We are extremely excited
to launch our new website. PLEASE GO TO OUR NEW WEB SITE. THANKS. Our new web address
is www.ckokc.org
The Religious Education Department has its own web page. Check it out here.
If you want to find the document Fr. Ross referred to in his homily last Sunday, click here. The section where the Pope speaks about the "authenticity" of our celebration of the Eucharist is Number 28. It's worth a careful reading.
Joe Cory has put together a great video of the using photos of the actual Stations of the Cross pictures in Blessed Sacrament (Santisimo Sacramento) in Peru. Check it out!!
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The Senior Adult Ministries office publishes the Essence newsletter monthly. It contains
items of interest to our senior adults, including upcoming events, highlights of recent
activities, and an occasional biographical sketch of one of our senior adults.
For copies of Essence, please download a pdf version by clicking
below:
July
2006
June
2006
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The monthly newsletter is mailed directly to every registered parishioner each month
and includes a more in-depth look into selected items of parish life. It usually includes
such items as a letter from the pastor, articles about parish ministries and those
who serve in them, educational articles about the Catholic faith, and highlights regarding
upcoming events.
To download a pdf version, click on one of the links below.
April
2007
March
2007
February
2007
January
2007
December
2006
November
2006
October
2006
September
2006
August
2006
July
2006
June
2006
May
2006
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The weekly bulletin is available at church after all the weekend Masses and contains
items of interest and notices upcoming events. It also includes the weekly Mass schedule
(and intentions), the weekly calendar, Mass attendance and weekly offertory report,
and Building Fund report.
Available weekly bulletins:
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The Finance Board advises the pastor regarding the management of parish finances and
property, reviews and oversees the annual parish audit done by an outside accounting
firm, and advises the pastor and business manager regarding the maintenance and improvement
of the parish buildings and grounds.
For your interest we have included the following financial documents for you to review.
To view these reporst, click on the links below, and they should open in the format
specified in parentheses. You may wish to print them from the application, if they
are too small to read on your screen.
Annual
Independent Audit
Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 2005
Quarterly
Parish Report
Fiscal
Quarter Ending September 30, 2006
Fiscal
Quarter Ending June 30, 2006
Parish
Budget Summary
Budget
Fiscal Year 2006-07
Budget
Fiscal Year 2005-06
The Parish Council assists the pastor with the business and financial affairs of the
parish, as well as spiritual, social, and educational matters.
Meeting Notes
March
2006
February
2006
January 2006 (No Meeting, Servant Leadership
Workshop)
December
2005
November
2005
October 2005 (No Minutes available
at this time.)
September
2005
August
2005
July 2005 (No Meeting)
June 2005 (No Minutes available at this time.)
May
2005
April
2005
March
2005
February
2005
January
2005
Christ the King Parish Council 05-06 Roster
Officers
Chair
Jim Smith (Dori)
e-mail: smithjd9@swbell.net
Vice-Chair
Rick Boothe (Toby)
Work email: Richard_Boothe@ssmhc.com
Home email: Richard3192@cox.net
Secretary
Karen Kreger
e-mail: kakreger@prodigy.net
Members
Richard Amend (Cecilia)
e-mail: richard@christthekingokc.com
Stephen Archer
email: jsarchokc@cox.net
Susan Ross Brown (Randy)
email: seross1@cox.net
Stephen Cooper (Annamarie)
email: stevec@coopermed.com
Patrick Cullen (Pam)
e-mail: patrick@christthekingokc.com
Ed Heinen (Lisa)
Home e-mail: ed.heinen@sbcglobal.net
e-mail: Ed.Heinen@integris-health.com
John Hobbs (Jacqueline)
Work email: jhobbs@ou.edu
Home email: jhndsmc@cox.net
Marianna Johnson
e-mail: mookie13089@swbell.net
Sally Riesenberg (David)
e-mail: SallyRiesenberg@hotmail.com
Fr. Joseph R. Ross
e-mail: jross1945@aol.com
also: jross@christthekingokc.com
Ansley Shewmaker
e-mail: ars7654@hotmail.com
Patty Wallace (Gary)
e-mail: GaryWWallace@msn.com
Special care of the altar furnishings and candle holders is done by volunteers each
Saturday morning.
Please contact Carol Lindsay for more information on getting involved with this program
by calling. 751-0585. 
Volunteers launder the altar linens (corporals, hand towels, etc.) used at Mass each
week.
