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31st January/1st February 2026 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Year A (II)
Saturday 31 - January
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
3:30 pm Adoration and Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
4:30 pm Adoration and Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Anne Parker RIP anniversary
Sunday 01 - February
9:00 am Adoration and Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Margaret Constable - 80th birthday intentions. Carol Hodnett RIP.
9:30 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for John Purdie RIP
Monthly collection for Holy Family Parish, Gaza, after Mass
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Liu Ming-tien RIP
Monday 02 - February
10:00 am Service of the Word and Holy Communion at Buxton
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
10:00 am Mass at all Saints, Church St, Glossop, SK13 7RJ
Tuesday 03 - February N.B. NO MASS at New Mills
10:00 am Mass at Sacred Heart, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7AG
Wednesday 04 - February
9:30 am Adoration at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am N.B. NO MASS at Chapel-en-le-Frith
10:30 am Funeral service for Jennie Snook RIP
Thursday 05 - February
9:30 am Adoration at New Mills
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Clarammal RIP
10:00 am Scripture group. Venue tbc - phone Yvonne on 07892687017
Friday 06 - February
N.B. 8:30 am Adoration at Buxton
N.B. 9:00 am Mass at Buxton
9:30 am Adoration at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 07 - February
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
3:30 pm Adoration and Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
4:30 pm Adoration and Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Anne Parker RIP anniversary
Sunday 08 - February
8:45 am Adoration and Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
9:30 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Maria and Aleksander Brzozowski RIP
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Please pray for all who have recently died: including Jenny Snook whose funeral service will take place at St Anne’s this Wednesday, 4th February at 10:30am. David Carter from Marple Bridge and Mary Chadwick from New Mills. Please remember their families in your prayers.
FR GREG WRITES: On this Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, we are given the Beatitudes - Jesus’ vision of a world shaped by God’s kingdom. In these words, Jesus lifts up those who are often overlooked: the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. The Beatitudes remind us that God’s blessing is not found in power or privilege, but in humility, compassion, and a deep commitment to justice.
Today we also mark Racial Justice Sunday, which invites us to reflect on the dignity of every human person, made in the image and likeness of God. The Beatitudes challenge us to examine our own hearts and attitudes, calling us to reject prejudice and discrimination, and to work actively for a society where every person is respected, welcomed, and valued.
Next Saturday, I will be travelling to Lourdes to prepare for our diocesan pilgrimage. Lourdes is a place where people from every nation, culture, and background gather as one, united in prayer and hope. It stands as a powerful sign of the inclusive love of Christ and the healing grace God offers to all. I would be very happy to take any prayer petitions with me and place them at the Grotto, entrusting them to Our Lady of Lourdes. Please feel free to pass them on before I leave, so that our parish intentions may be carried in prayer to this holy place. May this Sunday inspire us to live the Beatitudes more faithfully, to commit ourselves anew to racial justice, and to walk together as a parish rooted in prayer, compassion, and hope.
Lent is just around the corner with Ash Wednesday on 18th February. There is a Lenten Retreat being offered by the Redemptorists (see below) which of course you can do individually but here's a thought… why not gather together in the parish rooms and do it together with your fellow parishioners? There would be so much more to be gained by sharing your prayer, reflections and thoughts on the discussion questions raised. Let me know what you think and tell me if you would like it to be advertised for others to come as we strive to continue our missionary discipleship.
