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OUR PARISH HAS A VARIETY OF GIFTS AND MINISTRIES

 

“There is a variety of gifts, but always the same Spirit; there is much service to be done, but always to the same Lord; different people working together in different ways , it is the same God who is working in all of them. The particular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose. One may have the gift of preaching with wisdom given him by the Spirit; and another the gift of faith given by the same Spirit; another again the gift of healing, through this one Spirit; one, the power of miracles; another, prophecy; another the gift of recognizing spirits; another the gift of tongues and another the ability to interpret them. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who distributes different gifts to different people just as He chooses.” 1 Cor 12:4 – 11

 

Loving God,
we ask you to bless our parish
and the life we share together.
Help us to work with one another
sharing our gifts and talents
to make our family grow in faith, love,
and service.
Help us to play together joyfully,
giving of our time and of ourselves
to support and care for other families.
Help us to love one another,
and always to be eager to show that love.
In joys and in sorrows,
in good times and bad,
may we give strength to one another.
May the example of the Holy Family inspire us,
that we might respect one another’s dignity
in all our daily relationships.
May we all share in the everlasting happiness
of your heavenly family. Amen.

INDEX of MINISTRIES

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Adoration Chapel Adult Choir Adult Education
40 -Hour Adoration Altar Art & Environment Altar Linens
Altar Servers Babysitter List (Teens) Baptism
  Bereavement Ministry Bowling Club
Bridge Club Cathedral Kitchen Casseroles Cenacle Prayer Group
Childcare Children’s Liturgy of the Word CtK Weekend Activities
Coffee Hospitality Confirmation  
Ecumenical Council Eucharistic Ministers Family Life Ministry
Family Spirituality Committee Finance Council First Eucharist
First Penance Girl Scouts Golf Tournament
Greeters Healing Mass Hospitality Ministry
House of Charity Instrumentalists Interfaith Caregivers
Junior Choir Lectors Liturgy Committee
Living Stations of the Cross Music Maintenance
Marriage Enrichment Mothers’ Breakfast Group Parish Bulletin
  Parish Family Festival Parish Library
Parish Mission Parish Newsletter Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Pastoral Counselor Parish Photo Directory Prayer Intercessory Line
Pre-Cana Children's Choir Pro-Life
RCIA REACH Reconciliation
Religious Education Retreats (Men) Retreats (Women)
Rosary Society St. Vincent de Paul Society Secular Franciscan Order
Seniors Club Sister Parish  (St. Joe Pro-Cathedral) Small Christian Communities
Social Action Ushers Volunteers
Vocations WebSite/Technology Youth Ministry (High School)
Christ the King Regional School
Athletic Director Alumni Annex and Gym scheduling
Finance Committee Grocery & Gift Certificates Haddonfield Childcare
PTA School Board  
 

