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Gifted and Called
to Pastoral Leadership
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Pastoral Council
The
Pastoral Council is a consultative body composed of the Pastor, his
associates and nine parish members. They collaborate with the Pastor in
providing leadership within the parish community. The Council assists
the Pastor by serving as a unifying and coordinating structure for all
aspects of parish life: Worship, Prayer and Christian formation, Social
Development and Outreach. A lay parishioner shall be President of the
Parish Council. Membership is open to all parishioners who are actively
involved in the life of the Parish. Members are selected by lottery to a
three-year term. This is done for one-third of the council each May
from names that have been submitted and contacted |
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Finance Council
The
membership of the Council consists of appointed persons skilled in
accounting and finance, who participate in the ongoing life of the
parish with outstanding integrity. It is a consultative body which
assists the pastor in the prudent and just administration of the
parish's temporal goods. It also assists in drawing up an annual budget
and a report to the parishioners, as well as reviewing the annual budget
for the parish school |
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Saint Matthew Society
Small
teams count Sunday collection money on a rotating basis |
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House of Charity
This
committee assists with the Annual House of Charity appeal for the
Diocese of Camden held each spring by soliciting donations from
parishioners. This money goes for Catholic Charities, Catholic special
education, and counseling services for the six counties in our Diocese |
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Gifted
and Called to Worship |
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Altar Linens
On a
rotating basis, these volunteers launder the corporals,
purificators, hand towels and altar cloths used in liturgical services
and in the Adoration Chapel |
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Altar Servers
Boys and girls from parish families in the fourth through twelfth
grades are trained to assist reverently at the altar during Sunday
Liturgies, special feast days and weddings |
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Art & Environment
This committee adorns the church for the various liturgical seasons and
special events, drawing the congregation into a greater awareness and
appreciation of the sacred |
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Cantors/Musicians/Adult and Children’s Choirs
Within
this ministry there are various groups who share their talents by
singing or playing a musical instrument and leading the assembly in song
during our Liturgies |
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Extraordinary Ministers
of Communion
Men and women, at least 21 years of age , having completed the Diocesan
School of Liturgy training program, assist in the distribution of
Eucharist at liturgies on a scheduled rotating basis. They also bring
Eucharist to the sick and shut-ins of our parish |
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Greeters
This
group welcomes parishioners and visitors to our Masses and other
liturgical celebrations. They are available to answer any questions
about our parish life and facilities |
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Lectors
Confirmed
members of our parish family may attend the Diocesan School of Liturgy
training program for lectors. They proclaim the Word at Sunday and Holy
day Masses on a scheduled rotating basis. Readings are proclaimed on a
volunteer rotating basis for daily Masses |
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Liturgy of the Word for
Children
From
October to April, children 4 to 7 are dismissed during the 9 am and 11
am Masses and brought to the lower level of the church. Teams of adult
and teen volunteers lead an age-appropriate experience of the Scriptures |
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Ushers
This
group welcomes parishioners, helps with seating when needed, collects
monetary offerings, coordinates the presentation of the gifts, assists
with communion lines during Mass and hands out bulletins as the assembly
leaves |
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Gifted & Called to Prayer & Christian Formation
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Adoration Chapel
You are invited to set aside one hour of your time a week to be with
the Lord in the Adoration Chapel, or stop in for a few minutes when you
are able. These holy pauses bring us quiet peace and grace |
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Christ the King Regional School
Our school community believes that each child is a unique creation,
entitled to understanding, love and respect. The Administration,
faculty, clergy, staff, parents and both parish communities dedicate
themselves to this belief. Together they endeavor to provide and
nurture a Christian educational and physically sound atmosphere. More
information and many volunteer opportunities can be found on the school
website-www.ckrs.org. |
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Franciscan Secular
Order
This
group is for those practicing Catholics who desire to pattern their
lives in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare. They meet monthly
Morgan Hall for instruction, business, group study, Benediction and the
Office of the Hours |
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Intercessory Prayer Line
With a commitment to prayer and confidential information, this ministry
prays individually and collectively for our Parish community, the world,
and any special intentions they receive |
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Parish Library
Our library provides support for the spiritual growth of individuals of
all ages and is a resource for the ministries within the parish.
Volunteers help parishioners on Hospitality Sundays between the 9:00 am
and 11:00 am Liturgies |
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RCIA
This
team guides adults as they journey to become full members of the
Catholic Church. Weekly sessions consist in sharing Sunday scriptures
and their connections to the truths of our faith and to our own lives |
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Religious Education
Catechists/Aides
Generous catechists and aides prayerfully prepare and joyfully proclaim
the message of Jesus to the young people of our parish who attend our
Religious Education Program. Under the direction of our DRE, classes are
held for children K-8 on Monday afternoons and evenings |
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Rosary Society
- The
rosary is recited every weekday, Monday through Saturday, following the
8:00 am Mass. Come any time you wish. All are welcome |
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Small Christian Communities
Small groups of
fellow parishioners meet regularly to help each other connect faith with
everyday life. Each year during Advent and Lent new groups are formed |
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Women of the Well
This dedicated
group of women provides periodic evenings of enrichment and inspiration
for those in our parish and beyond |
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Gifted
and Called to Social Development and Outreach |
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Bereavement
This committee helps the families of the deceased plan the readings and
music selections for the funeral liturgies. A Mass of Remembrance
and reception is planned each November for the families of those who had
died during the year |
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Cathedral Kitchen
Volunteers
travel to Camden periodically to help serve early dinner to the clients
who come to the Cathedral Kitchen. Other opportunities for collecting
or packing items for the clients also arise at various times during the
year |
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Haddonfield Council of
Churches
This
Ecumenical group of various Haddonfield Churches shares spiritual and
social aspects of their faiths through meetings, service projects and
prayer opportunities |
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Hospitality/Welcome
These
volunteers take turns serving coffee, doughnuts and bagels after the
9:00 am Sunday Mass on the first and third Sundays of each month. They
share their creative ideas and time preparing refreshments for other
special parish occasions |
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Interfaith Caregivers
Many of
our parishioners volunteer for this Haddonfield program which meets the
needs of about 400 senior citizens in Haddonfield and Haddon Heights
through a corps of nearly 400 volunteers. Basic transportation,
companionship and/or phone conversations enable many senior citizens to
remain independent |
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Lend-A Hand
This
teen group meets twice a month in Morgan Hall to share socially and
spiritually. These generous young men and women do various service
projects and tutoring where needed |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Women and men are
invited to pray and knit/crochet shawls at home to comfort anyone in
need. Meetings are held in the Parish Center on the first Tuesday of
each month from 6:45 to 8:00 pm |
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Pro Life
This Committee
coordinates activities, updates and collections for the various aspects
of Pro-life, from womb to tomb, with a special emphasis on Respect Life
Weekend |
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Saint Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral
Christ
the King Parish has a sister-parish relationship with St. Joseph
Pro-Cathedral in Camden. Various parish outreach and service efforts
occur throughout the year to help this parish. Special collections take
place at Christmas and Easter |
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Saint Vincent de Paul
Society
This
parish outreach program is part of a world-wide society reaches out with
compassion to those in financial need |
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The Senior Scene
Young-at-heart men and women gather together for prayer, fun, education,
entertainment and support through various programs and outings. Meetings
are held the second Wednesday of each month in Morgan Hall at 12:00 noon |
