In Service to the Parish
as food for everlasting life. Help us to live by His gospel
and bring us to the joy of His kingdom,
where He lives and reigns forever and ever..."
Prayer from the Feast of Christ the King
Worship Liturgia, "Christ, The Priest."
Service Servicio, "Christ, The King."
Teaching Ensenanze, "Christ, The Prophet."
The CTK Pastoral Council is a distinct group because of its representative nature, consultative role, and consensus-seeking process. It is consultative to the Pastor. It is also a representative body of the faithful focusing on the whole community. The council provides a means for uniting the parish community in expressing its collective wisdom concerning pastoral plans and activities. The Pastoral Council's task is to give counsel and seek consultation. Its role is to understand, to reflect carefully and prayerfully and to seek consensus. AH Council recommendations and pronouncements will be developed by consensus; however, under certain circumstances, the Pastor and the Council may choose to attain a majority through voting to decide a course of action.Taken from the Pastoral Council Resource Guide, Diocese of Austin.
Membership of the CTK Council is open to all registered Catholic members (in rare circumstances an exception can be made with approval of the pastor) of the community who are willing to commit their time and talent to this ministry and spiritual growth.The following members make up the CTK Parish Council. You may find their telephone numbers in the printed Sunday Bulletin:
Chris Bazar
Allen Coco
John Gillette
Karl Green
Jim Glover
Pie Macias
Orfilinda Leija
Jerry L. Simpson, President
Darlina Lofland
Pete Trevino
Robert Trevino
Taken from the Second Vatican Council Document, DECREE ON THE APOSTOLATE OF THE LAITY
"In dioceses, insofar as possible, there should be councils which assist the apostolic work of the Church either in the field of evangelization and sanctification or in the charitable, social, or other spheres, and here it is fitting that the clergy and Religious should cooperate with the laity. While preserving the proper character and autonomy of each organization, these councils will be able to promote the mutual coordination of various lay associations and enterprises."
The following members make up the CTK Finance Committee. You may find their telephone numbers in the printed Sunday Bulletin.
Tom Blair - President
Paula Hanna
Abigail Jimιnez
Deacon Jose Jimιnez
Tom Owens
Bobby Terpstra
Sheila Kertesz
Ken Murray
Alma Trevino
Chris Bazar
Taken from the Second Vatican Council Document, CONSTITUTION ON THE SACRED LITURGY
"It is desirable that the competent territorial ecclesiastical authority mentioned in Art. 22, set up a liturgical commission, to be assisted by experts in liturgical science, sacred music, art and pastoral practice. So far as possible the commission should be aided by some kind of Institute for Pastoral Liturgy, consisting of persons who are eminent in these matters, and including laymen as circumstances suggest. Under the direction of the above-mentioned territorial ecclesiastical authority the commission is to regulate pastoral-liturgical action throughout the territory, and to promote studies and necessary experiments whenever there is question of adaptations to be proposed to the Apostolic See."
Elementary
Junior High
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SOCIAL MINISTRIES
The Grief Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., and is open to anyone who has had the loss of a significant other. The group supports the individual so they do not feel alone and gives them a safe environment to express their feelings and to work through the grieving process with the hope that growth will occur.
Jail
Food Pantry
Salt and Light
Key Concepts:
"Our faith is profoundly social. We cannot be called truly 'Catholic' unless we hear and heed the call to serve those in need and work for justice and peace.""This tradition is not empty theory; it challenges our priorities as a nation, our choices as a Church, our values as parishes. It has led the Church to stand with the poor and vulnerable against the strong and powerful. It brings occasional controversy and conflict, but it also brings life and vitality to the People of God. It is a sign of our faithfulness to the gospel."
"The parishes that are leaders in this area see social ministry not as a specialized ministry, but as an integral part of the entire parish. They weave the Catholic social mission into every aspect of parish life - worship, formation, and action. They follow a strategy of integration and collaboration which helps keep social ministry from being isolated or neglected."
