April 30, 2019
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Weekly Update |
“VERBUM MITTITUR SPIRANS AMOREM”
April 30, 2019
Blue Mass for First Responders Set for
May 8
The Diocese of Brownsville and the Blue Mass Committee
invite all first responders to a Mass in their honor at 12 noon on Wednesday, May
8 at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle-National Shrine.
Register Now for Fourth Annual Youth Stewardship
Retreat
The Stewardship & Development Office is now taking
registrations, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the upcoming FREE event
for your parish’s youth ages 12-16. Set
for June 29, this event is our fourth annual Stewardship Retreat, and for the
first time, this year is open to both boys and girls. Registration must be sent
back signed by a parent or legal guardian. Also, we invite 10 adult chaperones,
duly vetted through the diocesan Safe Environment protocol, to join us for this
day of stewardship fun and learning. For
registration or more information, please contact Jesse Salinas of the
Stewardship & Development Office at (956) 784-5095.
Msgr. Barrera’s 40th Anniversary May 4
Msgr. Gustavo Barrera, pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Church, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of his priesthood May
4, 2019 with Holy Mass and Reception at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Our Lady of
Sorrows is located at 1108 Hackberry in McAllen. For more information, call the
parish office at (956) 686-0251.
Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Eastern
Europe This Summer
St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in San Benito, under the
spiritual direction of Father Joe Villalón, is organizing a pilgrimage to five
countries in Eastern Europe from July 8-18. The pilgrimage includes round-trip
airfare from McAllen and stops in Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia
and Hungary, with daily Mass and observance of the Divine Mercy Feast Day.
Highlights include following the footsteps of St. John Paul and visits to Our
Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Kalwaria, St. Vitus and St. Wenceslao, the
Infant Jesus of Prague, Our Lady of Svata Hora and St. Istvan’s Cave Church.
Cost per person is $3,990 per person (double occupancy) and
includes airfare, 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner, and tour leader in
English and Spanish. Reserve your space today. For more information, contact
Father Joe Villalón at (956) 399-3247 or jvillalon@cdob.org, or Transcending
Tours LLC of McAllen at (956) 651-0361 or transcendingtours@gmail.com. .
Job Openings – Diocese
- Secretary
for the Lay Ministry Institute (full-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is
currently accepting employment applications for a full- time secretary for the
Lay Ministry Institute. This person will direct and perform all
responsibilities of the office, compile general information, statistics and
surveys, print and distribute surveys and perform other administrative duties
as necessary.
Partial list of duties:
- performing secretarial/technical support duties for the
office at the Institute in San Juan; - receiving and placing phone calls; scheduling
appointments; - preparing correspondence and processing mail;
- maintaining and scheduling the use of classrooms
facilities for the Institute and used by other departments; - greeting visitors and making them feel welcome;
- preparing bulk mailings; office record keeping and
filing; - maintaining petty cash fund and records and preparing
deposits; - opening and closing the office;
- coordinating volunteer programs and scheduling of
events.
Interested qualified candidates
should contact Genie Treviño, director of Human Resources, at (956) 550-1545 or
gtrevino@cdob.org.
- Multi-parish
Bookkeeper (full-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is accepting employment
applications for a full-time multi-parish bookkeeper for the Upper Valley.
B.A. in business administration with major in
accounting required with a minimum one or more years’ experience in accounting
profession preferred; or AA degree in business and/or accounting with a minimum
of five years’ experience. Requirements include strong language, mathematical
and reasoning skills, plus demonstrated competence in computer software; please
contact Human Resources for a comprehensive list of essential duties and
responsibilities. Interested qualified candidates should contact Genie Treviño,
director of Human Resources, at gtrevino@cdob.org.
- Tribunal
Advocate Coordinator (part-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is accepting
employment applications for a part-time Tribunal Advocate Coordinator. The
primary role of this position is to coordinate, assist and oversee all Parish
and Diocesan Advocates, who represent the Petitioner or the Respondent in formal
nullity cases assigned. Tribunal Advocate will prepare written briefs for all
cases that will be presented to the Diocesan Tribunal Court.
Partial list of requirements:
- At least three years’ experience in Tribunal work or
equivalent. - Ability to maintain the highest degree of
confidentiality. - Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to read and write in Spanish.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Interested qualified candidates should contact Genie
Treviño, director of Human Resources, at (956) 550-1545 or gtrevino@cdob.org.
Assistant
Campus Minister Coordinator (part-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is
accepting employment applications for a part-time (20 hours) assistant campus
minister coordinator for the Newman Center in Brownsville. The role of this position is to collaborate
with the Campus Ministry Coordinator in designing and facilitating prayer
activities, study groups, retreats, service projects, and fellowship
opportunities relevant to the needs of the students and diocese, while
fostering an environment for shared leadership.
