerri Richards, Director of Human Resources.  HLP-7398. (Posted 02/01/10)

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Michigan

Director of Liturgy and Music.  Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3109 Swede Avenue, Midland, MI 48642.  Phone: (989) 835-6777; fax (989) 835-2451; e-mail: richm@blessed-midland.org; website: www.blessed-midland.org.  A parish of 1,800+ families desires a Director of Liturgy and Music for coordinating and implementing all liturgical experiences of our parish. Responsibilities include:  Working collaboratively with staff on liturgies throughout the year; Serve as organist/accompanist, for weekend, funerals, weddings & school liturgies; Assist engaged couples and grieving families in planning music for liturgies.  Requirements:  Practicing Catholic, Degree in music (or equivalent experience), Catholic liturgical formation, strong vocal, conducting & keyboard skills (piano & organ), 3-5 years music ministry experience in parish setting.  E-mail résumés to Rich Meyette.  Deadline:  May 1, 2010.  Starting date: August 1, 2010.  HLP-7411. (Posted 02/26/10)

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Minnesota

Director of Liturgy and/or Music.  The Church of the Assumption.  Phone: (651) 224-7536; e-mail: jmalecha@assumptionsp.org.  An historic downtown parish in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and home to nearly 2,000 families, is seeking a Director of Liturgy and/or Music. The ideal candidate is a Catholic person with knowledge of Catholic liturgy and the role of music within the liturgy. The music director must have organ and choral expertise. For further information call or e-mail Julie Malecha, Parish Administrator.  HLP-7393. (Posted 01/16/10)

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Missouri

Music Director.  St. John LaLande Parish, 805 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015.  Phone: (816) 229-3378; fax (816) 229-1362; e-mail: mverstraete@stjohnlalande.com; website: www.stjohnlalande.com.  Position open immediately.  Essential responsibilities: establish music liturgy for weekend, Holy Day, special liturgy, funeral and wedding Masses; direct and accompany on piano/organ cantors and choirs (vocal, bell, etc.) during these Masses; coordinate musician rehearsals; cultivate music ministry within the parish.  Required: strong organ and piano skills; excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; strong knowledge of Catholic liturgy and liturgical music.  Desired: experience leading volunteer musicians. Salary commensurate with experience.  Submit cover letter, résumé, and references via e-mail.  HLP-7397. (Posted 02/01/10)

Director of Liturgy and Worship, St. Charles Borromeo Parish and School, 900 NE Shady Lane Drive, Kansas City, MO 64118.  Phone: (816) 436-0880; fax (816) 436-0103; website: www.stcharleskc.com.  A faith community of 1,600+ families desires a team building, baptismal call inviter as Director of Liturgy and Worship (DLW) for overall responsibility of coordinating and implementing the liturgical experiences of our parish and school.  Our DLW will invite, train and facilitate/supervise the roles of the various liturgical ministries: lector, Extraordinary and hospitality ministers, environment, sacristans, servers and provide for scheduling of these ministers.  Our DLW extends leadership and direction to all church choirs, cantors and instrumentalists.  Our DLW assists engaged couples in planning the marriage liturgy and grieving families for funeral liturgies.  Keyboardists preferred; start date negotiable.  HLP-7394. (Posted 01/16/10)

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New Jersey

Coordinator of Liturgical Ministries and Director of Music. New Roman Catholic Parish—Saint Brendan the Navigator (resulting from the merger of Maris Stella Parish of Avalon and Saint Paul Parish of Stone Harbor), 5012 Dune Drive, Avalon NJ 08202.  Phone: (609) 967-3746; e-mail: liturgy@parishmerger.com; website: www.ParishMerger.com.  Full-time.  Beach towns at the Jersey Shore.  Small year-round populations grow larger in warm weather with resort-homeowners - swell in summer with visitors and tourists - necessitating five seasonal changes in weekend mass schedule.  Comprehensive knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy required.  Responsibilities include liturgy and event planning plus recruitment, formation, and coordination of all liturgical ministries to merge and rotate between two year-round worship sites.  Manage music ministry, oversee and schedule cantors and instrumentalists, lead small adult choir.  Newer Allen organ/pipe organ.  OCP’s Heritage Missal.  Salary negotiable.  E-mail message of interest and résumé to Msgr. John Frey.  HLP-7404. (Posted 02/26/10)

Music & Worship Director.  St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 200 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446.  Phone: (201) 327-0976; fax: (201) 327-6197; e-mail: jbecker@stpaulparishlife.org; website: www.stpaulparishlife.org.  Full-time Music & Worship Director, open July 1, 2010.  B.A. and/or extensive professional experience in music ministry, organ/piano/vocal skills, Roman Catholic liturgy, evidence of success in having served a parish community. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit c.v. with references, three current letters of recommendation and cover letter discussing qualifications by mail to Rev. Msgr. Lawrence W. Cull, Pastor, or e-mail to above address.  Selected applicants will interview with Pastor and Search Committee.  Finalists will plan four liturgies, conduct one choir rehearsal and play for one weekend (paid). Deadline: June 1, 2010, or until filled.  HLP-7401. (Posted 02/18/10)

