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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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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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15th/16th November 2025 33rd SUNDAY OF THE YEAR C (l)
Saturday 15 - November
3:30 pm Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for the deceased members of the Morgan and Davison families RIP, the deceased members of the Clarke and McEvoy families RIP and Cynthia Weldon RIP
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Maria Brennan RIP
Sunday 16 - November
8:45 am Confessions at New Mills
9:15 am Mass at New Mills for Philip Hodnett RIP and Carol Hodnett RIP
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for the deceased members of the Rosary Group
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Richard Connolly RIP and Thanksgiving by Kate Hunt
3:00 pm Pilgrims of Hope - Service of Creation at Marple Bridge
Monday 17 - November
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for Kevin Howard RIP anniversary
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
Tuesday 18 - November
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Jenny Seddon RIP and Ivy and Ronnie Shepherd RIP
Wednesday 19 - November
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for the continued recovery of Deacon Don and Jacqui
Thursday 20 - November
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for George and Lilian Seddon RIP and Vera and Len Coups RIP
Friday 21 - November
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for the Holy Souls
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
Saturday 22 - November
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
3:30 pm Confesssions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith birthday blessings for Barbara Hindley's intentions
Sunday 23 - November OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE (SOLEMNITY)
8:45 am Confessions at New Mills
9:15 am Mass at New Mills for 18th birthday intentions - Ilana McGrath
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Patrick and Elizabeth Collins RIP anniversary
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Thomas Delaney RIP
Please pray for those who have died: Denise Denny, Yvonne’s sister; Anna Farhat, PJ’s sister; and Bernard Murray, Barbara’s cousin, who have recently died. Please remember their families in your prayers.
FR. GREG WRITES: Please remember in your Masses and prayers Deacon Don Lavery and his wife Jacqui, who were the victims of a hit-and-run incident on Friday as they were leaving Stepping Hill Hospital. I have visited Don, who remains in hospital, and have administered the sacraments. Both Don and Jacqui ask for our continued prayers for their full and speedy recovery — prayers we will, of course, offer with faith and hope. Let us also keep Jacqui and their two sons in our thoughts and support them in every way we can during this difficult time.
Sun 16th November is the WORLD DAY OF THE POOR when the Church throughout the world prays for those who are poor, in whatever ways. The theme this year is ‘You, O lord, are my hope’ (Ps 71:5). We are all encouraged to pray for those who are poor, in whatever ways, especially those in our own parishes and communities.
PILGRIMS OF HOPE- SERVICE OF CREATION will take place at St Mary’s Church, Marple Bridge this Sunday 16th November at 3.00pm. All welcome.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION 2026 - This year's programme is open to anyone aged year 3 and above. If you are interested in your child joining us this year, come along to the introduction meeting on Thursday 4th December at 7pm in the Community Centre. Please speak to Marion (StAnnesChildren@outlook.com), or one of the priests if you have any questions.
As Advent approaches you are invited to take some time for reflection, prayer, and renewal with Fr Chris Thomas, reflecting on the FIGURES OF ADVENT: the prophets, Mary, Joseph, and John the Baptist, whose faith, courage, and hope prepared the way for Christ’s coming. It will be held at the Presentation Sisters Convent, Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 3FT on Sat 29th Nov, 10.00 - 4.00pm. Suggestion donation is £10, please bring a packed lunch. Email associates@pbvmengland.co.uk
On Fri 28th Nov at 7:00pm there will be AN EVENING TALK ON THE SHROUD OF TURIN with Michael Kowalski, including a full sized replica of the world famous Shroud of Turin. Free entry, but donations welcome to cover costs! At St Mary’s Hall, St Mary’s Road, Glossop SK13 8DN. Free parking available.
There is still time to have your loved ones remembered at Mass throughout November, the MONTH OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. Offering envelopes are available at the back of church. Names will put in a basket on the altar, so that those we wish to remember are present at every Mass during November.
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 Local Authority 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.
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.
If you would like to join us for our CHRISTMAS LUNCH at Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club on Thursday 19th December, 12:30, please add your name to the list at the back of the church or ring Barbara Hindley (07709 238354). Numbers are needed by this Monday 17th November. Your meal choices and a cash deposit of £10.00 are required by next weekend. For more information please speak to Barbara, email her at barbara_hindley@yahoo.co.uk or speak to Margaret Swift.
PILGRIMAGE TO WALSINGHAM 26TH- 28TH MAY 2026 – Please ensure that you have paid your deposit of £60.00 pp (non-refundable) by this weekend. Please pay this into the St. John Fisher and TM bank account (see details at the bottom), REF. WALSINGHAM 2026. For any queries, speak to Peter Barnes or Margaret Swift: margaret.swift@dioceseofnottingham.uk
SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER there will be a CRAFT & HOMEMADE BAKES SALE after 10:00 Mass during the coffee morning in the Parish Centre. If you'd like to contribute homemade bakes or crafts, or if you have craft or gift items that you would like to sell, please speak to Caroline Higgins or email Margaret Swift: margaret.swift@dioceseofnottingham.uk
In Buxton, we are holding a RAFFLE with the proceeds going towards the Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Have a look at all the lovely prizes at the back of church! Tickets cost £1.00 per strip and will be on sale after Mass today; the raffle will be drawn during the coffee morning on 7th December. There will also be a CHRISTMAS RAFFLE with proceeds towards transport costs for the Pilgrimage to Walsingham. We would be very grateful to receive donations of items for a Christmas food hamper and also for a small pampering basket. Any contributions to Pat Dawson or to Margaret Swift. Tickets will be on sale in Chapel-en-le-Frith from 22nd November and afterwards in Buxton. It will be drawn at the Parish Christmas Lunch on 19th December. Thank you for all your support!
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
ST ANNE’S, TERRACE ROAD, BUXTON, SK17 6DU
Parish Priest: Fr Greg Tobin - greg.tobin@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Assistant Priest: Fr Benjamin Sunder - benjamin.sunder@dioceseofnottingham.uk
tel Buxton (01298) 23777
BUXTON Mass times:
Sunday 10:00 am
Monday & Friday 10:00 am
Saturday 11:00 – 12:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
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
The Church of the Annunciation, St. Mary's Rd, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 3BW
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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