Coordinator of Pastoral Care (FT)

Coordinator of Pastoral Care (FT), St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative, Wellesley, MA Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate weekend, late afternoon and evening responsibilities Full-Time Position, benefits eligible Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate weekend, late afternoon and evening responsibilities Reports to: Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative is made up of two thriving parishes, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, with almost 3,000 registered families. Joined together in faith and Christ’s love, the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative seeks to be a place where faith and life come together. The Coordinator of Pastoral Care is a full-time member of the Collaborative Pastoral Staff, working on site at the Collaborative Offices and reporting directly to the Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy. As part of the Pastoral Care Team, the Coordinator of Pastoral Care is part of a dynamic team of ministers who serve the Collaborative community and the entire People of God within the local church of Wellesley. Engaged in the work of pastoral accompaniment and formation, the Coordinator of Pastoral Care reflects the face of Christ in their ministry by empowering those they minister to and with to grow in an understanding of their faith and to live out more fully their Baptismal call to serve. Responsibilities: Pastoral Care Provide pastoral presence at multiple masses throughout the weekend, acting as a pastoral point person to parishioners Actively contribute to Collaborative Pastoral Team, comprised of Pastor, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, Parochial Vicar, and Coordinator of Pastoral Care Recruit lay involvement at both parishes in partnership with Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy Volunteer and Liturgical Life Coordinator Attend Collaborative Pastoral Council meetings as ex officio member (6x/year) Liturgy (all responsibilities shared with Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy) Accompany grieving families in the preparation and celebration of funeral liturgies Coordinate and carry out Holy Week, Christmas, and Easter liturgies with Liturgy Team Facilitate wedding preparation, rehearsals, and ceremonies Assist Family Faith Formation Team with Sacrament liturgies Help to train all Liturgical ministers (Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors) Organize Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministry/Home Visits Adult Faith Enrichment Recruit parishioners to serve on Adult Faith Enrichment Commission in collaboration with Pastor and Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy Facilitate and lead faith enrichment offerings (bible studies, book groups, faith sharing, speakers, evenings of reflection, etc.) Assist in ongoing bereavement ministry (Seasons of Hope) and Collaborative OCIA program Develop Advent/Lenten series in partnership with Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy Coordinate Young Adult Ministry, fostering leadership among Young Adult Planning Team Provide input in Collaborative Family Faith Formation Program, including theological reflection and instruction to adults and families, as part of Collaborative Pastoral Team Collaborative Service Commission Recruit parishioners to serve on Collaborative Service Commission in collaboration with Pastor and Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy Oversee bi-monthly Collaborative Service Commission meetings Support all current service initiatives & engage new service initiatives Other Tasks and Duties Other duties as assigned by the Pastor and Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy Full-Time Position, benefits eligible Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Catholic