STEWARDSHIP Not a Program,Not a Fundraising Campaign, Not an Empty Buzzword,A Way of Life

THE CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING CONTENTS 3 Stewardship of Time Becoming A 4 Stewardship of 5 Stewardship of Treasure STEWARDSHIP PARISH

In common language, “stewardship” simply means taking good care of one’s belongings. Parish Ministries At The Cathedral of Christ the King, when we talk about stewardship, we mean something 6 Hospitality (Parish Life) more than that. 8 Prayer (Liturgy and Worship) As Christians, we believe that we don’t really own anything, per se. God has created all 9 Formation (Spiritual) things; everything we “own” is really “on loan” from God. From this perspective, then, 13 Service (Community Outreach) stewardship means taking care of God’s gifts.

Everything God has given us — special skills, a nice smile, a good income — is meant not only for us, but for others as well. As strange as it seems, being a good steward of these gifts involves giving them away. As we learn from Jesus’ life, self-giving is the road to true happiness.

Stewardship is using our time, talent, and treasure to build God’s Kingdom. All three elements are equally important.

Our annual Stewardship Renewal is an important event for the community of Christ the King. It is a time when we reassess the way we use God’s gifts by making commitments of time, talent, and treasure. Renewing ourselves in these areas results in great spiritual benefits “Pray without ceasing. In all for us as individual parishioners and for the community around us. This year, how will you circumstances give thanks, for this is the use your gifts? will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 2 Action Steps to Improve Your Prayer Life

• Spend 15 minutes every morning in quiet prayer by reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture. A helpful place to start is the readings for each day, at usccb.org/bible/readings or on Catholic phone and tablet apps, such as iBreviary, Magnificat, Divine Office or CTK app.

• Thank God for the good Preparing Yourself things He has given you that you might take for granted SPIRITUALLY throughout the day.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “Prayer and Christian life are inseparable” • Examine your conscience before (CCC, 2745). In fact, St. Paul tells us to “pray constantly.” But as anyone who has ever going to sleep and say an Act of tried to pray on a regular basis will tell you, prayer can be hard work. That is why we Contrition like we do at Mass. have to make a firm commitment to be persistent. • Pray with your children each Just as we learn to budget our money or schedule occasions for service, we also have to night before bed, giving each be very specific when we make time for prayer. Many people set aside 10 minutes in the family member an opportunity morning to sip a cup of coffee and read the daily readings. Others pray a Rosary on the to pray for something and way to work. Still others pray with children before bedtime or pray with their spouse concluding with an Our Father, before retiring for the evening. Whatever the format, the important thing is that we make Hail Mary and the Glory Be. a conscious effort to spend time with the One we most.

3 Action Steps to Become More Active in Service

• Pray about how the gifts God has given you can best be used to serve others.

• Use your Commitment Card to find a parish ministry that will help you grow personally in living out your faith.

• Commit to being faithful to God through those you serve in word and deed. Becoming An ACTIVE SERVANT “Jesus said to them, ‘Come after Every week, our parish is buzzing with activity. There are groups that pray together, me, and I will make you fishers groups that minister to other parishioners, and groups that reach out to the of men.’ Then they abandoned their community. Christ Himself taught us that “whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). When we lay down our wants and nets and followed him.” desires to serve each other, God blesses our efforts! Will you consider where God is calling you to serve Him?

4 — Mark 1:17-18 Consistent and offer Our Treasure in Prayer GIVING • Pray about the best use of your Our deepest reason for giving is not because our parish has needs, but because we financial resources and ask God have a spiritual need to give. We are called to give to God from our first fruits, and to to show you where you need to recognize that everything comes from Him. Our gifts to God should be out of faith and gratitude for what God has done for us. Just like the apostles who laid down their nets give Him priority in them. the moment that Jesus called them, we too should lay down everything, even something as important to us as our finances, to follow Christ. God’s promise to us is a promise of • Evaluate your regular offertory life and security when we place all of our trust in Him. “The Lord will be with you and gift and increase it based on will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed” (Deuteronomy 31:8). what you think God is calling you to give until you reach the full tithe.

• Make a commitment to give regularly to God through the parish offertory, and be faithful to your tithing commitment, even when you attend Mass elsewhere.