Please contact Marguerite Weinmann for more information on getting involved with this
program by calling, 720-1401. 
Funeral dinners are provided by the parish for families who wish to have them in the
Parish Center.
Please contact Mary Morrissey for more information on getting involved with this program
by calling. 843-5852. 
Baptismal Garments for infants are made by our volunteer sewing committee.
Please contact Loy Bowman for more information on getting involved with this program
by calling, 848-7699. 
The votive candle array in the church is maintained on a weekly basis. Used
candles are replace with new ones, and other related supplies are maintained.
The candles are ordered by the Parish Office, seasonally.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information on getting involved
with this program by calling, 842-1481.
Peru: Familiy to Family
Pope John Paul II has asked every parish in the United States to adopt a mission in
Latin America. We have one! Santisimo Sacramento Parish in Piura, Peru.
FAMILY TO FAMILY is a program for people in our parish (and/or St. John's)
to adopt a family in an extremely poor area of Peru. We send them funds for basic
needs; they send us their gratitude, love and prayers. To adopt a family, contact
Judy in the parish office, 842-1481.
MISSION GROUPS: A number of groups from St. John's and Christ the King visit
Peru every year. Some groups go for medical purposes, others work on education or
building projects. All come home with a much greater love for God and all of His people.
St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Vincent De Paul Society helps people who are in need of emergency assistance
with food, clothing, furniture, utility bills, rent, etc. Members meet regularly in
"conferences" for prayer and consultation regarding the requests for assistance.
Feeding the Homeless
The Feeding The Homeless Program is on the fourth Sunday of each month. Parishioners
cook and serve a nutritious lunch to the poor and homeless at a designated location.
Signups are located in the atrium the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Click
Here to download our Homeless Program Recipes.
Blood Drive
The Oklahoma Blood Institute visits three times a year providing an opportunity for
parishioners to donate blood.
North Highlands Project
North Highlands is a depressed area in our parish boundary. To volunteer for this
ministry, please contact Leo Morrison, 842-0012.
THE SCHOOL: We give a great deal of support to the teachers who have a very
difficult job. Our tutors meet one on one with children and help Them with their reading
or math.
MUSTARD SEED CORPORATION is a non profit group that works in the North Highlands
area to help home owners repair their homes etc.
SHILOH CAMP is a lovely camp for underprivileged kids. Some of these kids are
from North Highlands. At this camp the kids can swim, ride horses, climb the ropes
course and find a whole new joy in life, all in the name of Jesus.
Door to Door Evangelization
"Go, therefore and teach all nations." Jesus asks us to reach out to others.
The Evangelization Team looks for ways to invite people to our church. Most importantly
the Team wants to invite inactive Catholics to join our community in worship and in
our service to the poor. Anyone interested in this ministry, please call the parish
office at 405-842-1481.
Re-membering the Church Evangelization
This is a short course in Faith for people who want to return to the Church. This
is set up for anytime that is convenient for the returnee. Anyone interested in this
ministry, please call the parish office at 405-842-1481.
Re-Membering team members: Spinner Platt, Claudine Holman, Ben Wright and Linda
Giachino.
Elizabeth Ministry
The Elizabeth Ministry affirms, supports, encourages, and assists women in response
to their needs during child rearing years.
For Liturgical Ministers Schedules, select the month below.
November
2006 October
2006
The choir program at Christ the King provides the opportunity for young and old to
sing and/or play an instrument in a group as a from of prayer during the Masses.
The Adult Choir is open to anyone ages 18 and older. This choir rehearses at 7:00
pm on Wednesday evenings in the Choir Room, Lower Level 8 of the Parish Center.
For more information on this, or any of the other choirs except the Contemporary Ensemble,
contact Edwin Day, Director of Music, 848-8397.
The choir program at Christ the King provides the opportunity for young and old to
sing and/or play an instrument in a group as a from of prayer during the 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Mass. Rehearsals are held on Sunday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the
Choir Room, Lower Level 8 of the Parish Center, and resume in the church from 10:30-11:15
a.m.
While the Contemporary ensemble is open to anyone 14 or older who is able to sing
or play an instrument, instrumentalists must audition in advance of coming to rehearsal
by appointment. Contact Patrick Cullen at 242-4512 to schedule audition
appointments or for additional information.
The choir program at Christ the King provides the opportunity for young and old to
sing and/or play an instrument in a group as a from of prayer during the Masses.
