Director of Music, Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids
posted 06.26.2010
Full-time position to begin immediately in parish of 500 families in downtown Grand Rapids with great history of appreciation for music. Must be practicing Catholic with minimum five years experience in full-time music ministry. Responsible for adult and handbell choirs, children's choir, cantor ministry, funerals and weddings. Serve as principal organist for weekend Masses. Strong piano, organ, choral conducting skills and knowledge of Catholic liturgy required. Other important skills and qualifications: good people skills; music arranging; familiarity with organ and grand piano, Gather Comprehensive. Salary commensurate with experience/skills.
Mail or e-mail résumé to Fr. R. Louis Stasker (stasker@basilicagr.org) by July 31. Basilica of Saint Adalbert, 701 Fourth St NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. Tel. 616.458.3065.
Director of Music Ministries, Adrian Dominican Sisters, Adrian, MI
posted 06.18.2010
Seeking full-time pastoral musician for Motherhouse complex in Adrian. Position assists worship staff to provide Liturgy of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours, Sacraments of Healing, Funeral Vigils, Masses and Burial Rites as well as special prayer services. Candidate must be practicing Roman Catholic with 5 years experience working in a parish or other setting as a musician/accompanist. Qualified candidate will have well developed liturgical/pastoral sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and a degree in music. ADS offers a complete benefit package and a competitive salary. Send letter of interest and resume by July 15 to Louis R. Martin, SPHR, Human Resources.
Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221. Tel. 517.266.3400, Fax 517.266.4104; e-mail: lmartin@adriandominicans.org.
Liturgical Music, Our Lady of Sorrows, Grand Rapids
Position available. Please contact the parish office. Our Lady of Sorrows, 116 Green Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507. Tel. 616.243.0222, Fax 616.243.6612; email: office@ourladyofsorrows-gr.org.
Director of Music Ministries, St. Mary Magdalen Church, Grand Rapids
posted 04.22.2010 | updated 07.19.2010
St. Mary Magdalen is a vibrant parish of 1500 families with a great appreciation for music, located near Grand Rapids, Michigan. We seek a full-time music director to begin work immediately. The director must be a practicing Catholic with at least five years experience in full-time music ministry. The director will be responsible for the adult and handbell choirs, children’s choir, cantor ministry, funerals, weddings and two guitar ensembles. The director will also serve as principal keyboardist for our four weekend Masses. Strong piano, organ, choral conducting skills and a knowledge of Catholic liturgy required. Other important skills and qualifications: experience with suburban, multi-ethnic congregations; good people skills; experience with an eclectic mix of music; music arranging; familiarity with Mohler/Buck 22(+) rank organ, Schimmel 7' grand piano, Gather Comprehensive (First Edition). Salary is negotiable.
Send résumé to Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere, c/o Cathy Darling, St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1213 52nd St SE, Kentwood MI 49508. Phone: (616) 455-9310; email: cathyd@stmmagdalen.org.
Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Pius X Parish, Grandville
posted 04.22.2010
St. Pius X Parish in Grandville seeks a full-time Director of Music and Liturgy who believes that Eucharist and the sacraments are the heart of everything we do as a Catholic Community. We are a relaxed "come as you are" suburban parish in need of a talented professional who knows that celebrating the Lord's Day merits warm hospitality, excellent music, well-trained ministers, fidelity to the sacred rites, and attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture: We were created to love and serve God.
Our parish counts about 1,100 households eager for vibrant sung worship in both contemporary and traditional styles. We have an adult choir, a contemporary ensemble, a funeral choir, a fledgling family choir, and a stable of cantors. We have an uncounted number of musicians awaiting an invitation from a director. We have a Yamaha grand piano and a 2-manual Allen in a spacious, flexible music area. We need someone to help the pastor and parish staff orchestrate all our liturgical ministers to inspire the full, conscious and active participation of the assembly.
You are a practicing Roman Catholic with at least a BA degree in music and experience in liturgy. You are more than proficient at the keyboard. You are motivated, team-oriented, flexible and organized; skilled with MS Office and online music programs. You are a patient, pastoral musician who wants to grow.
Salary: commensurate with experience, with appropriate benefits. Send résumé and cover letter with references to Fr. Chris Rouech, St. Pius X Parish, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418; frchris@spxcatholic.org. Review of applications will commence May 17 and continue until position is filled.
Choir Director, St. Michael Parish, Grand Ledge, MI
posted 04.22.2010
St. Michael Parish is seeking a choir director. Must have keyboard, organ, accompaniment and choral expertise and experience and familiarity with Catholic worship. Collaborative and communication skills required. Responsible for 11:00 a.m. Sunday liturgy, weekly rehearsal, and various special liturgies. Send resumes by May 17th to Rev. James Eisele, 345 Edwards St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 or jameseisele@stmichaelgl.org. Position description available at www.stmichaelgl.org website. For more information call tel. 517.627.8493.