5 family, community and country. Catholic Singles of the Bluegrass The Cathedral of Christ the King Commitment: We are always looking for Volunteers: The mission of the Catholic Singles helping hands with our Troop. Whether your of the Bluegrass is to promote friendship career has made you an expert on a topic such development for Catholic singles by providing 2019 Stewardship as money management or you have a particular opportunities to participate in social activities, passion for sewing, prayer, or the saints, we service projects, and faith-based education Ministry List would welcome volunteers to speak at our programs. The group is open to all ages, meetings and/or join our troop leadership. religions and both singles and couples; however, Assisting leaders in planning and organizing the focus is to provide a positive and spiritual HOSPITALITY the group meetings and activities. environment to foster the development of (Parish Life & Stewardship) Team Leader: Andi Haubenreich, 859-780-3149, friendships between Catholic singles in the PPC Contact: John Maher [email protected] Diocese of Lexington and especially those who Email: [email protected] would not feel comfortable in a 20s or 30s group. Phone: 859-333-0071 Archives/History of Parish Commitment: Help plan and facilitate various Staff Contact: Katie Sheppard Volunteers: Collect and store artifacts and group events. Volunteer commitment is up Email: [email protected] information relating to the history and to the individual. Contact Team Leader for Phone: 859-335-3684 development of the Parish community of Christ additional information. Hospitality ministries shall be responsible for the King. This team coordinates its efforts with Team Leader: Fred Payne, 859-619-0174, creating a welcoming environment and other the diocesan archivist. [email protected] elements of parish life not covered by other Commitment: Meet once per week in the teams. This shall include, but not be limited O’Neill Center Archives room. Coffee & Donuts to, social functions, welcoming programs, Team Leader: Ruddy, 859-269-1166, Volunteers: Contribute to the building of a senior ministry programs, Parish Newsletter, [email protected] strong parish community by serving coffee Parish Directory, providing weekday and and donuts in the Cathedral Center normally weekend O’Neill Center receptionist support, Bereavement Ministries on first and third Sundays from 7 a.m. until Boy Scouts, American Heritage Girls, bridge Volunteers: To help with funeral Mass 1:30 p.m. groups, Archives — History of the Parish, preparation and provide post-funeral Commitment: Set up, serve and/or cleanup. Coffee and Donuts Sundays, Knights of reception at the church. Can participate in- Can use volunteers on whatever frequency they Columbus, Parish Picnic, and Oktoberfest, and person or by helping provide food, drinks for can serve — attempt to rotate based on number Website/Social Media. post-funeral reception. of volunteers for this team. A great way to Commitment: Variable and can use help at serve and get to know many parishioners. American Heritage Girls (AHG) whatever level the volunteer can contribute Team Leader: Carol Keslin, 607-772-0814, Volunteers: American Heritage Girls is a character either helping families plan funeral liturgy [email protected] development program for girls ages 5-18. In this or contributing to post-funeral reception program we strive to build women of integrity preparation and hosting. Call Team Leader for Compass Catholic Financial Studies and self-confidence through service to God, family, additional information. To teach an authentically Catholic approach to community and country. Support the AHG as they Team Leader: Cindy Kopczyk, 859-272-1580, personal finances, allowing individuals to be fully seek to build integrity through service to God, [email protected] engaged in their faith journey, become free from 6 financial obligations so they may fulfill the unique Commitment: Two six-week sessions a year New Member Receptions purpose God has for them. Studies include: (volunteers would only need to be reset for one Volunteers: Plan and facilitate new member Set your House in Order and Navigating your or two nights per session) plus additional prayer reception events currently held on a quarterly Finances God’s Way. For more information visit: events, i.e. special intention Rosary. Also being basis. Volunteers assist with food, drinks and to www.compasscatholic.org. available for people to reach out to talk as needed. help welcome new members at the events. Commitment: Participants will meet in small Team Leader: Whitney Allen, 859-967-3189, Commitment: Can use assistance as volunteers groups once a week for approximately five to nine [email protected] choose to participate. Contact Team Leader for weeks depending on the study. Participants will additional information. need to prepare at least 15 minutes each night Knights of Columbus Team Leader: OPEN. Contact Katie Sheppard, before the class. Facilitators are also needed! Volunteers: Unites men in their faith and 859-335-3684. [email protected] Team Leader: Katie Sheppard, 859-335-3684, provide for Catholic families in times of need, [email protected] guided by four principles — charity, unity, Oktoberfest fraternity and patriotism. Volunteers: Participate in a variety of ways Digital Marketing Ministry Commitment: Seeking good men who wish to serve to organize and participate in the annual Volunteers: Promoting the various ministries their parish and community in various ways while Oktoberfest event, which raises funds for the and events at the Cathedral by engaging participating in a faith-filled men’s community. church, school and various charities, and to parishioners and the community through a Contact Team Leader for additional information. contribute to the building of a strong parish strong online presence. We utilize several social Team Leader: Doug Spear, 859-608-3757, community by hosting a