Author: Cort Hrivnak

Almost one hundred people attended in person, and sixteen live-streamed last week’s Town Hall to hear Father Jon’s State of the Parish Address. The address highlighted building community, local mission, and capital projects. As Dorothy Day once said, “We have all known the long loneliness, and we have all learned that the only solution is… Continue reading Parish Town Hall Update

Since 2021, the parishioners of Christ the King have generously donated over $6,700 to support young parents in Camden and the South Jersey region. Through the successful YoungLives annual baby bottle campaign, young moms can attend summer camp with their babies, receive a much-needed supply of diapers and wipes, and participate in monthly Bible study.… Continue reading Respect Life Ministry

On April 11, members of our “Young at Heart” ministry took a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann. Scheduled originally for March 2020, Jannet Zanger and her core team were pleased to organize this opportunity available to the ministry. Before embarking on the short trip to Philadelphia, the attendees said the Pilgrim’s… Continue reading Young at Heart

Our parish has a history of serving and financially supporting several other churches and local charities. Often these outreach ministries were led by parishioners who had a special connection to the charities, though they did their work in the name of, and with the support of, Christ the King Church. This “laissez faire” approach promised… Continue reading Pastor’s Page – SSJ Neighborhood Center Part II

Our parish has a history of serving and financially supporting several other churches and local charities. Often these outreach ministries were led by parishioners who had a special connection to the charities, though they did their work in the name of, and with the support of, Christ the King Church. This “laissez faire” approach promised… Continue reading Pastor’s Page – SSJ Neighborhood Center

April 28th, 2024 (Sunday)Eucharistic Revival Presentation & Lunch Come listen to Fr. Jon Thomas, the Pastor at Christ the King Church, speak about the Eucharistic Revival. He will share with us why the Eucharist is important. Also, he will discuss the study of Eucharistic prayers. Fr. Jon’s presentation will take place in Morgan Hall at… Continue reading Mary Undoer of Knots

Never miss a meeting at which they’re assigning work. And never suggest a new ministry to a priest. In both cases, you’ll end up with more responsibility than you expected. In summer 2020, Chris Coelho pitched a social justice speaker series for Sunday Mass. In fall 2020, he became the chair of our new social… Continue reading Pastor’s Page – Social Justice Speaker Series

Christ is risen! Christ is truly risen! This Sunday is the final day of the Easter octave, the eightday period that extends the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. Of course the 50-day Easter season, which ends on Pentecost on May 19, extends it even further. The beautifultruth of the Resurrection resounds on each of… Continue reading Pastor’s Pages – Christ is Risen!

Do you breathe a sigh of relief when you enter your hotel room after a hurried journey of Ubers and flights? You drop your luggage, then your body, laying on a bed perhaps for the first time in 24 hours. Or, if you’re traveling for vacation, maybe you wait until you make it to the… Continue reading Pastor’s Page – Happy Easter!

What’s your least favorite week of the year? Unless you’re an accountant (the week before April 15 or the last week of your fiscal year), I’d bet your answer is the same as mine: the week before Christmas. I don’t mean to say Christmas is anyone’s least favorite holiday. I’m only saying that our culture… Continue reading Pastor’s Page – Holy Week Schedule