Pastoral Council
Christ the King is entering an exciting new chapter of leadership and renewal, as we thank Bishop Larry for his dedicated service and welcome Bishop Mark Bartosic as our new parish administrator. In response to broader changes in the Archdiocese, our Pastoral Council is expanding its role, guiding parish life alongside a growing team of lay leaders and three new leadership committees focused on Spiritual Ministries, Community Building, and Service Ministries. This is a time of great opportunity, and we invite every parishioner to get involved as we move
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Bob Davis – Director of Operations
Bob has been with Christ the King Parish for just a short 14 months and his experience thus far has been extremely rewarding to him personally and professionally. He has met and gotten to know some very generous people who clearly possess and demonstrate a deep affection for the school, the parish, and the community. He feels lucky and proud to be associated with this community and he wants to become a bigger part of that. Bob truly desires to play a more prominent role here, and believes he can make an even greater impact.
Tim Doody has been a parishioner at CK for over 35 years and has served as the School Foundation President, Athletic Board President, St Vincent DePaul member, Mother McAuley Board of Trustees, Mother McAuley Finance Chair, BAPA Vice President, and the University of Illinois David Kinley Foundation Director. He believes CK is the the foundation of his family's journey and the heart of our neighborhood. It holds the spirit of many connections, incredible support and tremendous friendships.
Jackie Dunn – Community Building Liaison
Jackie has been a parishioner for 23 years and has served as the Foundation president, member, women in ministry member, SPR representative, pastoral council member, SAB president, and the school’s mock trial facilitator. She and her husband moved to CK in 2002 as imports, with no real connection to the neighborhood. Christ the King provided them with a sense of community almost immediately, and the parish and school communities have continued to enrich their lives for the past two decades. Jackie’s involvement in the school and parish, and her relationships with CK leaders and volunteers, has anchored her to the community and strengthened her faith.
Tom Fahey - Chair
Tom has been a CK parishioner for 44 years. He has served as the former board member and current member of Christ the King School Foundation and has been heavily involved in major fundraising efforts for the school and parish. Tom believes CK is the center of his community life and spiritual life. It has been the source of countless formative experiences and treasured memories for he and his family.
Lisa Franco - Prayer Ministry Liaison
Lisa has been a CK parishioner for 25 years. She has served in many roles: Women in Ministry, the School Foundation, SPRED, Mental Health Awareness Committee, Our Lady of Guadalupe Committee, SPR Liturgy Committee, lector, Eucharistic minister, Renew My Church committee, Live Like John Board Member, and was a 2024 ChristiFidelis Award recipient. When asked what CK means to her, Lisa said Christ the King Parish gives her hope. She feels the older she gets. the more secular our world becomes and, as a result, people have become more egocentric and self-centered. However, she does not feel that here in our CK community where, she sees people treating each other with kindness and looking out for our neighbors. She feels like we have something very special here and not only does she want to keep it that way, she wants to share it with others.
Barbara Gaynor - Member
Barbara has been a parishioner at CK for 48 years. During this time, she has served on the Mother’s Club, Dinner Dance Planning Committee, Parish Party Committee, the School Foundation, and the Pastoral Council. She believes in being an active member in our church. She has volunteered for Fiat Lux activities, supported and donated to fund raisers, and still attends CK basketball and volleyball games.
Tom Gorman - Member
Tom has been a parishioner at CK for 26 years. He has served on the Pastoral Council, Foundation Board, Athletic Board, and coached many teams. Tom and his wife feel blessed to have found such a wonderful Parish to raise their children, all of whom are CK graduates. They treasure the friends they’ve made, and all the memories created in this vibrant community. Tom looks forward to this time of transition, knowing that the bonds forged in our Parish will result in ever stronger connections in faith.
Ann Marie has been a parishioner of Christ the King since 1999. She previously served on the School Advisory Board and went on to lead the school as principal from 2014 to 2025. Her commitment to keeping Christ the King a strong, vibrant parish remains unwavering. For Ann Marie, the most special part of CK has always been its people.
Erin Ross - Member
Erin has been a parishioner for 45 years. She is a former secretary and board member for CK Athletics, former parent member of the Religious Education Committee, founding member of the CK Mental Health Committee, member of the CK Finance Council and the CK Pastoral Council. CK has been home for most of her life. She appreciates how our parishioners form a community that stands together in good times and in challenging times. She values how committed our parishioners are to making CK a welcoming place that strives to enhance the spiritual lives of its parishioners. It is also a community that shares its talents and treasure with those less fortunate than our community. She feels privileged to be part of this parish and look forward to watching CK continue to evolve.
Maura Saas - Service Ministries Co-Liaison
Maura has lived all but three years of her life living in CK! She worked as the Alumni Director and Special Parish Projects Manager for 9 years and has served on several Ministry Committees, including Fiat Lux, Adult Faith Formation, Companions in Faith, Women in Ministry, and the School Advisory Board. Maura understands that Christ the King Parish is the heart of our community, where faith is practiced, lived and shared. CK School provided a strong foundation in her early years and today, the parish continues to provide faith building through liturgies, service outreach, and social connection. There’s a spirit of welcome and belonging. It's a place where people come together to support one another through life’s ups and downs. It’s also a wonderful place to raise a family. The parish offers a nurturing environment where children grow up surrounded by love, values, and a supportive faith tradition. Maura feels blessed to be a parishioner.
Mark has been a devoted Christ the King parishioner for 29 years, having “married into” the parish when he and his wife Maura moved here in 1996. Together, they raised their four children in the parish, with all of them attending Christ the King School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Over the years, Mark has actively supported the parish community, serving on the Finance Committee and the School Foundation. He currently serves as the Pastoral Council Representative for the Independent Review Board for the Archdiocese of Chicago, which reviews cases of alleged clergy abuse and makes recommendations to the Cardinal on next steps. The parish has been a cornerstone in Mark’s life through both joyful and difficult times, and he is deeply grateful for the lifelong friendships he has formed within the Christ the King community.
Mark Singler - Member
Mark has been a CK parishioner his entire life. He has served our community in many capacities: CK School Foundation (2021-2023), President during the 30th Anniversary Celebration; Renew My Church Committee Member; Assistant to the Traveling Secretary for the CK Turkey Trot. Mark believes Christ the King Parish is a beacon for all parishes. The creation and success of the CK School Foundation, the successful navigation of the Renew My Church process to allow CK Parish and School to remain autonomous, while simultaneously actively participating in the creation and operation of the Southside Parish Renewal Program, and now creating a formal organizational structure to allow CK Parish to rely more heavily upon our lay leadership are all examples that provide the roadmap for the future of the Archdiocese of Chicago. He believes overall success of our parish is primarily due to our multi-generational parishioners, which fosters a true sense of community, of which he is so proud to be part of. While in a transitional period to lay leadership, he is excited for our future and ready, willing and eager to continue to be part of the success of CK Parish and School.
Pat Stanton - Service Ministries Co-Liaison
Pat has been a CK parishioner for 50 years. He has served as the Christ the King School Foundation President and Board Member, a lector, and has coached several teams. When asked what CK means to him, he replied simply: CK is home.
Molly Vandeveld - Finance Council Representative
Molly has been a parishioner at CK her entire life. She has served as a CK School Foundation Board Member, Foundation Memorial Program Coordinator, CK Finance Council Chair, Past Member of Fiat Lux Committee, and CK School Activity Volunteer. Molly said that CK means the world to her. The CK community is the center of her family life, is the core of her sense of community and fosters her spiritual life. She is so proud to live here.