kas
New member
Hi!
Just wondering if there are any other organists in the forum serving Catholic parishes? If so, I'd be interested in hearing about whether or not there is only 1 organist to handle all Masses, e.g. in my church, there is a Saturday vigil Mass every week at 4:30, and then 2 Sunday morning services. Along with Holy Days, etc., I can see where it would get to be a big job for 1 person. We are a parish with around 6-7 hundred families.
Also, is anyone out there getting what they consider a decent pay for their services in the Catholic church? At mine, they were fortunate to have a man who played for, I think, 30 years for free. I'm only getting around $30 per service, before deductions. I'd like to see them increase it a bit. I only play, and do not have any choir directing responsibilities.
Any input much appreciated.
Take care,
kas
Just wondering if there are any other organists in the forum serving Catholic parishes? If so, I'd be interested in hearing about whether or not there is only 1 organist to handle all Masses, e.g. in my church, there is a Saturday vigil Mass every week at 4:30, and then 2 Sunday morning services. Along with Holy Days, etc., I can see where it would get to be a big job for 1 person. We are a parish with around 6-7 hundred families.
Also, is anyone out there getting what they consider a decent pay for their services in the Catholic church? At mine, they were fortunate to have a man who played for, I think, 30 years for free. I'm only getting around $30 per service, before deductions. I'd like to see them increase it a bit. I only play, and do not have any choir directing responsibilities.
Any input much appreciated.
Take care,
kas