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Sacristan

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TITLE: Sacristan
DESCRIPTION
The Sacristan is a person who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. He or she is also responsible for the timely preparation, smooth implementation and post-liturgy cleaning and restoration of the church and sacristy to an orderly pre-liturgy condition.

Position Summary: In general, this role serves as an arranger for all liturgies and worship taking place in the church including, ensuring that vestments and linens are arranged and ready, that altar vessels are set out, that consumables like altar wines and altar bread are in adequate supply, and that the church as a whole is kept secure and in veneration shape. The sacristan needs to work and communicate well with the pastors, priests, deacons and liturgy coordinator and head usher, and to attend to the environment of worship. A sacristan should carry him or herself with reverence, modeling the behavior worthy of the congregation to imitate and have a solid solid understanding of how liturgies flow, the order of Mass and services, and the basic teachings of and respect for the Roman Catholic faith. A sacristan’s schedule is heavily dependent on the church’s worship schedule. Hours can include weekends, evenings and holidays and will vary during the seasons of Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. Working hours include opening the church an hour before confessions or celebration of any Mass and closing the church after liturgy. A bi-weekly time sheet will be kept by employee and signed by the Pastor.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Opening the Church, preparing the environment including the altar, pulpit and sanctuary in general for all liturgies -weekday and weekly liturgies, funerals and special feast days, wedding, holy days and national holiday services; laying out linens, altar bread and sacramental wine, vestments, special seating, offertory tables and linens, and worship aides; purifying and liturgical vessels.
- Care of altar with assistance from volunteers: flowers, feast day and holiday plants and decorations, funeral flower arrangements; arranging liturgical candles (tapers, Paschal, devotional); palms for Palm Sunday.
- Maintaining the liturgical linens and vestments including storing and ironing with assistance from volunteers.
- Maintaining general cleanliness of the church; emptying trash; maintaining and updating bulletin board and discarding papers and garbage left in pews: tidying tables in the vestibule, and if needed, sweeping entrances and foyer of dirt, snow, and leaves.
- Setting up for an restoring the sanctuary after weddings and funerals; reserving parking for guest clergy; reception of floral arrangements; cleaning up and closing the church.
- Working and communicating regularly with the Liturgy Committee Coordinator and Music Directors about liturgical events. Assist with additional tasks assigned by the Pastor.
- Prepare liturgical Books. The lectionary, the Roman Missal other ritual books needed to be set up (using the Oreo to guide you). Locally prepared texts such as the General Intercessions, pre-Mass greetings and instruction to the congregation need to be obtained and made available for use of liturgical ministers. Vestments, vessels and other materials need to be maintained, cleaned, repaired or replaced as necessary,.
The sacristan should collaborate with volunteers in the Altar Society and the florist who assist with seasonal decorations. Watering of plants and flowers and disposal when they die.
- Take inventory. The Sacristan sets up and supervises the regular replenishment of materials like wine, bread, candles, charcoal, etc. He or She procures annual items like palms, congregational candles and the Paschal Candle. Every year, the sacristan takes an inventory of all the church property to appraise old objects, the properly disposal of sacred items and prioritizing the need to acquire new things or replace old and used items.
- Other Administrative Duties. Prepare Daily Mass intentions, keep a regular and up-to- date inventory of all items in the sacristy/church; Schedule visiting priest to cover weekend Masses; attend regular Staff Meetings and monthly Liturgy Committee Meeting.
Skills and Qualifications:

* The Sacristan must be a practicing Catholic and fully initiated member of the Catholic faith and have a working understanding and basic knowledge of the Catholic Faith and especially the Liturgy of the Mass • Ability to work independently without direct supervision; self-motivated. * Valid driver’s license and a record of safe operations of a motor vehicle. • Ability to effectively communicate and work well with staff and volunteers. • Ability to develop and maintain effective record-keeping and facilities management records. • Good interpersonal skills • Good organizational skills. • Punctual
- Diplomatic • Able to collaborate with the parish priest and staff in carrying out tasks
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings on an as-needed basis.
- Possess knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and equipment used in maintenance. • Able to adapt to challenges and changes in routine. • Positive/friendly/ enthusiastic.
Physical Demands:

This position can be physically demanding. Sacristans should have ability to move, load and unload equipment and supplies weighing 50 pounds and heavier. Physical motions can include walking short distances, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching and carrying and climbing step ladders.

Weekly Hours

40 hours: Wednesday through Sunday; Off Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday - Friday 7:30 - 3:30pm with 1 hour lunch, except for Funerals (the hours may be substituted on other days); Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 7am - 3pm.

The appointment to this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and compliance with Safe Environment requirements, including Virtus training. The Employee who is newly appointed to this position will be subject to a 6-month new employee appraisal period according Archdiocesan Policy.
Location: St. Augustine Parish Office (Gingras Center) at 1419 V Street NW Washington DC

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: aclark@saintaugustine-dc.org

St. Augustine Catholic Church

Founded 1858

Sacristan

DESCRIPTION

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St. Augustine Catholic Church
1419 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 265-1470 \| Fax: (202) 234-1787