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27th/28th December 2025 THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY YEAR A (II)
Saturday 27 - December
3:30 pm Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for Cathleen Cairn's intentions
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Pat and Leo Feeney RIP
Sunday 28 - December
9:00 am Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Eileen Kearns RIP
9:30 am Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Joan Taylor RIP
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Kathy Ford's intentions
Monday 29 - December
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for Ann Parkin RIP
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
Tuesday 30 - December
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 31 - December
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 01 - January SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for Deacon Don and Jacqui's intentions
Friday 02 - January
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 03 - January
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 Edmund and Monica Anderson RIP
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Sunday 04 - January
8:45 am Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
9:30 am Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Victor Brocklehurst RIP anniversary
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Please pray for all who have recently died: Joan Taylor (Lisa Cooper’s Mum) and Mary Bradbury from Marple Bridge. Please remember their families in your prayers.
FR GREG WRITES: On behalf of Father Benjamin and myself, may I thank all our wonderful parishioners for a truly beautiful Christmas. The churches looked magnificent, the music was splendid, and the large numbers at Mass were a real sign of hope and joy. All the preparation truly paid off. On a personal note, we would like to thank you all for your kindness, love, and generosity over the Christmas period. We were overwhelmed by the Christmas cards, presents, gifts, and offerings we received. We are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for your thoughtfulness. We look forward to working with you again throughout 2026 in bringing Christ our Saviour to the world, and wish you all a very happy, hopeful and grace filled New Year. Father Benjamin and I are always happy to travel in order to celebrate Mass across our four churches. However, there are times when this is not possible. One such occasion is this coming week, on New Year’s Day, 1 January, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, when there will be a 10:00 am Mass in Buxton and 10:00 am New Mills. We kindly ask that, in order to attend Mass, you travel to the church nearest to you. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If anyone experiences travel difficulties, please contact your local church PPC or myself, and we will do our very best to assist. Thank you for your understanding.
The Feast of the Holy Family invites us to gaze upon Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a living icon of love, faith, and unity. In their home at Nazareth, we see a family rooted not in wealth or worldly power, but in trust in God’s will. They faced trials—uncertainty, exile, and daily labour—yet their hearts remained steadfast in prayer, mutual respect, and self-giving love. The Holy Family reminds us that holiness in family life is not about perfection, but about presence—being there for one another, forgiving quickly, and placing God at the centre of every decision. Whether our own families are harmonious or wounded, God meets us where we are, offering grace to heal, strengthen, and guide us.
Today, we are called to:
• Imitate their faith by seeking God’s will in our daily choices.
• Embrace sacrificial love that puts others before ourselves.
• Foster peace in our homes through patience, kindness, and prayer.
May we entrust our families to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, asking them to intercede for us so that our homes may become small Nazareths — places of love, safety, and faith.
On Sunday 28th December, the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, in accordance with the Bull Spes non confundit, Bishop Patrick will CLOSE THE JUBILEE YEAR OF 2025 IN THE DIOCESE OF NOTTINGHAM according to the approved liturgical Rite, during Mass in Saint Barnabas Cathedral at 11.15am. All are very welcome to participate in this celebration.
CRIB OFFERINGS 2025 This year, as part of our Jubilee 2025 Pledge, our crib offerings will support THE HOLY FAMILY PARISH IN GAZA CITY, via Friends of the Holy Land. Despite the fragile ceasefire, Christians in the Holy Land continue to face immense hardship, yet their hope in Christ endures. Friends of the Holy Land, one of the few charities operating directly with local Christian communities across the West Bank, Gaza, Israel, and Jordan, provides vital practical aid, including education, employment, healthcare, and community support. For more information see: https://www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/
ST ANNE’S REPOSITORY - a selection of gifts and cards is available at the back of St Anne’s Church. 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.
“PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL: TOWARDS AN ‘UNARMED AND DISARMING’ PEACE” The theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the World Day of Peace (1st January 2026) invites humanity to reject the logic of violence and war, and to embrace an authentic peace based on love and justice. This peace must be unarmed, that is, not based on fear, threats or weapons. And it must be disarming, capable of resolving conflicts, opening hearts and generating mutual trust, empathy and hope. It is not enough to call for peace; we must embody it in a way of life that rejects every form of violence, whether it be visible or systemic. The greeting of the Risen Christ, “Peace be with you” (John 20:19), is an invitation addressed to everyone - believers, non-believers, political leaders and citizens - to build the Kingdom of God and to work together to build a humane and peaceful future.
According to AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED 5.4 billion people (2/3 of the world's population) live in countries where individuals and entire communities suffer violations of religious freedom. More than 220 million Christians are at direct risk of persecution. In response, ACN has initiated a petition calling on governments around the world to implement in full
Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the gold standard of religious liberty - the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, the right to change religion and the right to manifest religion in teaching, practice, worship and observance. Parishioners are invited to stand with persecuted Christians and all who suffer for their beliefs by signing the ACN Article 18 petition: https://acnuk.org/article-18-petition-religious-freedom-humanright-not-privilege
PARISH MASS BOOKS, are available at the back of the church, for you to use during Mass (the orange books on the table at the back of church). Please remember to return the books after Mass. At St Anne’s, the readings are also displayed on the church screens. You can find the readings Masses on Universalis: https://universalis.com/europe.england.nottingham/mass.htm Our weekday Masses, in addition to the Sunday Masses, are now being livestreamed on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StAnnesRCBuxton
ST ANNE’S 100 CLUB 25/26 RENEWALS – NOW DUE - £60.00 year/£5.00 month. Thank you to all our members for your continued support. If you pay by standing order you don’t need to do anything, as your subscription will automatically renew. Alternatively, please pay by BACS if you can, using the reference ‘100Club’ (bank details at the bottom of the newsletter) or by cheque. If you would like to join, ‘new member’ and standing order forms are available at the back of church; please speak to Margaret Swift if you have any questions.
PARISH CENSUS - Please ensure that you have completed and returned a census form. The forms are available at the back of church and on our website: https://www.stannes.gbr.cc/
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 LA 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.
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
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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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