The parish of St Mary’s Marple Bridge and the Annunciation New Mills
Welcome to our website describing our efforts to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the 21st Century Everyone is welcome to join us at any of our Services or events.
Latest news about our parish
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- Please remember in your Masses and Prayers Anthony Gray and Ann Dempsey who are recently deceased. Please also pray for the sick: Marie Davies, Maria Dawson, Patricia Atkinson (to be added to this list please contact the parish office or collect a form from the back of church).
- FR GREG WRITES: This is a summary of the weekly letter from our pastor. Please also see the ‘ Fr Greg Writes’ page for full details
- This Sunday we celebrate the great Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), when we give thanks for the immeasurable gift of the Eucharist – the abiding presence of Christ among us.
- We offer our sincere thanks to our Eucharistic Ministers for their faithful commitment and generous service in assisting at Mass and in taking Holy Communion to the sick and housebound.
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
- DEEPENING OUR FAITH A warm invitation to join our friendly and informal faith sharing meeting at St Mary’s, Marple Bridge. At each session we read and discuss the bible readings and psalm for the day and offer group and individual prayer. All are welcome. Next meeting is 10 June at 2.30pm. See the poster at the back of church or speak to Alison Keaton for more information
- Parish Annual General Meeting & Presentation of Parish Accounts for New Mills and Marple Bridge will be on Thursday 23rd July, 7.00pm in the Parish Hall, New Mills. All parishioners are warmly encouraged to attend as we reflect on parish life, finances and future plans.
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 15th August will be celebrated in Marple Bridge after the 11.30am Mass on Sunday 16th August, with a procession and shared refreshments. Once again, please come prepared as we gather together in faith and fellowship.
- ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PARISH
- Please note that the large Crucifix in the Church at New Mills will be removed soon for restoration and renewal. Thanks to Nick for arranging this.
- ADULT FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY: Many thanks to all who attended and contributed to our meeting last Sunday; we now have a number of ideas for going forward into September. We are also looking for a second person to teach the RCIA course to at least four adults. This is a great way to learn more about our Catholic faith and develop your personal faith journey. Please speak with Mary or Joe if you would be interested; the course will probably take place at the weekends.
- Thanks to Peter from Chapel en le Frith who keeps the books and the accounts of all 3 parishes. Income from the year ended 31st March 2026 for NM & MB is:
Paid direct to bank £20,089.00 Loose Plate NM £9,511.21 and MB £10,506.72 Total £40,106.93
- Thank you to those who have contributed so generously to the Missionary enabling fund. It is not too late to play your part.Click here for information about the diocesan mission plan
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