Ministry Descriptions

Administration
This Coordinator schedules facilities for all organizations that use Christ the King School, School Annex, lower level of the church and Parish Center. The coordinator prepares a calendar for each year in May that lists all activities July through June that are taking place in the school and church facilities. Each group is requested to send a schedule of activities to the coordinator as early as possible.
Please submit typewritten articles for the bulletin on Fridays, a week before distribution. Inserts must be approved and a sufficient number of copies provided. The bulletin company will print the inserts if they receive an original one week in advance.
The Finance Council is responsible for budgeting, reporting, and analyzing all parish financial data (Church & School). This council has the responsibility for the sound management of funds; to keep parishioners updated on the financial condition of the parish, and to insure a balanced budget. All parish fund-raising activities (including the stewardship program and capital fund drive), as well as, all major expenditures, (both capital and expense) are reviewed and approved by the finance council.
The needs of our parish properties are reviewed semiannually so that attention to maintenance and general appearance of parish properties can be prioritized. Minor repairs are then scheduled.
The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body composed of the Pastor and Associates, Elected Officers, Members-at-Large, Chairpersons of standing committees, and the Trustees. 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, service, education, formation, evangelization and stewardship.
The primary concern of the Parish Pastoral Council is to provide a holistic Christ-like vision and give leadership to further the spiritual growth and development of the people of God in accordance with the spirit of Vatican II. The Council strives to unify all peoples and groups within the parish by encouraging their support of our parish goals.
In the spirit of the New Millennium to Spread the Good News, the Parish Pastoral Council will initiate and lead a process of evangelization so that all registered families will be visited by a parishioner that is trained in parish visitation. Visits will occur over the next three years. The purpose of the visits will be to infuse the parish with the Good News of Jesus Christ with all parish members.
Christ the King Regional School
The Christ the King Regional School community believes that each child is a unique creation, entitled to understanding, love and respect. The faculty, as well as the clergy, administration, parents and parish communities dedicate themselves to this belief, and endeavor to provide and nurture a Christian educational and physically sound atmosphere. Such an environment allows each student to become a person whose values and actions are rooted deeply in the Gospel.
Alumni can keep in contact with each other, as well as organize their interests and resources in support of Christ the King Regional School. A social gathering is held each year. Address and phone records of alumni are maintained for school use for development purposes to support the ongoing maintenance needs of the building and improvement of the technology curriculum.
To arrange for use of school facilities, contact the school for Annex use and Joan Dunn for gym availability.
The athletic director recruits and trains coaches, establishes schedules and sets policy for all CKS athletic programs in basketball, track, volleyball, softball, and field hockey.
As advisors to the pastors, the Board composed of the Laity, based on the proportionate number of students represented from each parish, administers financial fundraising and the administrative structure of Christ the King School. Its goal is to achieve a sound, superior education within a Catholic environment.
This committee advises the School Board on financial matters regarding the long-term financial strength of Christ the King School. These issues include developing a school budget and creating and implementing tuition and salary schedules.
The school offers gift certificates for grocery and retail stores that are the equivalent of cash. The school earns from 5% to 12% on the sale of the certificates. Certificates are available during school hours. Please give a boost to our school finances and participate regularly in the program.
This program provides childcare for working parents of Christ the King School students after school hours in Haddonfield Schools.
