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Christ the King Catholic Church
8005 Dorset DriveOKC, OK 73120(405) 842-1481www.ckokc.org
Fr. Rick Stansberry, Pastor
MASS TIMESSaturday: 5pm
Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12:15pm
CONFESSIONSSaturday: 3:30-4:15pm
2017 Guide Book & Directory
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Christ the King Parish
8005 Dorset Drive, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120 405-842-1481
Dear Parishioners,
It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Time passes so quickly, it seems, that it is only in reflecting on all that has happened that the year comes into focus. The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy that concluded on our parish’s patronal feast day, Christ the King Sunday, offered us many opportunities to give and receive the grace of God’s mercy. In 2016 we saw the beginning of a new ministry to married couples, Marriage In His Image, which continues to bear fruit. We launched a partnership with Formed.org to provide online programs, movies, audio and ebooks to enrich our faith at no cost to parishioners, and several discipleship groups began meeting regularly to deepen their relationship with Christ.
Many of us experienced a wonderful pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We saw the retirement of our esteemed CK School principal, Mrs. Karen Carter, and of our Pre-K program head, Mrs. Linda Airington. We redesigned our parish website, initiated the CK Youth Choir, carpeted the Parish Center Atrium and established the Annual CK Fun Run and the PTO Green Team, which has already had an enormous impact on reducing our use of plastic and other waste while increasing our recycling and environmental awareness. And we introduced a new mission and vision statement:Christ the King is a faith community dedicated to helping each person develop a relationship with Christ in His Church, forming disciples, serving others and proclaiming the Good News.
+KNOW CHRIST+BECOME DISCIPLES+EMBRACE MISSION+BUILD THE KINGDOM
With all that we accomplished in 2016 there is still so much yet to come. Our recent parish survey of spiritual engagement should give us insight into where our ongoing work of adult spiritual formation should focus and what ministries may be fruitful for our parishioners.
I thank our parishioners and neighbors who have advertised in this Guide Book and Directory. Your support makes this book possible. Please patron these advertisers, as their stewardship keeps us all connected and informed. I am grateful to be your pastor, and I hope that you are as committed as I am to seeing Christ the King continue to grow and flourish as a community of faith and ever-deepening fellowship. Know that you are in my daily prayers.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Rick Stansberry
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Parish InformationParish Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed at lunch 12:00 noon
to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Emergency calls after hours at rectory .......................................... 841-6680
Website information ............................................................. www.ckokc.org
Parish StaffPastor ............................ Rev. Richard D. Stansberry ....... 842-1481 ext. 114Deacon .................................................... Jim Smith ..................... 843-6264Deacon ................................................. Rick Boothe ..................... 524-9618Business Manager ............................. Patrick Cullen ....... 842-1481 ext. 112 [email protected] & Financial Assistant ...... Jayne Clarke ....... 842-1481 ext. 111 [email protected] Parish Communications ........Kelly Fanning ....... 842-1481 ext. 116 [email protected] Discipleship & Evangelization .Jenni Butch ..................... 843-4766 [email protected] & Evangelization Assistant ..Cindy Rice ...................... 843-4766 [email protected] & Evangelization Assistant ................................................ Margaret Tunell ..................... 843-4766 [email protected] Parish Life ............................... Pam Cullen ..................... 842-1483 [email protected] Life Assistant & Wedding Coordinator .......................................................... .......................................................Kathy Arambula ...................... 842-1483 [email protected] Director/Organist ......................... Edwin Day .................... 848-8397 [email protected] Youth Ministries ..............Antonio Guzman ....... 842-1481 ext. 133 [email protected]
Parish SchoolInterim Elementary Principal ..............Amy Feighny ..................... 843-3909 [email protected] Junior High Principal ...........Robert Crump ..................... 848-3909 [email protected] Secretary ..........................Helen McBennett ..................... 843-3909 [email protected] Receptionist ........................ Erin McMurtrey ..................... 843-3909 [email protected] Secretary........................... Vanessa Pierce ..................... 843-3909 [email protected] Director ..................... Mary Schrantz ..................... 843-3909 [email protected]
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Parish BoardsParish Council .......................................... Dana Hill ..................... 514-9624School Advisory Council ..................Carrie Leonard ..................... 463-0922Finance Board ....................................Doug Konarik ..................... 767-1245Stewardship Committee ............................Sue Ryan ..................... 630-7353
Parish and SchoolAdvisory Committees
Parish Council Members: Ron Byrne, Chip Carter, Annamarie Cooper, Missy Henderson, Dana Hill (chair), Ted Hughes, Steve Jantz, John Slay, Ben Twombly
School Advisory Council Members: Jennifer Bentley, Jenny Chansolme, Brandon Hale, Rusty LaForge, Carrie Leonard (chair), Ben Williams
Mass ScheduleDaily Mass ................................................................ consult weekly bulletinSaturday Vigil ............................................................................... 5:00 p.m.Sunday .............................................. 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.School Mass during school year .................................. Thursdays, 8:15 a.m.