Partial list of requirements:
- Two or more years of relevant experience in Catholic
ministry with youth and young adults. - High school graduate or equivalent with some college.
- Committed to the teachings of the Catholic faith and
willingness to grow. - Musical proficiency highly preferred but not required.
- Reliability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain
utmost confidentiality. Strong timekeeping and organizational skills required. - Ability to organize office work, meet objectives and
deadlines, handle budget
responsibly and in an organized
and timely fashion, reflecting proper stewardship of resources.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and
Spanish. - Hold Protecting God’s Children current and be willing
to serve as trainer. - Proficient with technology and use electronic media
outreach in accordance with diocesan social media policy: Internet, MS Office,
and similar
Interested qualified candidates should contact Genie
Treviño, director of Human Resources, at (956) 550-1545 or gtrevino@cdob.org, or Raul Cabrera,
director of Campus and Young Adult Ministry, at (956) 784-4045.
- Information
Technology (IT) Specialist – (full-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is
accepting employment applications for a full-time IT Specialist for the
Pastoral Center in San Juan.
The primary function of this position is to provide
information technology assistance to the Diocese of Brownsville Pastoral
Centers as well as to the Diocese’s contracting entities.
Duties will include installing, upgrading and
troubleshooting hardware and software components as needed; providing personnel
with software and hardware technical support; helping install, upgrade, and
configure network components; and assisting in supporting LAN jobs like user
accounts, email, network printers, share folders, backups, etc.
Requirements include:
- High
school graduate with at least two years of college computer courses; - At
least two years’ experience as a computer technician; - Willingness
to learn new IT skills; - Ability
to communicate effectively in Spanish and English. - ability
to maintain effective working relationships with other diocesan employees,
clergy, parish staffs, and general public. - Driver’s
license with a clean driving record.
Interested qualified candidates
should contact Genie Treviño, director of Human Resources, at (956) 550-1545 or
gtrevino@cdob.org
- Campus
Ministry Coordinator (full-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is accepting
employment applications for a full time (40-hour) Campus Ministry Coordinator.
Coordinate and facilitate prayer activities, study groups, retreats, service
projects, and fellowship opportunities relevant to the needs of the students
and diocese, while fostering an environment for shared leadership. Interested
qualified candidates should contact Genie Treviño, director of Human Resources,
at (956) 550-1545 or gtrevino@cdob.org and/or
Campus Ministry Director Raul Cabrera at (956) 784-5045.
- Associate
Director, Family Life Office (full-time) – The Diocese of Brownsville is
accepting employment applications for a full-time associate director for the Family
Life Office in San Juan. Presents and/or coordinates workshops to train parish
couples for marriage preparation and marriage enrichment ministry. This
position’s duties include:- providing
continuing education and resources to clergy, sponsor couples, and engaged
encounter presenting couples to enhance marriage preparation;
- consulting
regularly with parish staff responsible for marriage preparation;
- presenting
and/or coordinating diocesan marriage preparation and marriage enrichment programs;
- assisting
pastors to strengthen their ministry in the areas of marriage; preparation,
marriage enrichment, ministry to troubled marriages, marriage education, and
parenting;
- presenting
and/or coordinating Family Ministry programs for all stages of Family Life
Cycle: Engaged; Newly Married; Families with School-Aged Children: Adolescent
Stage Families; Boomerang Families; Empty Nesters;
- collaborating
with other Diocesan Formation Departments in providing/ presenting/coordinating
Family Formation Programs.
- providing
Interested qualified candidates should contact Genie
Treviño, director of Human Resources, at (956) 550-1545 or gtrevino@cdob.org. and/or Lydia Pesina,
director of the Family Life Office, at (956) 784-5052.
- Intern –
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley – Catholic Charities of the Rio
Grande Valley has an opening for a Catholic Campaign For Human Development
Internship.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the
domestic anti-poverty social justice program of the United States Catholic
Bishops. CCHD grants local anti-poverty efforts that are in close partnership
with local Catholic dioceses an opportunity to improve their communities by
supporting organizations led by low-income individuals. The CCHD internship
position is an opportunity to gain experience working with and on behalf of the
poor while learning more about social justice education, Catholic social
teaching and poverty relief. Interns will have an opportunity to develop
relationships with local community leaders and other CCHD interns across the
United States.
We encourage those who have the following relevant
areas of interest or study to apply:
theology, communication, public service, sociology, social work,
education, liberal arts, political science, and religious studies and more.
Please send resumes to Michelle Nuñez at mnunez@cdob.org.
Job Openings – Parishes
- Religious
Outreach Coordinator (part-time) – St. Benedict Parish in San Benito is
accepting applications for a part-time (25 hours a week) CRE or DRE.
The Religious Coordinator is a
parish minister who provides leadership in the design and implementation of
catechetical programs for adults, youth and children to assist in building a
solid foundation for adult spirituality, Christian living, ministry and
outreach.