The goals of the PTA are: to foster a sense of community among the parishes, parents, teachers and administration of Christ the King School; to provide an avenue of communication to strengthen that community; and to provide financial support to the school through fund-raising activities.
Liturgical Ministries
This ministry is responsible for adorning the church for the various liturgical seasons and special events to draw the congregation into a greater awareness and appreciation of the sacred.
Sacristans care for the laundering of the corporals, purificators, and hand towels used in liturgical services and for the altar cloths used in the Adoration Chapel and for the table for the preparation of the Gifts. Volunteers are assigned on a rotating schedule.
This is a ministry of boys and girls from parish families in the third through twelfth grades. They assist at the altar during Sunday Masses, special feast days, funerals, and weddings. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 3:15- 4:15 P.M.
During the 9:00 Mass in October through April, Liturgy of the Word for children ages 4-7 is held in the lower level of the church. Children are dismissed during Mass and rejoin their families for Eucharist. Teams of adults volunteer to share an age appropriate experience of Liturgy of Word for some of our youngest parishioners.
After a six-week diocesan training course on liturgy emphasizing Eucharistic Ministry, ministers assist in distribution of Holy Communion under both species at all liturgies and also may choose to bring Holy Communion to the sick and shut-ins of our parish. All Eucharistic Ministers come together once a year for a prayer service and ministry meeting.
This ministry consists of men and women who welcome parishioners and visitors as they enter the church and hand out bulletins at the end of Mass. Ushers facilitate the needs of the assembly during communion and take up the collection.
As part of this ministry, confirmed men and women, who have completed a training program, proclaim the Word at weekday, Sunday and Holy Day Masses.
The Liturgy Committee is composed of Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Altar Servers, Choir members, and Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers and Greeters). This committee meets monthly to review all liturgical ministries, to plan upcoming liturgies and to educate the congregation on the current changes of liturgy in the Church. All parishioners are invited to attend Liturgy meetings that are held the first Tuesday of the month (September - May).
                Adult Choir
This ministry leads the assembly in song. The choir ranges from teenagers to adults. The choir sings most styles of music including classical, contemporary, gospel and folk. Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 7:45-9:30 p.m.
                Instrumentalists
This group of volunteer musicians, ranging from teenagers to adults, rehearses to play for special liturgical celebrations.
                Children's Choir
Children in grades K-5 provide the music during various Sunday liturgies (October through May) and the Children’s Christmas Mass. Weekly. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays 3-4:15 P.M.
Outreach & Social
The Bereavement Committee assists the clergy at the time of death of a parishioner. Its mission is to help the family of the deceased plan the funeral liturgy with concern to readings and music selections, and to assist in the designation of family members or friends who will actively participate in the Mass or Memorial Service.
The Christ the King Bowling League meets on Monday mornings. Women of all ages from Haddonfield and Cherry Hill participate. It is a social and recreational experience that has an ecumenical and evangelizing dimension.
Party bridge is played on the fourth Tuesday each month. It is a social and recreational experience that has an ecumenical and evangelizing dimension.
In celebration of the feast of Christ the King, an entire weekend of events brings parishioners together to build community and celebrate our namesake Feast Day on the third weekend in November.
  •  CTK Weekend 40-Hour Adoration
    As part of the weekend's celebration, Eucharistic Adoration is held from Friday evening
    through Sunday afternoon.
  • CTK Weekend Family Dinner
    The Family Dinner concludes the weekend on Sunday evening. It builds community spirit and welcomes newcomers of all ages.
To feed the hungry in Camden, parishioners are encouraged to make casseroles once a month. These casseroles are delivered to Cathedral Kitchen. Greater participation is needed during the seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Casseroles are delivered the fourth Tuesday of each month from the Morris home. Stop by for recipes and pans. Parishioners are also encouraged to volunteer to serve the casseroles. Contact the Cathedral Kitchen to make arrangements.
