 Monday, August 21, 2006
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.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
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!!
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Phone : 405-842-1481
Address: 8005 Dorset Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Christ the King is located 1/2 a mile west of Pennsylvania Avenue on Dorset Drive. Click here to view a map to our location.
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AGORA - Greek for "A Gathering" - CTK Adult Dinner Club
Adults who are single, married, separated, divorced or widowed are all welcome and invited! Dinners are held three times each school year in private homes. Please consider hosting one of our dinners in your home. Check your calendars to host one in September or October, January or February and April. Forty to sixty people usually attend. The host supplies their home, paper products and soft drinks. People call you and you let them know what to bring (main dish, salad, bread or dessert). Louise Bass handles the PR by advertising in the CK school newsletter and church bulletin after the date and theme are set. These events are a great way to make new friends and rekindle old friendships in our parish family. Please call Louise Bass (cell: 245-7116) with any questions or if you can host a dinner.
Upcoming AGORA Dinner
The Christ the King Adult Dinner Club invites all CK adults, single, married, separated, divorced or widowed, to our next special event. Please come to our Italian Tuscan Buffet, graciously hosted by Patti and Steve Smith of 2612 Elmhurst Ave. (1/2 block west of CK) on Friday, October 29th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please call Patti at 842-4388 by October 27th and let her know what you can bring to share (appetizer, main dish, salad, side dish, bread or dessert). The Smiths will provide paper goods and soft drinks. You may bring a special drink if you prefer. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this evening of fun and fellowship. Spend time with old friends, and make some new ones. See you there!
Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament has long been encouraged by the Church. The Church teaches that prayer is essential for Christian spirituality and calls us to set aside time for private prayer. Prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is a privileged time. Pope Paul VI emphasized this by saying, "visiting the eucharistic Lord is a proof of gratitude, a pledge of love, a service of adoration owed to the Lord present there." (Mysterium Fidei, no. 66) To foster this and other forms of prayer, Christ the King Church is usually open during daylight hours. (You may find the side doors or the front doors of the church locked for reasons of security. In that case, please enter the church through the foyer off the circle drive on Dorset.)   Permanent Adoration Schedule Each MONDAY from 7:00AM to 7:00PM ending with Benediction. However, if there is a special holiday or holy day Mass, or if there is a funeral, the times will be changed accordingly. NOTE: Nursery service WILL BE available for adoration from 9:00am to 11:00am, unless adoration has be canceled during those hours.
A warm, safe, and comfortable environment for children ages six-weeks to three years is provided for parishioners while they attend designated church functions and Masses. Please check notices in the bulletin or other media to determine when this is provided. For information or availability, please call the Parish Office (405) 842-1481.
The Newcomer Welcoming Committee welcomes new members to the parish through phoning, mailing, and making home visits, as well as sponsoring other various welcoming activities announced in the bulletin. If you are new to the parish, and have not been contacted yet, please call the parish office 842-1481.
The school publishes a weekly newsletter that the students take home with them. It is also available online at www.ckschool.com under the PTO button, or it can be emailed to subscribers. It contains information primarily of interest to school families.
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 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:
This week
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The Parish Activities Board builds the parish community through activities that bring together parishioners of all ages. The board recruits and organizes volunteers for Sunday in the Parking Lot, the Annual Parish Picnic, and various other parish celebrations and potluck suppers.
The Social Ministry Committee oversees various parish efforts, including blood drives, the North Highlands Project, the meals for the homeless, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Peru Mission, Respect Life, Evangelization, and other outreach-type activities. Contact Lindia Giachino at 842-7623.
"I was hungry, you gave Me food." (Mt. 25: 35) Christ the King Church feeds the poor and homeless on the 4th Sunday of every month. We meet at 12:15 p.m. at the school entry and caravan to the locations. We feed at Wiley Post Park on S.W. 4th & Robinson and at a north side location at the intersection of Western and Britton. Please bring the dishes hot and ready to serve. You may click here for recipes.
Sign up is in the atrium of the church two weeks before. Please call Amy or Jim Feighny for any questions, 848-4761.
Coordinates parish catechetical programs, including RCIA, Sacramental programs, Senior Adult Ministry, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Adult Formation, Sunday Religious Education programs, Evangelization and ReMembering Church. Please contact Claudine Holman at 751-1441 for more information.
Liturgy Board works with the pastor and music director in planning and evaluating major aspects of seasonal worship and recommending policies for the various liturgical ministries.
Information about the Young Adult ministry would be here as well as a link to the calendar.
