Father Greg Writes
As we begin the 9th week in Ordinary Time we celebrate today the Solemnity of The most Holy Trinity.
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- In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear some of the most loved and profound words in Scripture: “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…” In the mystery of the Holy Trinity, we encounter a God who is not distant, but who is love itself – Father, Son and Holy Spirit, united in perfect communion and reaching out to us in mercy and salvation. Jesus reminds us that God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but to save it. We are invited to place our trust in that love and to live as people transformed by it, reflecting God’s compassion, forgiveness and faithfulness in our homes, communities and parish family.
- The Holy Father’s prayer intention for June is for the values of sport: That sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth. We pray that sport may always bring people together, especially young people, fostering friendship, teamwork and mutual understanding across communities and nations.
- Please keep in your prayers the diocesan priests who are gathered in conference this week, that it may be a time of encouragement, fraternity and renewal in their ministry. Please also pray for me as I take a period of annual leave, with my class- mates from Seminary days. Sincere thanks to Fr Frank Carvill, who incidentally went to the same Seminary as me (San Albano. The English College, Valladolid, Spain) who will kindly celebrate the Masses in New Mills and Marple Bridge during my absence.
- 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.
New Mills – Thursday 23rd July, 7.00pm in the Parish Hall, New Mills.
Buxton – Thursday 30th July, 7.00pm in the Parish Hall.
All parishioners are warmly encouraged to attend as we reflect on parish life, finances and future plans. - CHRISTIAN AID CAKE AND PLANT SALE Thank you to all who supported the event at Marple Methodist Churc on the 9th May. A total of £1070 was raised. Thank you to all who gave plants and cakes and helped on the day. The money from the envelopes will be counted on June 10th.
- SATURDAY MORNING ADORATION: Our next Saturday morning Adoration will take place at New Mills on Saturday 30th May at 11am; all are welcome. If you would like to read, please arrive early and speak with Fionuala or Mary.
- 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
- Please continue to pray for the Diocesan 5 year plan ‘Go make Disciples…..’ Pope Francis reminded us, “without prayer all our activity risks being fruitless and our message empty. Jesus wants each of us to be people who bear witness to His good news, not only with words but above all by a life transfigured by God’s presence.”(Evangelii Gaudium, 259). (P9)
Below you can find copies of newsletters sent over the last six weeks.
30th May
23rd May
17th May
10th May
3rd May
25th April
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