Job elements:
- Articulates vision within the parish community;
- plans curriculum;
- recruits and forms catechists;
- administers programs;
- pursues professional development;
- supervises all personnel involved with catechesis
including catechists, assistant catechists, coordinators, clerks and
volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Religious Education Coordinator is expected to
have capabilities in: Theology, Program Development, Catechist Development,
Education, Communication and Relationship, Administration and Management.
The Coordinator of Religious
Education is expected to have a minimum of three years teaching experience in a
Catholic school or equivalent and at least one year of paid administrative
experience. If not currently certified, a commitment to complete certification
is required.
Interested qualified candidates
should contact St. Benedict’s parish office at (956) 626-1260.
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Job Openings – Catholic Schools
Opening at Our Lady
of Sorrows School in McAllen
- Principal – Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
– McAllen
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School is seeking applicants
for the position of principal for the 2019-2020 academic year. A Catholic
elementary school, which serves approximately 450 students, grades PK-3 through
8th, is located in McAllen, Texas. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School embraces
a traditional Catholic identity and is fully integrated into the life of Our
Lady of Sorrows Church.
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School seeks a visionary
principal to sustain a tradition of continuous improvement within an effective
learning environment for students. A principal, who has high expectations,
fosters teamwork and parental involvement. The principal is a person who must
be resourceful, is able to multi-task, is present and involved, and is
dedicated to the spiritual and educational formation of the children. The
candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of elementary education, strong
administrative and communication skills, and a commitment to collaborating with
pastoral staff, parents and faculty.
Qualifications:
- Catholic in good standing with a commitment to
ongoing formation in spiritual leadership - Master’s Degree with 18 credit hours in
educational administration and supervision - A minimum of three years of successful teaching
experience in a Catholic school - Three to five years administrative experience in
a Catholic school setting is preferred
Special Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrated
ability at working with multiple constituencies within a parish and school
community - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills - Exceptional public relations skills
- Curriculum development skills
- Budgeting and financial management experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Technology proficient
- Experience in engaging the external community
for the benefit of the school
Interested applicants should contact Mary Latigo of the Catholic School Office at (956)
784-5051 for an application.
Please submit the following information:
- Application
- Letter of intent/interest
- Resume
- Essay and Official Transcripts.
Please send all requested information to:
Sister Cynthia A. Mello, SSD
Superintendent of Catholic Schools – Diocese of Brownsville
700 N. Virgen de San Juan
San Juan, Texas 78589
Telephone: (956) 784- 5051 – (956) 784-5081
E/mail: cmello@cdob.org
Applications will be accepted until the position has been
filled. Position begins July 1, 2019.
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Opening at Saint
Joseph Academy in Brownsville
- High
School Math Teacher – to facilitate student learning and assessment,
supervise students, guaranteeing their safety and compliance with school rules
and policies, and participate in the
ongoing development of the school’s program of studies.
Qualifications
– An understanding of the mission
of SJA and the value of Catholic secondary education
– Bachelor’s Degree from an
accredited institution of higher education
– Valid Secondary Education
Certification
– Must have strong written and
oral communication skills
– At least 5 years of teaching
experience preferred
For more information or to apply, send your résumé, letter
of interest, and references to:
Melissa Valadez, Principal
101 Saint Joseph Dr.
Brownsville, TX 78520
mvaladez@sja.us
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Opening at the Pharr
Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System.
Please submit resume and college degree transcript with application
(https.//www.oratoryschools.org/job-opportunities)
- Middle
School Science Teacher – classroom experienced and certified in content
area.
Send all the information to Sylvia Diaz,
sdiaz@oratoryschools.org, Fax: (956) 787-1516; phone: (956) 781-3056
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Openings at Juan
Diego Academy in Mission.
Juan Diego Academy is accepting teaching (full- and/or
part-time) applications for the 2019 – 2020 school year:
- Technology
Applications/Technology Education - Mathematics
- Social
Studies - Physics
- Chemistry
- Custodian
- Bus
Driver
Master’s degree preferred (not required) / Dual Credit
Teaching Assignments will be available.
SBEC Certification preferred (not required).
Retirees welcome.
Interested individuals should complete the Juan Diego
Academy employment application:
1. Completed application.
2. College transcript(s).
3. Resume.
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Most recent summative evaluation.
6. Copy of service record(s).
7. Fingerprinting and criminal background check.
to glugaresi@juandiegoacademy.org
or to:
Gerald Lugaresi, Principal
Juan Diego Academy High School
P.O. Box 3888
Mission, TX 78573
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Submit information to be included in the Weekly Update to
Brenda Nettles Riojas, Director of Diocesan Relations, by e-mail at
bnrpr@cdob.org or by fax to (956) 784-5082.