 The Knights of Columbus 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.  The Men's Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. The group follows a book entitled "Signposts: How to be a Catholic Man in the World Today."
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.
 The Tape Ministry Program volunteers deliver tapes of the Sunday Liturgy to shut-ins who cannot attend Mass.  The Friendship Card Program involves sending card to shut-ins on a monthly basis.  Friendly Visitors is an organized visiting program.  The Hot Meal Program involves a noon meal delivered to shut-ins Monday through Friday.  Volunteer Respite Program provides volunteers in homes of dementia patients for 3 hour periods to give caregivers a needed respite.  Volunteers from Christ the King Parish meet monthly to make string rosaries which are sent to various missions.
 There is a variety of classes for parishioners three years of age through adulthood, including Sunday School for children, Confirmation preparation, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), and other adult education programs.  The Adult Faith Formation Committee is dedicated to devising and carrying out programs for adults to grow as mature Catholics. The term formation is used rather than education. We not only want an attainment of knowledge, but additionally seek conversion to a deep, lively spirituality and application to daily life. Committee members will foster formation by means of a wide range of activities such as retreats, small group meetings, lectures, seminars, social action and workshops on various topics.  RCIA assists adults who are interested in becoming Catholic by providing Catholic education, hospitality, support, and facilitation of the meetings.  Children ages four years through fourth grade enjoy a week of learning about God and the Bible in a fun-filled atmosphere. A small army of volunteers is needed VBS the "best it can be". Contact person is Debbie Downs 810-0646.  The primary focus of RENEW 2000 is the development of small Christian communities strengthened through scripture and faith sharing. RENEW envisions a parish responding to the Spirit and meeting the needs of those who wish to grow in their faith in all aspects of their lives.
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.
The Catholic sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites or Extreme Unction, is a ritual of healing appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and spiritual sickness.
In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.
Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.
Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.
  Currently we do not accept Mass Requests via the internet. Please contact Kelly Fanning at 842-1483 to discuss your needs. Also have the appropriate information ready. Thank you. Please be aware that the schedule for masses is currently experiencing a 4-6 month backlog, therefore you may not see your mass request for the length of the backlog. The current mass stipend is $10.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
All events on Christ the King property must conclude by 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Exceptions will be allowed for parish sponsored New Year's Eve parties and certain youth activities (e.g., lock-ins). All groups are to exit promptly at the designated time of departure to facilitate proper cleaning and closure procedures. Any set-up time must be scheduled at the time the event itself is placed on the parish calendar. Set-up may begin no earlier than 12 hours prior to the event. Equipment needs (e.g., overhead projector, dry erase board, piano, microphone, podium, t.v./vcr) should be mentioned at the time of scheduling. The contracting party must attend the scheduled function, and no function may be scheduled which conflicts with liturgy. Cleaning fees are non-refundable. The normal cleaning fee is $300.00. A reduced cleaning fee of $125.00 is available, provided the following tasks are completed by those holding an event in the Parish Atrium: Countertops, tables and chairs must be wiped down; dishes, utensils and coffee pots must be washed and put away; all debris (e.g., cigarette butts, cans, glasses, paper, etc.) must be cleared from the exterior of the building; and all garbage generated at the event must be collected, properly bagged, and taken to the dumpster located west of the church building (accessible through the catering entrance). Garbage cans must be placed back in their proper locations. All Christ the King facilities and their entryways are "Smoke Free" environments. Evidence of smoking inside any Christ the King facility will result in the forfeiture of the entire security deposit. Rice or any substitute (with the exception of bubbles and rose petals) may not be thrown after weddings or receptions. Violation of this policy, whether inside or outside the facility, will result in the forfeiture of the entire security deposit. Bubbles or rose petals may be thrown outside the facility. Rose petals, if used, must be swept up after the event. No property of Christ the King is to be removed from the facility at any time. No glass beer bottles, glass pop bottles, or glass containers of any kind are permitted in the facility unless a separate bar area with an attendant is used. In this case, the bar attendant may pour from a glass container into a paper or plastic cup. If alcohol is served and anyone under the age of 21 is present, a separate non-alcoholic beverage bar must be available and located well away from the area where alcohol is being served. No standing on furniture is permitted. Please do not change diapers on furniture. Diaper changing facilities are available in both the men's and ladies' restrooms on the main level of the Atrium. Blue painter's tape may be used on walls. No masking tape or duct tape, nails or tacks (or anything that may cause a puncture) may be used on walls. No obstruction of entryways or passageways is permitted. No candles or open flames are permitted, except on tables and well away from any fire hazard (e.g., crepe paper, flammable center pieces, etc.). Tablecloths are not provided. In an emergency, or in the event of property or equipment damage, please notify one of the following immediately (after calling 911, if appropriate): 1. Fr. Joseph Ross 841-6680 2. Patrick Cullen 417-4102 3. Bryan King 417-4103  Christ the King Parish facilities are available to be used for meetings, receptions and other functions consistent with the mission of the Parish community and the Catholic Church. The use of these facilities is a privilege granted subject to approval by the Facilities Use Committee and the Pastor. RENTAL FEESThere is no rental fee for the use of Christ the King Church facilities when the scheduled event is either: 1. a non-profit function of a registered, contributing parishioner [Parishioner must be registered and contributing on a regular basis for at least four (4) months prior to event.] 2. a function of an archdiocesan group or a non-profit, charitable organization of which a registered, contributing parishioner is a member (parishioner must be present at event). The following are charges for other types of functions. Please note that these are per day charges.
