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25th/26th April 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Year A (II)
Adoration, Confessions & Anointing for 30 mins before every Mass
Saturday 25 - April
11:00 am - 12 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for Thomas Delaney RIP
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Leo and Pat Feeney RIP
Sunday 26 - April
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for the deceased members of the Bell and McHale Families, and Trudy Newton RIP
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for John Howard RIP
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Monday 27 - April
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
Tuesday 28 - April
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Dominic Nicholas RIP
Wednesday 29 - April
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for William and Bernard Shaw RIP
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Christine Chappelow RIP
Thursday 30 - April
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Sr. Janet Arrowsmith RIP
10:00 am Scripture Group at Angela's house. Phone Yvonne on 07892687017 for more details
Friday 01 - May
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
12:30 pm Funeral service for Daphne Tighe RIP
Saturday 02 - May
11:00 am - 12 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Joseph McLean RIP
Sunday 03 - May
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Josie Lomas RIP
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Basil Howard RIP
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Joseph McLean RIP
3:00 pm Crowning of Our Lady in the garden at Chapel-en-le-Frith. Refreshments afterwards - all welcome!
Please pray for all who have recently died including Daphne Tighe whose funeral will be at St Anne’s on 1st May, at 12:30pm. Please remember her family in your prayers.
Fr Greg writes This Fourth Sunday of Easter, traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday, invites us to reflect on Christ as the one who knows, calls, and leads his flock. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of himself as both the gate and the shepherd, the one through whom we find life “in all its fullness.” His voice is one that calls each of us personally, inviting trust, faith, and a willingness to follow where he leads.
Today the Church also marks the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, asking us to pray earnestly for those called to serve as priests, deacons, and in the religious life. The need for generous hearts who will respond to the Lord’s call remains as urgent as ever. We pray that many, especially from our own communities, will hear that voice and have the courage to follow it. In this context, we are delighted to share the joyful news that Jakob from our Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith communities will soon be taking an important step in his discernment. He is to travel to Valladolid in Spain to begin his propaedeutic year, a time of prayer, formation, and preparation before entering major seminary to train for the diocesan priesthood. Please keep Jacob in your prayers as he begins this significant journey, that he may be guided and strengthened by the Good Shepherd. There will be a second collection this weekend for the Clergy Formation Fund, which supports the training of seminarians like Jacob and ensures the future provision of priests for our parishes. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and plays a vital role in nurturing vocations within the Church.
May we all continue to listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd in our own lives, trusting that he leads us always towards life, hope, and fullness of joy.
NEWS FROM CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH: THE CROWNING OF OUR LADY will take place on Sunday 3rd May at 3:00 pm. We will hold it in the gardens at Chapel weather permitting, otherwise, it will be in the church. Refreshments will be served afterwards. All welcome!
OUR CHILDREN’S LITURGY GROUP is dedicated to making Sunday Mass accessible and engaging for children by presenting the Gospel in a way that is appropriate to their age and understanding. Our sessions help children grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, take part in prayer, and build a meaningful and lasting connection to their faith. To continue offering these sessions each Sunday, we need additional volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved and would like to find out more, we warmly invite you to a short meeting after Mass on 3rd May in the Hardwick Room. This will be a chance to meet the team, ask any questions, and explore how you might support this important ministry.
We look forward to welcoming you!
ST ANNE’S REPOSITORY - a selection of gifts and cards is available at the back of St Anne’s Church, including gifts and cards for FIRST COMMUNION. If you’d like to order a specific item, 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.
BISHOP PATRICK has shared this prayer, distributed by the Church of England, in honour of last week’s centenary commemorating Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This prayer, though rooted in the Anglican tradition, is presented with openness and a spirit of generosity. Its theme and intention is to encourage reflection and gratitude across communities, offering inspiration to people of all faiths to give thanks for the life and service of Her Late Majesty.
Gracious God,
we give you thanks for all that you gave to Church, nation and Commonwealth
through the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth II.
We remember with gratitude her long life of Christian witness,
her compassion for those in need, and her devotion to duty.
As we mark the centenary of her birth,
grant that, inspired by her example,
we may serve you faithfully in our own generation,
with steadfast hearts, merciful hands, and trust in your providence;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
PARISH CENTRE - Congratulations to one of the Centre’s 10 active supporters regularly doing the High Peak Community Lottery (£1 weekly ticket), for winning £2,000 in April. If you’d like to support the Centre this way (weekly prizes up to £25,000 and monthly ‘Super Draws’), information is at the back of the Church. The Centre gets 50% of lottery ticket sales.
Celebrate Trust is hosting two WEBINARS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF TEENAGERS to share practical tips and build confidence in supporting teens at home.
• Confident parenting in a world of screens Wednesday 29th April, 8.00 pm
• Raising teenagers in a Catholic family Tuesday 2nd June, 8.00 pm
To book a place, visit www.celebratetrust.org/faith-parenting
FREE TALK ON MEN’S WELLBEING “Strong Foundations: The 5 Pillars of Men’s Health”, this Wed 29th April, 6.30pm at The Grapevine Centre, Buxton, focusing on improving men’s mental and physical wellbeing through five key areas: nutrition, movement, sleep, connection, and stress management. It will offer practical strategies for everyday life. Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/grapevine-project-45939036893
IF YOU ARE A UK TAXPAYER, PLEASE CONSIDER GIFT AIDING YOUR COLLECTION as it increases the value of your offering by 25% at no extra cost to yourself. It would greatly help the parish if you are able to set up a regular direct payment from your bank into the parish account; the details are below. Find Gift Aid forms at the back of church and on the website. In the meantime, you may wish to use the yellow Gift Aid envelopes available on the pews.
Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the parish.
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
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, Yvonne Ripley, Margaret Swift, Chris Uddoh, Fr Greg
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, Fr Greg
Centre Management Committee (CMC): stannesparishcentrebookings@gmail.com Sue Hardman, Iwona Lukasik, 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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