MADE FOR HEAVEN - LIVE TRUE THIS LENTEN SEASON - Join Fr Agustino Torres, CFR on a multimedia Lenten journey inspired by St Francis. Begin the season with a vow of poverty and end at Easter with a heart free from the desert of sin and open to love, serve, and care for others. Over six transformative weeks, you will learn how to allow the Holy Spirit to move in your heart through a new theme each week. For more details see the Redemptorist Publications website or visit: https://mailchi.mp/599e988cb267/d8l007hjs0
A MISSIONARY IN MONGOLIA: This Wednesday, 4th February, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, at St Peter's Catholic Church, Hazel Grove, Green Lane, Stockport SK7 4EA. Mass will be celebrated at 7pm, followed by a short talk at 7.45pm and refreshments. To book, please email: redbox@missio.org.uk
“GO, MAKE DISCIPLES” - the new Five-Year Diocesan Mission Plan (2026–2030), entitled “Go, make disciples” reminding us that our mission is rooted in listening to and responding to God’s Word has now been launched. From the beginning of his ministry among us, our Bishop has listened carefully to clergy, religious and lay faithful throughout
the diocese. Together, we have honestly faced the challenges before us: declining numbers, financial pressures, fewer and older priests, and the need to provide pastoral care across a large geographical area. Yet the Bishop has been clear that our goal must never be simply to manage decline, but to reshape our diocesan life for renewal, growth and mission. The Mission Plan sets out both a spiritual vision and a practical framework for the next five years. It includes the ongoing reorganisation of parishes into larger parish communities, while at the same time calling every one of us to rediscover our responsibility to share the joy of knowing Jesus Christ. As the Bishop reminds us, the Lord’s command, “Go, make disciples,” is not addressed to a few, but to all the baptised. The Bishop’s Pastoral letter can be found on the parish web site, with some hard copies found at the back of the Church.
THE DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE NDCYS is taking a group of young people and young adults to Lourdes, France as part of the Diocesan Pilgrimage in July 2026. If you are aged 16+ and unable to go with your school, or a young adult who would like to be a small group leader, we encourage you to download the information pack and apply at ndcys.com/lourdes
A PRO-LIFE RENEWAL DAY is being held on Saturday 14th February, from 10:00 am - 4.00 pm, at Good Shepherd Church, Arnold, and led by Father Bernard Murphy CFR. All are welcome to this day of spiritual renewal, focussed on prayer for the sanctity of life at all stages. How do we as Christians keep fighting for the dignity of life, when so many around us do not value it? Father Bernard will help us renew our motivation by opening scripture and Church teaching. There is no charge for the day (donations welcomed); a light lunch and refreshments are provided. To book or for more information contact John:
pro-life@dioceseofnottingham.uk
NEWS FROM CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH
LENT LUNCHES at Chapel Town Hall. Every Friday, 20th February - 27th
March, 12-1:00pm.
BINGO 25th February, 2:00pm at Chapel. £5.00. Good prizes, tea and coffee. All welcome!
CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH LUNCH GROUP are meeting at 12.30 pm on Wednesday 11th February at the Swan Inn, Kettleshulme. If you would like to join us, please put your name on the list of the back of church in Chapel or ring Barbara 07709238354. All welcome!
ST ANNE’S 100 CLUB 25/26 RENEWALS £60.00 year/£5.00 month - there are still a few outstanding subscriptions. Please check that you have paid yours or check that your standing order is still current. Thank you.
IF YOU ARE A UK TAXPAYER, PLEASE CONSIDER GIFT AIDING YOUR COLLECTION. Gift Aid increases the value of your offering by 25% at no extra cost to yourself. It would greatly help the parish if you were able to set up a regular direct payment from your bank into the parish account; the details can be found below. Gift Aid forms are available from myself and can also be found on the website. In the meantime, you may wish to use the yellow Gift Aid envelopes available on the pews.
As part of our Jubilee Pledge, we will have our monthly collection for THE HOLY FAMILY PARISH, GAZA, after our Mass in Buxton this weekend. So far we have raised an amazing £14,534.12! Thank you all for your generous contributions and continued support. The Parish continues to offer vital shelter and assistance to approximately 450 people, including children, the elderly and sick. Fr Gabriel said this week there is enormous confusion regarding the general situation in Gaza about whether phase 2 is starting or not. There is still inconsistency in humanitarian aid getting through as the border crossing with Egypt is still not open. They continue to struggle, providing help wherever they can. He says ' the situation remains very delicate and the rains have returned... it makes it seem as if the entire population is abandoned, left to their own devices on a boat in the middle of this enormous storm where even though some signs of improvement can be seen on the horizon, the storms begin to rise again'. He spoke about the elderly and sick being left alone, some abandoned ‘... trying to figure out how they can start a life outside of this place, it’s often the one who gets left behind, the one who has to beg for a little shelter, company, protection and affection’.
He encourages us all to remember the parish community in our prayers and to continue praying for peace. For more information see: https://www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR TEA AND COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY MASS IN ST. ANNE’S PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
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, 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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