Christ the King celebrates HM King Charles III!

From face painting to Pierogi, Christ the King Parish in Alfreton hosted a Saturday fit for a King!

Beginning with Holy Mass, Fr Paul Nellikulam Pius (find out more about Fr Paul here) welcomed the large congregation, who were understandably keen and in a state of excited anticipation, to a day ahead, full of face painting, raffles, tea and coffee and live music!

Followed by a coronation celebration party at the Parish Hall The event was organized by Parish Priest Fr Paul Nellikulam Pius, Rob Farrell, Manu John and Ewa Wasielewska, and was attended by around 200 parishioners The attendees enjoyed a gig by Mr Haword, and the food was donated by both parishioners and the Polish community.

Across the diocese, parishes and communities set up their parish halls with beautiful displays, ready for royal celebrations...