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23rd August/29th August 2026 21st Week in Ordinary Time Year A (II)
Adoration, Confessions & Anointing are available for 30 minutes before each Mass
Saturday 22 - August
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for Thomas Delaney RIP
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith Pro Populo
Sunday 23 - August
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Dave O'Keefe RIP
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Helen Gubbels RIP
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge Pro Populo
Monday 24 - August
10:00 am Mass at Buxton followed by praying the Rosary
Tuesday 25 - August
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 26 - August
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Service of the Word and Holy Communion at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 27 - August
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Sr. Catherine Ryan
Friday 28 - August
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for parishioners and the Rosary Group followed by praying the Rosary
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 29 - August
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 Jean Kadzevska RIP
Sunday 30 - August
9:30 am Mass at New Mills Pro Populo
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton Pro Populo
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge Pro Populo
Please pray for all who have recently died including Kevin Cafferty whose funeral will be at St Anne’s on Wednesday 2nd September at 12:30. Please remember their families in your prayers.
Fr Benjamin writes: My dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ
The heart of this Sunday’s Gospel is simple but profound. Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” It is not a test of Jesus’ identity - He knows exactly who He is. It is a test of Peter’s heart, Peter’s faith, and his credibility to be a leader and Peter’s readiness to stand firm. In schools, we have exams; questions are not asked to measure the teacher’s knowledge. The teacher already knows the answers. The questions are asked so that students may discover what they have learned, how they have grown, and what they truly understand after spending months of learning. In the same way, Jesus’ question to Peter is not for Jesus’ sake - it is for Peter’s. And Peter responds with courage: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” With this profession of faith, Jesus entrusts him with divine authority: “You are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my Church.”
What does this mean for us today? Our faith is not proven in the easy moments of life. Anyone can believe when the sun is shining, when health is strong, when family is peaceful, and when life feels secure. But a true believer or leader of our family is revealed in the storms, in the questions, in the tests that life places before us. Just as exams reveal the student’s learning, life’s challenges reveal the believer’s faith. When storms come, we show that our foundation is Christ. This is where Divine Authority becomes real - not as an abstract idea, but as a living strength that holds us firm.
Dear friends, as we continue our journey of faith together, as leaders in church, family, and in society, let us remember that just as the key symbolised responsibility and faithful stewardship in Israel, Jesus gives Peter the keys of the Kingdom as a sign of trust and service. This Sunday's readings invite us to reflect on three profound realities:
1. Christ must be personally known and confessed.
2. Authority in the Church and the family is a gift received and exercised as service.
3. All Christian ministry must bow before the mystery of God.
As we reflect on these realities, may we renew our personal faith in Christ, exercise whatever responsibilities we have in a spirit of service, and remain humble before the greatness of God's wisdom and love. May St. Peter inspire us to make our own heartfelt profession of faith:
"You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God."
With every blessing.
A SERVICE OF HEALING AND ANOINTING will take place at New Mills on Sunday 6th September at 3:00 pm. It will include the Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion for those not able to attend Mass. There will be tea and coffee afterwards and a shared table, so please bring some food to share; this can be given to Theresa and Debbie in the kitchen prior to the start of the service. Anyone in New Mills who requires transport or who can offer to bring someone and take them home, please contact Pauline Whitelegg on 07763 497202 or Ray Whitelegg on 07729 684348. People who can offer lifts or who require transport in Marple Bridge can email jessica.brennan@dioceseofnottingham.uk and she will pass on your details. This is another opportunity for our Parish to come together and welcome those who are unwell in any way.
OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE - The Assisted Suicide Bill returns to Parliament on Friday 11 September. Our Bishops urge us to contact our MP and ask them to oppose the legislation, which they believe threatens the dignity of human life and places vulnerable people at risk. Please contact your MP as soon as possible. Guidance and resources are available from https://www.cbcew.org.uk/opposing-assisted-suicide/ and https://spuc.org.uk/
Bishop Patrick’s Letter on Assisted Suicide is available on https://www.stannes.gbr.cc/
MASS INTENTIONS:
Having Mass said for someone is an opportunity to give thanks for a joy received or to entrust to the Lord both the living and the dead and supports the parish financially. Please complete one of the envelopes that you will find at the back of church and place your offering in the envelope. You can give the envelope to one of the priests, hand it to the welcomers or post through the Presbytery letterbox.
HOW YOU CAN HELP IN YOUR PARISH
“As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10 There are so many ways to get involved in the life of our parish and to share the gifts God has given us in the service of our parish community. For instance, you might help with welcoming, reading, writing the Prayers of the Faithful, livestreaming, counting the weekly collection, gardening, making tea and coffee, helping with general maintenance or helping in the Parish Hall/Community Centre. By sharing our gifts, we each have an opportunity to contribute to the life of our parish communities and the mission of the Church. If you would like to get involved, please let us know - you can speak to one of the priests, Deacon Don, your Parish Administrator or email: stannesbuxton@dioceseofnottingham.uk or stmarys.marplebridge@dioceseofnottingham.uk
CHURCH GROUNDS & GARDENS - Can you spare a couple of hours to help keep our church grounds and gardens tidy and welcoming? No gardening expertise needed, just a willingness to lend a hand. Stay for the whole morning or come for a couple of hours. Gardening tools welcome if you have them! Buxton: First Saturday of each month, starting 5th Sept, 9am–12 noon. Chapel-en-le-Frith: First Wednesday of each month, starting 2nd Sept, 9am–12 noon.
BUXTON 100 CLUB WINNERS: £100: No. 10 – Ken Swift; £30: No 47 – Christine Methnani; £20: No. 35 – Rob Aldous. Congratulations!
SUPPORT OUR PARISH HALL, ST ANNE'S COMMUNITY CENTRE, by entering the High Peak Community Lottery. For just £1 a week, you have the chance to win weekly prizes of up to £25,000, plus the £2,000 Super Draw on 29th August. See the Centre's Lottery webpage: https://www.highpeakcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/st-annes-community-centre-buxton
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
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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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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