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14th April, 2019
PALM SUNDAY
SATURDAY 11.00 a.m. Confessions
6.00 p.m. Mass – Gerald Dawson - RIP
SUNDAY 10.00 a.m. Mass – For all Parishioners
5.00 p.m. Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross.
MONDAY N.B. 10.00 a.m. Service of Reconciliation with visiting Clergy
7.00 p.m. Service of Reconciliation with visiting Clergy
WEDNESDAY 11.30 a.m. Mass of the Chrism at St Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham
MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.30 p.m. – Mass of the Last Supper with Watching until 10.00pm – Welfare of Hilary Rustage
GOOD FRIDAY 11.00 a.m. Churches Together Walk of Witness from St John’s Church
3.00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy
EASTER SATURDAY 7.30 p.m. Easter Vigil – John Reynolds - RIP
EASTER SUNDAY (21st April) 10.00a.m. Mass of the Resurrection – For all Parishioners
OFFERTORY 30/31st March - Planned Giving - £229.00; Loose Plate - £139.01; Standing Orders - £287.63; Total £655.64. Many thanks.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK AND HOUSEBOUND
MAKE HOLY WEEK SPECIAL
Come and join us on Monday at 10.00 a.m. in the morning or 7pm in the evening for one of our Services of Reconciliation. They will be based on C.J.M. music version of “Born for this”, the Stations of the Cross with Sieger Koders’ artwork. Fr Kevin from Chapel and Fr Hugh from Hassop will be joining us. Maundy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, Good Friday Solemn Liturgy and the Easter Vigil on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. (No 6pm Mass) speak for themselves! Would 12 people please sign up to have their feet washed on Thursday night? Would everyone bring a Spring Plant for the Easter Garden?
URGENT CHURCH REPAIRS
Our Church has now had scaffold erected on all sides and the stone masons have moved in. You will see at the entrance how they are beginning to re-point the stone by grinding out the mortar first. We aren’t having a total re-point – that would be unnecessary and cost millions – but more of a patchwork one. The Glaziers will come and take the Rose Window away for a month. The total estimated cost is £106,405.
SPRING TEA – A big thank you to all who came to the tea last Sunday and also to Esther King and her team of helpers who prepared and served it.
SUNDAY CLUB
Our Community Centre’s ‘Sunday Club’ for those 65 and over who are on their own on a Sunday Afternoon is in Waitrose’s Green Token Scheme for April. Please support it if you’re a Waitrose shopper. The next meeting will be May 12th 2-4pm with a Tai Chi talk/demonstration, refreshments and Indoor Kurling. £3 donation. For more information speak to Caroline Higgins or email sundayclubgo@gmail.com. See the notice at the back of the church.
EASYFUNDRAISING
Our 18 supporters have now raised £155 at no cost to themselves. How? Mainly by shopping online at some of the 3,600 retailers who will donate to STAND if you go to their websites via Easyfundraising. Join at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=187409 and raise more funds.
REPOSITORY
We have a lovely selection of cards for Easter, First Communion, Confirmation, Birthday, and Mass Bouquet Cards. There is also a small selection of gifts suitable for occasions such as Easter. Do have a look! If there is something special that you would like to order, please speak to Jill or email stannesbuxton@gmail.com and we will try our best to get it for you!
FIND US ON FACEBOOK AT www.facebook.com/StAnnesRCBuxton
LIVING SUSTAINABLY Day Zero is a zero waste shop at number 30 on the High Street in Buxton which is situated just past the Post Office. You can buy all sorts of things there that do not harm the earth and food can be bought with no waste by taking your own containers and only buying what you need. Why not pop in this week and see how you can take your first steps to reducing the massive amount of waste which we all produce? Day Zero is open from 10.00 a.m. every day except Wednesday.
A BIG THANK YOU to Mike Monaghan who spoke to us so movingly at Mass last weekend. Should we all put his leaflet on our fridge?
ROSARY GROUP DECEASED Mrs Avion Woodruff, George Timms, Mrs A Westall, Mrs McGovern, Sr Margaret Mary Slater, Mr C Green, Mrs B Szostakowicz, Mrs Thornley, Mrs Bailey, Mr J Fleming, Mrs J Attwood, Mrs M Feely, Mrs Shepherd, Mr & Mrs Gilbride are the people we prayed for a Mass last Sunday.
SAFEGUARDING Please take a look at our new entry on the Homepage.
SAFEGUARDING SUMMIT IN ROME
Please take the time to look at the official website – it’s both very sobering and hopeful. ( www.pbc2019.org ).
ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHURCH CHOIR NEEDS YOU!
We are recruiting new members so please come along and give choir a try. We rehearse on Monday at 6pm until 7pm at church. All levels of singers are in our choir, and we enjoy a friendly relaxed atmosphere in rehearsals whilst still working hard and achieving great things! As well as singing at Mass (approx once a month) we will also be performing at concerts and charity events throughout the coming year, so we rehearse a mixture of sacred and secular music. Our choir is open to all, no audition is necessary to join, reading music is an asset but definitely not essential.
Clare O’Neill is the musical director of the choir. She trained at the RNCM in Manchester and has sung with Opera Companies all over Europe firstly as a chorister and then as a soloist. Her main employers in the UK were Welsh National Opera, Opera North and Scottish Opera. (Her first job out of college was actually with Buxton International Opera Festival). She moved to Buxton in 1999 and has been an active member of the parish since then.
Singing is a great hobby, it has many benefits to both young and old, come along and give us a try!! Email Clareoneill522@gmail.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO YVONNE RIPLEY who has recently become Lay Catholic Chaplain to the University of Derby at Buxton. She will keep us informed of relevant university events.
DERBYSHIRE BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP (EUPD)
A support group for those with the above diagnosis has been running in Chesterfield on the first and third Mondays of each month between 7-9 p.m which offers information, support and a place for people to feel welcome and included. A further group has now opened in Matlock between 1-3pm on the second Monday of each month. For further information please contact Sue Wheatcroft on 07597 644558 or derbyshireborderlinepd@gmail.com
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL HOPES FOR OUTREACH AND FINANCE
You said “We would like to see more Outreach, but we should have realistic expectations; We should make a rota offering lifts to Mass for people who need transport; Thanks to those who already bring others to Mass. Quarterly Finance Reports; Financial Snapshots in the Newsletter and notices at the back of the Church”.
The questions we should ask of all these hopes are – who is going to do them? Do we have parishioners here, now, who will take responsibility for them? Are we expecting Fr Gerry to initiate them all? Who will come forward to take these initiatives along with the Parish Pastoral Council?
VISIT TO THE BUXTON FOODBANK - HOW TO BECOME EMPLOYABLE
During our recent visit we found out that our Foodbank had distributed 1,267 seven day food parcels in the last year. That’s just over 25 parcels each week. The real thrust of the organisation is trying to give its users the confidence and skills to get back into part-time or voluntary work. They have been very successful in this and over the past 3 years 50 people have been helped back into at least part-time work. This part of the organisation is called “Zinc Employability” and has a number of coaches and mentors. Paul, the Director, can be contacted on 01298 214926 or paul@zink.ork.uk Would you like me to invite him to come to Mass one weekend in the Autumn to talk to us about it all?
PARISH CENTRE GRANT For £25,000 – for the Parish Centre insulation of the main hall and the Nagle rooms upstairs; for the redecoration of the Hall; the replacement of spent Velux windows and external and kitchen door; and the zoning of the heating into 4 different areas. This has been awarded by the Police Commissioner for Crime Prevention and Community Development. We have also obtained £900 from Derby University for wi-fi access for the whole building. Our thanks to Bruce Thomson who obtained the grants and to Ian Deaville who is overseeing the work. It will start next week.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL HOPES FOR THE FUTURE
We expressed lots of hopes about Liturgy and Prayer.
“Have a parish retreat; There have been good developments in the past year – keep going!; Regular reflections and prayer events on themes; Continue the Live Simply Project; Encourage parents, children and young people to come to Mass regularly; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday; Confirmation for Adults!”
I will include the hopes for Outreach and Finance next week.
PARISH SOCIAL
MANY THANKS To all who planned, delivered and supported our Parish Social last weekend. There were 78 people there, 18 from Glossop and Alfreton, people really enjoyed themselves with Music and Singalong. Thanks to the Prodigal Sons and Daughters Band from Glossop. We raised £500 for the Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage. Thank you all!
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL HOPES FOR THE FUTURE
This is what you said at the AGM about our hopes for the next year or so about Schools and Youth
“Better links between our 2 Catholic Schools and the parish – more activities between both; Students from St Thomas More School to engage in Reading and Bidding Prayers at Mass; Improving Mass attendance for the young; Involve the Briars and strengthen the link with St Thomas Mores; A more energetic liturgy for young people; Youth band and choir led and organised by themselves; Social events to encourage young people – talent shows and family discos; Confirmation next year; Encourage parents of Holy Communion Children to come to Mass”.
