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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.

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Parish Registration and

Active Parishioner Status

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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

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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.

Christ Our King subscribes to a dynamic online platform called FORMED. Every parishioner has unlimited access to the best Catholic e-books, talks, videos, movies and much more! Think of it as a Netflix for Catholics! All ages can enjoy this free service. Just follow the directions below to set up an account and discover all that FORMED has to offer!

Go to www.formed.org on your computer or download the formed app on your phone or tablet.
Click the box that says Sign Up and click "I belong to a Parish or organization".
Enter our Parish code: QNGM7H
Create your account with your email address and personal password. This is how you will sign on once your account is set up.

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Weekend Mass Reservations (Oct 24-25)

Weekend Mass registration here.

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.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ORDER OF WORSHIP. VIDEO. Livestream Mass Sat 4 PM and Sun 9:30 AM via www.facebook.com/coksc/. As COVID-19 continues to spread, we thank our vulnerable parishioners who are staying home for now. We care about your safety and well-being!

Election 2020

Bishop Guglielmone's 2020 Election message.

Bishop's video.

SC Catholic Conference guide for comparing presidential candidates.

Family Honor

Looking to deepen your faith? Looking for a Catholic perspective on some of the confusing moral issues of the day? Consider attending Understanding the Human Person, an in-person event to be held at St. Peter’s Basilica in Columbia, SC on Nov. 13 and 14, 2020. The course is co-sponsored by Family Honor and the Diocese of Charleston Family Life Office; adult students can receive continuing education credits from the Diocese. Registration required. Some tuition assistance available. Space is limited; social distancing will be in effect.

More information:

familyhonor.org/weekend-course/

info@familyhonor.org or 803.929.0858.

Renovation Update

Fr. Spencer and the Renovation Advisory Committee (RAC) have begun the process of developing a master plan for the renovation of the church with the assistance of Terry Byrd Eason, a liturgical consultant based in North Carolina. Mr. Eason has an excellent resume and reputation, and his role in the process will be pivotal. Within the next few months, the parish community will have opportunities to offer feedback on renovation proposals. Please stay tuned!

Members of the RAC are Scott Atwood (chair), Gloria Friedgen, Mary Garcia, Brian Justice, Cindy Koontz, John Maize, Jr., John Maize, Sr., Siobhan Maize, Marilyn Mauriello, Mike Pearse, Lauren Sims, and Alisa Swift.

Rachel's Vineyard

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is a supportive, confidential, nonjudgmental weekend retreat for women and men who have had an abortion experience. There is a retreat scheduled for Nov 6-8 in Charleston.

More information

Christy 803-554-6088 or Kathy 803-546-6010 or grace4healing@gmail.com.

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 & Reconcilation

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.

Respect Life

Will you support the national and international Pro Life Movement by your prayers and presence?

The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign began Wednesday Sept. 23 and continues through Sunday Nov 1. Planned Parenthood, located at 1312 Ashley River Rd. in West Ashley, is the vigil site where prayers are offered and support provided with alternatives for women in crisis pregnancies.

For more info, contact Mary Gair, mary.gair@gmail.com

or charleston40daysforlife@gmail.com.

Please visit https://40daysforlife.com/charleston to create a login and register for your time slots.

Spiritual Direction

Many religious traditions encourage the use of a spiritual guide or mentor to facilitate and assist believers on the path of spiritual growth. A Catholic spiritual director is not a guru whose words are to be obeyed blindly, but rather a companion and resource on the journey of faith. Are you interested in drawing closer to God on the path of spiritual maturity?

Marilyn Mauriello

Certified Catholic Spiritual Director in Ignatian Spirituality
201-602-0776 (call/text)

Centering Prayer via Zoom

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.

Tuesday evenings, 6:30 until 8:00.

COVID-19 Mass Guidelines

Christ Our King's COVID-19 Mass Guidelines are available here.

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.

Fr. Timothy Away

Fr. Timothy is taking some time to visit his family in Ghana. Please pray for his safe travels. He plans to return to us at the end of October.

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.

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.