The Children's Choir is open to children from 2nd through 5th grade. This choir's
rehearsals are sacked;ed as needed. Check the bulletin for upcoming rehearsals,
or contact Edwin Day. 
The choir program at Christ the King provides the opportunity for young and old to
sing and/or play an instrument in a group as a from of prayer during the Masses.
The Handbell choir is open to anyone ages 14 and older. The ability to read music
well is a must. This choir rehearses at 6:00 pm on Wednesday evenings in the church.
Contact Edwin Day.
Altar Servers assist the Sacristan in preparing for Mass and the celebrant during
Mass. For training call the Parish Office, 842-1481.
Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors to all Masses, as well as, distribute music
sheets to those who need it for the masses. 
Lectors participate in the liturgy of the Word during Mass, having prayerfully prepared
to proclaim the Word of God. 
Individuals or families volunteer to bring the offertory gifts to the altar during
Mass. 
Individuals volunteer to assist those who need transportation to and from Masses and
other church related functions. 
Individuals volunteer to serve coffee and donuts to parishioners following the weekly
Masses. 
Individuals volunteer to take care of children, ages six weeks to three years, for
parishioners while they attend designated church functions and Masses. 
Volunteers conduct a children's liturgy by sharing the reading of the Word during
all of the Masses. 
Special ministers of the Eucharist are members of the laity appointed by the Archbishop
to serve in their own parishes. Appointments are for three years at a time and authorize
the giving of the Eucharist both at Mass and to the sick and shut-ins.
Guidelines for Special Ministers of the Eucharist
1. Dress: Appropriate Sunday attire. When assisting at Sunday Mass there is a cross
you may wear around your neck. It is available in the sacristy when you sign in.
2. The Special Minister of the Eucharist listed first on the schedule for any particular
Mass is responsible for:
a) making certain that the KEY is in the tabernacle before Mass and that it is returned
to the proper place in the sacristy after Communion;
b) making certain there are sufficient ministers for that Mass, or making adjustments
if there are so many priests or deacons that one or more Eucharistic Ministers is
not needed; and
c) making sure all the purifications are completed after Communion.
3. All special ministers scheduled for a particular Mass need to arrive at least ten
minutes before Mass begins to sign in on the list in the sacristy. Ministers are asked
to sit in front pews on the north side of the church.
4. Special Ministers of the Eucharist enter the sanctuary at the Lamb of God and stand
at the bottom of the altar step either on the north or the south side of the first
step up, facing the altar. (note changes: do not climb the steps to the altar level.
Do not go to the tabernacle. Use the passageway behind the altar if necessary, rather
than passing in front of the altar.) Those designated to be ministers of the Bread
should choose a position near the west end of these two lines.
After the priest says "This is the Lamb of God..." and when he consumes consecrated
bread and wine, special ministers ascend the steps to their customary positions, bread
ministers in the center, and cup ministers to the sides.
The priest (or deacon) will give the Body of Christ and the Blood of Christ to each
minister, and then will give the sacred vessels to each. Each minister may proceed
to a communion station as the vessel (whether ciborium or cup) is accepted. Remember
to receive the sacred vessel with both hands. Ministers should remember to give communion
to the servers (and perhaps the musicians) before proceeding to give communion to
the congregation.
5. During communion, if a Minister of the Bread runs out of hosts, that minister may
proceed to the tabernacle and obtain more hosts, in this way: Open the tabernacle.
If there are two ciboria with hosts present, leave your empty ciborium on the small
altar and take one of the ones with hosts. If only one ciborium with hosts is found,
pour some into your own ciborium and proceed back to your station. Genuflect to the
open tabernacle before closing it.
6. Ministers of the bread place their ciboria on the altar after Communion is distributed.
Those taking Communion to the sick assemble immediately in a semi-circle behind the
presiding priest along with the ministers of the bread. The priest will distribute
the hosts for the sick and offer a brief prayer of blessing to the ministers to the
sick, and they depart. After the remaining hosts are consolidated into one or two
ciboria, one or two Ministers of the Bread take these to the tabernacle.
7. Ministers of the cup go directly to the sacristy after Communion and consume the
remains of the chalice. (If taking Communion to the sick, then return immediately
to the altar and receive the needed hosts for the sick, then return to the sacristy.)
Ministers of the cup purify the cups by adding a little water, consuming the water,
and then washing and drying the cups with the purificators. Leave the purified cups
on the cabinet by the sink so that they can be put out for the next Mass. Never pour
the consecrated wine down the sacrarium.
