Where Faith and Community Meet
Liturgical Ministries
Pastoral Care Ministry
Contact:Judy Kashka 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Our parish wishes to support all parishioners who experience the loss of a loved one. If you have a death in the family and the funeral is at Christ the King Church, our Pastoral Care Coordinator will assist you in planning the funeral liturgy. Use our Pastoral care Coordinator as a liaison for information regarding special liturgical needs.
Lectors
Contact: LaVon Colhour 816-523-5050
In this ministry, you proclaim the scriptures during Mass. Any parishioner, high school age or older, is invited to participate. The diocese provides training.
Eucharistic Ministers
Contact: LaVon Colhour 816-523-5050
These special ministers of Holy Communion assist with distribution of the Eucharist on Sunday and weekdays. Any registered and confirmed member of the parish, age 16 or older, is welcome to participate. The diocese provides training.
Eucharist to the Homebound
Contact: Judy Kashka 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Eucharistic Ministry training needed to participate in this ministry. These Special Ministers of Eucharist take communion to the homebound. Any registered and confirmed member of the parish, age 16 or older, is welcome to participate. Many families find this a meaningful activity. The diocese provides training.
Ushers
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
The ushers assist with greeting parishioners, helping them find places to sit, taking up collection, distributing bulletins and preparing the church after each Mass. Several ushers are needed at each Mass.
Gift Bearers
Contact: Angie Maschler 816-941-4042
Individuals and families are invited to participate at Mass by bringing the gifts of bread and wine to the altar.
Lead 3:30 Rosary
Contact: LaVon Colhour 816-523-5050
Christ the King Parish has a tradition of reciting the rosary before the 4:00 Mass on Saturday. Various parishioners lead this Marian devotion.
Art and Environment
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
This group prepares the inside and outside of our church for the major liturgical feasts and seasons. A variety of tasks are involved and people of all skill levels are welcome.
Adult Choir and Cantors
Contact: James Wagner 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Join your voice with the parish choir which practices three times a month and sings at two weekend Masses a month. Cantors are needed to lead the singing at weekend Masses.
Small Music Ensemble
Contact: James Wagner 816-363-4888 ext. 120
A small ensemble group practices before, and sings at, the 7:30 PM Mass on Sunday. There are opportunities to form new groups.
Pianist/Organist/Instrumentalist
Contact: James Wagner 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Anyone with training on a musical instrument is welcome to share his or her talent with the parish and assist our music ministry.
Sunday Sacristy Helper
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
This ministry requires a few minutes before and/or after Mass to see that the preparations for the following liturgy are completed. Individuals and families may participate in this ministry.
Care of Sacristy
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Those involved in this ministry care for the sacred vessels and garments that are used at our liturgies. This involves laundering the linens used at Mass and some light cleaning of the sanctuary.
Social Concerns Ministries
Food Pantry Workers
Contact: Steve Quinlin 816-363-4888 ext. 135
Assist people living within parish boundaries who are experiencing effects of poverty. Volunteers are needed to interview clients, sort and stack food.
Christmas Basket Project
Contact: Diane Smith 816-363-4888 ext. 136
Christ the King assists parishioners and others in our area who are in need at Christmas. Volunteers needed to oversee the Giving Tree process and help sort, stack, pack and distribute food and gifts. This would be a great volunteer project for the entire family.
Parish Support Ministries
Office Volunteers
Contact: Madeline Weiler 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Assist with general office tasks and answer the phone on an as-needed basis.
Bulletin Stuffers/Parish Mailings
Contact: Madeline Weiler 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Assist with stuffing, labeling and sorting major parish mailings, usually done weekdays on an as-needed basis.
Family/Community Life Ministries
Christ the King Seniors
Contact: Art Mingucci 816-942-0929
Open to all senior citizens of the parish. This group promotes activities for seniors which include monthly luncheons, field trips and retreats.
