1906 - THE CHURCH
OF ST. PHILIP - 2006
2507 Bryant
Avenue North
Minneapolis,
MN 55411
Celebrating 100 years on the
north side –
praying for peace,
working for justice.
FULL
TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
MINISTRY
OF MUSIC / MINISTRY OF EVANGELIZATION
The Church
of St. Philip is located in North Minneapolis, an ethnically diverse,
predominantly African American neighborhood. Poverty and its associated
elements are part of the fabric of this area: families in crisis, gang
activity, and drugs. North Minneapolis ranks among the highest in the
nation in several categories: the density of children under the age of 15, teen
pregnancy, and HIV infection.
Yet
there is a dedicated core of parishioners who love the parish and are committed
to staying. Despite the statistics and news reports, we feel safe
here. Through numerous children’s programs, adult programs, and social
outreach, St. Philip is a 7-day-a-week church engaged with the
neighborhood. Many residents of the area, some of whom belong to no
church, refer to St. Philip as “my church.”
Six days out of seven, St. Philip appears to be a busy, vibrant
Black church. But on Sunday mornings, the congregation looks more like
the White population it served in earlier times.
We want to make the Church of St. Philip a place
where our friends and family from the neighborhood would like to join us on
Sunday, not just during the week. We recognize the critical role that
Music Ministry plays in achieving that goal. We know that the music
commonly in use today in Catholic liturgy is failing to provide the opportunity
for praise and revitalization of the spirit that African Americans have
traditionally enjoyed. We want to change that. We want to be
different.
Can
you help us make that happen?
We
are offering a FT position, hours to be divided between music ministry,
including the
development
of worship in the African American style (while also honoring our European
roots), as well as evangelization to our immediate neighbors. We strive
for liturgical excellence and spirit-filled worship.
Strong
keyboard skills are essential, with experience in directing and building a
choir. Knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgy is a plus.
Salary DOQ and commensurate with experience.
Position
will remain open until filled.
Please send your resume to
the above address to the attention of:
Cindy Boggs, Pastoral
Associate
electronic submissions: cboggs@qwest.net
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
OPENING
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead
music at two weekend Masses and Holy Day Masses
Continue
work in building and directing our choir (including choir rehearsal)
Select
music for weekend and holy day liturgies and other celebrations;
Develop
music repertoire in an African American style, while
also honoring our European roots
Schedule
and direct accompanists, cantors, and other musicians, as needed
Continue
to build and maintain music library; maintain instruments and the sound system
Keep
music licenses and fees current
Prepare
and be accountable for a yearly music budget in cooperation with the
finance committee
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong
keyboard and vocal skills
Ability
to lead and direct a choir(s), ensemble(s), cantors and musicians;
interest in creating a children’s choir
Ability
to work with other staff members as a team of ministers in service of
the parish mission
Excellent
organizational skills
Ability
to work independently, cooperatively, and with flexibility
Computer-literate
A
spirit of radical hospitality in working with a variety of people of our
diverse faith community
Knowledge
of Catholic liturgical prayer, music, and ritual a strong plus
Salary DOQ and commensurate with experience. Position
will remain open until filled.
The
responsibilities listed above are not inclusive. We seek a person who brings a
sense of creativity to grow the music ministry at St. Philip's in a way that
meets the needs of the parish in carrying out its mission.
Please send your resume
to the above address to the attention of:
Cindy Boggs, Pastoral
Associate
electronic submissions:cboggs@qwest.net