The Special Events Team: Working Together to Build Great Experiences in Our Parish

Imagine if everyone in the whole world spent time out of their day, week, or month doing something for someone else — the would be a very different place! We are blessed to live among people at the Cathedral of Christ the King who do give of their time to make our world a better place.

Catherine Nalli is thankful to have a good group working with her to make sure every event at the Cathedral is a great one. The ministry is called the Special Events Team, and Catherine began leading the group when it became its own ministry, an extension of the Parish Life Committee.

For Catherine, the importance of serving others is beautifully expressing in a quote from Pope Francis: “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is... Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.”

With this concept very much in mind, the Special Events Team handles anything at the Cathedral during which an event takes place — from priest anniversaries to receptions and donor events.

“I am so blessed that I have an army of people I can count on,” Catherine says. “They all make my job so much easier.”

The team was set up to host several events for the 75th anniversary of the parish — however, most of the events were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Catherine looks forward to a time when things return to normal.

The retirement dinner for Sister Georgette

But there were a few creative and safe events that took place over the past year, such as Fr. Paul Prabell’s ordination anniversary. Twelve women committed to dropping off gifts like food, balloons, and flowers at the rectory. In addition, there was a champagne toast with bell-shaped cookies for the completion of the bell tower.

There are always new people getting involved in this ministry, and Catherine is ever grateful for their fresh ideas. The team has been outstanding,

dependable, and generous. When it comes to determining if an event has been successful, Catherine has an easy test.

“If you see smiling, happy faces, you know it’s going well!” she says.

Fr. Paul giving a toast to commemorate CTK’s 75th Anniversary

If you would like to get involved on the Special Events Team, please call the parish office at 859-268-2861.