Bishop Buswell SocietyThe Bishop Buswell Society is named for our parish founder, whose vision of the future inspired the first generation of parishioners to build a church and school through ceaseless giving of themselves and their resources. The Bishop Buswell Society was established in our continuing effort to publicly recognize and honor those who have remembered Christ the King Church and/or School through estate-related gifts. These special people are dedicated to a better future for their church and school for years to come. Membership in the Bishop Buswell Society is offered to those who include Christ the King in their estate plan as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary in their will, a codicil to their will, or a life insurance policy. Membership is also offered to those who enter into an agreement with the church or school to purchase a Gift Annuity, an Annuity Trust, Unitrust or other form of life income contract, or who make the church or school the owner of a life insurance policy. In providing bequests or establishing trusts, you are always encouraged to use an attorney or other financial advisor. The CK business office welcomes the opportunity to work with you and your advisor in planning your gift. Membership may be anonymous. However, Christ the King sincerely desires that members be recognized on our honor roll plaque and presented with an engraved Bishop Buswell Society Revere bowl. May Bishop Buswell’s forward-looking spirit remain with us and inspire us to assure a very promising future for our parish family and the community we serve. Patrick Cullen, 242-4512
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Ministries, Activities andSpiritual Formation
ADORATIONParishioners are encouraged to come and pray quietly before the Blessed Sacrament anytime from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Scheduled Guardians are adorers who have committed to spend an hour in adoration at a specific time each Monday. At least four Scheduled Guardians are present with the Blessed Sacrament at all times. Substitute Guardians are needed to serve when a Schedule Guardian cannot be there. Benediction begins at 6:30 p.m. Nursery is available between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. Visit ckokc.org/adoration. Mariam Daly, 596-7086
ALTAR LINEN CAREMembers of the parish carefully wash and iron the various linens used at Mass. Laura Disbrow, 760-2722
ALTAR SERVERSAltar Servers assist the priest and deacons during Mass and other liturgies. Servers must be entering 5th grade or older. Training is provided. Visit ckokc.org/altar-servers. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPThis group provides support for anyone who has a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and is also appropriate for those in the early stages of disease. Pam Cullen 842-1483
BIBLE STUDYGroups meet weekly to grow in faith and understanding of Holy Scripture by studying specific books of the Bible through watching DVD presentations by Catholic Bible scholars as a class, then reflecting on and discussing the presentation. Visit ckokc.org/bible-study. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
BLOOD DRIVEThe Oklahoma Blood Institute visits three times a year, providing an opportunity for parishioners who are in good health and at least 17 years of age to donate blood. Visit ckokc.org/blood-drives. Linda Giachino, 496-0033 and Teena Hollingshead, 942-1897
BOY SCOUTSThrough participation in meetings and outings, 11-17 year-old boys learn citizenship, teamwork, responsibility and leadership. The boys also develop physically, mentally and emotionally. Matt Jackson, 650-6674
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDVolunteers present in Montessori method the Mass, Sacraments, and Bible stories so that our young children may learn and appreciate their Catholic faith. Visit ckokc.org/cgs. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
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CATHOLICS COMING HOMEThis program gently offers inactive Catholics an opportunity to return to the Church. Parishioners are able to provide friendship and answer the questions of people who have been inactive for a long time. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
CHOIRSADULT CHOIR - The Adult Choir enhances the Mass by performing and leading the congregation in spiritual and uplifting sacred music. Visit ckokc.org/choir. Edwin Day, 848-8397
HANDBELL CHOIR - The Hand Bell Choir enhances the Mass by performing spiritual and uplifting sacred music using hand bells. Parishioners who read music well and have some background with a musical instrument are encouraged to join. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings. Visit ckokc.org/choir. Edwin Day, 848-8397
YOUTH CHIOIR – The Youth Choir, for parishioners in grades 3-12, enhances the Mass by performing and leading the congretation in spiritual and uplifting sacred music at 12:15 Mass once each month. Visit ckokc.org/youth-choir. Jonathan Gillis, 843-3909 or [email protected].
