CTK for Life
As the USCCB states, “The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation [for] all the principles of our social teaching.” In promoting the dignity of the human person, this ministry seeks to prayerfully and financially support the women and their families who choose life. We have financially supported various organizations that serve young mothers and their babies and continue to grow as a beacon of hope for those in our community and to promote the dignity of all human beings.
For more information, please contact Jen McHugh-Barker.
The Christmas Giving Tree
This ministry has modified its giving methodology since partnering with the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center. Emphasizing the dignity of the individual, we now load our tree with tags for gift cards. Rather than simply supplying the Neighbors with bags of pre-wrapped gifts, by giving a gift card to a local store, we empower the Neighbors to make purchases based on their family needs. The Giving Tree can be found in the vestibule from the first week of Advent through the third week of December.
For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
Hospitality
The hospitality ministry takes pride in providing the culinary arts for parish events. We are responsible for decor and table design, food layout, and bartending during select events like parish-wide meetings and celebrations after Sunday Mass. Our goal is to make these events a welcoming, joyous, and nourishing experience for parishioners and visitors alike.
For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
Knit, Crochet, Pray
Our members provide prayer shawls for anyone in need of extra comfort. Since 2023 has provided over 400 comfort pieces to local organizations which included a cancer treatment center, food pantry and the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Center. Items include, scarves, hats, sweaters, lap blankets, and shawls. The parish supplies the yarn and crochet and knitting classes are available. The ministry meets in parish office twice a month to share prayers, patterns, and ideas for continued outreach.
For more information on this ministry, or to obtain a prayer shawl, please contact the Parish Office.
Parish Nurses
The Health Ministry is composed of retired and active healthcare professionals who offer valuable services to all of our parishioners. Some highlights include organizing CPR training classes, providing blood pressure readings after Masses, and organizing health presentations.
If you are a healthcare professional who would like to assist with this ministry, please contact the Parish Office.
Remembering the Innocent
Our mission is to offer an opportunity of remembering and healing to those who have suffered the loss of a child in utero, infancy or early childhood. If you know anyone who has suffered such a loss, please encourage them to attend.
We invite you to consider your intentions, as they relate to the ministry’s purpose, of remembering and healing. Write down the name of your loved one; in utero, infancy or in early childhood, and place it into the receptacle in the lobby.
For more information, please contact the Parish Office.
Rosary Ministry
- Making ministry – Each baby baptized at CTK receives a handmade rosary from this ministry. The ministry also provides rosaries to our First Communicants as well as local organizations. For more information, please contact the office.
- Prayer Line ministry – For all in need of prayers and spiritual support. To request prayers or join this ministry to pray, please contact the office.
Saint Vincent dePaul Society
Saint Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is a parish outreach program that is part of a world-wide society that reaches out with compassion to those in financial need. The Christ the King chapter follows the universal SVdP mission ‘to be a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships and service to people in need.’ With the monetary donations we receive, we give aid to those in the community who need temporary assistance; rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, car and medical payments.
New members welcome, please contact George Hutchinson for more information on this ministry, or click here to be redirected to the SVdP website.
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Sweet Blessings
Sweet Blessings delivers home-baked goods to sick, elderly, and home-bound parishioners. We believe that small gestures, done in Christ’s name, make a big difference. When we hear of a need, we coordinate with the Parish Office and respond with care. Through the kindness and generosity of our bakers and delivery volunteers, we work to comfort fellow parishioners.
This ministry also serves with the Hospitality Ministry and provides homemade confections for all parish-wide events.
Contact Cheryl Judge to join this ministry or add someone to our recipient list.