Refreshments are provided in the church lower level after 9:00 A.M. Mass every  Sunday to establish a social setting for building community spirit and for welcoming new parishioners.
This committee promotes harmony and understanding among the churches in Haddonfield through a variety of activities (i.e. October Crop Walk, Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, and the World Day of Prayer).
Family Life Ministry is people, programs and resources for enriching healthy families and reaching out to hurting families. The Family Core Group, led by a trained Family Life Minister, is an advocate for a family perspective for all parish policies and activities. This ministry is a process of listening to, caring for, and serving families to establish structures for ongoing service.
Troops of all ages meet in Christ the King Church facilities to learn arts, crafts, outdoor and leadership skills.
build community, provide a parish dinner to include the "non-golfers," and to raise money for a designated parish project.
These ministers greet at Mass, provide hospitality for newcomer receptions and parish functions. New parishioners receive personal phone calls of welcome.
This committee assists with the Annual House of Charity appeal for the Diocese of Camden held each spring by soliciting donations from parishioners. The money donated goes for Catholic Charities, Catholic special education, and counseling services for the six counties in our Diocese.
Interfaith Caregivers provide supportive volunteer services for individuals in the community who are elderly or who have a disability in order to facilitate independent living in their own homes. Currently over two dozen volunteers from our parish provide support services that include transportation, companionship, shopping, errands, telephone reassurance, assistance in filling out forms and reading to individuals who are visually impaired. A two session training course is required.
This group brings together mothers for discussions, facilitated by speakers on various topics such as child development, physical and mental health, and provides networking within our parish. Brunch and baby-sitting provided. Reservations required for the second Wednesday of each month 11:00-1:00 p.m.
To keep all Christ the King parishioners informed of parish life, the Good News newsletter is sent twice a year.
After a pastoral referral, the Parish Counselor, who is a licensed counselor, will minister to those experiencing grief and bereavement, unemployment, and other transitional life challenges.
Approximately every five years, the Parish offers parishioners the opportunity to have family photographs taken that are published in a Parish Photo Directory. This directory increases community spirit and provides a phone and address list of parishioners who wish to be included in the book.
A special cookout with games and entertainment is held in September to build community and welcome newcomers. Parishioners are encouraged to volunteer to help each year.
The purpose of the Christ the King Parish Library is to serve as a ministry to all parishioners who seek information, inspiration and guidance.  It is a center that provides support for the spiritual growth of individuals of all ages and is a resource for the ministries within the parish.
This parish outreach program supports those in need with food donations, help with rent and utilities etc. in the Haddonfield and Camden area. Every third Sunday nonperishable food donations are collected in church along with financial gifts to help fund the program. The Holy Thursday collection each year at Easter also helps to fund those with special needs.
Seniors support each other in their medical needs, reach out to the homebound and nurture spirituality. Programs of interest and special outings are offered. Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday at noon.
Christ the King Parish has a sister-parish relationship with St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral in Camden. Meetings and activities are provided as the opportunities arise at our respective parishes
The Corporal Works of Mercy are implemented in the parish. Committee members volunteer to provide rides to church, do shopping, and run errands as needed.
This group maintains a current list of bakers and telephone solicitors for parish activities that are not under Christ the King School, Religious Education or Pastoral Council Committees.
Prayer and Study Groups
This group meets once a month to pray for priests, under the Marian Movement of Priests with consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Monthly meetings are held.

