Volunteer

Below is our current schedule for Lectors, Ushers and Servers:

MSP Schedule

Christ the King Catholic Church has four core values:

Prayer
Generosity
Learning
Sharing the faith

Following are all of our parish ministries, organized within these four groups.

Altar Server Adult & Youth

Assist the celebrant at Mass for those 5th grade and above. Schedule a training session by calling the church office, 785-273-0710.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Parishioners that distribute Holy Communion at Masses. Contact Carol Hamilton, 785-249-3717.

Hospitality-Greeters

Welcome visitors and parishioners before all Masses. Ideal for families. Contact Rita Grace, 785-506-6325. 

Lector

Proclaim the Word of God at Sunday Masses and special celebrations. Contact Brenda Zimmerman at brenda@firstrealtorsks.com. 

Music

Contact Michael Podrebarac, 785-273-0710.

Cantor

Lead the congregation to relay the Word of God through song.
Adult Choir: Members help lead the assembly with their gift of harmonies and choral singing.

High School Choir

High School youth join their voices in praise.
Youth Choir: Grades 4th through 8th lead the church in song.
Handbells: Members provide music for worship; must be able to read music.
Instrumentalist: Play various instruments to accompany at weekend and special masses.

Organist/Pianist

Provide musical accompaniment for cantor at weekend and special masses.

Perpetual Adoration

Adoration is a ministry to pray before the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sign up for a regular hour or as a substitute for silent prayer and adoration. Contact Stan & Maxine Wiechert, 785-478-3849.

Prayer Network

Join 115 individuals that respond to the request to pray for the sick or those confronted with a challenge in their life. Contacts: Annie Lackey, 554-7875 or lackeyannie12@gmail.com.

Rosary League

Members try to say a five decade Rosary each day. In addition, members pray the Rosary on Mary's special feasts. Volunteers also needed to help weed and maintain the garden area. Contact Mary Franz, 785-478-1015.

Sacristan

Preparation and care of vessels before and after Mass. Contact Michael Podrebarac, 785-273-0710.

St. Monica Ministry

Join parishioners on the second Saturday each month at 7:30 am for a rosary and novena prayers with an 8 am Mass to follow. Saint Monica Ministry is a devotion promoting prayer for the return to the Catholic faith of family members and friends. Contact: Annie Lackey, 785-554-7875 or annielackey@att.net and Lois Pfeifer 785-862-8311 or loisannpfeifer@yahoo.com. 

Usher 

Assist in seating the assembly and taking up the collection. Contact Bud Mosher at 478-0707 or our Church office 785-273-0710.

Charity Committee

Advisory leadership that meets to discuss ways to share Christ's love through outreach and service. Contact Cynthia Holthaus at cwaskowiak@hotmail.com.

Christ the King Sunday

Our annual celebration is held in November on the feast of Christ the King. Contact Rachel Bartels at 640-9333 or Barb Luckeroth at bluckeroth@sbcglobal.net.

Clean Freaks

Join a group of Parishioners that spend one day a month cleaning our church. Contact Connie Sterbenz at 785-221-5027.

Facilities Committee

This ministry helps with maintaining and improving our parish buildings. Contact Tom Flynn at 785-273-0710.

Finance Council

Advisory council appointed by pastor to ensure the church's resources advance the mission of the parish. Contact Cameron Werth at camwerth@yahoo.com. 

Food, Hospitality & Social Volunteer

Provide food and help in various ways with occasional programs, events and receptions. Contact Kathy Tramp, 273-1109.

Funeral Luncheon (Bring Food)

Prepare salads or desserts for funeral luncheon. Contact Mary Taylor at 272-1335 to bring salads; Marci Ross at 785-478-0227 for cookies or brownies.

Funeral Luncheon (Work)

Prepare and serve a light lunch after Mass or service to comfort and support family and friends of the deceased. Contact Dolores Engel, 785-272-5256.

Landscape Committee and Maintenance

Help beautify the church grounds by landscaping and maintaining garden areas. Contact needed. 

Office Volunteers

Assist in answering phone during weekday staff meetings. Call the church office, 785-273-0710.

Parish Council

Advisory Council appointed by the pastor to help pastor obtain the input from parishioners about various matters affecting the parish. Contact Tony Wolf, tljr@gmail.com.

Quilters 

Join our group most Wednesday mornings collaborating on quilting projects. Call Elaine Hatch at 785-478-9128.

