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

    • Please 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). Please remember in your Masses and Prayers Michael Hammond RIP. We also welcome Ottilie Blossom Mater who will be baptised at Marple Bridge.
    • SCHOOLS PILGRIM WALK Valient pupils from New Mills primary school met at the church on Monday 23rd March then walked across the hills to Mellor. On the way they made the stations of the cross. We congratulate all involved in this activity which we hope to repeat later in the year
    • CLICK HERE for pictures of the pilgrims
    • BIG THANKYOU to all the children, parents and staff of Marple Bridge School who have made beautiful Easter gardens for the church.
    • Enabling Our Mission Campaign
    • Bishop Patrick asked me if I will now lead the Enabling Our Mission Campaign across our worshipping community and I am pleased to accept this request. This Sunday Kristen Dougherty from the campaign mission team spoke at our Masses about this campaign, and was available afterwards to address any questions or concerns. I ask you all to think about how you may support it, to ask questions and to pray for its succes.
    • There is an online meeting with Bishop Patrick on Thursday 26th March at 7pm. To register please contact Paul Bodenham (Diocese) on 07470907656.
    • Click here for information about the diocesan mission plan
    • DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
    • DAY OF EUCHARISTIC REFLECTION: At New Mills on Saturday 28th March, starting with tea and coffee at 9.30am and finishing at 2.00pm. The theme of the day is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; we will be exploring and reflecting on some of the saints’ thoughts on Adoration, as well as the practicalities of organising a service. There will also be an hour of Eucharistic Adoration at 11.00am. Whilst this day fulfils the requirements for Eucharistic Ministers to complete a day of renewal, all interested parishioners are welcome to attend and learn more about this beautiful sacrament. Please bring a packed lunch
    • HELP NEEDED
    • EASTER SERVICES- MARPLE BRIDGE & NEW MILLS A large number of extra readers and volunteers are needed, for our Easter Services across both of our churches. A sheet is at the back of both churches for volunteers to sign. Please offer your help and sign up as soon as you can.
    • READERS AND WELCOMERS ROTA SATURDAY EVENING MASS – MARPLE BRIDGE The new rota will start after Easter when the mass time will revert to 6.30pm. If you would like to join the rota or make any changes please let Pauline Howell know by email at [email protected] or phone 07932 723359. Thank you.
    •  To find our more about our pastors please click here

     

    Our Churches

    St Mary’s Church

    1 Hollins Lane, Marple Bridge,
    Stockport

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    The Church of the Annunciation

    St. Mary’s Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire

    How to find us

  • SERVICES HOLY WEEK 2026
  • Sat28th Adoration 9:30-14:00 NM Mass 16:00 MB
  • Sun29th Palm Sunday Mass 09:30 NM 11:30MB
  • Sun29th 12:30 Baptism Ottilie Blossom Mater MB
  • Tue31st Mass 10:00 NM
  • Wed 1st Communion Service 10:00 MB
  • Thu 2nd Maundy Thursday Mass 19:00 NM
  • Fri 3rd Good Friday Service 15:00 MB
  • Sat 4th Easter Vigil Service 19:00 MB
  • Sun 5th Easter Day Mass 09:30 NM 11:30 MB
  • CLICK HERE for pilgrimage pictures.
  • See bulletin for details of all events
  • PARISH BULLETINS
  • CLICK HERE for the latest parish newsletter.
  • CLICK HERE for The PPC’s latest letter.