For centuries Catholics have answered Christ’s pleas by placing themselves in His presence before the Blessed Sacrament. Time in front of the Blessed Sacrament inspires and informs. It is an invaluable guide for all who place themselves in His presence. Keeping watch with Christ makes us one with God and one with each other. It gives us a new sense of meaning of life. It opens the soul to God’s closeness and widens our view of life. It is in paying attention to God that we become whole and holy as human beings.
Participants are asked to set aside one hour of their time once a week to be with Our Lord in the Adoration Chapel located in the right/front area of Christ the King Church. Our goal is to have a minimum of two people assigned for Adoration for each hour. Please call to volunteer your time.
                    Chapel hours: 7 AM until 4 PM Monday through Friday
                                                8 A.M. until 4 PM on Saturday
                                               Noon until 4 PM on Sunday

This Fraternity is made up of practicing Catholics who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. What do we do? We pray both alone and together. Each day we pray the Divine Office of Christian Promise. New members are always welcome. There are over 200 professed members in the Diocese of Camden with room for more. Meetings are held the third Sunday of each month.
Christ the King School presents the Living Stations of the Cross every year on Good Friday at 7:30 p.m. During Lent, Stations of the Cross are held on Friday at 2:15 p.m. for the school and in the evenings at 7:30 p.m.
This committee designs programs to promote the marriage relationship and enable it to grow. Also every year the Diocese celebrates a Mass for couples celebrating 25 and 50 years of marriage.
Men’s retreat weekend is held on the Epiphany weekend in January in Malvern, PA, at St. Joe’s in the Hills.
An annual Parish Mission is held every Lenten season for four evenings to increase spiritual awareness of the season. This will include a Parish Lenten Penance Service.
With commitment to prayer, confidential information and communicating prayer intentions, each member acts in an intercessory prayer way for our Parish community, the world, and any special intentions requested.
This group’s purpose is to coordinate activities between parish organizations within the parish and diocesan programs within and throughout the diocese relating to pro-life issues. This group promotes prayer, witness and conversion in order to reconcile those who have been misled to the truths of God’s dominion over life. It supports other organizations such as Birthright, Project Rachel, Shepherding Programs, Problem Pregnancy clinics, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and others.
The rosary is recited every weekday, Monday through Saturday, following the 8:00 AM Mass. Come any time that you wish. All are welcome.
These are groups of fellow parishioners who meet regularly to help each other connect faith with everyday life. Each year during Advent and Lent new groups are formed. If you are new to the parish, we invite you to join us. You will grow as a Catholic; connect faith and life; and get to know other parishioners.
Small Christian Community facilitators are trained to support and help their group members grow spiritually and emotionally as faith filled people of God. Training sessions are held monthly on Wednesdays at 7 P.M. Additional workshops are provided.
Our parish maintains a WebSite at www.christ-the-king-parish.org for current parish and school activities. The Parish Office is on line with e-mail and our webcam broadcasts our weekend services and special events. Contact the Parish Office to submit WebSite updates or to make suggestions.
Women’s retreats are offered at the Elkins Park Dominican Retreat House during weekends in February, April and May.
Religious Education
Adult education and faith update programs are offered in the Parish and by the Diocese on an ongoing basis during the year. Please read the bulletin for program information.
The Family Spirituality Committee was formed to organize activities that foster family evangelization and spirituality and to promote service to our parish. They will sponsor educational projects for parents, as well as children, and family service projects.
Religious Education of Adults in Church and Home is a consortium of neighboring parishes that has been formed for the purpose of presenting speakers of national prominence on topics of interest to adults.
Christ the King Religious Education program strives to proclaim the message of Jesus to the young people of our parish who attend schools other than Christ the King Regional School. With the cooperation of their parents, the children receive religious instruction and are prepared to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Religious instruction is provided for children attending Grades K-6 on Monday afternoons, and Wednesday afternoons, pre-school age children during 9:00 A.M. Sunday Mass, and Junior and senior high school students, through our  Youth Ministry Groups whose meetings are held in the evening.
Programs for grades 7-12 are planned that encourage spiritual development after Confirmation, community building and service outreach for the teens of Christ the King parish. The small group discussion format allows teens to connect their faith with ordinary life experiences. Bowling, hayrides, dances, and swim parties, retreats, and service camp with Summer in the City round out the program.
Sacramental Formation
The purpose of this ministry is to inform, welcome and prepare parents and godparents of children to be baptized. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Baptismal preparation classes are held the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. for parents and godparents. Contact the Parish Office.
The sacrament of Confirmation takes place in the fall of seventh grade. The purpose of this ministry is to awaken in middle school students the realization that with baptism comes privileges and responsibilities, to discuss the availability of the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives and to develop an appreciation that God’s word is speaking to them. Contact the Office of Religious Education.
This program prepares the second grade children and their parents for the celebration of the Sacrament. Upon completion of the program, First Eucharist is celebrated in the spring. Contact the Office of Religious Education.
This ministry prepares children for the sacrament of Penance before First Eucharist. The parents of the children attend one fall workshop and receive material and instruction on preparing their child for the sacrament. Additional instruction is given in Religious Education.
Engaged couples explore different facets of marriage (sexuality, natural family planning, communication, adjustments, sacramentality, and moral decision making) through questionnaires. This Diocesan program assists couples in preparing for marriage and family life. It provides a support system for engaged couples during the engagement period and for marriage enrichment after the wedding day. Contact the Parish Office
The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in Parish Penance Services during Lent and Advent each year in addition to being offered each Saturday from 4-4:45 p.m. and by appointment.
Those who may feel a calling to serve the Church in the religious life or priesthood may call on one of the priests at the parish office. There are a number of religious vocations: Priest, Deacon, Religious Sister or Brother. One may also call the vocations office for the Diocese of Camden at 756-7900. This office offers discernment retreats for those inquiring about a religious vocation.
The RCIA is the process through which those seeking to fully join the Catholic Church are welcomed. This includes those who have never been baptized, those baptized in other Christian faiths and baptized Catholics who have not received First Communion or Confirmation. It is a journey of faith. In the company of a sponsor from the parish community and through experiences of faith sharing, prayer, instruction and celebration, inquirers enter into the sacramental life of the Church at the Easter Vigil. Contact a Parish priest.