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOLThe parish school educates children from age 3 through eighth grade. Enrollment takes place in the spring. To receive parishioner status and preference, parents must have attended Mass regularly for at least six months and have placed their child(ren) on the waiting list by December 1st of the year before they are scheduled to attend. Forms may be found on the school website: www.ckschool.com. Many volunteer opportunities exist at the school, including lunchroom and playground duty, librarian assistance and coaching. Substitute teachers are also needed. Subs must be over age 21 and Safe Environment qualified. Visit ckschool.com. School Office, 843-3909
COMMUNION MINISTERSExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute Holy Communion at Mass and also take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound of our community. Homebound-Pam Cullen, 842-1483, Scheduling-Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
CONFIRMATION LEADERSConfirmation team leaders serve as mentors and faith filled role models for confirmation students during their two year preparation for the Sacrament. Classes meet monthly on Sundays. Antonio Guzman, 242-4533
CUB SCOUTSThrough participation in meetings and outings, boys in kindergarten through 5th grade learn citizenship, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership. The boys also develop physically, mentally and emotionally. Blair Elder, 823-9570
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DISCIPLESHIP GROUPSmall group discipleship formation process for developing a Christ-centered life. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPThis is a twelve-week support group that uses “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide,” a DVD-based series with accompanying materials that brings top Catholic experts on Church teachings, relationships, love, sex, marriage, divorce and annulment to the parish level. The twelve presentations feature the personal testimonies of twelve divorced Catholic men and women who share their real-life stories of hope and healing. Cost is $15. Mary Muller, 401-9219
EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRYJunior High Youth Group meets the first and second Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EDGE is open to students in grades 6-8. Visit ckokc.org/edge. Antonio Guzman, 242-4533
FEEDING THE HUNGRYOn the fourth Sunday of each month parishioners cook and serve a nutritious lunch to the poor and homeless at a designated location. Sign-up sheets are located in the atrium the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month. Visit ckokc.org/feed-the-hungry. Angelie and Carlo Sales, 664-7746
FINANCE COMMITTEEThe Finance and Property Committee advises the pastor regarding the management of parish finances and property. Membership is by appointment only. Visit ckokc.org/committees. Fr. Stansberry, 842-1481
FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERSAs a service to our regional food bank and the hungry families around our city, a group of Christ the King parishioners volunteer regularly to make and distribute food. Visit ckokc.org/regional-food-bank. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
FUNERAL DINNERSAs a service to grieving families, our parish provides a dinner immediately following the funeral service. Volunteers are needed to prepare and/or serve the meal. Visit ckokc.org/funeral-meals. Julie Naifeh, 990-3878
GATHER GROUPSGather groups are small groups who gather to study scripture and share their faith. Six-week sessions are held in both fall and spring. Visit ckokc.org/gather. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
GIFT BEARERSIndividuals or families volunteer to bring the offertory gifts to the altar during Mass. Gift bearers sign up as they arrive at Mass at the podium in the church narthex. Visit ckokc.org/gift-bearers. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
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GIRL SCOUTSFun activities and service projects help girls learn about themselves and others while developing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Amy Morrow 568-2272
GREETERSGreeters warmly welcome all who come to Mass and other events at Christ the King. Visit ckokc.org/greeters. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPGriefShare is a support group that meets weekly for thirteen weeks. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey through grief. There are three key parts to your GriefShare experience: encouraging, information-packed videos featuring leading grief recovery experts; small group discussion about the weekly video; and journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics. Cost is $20 for the workbook. Visit ckokc.org/grief-support. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYThe parish coordinates a group of volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build housing for deserving lower-income families in our community. Volunteers must be at least sixteen years old. Visit ckokc.org/habitat-for-humanity.Louis Gasbarra, 259-9120
HEALTH AND WELLNESSADDICTION MINISTRY - A parishioner offers professional knowledge and understanding of addiction and resources to support individuals and families affected by addiction from literature and area 12-Step group meeting schedules to more specific recommendations as needed. All calls are strictly confidential. Visit ckokc.org/health-wellness. Jane Lepak, 842-8142
AA MEETINGS - Christ the King is the meeting site for two AA groups. Arch of Freedom meets on Mondays at 7pm in the Fireplace Room, and the Britton Group meets on Tuesdays at 8pm in LL3.