Remember these comments came from some 30 people.
MARIE LEWIS AND JOHN O’MEARA
“John and I felt very privileged to receive the Bishops Medals and Certificates last Saturday and would like to thank Fr Gerry and the many parishioners who have given us such support over the years. Many thanks also to those who provided and served the refreshments afterwards. Marie and John”.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The PPC met last Monday and reviewed the feedback from the AGM at the end of April. Looking back over the past year people said “We appreciated the involvement of Brownies, Guides and Rainbows on Mothering Sunday; the Harvest Festival was brilliant; It’s very encouraging to see new volunteers; There’s more positivity and energy and a sense of hope for the future; It’s good the parish is opening up and reaching out to people; It’s good to have the changes and the continued investment of the Parish Pastoral Council”.
These were all your words and we found them very encouraging. Thank you, I’ll write about your hopes for the future next weekend.
HARDWICK ROOM HAS BEEN REDECORATED
Our thanks to Bruce Thomson who obtained the £1200 grant and to Ian Deaville and Peter Skrobot who oversaw the work. Thanks too to Sue Deaville who is making new curtains. Come and have a look for yourself today.
BIG RECENT BILLS I paid £2,383.20 for repairs to the organ and £2,335.20 for roof repairs to the Church, Presbytery and Parish Centre.
WELCOME BACK TO THE FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES
We had a lovely sunny, warm day for the First Holy Communion of our 25 children. Congratulations! They are joining us today so that we will share their joy together as a parish community. They and their parents will lead us at Mass this morning and we shall distribute the certificates at the end of Mass. I want to specially thank our Catechists who have led the preparations so well – Margaret Swift, Angela Oldfield, Marion McCabe, Matt and Andy Etchells, Ann Woollacott and Lesley Crowther. There will be tea and cakes for everyone in the Parish Centre after Mass.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL AGM
Thank you to the 30 people or so who came to the meeting after Mass last Sunday. Thank you for your feedback about the last year and suggestions for next year. I personally felt very encouraged by it all. There was a general appreciation and approval of “the changes” we are making and some suggestions about doing more social things together in the future. We are hoping to hold a Social Evening on Saturday, July 7th in the Parish Centre from 7.30 p.m. There will be a sing along (lots of popular and Irish favourites) accompanied by Fr Greg Tobin’s Band from Glossop. We’re looking for help with catering and games and raffle prizes. All proceeds will go to the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage Fund.
BIDDING PRAYERS
Our thanks to Marion and Mark McCabe, Mike and Mary Monoghan and Yvonne and Paul Ripley who are starting to write these for our weekend masses beginning today.
ST ANNE’S SCHOOL
Parents were told the news last week that Mrs Clare Sierotko is resigning after being our Headteacher for 15 years. Obviously it’s a sad moment to be saying goodbye to her after such a long and good partnership and friendship. She’s had an operation recently and it was more complicated than expected so is convalescing for another few weeks. The Governors are very grateful that Mrs Julia Wiggins, the Deputy Headteacher, has agreed to step up and fill in for Mrs Sierotko for the moment. We shall, of course, be searching for a new Headteacher from September 1st, 2018.
STAINED GLASS WINDOW – OUR ROSE WINDOW
If you have any information about our Rose Window, such as designer, installer/installation date, characters depicted, benefactor etc. could you please pass this on to Bruce Thomson, Thomson.bruce@tiscali.co.uk or Tel 01298 26406. We need that information to apply for grants for its conservation.
NEW DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Mrs Clare McKenzie was recently appointed as our full-time officer based at Family Care in Nottingham. Tel 0115 9603010. Cath Cassidy, Tel 01298 24663 is our Parish Safeguarding Representative and I thank her for her service to us. If anyone has any concerns or allegations please contact Cath or Clare in complete confidence. Notices have been placed in the Church and Parish Centre Toilets.
ST ANNE’S DEVELOPMENT FUND (STAND)
Donation envelopes with Gift Aid option are in the plastic holders at the back of church should you wish to donate specifically to help with Church, Presbytery and Community Centre maintenance/repair costs.
STARTING THE LIVE SIMPLY PROJECT
Maggie Maiura was emphasizing that we are already trying to live simply, in solidarity and sustainably. This is clearly demonstrated this weekend by our contributions to the CAFOD Lent Fast Day especially by helping Marian and her son Svondo in Zimbabwe. We shall try to organise a visit to the Foodbank and the Nightshelter in Buxton to take a closer look at what each of them is doing and who they are helping. You will find a Live Simply Prayer card in your Hymn Book to-day, we shall say the prayer at the beginning of the Bidding Prayer each weekend from now on.
