This is a parish in a working-class suburb of San Francisco. Relatively affordable region with reasonable access to Berkeley and Oakland, which have great chamber ensemble and Early Music scenes. If you desire additional work in any pro ensembles, SF is accessible but a bit of a haul (expect 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic).

3 Masses
25 hr/week
$49,400 to $61,100
All the usual benefits.

Director of Music and Organist

St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, in Antioch, California is
looking for a Director of Music and Organist for a parish of 1,000 families. The director
would play three Eucharistic Liturgies each weekend plus holy days and special seasonal
liturgies at Christmas and Lent/Easter. The director would also be responsible for directing
the parish choir of 23 volunteer members as well as working with Cantors and directing the
Handbell Choir.

The musical resources are a three manual and pedal Rodgers Hybrid of 19 ranks of
premium wind blown pipework and 52 digital stops, a Heissler German one manual Choir
Pipe organ of 7 ranks, and a Yamaha 7 foot Concert Piano.

The director will be responsible for the production of the weekly worship leaflet, working
with office staff, being collaborative, is a member of the Pastoral Staff, and who embraces
the reforms of Vatican II, is creative, and has good "people" skills.

The position is part time, 25 hours per week; the Diocesan scale is M-5 ($38-
$47/hour). This position includes full benefits, including health, dental/vision and
retirement contributions.


For further information please contact Yolanda Lord, Office Manager, St. Ignatius of
Antioch Church, Antioch, CA. 925-778-0768; Email: st.ignatius@sbcglobal.net