popular fall event for media platforms, such as: Facebook, Twitter, [email protected] the parish and Lexington community. and Instagram, as well as the CTK website to Commitment: Assorted volunteer opportunities keep everyone informed of the happenings at Moms’ Ministry planning and during the event. We need many the Cathedral and to share our beautiful faith. In Volunteers: Moms of young children hands for all the variety of booths, food, and addition, we are a resource to the CTK ministries committed to support one another through game areas for adults and children. Contact to assist in online marketing initiatives. networking, sharing ideas and resources, and Team Leaders for additional information. Commitment: Volunteers can contribute to our building friendships in a small group setting Team Leaders: General Inquiries: social media presence anywhere and anytime. that meets twice monthly. They also serve as a [email protected] The ministry will meet to plan a marketing ministry team on various projects TBD by the Tom and Suzonne Bunch, 859-266-7588, calendar and strategy at least quarterly. Join group each year. [email protected], us to help grow our cathedral, faith, and Commitment: Annual, September through Leslie and Michael Vincent, 859-268-4128, community through this new and vital ministry. May, second and fourth Wednesdays, 9 to 11 [email protected] Team Leader: Tracie Kriete, 404-944-1998, a.m., PLC Room D. Amy & Al Carrillo, 423-765-3415, [email protected] Team Leaders: Kristy Tucker, 859-492-7036, [email protected] [email protected], Ashley Izzo, 708-925-1381, Healing Hopeful Hearts [email protected] O’Neill Center Receptionists Volunteers: Assist with prayer and sharing Volunteers: The receptionist group covers the your own stories for those struggling with the office on Saturday mornings. We also help cover stress and grief of infertility, miscarriage and childlessness. 7 whenever Joe Buckman needs assistance. Commitment: Assist Scout leaders with the Commitment: Can be one time or ongoing. We Commitment: Four to eight-hour shifts on an planning and organizing of group meetings can always use help serving as a guide leader as-needed basis. Volunteers can specify their and activities. for different age-based patrols. Meetings for availability. Contact Team Leader for additional Team Leader: Richard Archer, 859-684-0605, Woodlands (K-5) are biweekly include activities, information. [email protected] lessons, and games which you can help plan and Team Leader: Elaine O. Hathaway, 859-274-0304, lead. Meetings for Navigators and Adventurers (6- [email protected] Special Events Team 12) are weekly, and have similar structure, but rely Newcomers Receptions, 75th Anniversary of the more on boy-led activities. Do you have special Parent Teacher Organization Parish, Parish Picnic, Senior Seminar, Diocesan skills or interest and want to share with the boys, for Christ the King School Events, etc. but don’t want the long-term commitment of patrol Volunteers: The CKS PTO is an organization Volunteers: Event Planners to help plan and leadership? We’d love to hear about your hobby, established to facilitate the educational efforts of execute dinners and receptions as called for by devotion, or skill! our teachers and staff through a continuum of the rector and staff. Volunteers can contribute Team Leader: Bryan Blair, 859-317-3056, volunteer and fundraising opportunities. This in varying ways to include planning, providing [email protected] parent and teacher partnership fosters growth for for food, drinks, set-up, serving, and/or cleanup our students both at home and in the classroom. for these events. Welcome/Hospitality Team Commitment: Flexible. You can sign-up for specific Commitment: Volunteers can contribute to A parish of our size can be intimidating to those events throughout the year. whatever extent they feel comfortable, both in seeking a spiritual home. Help ensure that our Team Leader: Megan Giles, 859-481-5052, what they can contribute as well as frequency. parish is warm and inviting to our fellow brothers [email protected], Search “CKS PTO” Contact the Team Leader for additional and sisters. “For I hungry and you gave me on Facebook information and/or to volunteer. something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me Team Leader: Catherine Nalli, 859-263-3556, something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me Parish Picnic [email protected] in...” Matthew 25:35. Let’s make sure there are no Volunteers: Participate in planning and strangers among us, only family. facilitating the annual parish picnic in order to Trail Life Volunteers: Welcome new members to our parish build a strong parish community. Trail Life USA is a Church-based, Christ-centered community with a kind note or phone call and Commitment: Day of picnic to assist with various and boy-focused mentoring and discipleship determine how our parish can serve their family’s set-up activities, coordinate food/drinks, help with journey that speaks to the heart of a boy. needs. Act as a liaison between our ministries activities and welcome area, parking assistance. Established on timeless values derived from the and our newest parishioners to help them get Contact Team Leaders for additional information. Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, connected. Help plan and organize two Newcomer’s Team Leaders: OPEN. Please contact Kelley Nalli boys from Kindergarten through 12th grade are Receptions each year (September and March). for more information, [email protected] engaged in a Troop setting by mentors where they Commitment: Flexible. Outreach can be done are challenged to grow in character, understand from home as time permits. One hour a week Scouts (Boys/Cubs) their purpose, serve their community, and develop can build bridges and strengthen our parish Volunteers: Staff the Troop/Pack and the individual practical leadership skills to carry out the mission community. We have between 3-10 families join Patrols/Dens with qualified and trained leaders to for which they were created. our parish each month. support the programs of Boy Scout Troop 93 and Volunteers: Help us raise Godly men through Team Leader: Robert & Heister, Cub Scout Pack 93 of Christ the King. this ministry. 