We are called as individuals, congregations and communities into God's mission. We participate by giving the gifts that God has entrusted to us. These gifts are everything that we have: our time; our talents, and skills; and our treasure or physical resources. We participate by giving the gifts that God has entrusted us. When each parishioner makes a dedication of their time, talents and treasure our parish becomes a living, vibrant, faith-filled community.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC)

The parish pastoral council is a consultative body , pastoral in nature, because it strives to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit among God's people in the parish. A Parish Pastoral Council gives its help to the pastor in fostering pastoral activity , it investigates, under he authority of the parish priest , all those things which pertain to pastoral works to ponder them, and to propose practical conclusions about them . The Parish pastoral council' s purpose is to enhance the process of: pastoral planning , developing pastoral programmes , improving pastoral services, evaluating the pastoral effectiveness of various programmes and services.

Contact Lucelle Norris (082 572 9086)

ALTAR SERVERS

Assist at weekday and weekend liturgies. Boys and girls who have received the sacrament of First Holy Communion are invited to join.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

The bereavement support group has a mission to be a source of love, care, support to those who grieve the loss through death. They work to reach out to those who experience loss, so they will feel the healing comfort of God through this faithful community. The Bereavement Group will do its best, for each parishioner who has experienced the death of a loved one, feel the love and support of the members of the bereavement ministry and also the prayers of the total parish community.

Contact the Parish office

WOMEN OF FAITH

The Women of Faith Group is a women’s prayer group within the Parish of Christ the King, Wentworth. Our meetings take place on a Wednesday evening from 7.00- 8.00 pm @ the Cyril Carey Centre and is based on the teachings of the Catholic Church and all women of the parish are invited to this group. Our mission within the group is to assist as women where ever the need arises within the parish and to always uphold and defend our Catholic faith. Our meetings are structured accordingly:

• Opening Prayer
• Opening hymn
• Reading of the Word
• Sharing on the word or Rosary
• Closing hymn
• Closing prayer
• We also have a morning prayer, where we share our morning prayer or thought of the day via social media.

Our motto is to be of service to our parish and assist with bringing about “Unity through Evangelization” within our community by:

• Pray with and for each other our families and Parish Community
• Service to our priests and parish
• Service to MAMI and priests at Sabonne House
• Service to the youth in our parish
• Lenten and Advent Retreats for women

Contact Lizzie Peters 084 568 6402 or Lucelle Norris 082 572 9086

MY SISTER'S KEEPER

My Sisters Keeper is a ministry dedicated to empowering, uplifting and supporting women who are single mothers, affected by divorce, death of a spouse, abusive and difficult relationships and other life situations that affect family life. The group is focused on creating a network of women who will support each through spiritual upliftment, knowledge sharing and sisterly support with the aim of empowering and equipping women to cope with and improve their family lives. This will be achieved through:

• Monthly group meetings
• Receiving support from a network of sisters
• Participating in spirituals
• Empowerment through information and knowledge sharing
• Outreach to women faced with similar challenges

The group is founded on the values of St Margaret the Barefooted who is the patron saint of brides, victims of abuse, difficult marriages, widows and the poor. The group will seek to support the broken hearted in the same selfless way of St Margaret the Barefooted.

Contact Nicolette Cass 078 650 0848 or Carmen Landsberg 081 058 2334

CHOIRS / MUSICIANS

For anyone who has an interest in the music ministry, whether as a cantor, choir member or instrumentalist. We have four groups of volunteers who give of their time and talent to sing in the Choirs at the following Masses:

Saturday, 17h30 - Joy Pieterse (083 460 7674)

Sunday, 07h00 - Gail Johns (031-468 8160) or Mervin Crowie (031-468 7436)

Sunday, 09h30 - Kevin Gordon (031-468 9108 / 084 677 5420)

Sunday, 18h00 - Chezay Thompson (076 811 2798)

FLOWER TEAM

This team is called upon to arrange flowers for our weekend, Easter and Christmas Masses, as well as weddings.

Contact Melda Smith (031-468 7892 / 060 324 2147)

LITURGICAL DANCE

Is usually performed at high Masses.

Contact Gerry Gunkel (031-468 9731) / Melissa Burton (072 245 3488)

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY (USHERS)

Duties include welcoming and assisting parishioners with seating, handing out weekly leaflets at entrance of church; take up collection and supervise the offertory procession.

Contact Buddy Carpede (083 581 2089)

READERS

Readers proclaim the Word at every liturgy.

Contact Julie Burgess (031-468 4987 / 084 427 0811)

SACRISTANS

Sacristans ensure that everything has been correctly set up before Mass and packed away after Mass.

Contact Isobel Carpede (031-468 7300)

CHAPEL OF ADORATION

Chapel is opened from 6am till 10pm. Parishoners are encouraged to come and adore the Blessed Sacrament during that time.

THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA (BLUE ARMY)

Members are enrolled in the Brown Scapular as a sign of Consecration to Our Lady. Observe First Saturday of the month as requested at Fatima in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, by attending Holy Mass.

