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26th June/1st August 2026 17th Week in Ordinary Time Year A (II)
Adoration, Confessions & Anointing for 30 minutes before every Mass
Saturday 25 - July
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for Don Newton RIP (anniversary)
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith Jean Kadzevska RIP
Sunday 26 - July SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton Feast Day of St Anne and St Joachim Celebration Mass for all parishioners
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Monday 27 - July
10:00 am Mass at Buxton followed by praying the Rosary
Tuesday 28 - July
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 29 - July
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Service of the Word and Holy Communion at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 30 - July
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
7:00 pm Buxton AGM and presentation of accounts in the Parish Community Centre - all welcome
Friday 31 - July
10:00 am Mass at Buxton followed by praying the Rosary
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 01 - August
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
11:00 am Convalidation and Baptism at New Mills
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith for Fr Jonathan Moore and his housekeeper, Joan
Sunday 02 - August EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9:30 am Mass at New Mills
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton Pro Populo
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Please pray for all who have recently died including Michael and Stephen Mulryan from Marple Bridge, Patricia Starkie from New Mills, Patricia Barrow from Buxton and Aneta Sleboda, who died recently in Poland Please remember their families in your prayers.
Fr Greg writes: As we celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday of the Year, Jesus offers us the beautiful parables of the treasure hidden in the field and the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:44–52). Both remind us that the Kingdom of God is worth more than anything else we possess. When we truly discover Christ, we find the greatest treasure of all, and our faith becomes something to be cherished, nurtured, and shared with others. These simple but powerful parables invite each of us to ask how do I show Christ to others? How do it encounter him? What place does Christ hold in my life? What am I willing to give in order to follow him more closely?
This Sunday is also the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly. We give thanks for the love, wisdom and faithful witness of grandparents and older members of our parish communities. They have handed on the faith through their prayers, their example and their perseverance. Please remember them in your prayers this weekend, especially those who are sick, housebound or living alone, and if you are able, take a little time to visit or contact an older relative or neighbour.
This Sunday we also celebrate the Feast of St Anne at the 10:00 am Mass in Buxton. You are warmly invited to join us for our parish celebrations as we give thanks for the example of St Anne and St Joachim, the grandparents of Jesus and patrons of grandparents everywhere. May their prayers strengthen our families and help us to pass on the gift of faith to future generations.
Looking ahead, I warmly encourage everyone to join us for our Marian celebration at Marple Bridge on Sunday 16 August at the 11:00 am Mass. Gathering together in honour of Our Lady is always a joyful opportunity to deepen our love for Christ through the example and prayers of his Blessed Mother. EVERYONE IS WARMLY INVITED. Please bring a plate of food to share, your own drinks and glasses, a picnic chair, and stay to enjoy this special celebration together! We would be grateful for volunteers to help tidy the garden beforehand, bring and set up gazebo(s), and put up bunting. If you are able to help in any way, please let us know. I hope that many parishioners from across our communities will be able to take part.
Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for August is " For mutual coexistence." He asks us to pray that societies where living together seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons. Let us unite with the Holy Father in this intention, praying that our homes, our parishes and our communities may become places of reconciliation, understanding and peace.
BUXTON PARISH AGM NOTIFICATIONS & PRESENTATION OF PARISH ACCOUNTS this Thursday 30th July 7.00pm in the Parish Centre. All parishioners are warmly encouraged to attend as we reflect on parish life, finances and future plans.
Blessing of Grandparents and the Elderly
Let us pray.
Lord our God,
you have given these your faithful
the grace to maintain their hope in you
through all life’s changes,
and to taste and see your goodness.
We bless you for the gifts
you have showered on them for so many years.
We ask that they may find joy in a renewed strength of spirit
that they may have good health;
and that they may inspire us by the example of their serene way of life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes – July 2026 by Gemma Day
During the week beginning 13th July, I was blessed to take part in our Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes with fellow pilgrims from St Anne’s, across the UK and beyond. It was a truly special experience, filled with prayer, friendship and moments of quiet reflection. A particular highlight for me was the honour of carrying the St Anne’s Parish banner during the processions. Walking with our banner among thousands of pilgrims was a deeply moving experience, and I felt very proud to represent our parish and carry the prayers and intentions of our community to such a holy place. Like many pilgrims, I spent time at the Grotto where Our Lady appeared to St Bernadette, attended Mass, joined the torchlight procession and took time for personal prayer. I was especially touched by the atmosphere of faith, compassion and care that is present throughout Lourdes. I returned home feeling grateful, refreshed in faith, and thankful for the opportunity to have represented St Anne’s Parish in such a special way.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. St Bernadette, pray for us.
PARISH CELEBRATION this Sunday, 26th July, to celebrate the Feast of St Anne and St Joachim, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. The day will include a Celebration Mass, a procession around the church, and a parish picnic on the Presbytery patio/Hardwick Room with shared food and fellowship. ALL WELCOME. Please bring a plate of food to share, your own drinks and glasses, a picnic chair, and stay to enjoy this special celebration together! The Hardwick Room will be open from 9:30am if you want to drop your food off before Mass.
PARISH COMMUNITY CENTRE: Our volunteer management team, Sue, Iwona and Clare, need support as volunteers don't last forever! If you can spare some time to help, please speak to Sue Hardman, our organist. If you're unable to volunteer, you can still support the Centre at no extra cost by joining easyfundraising and shopping with over 8,000 retailers, or by buying a £1 High Peak Community Lottery ticket. For more information, see the posters in church or visit the Parish Website.
Thank you for supporting this important parish facility.
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
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BANK DETAILS FOR PAYMENTS/STANDING ORDERS
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 Greg
Centre Management Committee (CMC): Sue Hardman, Clare O’Neill, Marion Redman
Click to see the new St. Annes Community Centre
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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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