859-252-6585, [email protected] 8 Widows & Widowers Group (WOW) Altar Servers Liturgical Environment Volunteers: Parishioners gather monthly to be Volunteers: An altar server is a lay assistant to Volunteers: Help create the appropriate design and source of fellowship, support, and strength for a member of the clergy during a Mass. An altar décor that will enhance the worship experience one another. The loss of a loved one is life’s server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such during all liturgical seasons and church services. most stressful event. There is no right or wrong as fetching and carrying, incense, among other Commitment: This is primarily a seasonal ministry way to feel. WOW was formed to provide a things. Sign up for Mass you usually attend. 5th and is concentrated around the transition period caring and nurturing environment of support. grade and above. Adults welcome. between one season and the next. Commitment Commitment: Flexible commitment. Once a Commitment: Scheduling done on a rotating basis level is up to the individual. Contact the Team month meetings and social activities. based on numbers of servers and preferences for Leader for additional details. Team Leader: Barbara Kincaid, 859-244-8908, various Masses. Team Leader: OPEN. Please contact Al & Grace [email protected] Team Leader: Tina Troiano, 859-619-9874, Wiemann for information, [email protected] [email protected] Ministries PRAYER (Liturgy & Worship) Extraordinary Ministers Volunteers: To encourage the community to PPC Contact: Deacon Al & Grace Wiemann of Holy Communion express and share the gift of faith through music Email: [email protected] Volunteers: Be trained and commissioned and singing. The Music Ministry includes several Phone: 859-338-1968 to supplement the priests and deacons in sub-ministries. We can always use volunteer in the Staff Contact: Robert Whitaker distributing the Precious Body and Blood of various groups: Cathedral Choir (9 a.m. Sunday), Email: [email protected] our Lord at Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Folk Choir (11:15 a.m. Sunday), Boys Choir, Girls Phone: 859-335-3693 Also assist in cleaning sacred vessels Choir, Resurrection Choir (Funerals), Cantors, The Liturgy/Worship Team sets goals, direction and following Mass. Instrumentalists. standards for the overall liturgical life and activities Commitment: Two hours for initial training. Commitment: Varying opportunities so of the parish. It is responsible to lead and coordinate Extraordinary Ministers are scheduled on a commitment will depend on what options the all aspects of liturgical worship within the parish. rotating basis based on numbers of ministers and volunteer is interested in pursuing. Contact the This includes all ministries that are engaged in direct preferences for various Masses. Team Leader for additional information. support of the liturgical life of the parish. Team Leader: Lori Angel, 859-260-6429, Team Leader: Robert Whitaker, 859-335-3693, [email protected] [email protected] Altar Care & Linens Volunteers: To clean purificators, corporals and Lectors of the Word Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration hand towels used at Mass and replace them as Volunteers: Proclaim the readings for parish Volunteers: Support the upkeep and activity necessary. worship services. surrounding the perpetual adoration chapel. Commitment: periodic assistance in laundering/ Commitment: Two hours for initial training. Sign up for an hour at www.cathedralctk.org/ cleaning items used for weekday and Sunday Lectors are scheduled on a rotating basis based perpetual-adoration. Masses. Can work with individuals with varying on numbers of ministers and preferences for Commitment: One hour per week, either alone or abilities to contribute. various Masses. with a prayer partner. Team Leader: Rachel Stablein, 859-277-5847, Team Leader: Lisa Contreras, 859-266-5064, Team Leaders: Decaon Al Wiemann, 859-245-2626, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Grace Wiemann, 859-245-2626, [email protected] 9 Prayers of the Faithful Masses. Can work with individuals with varying September to April (excluding December) from Volunteers: Write Prayers of the Faithful to abilities to contribute. 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.. be used for parish weekend, holy day and Team Leader: Mike Nuzzo, 412-848-9141, Team Leader: Colette Irtz, 859-245-7245, occasional secular holiday Masses. Volunteers minuzzo2roadrunner.com [email protected] are part of a team that rotates the responsibility on a monthly basis. Called & Gifted Workshop Commitment: Team rotates monthly assignments FORMATION (Spiritual) God is calling you to a unique purpose in life, a so frequency will be based on the size of the team. PPC Contact: Whitney Allen work of love that only you can do. Discern your Team Leader: Deacon John Hinkel, 859-806-3672, Email: [email protected] charisms (spiritual gifts) and begin to discern [email protected] Phone: 859-421-5214 God’s call. You have received gifts in Baptism and Staff Contact: Deacon Tim Weinmann Confirmation through which God intends His love Sacristans Email: [email protected] to reach others. Come and discover these charisms Volunteers: Prepares vessels and sets up for Phone: 859-266-9314 in you! The Called & Gifted discernment process weekend and holy day Masses to facilitate the To plan and provide for the spiritual development begins with a workshop presentation that includes proper celebration of the Liturgy. and faith formation of the parish community Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship, Commitment: Rotation assignments dependent