Where Faith and Family Meet

Stewardship Apostolates
Altar Servers
Contact: Angie Maschler 816-941-4042
Young men and women in the 4th grade and above are invited to serve at Mass as altar servers. The parish provides training.

Lectors
Contact:Brent Stull 816-363-4888 ext. 134
In this apostolate, you proclaim the scriptures during Mass. Any registered and confirmed member of the parish, age 16 or older, is welcome to participate. The diocese provides training.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Contact:Brent Stull 816-363-4888 ext. 134
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist with distribution of the Eucharist on Sunday and other times when needed. Any registered and confirmed member of the parish, age 16 or older, is welcome to participate. The diocese provides training.

Ushers
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
The ushers assist with greeting parishioners, helping them find places to sit, taking up collection, distributing bulletins and preparing the church after each Mass. Several ushers are needed at each Mass.

Gift Bearers
Contact: Angie Maschler 816-941-4042
Individuals and families are invited to participate at Mass by bringing the gifts ofbread and wine to the altar.

Greeters
The greeters are stationed at various entrances and welcome people to our parish community. Couples, singles and families are welcome to participate in this ministry.

Communion to the Homebound
Contact: Fr. Ian Murphy 816-363-4888 ext. 133
EMHC training is needed to participate in this apostolate. Any registered and confirmed adult member of the parish is welcome to participate. The diocese provides training.

Lead 3:30 Rosary
Contact:Brent Stull 816-363-4888 ext. 134
The rosary is said prior to the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday. Various parishioners lead this Marian devotion.

Art and Environment
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
This group prepares the inside and outside of our parish for the major liturgical feasts and seasons. A variety of tasks are involved and people of all skill levels are welcome.

Adult Choir and Cantors
Contact: Brent Stull 816-363-4888 ext. 134
You are welcome to join your voice with our English or Latin Choir which practices once a week. Our English Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Mass and our Latin Choir sings at the 11:30 AM Latin Mass on Sunday mornings. Cantors are needed to lead the singing at weekend Masses. Cantors practice once a month.

Sunday Sacristans
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
This apostolate requires a few minutes before and after Mass.

Social Concerns Apostolates
Food Pantry Workers
Contact: Food Pantry: Steve Quinlin 816-997-9710 Utility Assistance: Diane Smith. 816-984-8777
Assist people living within parish boundaries who are experiencing effects of poverty. Volunteers are needed to interview clients, sort and stack food.

Christmas Basket Project
Contact: Diane Smith 816--363-4888 ext. 136
Christ the King assists parishioners and others in the areas that are in need at Christmas. Volunteers needed to oversee the Giving Tree process and help sort, stack, pack, and distribute food and gifts. This is a great volunteer project for the entire family.

Parish Support Apostolates
Office Volunteers
Contact: Wendy Mead 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Assist with general office tasks and answer the phone on an as-needed basis.

Bulletin Stuffers/Parish Mailings
Contact: Wendy Mead 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Assist with stuffing, labeling and sorting major parish mailings. Most projects are done during the weekday on an as-needed basis.

Building and Grounds
Contact: Robert Stumpff 816-363-4888 ext. 129
Attend to grounds and facilities of our parish. We are always looking for quick and seasonal help..

Family / Community Life Apostolates
Christ the King Seniors
Contact: Art Mingucci 913-648-3854
Open to all senior citizens of the parish. This group promotes activities for seniors which include monthly luncheons, field trips and retreats.

Women of Christ the King
Contact: Diane Smith 816-805-1223
Open to all women of Christ the King Parish. This group hosts refreshments for parish functions, holds fundraisers for the parish and organizes retreats for spiritual growth.

Funeral Luncheons
Contact: Marge Jackson 816-943-6118
This group provides parish luncheons as a ministry for the family and friends of a deceased parishioner. Volunteers needed to bring food and help prepare and serve the meal.

