St. Anthony De Padua, South Bend - Part-Time Pastoral Associate

• Job Category Parish
• Employee Type Part Time

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-support pastor in various administrative tasks; assist scheduling and coordinating parishioner visits; attend weekly staff meetings.

-assist in planning/coordinating parish events:
Fish Fry, Vacation Bible School, Donut Sundays, Spring Clean-Up Day.

-Welcome new parishioners, send emails, follow-up phone calls and update parishioner spreadsheet. Visit and check in on homebound parishioners, communicate needs to relevant ministries. Provide support for Senior group.

-Maintain Parish Soft records, proofread and provide feedback on parish communications before publication; oversee maintenance of sacramental record.

Oversee Safe Environment training, that all volunteers meet standards. Ministry point person, Provide support to the Liturgy Team, Stewardship& Development Committee, and Building Beauty Together initiative as needed. Assist with retreat planning and ministry support. Attend Parish Council Meetings as a representative of the Parish Staff.

The Pastoral Associate plays a vital role in supporting the spiritual, administrative, and community-building functions of the parish. This role involves coordinating pastoral projects, engaging with parishioners and ensuring the smooth execution of ongoing ministries and events. The successful candidate needs to be a parishioner of St. Anthony de Padua. This part-time position requires flexibility, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to project management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of initiative and a passion for serving the parish community.