through meaningful evangelical, liturgical and the nature of charisms, call and vocation, and how on number of volunteers. Contact Team Leader for catechetical programs that form and equip the to undertake the process of discernment. additional details. entire parish to be missionary disciples in our Commitment: The ministry is facilitated by Team Leader: Rachel Stablein, 859-277-5847, families, in our parish and in our community. participants of the Called & Gifted Workshop who [email protected] discern and are willing to support the ministry Adult Faith Formation here at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Ushers Volunteers: Support and/or facilitate various Team Leader: Debbie Wagner, 859-699-6555, Volunteers: To greet and welcome all entering the activities geared to catechize adults as they [email protected] house of the Lord; to take up the collection, ask for are formed to become missionary disciples of Bryan Beck, 859-825-8168, [email protected] volunteers to bring gifts of bread and wine to the Jesus Christ. Celebrant, and to straighten up the Church after Commitment: Will vary based on the activity Cathedral Book Store each Mass. If you have a heart for making people in question. Typically, spending a number of The Cathedral bookstore offers Catholic religious feel welcome as they come to worship, then this is hours helping plan, coordinate and/or facilitate a material, such as books and sacramentals, available the ministry for you. Families can do this together particular program, event or series. Contact Deacon to parishioners the general public. and it’s a great way to develop the young people’s Tim for further details and/or to share ideas. Volunteers: Staff bookstore before or after weekend gift of generosity. Team Leader: Deacon Tim Weinmann, Masses or special events on a rotating basis with Commitment: We need friendly people who 859-266-9314, [email protected] other team members. help people feel welcomed. We need people who Commitment: Hours will vary, typically 15-20 can help others in emergencies to provide a safe Breakfast Book Club minutes after a Mass. environment. We need them to take the collection. Volunteers: Participate in spiritual, educational, Team Leader: Michele Ferguson, 859-270-1420, We help the handicap moving around in church. social and self-help opportunities through [email protected] Scheduling done on a rotating basis based on discussion of timely books. numbers of ministers and preferences for various Commitment: Members meet weekly from 10 Catholic Way Bible Study Commitment: Serve on team once or twice per in the teacher training programs of the Diocese; to In-depth study of scripture through weekly year for the six-week series. keep parents informed of their student’s progress; meetings with a lecture and small group Team Leader: Whitney Allen, 859-967-3189, to assist parents in the home religious education discussion. Participants prepare by daily Bible [email protected] and sacramental preparation of their student; to reading, study and answering questions. Catholic assist and cooperate with the other educational Way Bible Study is a Catholic ministry that Children’s Liturgy of the Word programs in the Parish; to teach the student explores the scriptures through the loving heart (CLOW) Christian life as a social and personal experience. of the Church. The fullness of our Christian faith Help organize and present the children Volunteers: Work in planning and/or facilitating is investigated through the tradition and teaching (generally pre-First Communion age) of the the catechesis and faith formation of our young magisterium of the church. The four goals of this Parish with a relevant, easily understood people in CCD. There are many ways to support ministry are evangelization, catechesis, formation presentation of the scriptures and help them either the grades 4-year-olds to 5th grade and discipleship. All seekers are welcome. to understand what it means to worship in a program, or the grades 6-12 programs, including Volunteers: Participate in weekly bible study liturgical setting as they grow. teaching, facilitating, or helping with special sessions. Those engaged over a period of time Volunteers: Volunteers assist in facilitating the programs that take place during the year. If you may be asked to become group leaders and/or to children’s Liturgy during Mass from a comprised have a desire and passion to disciple young support the ministry in other various ways. lesson. Volunteers are given either a speaking people as they come to know Jesus and His Commitment: A few hours each week to assignment or one shepherding the children. Church, there is a place for you in this ministry. participate in and/or support the ministry in Commitment: We are always looking for parents Commitment: Flexible. We can work with those various ways. Contact the Team Leader for of the young children to help during CLOW. who have just a few hours per month. Contact additional information. Being a catechist is very rewarding. Doesn’t the team leader for additional details and Team Leader: Karen Schwerschenau, 859-333-4799, really take preparation. Would love to have information. [email protected] teenagers! Great for service hours. Volunteers Team Leaders: Karen Kirkland (4-year-olds to typically serve for one hour per month during 5th grade), 859-266-0302, [email protected] Catholics Returning Home the assigned Mass. Rebecca Whitney (6-12), 859-268-1268, We strive to help our brothers and sisters come Team Leader: Jennifer O’Bryan, 859-582-5593, [email protected] back to a full participation in the life of the [email protected], Church and encounter the Lord in His Word and Lenten Mission His Sacraments. We create a welcoming, non- Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Volunteers: Support the organization and threatening environment for inactive Catholics (CCD) facilitation of the annual parish Lenten Mission to spend six weeks of