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14th/15th March 2026 4th Sunday in Lent Year A (II)
Saturday 14 - March
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
3:30 pm Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
4:30 pm Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Jean Kadzevska RIP
Sunday 15 - March
9:00 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Valentine Taylor RIP
11:00 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Monday 16 - March
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
Tuesday 17 - March
10:00 am Service of the Word and Holy Communion at New Mills
10:30 am Funeral Service for Giulia Delli-Colli RIP at Buxton
Wednesday 18 - March
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Kathleen McGrath RIP
Stations of the Cross after Mass
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Chapel-en-le-Frith
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 19 - March
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at New Mills
10:00 am Mass at New Mills for a special intention.
10:00 am Scripture Group. Venue TBC. Phone 07892687017 for more details.
11:00 am Internement of Mary Chadwick's ashes
2:00 pm Made For Heaven - Lent retreat in St Anne's Presbytery meeting room
Friday 20 - March
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Stations of the Cross at Chapel-en-le-Frith
6:00 pm Stations of the Cross at New Mills
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross at Buxton
Saturday 21 - March
11:00 am -12:00 noon Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
3:30 pm Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
4:30 pm Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Sunday 22 - March
9:00 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
9:30 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Sr. Perpetua RIP
11:00 am Adoration, Confessions and Anointing at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
12:30 pm Baptism of Nancy Bebbington
Please pray for all who have recently died including Anne Rhodes (Sheila Carroll’s sister) who died last week and for Giulia Delli-Colli whose funeral will take place at St Anne’s this Tuesday, 17th March at 10:30 am. Also for Mary Chadwick whose ashes will be interred at Marple Bridge on Thursday 19th March at 11:00 am and for Paul Lehane whose funeral was last week. Please remember their families in your prayers.
FR GREG WRITES: The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally known as Laetare Sunday. The word Laetare means “Rejoice”, and it reminds us that even in the midst of our Lenten journey of prayer, fasting and repentance, the joy of Easter is already beginning to shine through. In the Gospel this Sunday (John 9:1–41) we hear the powerful story of the man born blind whom Jesus restores to sight. At first the man sees only darkness, but after encountering Christ his eyes are opened and he gradually comes to recognise who Jesus truly is. The miracle is not only about physical sight; it is about the deeper gift of spiritual sight. While the man who was blind comes to believe, others who think they can see remain closed to the truth. This Gospel invites each of us to reflect on our own lives. During Lent we are asked to allow Christ to open our eyes: to see more clearly the ways in which God is present in our lives, to recognise our need for healing and forgiveness, and to grow in faith. As we continue our Lenten journey, may we allow the light of Christ to guide us more fully.
As we move closer to Holy Week, the following services will take place across our churches:
Monday of Holy Week Service of Reconciliation Buxton - 11:00 am
Maundy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper with Washing of Feet and Watching Chapel-en-le-Frith - 7:00 pm New Mills – 7:00 pm
Good Friday The Solemn Passion of the Lord Buxton - 3:00 pm Marple Bridge - 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Buxton - 7:00 pm Marple Bridge – 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday Easter Mass Chapel-en-le-Frith - 09:00 am New Mills – 9:30 am Buxton - 11:00 am Marple Bridge – 11:30 am
These sacred days are the heart of the Church’s year as we celebrate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord. Please do make every effort to join us as we walk with Christ through these holy days and celebrate the joy of Easter together.
Fr Benjamin Sunder - Congratulations to Fr Benjamin who last week was elected Provincial Bursar of the MSFS English Province during their Provincial Congress. Fr Benjamin will occasionally/periodically need to be away for certain meetings and to attend to matters related to the finances of the Province. At the beginning it may require a little adjustment for him, possibly affecting our weekly Mass schedule but once he finds a good rhythm, it should settle quite smoothly.
We will need EXTRA READERS AND VOLUNTEERS for the Easter Services in both of our churches. Please have a think about how you can help and let us know next weekend.
DAY OF EUCHARISTIC REFLECTION: at St Mary’s Church, New Mills, SK22 3BW, on Sat 28th March, with tea and coffee at 9.30am and finishing at 2.00pm. The theme is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; exploring and reflecting on some of the saints' thoughts on Adoration, as well as the practicalities of organising a service. There will also be an hour of Eucharistic Adoration at 11.00am. Whilst this day fulfils the requirements for Eucharistic Ministers to complete a day of renewal, all interested parishioners are welcome to attend.
Please bring a packed lunch. Contact fran.hazel@dioceseofnottingham.uk to reserve a place.
