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4th/12th June 2026 14th Week of Ordinary Time Year A (II)
Adoration, Confessions & Anointing for 30 minutes before every Mass
Saturday 04 - July
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge for Ann McCormack RIP
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Sunday 05 - July FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Ed Sweeney Intentions
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge for Monsignor Moore Special Intentions
12:30 pm Baptism of Emmie & Finley Normington at Marple Bridge
Monday 06 - July
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for Kath G followed by praying the Rosary
Tuesday 07 - July
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Wednesday 08 - July
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
10:00 am Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Thursday 09 - July
10:00 am Mass at New Mills
Friday 10 - July
10:00 am Mass at Buxton for GW & MA Wood RIP followed by praying the Rosary
10:00 am Mass at Marple Bridge
Saturday 11 - July
11:00 am Adoration and Confessions at Buxton
2:30 pm Baptism of Felicity Chapman at Marple Bridge
4:00 pm Mass at Marple Bridge
5:00 pm Live streamed Mass at Chapel-en-le-Frith
Sunday 12 - July FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - SECOND COLLECTION 'STELLA MARIS'
9:30 am Mass at New Mills for Seamus McMahon (Birthday Anniversary) RIP
10:00 am Live streamed Mass at Buxton
11:30 am Mass at Marple Bridge
12:30 pm Baptism at Buxton for Olivia Wren-Leach
Please pray for all who have recently died including Peter Hurst, whose funeral was at St. Anne’s on 22nd June, and for Diane Martyn whose funeral was at St Anne’s on 23rd June. Also for John Featherstone whose funeral was at Macclesfield Crematorium on 1st July and for Ann Taylor, whose funeral was at Marple Bridge on 30th June. Please remember their families in your prayers.
Fr Benjamin writes: Dear friends, these days we witness many people hiking in Buxton. Anyone who has gone trekking knows this truth well: at the start of the journey, we pack our bags with great enthusiasm. Extra bottles of water, spare clothes, snacks for “just in case,” gadgets we may never use—everything feels necessary. But after a long climb, when the path becomes steep and our breath grows heavy, we suddenly realise the problem. It is not the mountain that slows us down. It is the weight we chose to carry. In many ways, life is no different. We often walk through our days carrying invisible backpacks filled with wants, desires, the search for acknowledgement, name and fame, the pressure to succeed, old wounds we have not forgiven, grudges we have not released. These things feel important at first, even necessary. But as the years pass, they weigh heavily on the heart. They restrict our steps. They make the life tiring. Into this very human experience, Jesus speaks a tender invitation in Matthew 11:25–30: “ Come to me… and I will give you rest… for my yoke is easy and my burden light.” Jesus does not ask us to climb without purpose. He simply asks us to travel light. To let go of what does not give life. To release the burdens that drain our joy. To trust that simplicity is not a loss, but a freedom. When we loosen our grip on unnecessary expectations, when we stop measuring our worth by achievements or applause, when we forgive the hurts that have long weighed us down, something beautiful happens. The path becomes lighter. Our steps become freer. And suddenly, we begin to notice the beauty around us—the people, the moments, the quiet blessings we once rushed past. Jesus invites us to walk with Him, not carrying the world on our shoulders, but carrying only what helps us love, serve, and rejoice. His way is not heavy. His companionship is gentle. His rest is real. May this week be a reminder to check the backpack of your heart. Let go of what burdens you. Keep only what brings grace. And walk lightly with the One who carries us all. Wishing you all the joy of journeying light with Jesus.
Parish AGM Notifications & Presentation of Parish Accounts
Please note the dates for the forthcoming Parish Annual General Meetings, at which the parish accounts will be presented:
Chapel-en-le-Frith – Wednesday 22nd July, immediately after Mass.
Marple Bridge & New Mills – Thursday 23rd July, 7.00 pm in the Parish Hall, New Mills.
Buxton – Thursday 30th July, 7.00 pm in the Parish Hall.
All parishioners are warmly encouraged to attend as we reflect on parish life, finances and future plans. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ. You are more than welcome to attend an AGM at a Parish other than your own to hear the views of your ‘sister’ parishes.
PETER’S PENCE SECOND COLLECTION – To be taken this weekend at ONLY Marple Bridge and New Mills.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the church cleaning at Marple Bridge. Currently it’s done once a month after the Wednesday 10am Mass, but with more help it could be done more regularly. Please message Caroline on 07930 857492 if you are able to help. Also, more welcomers and readers are needed to join the rota for the 11.30 Sunday Mass at Marple Bridge. If you are willing to help, please contact Kate on 07790102011.
WYN’S 95th BIRTHDAY 29th JUNE.
As you know she was a faithful and active member of our community for many years, and she is now a faithful member of our online community. Wyn has treated herself to a very special birthday present which is enabling her to get out and about locally. It's a new chapter for her and she's loving her mobility scooter.
PADLEY PILGRIMAGE On Sunday near/est 12th July at 3:00 pm a walk taking place after 3.30 mass at Grindleford, Derbyshire with a walk from Grindleford Station and Mass at Padley Chapel nearby.
WARMER WELCOME WORKSHOP Tuesday 7th July at 7.00 pm. Join the next online get-together for volunteers with parish-based drop-ins or cafés. The session will explore working with other local agencies and learning from experience. If you’re thinking of starting one, come and find out how others do it! Visit bit.ly/warmerwelcome to book your place.
You are warmly invited to join us in PRAYING THE ROSARY together after the 10:00 am Mass on Mondays and Fridays at St Anne’s.
Young people aged 14-18 are invited to the ASCENT’s Alpha Holy Spirit Day on Sat 11th July, 12.30 pm - 6.30 pm, at The Briars Retreat Centre, Matlock, DE4 5BW. The cost of the Day is £3, and more details are available from esther@theascentuk.co.uk
Many men, women, and children around the world suffer for their faith. Aid to the Church in Need has launched a global petition on religious freedom, urging governments and the UN to protect the right to believe and hold persecutors accountable. Please show support by signing the petition at ACN UK
There will be A PARISH CELEBRATION in Buxton on Sunday 26th July, the Feast of St Anne and St Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The day will include a Celebration Mass, a procession around the church, and a garden party with shared food on the Presbytery Patio. Please join us and bring something to share.
CANDLES & BEESWAX PRODUCTS - Due to family commitments, we have not been able to open our garden as part of the Buxton Garden Trail this year, and as a result, we have been left with a range of beeswax products that we usually “sell” at the event. We are therefore making the candles and other products available in the repository at the back of the church. They include some items made from surplus St Anne’s church stocks. All proceeds from the sale will, as always, go to St Anne’s church funds. John and Lisa
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. Please find Gift Aid forms at the back of church and on the website. 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
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
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
Charity number 1134449 Company registration number 7151646