focused discernment about To provide Catholic religious education for that is intended to draw participants closer to returning to the life of the Catholic Church. students four years-old through twelve grade who Jesus and His Church during the Lenten Season. Three six-week sessions are held each year either attend public and private schools. To introduce Commitment: Participate in a few meetings here at Christ the King or at Mary Queen of the the student to habits of prayer, worship and and give a few hours of time to help assure the Holy Rosary. liturgical celebrations; to help the student become Lenten Mission accomplishes its goals. This Volunteers: If you have a heart and compassion aware of personal responsibility in performing activity typically takes place over the month or so for those separated from the Catholic Church, acts of good or evil; to show the student his/ preceding the mission itself. consider participating as a team member in a her unique value to him/herself, to others and Team Leader: Deacon Tim Weinmann, future six-week series. to God; to help the student develop a personal 859-266-9314, [email protected] relationship with Jesus; to support the Catechist 11 Light of the World Retreat dealing with in-laws, stewardship of finances, shelving returned books or processing donated A parish-based weekend retreat intended to romance, and forgiveness are approached through books into the library. provide a personal encounter with Jesus Christ a sacramental lens of marriage as Christ’s chosen Commitment: Few hours per month and through the power and inspiration of the Holy school for us to learn how to love as he does. If scheduling is very flexible. Contact Team Leader to Spirit. The weekend invites participants to discover you are a practicing Catholic couple, imperfect but discuss the possibilities. or deepen their personal relationship with Jesus growing in your faith, able to laugh at yourself, be Team Leaders: Michele Ferguson, 859-270-1420, and his Church. The retreat is open to both men honest about what you’ve learned in marriage, and [email protected] and women parishioners (18 or older). Free affirm the fullness of Catholic teaching on marriage childcare (ages 0-8) offered on the first (Friday) and and sexuality, you are needed in this ministry! Religious Vocations Team, last (Monday) evenings of the retreat. The goal of Volunteers: Volunteer presenters are needed for Hands of Mary LOTW is to invite (or renew) each retreatant into each workshop (leaders’ book and training are Volunteers: It is our task to build a culture of a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ provided). The program has six sessions and vocations, an atmosphere of prayer and support and then provide them the tools to maintain and we plan to have two couples at each workshop. for everyone who is discerning, or striving to build on that relationship as a life-long disciple. Meaning that as a presenting couple you only have follow, the will of God. Volunteers promote Commitment: The community of those who have to present three sessions. awareness of vocations to the priesthood and made a LOTW retreat in the past provide the Commitment: religious life and support and/or facilitate volunteer pool for future LOTW retreats. Time Commitment: one Saturday per year (8:30 various activities of the committee for the parish Team Leader: Deacon Tim Weinmann, a.m. to 3 p.m.) plus a few hours for initial training. community. 859-266-9314, [email protected] Team Leaders: Micah Johnson, 859-559-3358, Commitment: Volunteers commit to daily [email protected] prayer for vocations, attendance at monthly Marriage Ministry meetings, and participation in vocation Volunteers: Ministry seeks to support and enrich Ora Pro Nobis/Prayer Network awareness efforts within the parish. the sacrament of marriage through the planning Volunteers: Commit to pray on behalf of the parish Team Leader: Kerri Baunach, 859-576-1119, and implementation of marriage-edifying talks, for submitted prayer requests. [email protected] studies, and activities; including four supper clubs Commitment: Check email daily and commit to per year. We also seek to serve and share our faith ongoing intercessory prayers for the submitted Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults through various outreach efforts. prayer requests. (RCIA) Commitment: Team members meet bimonthly to Team Leaders: Margaret Mott, 859-276-0541, The process of discernment and conversion for plan and implement team activities. [email protected] non-Catholics who are considering becoming Team Leaders: John and Carrie Carlson, Catholic. 859-351-0135, [email protected] Parish Library Volunteers: Support and/or facilitate the process, Provide and maintain a library unique in its which runs most of the year. Examples include Married Life Workshop focus on Catholic religious materials for loan to facilitation of group discussions during the The parish based Married Life classes involve parishioners and the general public in order to weekly sessions or serving as a sponsor/godparent instruction for engaged couples on living the deepen the understanding of and facilitate the to come alongside and accompany inquirers as vocation and sacrament of marriage amid the transmission of the Catholic faith. they make their way through the process. practical blessings and challenges of daily life. Volunteers: Help organize and/or maintain the Commitment: Varies with the particular Issues like communication, conflict resolution, parish library. Examples include receiving/re- volunteer roles. Typically, two to three hours 12 per week. Call the Team Leader to discuss the Volunteers: Support or help coordinate various Youth Ministry (Middle School) possibilities. activities that are held for the Pulse members. Volunteers: Serve on the core team, which is the Team Leader: Deacon Tim Weinmann, Commitment: Support or help coordinate community of young adults, and adults who have 