Author: Cort Hrivnak

Blaze friends and leaders gather for a photo out on the church plaza. At Blaze, a ministry for middle school girls, we tackle the difference between the lies the world tells us and the truth of God’s word. Utilizing John chapter 15 at a recent meeting, we delved into what true friendship looks like. While… Continue reading True Friendship

Jim and Mariann Gilbride, photo taken at our 2024 Celebration of Marriage Embracing an attitude of gratitude for what we have received from God’s bounty opens us to knowing that our gifts are meant to be shared. Depending on the situation, your gift of time, talent, or treasure may have powerful and life-altering effects for… Continue reading The Value of Giving

Rich and Carol Purcell (on each end), pictured with CRKS students and S. Mary, SSJ after filling four cars with CTK donations benefiting the SSJNC.   Since the launch of our partnership with the SSJNC, the involvement of our parishioners, ministries, and the school community has been nothing short of inspirational. The Center is deeply… Continue reading A Team Effort

Josh and Diana Eckert pictured with their children, Elizabeth and Thomas after Christmas Mass at CTK. It’s early Sunday morning, and Josh and I wake up to our daughter Elizabeth, who exclaims, “Yay! It’s Family Mass day! I can’t wait to sing in the choir with my friends!” Our preschooler, Thomas, chimes in, “And I… Continue reading Song, Laughter, and Community

Will you commit to sitting before the Lord in our Adoration Chapel? Do you find yourself more stressed than usual?  Are anxious thoughts creeping in during your daily tasks or while engaged in activities that usually bring you happiness?  Challenging times come to all of us, and while we may be unable to control the… Continue reading Prayerful Action

John and Merri Votta speaking last year at the Mass of the Celebration of Marriage.  Merri is a member of our Bereavement Ministry. Considerable time and energy go into preparing couples for the vocation of married life. Before completing the Sacrament of Marriage at Christ the King, engaged couples participate in an off-campus Pre-Cana workshop,… Continue reading Hope for All Generations

Kathleen Dunn, top left and Cheryl Judge, top right, are photographed with two of their students from the Neighborhood Center.  It has been one year since I assumed the role of Director of Stewardship at CTK. I want to take the opportunity to share some insights that I have learned along the way and the… Continue reading The Spirituality of Stewardship

This year’s theme reflects the them of the Jubilee Year, “Pilgrims of Hope.”  It calls us to walk together bringing hope to others. Through the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we support those in need throughout the six counties of the Diocese of Camden.  Your gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal Provides: Social, Community and Health Care… Continue reading 2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal