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29th/30th November 2025 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT YEAR A (II)
Saturday 29 - November
3:30 pm Confessions at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for the People of the Parish
Sunday 30 - November
9:00 am Confessions at New Mills
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Fr Tony Walsh RIP, led by the pupils of St. Mary's School, New Mills
9:30 am Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for the intentions of the Reynolds Family and Jack O'Neill RIP anniversary
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Monday 01 - December
10:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Chapel-en-le-Frith Church open for prayer
Tuesday 02 - December
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 03 - December
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Deacon Don, Jacqui and family
12:00 noon Funeral service for Patricia Morgan RIP at Marple Bridge
Thursday 04 - December
9:00 am Mass at New Mills for Thomas Delaney RIP
7:00 pm First Holy Communion Introduction meeting in the Parish Community Centre, Buxton, SK17 6PX
Friday 05 - December
11:00 am Mass at Buxton
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 06 - December
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 Thomas Delaney RIP
4:30 pm Confessions at Chapel-en-le-Frith
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for the People of the Parish
Sunday 07 - December
8:45 am Confessions at New Mills
9:15 am Mass at New Mills
9:30 am Confessions at Buxton
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton for Lil Loftus RIP
11:00 am Confessions at Marple Bridge
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for the Holy Souls
Please pray for those who have died: Patricia Morgan whose funeral takes place on Wednesday in Marple Bridge, and Denise Denny. Please remember their families in your prayers.
As he embarks on his first Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, Pope Leo has issued the Apostolic Letter 'IN UNITATE FIDEI' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, with the hope of "encouraging the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith."
The full Letter is broken down into twelve points, and can be read on our website: Click to read ...
or https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-11/pope-leo-issues-apostolic-letter-in-unitate-fidei-on-nicaea.html
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION 2026 - This year's programme is open to anyone aged Year 3 and above. If you are interested in your child joining us this year, come along to the introduction meeting on Thursday 4th Dec at 7pm in the Community Centre. Please speak to Marion (StAnnesChildren@outlook.com), or one of the priests if you have any questions.
The Jesuit Institute is offering an ADVENT ONLINE RETREAT between Sunday 7th and Thursday 11th December, giving participants an opportunity to spend more time with God and listen to how God as at work in their lives in the lead up to Christmas. Details, and booking information, is at: www.jesuitinstitute.org/events/online-individually-guided-retreat---advent
Fr Michael O’Kane OFM, of the Commissariat of the Holy Land, has thanked Bishop Patrick for the generosity of parishioners when the COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY PLACES IN THE HOLY LAND was taken on Good Friday. Across the Diocese more than £20,000 was given to support the Christian communities in this war-torn part of the world, where Jesus himself lived and ministered. The Franciscans keep our Diocese, and all the parishioners, in their thankful prayers.
PARISH MINISTRY ROTAS – THANK YOU all for your service to our parish and commitment to your ministry. New rotas for St Anne’s have been circulated by email, a copy is displayed at the back of church and they are on the homepage of our website. Click to read ...
If you would like to get involved with any of our Parish ministries: welcoming, reading, livestreaming, operating the PowerPoint at Sunday Mass, being a collector at Mass, or counting the collection, please email: stannesbuxton@dioceseofnottingham.uk or speak to Fr Greg, Fr Benjamin, or Margaret Swift.
MUSIC TO COUNTER DARK DAYS - a warm evening of traditional folk music with mulled wine and mince pies, is being held in Cathedral Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AW, on Friday 5th December at 7.00pm. All are welcome to this free event, with arts and crafts, and Christmas gifts on sale too.
PRAYERS FROM THE HEART OF GLASGOW TO THE HEART OF BETHLEHEM – Friends of the Holy Land invite you to join them in praying for Peace in the Holy Land at an ecumenical service in St Andrew's West Parish Church, Glasgow, on Sat 6th Dec, at 2:00pm. It will feature a simultaneous link to Bethlehem in The Lady of Shepherds Greek Melkite Catholic Church, in Beit Sahour. The Shepherds' Field area is traditionally identified as the place where the angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/jzxixT1pllE
SECOND COLLECTION: There will be a second collection next weekend for the Diocesan Poor and Needy Parishes.
All young adults are warmly invited to join for a YOUNG ADULTS CHRISTMAS PARTY at Saint Mary’s, Derby, for Mass, mulled wine, mince pies, games, and prizes on Sun 14th December from 2.00pm. No sign up required. Contact charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk for more info!
Don’t forget, next SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER there will be a CRAFT & HOMEMADE BAKES SALE after 10:00 Mass in the Parish Centre. If you'd like to contribute homemade bakes or crafts, or if you have craft or gift items that you would like to sell, please speak to Caroline Higgins or email Margaret Swift: margaret.swift@dioceseofnottingham.uk
In Buxton, there will be a RAFFLE with the proceeds going towards the Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Have a look at all the lovely prizes at the back of church! Tickets cost £1.00 per strip and will be on sale after Mass today; and will be drawn during the coffee morning on 7th December. There will also be a CHRISTMAS RAFFLE with proceeds towards the Pilgrimage to Walsingham. We would be very grateful to receive donations of items for a Christmas food hamper and also for a small pampering basket. Any contributions to Pat Dawson or to Margaret Swift. Tickets on sale in Chapel-en-le-Frith and afterwards in Buxton. It will be drawn at the Parish Christmas Lunch on 19th Dec.
BUXTON ROTARY CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT: Sunday 7th December, 2-5pm, St John's Church. Doors open at 1:30pm. Eclectic music mix: organ recital, junior choir, soprano solo, keyboard duet, acoustic band. Tickets £10pp on the door (accompanied children free) or in advance from Hargreaves, Spring Gardens (cash only please). In aid of Zink, Blythe House and other local charities.
Following last year's successful event, St Thomas More School is once again hosting the SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY on Friday, 12th December at 1:30pm. The celebration will feature carols performed by the school band and St Anne’s School choir. If you would like to attend, please contact the school office at 01298 23167 by Monday, 8th December. Admission is free; however, the school will be raising funds to support some of the Year 11 pupils' participation in the Nottingham Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes in July.
ST ANNE’S REPOSITORY - a selection of gifts and cards is available at the back of St Anne’s Church, including a range of Christmas items. 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.
St Anne’s School invites parents of children STARTING RECEPTION IN 2026 to their upcoming open event on Wednesday, December 17th from 4:00 to 5:00pm to see some of the wonderful things their Reception team get up to.
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 Local Authority 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
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
19th Dec 10:00 am Buxton Advent Service of Reconciliation
24th Dec 4:00 pm Chapel First Mass of Christmas
24th Dec 5:30 pm Buxton Carols followed by the First Mass of Christmas at 6:00pm
25th Dec 9:00 am Chapel Morning Mass of Christmas Day
25th Dec 11:00 am Buxton Morning Mass of Christmas Day
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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