POPE FRANCIS SAYS
“Return to simplicity which allows you to stop and appreciate the small things, to be grateful for the chances life gives us and to be spiritually detached from what we possess so that we’re not upset by what we lack”.
A BIG THANK YOU to all who have joined or renewed their ‘100 Club’ Subscriptions.
HOLY COMMUNION FROM THE CHALICE We started last weekend and I thought it went fairly well. As we get more used to it, it will run more smoothly and we shall lessen the queue! The Minister gives you the chalice and says “The Blood of Christ”. You reply “Amen”, take the chalice with both hands and take a sip. Then give the chalice back to the Minister. This is an invitation, not obligation, but I encourage you to give it a try when you feel ready. There are leaflets available with the background and details. Once again, our special thanks to ANNE CLEARY who is retiring from this ministry – she has served us since 2005. Thank you Anne.
DERBYSHIRE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS All 24 Catholic Schools in the County, including the City, will be amalgamating into a multi academy trust from September 1st, 2018. It will be called St Ralph Sherwin Academy but our individual schools will continue with their own names but will change into academies. Remember our headteachers and diocesan education officers at this demanding time of change.
NEW PARISH SECRETARY I asked Margaret Swift if she would help us in this way and she agreed. She will normally be in the Parish Office on Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am – 3pm.
BUXTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEAM PARISHES have very generously given us a gift of £500 towards our Parish Funds. I have thanked Rev. Keith Cocking, the Acting Team Rector, and the Parish Pastoral Council for their sensitivity and kindness.
PARISH CONSULTATION DAY A big thank you to everyone who took part – whether for the full day or morning or afternoon. There were about 55 of us altogether and we spent the morning reflecting on how the past couple of years has been for us here at St Anne’s. People shared very personally and movingly. We then moved on to what we think are the priorities for the parish in the next few years and even reduced them to just 2 – you will be hearing what we thought next weekend. In the afternoon we had a prayer service around Fr Dennis’ grave – each of us placed a pebble on the cross – and then continued with the hopes about the next steps for the parish. Thanks to Fabio who cooked – thanks to all those who made cakes and did the refreshments and planning. The Parish Pastoral Council is meeting this Monday and will be planning how to extend the conversation to everyone who comes to mass.
DIOCESAN MEDAL THANK YOU to everyone for the flowers, balloons, cards and all the kind thoughts and wishes that I received on the presentation of the Diocesan medal. A big thank you also to those who provided and served the refreshments, it was such a special occasion. I am honoured and feel very humble to have received the Diocesan medal; however, I receive it on behalf of everyone in our parish. We are a very special parish and how wonderful it was to see how we all came together to allow us to serve our parish and community during the time we were without a Priest. Thank you all. Margaret.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK AND HOUSEBOUND I would like to publish each week in the newsletter the names of those we want to pray for. At the moment I have fifteen peoples’ names. Is there anyone else you would like us to pray for. Please let me know or email stannesbuxton@gmail.com
CHURCH TOILET We have redecorated and reopened the one at the back of the Presbytery which is part of the garage. It will be open during the weekend Masses. Look for the sign at the rear of the Presbytery. Our thanks to Peter Skrobot for the redecoration.
COMMUNITY CENTRE BOOKINGS The Community Centre booking system is up and running. If you wish to book the centre, please see the Community Centre bookings page or text your enquiry to 07376457618.
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL – OFSTED REPORT – The leadership team at St Thomas More School has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Mr Hickey, the Headmaster, has led the school well and continues to ensure that staff are true to the core values of the school. The staff and pupils are exceptionally loyal. As one parent said, ‘This school manages to provide an environment in which my daughter is safe, supported emotionally and challenged academically.’
MASS INTENTIONS There are envelopes at the back of church for Mass Intentions. When you would like to have a Mass offered for your own intentions, please use one of these envelopes and return it to the Presbytery.
POPE FRANCIS recently reminded us that “Nuclear deterrence and the threat of mutually assured destruction cannot be the basis for an ethics of fraternity and peaceful coexistence between people. Spending on nuclear weapons squanders the wealth of nations. When these resources are squandered, the poor and the weak living on the margins of society pay the price. “Question – should the UK replace Trident?”
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Flower Festival Auction of Promises
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
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