8. Ministers of the Bread, after hosts are distributed for the sick, take any empty
bread vessels (ciboria), whether they are near the tabernacle, on the altar, or on
the servers' table, to the sacristy for purification. The chalice and wine vessel
are also to be purified. A server will bring those to the sacristy.
9. Returning to the Congregation: We want to do all we can to be motionless and quiet
during the short period of silent prayer and meditation after the altar is cleared.
The priest and congregation will sit for this period. Because both cup ministers and
bread ministers are involved in purifying the sacred vessels, it is unlikely that
any will be able to make their way back to their pews before this time begins, and
we do not wish you to be moving during it. So, the most respectful time to return
to your place is most likely going to be after the final blessing. If a song is sung
after communion, it may be possible to return while it is being sung. Please do not
move during the silent meditation.
10. Taking Communion to the sick. Try to go as soon as possible after Mass. If you
find that you do not need all the hosts that day, consume the extras rather than saving
them at home or in the car.
11. Special Ministers of the Eucharist are designated for service only in their own
parishes. They do not delegate their authority to distribute the Eucharist. The Archbishop,
and for specific occasions the Pastor, are the only ones authorized to appoint Special
Ministers.
Revised October 3, 2003
Serving Funeral Masses
What is different about serving a funeral compared to Sunday Mass?
Funerals are like Sunday Masses except:
1. No candles are carried by the acolytes in procession. No Gospel procession.
2. At the beginning the casket is brought to entrance of the church (near the back
pews).The crossbearer and two servers are behind the priest as he receives the body
into the church with a greeting, sprinkling with holy water, and placing the pall
(large white covering). One acolyte has the holy water ready to hand to the priest.
The other holds the hymnal, marking the place of the opening song. The crossbearer
in the center. Crossbearer: be sure you know where to stand.
3. After the homily, the altar is set up by the two acolytes in the usual way. The
crossbearer does not wait to go back to the vestibule for the gifts, because there
is no collection to wait for. The crossbearer therefore goes back to the vestibule
while the altar is being set up, and usually family members follow the crossbearer
so that they can bring up the gifts.
4. After communion, the acolyte sitting at the priest's right hand goes to the sacristy
to be ready to return with the censor and incense. The acolyte at the priest's left
brings up the book for the prayer after communion. (Note: sometimes a member of the
deceased's family speaks first). The crossbearer does not assist with the book, because
he or she must be ready to proceed to the far side of the casket at the priest's signal.
5. What happened at the beginning of Mass was a welcoming of the body to the church.
At the end what happens is a farewell. Now incense is used instead of holy water.
So, after communion, and after a family member has spoken, and after the post-communion
prayer, the crossbearer proceeds to the far side of the casket and turns back facing
he casket (and the altar). One acolyte brings out the censor and incense and follows
the priest on his right. . The other walks along with the priest on his left. The
farewell is accomplished with prayer, song, and incense. When it is concluded the
priest signals to the acolytes to catch up with the crossbearer, who turns and leads
everyone out of church.
Note: A special effort should be made to look presentable while serving funerals.
Make sure your alb comes down to your ankles. It would be best to wear dress shoes
rather than tennis shoes. People are dressed up at funerals out of respect for the
deceased.
Second Note: Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the funeral is to
begin, so that you can be dressed, have the candles lit, and be ready to go at least
ten minutes before we are to begin. The priest has to be concerned primarily about
the family and sometimes about guest priests, and should not have to wonder if the
servers have arrived or know what to do.
Note to the crossbearer: Make sure you know exactly where to stand for the
ceremonies of welcome and of farewell. If you are not sure come early so that you
can ask the priest well in advance.
Are there any variations to this plan?
Sometimes the body is welcomed to the church for a vigil the night before. In that
case it will be welcomed at that time, and will already be up near the front of the
pews for the funeral.
