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Fr Gregory Tobin
I was born in Derby City Hospital in September 1958, and Baptised the following month at St Albans Church, Chaddesden.
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Fr. Benjamin Sunder. MSFS
I was born in May 1983 and was baptised at St. Mary’s Church, Kadapakkam, in the Chingleput Diocese in India.
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22nd/23rd November 2025 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE SOLEMNITY YEAR C (l)
Saturday 22 - November
3:30 pm Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Barbara Hindley's intentions
Sunday 23 - November
8:45 am Confessions at New Mills
9:15 am Mass at New Mills for 18th birthday intentions - Ilana McGrath
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Patrick and Elizabeth Collins RIP anniversary
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Thomas Delaney RIP
Monday 24 - November
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for the Holy Souls
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
Tuesday 25 - November
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Mary Norton RIP
Wednesday 26 - November
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for the Holy Souls
Thursday 27 - November
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for the Holy Souls
Friday 28 - November
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for the Holy Souls
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
Saturday 29 - November
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
3:30 pm Confesssions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for the People of the Parish
Sunday 30 - November 1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:45 am Confessions at New Mills
9:15 am Mass at New Mills for Fr Tony Walsh RIP
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for the intentions of the Reynolds Family and Jack O’Neill RIP anniversary
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
Please pray for those who have died: Denise Denny, Anna Farhat and Bernard Murray. Please remember their families in your prayers.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION 2026 - This year's programme is open to anyone aged Year 3 and above. If you are interested in your child joining us this year, come along to the introduction meeting on Thursday 4th Dec at 7pm in the Community Centre. Please speak to Marion (StAnnesChildren@outlook.com), or one of the priests if you have any questions.
As the season of Advent draws near, the Diocesan Youth Service (NDCYS) invites young people in Years 10-13 to step away from the busyness of everyday life and join at The Briars for ADVENTure 2025 - a weekend retreat designed to help people pause, pray, and prepare for the coming of Christ. The Retreat takes place between Fri 28th - Sun 30th November, and costs £50. More information and booking details can be found at: https://www.ndcys.com/adventure-open-retreat/
As Advent approaches you are invited to take some time for reflection, prayer, and renewal with Fr Chris Thomas, reflecting on the FIGURES OF ADVENT: the prophets, Mary, Joseph, and John the Baptist, whose faith, courage, and hope prepared the way for Christ’s coming. It will be held at the Presentation Sisters Convent, Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 3FT on Sat 29th Nov, 10.00 - 4.00pm. Suggestion donation is £10, please bring a packed lunch. Email associates@pbvmengland.co.uk
The NOTTINGHAM CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MASS is being celebrated at 8:00pm on Monday 1st Dec in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham NG1 5AW. All are warmly invited to Mass, and to join for drinks at Browns, afterwards. If you have any questions about the Nottingham CMA, for all healthcare workers, students and retired, please get in touch with Caroline: 0775 7285 888.
On Fri 28th Nov at 7:00pm there will be AN EVENING TALK ON THE SHROUD OF TURIN with Michael Kowalski, including a full sized replica of the world famous Shroud of Turin. Free entry, but donations welcome to cover costs! At St Mary’s Hall, St Mary’s Road, Glossop SK13 8DN. Free parking available.
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM 26TH- 28TH MAY 2026 – Please ensure that you have paid your deposit of £60.00 pp (non-refundable). Please pay this into the St. John Fisher and TM bank account, REF. WALSINGHAM 2026. Speak to Peter Barnes or Margaret Swift for any queries.
BUXTON PPC MEETING – this Thursday, 27th November in the Presbytery meeting room.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TO CATHOLIC PRIMARY ACADEMIES (Reception Year) - Children born between 01/09/2021 and 31/08/2022. The deadline for submitting an application for a school place is 15th January 2026. Application forms are available on your ‘home’ Local Authority website. For every Catholic school you apply for if you wish your child to be considered and ranked under a faith criterion you should also complete a supplementary information form and return this form to the school by the deadline, (forms are available from the LA and the school). You must also include the supporting evidence as required with this form, i.e. a baptism certificate (photocopies are acceptable; contact the parish of baptism if you don’t have a copy); failure to supply the required supporting evidence will mean your child is ranked in a lower criterion which may affect your chance of a place.
All young adults are warmly invited to join for a YOUNG ADULTS CHRISTMAS PARTY at Saint Mary’s, Derby, for Mass, mulled wine, mince pies, games, and prizes on Sun 14th December from 2.00pm. No sign up required. Contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk for more information.
ST ANNE’S REPOSITORY - a selection of gifts and cards is available at the back of St Anne’s Church, including a range of Christmas items. If you’d like to order a specific item not currently stocked, you can browse the catalogues or visit https://www.cbcdistributors.co.uk/ Order forms are available in the repository cabinet. For any questions or assistance, please contact Trish Bothamley on 07964 235659.
If you are joining us for our CHRISTMAS LUNCH at Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club on Friday 19th December, 12:30, please don’t forget that your cash deposit of £10.00 and meal choices are needed by this weekend. Please speak to Barbara, email her at barbara_hindley@yahoo.co.uk or speak to Margaret Swift.
