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6th/7th December 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR A (II)
Saturday 06 - December
3:30 pm Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for Thomas Delaney RIP and Don Newton RIP
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 07 - December
9:00 am Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Domic Nicholas RIP
9:30 am Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Lil Loftus RIP
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Monday 08 - December
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
Tuesday 09 - December
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 10 - December
10:00 am Service of the Word and Holy Communion at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 11 - December
10:00 am Service of the Word and Holy Communion at New Mills
Friday 12 - December
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 13 - December
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at New Mills
3:30 pm Confesssions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Dermot Robert Carroll RIP (birthday & anniversary)
Sunday 14 - December THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR A (II)
9:00 am Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
9:30 am Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Lil Loftus RIP
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
FR GREG WRITES: THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT invites us into a deeper posture of preparation — not just for Christmas celebrations, but for the coming of Christ into our hearts and our world. In the readings, Isaiah paints a vision of a changed world: a shoot springing from the stump of Jesse, filled with the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and peace. This is a promise that God’s kingdom will be marked by justice for the poor and harmony among all creation. St. Paul, in his letter to the Romans, urges us to live in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ has welcomed us. Advent, then, becomes a season of reconciliation — mending relationships, healing divisions, and making space for God’s love to flourish. In the Gospel, John the Baptist calls us to repent, to “prepare the way of the Lord.” His message is urgent yet hopeful: change is possible, and God’s mercy is near. Repentance is not about guilt alone, but about turning toward the light, clearing away what blocks us from God, and making our lives a place where Christ can dwell. Reflection Thought: This week, we are called to be both watchful and active — to pray for God’s kingdom and to live in ways that make it visible here and now. Advent preparation is not passive waiting; it’s a choice to align our hearts with God’s vision of peace, justice, and love.
Following on from the announcement at Mass last weekend, we are pleased to share that Bishop Patrick has invited us to take part in the ENABLING OUR MISSION campaign over the coming months. This fundraising endeavour aims to make our Diocese and its parishes more outward looking and missionary-focussed. Through this initiative, the Diocese will also strengthen our communications and improve accountability to both clergy and laity. The three key priorities are:
• Equipping our priests and lay leaders with the tools and resources they need to lead a move
to mission
• Alleviating the ever-growing administrative workload of clergy
• Responding effectively to the local requirements of parishes & helping laity grow in their faith.
As part of this process, we are conducting a Parish Census. If you haven’t already filled in a form, please do so this weekend. If you took yours home to complete, please return it as soon as possible to ensure our records are up to date. There is more information on our website: https:// www.stannes.gbr.cc/ If you have any further questions about the campaign, please speak to Fr Greg or contact the Campaign Office enablingourmissioncampaign@dioceseofnottingham.uk
As you may have noticed, the Mass readings are no longer printed in the weekly newsletter. We have purchased a set of PARISH MASS BOOKS, available at the back of the church, for you to use during Mass. Please remember to return the books after Mass. At St Anne’s, the readings are also displayed on the church screens. Additionally, you can find the readings for both Sunday and weekday Masses on Universalis: https://universalis.com/europe.england.nottingham/mass.htm
ADVENT PRAYER JOURNAL Journey through Advent with the Nottingham Diocesan Catholic Youth Service as we await the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with a printable Advent prayer journal produced by the Team. To download your free copy visit www.ndcys.com/advent2025/
UPDATE FROM THE HOLY FAMILY PARISH, GAZA: Since the ceasefire began there have been three trips to the coast, providing rare moments of relaxation for 130 displaced people, among them the elderly, sick and families. “Children between the age of three and five, born just before the war, saw the ocean for the first time,” Fr Gabriel said. School has also started up again, with classes for 150 displaced children and teenagers providing as good a start to the 25/26 academic year as possible given the circumstances. The Catholic compound in Gaza is currently home to 450 displaced people, including 30 Muslims with disabilities and one Muslim family. Most Christians in Gaza, both Catholic and Orthodox, are also living there. “We should pray. We should pray a lot. For peace, and for all the inhabitants of this Holy Land, be it Gaza, Palestine or Israel,” said Fr Gabriel. https://acninternational.org/ We will hold our monthly collection for Holy Family Parish after both Masses next weekend.
ST ANNE'S SCHOOL invites everyone to attend their CAROL SERVICE, which will be held at school on Wednesday, December 17th, at 9:00am.
CRAFT & HOMEMADE BAKES SALE TODAY after 10:00 Mass in the Parish Centre, please come and join us for tea, coffee and mince pies! There will also be Irish coffees and bakes for sale, and the Buxton raffle will also be drawn.
The Chapel-en-le-Frith CHRISTMAS RAFFLE with proceeds towards the Pilgrimage to Walsingham tickets are still on sale in Chapel. It will be drawn at the Parish Christmas Lunch on 19th Dec.
Following last year's successful event, St Thomas More School is once again hosting the SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY on Friday, 12th December at 1:30pm. The celebration will feature carols performed by the school band and St Anne’s School choir. If you would like to attend, please contact the school office at 01298 23167 by Mon 8th December. Admission is free; however, the school will be raising funds to support some of the Year 11 pupils' participation in the Nottingham Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes in July.
BUXTON ROTARY CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT THIS SUNDAY 7TH DEC: 2-5pm, St John's Church. Doors open at 1:30pm. Tickets £10pp on the door (accompanied children free). In aid of Zink, Blythe House and other local charities.
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.
CAFOD WORLD GIFTS: GIVE A LIFE CHANGING GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS Please take a catalogue from the back of church or see https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/
BUXTON 100 CLUB winners: £100: C Burke (no.43); £30: P Robinson (no.55); £20: M Pickford (no.37).
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 100 CLUB winners: - £50: Leigh White. £25: Pat Dawson. Congratulations to all!
ST ANNE’S 100 CLUB 2025/2026 RENEWALS – NOW DUE - £60.00 year/£5.00 month. Thank you to all our members for your continued support. If you pay by standing order you don’t need to do anything, as your subscription will automatically renew. Alternatively, please pay by BACS if you can, using the ref. ‘100Club’ (bank details at the bottom of the newsletter) or by cheque. If you would like to join, ‘new member’ and standing order forms are available at the back of church; please speak to Margaret Swift if you have any questions.
St Anne’s School invites parents of children STARTING RECEPTION IN 2026 to their upcoming open event on Wednesday, December 17th from 4:00 to 5:00pm
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.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR TEA AND COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY MASS IN ST. ANNE’S PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
19th Dec 10:00 am Buxton Advent Service of Reconciliation
24th Dec 4:00 pm Chapel-en-le-frith First Mass of Christmas
24th Dec 5:30 pm Buxton Carols followed by the First Mass of Christmas at 6:00pm
25th Dec 9:00 am Chapel-en-le-Frith Morning Mass of Christmas Day
25th Dec 11:00 am Buxton Morning Mass of Christmas Day
If you would like to include anything in the newsletter, please ensure that we receive it by Wednesday of the week before to allow sufficient time for printing.
BANK DETAILS
St Anne’s Buxton RCP: Sort Code 30-96-18: Account No. 00420334
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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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
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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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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