Women of Christ the King
Contact: Diane Smith 816-333-5369
Open to all women of the parish. This group hosts refreshments for parish functions, holds fundraisers for the parish and organizes retreats for spiritual growth.
Funeral Luncheons
Contact: Marge Jackson 816-943-6118
This group provides luncheons for the family and friends of a deceased parishioner. Volunteers needed to bring food and help prepare and serve the meal.
Pro-Life Committee
Contact: Therese Ismert 816-363-1832
This group plans various parish activities concerning life issues, including National Right to Life in October, anniversary of Roe vs. Wade in January and Mother's Day.
Vocation Committee
Contact: Butch Wagner 816-942-9383
The Vocation Committee strives to increase awareness of vocations and address ways that vocations can be encouraged.
Welcome Committee
Contact: Joann Moore 816-942-9294
This group welcomes new members to the parish through phoning, mailing and making visits as requested. Volunteers are needed to help with the various welcoming activities.
Alumni Committee
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113 ext. 3301
Work with alumni, current parents and parents of alumni to create and maintain a database of alumni names and prepare alumni news items for the parish bulletin and school newsletter.
Youth Group
Contact: Alec Ruffini 816-520-7894
Any youth from 7th through 12th grades are invited to participate in our youth group. We have several different activities for our youth including regular youth group meetings, youth conferences, diocesan retreats, lock-ins, reflection nights and nights on the town. All of our meetings are centered around prayer, some activity and having a good time.
Senior Center
Contact: Ellen Turner 816-363-4888 ext. 127
The Senior Center offers free or low-cost meals to seniors in our community. The meals are delivered each day, Monday – Friday. Volunteers assemble meals and deliver the meals. In addition, the seniors enjoy lunch and fellowship three afternoons a month in the church hall.
Education Ministries
Catholic Parent Teacher Organization
Contact: Terri Fehr 816-822-9114
This group coordinates fundraisers for the school, sponsors various school activities and organizes classroom support for teachers. Open to all parents of school children.
Substitute Teachers
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113 ext. 3301
Work on an as-needed basis for Kindergarten through 8th grade teachers who are ill or attending in-services. 60 hours of college credit required.
Parish School Volunteers
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113 ext. 3301
Volunteers needed to assist teachers in the classroom as helpers and tutors. Various involvement opportunities are available.
School Health Room
Contact: Helen Pueschel 816-363-1113 ext. 3301
Work with school-age children to assess illness, bandage boo-boos, and contact parents if a child needs to be sent home.
Early Childhood Center
Contact: Theresa Harris 816-363-1113
Adults are needed to assist teachers and caregivers with children 6 weeks to age 5 in a variety of classroom activities from reading to preschoolers to rocking babies. Scheduling to meet your needs.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Contact: Bernie Graves 816-942-7968
This program assists adults who are interested in becoming Catholic. Those preparing for initiation into the Church meet weekly from September through Easter. Volunteers are needed to serve as sponsors and assist with meetings.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Contact: Jennifer Malone 816-822-1842
During the 9:30 Mass young children are dismissed for a special sharing of the Word. Adults are needed to help lead discussion and assist with crafts and projects.
Scripture Study Group
Contact: 816-363-4888 ext. 120
Scripture study group meets on Thursdays to study the readings for the week. Any parishioner is invited to join.
Ministries for Youth
Altar Servers
Contact: Angie Maschler 816-941-4042
Young men and women in the 4th grade and above are invited to serve at Mass as altar servers. The parish provides training.
Lectors
Contact: LaVon Colhour 816-523-5050
In this ministry, you proclaim the scriptures during Mass. Any parishioner, high school age or older, is invited to participate. The diocese provides training.
Eucharistic Ministers
Contact: LaVon Colhour 816-523-5050
These special ministers of Holy Communion assist with distribution of the Eucharist at Sunday and weekday liturgies as well as to the homebound and sick. Any registered and confirmed member of the parish, age 16 or older, is welcome to participate. The diocese provides training.