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 Servers

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 [email protected] 

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.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] and Lois Pfeifer 785-862-8311 or [email protected] 

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 

Share Christ's love through outreach and service including helping with Advent trees, works of mercy during Lent, collect school supplies and more. Call the church office at 785-273-0710 to sign up. 

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] or 554-0685.

Snow Removal

Help to remove snow from the church campus and at private residential homes for those who are unable to remove snow from their driveways and sidewalks. To sign up, please call our church office at 785-273-0710. 

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.

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 [email protected]

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.

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.

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 our Grand Knight, Thomas Bagley, at 785-670-0072.

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) and visit hospitals. Contact Annie Juarez at [email protected] or Marty Owens at 785-925-1628.

Other opportunities in our community 

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

Full details about local resources for those in need: 

Topeka Resources