LENTEN WOMEN'S RETREAT - Next Sat 21st March at Holy Family Church, Blenheim Drive, Allestree DE22 2LG, 10-4;00pm. Titled “The Great Women of the Old Testament” it will be led by Sr. Susan Richert. It costs £15 per person, including a cream tea; please bring your own packed lunch. All women aged 18+ are very welcome. For more info and to book visit: www.dioceseofnottingham.uk/events/womensretreatday
“WE WERE MADE FOR HEAVEN. EVERY ONE OF US.”
Join us for an hour on Thursdays for a special time of prayer, contemplation, and fellowship in St Anne’s Presbytery meeting room at 2:00 pm. All welcome!
There will be STATIONS OF THE CROSS at the following times during Lent:
Marple Bridge - Wednesday after 10:00 am Mass
Chapel-en-le-Frith - Friday 10:00 am
New Mills - Friday - 6:00 pm
Buxton - Friday 7:00 pm
NEWS FROM CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH :
LENT LUNCHES at Chapel Town Hall. Every Friday, until 27th March, 12-1:00pm.
The annual EASTER EGG RAFFLE - the first prize is a fabulous chocolate hen and her eggs! Donations of eggs very welcome. Tickets on sale at the back of church. Proceeds will go towards the Walsingham Pilgrimage.
BUXTON LENT LUNCH - 18th March, 12-1:30 pm at St Anne’s Parish Centre, Bath Road, SK17 6HJ
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BUXTON 100 CLUB winners: £100: Tom Wakefield (no.65); £30: Carol Purdie (no.56); £20: Aileen Warneford (no.19). Congratulations!
ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Everyone is warmly invited to our St Patrick’s Day gatherings in New Mills: Wednesday 18 March, 2:00 pm and Marple Bridge: Friday 20th March 2:00 pm
We will hold our final JUBILEE YEAR monthly collection for the Holy Family Parish in Gaza next Sunday 22 March. So far, our parishes in Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith have raised an amazing £15,907.88!
Fr. Gabriel said this week they are still struggling for most things - water for cleaning and drinking, power, the internet, everything! There are still fatalities every day, but things are gradually getting back to ‘normal’. Humanitarian aid is slowly coming in, but food is very expensive: diesel is almost £10 per litre and petrol is £24! He thanks everyone for their prayers and support - the children from the school say to him to keep asking ask for your prayers. He prays that God will give them strength and goodness, and the means to continue to do apostolic work: to sow goodness, truth and justice, to spread the light of the Gospel, the light of Christ, to help all those in need.
Coming Out By Anne Shimwell
I rejoice in each day for the Lord has brought me
out of the valley of death,
that death of the spirit
when all is dark and no light shines.
And because I have known the darkness,
I joy in the light.
I run with my Lord in the field of my life,
and drink from the waters of hope
that flow unceasing.
So I know when the darkness comes again,
and the sun is hidden from me,
I will remember this golden day,
and trust in the Lord always.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR TEA AND COFFEE AFTER SUNDAY MASS IN ST. ANNE’S PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
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BANK DETAILS
St Anne’s Buxton RCP: Sort Code 30-96-18: Account No. 00420334
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: Sue Thornhill: Susan.ThornhillPSR@dioceseofnottingham.uk Tel: 07513 725269
St Anne’s Pastoral Parish Council (PPC): stannesbuxtonppc@gmail.com
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; Hugh Doherty, Lucia McLean, Jacqui Lavery, Barbara Hindley, Anne Lomas, Frank Frost, Peter Barnes, Sue Thornhill, Deacon Don and Fr Gerry
Centre Management Committee (CMC): Sue Hardman, Clare O’Neill, Marion Redman
Click to see the new St. Annes Community Centre
Click logo for Year Book 2011 - 2012
Grand Total raised for the Flower Festival £1,812.37Many thanks to everyone who helped, particularly to Mike who acted as Auctioneer with great humour and skill and some wonderful individual bids undoubtedly came as a result of his gentle cajoling. Thanks also to Bruce who dealt with the bids, to Angela and Aileen for doing the refreshments, to Rob for all the printing and to Fr Dennis for all the advance publicity. Last but not least, thanks to everyone who kindly donated an item to auction or who bid for one or more of the lots.
We shall have a truly wonderful Flower Festival. We shall display a full list of the lots, donors & money raised at the back of the church from this evening.
Best wishes, Margaret Robinson
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NOTTINGHAM 1 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham. NG7 1FW
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