Parish Community – Christ the King

WELCOME, we are so happy to have you here with us! Whether you are visiting, looking for a new home of worship, or you’re one of our devoted parishioners, we extend the warmest welcome to each and every one of you. Christ the King is a vibrant, high spirited parish FULL of parishioners, staff, and volunteers who are devoted to Serving God, and Caring for His People, in fact that’s our mission statement! We serve with blazing conviction and reviving bravery, and we love with relentless endurance and unceasing devotion. Come be a part of this beautiful mission by getting involved in our unique ministries and events found right here on our website!

Here are the latest happenings around Christ the King:

CTK

Fr. Len

CTK’s Got Talent

Presenting: CTK’s Got Talent Private auditions! Do you have a gift of singing and have always wanted to serve in our vibrant choir? Now is your chance! CTK is holding private auditions on the evenings of August 23, 25 & 26th. Click HERE for more information!

Camp Covecrest!

Come, Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus, we praise your almighty name. A name that is above every name and a name that has won every battle. Jesus, your name is powerful and victorious. We praise you for the time of fellowship, prayer, and growth during our time at Covecrest. We ask that you keep our fire aflame for you, for all of eternity. Grant us the grace to serve you well. We love you. We ask Mother Mary to wrap us in her mantle, and pour out her graces upon us always. Through Jesus Christ, Amen.

The Good Samaritan Project

The Good Samaritan Project was a success! Thank you teens, for loving God well by serving Him with true devotion.

Great Job, 6th Graders!

Our 6th grade VBS students are serving our Lord with so much goodness and strength! Yesterday, they learned about the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and then assembled toiletry bags to hand out to Outreach Recipients in our community. Today, they did a PHENOMAL job sorting food at Feeding Tampa Bay. Thank you 6th graders, for all the love you are putting into serving our Lord!

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

VBS DAY 1

Day 1 of VBS complete!! Our students had a blast in worship, prayer, and community. We can’t wait for tomorrow!!

Music Choir

What was your favorite song at Mass this season? Thank you to our parish choirs for leading our wonderful music at Mass this past season! Three of our four groups have now begun their customary summer recess and will re-group in August. If you sing well, watch the bulletin for info on choir try-outs.

For more information on joining our choir ministry, please contact Stephen Banyra at sbanyra@ctk-tampa.org.

Pentecost

We saw you working those RED outfits!! You looked absolutely amazing at Mass this weekend and we really enjoyed celebrating Mass with you! Here are some of our most favorite and tender moments from Pentecost.

Here’s a prayer we’ve been praying with this season that fits right in for today: Come, Holy Spirit. We offer this day and this life to you, place us where you need us. Surprise us, guide us, and reignite in us the flame of zeal to serve God with blazing conviction, reviving bravery, relentless endurance, and unceasing devotion. Come, Holy Spirit, and bring to life the gifts of our baptism. Through Jesus Christ, our beloved Lord, Amen.

Welcome, New Parishioners

We had a blast welcoming some of our newest parishioners at our New Parishioner Reception on May 20th! Thank you to everyone who came out!! Stay tuned for the next one: June 24th at 6:00pm

30 Years!

Happy 30th Anniversary of your Ordination Day Fr.Len! Thank you for your relentless devotion and selfless love that you continuously give to our community. We are so grateful for you!!!

Vespers

We shared a beautiful evening of night prayer on the Vigil for Ordination of (now) Fr. Izzie Hernandez this past Friday. Congratulations!! Please keep Fr. Izzie Hernandez in your prayers

Our Lady of Fatima,

O’ Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

Liturgy Committee

We’re sure the CKS Liturgy Committee would like s’more afternoons under the sun, burning old palms, learning about our fire pit and hanging with good company! Thanks for all that you guys do.

Marian Crowning in May

One of our sweet first communicants crowned our Holy Mother Mary and baby Jesus for our May crowning, just in time for Mother’s Day! Mother Mary, pray for us and crown us with your grace. Tune our gazes toward Jesus and direct our focus on Heaven. Amen

Happy Mother’s Day!

To all Mothers, godmothers, aunts, spiritual mothers, mentors, and all those who live out motherhood in your daily lives- with our deepest love, THANK YOU. Thank you for living out the gifts of morality and strength. Thank you for aiding humanity in the virtue of love with the gifts of receptivity, sensitivity, generosity, and maternity. With just one look, we are loved. Happy Mother’s Day!

Newlyweds at Carnival?

Fun Fact: Carnival at CTK is so fun that we had some newlyweds stop in before leaving for their reception!

