Women's Ministry

VOLUNTEER HOURS

ADCCW - Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

NCCW - National Council of Catholic Women

“The Church, and society as a whole, has come to realize how urgently we need what Saint Pope John Paul II called the “prophetic charism” of women as bearers of love, teachers of mercy and artisans of peace, bringing warmth and humanity to a world that all too often judges the value of a person by the cold criteria of usefulness and profit.”   – Pope Benedict XVI.

Mission: Christ the King Women’s Ministry supports the parish mission in service by practicing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.  

Membership: Hi!  We, the current members of Christ the King Women’s Ministry (WM), invite you to share in the support and friendship we experience in Women’s Ministry.  As a female over 18 years of age and as a member of Christ the King Parish – Belton, you are eligible to join and, honestly, our group isn’t complete without YOU!   

Membership Requirements:  (current membership dues: $20 annually)
All adult women in our parish are eligible for membership in this organization. An active member pays annual dues and participates in meetings and activities. An honorary member is a senior over 80 years of age whose dues are waived. All active and honorary members are eligible to vote. Annual dues shall be determined by the Executive Board on an annual basis with approval of a majority vote of the members in attendance at the May general meeting. Dues are payable by September 30 of each year.

Download our Membership Form here: WM Membership Form

Activities of Women's Ministry:

• CEF Cards (Clerical Endowment Fund) – The Clerical Endowment Fund Cards are exceptional gifts to give for any occasion!  The cards are $2.00 or $5.00 each and can be purchased through Women’s Ministry or at the parish office. The Clerical Endowment Fund was established and chartered in 1948 as a permanent fund for the education of our Catholic men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Austin. The persons enrolled and the enrolling party participating in the many spiritual favors of the Clerical Endowment Fund. These spiritual favors include a monthly Mass offered by the Bishop of Austin; a monthly Mass offered by the director for all the living persons enrolled; a remembrance of those enrolled and benefactors by the clerical students of the diocese in their spiritual exercises; and daily remembrance of all enrolled and benefactors by the Carmelite Nuns of the Ancient Observance, Monastery of Our Lady of Grace of Christoval, Texas, in their prayers, Masses, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament!
• Altar Linens Care – We have volunteers who care for the altar linens on a weekly basis.  If you are interested in being involved in this wonderful ministry, please join Women’s Ministry and let us know of your intentions to help with is Spirit-filled ministry.
• Christ the King Parish Knights of Columbus’ Fish Fry has been voted #1 in Belton, Texas!  Women’s Ministry provides outstanding desserts to finish your great Fish Fry feast!  Our volunteers provide desserts for donations to some very grateful Fish Fry patrons!  If you’ve got a favorite dessert you’d like to share, join Women’s Ministry and volunteer.  We always appreciate such heartfelt work!
• CRU House Meals are made once a month for our Catholic students at Mary Hardin Baylor University, Belton, Texas.  These hard-working Crusaders are our sweet kids away from home and we want them to have a home-cooked meal they can share with their friends!  If you’re willing to help prepare a portion of a CRU House meal, please join Women’s Ministry in doing so.
• Funerals are a challenge for grieving families.  The Women’s Ministry tries to lighten that load by assisting with the desserts and service at the reception following the funeral.  Your involvement in this service is truly a gift and a blessing. New volunteers are always welcome!
• Receptions for the Sacraments and various other gatherings are also a specialty of the Women’s Ministry!  We’re pretty good at sharing our talents and services when called upon by our parish!  Your participation will be appreciated and you’ll find that you receive a spiritual gift of joy each time you offer your services.
• Spiritual growth is always something we keep in the foreground as well as strengthening our friendships with one another.  New members to Women’s Ministry are always welcome.  Bring your heart, talents, and joy with you. We have a retreat at least once a year, prayer at every general meeting, and more.  Hope you will join us!