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St. Maria Goretti Parish seeks a Director of Music and Worship to lead the parish in vibrant, reverent, and mission-centered liturgy that reveals the presence of Christ and draws the community into full, conscious, and active participation. This role is responsible for planning and executing music and worship for weekend Masses, holy days, and major liturgies, ensuring fidelity to the Church’s liturgical norms while integrating music seamlessly with preaching, seasons, and the broader pastoral vision. The Director serves not simply as a musician, but as a liturgical leader who understands the Mass as prayer, proclamation, and encounter, and who forms others to serve within that vision.
The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with strong musical and liturgical formation, capable of recruiting, training, and accompanying music ministers while fostering a culture of reverence, preparation, and service. With sensitivity to the Black Catholic tradition and the life of the parish, the Director will select music that is theologically sound, culturally authentic, and accessible to the assembly. This role collaborates closely with the Pastor and parish leadership to ensure that music and worship are fully aligned with the mission of the parish and the life of its people. Interested candidates should submit resumes and letters of interest to Mr. Keith Ealy at kealy@arch-no.org.