859-266-9314, [email protected] various activities that are held for the Pulse a passion for passing on their faith in Jesus and His members. Church to our young people. We are looking for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Team Leader: Rachel Staub, 859-268-1268, volunteers of all ages who feel called to share their adapted for children (RCIC) [email protected] gifts in youth ministry. We hope to attract people Prepares non-Catholic children of the age who have a personal relationship with Jesus and of reason (seven and above) for reception of The Well have a desire to share that, people who are open the Sacraments of Initiation/entry into full An adult faith formation class that meets to serve, share their life with and disciple young communion with the Church. weekly. Participants complete various four people and who are open to learning how to do Volunteers: Support and/or facilitate the process, to eight-week programs designed to nurture this effectively. Volunteer commitment varies so if which runs during the school year. their faith and strengthen their relationship you are interested at all please approach us there is Commitment: Varies with the particular volunteer with Jesus Christ. The programs often include a place for everyone. roles. Typically, one to two hours per week. Call viewing a DVD series featuring prominent Commitment: Flexible and can work with anyone the Team Leader to discuss the possibilities. Catholic leaders, completing a study guide, and with just a few hours per month on up to support Team Leader: Deacon Tim Weinmann, discussing the material in small groups. this ministry. Contact the Team Leader to discuss 859-266-9314, [email protected] Volunteers: Support or help facilitate the the options. various series that are presented for the group. Team Leader: Rebecca Whitney, 859-268-1268, Surviving Divorce Commitment: Few hours per month and [email protected] Volunteers: Our mission is to reach out to scheduling is very flexible. Contact Team Catholics who are hurting from separation or Leader to discuss the possibilities. Youth Ministry (High School) divorce and giving them the tools to heal and Team Leader: Michele Ferguson, 859-270-1420, Volunteers: We are looking for people of all ages reconcile with the Catholic Church. Volunteers [email protected] who have a personal relationship with Jesus participate on or support the work of the Journey and desire to share that, who feel a call to youth of Hope team. Vacation Bible School or Totus Tuus ministry. People who have a desire to serve, share Commitment: Varies. Contact team leaders for Provides summer time evangelization and their life and disciple young people and are open additional information to either participate in the catechesis opportunities for our young people. to learn how to do that effectively. Serve on the Journey of Hope or support the facilitating team. Volunteers: Various roles to support and/or core team, which is the community of young Team Leader: Anita Brubeck at facilitate these two week-long summer time adults, and adults who have a passion for passing [email protected] or cdlex.org/family programs. on their faith in Jesus and His Church to our Commitment: Flexible from a few hours (on young people. The Pulse – Lexington Young up) of time in the weeks leading up to and Commitment: Flexible and can work with anyone Professional Catholics through each of the programs. with just a few hours per month on up to support A group for professionals and grad students Team Leader: Karen Kirkland (Grades K-5), this ministry. Contact the Team Leader to discuss in their 20s and 30s striving to deepen their 859-266-0302, [email protected] the options. relationships with Christ through prayer, study, Rebecca Whitney (Grades 6-12), 859-268-1268, Team Leader: Rebecca Whitney, 859-268-1268, service, and community. [email protected] [email protected] 13 meetings, September to June, invest time and a phone line from home one morning or SERVICE resources that culminate in building a network afternoon weekly (four hours). (Community Outreach) of supporters who will attend the Nehemiah Team Leader: Vida Laureano, 859-492-9999, PPC Contact: Lori Angel Action. Option 2—Commit to attend one event, the [email protected] Email: [email protected] Nehemiah Action Assembly, date TBD in April. Phone: 859-260-6429 Team Leaders: Pat McGovern, 859-303-4592, Congolese Catholic Ministry Staff Contact: Meg Campos [email protected] Congolese led ministry to build community among Email: [email protected] Congolese Catholics at Christ the King and with Phone: 859-269-3771 Catholic Action Center Dinner (CAC) other Catholic parishes in Lexington. Leaders The Social Outreach Ministry Teams guide the The CAC provides food, shelter, clothing, toiletries, welcome new Congolese parishioners, assist with parish in strategically reaching out to fulfill the connections to social service agencies, and daily parish registration, identify sacramental needs, and greatest commandment, loving God by loving prayer services for the marginalized and homeless help with enrollment in faith formation programs. our neighbors (Luke 10:25-37; Matt. 25:31-46). in Lexington. Parishioners may provide service Volunteers: New Congolese parishioners are God calls us to become the eyes, ears, and or resources individually by contacting the CAC. always welcome. Also needed are volunteers to hands of Jesus to those in our parish, those in Ministry/service teams from Christ the King assist with summer English language enrichment our community, and those in the world. Parish provide support by organizing annual drives to classes for youth and adults, and act as mentors Social Ministry begins with Baptism and the collect resources for the CAC. when needed. call each of us receives to actively participate Volunteers: Parishioners committed to serve once Commitment: Support newly resettled refugees in bringing about the Reign of God. The parish a month