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St. Francis - Sherwood

Liturgical Music Minister
St. Francis Parish in Sherwood, Oregon -- a growing Catholic Community -- is seeking a dynamic, spirit-filled Catholic to fill a recently-vacated, part-time position of Liturgical Music Minister.  This person would be required to provide effective planning, coordinating, and executing of music within the liturgical celebrations of the parish.  This position will start in mid - August.  Please contact the parish office at 503-625-6185 or email:  office@stfrancissherwood.org for an application and job description.
 

Christ the King – Milwaukie

Music Director:
Christ the King Parish in Milwaukie, Oregon is seeking a  part time music director. This person should have experience in both music and liturgy planning. Applicant should have 1-2 years experience in parish ministry, proficiency as cantor, accompanist, and choir director. In addition to providing music at all of the parish liturgies this person will also attend our monthly liturgy meeting. We seek a flexible, hard-working, collaborative person with strong pastoral skills. Salary based on experience. Send resume to: Rev. Donald R. Buxman , 7414 SE Michael Dr., Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
(5/22/08)
 
 

Musician/Church Choir Piano Accompanist

St Matthew Catholic Church in Hillsboro, a vibrant growing, community, seeks  choir accompanists for Saturday 5:30 pm and Sunday 10:00 am masses. A successful candidate would be proficient on piano (need not be professional); able to read music, attend weekly rehearsals and commit to Saturday 5:30pm or 10:00am Sunday service.  Liturgical experience is appreciated. This position is four hours weekly. To schedule an interview please send letter of interest with references and compensation requirements to stmatthewmusiccindy@yahoo.com, or call Cindy Wright at St Matthew Music Ministry office.

(5/23/08)
 
 

St. Cecilia - Beaverton

Accompanist/Organist
Job Description Summary: St. Cecilia Parish is seeking an experienced accompanist/organist for the 10:45 a.m. Sunday Mass as well as additional special liturgies. The successful applicant will serve under the choir director, accompanying an SATB choir + cantor and providing preludes/postludes and other incidental music year-round.

Musical skills:  Accompanying Piano proficiency Organ proficiency Ability to follow, flexibility Sight reading Improvisation Organ literature for preludes/postludes/other solos Familiarity with the Mass desirable Familiarity with Catholic liturgical music desirable
Personal attributes: Reliable and dependable Organized Team player Flexible and adaptable, not easily flustered
Availability: The choir schedule for 2008 is shown in the attached schedule.

Parish Background: St. Cecilia Church is a parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, located in suburban Beaverton. The parish was founded in 1912 and the current sanctuary was built in 1949. The parish has 3000 families and supports a K–8 school with 250 students. The parish is supported by two priests in residence, as well as a retired priest and two permanent deacons. The parish’s website is www.stceciliachurch.org. The parish is currently engaged in planning for an enlarged sanctuary and accompanying support buildings and infrastructure.

Choir Background: The 10:45 a.m. choir numbers 16+ voices led by a professional director, and sings a wide variety of music from Renaissance and Baroque to contemporary composers. The sanctuary has a Rodgers 925 Oxford analogue organ with 3 manuals and 3 ranks, and a Roland HP-555G electronic piano.
To apply –send a resume, professional references, demo recording (if available) and compensation requirement to stcecilia08@gmail.com or mailed to: St. Cecilia Catholic Church Attn: 10:45 Choir Director 5105 SW Franklin Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005 Applications will be reviewed as they are received, position open until filled.
(5/12/08)

St. Juan Diego - Portland

St. Juan Diego Parish is seeking a Parish Music Coordinator for our new parish in the process of building a church in the Bethany/Rock Creek area near Beaverton.  Responsibilities: coordinate all parish music needs for liturgical planning, choir direction, sacramental prep and faith formation programs.  Part-time with benefits, need to work out of home and conduct liturgies in rented space.  Must be Catholic with full understanding of Eucharistic and sacramental liturgies.  Flexibility and adventurous spirit required.  Music Degree preferred.  All Masses currently in English.  Contact Fr. John Kerns 17189 NW Stoller Dr., Portland, OR 97229 or frjohn@stjuandiego.org or 503-533-4541

(5/12/08)

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