FLU AND PNEUMONIA SHOTS - The Visiting Nurses Association offers flu shots every fall on one Sunday after the 8am and 10am Masses and on one Monday before the senior adult luncheon. Visit ckokc.org/health-wellness. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
TAI CHI - Tai Chi is light exercise for the well-being of body and mind. Christ the King ministers to the whole person, spirit, mind and body. Become more physically fit by taking part in our exercise classes: Tai Chi-Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Cost is $6/class. Visit ckokc.org/health-wellness. Anna May, instructor 943-9787
YOGA - Beginning vinyasa flow yoga class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $5/class. Visit ckokc.org/health-wellness. Stacey Allen, instructor, 752-1968
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HOT MEALS DELIVERYVolunteers are needed one day a week to help deliver meals to homebound seniors every weekday. The Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program prepares the meals. Visit ckokc.org/hot-meals-delivery. Kathy Arambula, 842-1483
HOME REPAIRS FOR SENIORSVolunteers go into the homes of senior adults to do minor repair and maintenance. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
HOSPITALITY AIDESThe RE office coordinates many events throughout the year involving food and beverages. Hospitality Aides assist in event set-up, hospitality, and clean-up. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRYThis program brings together children and senior adults to enrich the lives of both. Children and seniors exchange cards throughout the year; junior high students write biographies of senior adults as part of the Life Stories project. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
KNIGHTS IN SERVICEKnights in Service is a week-long program of service and education for junior high students of the parish. Parents volunteer to transport and supervise participating students. Visit ckokc.org/knights-in-service. Antonio Guzman, 242-4533
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSThis organization provides men with a vehicle for building up the parish community and family life with an emphasis on family, youth, church, council, and community activities. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal service organization of men, founded under the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Visit ckokc.org/knights-of-columbus. Bill Ross, 655-1187
LADIES OF GRACELadies of Grace is a women’s conference offered by Christ the King. Sessions may be informative, spiritually enriching, or just plain fun, but they all afford participants the opportunity for fellowship and growth. Visit ckokc.org/ladies-of-grace. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
LECTORSHaving prayerfully reflected, lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass. Training is provided. Visit ckokc.org/lectors. Leo Morrison, 842-0012
LUNCH AND LEARNA bi-monthly free luncheon featuring informative speakers on topics that are important to the well-being of our parishioners. Topics included are healthy living, end-of-life issues, aging issues, taxes and programs, etc. Everyone is welcome. Suggestions for competent speakers or beneficial topics are welcome. Watch the bulletin and Essence newsletter for more information. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
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MAILING COMMITTEESVolunteers are needed to help with monthly mailings. Help is needed in stuffing envelopes, affixing address labels and preparing the mailings for the post office. Mailings include issues of the monthly Essence newsletter, the quarterly parish magazine, and other bulk mailings. Kelly Fanning, 242-4516 or Kathy Arambula, 842-1483
MARRIAGE IN HIS IMAGEThis program promotes the enrichment of marriages at all stages. Couples meet the third Saturday of the month for a topic video presentation and small group discussion, then are off for a “Date Night” with their spouse. Nursery is available until 10pm for couples needing child care. Visit ckokc.org/mihi. Toby and Rick Boothe, Betty and Phil Bodman, Sarah and John Jackson, [email protected]
MARRIAGE PREPARATION SPONSORSponsors are active Catholic couples in a strong, valid marriage of at least 15 years, who work with engaged couples as they prepare for the sacrament of marriage to provide a positive encouraging example of healthy married life. Visit ckokc.org/marriage-preparation. Toby and Rick Boothe, 524-9618
MEN’S STUDY GROUPWeekly prayer and discussion breakfasts take place Thursday mornings and begin in the fall. The program is divided into Fall and Spring sessions. Visit ckokc.org/Thursday-morning-mens-group. Deacon Jim Smith, 843-6264
MOMS IN TOUCHMoms in touch meet regularly to pray for the children, staff, and administrators of Christ the King School and other public and private schools. Rhonda Loeffelholz, 721-6813