at the CAC and assist in matching CAC’s through donations, apartment setup, accompanying provides an organized outlet for the community most urgent needs with ministry/service groups them to appointments, and as mentors and/or to respond to that baptismal call. This team and CKS groups. participate in Sunday Catholic refugee community strives to help parishioners understand and act Commitment: Annual, once monthly. Four persons hour, support access to sacramental needs, assist in on Catholic Social teaching rotate in contacting/visiting/serving at CAC weekly, coordination of a monthly Congolese Mass, address determining needs, and relaying that info to team ESL needs, and act as mentors. Building a United Interfaith Lexington leader, who coordinates specific needs with CTK’s Team Leader: Isidor Claude, 859-327-8081, through Direct Action (BUILD) various service/ministry teams. [email protected]; BUILD is a coalition of churches and faith-based Team Leader: Vanessa Gomez, 786-251-4239, Raymond Sunghura, 859-270-5379, organizations that work strategically to identify, [email protected] [email protected] assess, and address social justice issues that impact our community, particularly those who are Christians in Community Service (CCS) CRS Rice Bowl – Lenten Season marginalized and disenfranchised. Volunteers: A team of parishioners who A Lenten faith formation activity that calls for Volunteers: Option 1—Justice network ministers work individually from their own homes individuals to pray, fast and sacrifice personally who participate in assessing, analyzing, and (remotely accessing a dedicated phone line) for the sake of feeding the hungry and helping the adopting a plan of action to propose to local to take calls that have come in from social needy through Catholic Relief Services. officials at the annual Nehemiah Action in April. workers, record details on forms, and match Commitment: Pray, fast, and give alms through Option 2—Supporters who stand in solidarity by those needs with our CCS resources. Guided CRS Rice Bowl. Assist in collecting and counting attending the Nehemiah Action. training is provided. CRS Rice Bowl contributions. Commitment: Option 1—Annual, attend six Commitment: Volunteers available to access Team Leader: Meg Campos, 859-269-3771, 14 [email protected] Giving Tree – Christmas Season Commitment: Annual, third Friday each month, community. SVdP also works at a grocery store in Volunteers: Parishioners assist team leader by 4:30 to 6 p.m., Hope Center, 360 W. Loudon. a downtown Lexington affordable living facility. helping to prepare and post Giving Tree slips, Financial donations needed for purchase of the This mission is shared with three other SVdP which parish members to select one need main dish (ham). Also needed are Costco/’s Conferences in Lexington, and so volunteer work they can supply during Advent. Needs range from Club sized donations of canned green beans, occurs every fourth week. Kroger grocery cards to individual Christmas gifts, instant mashed potatoes, and powdered lemonade. Commitment: Option 1: Conduct two home designated according to age and gender. Team Leader: Silvana Rodolfo, 810-691-2702, visits to deliver vouchers one Monday afternoon Commitment: Annual, seasonal—Christmas [email protected] monthly. Option 2: Answer the SVdP phone line Advent, mid-November to mid-December. Option Monday morning one or two times a month. 1—Copy, cut, and post Giving Tree Slips in time for Respect Life Option 3: Serve customers at the Griffith-Ballard first Mass of Advent. Option 2—Pick up gifts and Volunteers: Parishioners committed to solidarity in store every fourth week on Wednesdays or gift cards delivered by parishioners during Mass supporting life from conception to natural death by Saturdays. Option 4: Assist with inventory or in mid-December. Option 3—Assist team leader educating our parish and by participating in prayer shopping to replenish store stock. Option 5: in distributing incoming items received through vigils, community ministries (such as Birthright, Provide holiday food baskets to families in need Giving Tree by delivering them to the service Opportunities for Life, and Project Rachel) and through donations and/or service. organizations that requested them. other related activities/events. Team Leader: Matt Callahan, 859-523-5643, Team Leader: Tracie Woodard, 859-608-8005, Commitment: Annual. Meet once monthly, in PLC [email protected] [email protected] Library, to strategize in guiding our parish. Team Leaders: Michele Ferguson, 859-489-0767, Habitat for Humanity [email protected] Volunteers: Parishioners who work with other volunteers to build a home for a local family in Ministry need of simple, decent, affordable housing. Ability Volunteers: Parishioners who work as a team can vary from novice to skilled. to make 120 brown bag lunches for distribution Commitment: Seasonal, June and July for to those in need through the services of the organizers/fundraisers, August through October, Catholic Action Center. Fridays and Saturdays as available for construction. Commitment: Volunteers needed Second Friday Option 1—Commit to assisting in construction of each month, 10:30 a.m to noon, O’Neill on one or more specific days, according to your Center. Donations of PB&J and funds for bread availability. Option 2—Commit to facilitate and banana purchases welcome. annual 2x4 fundraiser after one Mass, one or two Team Leader: Gloria O’Connell, 859-296-6713, weekends. [email protected] Team Leaders: Mary Kelly, 859-266-9215, [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Volunteers: St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) members Hope Center (also known as Vincentians) make home visits Volunteers: Parishioners who serve meals there to every Monday to deliver food and clothing the homeless and at-risk. vouchers to those in need in the Lexington 15 Please keep until Fall 2020

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