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4th October/ 10th October 2026   27th Week in Ordinary Time  Year A (II)

Adoration, Confessions & Anointing are available for 30 minutes before each Mass 

Saturday  03 - October   
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   Harvest Celebration Mass for Joseph Gerald McLean RIP (birthday)

Sunday   04 - October 
  9:30 am  Harvest Celebration Mass at New Mills
10:00 am  Live streamed Mass at Buxton  Harvest Celebration Mass for Mancy Pickford in thanksgiving
11:30 am  Harvest Celebration Mass at Marple Bridge

Monday  05 - October
10:00 am  Mass at Buxton  for Rev. Luke Prendergast RIP  followed by praying the Rosary

Tuesday  06 - October 
10:00 am  Mass at New Mills 

Wednesday 07 - October
10:00 am  Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am  Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith 

Thursday  08 - October 
N.B  9:00 am  Mass at New Mills 

Friday  09 - October 
10:00 am  Mass at Buxton  followed by praying the Rosary
10:00 am  Mass at Marple Bridge 

Saturday  10 - October  
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  for Mary Ashton

Sunday   11 - October 
  9:30 am  Mass at New Mills
10:00 am  Live streamed Mass at Buxton   Pro Populo  – St Anne's School Reception Class Welcome
11:30 am  Mass at Marple Bridge
12:30 pm  Baptism of Giorgia Belle Di Stefano at Buxton

Please pray for all who recently died and for those who are unwell at this time  Please remember their families in your prayers.

Fr Greg writes:  In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard. The owner carefully prepares his vineyard and entrusts it to others, expecting that it will produce good fruit. Yet the tenants forget that the vineyard does not belong to them. They become possessive and eventually reject even the owner’s son.  The parable reminds us that all that we have is ultimately entrusted to us by God. Our lives, our families, our parish communities and the gifts and abilities we have been given are not simply for ourselves. God asks us to use them generously and to produce good fruit. 

That is a helpful thought for us as a parish community. We are not simply here to maintain what we have received from previous generations; we are called to nurture our faith and pass it on to those who come after us. Every act of kindness, every prayer, every Mass attended, and every effort to welcome and encourage another person can bear fruit for the Kingdom of God.  Today is also our third Mass count. These annual counts help us to understand how many people are taking part in the life of our parish and assist the Diocese in planning for the future.  This Friday we celebrate the Feast of St John Henry Newman. Prayer cards are available at the back of the church. Newman’s life reminds us of the  importance of seeking truth faithfully and allowing God to lead us ever more deeply into the fullness of faith. 
Finally, registration is now open for Confirmation for young people in Year 8 and above, across all our churches. I would encourage families to make sure that young people who are ready to take this important step in their faith journey are registered.  May God help us to be faithful tenants of his vineyard, producing good fruit and sharing the gifts we have received with others. 

Thank you to everyone who supported CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY last Friday. We will be collecting your CAFOD envelopes this weekend. If you wish to Gift Aid your donation, please complete the declaration on the envelope. Alternatively, you can donate using the Dona machines at St Anne’s, online at cafod.org.uk/envelope, by calling 0303 303 3030, texting CAFOD to 70560 to donate £10  Thank you for your generosity and support. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS FOOD DONATIONS   for our Harvest Celebrations. Your kindness will support the High Peak Food Bank, who provide much-needed support to individuals and families experiencing crisis or hardship. If you would like to find out more, you can contact them here:     Clough Street (off Market Street Car Park), Buxton, SK17 6LJ    01298 214926    https://zink.org.uk/

A selection of CARDS including CHRISTMAS CARDS is now available at the back of church. 

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: Tuesday 13th October, 7:30 pm & Wednesday 14th October, 2:00 pm.                 
Buxton Parish Community Centre: Thursday 15th October, 11:30 am & Friday 16th October, 7:00 pm.  All are welcome for a short film, friendly discussion, tea and biscuits. 

ADVENTure 2026 - Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November at The Briars, Crich, for young people in school years 10 - 13. Enjoy a weekend of prayer, honest conversation, Mass, Reconciliation and an Advent party. First-timers are especially welcome, and you can come alone or with a friend (lots do!) The cost is £50.00 and includes accommodation, meals and all activities. Book by 13th November at ndcys.com. Bursaries are available. For questions, email events@ndcys.com.

CAN YOU HELP CHRISTMAS FOR THE COMMUNITY? They are preparing for their 11th year of bringing Christmas to local people in Buxton, with free Christmas hampers and a Christmas Day dinner for those who may otherwise be alone or struggling. There are lots of ways you can help: 
•    Donating food for the Christmas hampers 
•    Making a donation of any amount 
•    Sponsoring the appeal – £50 Friend, £100 Supporter or £150+ Sponsor 
•    Volunteering your time 
•    Sharing the appeal with friends and family 
To donate: https://gofund.me/4e85b3f07 or email Ruth to find out more information christmasforthecommunitybuxton@gmail.com Every contribution helps. Thank you.  

2026 HONEY - We’re delighted to have had our best honey harvest yet! Honey is available at the back of church or from Lisa (lisacooper145@gmail.com / 07709 880775). Suggested minimum donation: £8 per 1lb jar, with all proceeds going to the Catholic Church.

YEAR 6 PARENTS: SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE. If your child was born between 1 Sept 2015 - 31 Aug 2016, they will start Year 7 in September 2027. You must apply for a secondary school place through your home Local Authority by 31 October.
If you would like your child to be considered for a Catholic school under a Catholic faith admission criterion, you must: 
   Complete the school’s Supplementary Information Form (SIF). 
   Send the completed SIF directly to the school. 
   Send the required supporting evidence such as 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 Local Authority application and the school’s SIF are separate processes, and both must be completed by the deadline. Missing the SIF or supporting evidence deadline may affect your child’s admissions category. 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. 

CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH  100 CLUB  WINNERS - £50: Anne Lomas (42), £25: Emily Barnes (17). Congratulations!

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

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 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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Fr Gregory Tobin (47kb)

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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Fr. Benjamin Sunder. MSFS (44kb)

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'

Find us on Facebook St Anne's, Buxton and Ss John Fisher & Thomas More, Chapel

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NOTTINGHAM 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham. NG7 1FW
Charity number 1134449 Company registration number 7151646