St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church is a vibrant, faith filled church community located in the heart of Greenwell Springs, LA. With over 3,000 parishioners, we are the largest church in the Central area and boast a deep history and tradition dating back to 1889.
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church is seeking to hire a Principal Organist. The role of the organist is essential to enhancing the Liturgy and overall worship. The Organist will work alongside with the Choir Director to coordinate all music for liturgies, prayer services, parish missions, rehearsals and other areas as needed. This position is available on or around July 1, 2024.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be a skilled organist and pianist, able to play both instruments interchangeably.
- Must be knowledgeable of the Catholic liturgy.
- Must be able to get along well with and lead people to achieve desired goals.
- Must be attentive to details and accuracy.
- Must demonstrate initiative and be self-motivating.
- Must be flexible in meeting the needs of the job and able to follow direction.
Major Responsibilities/Duties:
- Works with the Choir Director in coordinating and planning all liturgies.
- The principal parish organist will play for all parish liturgies, including weekend Masses (Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM), Holy Days of Obligation, Christmas and Easter Masses, prayer services and Way of the Cross services during Lent.
- Attends and accompanies the Weekly Chancel Choir Rehearsal on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM during Choir Season (usually the Wednesday after Labor Day until Pentecost Sunday)
- Responsible for securing a replacement organist for weekend liturgies when the principal organist is unable to play.
- Has the first right of refusal for accompanying on the organ/piano all parish funerals and weddings. Weddings will be paid with an additional stipend, separate of the pay for all other activities.
- Attends the monthly Liturgy Committee Meetings.
- Maintains proper copyright expectations.
- Meets with and assists engaged couples in planning wedding liturgies.
- Oversees the proper maintenance of the organ, piano, and any other parish instruments.
Organ:
Opus 2003 Reuter Pipe Organ
10 Ranks, 2 Manuals
Built 1979 – Refurbished 2020
Piano:
Yamaha Baby Grand