MONEY COUNTERSThe Money Counters organize the weekend and Holy Day collections, count the donations, and prepare a bank deposit and collection report for the Business Manager. This process helps to ensure the financial integrity of Christ the King Church. People interested in serving will be placed on a substitution list to fill in as needed. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
NEWCOMER WELCOMINGCommittee members make themselves available to new parishioners, warmly welcoming them, and introducing them to the parish. Bette Ann and Ralph DeCardenas, 721-7101
NURSERY AIDESThe nursery provides a warm, safe, and comfortable environment for children, ages six weeks to three years, while their parents attend designated church functions and Masses. Volunteer Nursery Aides are needed to assist paid nursery personnel. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
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PARISH ACTIVITIES BOARDMembers of the board work to build the parish community through activities that bring together parishioners of all ages. The board plans, recruits, and organizes volunteers for various parish celebrations. Patty & Gary Wallace, 751-5417
PARISH COUNCILThe Parish Council is a consultative body which serves in an executive capacity to advise the Pastor regarding the spiritual, social, and educational life of the parish. Members are nominated in spring and elections are held each May. Members serve for a term of three years. Visit ckokc.org/committees. Dana Hill, 514-9624
PARISH LIBRARY - Located in the R.E. OfficeThe church library provides a wide variety of tapes, videos, books, and magazines for parishioners. Cindy Rice, 242-4522
PARISH OFFICE VOLUNTEEROffice Volunteers man the front desk, help with special mail outs, stuffing envelopes, answering phones, and assist with various clerical tasks as needed. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511 or Shirley Miller, 826-3210
PERU MISSIONThe Peru Mission aids the poor of Santisimo Sacramento Parish in Piura, Peru. Twice each year containers are shipped to Peru full of donated building materials, Family-to-Family or Adopt-a-Grandparent boxes, bicycles, medical supplies, etc. Volunteers help deliver donations from the church to the shed, sort items at the shed and load the containers. Summer mission trips are also an opportunity for parishioners to aid the people of Peru. Visit ckokc.org/peru-mission. Beth Graves, 843-6983
PERU MISSION, FAMILY-TO-FAMILY (F2F) AND ADOPT-A-GRANDPARENT (AAG)
For $25.00 a month you can adopt a family in Peru. For $10.00 a month you can adopt an elderly parishioner of Santisimo Sacramento Parish. This also could entail exchanging family information, pictures and sending items to your family or grandparent. Visitckokc.org/peru-mission. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
PRAYER LINEParishioners e-mail, phone or write the parish office to request prayers for their special needs and burdens. The prayer line is then distributed to ministry participants. Visit ckokc.org/prayer-line. Kathy Arambula, 842-1483
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYVolunteers create beautiful prayer shawls for anyone in Christ the King parish who is going through a difficult time, whether grieving, ill, or just needing comfort and reassurance. Projects are finished at home on the knitter’s own schedule. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
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RCIAThe Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults program is designed for people interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith who: have not been baptized and/or come from a non-Christian religious background; are baptized in another Christian tradition but desire membership in the Catholic Church; or wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith but do not necessarily wish to become Catholic. Classes are held each Tuesday evening, beginning after Labor Day and continuing through Easter. Visit ckokc.org/rcia. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHISTVolunteers needed to teach or assist in teaching religious education and Sacramental preparation to our youth. Classes for ages three years through eighth grade meet on Sunday mornings during the school year. Visit ckokc.org/childrens-formation. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
RESPECT LIFEThis group is dedicated to defending the dignity of human life from conception to natural death through participation in activities such as Rose Day at the Capitol. Linda Giachino, 496-0033, seeking co-chair
RETREAT IN DAILY LIFEA seven-month experience designed to lead us more deeply in relationship with God which involves daily prayer, small group meetings and individual spiritual direction, developed by St. Ignatius Loyola. Nancy Vargas, 715-0283, and Danna Schweitzer, 263-4472
ROSARY MAKING GROUPVolunteers from Christ the King Parish meet monthly to string rosaries, promote devotion to the Blessed Mother and encourage recitation of the Rosary. Lori Fitzgerald, 848-5223, Betsy O’Hara, 752-9133