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
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| PARISH FACILITY | CLEANING FEE |
DAILY RENTAL FEE (Non-Contributing or New Parishioners) |
| Parish Atrium | $125.00 or $300.00 | $200.00 |
| Formal Meeting Rooms | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| School Cafeteria | $75.00 | $50.00 |
| Gym | $75.00 | $50.00 |
| Church | no cleaning fee | no rental fee |
| AREA/FACILITY | CAPACITY | AVAILABILITY RESTRICTIONS* |
Church | 600 | Sacramental/Liturgical Events |
Atrium | 320 | |
East Sitting Area | 8-9 | |
West Sitting Area | 8-9 | |
Formal Meeting Space | 100 | |
East | 50 | |
Center | 50 | |
West (Fireplace) | 10 | Fixed Set-up (furniture may not be moved) |
Caterer’s Kitchen | ||
Board Room | 12 | Fixed Set-up |
Small Conference Room |
Richard W. Amend
Director of Senior Adult Ministry
Richard has been the Director of Senior Adult Ministry for Christ the King Parish
since August, 1981. His responsibilities entail overseeing all senior adult ministry
programs and coordinators including: Daybreak, Friendship & Birthday Card Ministry,
eSsenCe Newsletter & Monthly Calendars, Grief Support Groups, Home Delivered Meals,
Home Maintenance, Intergenerational Programs, Knights of Columbus, Luncheons, Parish
Health Ministry, Rosary Making, Share Food Program, Special Trips, Transportation,
and Volunteer Respite Programs. He is a member of the C.K. Parish Council, Social
Ministry Council, Christian Formation Council, and Knights of Columbus Officer. His
office number is 842-1483.
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Richard W. Amend was born in Oklahoma City, raised at Our Lady's Cathedral, holds
a Bachelors Degree in Education, a Masters Degree in Adult Education, Emphasis in
Gerontology. He is co-founder of the Daybreak Program with Greystone Presbyterian
Church and founder of Centenarian Club of Oklahoma.
Pam Cullen
Administrative Assistant of Senior Adult Ministry
Pam has been the Administrative Assistant of Senior Adult Ministry for Christ the
King Parish since August of 1996. Her responsibilities include the Prayer Line Ministry,
formatting and editing the parish newsletter and the eSsence Newsletter & calendar.
She is in charge of the Intergenerational Parish Star Ministry and nursing home student
posters. Pam and Richard together have published the Life Story Book annually for
ten years. She also helps out with other miscellaneous parish needs when needed. Her
office number is 842-1483.
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Pam is married with four children and has attended Christ the King Church for 18 years.
She converted to Catholicism when she and her husband, Patrick, married. Before she
began working here, Pam was an at home mom for several years. Prior to having children,
she worked at Liberty National Bank for ten years.
Patrick Cullen
Business Manager
Patrick has been the Business Manager for Christ the King Parish since July, 1985.
His responsibilities include - but are not limited to - (1) financial accounting and
the parish budget, (2) building and grounds maintenance, repair, and improvements,
and (3) personnel administration. Also included is the "care and feeding" of the various
computer, telephone, security, and sound systems used by the parish. If you don't
find it in some other parish employee's job description, it's in his. He is a member
of the CK Parish Council, Finance Board, Liturgy Board, and Stewardship Committee.
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Patrick was born in Oklahoma City, raised at St. Patrick's Parish, educated in a number
of secondary and tertiary Catholic institutions, and holds an undergraduate degree
in business and a graduate degree in liberal studies. He has had previous careers
in homebuilding and as a professional musician. He currently directs the Contemporary
Music Group which serves the 11:30am Sunday Mass.
Edwin P. Day
Music Director/Organist
Edwin is the principal organi st of the parish, and he is responsible for the liturgical
music programs at Christ the King consisting of a children's choir, an adult choir,
a handbell choir and a contemporary ensemble. If you are interested in the contemporary
ensemble contact Patrick Cullen who is the director for that group. If you are interested
in any of the other choirs contact Edwin at the church.
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Edwin P. Day has been Organist-Director of Music at Christ the King since July of
2001. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree both in Organ
Performance and Church Music. Edwin has held similar positions in Muskogee and in
Tulsa at St. Bernard of Clairvaux parish where he was immediately before coming to
Christ the King.
Kelly F. Fanning
Parish Secretary
Kelly has been parish secretary since May of 1997. Contact Kelly regarding the Sunday
bulletin, Mass requests, baptisms, weddings, funerals, scheduling the facility for
meetings or receptions, liturgical minister schedules and needs for material assistance.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature from the University of Dallas and came
to Christ the King after several years as a legal secretary.
Willy Fontanez Jr.
Director of Youth Ministries
The Director of Youth Ministries provides vision and coordination for the parish's
efforts in ministry to young people from 6th through 12th grades. This includes high
school and middle school sessions, and monthly activities. Director of Youth
Ministries coordinates Wednesday night Youth Café, Service projects, Monday morning
prayer group, Domestic mission trips, Youth conferences, retreats, intergenerational
activities. He works closely with the principal of Christ the King Catholic
School and the Christ the King Church DRE to facilitate faith formation along with
religious education. He actively pursues relationships with Catholic and Public
schools within the Parish borders. Involved with Archdiocesan
groups and other local youth organizations.
