Christ the King – 23rd November 2025

Parish Eucharist

Welcome to our Eucharist service on the Feast of Christ the King.

READING OF THE GOSPEL (Luke 23:33 –43)

When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they
crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and
one on his left. And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And
the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at
him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is
the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also
mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and
saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”

There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the
Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept
deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save
yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you
not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of
condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly,
for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this
man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus,
remember me when you come into your kingdom.”