SACRISTY CLEANERS CHURCH CARE/ALTAR NEEDSVolunteers clean the church, dusting the sanctuary, cleaning the holy water fonts, and tidying the sacristy. They meet each week for about an hour on either Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings. Visit ckokc.org/church-cleaning. Kathy Arambula, 842-1483
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES GAME DAYSSenior adults meet to play dominoes on Wednesday mornings in the Parish Center Atrium. Visit ckokc.org/senior-adults Pam Cullen, 842-1483
SENIOR ADULTS MONTHLY LUNCHEONSA monthly pot-luck luncheon for senior adults, sometimes featuring special entertainment or activity. Volunteers help prepare and serve food and facilitate activities during our monthly luncheons. Drivers are also needed to bring homebound parishioners to the church. Visit ckokc.org/senior-adults. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
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SEWING MINISTRYMembers of the parish repair vestments, altar cloths, runners, banners, and sew baptismal garments for the infants who are baptized at Christ the King. Loy Bowman, 848-7699
SINGLES MINISTRYSingle adults of the parish come together for social activies. Diana Metivier-Penn, 823-8108
ST. ANNE’S SOCIETYMothers of infants and young children meet the third Tuesday of each month for service, prayer and social activities. Visit ckokc.org/st-annes-society. Hannah Connelly and Lauren Creevey, [email protected]
ST. LAWRENCE MINISTRYMembers assist people in our parish area who are in need of emergency assistance with food, clothing, furniture, utility bills, rent, etc. Members meet twice a month for prayer and consultation regarding the requests for assistance. Visit ckokc.org/st-lawrence-ministry. Tom Stewart, 751-8942
ST. MARTIN OF TOURS JAIL MINISTRYSupports the spiritual well-being of the inmates, guards and staff at the Oklahoma County Jail through prayer, visits, donations of paperback books and Bible study materials, and Christmas cookie distribution. Visit ckokc.org/jail-ministry. Sally Riesenberg, 990-8482 or Jim Smith, 843-6264
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEEThis committee strives to make stewardship a way of life at Christ the King Church. They initiate educational programs and organize the annual Stewardship Renewal, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and New Family Welcome Party. Visit ckokc.org/committees. Sue Ryan, 630-7353
SUNDAY BOOK STUDYThe group alternates between books of contemporary interest and classics, usually studying each book over the course of several weeks. They meet on Sunday mornings between Masses. Visit ckokc.org/Sunday-book-study. Jill Moore, 470-4255
TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORSDrivers are needed to transport seniors to monthly SAM luncheons, Mass, appointments, and other parish functions. Visit ckokc.org/senior-adults. Pam Cullen, 842-1483
TUTOR MINISTRYDuring the school year, volunteers tutor and mentor grade school students at Andrew Johnson elementary on a weekly basis. Visit ckokc.org/tutors. Leo Morrison, 842-0012
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USHERSUshers provide assistance to the Celebrant and congregation before, during, and after all Masses, including taking up collections, counting the congregation, and distributing the weekly bulletins. Visit ckokc.org/ushers. Corey Edwards, 833-5423
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLVBS is a week of fun, learning about God and Scripture for children ages four years through fourth grade. Visit ckokc.org/vbs. Jenni Butch, 843-4766
VOCATIONSAnyone discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life or wishing to learn more about vocations should contact Fr. Rick Stansberry for a personal meeting. Visit ckokc.org/ordination. Parish Office, 842-1481
VOCATIONS TRAVELLING PRAYER CHALICEVolunteers sign up to take the travelling prayer chalice home and place it in a prominent location in their home, praying around it for vocations each day of the week. The chalice is picked up after the weekend Masses and returned to the sacristy the next weekend. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
VOTIVE CANDLESThe votive candles in the church are a source of hope and consolation for many of our parishioners. So that candles are always available they are changed by volunteers every Tuesday and Friday. Visit ckokc.org/votive-candles. Jayne Clarke, 242-4511
WOMEN’S PRAYER BREAKFASTAttendees gather for monthly breakfast, prayer, and fellowship. A guest speaker each month presents a topic on spirituality and faith formation or events relevant to Christ the King Church. Visit ckokc.org/womens-prayer-breakfast. Mary Price, 843-1362
YOUTH MINISTRY PARENT CHAPERONESParental participation and support are vital components of an active and successful youth ministry, both to satisfy Safe Environment requirements and to broaden the activities, events and service opportunities for parish youth. Visit ckokc.org/youth. Antonio Guzman, 242-4533