The Story of Christ the King Parish, Greenmeadows (1979-2004)
Before November 1979
Originally part of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, the faith communities of White Plains, St. Ignatius Village, Corinthian Gardens, Greenmeadows and immediate environs expressed the need for a new parish.
1979
Christ the King Parish in White Plains is formally established on November 25, the Solemnity of Christ the King at a mass officiated by His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin, Archbishop of Manila.
Fr. Victorio Antonio Lanuevo is formally installed as the new parish priest with White Plains Chapel designated as the temporary parish seat. The Apostleship of Prayer (AP) was the first mandated organization of the parish.
1980
The 7,225-square meter Greenmeadows Avenue land donated by Don Paco Ortigas of Ortigas & Co is formally turned over on March 1980. The new parish is formally renamed Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows.
Fr. Lanuevo forms a Construction Committee in April, led by Charlie Rufino, with parishioner Architect Angel Abad as lead (probono) designer. Jaime Cardinal Sin lays the cornerstone during the April 27 groundbreaking ceremony. Fund raising projects begin.
1982
Monsignor Antonio Tobias takes over from Fr. Tony Lanuevo as parish priest. He is named Auxiliary Bishop of Zamboanga a few months later.
1983
On February 15, Cardinal Sin installs Msgr. Jaime T. Mora as the new parish priest.
1985
Msgr. Mora, after soliciting from individual donors for various church fixtures, builds the crypt starting with 500 vaults, followed by a second phase with 1,000 vaults the next year, and finally a third phase with 1,000 units in 1987.
1988
Church construction is completed. His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin consecrates the church during the first mass inside the main church on October 30.
1990
The very first Parish Renewal Experience (PREx) is held in March.
1995
In January, CTK Youth Ministry celebrates its first World Youth Day, held in Manila with Pope John Paul II celebrating. ‘The House Printers’ of Precious and Mila San Juan, begins printing the parish newsletter gratis. The cornerstone for the new Parish Formation Center is laid in July.
1996
The Family Life Ministry conducts its First Marriage Vocation Program in January. The Parish Formation Center is finished and blessed in June. In November, the four-foot high seated Christ the King is replaced by the 20- foot high statue of the Risen Christ with outstretched arms and pierced hands – standing in front of a wooden cross.
1997
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel is built on 45 square meters of free space on the front left side of the main church in January. In August, the Mortuary is built, consisting of two chapels. Four months later, a third chapel is added. The pipe organ is installed in December.
1999
The Parish Renewal Movement (PREx) is established.
2000
The lower ground room beside the chapel is turned into the Lingap Center, used as day care of the Libis community lolas by the Ladies of Charity.
2001
‘SILBI LIBIS’, the forerunner of the Social Services and Development Ministry, is set up to coordinate parish-wide efforts to serve the under-privileged community. The Knights of Columbus starts the church lighting for the Christmas season.
2002
The first Days With the Lord weekend for the parish youth is held.
2003
The Healing Ministry is established, with 22 healing ministers commissioned by Msgr. Jaime Mora. In March, Msgr. Mora celebrates his Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee at the Main Church, together with Bp. Raul Martirez, Bp Gabriel Reyes, Bp. Soc Villegas, Archbishop Tito Yllana, and Archbishop Carmelo Morelos. In August, the Diocese of Cubao is created. His Eminence Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, is installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Cubao to which CTK belongs.
2004
CTK Apostolate of Public Affairs creates a CTK Chapter of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV). Msgr. Mora’s retirement at 75 years old is marked with a coffee table book, ‘Building the Kingdom’ in August. In October, Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco temporarily takes over as CTK’s parish priest.
