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The Results
Elected to the 2020-2023 term of the CK Parish Council are Cathey Cooper, Sean Flinn, and Stephen Reel. You will find information on these newly-elected Parish Council members below.
Thank you to Amy Hughes, Reid Kecseg, and Gena Wright for their willingness to serve. -
Cathey Cooper
Number of Years in Parish: 51
Family Information: My husband, David, and I were married 47 years, and he passed away in 2016. He was a student in the first class of 1st graders at CK and continued to be an active member of our church in all areas. We were privileged to have a disabled daughter, Dana, who passed away in 2016, after a beautiful life, living in joy. Son Matt Cooper, his wife Gemma and children Keira and Will, live in OKC, attend CK church and school. Matt was a graduate of CK in 1988. Daughter Erin Jerger lives in GA with husband Eric and children, Elle and Ethan. They attend St. Mary Magdalene Church and Trinity School. Erin also graduated from CK in 1992.
Occupation: Worked as social worker for DHS in OK County. Retired from Little Red School House as a Pre-school teacher for 28 years
Education: BS in Sociology from OSU. Masters in Early Childhood Educ. from UCO.
Parish and Civic Activities: Past Involvement: Social Action Committee, coach-T-ball, cub scout leader and pack assistant, homeroom chairman several years, parish and school board member, St. Vincent De Paul, facilitator for several CK Scripture/study groups. Current/Continued Involvement: EARC Board, Catholic Charities-Sanctuary volunteer, Catholic Campaign for Human Development Board, ACTS Core Board, altar cleaning group, Eucharistic Minister and daily Mass lector, Gather Group facilitator, St. Lawrence member. Civic Activities: OKC Leadership member, DHS Child Advocacy Board., EARC Board (for adults with disabilities).
Special Qualifications: Being a member of CK for 51 years, I have a vital interest in all parts of this parish. Being involved in several leadership roles has equipped me with skills to plan, implement and organize events and programs. Motivating and encouraging people to be involved in the parish is important to me. I am approachable and open to all ideas that will add to the dynamics of our parish.
I would like to be on the Parish Council because...: My adult life and the lives of my family, have been formed by our Catholic faith, this parish and the life-long friends and relationships we have made. I would like to serve so I can share my ideas, listen, discern, and develop programs for the future of our vital mission for Christ the King. -
Sean Flinn
Number of Years in Parish:
7
Family Information: I have been married to Erin for 18 years. We have three children, Patrick (12), Ryan (10), and Hannah (8).
Occupation: CFO for Peerless Energy Solutions
Education: Auburn University - Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Louisiana State University - MBA
Parish and Civic Activities: In addition to helping out around Christ the King School from time to time, I’m an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 120, the parish’s Boy Scout Troop. I also serve the parish as a Eucharistic Minister, occasional Usher, and I drive the bus on Saturday evenings to bring our parishioners that are homebound or who live in nursing homes to Mass.
Special Qualifications: I have served on advisory boards for professional and philanthropic organizations before and am currently the President of the Auburn University Chemical Engineering Alumni Council.
I would like to be on the Parish Council because...: It would be an honor to serve the parish and provide a helpful ear and guidance to Fr Rick. Advisory councils are most effective when the members seek to understand and give well-reasoned opinions on the issues before them. I hope to bring such an approach to the Parish Council. I stand ready to help Christ the King continue to build a faith community that energizes those around us who are ambivalent to Christianity in general and the Catholic Church specifically. I believe this is truly the biggest challenge we face in the Church today. -
Stephen Reel
Number of Years in Parish: 35
Family Information: Married to Sue Reel. Children: Michael, Stephanie and Sarah
Occupation: Retired attorney and insurance executive
Education: BA and MA from Oklahoma State University JD from Oklahoma City University
Parish and Civic Activities: Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister, Adult Catechesis, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Leader, Finance Committee, Building Christ the King Project Committee, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City consultant, Director Oklahoma Catholic Radio, Rotary International member
Special Qualifications: The ability to observe, listen to others, and strive to build consensus whether in making recommendations or decisions.
I would like to be on the Parish Council because...: I look forward to serving our parish as we exit this time of pandemic. As a parish, we face challenges not yet understood or foreseen. As a parish council we must serve our pastor in looking for ways to reach those who are fearful of returning to our faith community for reasons of health concerns. Our faith is built upon a robust participation in parish life.