Pro-Life Committee
Contact: Ashley Ismert 816-363-4888
This group plans various parish activities concerning life issues, including monthly diaper drive, National Right to Life activities in October, anniversary of Roe vs. Wade in January, and Mother’s Day.

Vocation Committee
Contact: Robert Reuckert: 816-943-1932
The Vocation Committee strives to increase awareness of vocations and address ways that vocations can be encouraged.

Welcome Committee
Contact: Joann Moore 816-942-9294
This group welcomes new members to the parish through phoning, mailing and making visits as requested. Volunteers are needed to help with the various welcoming activities.

Alumni Committee
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113 ext. 3301
Work with alumni, current parents and parents of alumni to create and maintain a database of alumni names, organize yearly alumni functions and prepare alumni news items for the parish bulletin and school newsletter.

Catholic Charities
Senior Center / Meals on Wheels
Contact: Lisa Tulp 816-984-8765
Catholic Charities uses our church hall Monday – Friday to offer activities to seniors in the south Kansas City area. The Senior Center also offers free or low-cost meals to seniors in our community. The meals are delivered each day, Monday-Friday. Volunteers assemble meals and deliver the meals. In addition, the seniors enjoy a congregate lunch and fellowship three afternoons a month.

Counselor
Contact: Diane Keith 816-2221-2178 ext. 8291

Education Apostolates
Catholic Parent Teacher Organization (CPTO)
Contact: Liz Eichholz 816-942-8103
This group assists with major fundraisers for the school, sponsors various school activities and organizes classroom support for teachers. Open to all parents of school children.

Crusader Club Athletics Program
Contact: Beth VanDyke 816-363-1113
The Crusader Club organizes coaches and teams for the youth sports program. Anyone interested in coaching please contact the Athletic Director.

Substitute Teachers
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113
Work on an as-needed basis for Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers who are ill or attending in-services. 60 hours of college credit required.

Parish School Volunteers
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113
Volunteers needed to assist teachers in the classroom as helpers and tutors. Various involvement opportunities are available.

School Health Room
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113
Work with school-age children to assess illness, bandage boo-boos, and contact parents if a child needs to be sent home.

Scripture Study Group
Contact: Parish Office 816-363-4888 ext. 120
An informal scripture study group meets each week on Thursdays to reflect on a particular area of scripture. Adult parishioners are needed to help lead and participate in this group.

Fatima Prayer Group
Contact: Dee Harkin 816-942-0333
Fatima Prayer Group meets every Tuesday for noon Mass followed by the rosary. Rosary meditations, the prayers taught at Fatima, readings from the Fatima message and shared petitions of the Holy Hour follow in the chapel area. All are welcome.

Children's Liturgy of the Word
Contact: Jennifer Malone 816-822-1842
During the 9:30 AM Mass, young children are dismissed for a special sharing of the Word. Adults are needed to help lead discussion.

Leadership Apostolates
These groups are in advisory capacity to the leaders of our parish & schools. If you would like to be considered for one of these councils your name will be included in the discernment process..

Pastoral Council
Contact: Fr. Gregory Lockwood 816-363-4888 ext. 122
The Pastoral Council assists the pastor with direction setting, planning, policy formation and spiritual leadership for the entire parish. Members are selected through a discernment process.

Finance Council
Contact: Fr. Gregory Lockwood 816-363-4888 ext. 122
The Finance Council assists the pastor and business manager with the church budget and setting financial policies and procedures for the parish. The pastor selects members.

School Advisory Council
Contact: Ms Barb Deane 816-363-1113 ext. 3302
The School Advisory Council assists the pastor & principal with decisions regarding our parish school. Members are appointed to the board through a selection process.

Early Childhood Learning CenterAdvisory Council
Contact: Dr. Judith Wylie 816-984-8768
The ECLC Advisory Board assists the pastor and the director with decisions regarding our Early Childhood Learning Center. Members are appointed to the board through a selection process