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER there will be a CRAFT & HOMEMADE BAKES SALE after 10:00 Mass in the Parish Centre. If you'd like to contribute homemade bakes or crafts, or if you have craft or gift items that you would like to sell, please speak to Caroline Higgins or email Margaret Swift: margaret.swift@dioceseofnottingham.uk In Buxton, there will be a RAFFLE with the proceeds going towards the Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Have a look at all the lovely prizes at the back of church! Tickets cost £1.00 per strip and will be on sale
after Mass today; and will be drawn during the coffee morning on 7th December. There will also be a CHRISTMAS RAFFLE with proceeds towards the Pilgrimage to Walsingham. We would be very grateful to receive donations of items for a Christmas food hamper and also for a small pampering basket. Any contributions to Pat Dawson or to Margaret Swift. Tickets on sale this weekend in Chapel and afterwards in Buxton. It will be drawn at the Parish Christmas Lunch on 19th December.
CAFOD WORLD GIFTS: GIVE A LIFE CHANGING GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS This year, share the joy of Christmas with a CAFOD World Gift - from safe water, to school supplies! A meaningful way to bless loved ones and help families overseas. Please take a catalogue from the back of church or see https:// worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR TEA AND COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY MASS IN ST. ANNE’S PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
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BANK DETAILS
St Anne’s Buxton RCP: Sort Code 30-96-18: Account No. 00420334
ST ANNE’S, TERRACE ROAD, BUXTON, SK17 6DU
Buxton Mass times:
Sunday 10:00 am
Monday & Friday 10:00 am
Saturday 11:00 – 12:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Telephone Buxton (01298) 23777
Parish Priest: Fr Greg Tobin - greg.tobin@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Serving the churches of St Anne's Buxton SK17 6DU. St John Fisher and St Thomas More Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9ST. Church of The Annunciation New Mills SK22 3BW. St Mary's Marple Bridge SK6 5BB.
Serving the schools of St Thomas More Senior Buxton SK17 6AF. St Anne's Primary Buxton SK17 7AN. St Mary's Primary New Mills SK22 3BL. St Mary's Primary Marple Bridge SK6 5BR.
Assistant Priest: Fr Benjamin Sunder - benjamin.sunder@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Tel Buxton (01298) 23777
don.lavery@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Chapel-en-le-Frith Mass times:
Wednesday 10:00 am
Friday 10:00 – 11:00 Silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Mary's Church, 1 Hollins Lane, MARPLE BRIDGE, SK6 5BB
Marple Bridge Mass times:
Saturday 4:00 pm Confessions from 3:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am Confessions from 11:00 am
Wednesday 10:00 am
Friday 10:00 am
The Church of the Annunciation, St. Mary's Rd, NEW MILLS, High Peak, SK22 3BW
New Mills Mass times:
Sunday 9:15 am Confessions from 8:45 am
Tuesday 10:00 am
Thursday 10:00 am
ST ANNE’S DROP-IN PLAYGROUP For families with children aged 0-5, come and join Marion, Gráinne and Liz at St Anne's drop-in playgroup every Wednesday from 9.30 am to 11.15 am (term-time only) in St Anne's Community Centre. Please join us, you’ll be very welcome!
Follow us for updates on www.facebook.com/StAnnesDropIn
St Anne’s Voluntary Academy, Lightwood Road, SK17 7AN Tel: 01298 23589 Email: enquiries@ann.srscmat.co.uk Headteacher: Mrs Julia Wiggins
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, Palace Fields, SK17 6AF Tel: 01298 23167 Email: enquiries@stm.srscmat.co.uk Headteacher: Mr David Redfern
Church safeguarding contacts:
Buxton: Margaret Swift: Margaret.SwiftPSR@dioceseofnottingham.uk Tel: 07513 725529
Chapel-en-le-Frith: Sue Thornhill: Susan.ThornhillPSR@dioceseofnottingham.uk Tel: 07513 725269
St Anne’s Pastoral Parish Council stannesbuxton@diocesofnottingham.uk
Rob Aldous, Maggie Baldock, Gemma Day, Thomas Langer, Mark McCabe, Fr Greg, Yvonne Ripley, Margaret Swift, Chris Uddoh
Chapel-en-le-Frith Pastoral Parish Council: Joan Matthews, Pat Dawson, Lucia McLean, Jacqui Lavery, Barbara Hindley, Anne Lomas, Frank Frost, Peter Barnes, Sue Thornhill, Deacon Don and Fr Gerry
Centre Management Committee (CMC): stannesparishcentrebookings@gmail.com Sue Hardman, Clare O’Neill, Marion Redman
Click to see the new St. Annes Community Centre website
BUXTON PLANNED GIVING FORMS
Buxton - Gift Aid Declaration Form (151kb)
Buxton - Standing Order Form (183kb)
Buxton - 100 Club standing order (86kb)
Payments can also be made by BACS:
Please pay: Sort Code: 30-96-18 Account: 00420334
Name of account: St Anne's Buxton RCP
Please use reference ‘ChurchCollection’ or '100 Club'
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH PLANNED GIVING FORMS
Chapel - Gift Aid Declaration Form (151kb)
Chapel - Standing Order Form (137kb)
Chapel - 100 Club Standing Order (85kb)
Payments can also be made by BACS:
Please pay: Sort Code: 30-92-59 Account: 03351306
Name of account: SS John Fisher & TM Chapel FR RCP
Please use reference ‘ChurchCollection’ or '100 Club'
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