(06/17/2025)
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Homosassa

Job Responsibilities:

• Availability and capacity to engage parishioners to a “full, active, and conscious” participation in the liturgy through music.
• Possess a basic understanding of the Church calendar and a repertoire of musical accompaniments for Mass.
• Must be able to play the organ and piano.
•  Responsible for music for all Sundays, Holy Days, Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, First Communion, Confirmation (when necessary), Thanksgiving, funerals, etc.
•  Play all Sunday morning Masses 8:00am (with a cantor) & 10:30am (with choir).
•  Lead the singing at the 8:00 am Sunday Mass, in the absence of a cantor.
• Engage with the congregation as needed to learn new hymns.
• Conduct choir practice on a regularly scheduled basis, once a week.
• Prepare music for all Masses and other celebrations for the overhead projectors.
• Actively recruit new choir members, adult and youth.
• Put on Christmas concert/Lessons and Carols.
• Provide annual budget for music ministry.
• Find a replacement when unable to play.
• Remain updated on diocesan policies and guidelines.
• Attend annual planning meeting, liturgical committee meetings, and other staff functions as required.

Candidate must successfully complete a FDLE Level II Criminal Background screening and complete Safe Environment training.

Please contact Karen Robben at KarenR@MyStThomas.org or 352-628-7000 to apply.