Registration and Parishioner Status
Please make Christ Our King your parish by completing the online registration form or filling out a paper registration card. The online form can be found by clicking here. Cards can be found in the rear of the church or by visiting the Parish Office in the Life Center.
It has become a general procedure that statements testifying to the active, participating, contributing status of an individual be provided for those wishing to be sacramental sponsors or receive parishioner rates for Catholic school tuition. We cannot issue such statements if you are not a registered and active member of Christ Our King. You must use the offertory envelopes provided to registered parishioners to verify your active status.
Please click here for more information.
Parish Registration and
Active Parishioner Status
Please make Christ Our King your parish by completing the online registration form or filling out a paper registration card. The online form can be found by clicking here. Cards can be found in the rear of the church or by visiting the Parish Office in the Life Center.
It has become a general procedure that statements testifying to the active, participating, contributing status of an individual be provided for those wishing to be sacramental sponsors or receive parishioner rates for Catholic school tuition. We cannot issue such statements if you are not a registered and active member of Christ Our King. You must use the offertory envelopes provided to registered parishioners to verify your active status.
Please click here for more information.
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Preschool Registration
2021-2022
2 yr-olds: Tu/Th from 8:30 am - 11:45 am
3 yr-olds: M/W/F from 8:30 am - 11:45 am
For more information.
To register, please submit:
1. Completed registration form
2. Verified parishioner status (contact Parish Office Manager, dfisher@christourking.org)
3. Copy of the child's birth certificate
4. $50 registration fee
Contact Preschool Director with questions:
Kathy Jones
843-870-2008 or katjones68@gmail.com
RCIA
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Are you looking to complete your Christian Initiation? Please visit www.christourking.org/rcia for more info on the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or contact Brian Justice: bjustice9@gmail.com.
Mass Reservations (Jan 16-17)
Weekend Mass sign-up.
Scheduled liturgical volunteers and their families are not required to register (they have already been counted). The Bishop's dispensation from Mass attendance remains in effect. Parishioners who are more vulnerable to serious complications from COVID-19 are encouraged to consult a physician before returning to Mass. Those who stay home may watch the livestream at 4 PM Saturday or 9:30 AM Sunday.
Instituted Lector
On December 12, Bishop Guglielmone conferred the Ministry of Lector upon Jonathan Santilli. Jonathan will carry out his ministry here at Christ Our King in preparation for ordination to the permanent diaconate.
The instituted lector vests for Mass and sits in the sanctuary. Other possible duties include carrying the Book of the Gospels in procession (in the absence of a deacon), reading the first and/or second reading from the ambo, and instructing children and adults in the faith and preparing them to receive the sacraments worthily.
Please pray for Jonathan as he continues on the path toward ordination.
Renovation Update
At the beginning of December, the Renovation Advisory Committee met with Terry Eason, a Liturgical Consultant hired by the parish. Mr. Eason presented 3 possible configurations of the worship space. In January, Mr. Eason will return in January with updated proposals, based on feedback from the Committee. After the New Year, the parish community will be asked to weigh-in on various renovation issues. Please stay tuned!
Fr. Spencer appreciates your continuing support of the Bicentennial Campaign!
Sidewalk Advocates for Life
The first training session for Sidewalk Advocates for Life (SAFL) is Saturday Jan 23, 9AM - 3 PM, Diocese of Charleston Assembly Hall (901 Orange Grove Rd).
The SAFL approach is compassionate, woman-centered, and inter-denominational. The goal is to take the crisis out of crisis pregancies -- to encourage families to choose life. Volunteers learn how to extend Christ's love to clients at the abortion facility through education, conversation, and practical help (i.e. connecting women to pregnancy centers for further support). For more information: www.sidewalkadvocates.org.
Vaccine Info
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a memo concerning the COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. The USCCB has determined that neither vaccine poses an ethical problem for Catholics, because neither vaccine involved the use of fetal stem cells.
To read more about the moral permissibility of COVID-19 vaccines, click here.
Emmaus Retreat
The 13th annual Men's Emmaus Retreat is scheduled for January 29-31, 2021 at Camp St. Christopher, Seabrook Island, SC.
Come. Listen. Learn. Encounter Jesus.
Walk with Christ on the road to Emmaus.
For more information and registration, click here.
Pregnancy Support
Are you pregnant and in need of help? Two local pregnancy care centers provide services free of charge.
Birthright of Charleston (843) 556-4403 offers pregnancy tests, maternity/baby supplies and emotional support.
Lowcountry Pregnancy Center (843) 553-3505 offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD tests, counseling and more.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Confessions are heard on Saturday mornings from 8:30 until 9:30.
Office Hours
The Parish Office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM until Noon. Please wear a mask, if you plan to stop by.
Christian Mysticism
What is Christian Mysticism? How did mystical experience shape the lives and faith of Christianity’s greatest saints? What does mysticism mean for you today? Called in a special way to listen to God’s whispers, the mystics show us the deepest recesses of the human spirit. As great masters of the interior life, they reveal the art of loving God, neighbor, self, and the world. Class meets for 12 weeks via Zoom on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. To register for this class and to receive meeting reminders, please email Midge Moran, midgiemoran@gmail.com.
Help for Families
A list of resources for families seeking assistance during this time of COVID-19. Compiled by the local St. Vincent de Paul Society. Click here.
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a method of Christian meditation which places a strong emphasis on interior silence. It begins with a video excerpt prepared by Contemplative Outreach. A period of silent prayer follows. Thursdays at 9:00 AM. Contact Lola Reilly for Zoom link: reillylola@gmail.com.
Tuesday Evening Bible Study via Zoom
Bible Study via Zoom examines Matthew's Gospel. Please contact Berrien Zettler if you wish to participate: hbzettler@gmail.com.
Mass Attendance during the Pandemic
If you are 65 or older, or if you feel sick, have a respiratory condition, or are immunocompromised, the CDC recommends that you continue to avoid crowds and public gatherings. Bishop Guglielmone's dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass remains in effect for those who wish to stay home for their own health and safety.
Suspension of Nursery and Childcare
Until further notice, due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Nursery and Child Care programs previously offered during Masses have been suspended.