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New Mexico

Music Director.  Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Phone: (505) 771-8331; e-mail: gretchenincarn@qwestoffice.net.  Roman Catholic Parish is seeking a person to develop and grow the music ministry in a small, growing parish.   Primary musical focus is on sacred music, Latin and chant.  Qualifications include: must be a practicing Catholic, academic background in music, experience building and developing music ministries.  Contact Business Manager.  HLP-7405. (Posted 02/26/10)

Accompanist.  Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Phone: (505) 771-8331; e-mail: gretchenincarn@qwestoffice.net.  Roman Catholic Parish seeking organ accompanist for rehearsals and liturgies (week-end Masses and other liturgies).  Must be practicing Catholic, experienced in piano and organ (organ – 2 or more manuals with pedal board), and sacred music.  Contact Business Manager.  HLP-7406. (Posted 02/26/10)

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New York

Director of Music. Christ the King Church, Yonkers, New York 10701.  E-mail: tmf151@aol.com.  1,000+ family parish seeks music minister for immediate opening who can balance contemporary and traditional Catholic liturgical music.  Responsibilities include weekend and holy day liturgies, funerals and weddings, directing adult and contemporary choirs, scheduling cantors and musicians for special occasions.  3–manual Pipe Organ in good condition.  Candidate should be proficient with organ skills both in repertoire and hymn playing, and a strong knowledge of Catholic faith and liturgy.  Will work collaboratively with pastor, priests, principal in the arrangements of the liturgies throughout the year.  Compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.  E-mail résumé to Thomas M. Fierro, search committee head.  HLP-7399. (Posted 02/05/10)

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Pennsylvania

Director of Music Ministry.  Saint Joan of Arc Church, 359 W Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033.  E-mail: sjaoffice@gmail.com.  Seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministry to provide direction to all Church choral groups and to play the organ for all liturgical ceremonies.  Must be an accomplished organist with proficiency on piano/keyboard.  Individual must have a BA in Music with an emphasis in Church music or comparable experience with a certificate in Lay Ministry.  5 or more years of experience preferred.  Must be a Catholic in good standing, and have a working knowledge of Catholic liturgy.  $35,000 with full-time benefits included.  Please submit résumé no later than March 22, 2010, to Mrs. Kathryn Ryan.  HLP-7407. (Posted 02/26/10)

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South Carolina

Director of Music.  E-mail: CC22010@yahoo.com.  Large Catholic Church on the coast in South Carolina.  Must be Catholic with knowledge of Catholic liturgy and the role of music within the liturgy.  Needs to be a skilled organist and choir director.  Responsible for coordinating music and directing traditional and children's choirs.   Must participate in weekend and holy day liturgies, funerals and weddings.  Director will conduct choir rehearsals and continue to develop and recruit for music program.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Send résumé by e-mail.  HLP-7403. (Posted 02/18/10)

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Texas

Director of Music.  Emmaus Catholic Parish, 1718 Lohman’s Crossing, Lakeway, TX 78734.  Fax: (512) 261-8200; e-mail: liturgy@emmauslakeway.com.  Roman Catholic parish seeks energetic, faith-filled individual with an in-depth knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy as well as contemporary and traditional Christian liturgical music.  Responsible for enhancing the assembly’s singing ministry in worship and overall parish music ministry.  Organ/piano/keyboard skills necessary.  Available parish instruments are an Allen MDS-51, Yamaha grand piano and Kurzweil PC88 synthesizer. Position responsibilities include: adult, youth and high school choirs and religious education, funeral and wedding liturgies.  Must be a collaborative individual, able to work with people of various ages and musical abilities.  Salary commensurate with education and experience.  Submit résumés to Music Search Committee.  HLP-7412. (Posted 03/06/10)

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For Sale

Large Allen digital organ
Large Allen digital organ for immediate sale.  Model adc 6800 three manual, 80 stop instrument (built 1986).  Beautiful draw knob console.  Includes eight finished (walnut) speaker cabinets.  Movable console platform.  Pristine condition currently in Pennsylvania home of former Allen Organ Company world headquarters employee.  Can be voiced to serve small chapel to large church.  Digital card reader library included for extra stops.  Transposer and two levels of memory.  Allen Organ Company quality and lifetime parts availability guarantee.  Asking $35K (new models of comparable size would be $120K).Contact owner directly at (610) 533-8623.  HLP-7414. (Posted 03/06/10)

People’s Mass Books
350-400 pew copies of the 2003 People’s Mass Book that have NEVER BEEN USED and are in pristine condition.  Also available are 8-10 pristine choral editions of that same hymnal.  Please contact Michelle Rego Reatini at mregoreatini@msn.com to make an offer.  HLP-7410. (Posted 02/26/10 – 05/26/10)

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