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Sacristan

St Louis, MO, US, 63102

Job Summary

Job Title: Weekend Sacristan and Mass Server
Schedule: Weekends (Sundays and Holy Week)
Reports to: Pastor

The Weekend Sacristan and Mass Server is responsible for preparing the church and liturgical items for Mass, assisting the priest during services, and ensuring all post-Mass duties are completed. This role supports the smooth and reverent celebration of the liturgy in accordance with Catholic traditions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare the altar, sacred vessels, books, and other liturgical items before Mass.
  • Light candles, arrange vestments, and set up for Eucharistic celebration.
  • Assist the priest during Mass as a server, including during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
  • Ensure the sacristy and sanctuary are clean and items are stored properly after Mass.
  • Coordinate with other liturgical ministers as needed (lectors, Eucharistic ministers, etc.).
  • Maintain reverence and decorum appropriate to the sacred space.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Practicing Catholic with knowledge of the Mass and liturgical norms.
  • Dependable, punctual, and respectful.
  • Able to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.
  • Previous experience preferred but not required—training will be provided.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.


Nearest Major Market: St Louis

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