Contact Isobel Carpede (031-468 7300)

LEGION OF MARY

Visit the sick and housebound, bereaved families and pray the rosary with them. Also encourage lapsed Catholics to return to their faith. Meet Tuesdays, 10am.

Contact Mrs Collette Wyngaard (031-468 4519)

ROSARY TEAM

Meditate, pray and do home visits.

Contact Mabel Ogle (031-468 2159)

MOTHERS PRAYERS

Is for any mother/grandmother or women with the heart of a mother - united in prayer we save our children. We learn the joy of surrendering our children & families, as we leave them in the safe arms of Jesus.

Tuesday, 10am – Veronica Gunkel’s residence (031-468 9731)

Wednesday, 8am – Edna Stephens at the Church (031-461 3026)

Wednesday, 7pm – Youth Centre – Melanie Labistour (083 662 6899)

Wednesday, 7pm – Leonie Smith’s residence (031-468 9628)

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

This sodality is open to all Catholic women. The CWL’s motto is “Charity, Work and Loyalty”. Meet on 3rd Saturday of the month, 2pm at the Church.

Contact Mavis July (072 111 1073)

MAMI

MAMI (Missionary Associates of Mary Immaculate)is an association of lay people who share in the Mission of Oblate Fathers and Brothers. They pray, work and fundraise for the priesthood.

Contact Edna Burgess (031-468 5991)

ST. ANNE AND SACRED HEART

Visit the sick once a month. Sacred Heart meet 1st Sunday of month and St. Anne meet 2nd Sunday of the month after 9:30am Mass.

Contact Gertrude Snyman (031-468 5833)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

This society cares for the less privileged members of our parish community and community at large. They meet on Wednesdays, 10am -12 noon and 7pm and on Saturdays, 9am at the Convent.

Contact Celestine Parker (072 1407 679 / 031-468 7387)

INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATIONS

Responsible for preparation of the Sacrament of Infant Baptism.

Contact Dc. Charles Parker (031 468 2372) or Jennifer Kyd (031-461 4031)

CATECHESIS

If you enjoy sharing your faith with others and you relate well with children and young adults, please consider joining the Catechetical Team.

Junior Catechism - Mondays - Thursdays, 3pm - 5pm at the Church, Convent and Assegai

Contact Melda Smith 031-468 7892 / Michael Small (031-468 4481) or Yvette Dickson (082 685 0978)

Pre-Confirmation Classes - Mondays, 4pm - 5:30pm at the Church and Cyril Carey Centre

Confirmation Classes - Wednesdays, 4pm - 5:30pm at the Church

Contact Michael Small (031-468 4481)

RCIA

A Programme where adults are initiated into the Catholic faith.

Contact Michael Small (031-468 4481)

CHRISTIAN MEN’S MOVEMENT

Meet on Tuesdays, 19h30 at the Convent. Assists men of the parish in developing their faith and taking their rightful place in their families and society.

Contact Hugo Hayes (031-468 7811 / 084 680 0086)

COUPLES FOR CHRIST

Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelisers, whose mission it is to be committed to live in God’s righteousness and holiness, working to renew family life and draw people closer to God in love and service.

Contact Malcolm & Crystal Kippen (082 837 7855)

YOUTH

For all young people from the ages of 13 to 25. They meet on Fridays, 7pm-9pm at the parish hall.

Contact Leniese Olivier (083 885 0980)

ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT GROUP

Meet on Fridays, 19h30 at the Convent. Support offered to those affected and afflicted by drugs and /or alcohol.

Contact Kyle Latemer (083 376 0700)

FEEDING PROJECTS

Feed and serve the poor in this community on Saturdays, 12 noon at Hime Street Park & Woodville Road Park and on Sundays, 11h30 at the Church hall and Assegai. Also assist with the Christmas Day Lunch.

Contact Hugo Hayes (031-468 7811) or Edna Burgess (031-468 5991)

CBCO (CHURCH BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH)

Churches within local communities form an alliance with one another to create a CBCO cluster project, making it a stronger body to assist with social issues in our community.

Contact Des D`Sa (083 982 6939)

FUNDRAISING

The parish is in need of people with fund-raising/people skills.

Contact the Parish office

LITURGICAL ART AND DECOR

If you are gifted in this area, contact the parish office.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

There is always a need for parishioners who have knowledge in the field of plumbing, building, carpentry, painting, tiling and electrical work. You are invited to utilise these skills for the general upkeep of the parish buildings. Contact the parish office.

CATERING

Prepare and serve meals/snacks at parish events.

Contact Edna Burgess (031-468 5991)

CHURCH GARDEN

The Church yard is in need of creative planning. Contact the parish office.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE/HARDWARE

This is an important media ministry to network and animate our parish. Contact the parish office.

PUBLICITY / PHOTOGRAPHY

To record events of the parish and display in an attractive manner. Contact the parish office.

SEWING

Liturgical requirements, viz. Altar cloths, banners, embroidery, vestments and other garments, as well as mending is needed by the church. The Sewing Club meets in the Youth Centre on Wednesdays after 9am Mass.

Contact Dorothy Engelbrecht (031-468 9084) or the parish office

OTHER

Carguards needed. Contact the parish office.