ST ANNES CHURCH, TERRACE ROAD, BUXTON
16th February 2020
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY 6.00 p.m. Mass – For all Parishioners
SUNDAY 10.00 a.m. Mass – For the Travelling People
MONDAY 10.00 a.m. Mass – Sr Ellen McGrath RIP
WEDNESDAY 10.00 a.m. Mass – For the sick and housebound
FRIDAY 10.00 a.m. Mass – Cath Dahill - RIP
SATURDAY 11.00 a.m. Confessions
6.00 p.m. Mass – For all parishioners
SUNDAY (23 Feb) 10.00a.m. Mass – For the work of the University of Derby
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
OFFERTORIES 2ND & 9TH February Loose Plate - £194.06 & £180.71; Planned Giving - £200.00 & £164.00; Standing Orders - £308.00 & £308.00; Totals - £702.06 & £652.71. Many thanks.
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
Brendan Hickey, our much loved Headteacher of 10 years, has decided to retire this Summer, July 2020. The Multi-Academy Trust interviewed last week for his successor and have appointed David Redfern, the present Deputy Headteacher of St Philip Howard, Glossop. It was a unanimous appointment by the Officers of St Ralph Sherwin Academy Trust and three of the Local Governing Body, Sue Hardman, Anne King and myself. We were very impressed by David and think he will be a good fit for St Thomas More School. I will invite him to come and speak to us at Mass after Easter and perhaps we could have a thanksgiving Mass for Brendan in the Summer.
JOHN AND LISA COOPER have been coming to Mass with us since last October and have been exploring whether God is calling them to become Catholics. They have both been lifelong members of the Church of England and members of St John’s Church here in Buxton where John was a Reader. They have been meeting regularly with Fr Gerry and been supported by Rob Aldous, Aileen Warneford and Lynne Collins who have agreed to be their sponsors. Next Sunday we shall celebrate a Rite of sending them to Nottingham for Bishop Patrick’s blessing on March 1st. Next Sunday we shall formally ask their sponsors if they are ready and ask the congregation to support them and welcome them as they go forward.
LENT CHURCHES TOGETHER GROUP
A DVD and written materials on St Mark’s Gospel will be the basis of seven Monday evening meetings at our Parish Centre beginning on February 24th at 7.30 p.m. The evenings will be open to all Christians and those who are searching and will be led by different members/ministers of each church. It is formally called “Christianity Explored” and has a website www.christianityexplored.org All are welcome.
ROTAS FOR PARISH MINISTRIES Will be available this weekend. A big thank you to all who welcome, read, clean, count, distribute Holy Communion and compose Bidding Prayers.
NOTTINGHAM DIOCESAN LOURDES PILGRIMAGE led by Bishop Patrick, directed by Fr Greg Tobin will take place 12th-17th July 2020. Direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Lourdes or train from Nottingham to Lourdes. See Posters in Church.
CORONA VIRUS
The Chief Medical Officer gave some very practical advice this week about what to do – “treat it as any other virus. Use good hygiene for coughing and sneezing and wash your hands frequently during the day” At Mass perhaps we could all use our common sense especially about receiving Holy Communion from the Chalice – don’t if you have a cold or are sniffly.
NEXT SUNDAY we shall draw the 100 Club Winners for February after 10 am Mass. Win £100, £30 or £20. If you want to join see Fr Gerry today.
Prayer For Creation (216kb)
