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 BEN WRITES: This is a summary of the weekly letter from our pastor. Please also see the ‘ Fr Ben Writes’ page for full details
- The Gospel for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Matthew 10:26–33, speaks straight into the fears many of us carry in our daily lives. Jesus tells His disciples three times, “Do not fear,” because He knows how easily fear can hold us back from living fully and faithfully.
- Jesus reassures us that our lives are held in the hands of a loving Father who sees us, knows us, and values us more than we can imagine. When we trust this truth, fear loosens its grip and faith begins to lead.
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
- We mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www.dayforlife.org. The second collection will go towards the Day for Life Fund.
- SATURDAY MORNING ADORATION of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at New Mills on Saturday 27 June at 11am. All are welcome. If you would like to read, please arrive early and speak with Fionuala
- STELLA MARIS (FORMERLY APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA) is seeking a volunteer from New Mills to help with Sea Sunday on 12th July.
- 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
- PEONIES AT NEW MILLS Donated in loving memory of Mary Chadwick who has always grown these flowers for the church.
- CHRISTIAN AID WEEK FINAL DONATIONS ARE:
Churches and Community: £2787 Plant and Cake Sale £1075 On-line £1403
Gift Aid £655 Total contributions: £5920
A huge thanks to all who supported and donated in any way. - PARISH GM & ACCOUNTS PRESENTATION:
Churches and Community: £2787 Plant and Cake Sale £1075 On-line £1403
Thur 23rd July 7:00 pm in New Mills parish hall - COURSE ON CATHOLICISM/RCIA: We are hoping to start this course in July, for people who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith. We still need a second adult to help to run this course. If you are interested and able to give up an hour a week (probably on a Saturday or Sunday), please contact Mary on 07443 841223
- 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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