CHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRY
Thank you for your interest in CTKCOM, a ministry bringing CTK parishioners together with organizations in our community to provide services to those in need.
We have several volunteer opportunities - short-term, long-term and everything in between - so you can find an opportunity best suited to your schedule, skills and personal preference. Volunteers can be paired to have companionship and flexibility in their schedule. Various teams can alternate with each other to fill a need on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. We also have once a year projects that need volunteers on a one-time basis. Let us know what you can commit to and we will work out the details! CTKCOM is open to ALL PARISHIONERS - men, women, young, old, singles, married - any parishioner interested in community outreach service work !!!
We will work to find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interest and availablility! To volunteer, please fill out the CTKCOM volunteer online form or for more information, contact Ana Franklin or Susan Godvin at anahfranklin@gmail.com, sgodvin@yahoo.com or 214.793.4407
Organizations we currently serve:
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer with fellow parishioners through the Visiting Nurses Association's Meals on Wheels Program. Working in two or three person teams, volunteers deliver lunches to the homebound once a month, on an assigned day, starting at 9:30 am and finishing before noon. Contact Paulette Haggerty at mhagg10@charter.net or 214-373-7488.
CTK Angel Tree
Beginning the weekend of December 4/5 after all the masses, there will be a Christmas tree with names of children (furnished by the Brady Center) and newborn babies (furnished by the White Rose Center). Our high school youth will have their own Angel Tree with the names of teenagers (furnished by the Brady Center). Volunteers adopt an angel from the Angel Tree, shop, and deliver their gift back to CTK Parish Center the following week. There are also Senior Citizen Angels (the Brady Center) for those who prefer to make a monetary donation. Contact Mary Ann Collins at mcollin7@swbell.net or 214-363-4807.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
OLPH is located in the shadow of Love Field and serves a financially and ethnically diverse community, educating students in pre-school through 8th grade. Volunteer opportunities include tutoring students, assisting with fundraising or matching your special talents to a specific need. Contact Christina Karna at christina.karna@sbcglobal.net or 214-346-1992.
CTK Operation Cool-Off
CTK works with priests of lower-income parishes to fundraise for the purchase and delivery of air conditioners to designated families. Volunteers are needed to help stuff and mail letters. Date: May 2011. Contact Cindy Holliday at cindymom1221@yahoo.com or 214-686-6382.
North Dallas Shared Ministries
Volunteer with fellow parishioners to assist people in need through a shared ministry with forty-eight other congregations. Assistance includes food, clothing, financial help for rent and utilities, job counseling, medical the dental care, and English classes. Contact Joan Thompson at joankrt@aol.com or 469.867.2290.
Clothing Drive
During the fall around Thanksgiving, a clothing drive is conducted to benefit both Attitudes & Attire and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Parishioners, including youth of the parish, volunteer and collect various types of clothing to sort and distribute to both non-profits. Drop off location is 4113 Purdue. Contact Dianne Gribble at dianegribble@sbcglobal.net or 214-750-8690.
The Bridge
The Bridge is a shelter in downtown Dallas that provides services and living accommodations to the homeless. Along with other volunteer projects, CTK parishioners will provide lunch service on Wednesday, November 17th. Lunch at The Bridge is served from 11:00-1:00 and volunteers will meet at the CTK parking lot at 10:30. You can expect be back at CTK by 1:30. Contact Susan Godvin at sgodvin@yahoo.com or 214-793-4407.
Catholic Charities' Refugee and Empowerment Services
Volunteer with fellow parishioners to help shop and set up apartments for refugees moving to the Dallas area through the Catholic Charities Refugee resettlement services. Apartment setup is on an "as needed" basis. Volunteers will be contacted about 1-2 weeks in advance and need to plan 3-4 hours for shopping and setup. Contact Ana Franklin at anahfranklin@gmail.com or 214-793-4407.
Catholic Charities' Food Ministry
Volunteer with fellow parishioners to pick up food from local restaurants and deliver to The Brady Center Food Pantry. Volunteers can choose to deliver once a month or once a week and need to plan 2-3 hours for driving, food pick up and delivery. Contact Ana Franklin at anahfranklin@gmail.com or 214-793-4407.
Meet & Greet the Troops
About 200 troops come through DFW Airport every day on their way home for a two-week R&R. Join fellow parishioners in welcoming troops off their flight and thanking them for their service to our great nation. Most flights arrive between 7 am and 9 am. Wear your patriotic colors and carpool from the CTK parking lot. Volunteers need to plan 2 hours for driving, parking, greeting and return. Contact Susan Godvin at sgodvin@yahoo.com or 214-793-4407.