St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a chapel served by the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and located in Allendale, Michigan, is seeking a skilled and reverent Organist to serve on a contract basis, providing sacred music for the Traditional Latin Mass (i.e Extraordinary Form) two times per month.

The Priestly Society of Saint Pius X, founded by His Excellency, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1970, is dedicated to the formation of holy priests using the time-honored methods of the Catholic church: the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass—“the Mass of All Time”—the use of sacred music in accordance with the instructions of Pope St. Pius X. Within this tradition, the Organist plays a vital role in upholding the dignity, beauty, and spiritual richness of the Church’s Traditional liturgy.

Responsibilities
• Provide organ accompaniment for the Traditional Latin Mass two times per month, including preludes, postludes, hymns, and choral accompaniment as required.
• Collaborate with the Music Director and clergy to select and prepare appropriate repertoire that reflects the liturgical calendar, feast days, and sacred seasons.
• Accompany the schola or choir during scheduled rehearsals as needed.
• Ensure the church organ remains in good working order and communicate any maintenance needs.
• Offer right of first refusal to play for additional liturgies (Holy Days, weddings, funerals) for separate compensation.
• Support the parish’s mission of fostering reverence and excellence in sacred music in harmony with the mind of the Church and the principles set forth by Pope St. Pius X.

Qualifications
• Demonstrated proficiency in organ performance, with strong sight-reading and accompanying skills.
• Familiarity with Gregorian chant, sacred polyphony, and traditional Catholic hymnody.
• Experience accompanying the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) or willingness to learn its musical and liturgical structure.
• Strong understanding of the liturgical year and the role of sacred music within Catholic worship.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with clergy, choir, and staff.
• A reverent and prayerful disposition, demonstrating devotion to the sacred liturgy and the musical heritage of the Catholic Church.

Contract Terms
• Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Schedule: Two services per month, on a mutually agreed-upon schedule
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience, paid per service
• Reports to: Music Director

This is not a staff or full-time position. The Organist serves as an independent professional musician under a written contract and invoices.

Compensation:
• Commensurate with experience and parish budget
• Additional stipends available for weddings and funerals

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to [Teresa Cichewicz, Music Director, SMMarychoir@gmail.com, 616-334-5129]:
• A cover letter expressing interest and experience with sacred or liturgical music
• A current résumé with contact information for at least two references
• A digital recording (audio or video) of organ performance, if available