| 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 | SECURITY DEPOSIT A $300.00 deposit is required when any parish facility is used for an event other than a meeting. This deposit covers 1) property and equipment damage, 2) any excessive clean-up, and 3) all other items in the Facility Use Guidelines. Your deposit is refundable by mail in whole or in part as determined by the Parish Maintenance Staff or the Pastor. CLEANING FEE A non-refundable cleaning fee will be charged for events which take place on weekends or outside the normal operating hours of the Parish Office. Events taking place in the Parish Atrium have two cleaning fee options: 1. $125.00 - the contracting party is responsible for certain preliminary clean-up 2. $300.00 - Christ the King maintenance contractor will perform all reasonable clean-up See Facility Use Guidelines for cleaning fee details. SET-UP FEES A fee will be charged when additional furniture is required for an event or when furniture must be moved or removed as follows: Extra Round Tables (10 provided at no charge): $5.00 each Full or Partial Stack of Chairs (8 chairs/stack): $5.00 each Banquet Tables (8' or 6'): $5.00 each Moving Patio Furniture Grouping (east or west): $50.00 each If a staff member is required to assist with lighting, equipment, heating/air conditioning, etc., a small fee may be charged. It may prove necessary to charge an access fee if a parish representative is not available to host the event. Fees and security deposit may be modified at the discretion of the Pastor. 
| AREA/FACILITY |
CAPACITY |
AVAILABILITY RESTRICTIONS* |
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Church |
600 |
Sacramental/Liturgical Events |
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Atrium |
320 |
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East Sitting Area |
8-9 |
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West Sitting Area |
8-9 |
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Formal Meeting Space |
100 |
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East |
50 |
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Center |
50 |
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West (Fireplace) |
10 |
Fixed Set-up (furniture may not be moved) |
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Caterer’s Kitchen |
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Board Room |
12 |
Fixed Set-up |
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Small Conference Room | *All facilities have restricted availability during the regularly scheduled liturgies.
No tape on the floors. Masking tape may be used on walls. No obstruction of entry or passage ways. No lattice work. No nails or tacks (or anything that may cause a puncture) on walls. No candles or open flame, except on tables and well away from any fire hazard (i.e. crepe paper, flammable center pieces, etc.). Throwing of bird seed ONLY is allowed OUTSIDE the church. No rice or confetti may be thrown anywhere on Christ the King property. Bubbles may be blown OUTSIDE the church. Table clothes are not provided. You may obtain table linens from many local party and equipment rental companies (such as Veazey's or Convention & Party Decorators, Inc., etc.).
Address: 8005 Dorset Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Christ the King is located 1/2 a mile west of Pennsylvania Avenue on Dorset Drive. Google Map
In August 2001, we completed a three-and-one-half-year long, $7.2 million, 40,000 square foot expansion of our facilities. The school was enlarged to accommodate two classes in each grade, K-8th, a long-needed parish center was built, the entire campus became connected under-roof for the first time, and our off-street parking capacity was improved. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, successful fund-raising efforts have combined such that we are on schedule to have the remainder of the debt paid off by the end of 2005.
Consequently, we are now able to gather together before and after Masses in the Atrium, and multiple adult education programs are offered between Sunday Masses. Multiple evening meetings can now be accommodated. Parishioners who don't want to use the gymnasium for wedding receptions now have a beautiful space, accommodating dining for up to 300 guests. Parish offices have been consolidated adjacent to the parish center and, together with the rest of the campus buildings, are now handicap-accessible. Our school is now able to accept more students in each grade, but with smaller class sizes, and we now have a first-class science lab for junior high students.
