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20th/26th September 2026 25th Week in Ordinary Time Year A (II)
Adoration, Confessions & Anointing are available for 30 minutes before each Mass
Saturday 19 - September
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith Pro Populo
Sunday 20 - September HOME MISSION SUNDAY
9:30 am Mass at New Mills Pro Populo
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Christine and Bernard Boddington RIP (ann)
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Pauline Tracey RIP (ann)
Monday 21 - September
10:00 am Mass at Buxton followed by praying the Rosary
Tuesday 22 - September
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 23 - September
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 24 - September
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Joyce Bowker RIP
Friday 25 - September
10:00 am Mass at Buxton followed by praying the Rosary
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 26 - September
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
2:00 pm Baptism of Zac Taylor at Buxton
4:00 pm Harvest Celebration Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Leo Feeney RIP (ann)
Sunday 27 - September
9:30 am Harvest Celebration Mass at New Mills
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton Pro Populo
11:30 am Harvest Celebration Mass at Marple Bridge
Please pray for all who recently died including Richard Crook and Gerald O’Connor. Please remember their families in your prayers.
Fr Greg writes: In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of the workers in the vineyard. The landowner goes out at different times of the day to invite people to come and work in his vineyard. Some begin early in the morning; others are called much later. Yet, at the end of the day, all receive the same generous reward. There is something very important here for us as Christians. God continues to call people into his vineyard. There is no such thing as being too late to respond to God's invitation, and there is no one who is beyond the reach of his love.
Today we celebrate Home Mission Sunday, when we are particularly asked to pray for the spread of the Gospel here in England and Wales. It is easy to think of mission as something that happens somewhere else, but mission begins very close to home: in our families, among our friends, in our workplaces and schools, and in the ordinary encounters of daily life. We are all called to play our part in sharing the joy of knowing Christ. There will be a second collection this weekend for Home Mission Sunday, supporting the work of evangelisation through the Bishops’ Conference Mission Directorate. Please give what you can, but above all, let us pray for the spread of the Gospel and for those who have not yet discovered the love and mercy of Christ.
Today we will also take our first Sunday Mass count. This is an annual count which helps us understand something of the life of our parishes.
Finally, we will celebrate our Harvest Thanksgiving in Marple Bridge and New Mills next Sunday, and in Buxton and Chapel on Sunday 4th October. We give thanks to God for the abundance of creation and for all those whose work provides food for us. Please bring along whatever gifts you would like to offer for our Harvest celebration.
The vineyard is God's, and there is room for everyone. May we never be afraid to hear his invitation: “You go into my vineyard too.”
Assisted Dying Bill Defeated. The defeat of the Bill will be welcomed by the Catholic Church and by many others who have expressed concern about the introduction of assisted suicide into our law. The Bishops of England and Wales have consistently argued that the answer to suffering at the end of life is not to enable people to end their lives, but to ensure that no one feels abandoned, burdensome or without hope.
This is not to underestimate the very real suffering experienced by people who are terminally ill, nor the anguish faced by their families. Rather, it is a reminder of the importance of good palliative care, compassionate medical treatment and the loving presence of family, friends and the community. Every human life has dignity and value, including when we are elderly, seriously ill or dependent upon others. As Christians, we believe that we are called to accompany one another through every stage of life, especially when someone is vulnerable. We should give thanks for the outcome of Friday's vote but also continue to pray for those who are seriously ill, for their families and carers, and for all those who work in palliative and endof-life care. Above all, let us pray that our society will be one in which no one fears that they have become a burden, and no one feels that death is the only answer to their suffering.
We are planning to run a CONFIRMATION PROGRAMME at St Anne’s this academic year, open to young Catholics in Year 8 and above. It will offer an opportunity to explore faith, ask questions and prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Young people who are interested, together with their parents/carers, are warmly invited to our “Come and See” information meeting – 7:00 pm, Thursday 1 Oct in St Anne’s Community Centre (behind the church) For more information, please contact: Marion, Mark & Grainne stanneschildren@outlook.com
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US ON PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM NEXT YEAR? We are planning to return to Walsingham next May. The pilgrimage is open to everyone across our four communities in Buxton, Chapel, Marple Bridge and New Mills. There is no commitment at this stage, we simply want to get an idea of numbers before confirming the dates and details. See the poster at the back of church for information and contact details.
SITTING WITH ST FRANCIS - Saturday 3rd October, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Road, New Mills, SK22 3BW. Come and find out more about St Francis. We will discuss his life, legacy and example. There will be a short talk followed by related prayerful activities and a simple, shared lunch. Please bring a small contribution for the shared meal.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR PALESTINE AND ISRAEL – week beginning 20th September, we are invited to pray for the people of the Holy Land, especially children living amid violence, fear and displacement. See https://paxchristi.org.uk/wppi-prayer-cards/
2026 HONEY – We’re delighted to report our best honey harvest yet, with one “skyscraper” hive producing over half the total yield! The honey is available from the back of church or by contacting Lisa (lisacooper145@gmail.com / 07709 880775). Suggested minimum donation: £8 per 1lb jar, with all proceeds going to the Catholic Church. Lisa and John
Those who enjoyed ANNE'S POEMS in the newsletter may like to know that copies of her newly published collection, “JOURNEY", are now available to buy at the back of church.
CAFOD HARVEST FAST DAY - FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER.
See https://cafod.org.uk/fundraise/family-fast-day
VOCATIONS ROADSHOW:
Find out what your vocation and purpose in the church may be - a calling to contribute in your own special and unique way to the life of our churches. New Mills Parish Hall: Tues 13 Oct, 7:30 pm & Wed 14 Oct, 2:00 pm. Buxton Parish Centre: Thurs 15 Oct, 11:30 am & Fri 16 Oct, 7:00 pm. All welcome for a short film, friendly discussion, tea and biscuits.
BUXTON 100 CLUB WINNERS: £100: No. 21 – Paul Ripley; £30: No 43 – Christine Burke; £20: No. 16 – Iris Thomson. Congratulations!
YEAR 6 PARENTS: DON'T MISS THE SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE. If your child was born between 1st Sept 2015 and 31st Aug 2016 he or she will be starting Year 7 in Sept 2027. You must apply for a secondary school place through your home Local Authority by Sun 31st Oct. If you would like your child to be considered for a Catholic school under a Catholic faith admission criterion, there is an additional step:
Complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF).
Send the completed SIF directly to the school.
Send the required supporting evidence (for example, a copy of your child's Baptism certificate) directly to the school.
The SIF and supporting evidence must be sent to the school, not to the Local Authority. The LA application and the school's SIF are separate processes. Both must be completed by the deadline if you wish your child to be considered under the school's faith-based admissions criteria. If the school does not receive the SIF and supporting evidence by the deadline, your child may be placed in a lower admissions category, which could affect their chance of securing a place. If you do not have a copy of your child's Baptism certificate, contact the parish where your child was baptised as soon as possible to request a replacement.
FIND SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY MASS READINGS AT: https://universalis.com/europe.england.nottingham/mass.htm
IF YOU ARE A UK TAXPAYER, PLEASE GIFT AID 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. For regular giving, please find Gift Aid forms at the back of church and on the website, ask one of the welcomers or a member of the PPC for a form. 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 FOR PAYMENTS/STANDING ORDERS
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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