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 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: Please also see the ‘Fr Greg Writes’ page
- As we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Eastertide, the Gospel gives us words of deep comfort from the Lord: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still, and trust in me.” (John 14:1-12).
- Today many from across the Diocese take part in the annual Beauvale Pilgrimage, honouring the witness of the Carthusian Martyrs. Tuesday is a Day of Special Prayer for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. On Friday we mark the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV.
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
- Masses on Ascension Day (Thurs May 14th) Buxton 10am & 6pm, Chapel 12 Noon, New Mills 9.30am. Marple Bridge 11.15am
- Lourdes 2026 – I wonder if you might be interested in coming to Lourdes with me this Summer? We will be joining the Diocesan Pilgrimage on a chartered plane from East Midlands Airport Monday 13th July – Friday 17th July. There will be a team of doctors, nurses and a full complement of health care professionals on the pilgrimage and we can provide travel insurance for anyone with any kind of medical need. You can book your place with our agent Tangney Tours 01732886666. If you are in need of medical assistance tell Tangney Tours that you would like to stay in the Hotel Padoue, otherwise stay in the Hotel Eliseo. Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette pray for us!
- ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PARISH
- CHRISTIAN AID WEEK There will be a plant and cake sale at Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane SK6 7AW on Saturday 9th May from 10am-12.30pm. A variety of plants will be available and donations of plants welcome on Friday 8th May from 6-9pm or Saturday 9th May between 9 and 10am.
- ADULT FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY: Following on from the meeting about future groups in our Parish, we are hoping that some of you will be interested in coming together to discuss new ideas to develop our faith. There will be a short meeting after 9.30 Mass in New Mills church hall, on Sunday 17th May to look at ways in which we can develop spiritual formation in our Parish. All are welcome; why not speak with Joe and Mary, and meet some like-minded people?
- WEDNESDAY CLUB will next be meeting on the 27th May. We are looking to put on an Afternoon Tea. Hopefully we can get Fr Greg to provide the entertainment. !!!All welcome, come as a family. If the weather is good we can be outside.
- CALLING ALL MUSICIANS – MARPLE BRIDGE If you play a musical instrument or sing, please come and join our little choir at Marple Bridge. Speak to Betty for Saturday mass and Alison for Sunday mass. You will be made very welcome.
MISSIO(Red Boxes) the Catholic Church’s official charity for overseas mission. If you would like to donate please call 020 7821 9755 or email [email protected]. Further information available on the Parish website. - WELCOMERS AND READERS ROTA- MARPLE BRIDGE Please note that as the Saturday evening mass is remaining at 4pm, the new rota is now incorrect. A new version will be available from the back of church as soon as possible. If you do not wish to remain on the rota please let Pauline Howell know on 07932 723359 or [email protected]
- 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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