Christ the King Parish was born in 1947 when Bishop Eugene McGuinness saw the need for a new parish in the northwest area of Oklahoma City. The new pastor was the dynamic and personable Rev. Charles Buswell, then an assistant pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Vacant land at Elmhurst Avenue and Dorset Drive was purchased for $15,000. On Passion Sunday of 1949 Bishop McGuinness broke ground for the building of four classrooms and a multipurpose room, which could serve as a temporary chapel. The campaign for financing was called "Building Generations." Christ the King began with 125 families.
The parish school was a high priority. The final church building was postponed in favor of classroom construction. The urgency and importance of education was so great that the school began in 1949 in a rented four room framed cottage. The Benedictine Sisters were the teachers, and by 1954-55 the school encompassed all eight grades and enrollment had grown to 362.
Since its beginnings the church has occupied three locations. The first was the site of the current parish offices, and the second location was the present school cafeteria. After 15 years of work, planning and sacrifice the parish finally had a permanent church, which was dedicated on September 16, 1962. Fr. John Walch designed the stations of the cross, the canopy over the altar and the baptismal font. The bell tower contains three bells imported from Amsterdam, Holland. The bells were named in honor of the first three bishops of the diocese: Victor (Reed), Eugene (McGuinness) and Francis (Kelly). In 1982 the new Family Center was added.
From the beginning music was seen as an important part of the liturgy, and Fr. Halpine started a small men??hoir with the help of volunteers. A full-time professional church musician was hired in 1962, and women were then allowed to join the choir. Throughout the years the choir has performed many notable works such as Amahl and the Night Visitors and Mozart's Requiem Mass, among others. In 1986 a women's bell choir was established. In 1993 the choir toured Italy singing in St. Peter's Basilica.
After Vatican Council II lay people were called upon to take a more active role in caring for the needy. The first Social Ministries Board worked with Neighbor for Neighbor. In 1972 poor boxes were installed at the doors to support foreign missions in Guatemala and Peru. In 1989 the parish began serving meals for the homeless. Christ the King parish has a long history of working with the many charitable organizations in our community. In every area the parish has grown and developed ? from the school and the youth ministries to the Share and Care Club and other programs for senior adults ? from the preschool religious education program to adult bible study and the RCIA program. Through the support of its parishioners and various boards and committees, Christ the King continues to expand the ministries it offers to its members and the community.
Throughout the decades many have generously contributed their time, energy and money to build and sustain the parish, but no one has contributed more of the spirit of God to our parish than the wonderful Pastors and Associate Pastors.
The Pastors
Rev. Charles Busewll, Rev. Msgr. James Halpine, Rev. Charles Conley, Rev. Ernest A. Flusche, Rev. Clement E. Pribil, Rev. Gerald Mayfield,
Rev. Joseph Ross(current)
Associate Pastors
Rev. Msgr. James F. Halpine, Rev. Charles J. Johnson, Rev. David L. Jones, Rev. Robert J. O'Brien, Rev. Lawrence Courtright, Rev. Joseph LaBarge, Rev. Francis D. Colavechio, Rev. A. G. MacAulay, Rev. John A. Petuskey, Rev. Thomas Dowdell, Rev. Gary C. Aultz, Rev. James J. Mickus, Rev. Philip Creider, Rev. Thomas L.P. O'Toole, Rev. Mark Mason, Rev. John R. Metzinger, Rev. Jospeh Vas, Rev. Victor J. Van De Walle, Rev. Joseph R. Ross, Rev. Duanne D. Mallon, Rev. David A. Cowden, Rev. John D. Carl, Rev. James A. Goin, Rev. James Kastner, Rev. Balasamy, Rev. Francis Nguyen.
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.
Father Joseph Ross
Father Joe Ross has been pastor of Christ the King since June of 1995, coming from St. Thomas More University Parish in Norman, where he served 8 years. His earlier assignments included St. John's, Edmond, St. Charles Borromeo, and St. Francis Assisi, Oklahoma City, where he began his service as priest.
Father Ross grew up in Chickasha, Oklahoma, as the oldest of ten children, eight of whom still live in Oklahoma. Two Oklahoma priests, now retired, are his uncles: Fr. James Ross, founding pastor of St. Eugene's, and Fr. William Ross, who assists the same parish in his retirement.
Fr. Ross spent his last four years of seminary at the North American College and Gregorian University in Rome. He has also done graduate work at Notre Dame. He served as a chaplain in the Oklahoma Air National Guard for 23 years, from 1979 to 2002. He was also Vicar of Ministries and directed the Archdiocesan Permanent Deacon program from 1979 to 1989.
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