For the many, not the few "We are called to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' in the words of the Scriptures. (cf Mt 5:13-16) This task belongs to every believer and every parish. It cannot be assigned to a few or simply delegated to diocesan or national structures. The pursuit of justice and peace is an essential part of what makes a parish Catholic,"
"We need to build communities of faith where our social teaching is central, not fringe; where social ministry is integral, not optional; where it is the work of every believer, not just the mission of a few committed people and communities."
God, source of all light, we are surrounded by the darkness of the injustices experienced by your people, the poor who are hungry and who search for shelter, the sick who seek relief, and the downtrodden who seek help in their hopelessness.Surround us and fill us with your Spirit who is Light. Lead us in your way to be light to your people. Help our parish to be salt for our community as we share your love with those caught in the struggles of life.
We desire to be your presence to the least among us and to know your presence in them as we work through you to bring justice and peace to this world in desperate need.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Chirst, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Homebound Visitation
Helping Hands
Our KJZT #144 Organization Officers
President: Janice Nelson
Vice President: Claudia Pustka
Treasurer: Donna Davidson
Secretary: Josie Marin
Reporter and PR Person: Eva Bright
In 1894 the Czech women of Yoakum, Texas organized the Katolicka Jednota Zen Rodin Texaskych (KJZT). In English it means the union of Czech Catholic women of Texas. The mission was to promote the spiritual and material well being of its members and their families. In 1971, the name changed to the Catholic Women's Fraternal of Texas. In 1983,the name changed again to the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas-KJZT.
For a very good descriprion of "The Czechs of Texas" and what KJZT is and what it stands for go to this link: HERE.
The Christ the King Parish Organization [KJZT] was formed in July 1988 when Fr. Charles Davis asked a small group of women to form a local society so that CTK could get a loan from the KJZT State Office for building the present Rectory. The loan was approved and the Rectory was built in late 1988 with Fr. Charles Davis as the Pastor in Residence.
Some of our KJZT activities and accomplishments:
The KJZT provide's outstanding services to the Parish Community.
The KJZT purchased the gift shop when Fr. Vaz was here and continue to run it to this day.
The KJZT started the rosary before the masses years ago and continue to lead the rosary prior to the Saturday mass.
Annually the KJZT presents live Stations of the Cross on Good Friday with the youth of the Parish, and offer the blessing of new and expectant mothers in October.
An orphan in Guatemala is sponsored by the KJZT.
The KJZT is active with the older Parishioners and supports two nursing home ministries where they provide the residents with the Eucharist, as well as, they take communion to CTK homebound parishioners on a weekly basis.
The KJZT sponsor's a nurse to go on Medical Missions to Honduras and Arteaga, Mexico.
KJZT provides the church with a monetary donation every year and have recently given money so that a funeral account for indigents could be started.
They participate in the June Festival and any other church organizational function that needs help.
They support the food pantry and participate as a group in the monthly adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
The KJZT also sponsor's fund raising activities for their group activities and recently funded the CTK mission with Fr. Bruce Nieli and they have have sponsored parties for different priest.
Guadalupanas
Respect Life
The Women's Ministry was established originally as the Altar Guild and is one of, if not the, oldest Parish Oranizations. They are affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women and are organized under By-Laws. Some of their activities include, funding the Euchatistic Wine and Bread, Flowers for the Altar, maintaining the Altar Server Garments, Furnishing the bereavment meals, clerical endowments, etc. They are very active and welcome other ladies of the Parish to participate in their activities.
Our Women's Ministry Officers
Rita Green, Pres.
Debbie Blair, Vice Pres.
Nora McKown, Treas.
Marie Pina, Sec.
JUNE FEST - For the June Fest information GO HERE
The primary Grounds and Facility maintenance responsibility has been assumed by the Knights of Columbus Council and Assembly, headed by our beloved and trusted Sir Knight, Rudy Delgado. Each week you can see him and other good men, cutting grass, picking up trash, sweeping the parking lot, etc. God Bless Them All for they are invaluable in the upkeep of the Parish.