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8th August/9th August 2026 19th Week in Ordinary Time Year A (II)
Adoration, Confessions & Anointing for 30 minutes before each Mass
Saturday 08 - August
11:00 am Marriage of Gareth Littlewood and Busayo Durojaiye at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Mary Ashton
Sunday 09 - August NINETEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton Pro Populo
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Monday 10 - August
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for the Rosary group and parishioners followed by praying the Rosary
Tuesday 11 - August
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for a successful operation
Wednesday 12 - August
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
1:00 pm Funeral service at Buxton for Patricia Barrow RIP
Thursday 13 - August
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Friday 14 - August
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for Sr Agatha’s intentions followed by praying the Rosary
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 15 - August
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Norman Kelly RIP
Sunday 16 - August THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Janko Peter RIP (birthday remembrance)
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for the deceased members of Lina Brocklehurst's family
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge Feast Day Procession and Celebration Mass for all parishioners followed by a parish picnic. Everyone welcome!
Please pray for all who have recently died including Michael and Stephen Mulryan from Marple Bridge, Patricia Starkie from New Mills, and Patricia Barrow from Buxton whose funeral is this Wednesday 12th August at 1:00 pm in St. Anne’s Please remember their families in your prayers.
Fr Greg writes: In this Sunday's Gospel (Matthew 14:22–33), the disciples find themselves battling against the wind and the waves in the darkness of the night. It is there, in the midst of their fear and uncertainty, that Jesus comes to them across the water, saying, " Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid." Peter's courage enables him to step out of the boat and walk towards the Lord, but when he takes his eyes off Jesus and focuses instead on the strength of the storm, he begins to sink. How often we can recognise ourselves in Peter! The challenges of life can seem overwhelming, yet Christ never abandons us. He reaches out his hand, strengthens our faith and reminds us that, whatever storms we face, we need never face them alone.
Next weekend we also celebrate the Feast of The Assumption, Marple Bridge, after 11:30am Mass with a procession and shared food and fellowship. Thank you to all those who have worked in preparation for this event. It is an opportunity to give thanks for the generations of parishioners who have built up this community of faith and for all who continue to serve it today. We pray that, through the intercession of Our Lady, our parish may continue to grow as a welcoming community where people encounter Christ and find the courage to follow him.
Sunday also marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Fr John Cairns. We remember with gratitude his faithful priestly ministry and his dedicated service to the people of New Mills and Marple Bridge. May the Lord reward his years of generous service with the gift of eternal life. Please remember Fr John and all our faithful departed in your prayers this weekend.
MISSION TOGETHER, 12 SEPTEMBER 2026: Join the 'Workshop for Everyone' at Holy Cross Priory in Leicester. Pope Leo and Pope Francis ask all the baptised to build new relationships in the church through 'synodality’ (walking together). Led by Dr Austen Ivereigh, Pope Francis' biographer and an invited expert at the synod on synodality, the
workshop runs 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and will explore practical ways to listen and connect for mission. Caritas Leicester & Leicestershire suggest a donation of £20 to cover costs, though if this amount means you can’t come just give what you can. Find out more at bit.ly/synodalityleics or see the poster at the back of church.
OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE - The assisted suicide bill will return to Parliament on Friday 11 Sept. Our Bishops have asked us to contact our MP and urge them to oppose this legislation, which they believe undermines the dignity of human life, places vulnerable people at risk, and could have serious consequences for hospices and care homes.
Guidance and resources are available from www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ also SPUC.org.uk/Fight the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. As the debate is on 11 September, please contact your MP as soon as possible. You can find Bishop Patrick’s Pastoral letter on Assisted Suicide on our website Click to read
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – CHURCH GROUNDS AND GARDENS Can you spare a couple of hours? Join us in Buxton on the first Saturday of each month, starting 5th September, between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, and in Chapel-en-le-Frith on the first Wednesday of each month starting 2nd September between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, to help keep our church gardens and grounds tidy, attractive, and welcoming. Whether you can stay for the whole morning or just a couple of hours, your help would be greatly appreciated. No expert gardening skills are needed - just a willingness to lend a hand and, if you have them, some gardening tools. Our Lady’s statue in the garden at Chapel-en-le-Frith, especially decorated for the month of August – from Jacqui.
The Government’s Great British Summer Savings Scheme takes place between 25th June and 1st September, with a temporary reduction on VAT from 20% to 5% on children's meals in restaurants, children and family tickets to cinemas, theatres, concerts, exhibitions and a wide range of other attractions. In addition, there is free bus travel during August for children aged 5 to 15 in England. Full details can be found at: https://summersavings.gov.uk
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH? If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our Catholic faith, there is an RCIA course running in New Mills. Sessions will last one hour over a cup of tea, and all are welcome. For more information, please speak to Joe Harvey or Mary Robinson, or email:
chris.and.mary@talktalk.net
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN – East Cheshire Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to offer spiritual and pastoral support to patients and families at home through listening, companionship, and prayer (where requested). Previous pastoral care experience is essential. Full training and ongoing support are provided. Applicants must be over 18, hold a full driving licence, have access to a car, and be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. For more information, contact Marion Tugwood on 01625 664981 or marion.tugwood@echospice.org.uk.
FIND SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY MASS READINGS AT: https://universalis.com/europe.england.nottingham/mass.htm
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. 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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