Parish Council Election 2021

The 2021 new members of Christ the King's Parish Council are:

Number of Years in Parish: 68
Family Information: I grew up in Christ The King, along with my brothers and sister. Our parents, John and Eileen Kempf, instilled in us the importance of service and givng back to our church.  My lovely husband, Pablo and I have been married 31 years. We have three amazing sons, who all grew up in CTK,  and our wonderful grandchildren.
Occupation: Retired Stroke Education & Resource Nurse for INTEGRIS Health for 21 years.
 Education: BA from OSU in Sociology; Associate in Nursing (RN) - Austin Peay State (Tennessee); M.Ed. in Professional Health Occupations Education from UCO.
Parish and Civic Activities: Eucharistic Minister; Daily Mass Lector; St Lawrence Ministry; ACTS Team; RCIA sponsor; Previous Parish Council member; American Heart Association - Chair Community Education for Operation Stroke
Special Qualifications: Having worked with our Parish Council under Fr. Mayfield, I saw the importance and success of bringing all our ideas, experience, expertise and willingness to work together to address parish opportunities, including the expansion of Christ The King school.  
I would like to be on the Parish Council because…:   In these challenging times, especially for the Catholic Church, we are each called to live and grow our faith, to share this great gift with those around us.  We need to do all we can to help support and encourage our pastor (Fr Rick and soon Fr. Arnold).  I encourage each person in our parish, from children and younger members through the “seasoned” and not-as-young, to find their opportunity to serve our parish and community.   Whether through prayer, active participation in our ministries, or learning more about our Catholic faith, it takes every one of us, because together we are stronger and better.

Number of Years in the Parish: 30
Family Information: Deby and I have been married 35 years.  We have one son, Chase, who attended Christ the King and Bishop McGuinness.
Occupation: After a 40 year career in the mortgage industry, I retired a couple of years ago. 
Education: I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BBA in Accounting. 
Parish and Civic Activities: ACTS Core, Men’s Spiritual Coordinator; former ACTS Retreat Director; church van driver, 15 years; usher (12:15 mass), 20 years; CK Book Club, 15 years; adult volunteer, CK Boy Scout Troop 120.  Civic involvement includes service as Past President, Oklahoma City Mortgage Bankers Association and Past
Chairman, Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. 
Special Qualifications: I am a “Cradle Catholic,” but I married a convert. Over the years that perspective has deepened my commitment to spiritual education and development. A relationship with the Lord is no different than with our spouse, our children or our friends. It takes commitment, attention and hard work. That understanding has drawn me into service in the ACTS program and given me a desire to serve on the parish council. 
I would like to be on the Parish Council because... Father Rex will need thoughtful stewards who are willing to devote their time and talent to help ensure a smooth transition. I am committed to serving our Father and His Holy Church.

Number of years in Parish: 29
Family Information:  Married to Bruce. Children: son Jeff and Kate and Charlotte, and son David and Crys and Grey.
Occupation: Retired attorney.
Education: BA and MA from Southern Methodist University; JD from Oklahoma City University.
Parish and Civic Activities: Parish Liaison to Catholic Charities,  Religious Education instructor,  Parish tutoring volunteer,  Women's Sanctuary volunteer,  Family to Family mission,  Participant in Discipleship group and previously Gather and Renew groups,  Board member Good Shepherd Catholic School,  former Board member Catholic Charities, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Attorney Professional Responsibility Tribunal.
Special Qualifications: Life's experience has taught me the importance of listening carefully, identifying concerns, researching resources, and responding with respect.  
I would like to be on the Parish Council because...: Our Parish is blessed with an abundance of faith filled people.  I would like to help connect parishioners with the many opportunities offered by Christ the King to grow our faith even more fully.  I would like to work as a conduit between our Pastor and our our parishioners,  discerning needs, sharing information and serving our community of faith.