Willy, a proud father of two, was born in New Orleans, La. and grew up in Slidell,
La. He is a veteran of the United States Army Chaplain Corps. He attended
Avila College (University) and MCC of Kansas City, MO. He holds numerous certifications
in the area of family crisis intervention. He founded and still operates Willy
Putty Ministries in his spare time. He is currently working toward his degree in Pastoral
Ministries. For a complete bio visit www.willyputty.com
Judy Haag
Financial Secretary
Responsibilities include reconciliation of general offertory, endowments, BCK, Debt
Reduction, memorials and any other money contributed to the church. Also, is responsible
at the parish level for the Women's Guild, RENEW, Peru Mission, the Family-to-Family
program, Stewardship, Welcoming Committee, Registration of new parishioners, parish
directories, update of addresses & phone numbers on the Parish System. Also, responsible
for Eucharistic Ministers, training, homebound communion and sacramental records.
Judy has been a member of Christ the King Parish since the early 80's and has worked
in the office since June of 2001.
Cindy Rice
Assistant to the Religious Education Director
Cindy has been working in the Religious Education Office since September 1981. She
has been a parishioner for more than 35 years. Her responsibilities vary from scheduling
Children's Church Leaders, Eucharistic Greeters and Van Drivers to recording Sacraments
for the youth. She utilizes her secretarial skills for the R.E. classes, Vacation
Bible School and all other programs associated with Religious Education.
From the very beginning of her career at Christ the King, Cindy has been involved
with the organizing of the two major Share and Care Senior Citizen luncheons held
annually. She also oversees certain aspects of the church atrium catering kitchen
and various church receptions. Her volunteer jobs at the church include past member
of the Parish Council, PTO Board, bell choir and adult choir. She presently is a lector.
Cindy may be contacted at 843-4766 or by email.
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Tommy Cordova
Director of Religious Education
Tommy and his wife Anna were both born and raised in Nacogdoches, Texas. They have
a daughter Sydney and are expecting their second child this December. Tommy graduated
from Nacogdoches High School in 1987 and received his B.A. from Stephen F. Austin
State University in 2000 and is currently working on his M.A. in Religious Education
from the University of Dallas. Tommy began his career in ministry in 1998 as Director
of Youth Ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches, TX. In 2000 he was
appointed as Director of Religious Education at Sacred Heart. Tommy left Sacred Heart
in the fall of 2004 to work in his family’s construction business. After much prayer
and searching he decided to leave the family business and return to full-time ministry.
In October 2006 Tommy was named Director of Religious Education at Christ the King.
In his tenure Tommy hopes to transform the religious education program and make it
the best RE program in Oklahoma. He can be reached at 843.4766.
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Bernarda Sharkey
For those who are interested in learning more about the Church, those who wish to
join or adult Catholics who have not been confirmed, the person to contact is Bernarda
Sharkey. She can be reached at 842-1481 #137. The inquiry sessions held over the academic
year are known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Parishioners who
know someone who might be interested are encouraged to call Bernarda or to bring the
person by for a personal meeting.
Bernarda Sharkey was Religious Education Director at Christ the King before stepping
down to be responsible for only RCIA. She has a M.A. in Theology from St. Mary's,
Notre Dame and a M.A. in Religious Education from Catholic University. Bernarda has
worked both in parishes and Archdiocesan Religious Education Offices. She taught junior
and senior high and has written books and articles in the field of Catechetics.
Robert McKee Shull
Assistant Music Director
Under director Edwin Day, Bob is Coordinator of Handbells and Assistant Handbell Director,
performs in and occasionally conducts the Adult Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, Handbell
Choir, Men's Handbell Quartet, Small Ensemble, Men's Chorus and cantors most High
Masses. As assistant organist, he is the substitute organist for the parish at weekend
and school Masses, weddings, and funerals whenever the director is not available.
Bob is a member of the parish Liturgy Board.
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Bob has been singing and cantoring at Christ the King since 1974. He studied organ
under John Balka in the mid 1970's. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
at the University of Oklahoma in 1976 and has served as assistant organist since that
time. Becoming Assistant Director under John Dexter in Oct. 2000, Bob served as interim
Director and Organist awaiting the arrival of Edwin Day to Christ the King in July
2001.