Congratulations to Brady Walsh and Madelyn Carey and may God Bless your wonderful journey ahead.

First Holy Communion!

Please join us in congratulating our wonderful group of 145 First Holy Communicants! We are so proud of all of their hard work and dedication to growing closer to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Many thanks to the Priests, teachers, Catechists and parents for all of their support and encouragement during this special time of sacramental preparation.

Care Club

Care Club gathered together for a powerful Healing Mass and delicious luncheon full of community and prayer.

Carnival Fun!

Thank you to all our families and sponsors for making Carnival 2021 unforgettable.

Glory Story

Here I am in Nicaragua. We added 100 more children to school this year what makes a total of 258 children. Glory to God! It gives me the more joyful feelings in my heart when I can serve my God this way. This is the result of the Campaign that you generously let us had at church. My gratitude to you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you all! – Amanda Vallepeters

Donor Wall Unveiling

On Sunday, we dedicated our new Donor Wall which memorializes so many of our donors who made our church expansion possible. The centerpiece is a stunning Christ the King Crucifix. Take a look at it next time you’re near Our Lady’s Rose Garden. Thank you to all of our generous donors and volunteers who continue to make our church a very special home of worship! 🌿🌹

Welcome, Seminarian Tyler!

We are thrilled to announce our new seminarian for Christ the King: Tyler Gates. Tyler is a vibrant and enthusiastic individual who is pleased to serve the Lord here at CTK. Welcome Tyler, we are excited to have you a part of our community!!

Best Place of Worship 2021!

Join us in celebrating the honor of being named Tampa Bay’s Best place of Worship for 2021! Thank you to all of those a part of our music ministry and to all who help make our church the home of worship that it is, Glory be to God!

Instagram Launch!

We here at Christ the King are your family. We are devoted to Serving God, and Caring for His people- and that means you- every last one of you, our brother and sister in Christ. Read More Here…

Easter Sunday!!

HE IS RISEN! Happy Easter to all of you, Thank you for celebrating an unforgettable day here at CTK!

Easter Vigil

We celebrated the Easter Vigil and welcomed our Catechumens into the Church! Congratulations, know that we are praying for each of you!

Good Friday

After a day entering into Christ’s Passion, we ended Good Friday with the Tenebrae service of the Lord’s Entombment.

Holy Thursday

We celebrated the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, ending with a procession to the Chapel that held adoration until midnight.

Handmaidens of the Lord

Congratulations to Handmaiden of the Lord winners Geri Callaghan & Elizabeth Ripkey for their outstanding service to our parish and community!

Thank You, Ethan!

Congratulations to Ethan Tiejema who was named as Altar Server of the Year from CtK by Bishop Parkes on Sunday, March 21 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. Thank you for your unceasing devotion to CtK this year!

Congratulations, Adam!

Adam Finley (who is going into the United States Air Force) was baptized, confirmed & received Holy Communion on Sunday! Praise be to God! May your journey be filled with blessings, Adam!

Men of God, Rise Up!

On Friday, March 19th, many of the CTK men involved with the Society of St. Joseph consecrated themselves to St. Joseph at the end of a 33-day consecration preparation book by Fr. Donald Calloway. The morning started with 6:00am Adoration, quarterbacked by Fr. Padilla, followed by a consecration recitation led by George Fisher (leader of SSJ), and concluding with Mass.

“This was a powerful testament to the men’s faith here at CTK and the culture fostered by Fr. Len, the community, and George’s leadership. Fr. Padilla is also incredible with his involvement with the society and we are grateful that he’s been hearing our confessions weekly!

CTK should be very proud.”

~Robert Reynolds

Thank You, Liturgy Committee!

Thank you to the Liturgy Committee for putting on a beautiful Living Stations of the Cross on Friday March 5, 2021.!

Congratulations Confirmandi!

Please join us in congratulating the Confirmands who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, February 28, 2021. We are very blessed to have had 156 Confirmands who worked so hard to prepare their hearts for the Holy Spirit. We celebrated two Confirmation Masses led by Bishop Toups!

Many thanks to all of the Priests, teachers, Catechists and families for helping prepare their hearts. Let us keep them in prayer as they continue their faith journey, COME HOLY SPIRIT, COME!

Way to Go, Lawton!

Congratulations to Christ the King’s newest Eagle Scout, Lawton Brinkman! Pictured with his parents, Alan & Julie Brinkman and brothers Jake, Hudson, & Walker. We are so proud of you, Lawton!

Would you like to be featured on our community page?

Please contact Pati Planzo by email at pplanzo@ctk-tampa.org to be considered.