The parishioners elected to Christ the King's Parish Council for 2022-2025 are:
Number of Years in the Parish: 38
Family Information: I am married to my better half, Jeremy, for almost 12 years now (in October!). Our two greatest treasures are our two daughters, Hadley, 8, and Madeline, 6. We also have the most handsome chocolate lab, Cooper!
Occupation: Sr. Oil and Gas Land Analyst
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma, 2008
Parish and Civic Activities: Eucharistic Minister; ACTS Ministry: Co-Director, Women's Spring '22, Team Member, Women's Fall, 2021; St. Anne's Society Member; Current PTO Treasurer for CK School; CK School Run Planning Committee; CK School Auction Executive Committee
Special Qualifications: Christ the King has been the only church I have been a member of since I was born! I was baptized here 38 years ago, have received all of my sacraments here, have gone to school here--this is truly my home. It is so very special to raise our family in this amazing church and community!
I would like to be on the Parish Council because…: Thank you for the nomination--I am both honored and humbled! Should this be in God's grand plan for me, I will serve and assist in any way that I can.
Number of Years in the Parish: 38
Family Information: My husband David and I have four grown children and five 5 grandchildren. Our children, Brittany, Jeffrey, John and Pepsi attended Christ the King and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.
Occupation: I work for our family-owned business, Belle Isle Restaurant.
Education: Graduated with Business Degree from Oklahoma State University; Blackwell High School graduate
Parish and Civic Activities: Communion Minister, Jail and Prison Chaplain for past 11 years, Leader in Peru Ministry for 12 years, past member of Parish Council, various positions at Christ the King and Bishop McGuinness schools, active in our ACTS community.
Special Qualifications: Very active member at CTK in a variety of areas through my 38 years here. . With age comes wisdom!
I would like to be on the Parish Council because…: The most important thing in my life is my faith. Sharing and living it, with others at Christ the King Church is very important to me.. This community has supported me and my family on our faith journey and I want to give back in whatever way I can.
Number of Years in the Parish: 30
Family Information: I have been a proud member of Christ the King Parish with my mother and father, Dori and Jim Smith, and my sister Amy
Occupation: Non-profit management - Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City
Education: Masters of Arts in nonprofit management form Oklahoma City University; Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas
Parish and Civic Activities: I've served on the ACTS retreat team and the confirmation team here at Christ the King. I am also on the board at Dale Rogers Training Center.
Special Qualifications: I believe that my experience in non-profit management provides me useful insights to help the parish.
I would like to be on the Parish Council because…: Christ the King Parish has given my family and me so much over the years. I want to serve this great community with my faith and talents.