Rome Sweet Home

This annual Italian Festival is held in the fall. It includes an outdoor Mass, Italian dinner, beer & wine garden, activities for children of all ages and a firework display. Kyle & Heather Grunert, kgrunert@cox.net or 554-0685.

Safety & Security Committee

This committee helps plan, review and execute the safety and security of our parish campus. Contact the church office, 785-273-0710.

Stewardship Committee

Advisory leadership that meets to discuss ways of multiplying Christ the King's gifts of time, talent and treasure. Brian Hagmeier, bkhag1104@cox.net.

Welcome Ambassador Program

Assist with the registration of new parishioners and reach out to our newcomers to introduce them to Christ the King. Contact Tony Wolf, 785-478-4471.

CTK Early Education Center Volunteer

Volunteers help in various ways in the Early Ed Center. Virtus training required to volunteer in the classroom. For helping in the EEC, contact Ashley Maxwell at 785-272-2999.

CTK School Volunteer

Volunteers help in various ways at CTK School. Virtus training required to volunteer in the classroom. For helping at CTK School, contact Relynn Reynoso at 785-272-2220.

Faith Formation Committee

Advisory leadership appointed by the pastor that meets to discuss ways to promote Christian education for the parish. Contact Brad Hoff at bradleymhoff@gmail.com.

RCIA Sponsor/Teacher

Sponsor: Adults willing to accompany RCIA candidates to weekly sessions and provide spiritual support for the candidate.
Teacher: Provide leadership to the RCIA program by presenting weekly sessions. Contact Angela Herman at hermana@haydencatholic.net.

Religious Education

Volunteers help teach students grades K-8 or help with Totus Tuus in the summer. Those that cannot teach every week could volunteer as a substitute or be a classroom aide. Virtus training required to all who volunteer in the classroom. Contact Deb Frost, 785-273-0710.

Youth Group Volunteer

Provide adult supervision for youth events. Virtus training required. Contact Deb Frost, 785-273-0710.

Boy Scouts

A program for male youth that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participative citizenship and develops personal fitness. Contact Rick Peat, 785-478-0103.

Carmelites

We are a Discalced Carmelite Secular Order community who strive to live the Evangelical Counsels in a spirit of contemplation for the sanctification of the Church and the world. Contact Martha Ganser, 785-232-2586.

Catholic Charities Food Drive

Assist with handing out grocery bags and collecting donations for drive. Contact Fred Biesmeyer at 478-3147.

Community Volunteer

Join the many volunteers in the community that help through Doorstep, Extraordinary Minister at the hospitals, Prison Ministry, Mary's Choice and Sole Reason to name a few. New volunteers can call the church office, 273-0710.

Credo

To provide Catholic young adults (ages 21-40) in Topeka with community to grow and take ownership in their faith while forming deep and lasting relationships through various social, sacramental and formational events. Contact credotopeka@gmail.com.

Cub Scouts

A program for male youth that helps to develop leadership through exploration. Contact Sean Burkhart at 331-8320 or Mike Augustine, 478-4555.

Daughters of Isabella

A charitable organization of Catholic women founded on the principle of its motto: Unity, Friendship and Charity. Meetings are held the 4th Sunday of the month at Christ the King Church. Contact Mary Rovaris at 785-478-9358.

Knights of Columbus

A Catholic men's social and service organization dedicated the the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. This ministry meets monthly and is open to all men of the parish. Contact Harold Norris, 785-506-2094 or Howard Hart, grandpahowee@gmail.com.

Let's Help Meal

Assist with preparing and serving a meal once a month. Contact Patsy Rush at 271-5936 or Linda Mehrtens at 256-2192.

Men's Group

That Man is You: An interactive, multimedia men's program focused upon the development of authentic male leadership. Contact Everett Spellman, 271-1495.

Ministry to the Home-Centered in Residences/Facilities

Brings communion to Catholics in skilled nursing, assisted, rehab and independent living facilities, and parishioners who are homebound, temporarily or long-term. Contact Annie Juarez at annie_juarez@yahoo.com or Marty Owens at 785-925-1628.

Scouting for Girls

A program that helps build girls of courage, confidence and character. Call Jennifer Augustine, 785-215-9657 or Ashley Knoll, 785-430-0537.

There are also a number of places outside of our Church that you can donate your time and treasure in the Topeka community.

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