General Summary:
The Coordinator of Liturgy/Pastoral Care will provide services to two congregations of women religious: the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa, and the Congregation of the Humility of Mary, Davenport, Iowa. The Coordinator works in conjunction with the leadership of each congregation to ensure the sisters’ pastoral and spiritual needs are met. The Coordinator is responsible for understanding the spirituality of both the Franciscan and Humility of Mary communities and for providing resources to help deepen the sisters’ spirituality.
Principal Liturgical Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and coordinates liturgies for Sundays and major feast days
Coordinates music for liturgies
Coordinates and maintains the chapel environment
Coordinates sacristans
Facilitates community prayer
Provides for a variety of prayer/retreat experiences, including days of reflection
Works with other personnel of each congregation to plan funerals and jubilees
Orders chapel supplies
Observes all copyright procedures and laws
Performs other duties as directed by the leadership
Principal Pastoral Care Duties and Responsibilities:
Communicates with residents on a regular basis and identifies their pastoral care needs
Identifies issues of grief, loneliness, depression, and end-of-life issues of individuals and provides resources needed to address these
Accompanies residents as they move through transitions in their life
Assesses and facilitates opportunities for spiritual enrichment
Works with other appropriate personnel to provide education programs, as needed
Performs other duties as directed by leadership
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Familiarity with the Liturgical Seasons of the Catholic Church
Bachelor’s Degree in a related area or equivalent training or experience
Familiarity with religious life, preferred
Experience in liturgy, pastoral care, spirituality, or related field
Strong communication skills
Ability to be flexible and adapt to decreasing capacities of residents
Ability to work with others
Empathetic listener
Experience working with an aging population, preferred
Ability to play piano/organ, preferred
Basic computer skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Have a valid driver's license
Willingness to travel between the communities
Working Conditions:
Generally normal office hours, however, must be flexible to meet the needs of the congregation. Mixed periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
Accountability:
The Coordinator of Liturgy/Pastoral Care is accountable to the President or designee.
Applications are available at www.clintonfranciscans.com. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at 843 13th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732, or emailed to office@clintonfranciscans.com. Call 563-242-7611 for more information. EOE.
