Father Greg Writes
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- As we enter into the solemn and beautiful celebration of Palm Sunday, we begin our journey through Holy Week, accompanying the Lord from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the depths of His Passion. In today’s Gospel from Gospel of Luke (Luke 22:14–23:56), we hear the full account of the Passion: the Last Supper, the agony in the garden, Peter’s denial, the trial, and ultimately the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a powerful and moving reminder of the depth of Christ’s love—a love poured out completely for each one of us.
- As a parish community, we are deeply grateful to all who have worked so hard to prepare our churches and liturgies for this sacred time. Your dedication helps all of us to enter more fully into these holy mysteries. Thank you. Holy Week is not simply something we observe; it is something we are invited to live. I warmly encourage everyone to participate as fully as possible in the liturgies of the coming days. Walk with the Lord through His Passion, keep watch with Him, and rejoice in the hope of the Resurrection. May this Holy Week be a time of grace, reflection, and renewal for us all.
- Holy Week services will take place across all our churches:
- Maundy Thursday7:00pm – New Mills and Chapel
- Good Friday 3:00pm – Buxton and Marple Bridge
- Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday)7:00pm – Buxton and Marple Bridge
- Easter Sunday Chapel 9am, New Mils 9.30am, Buxton 11am, Marple Bridge 11.15am.
- These sacred days are the heart of the Church’s year as we celebrate the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord. Please do make every effort to join us as we walk with Christ through these holy days and celebrate the joy of Easter together
- The Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for March is for nuclear disarmament and peace, and families in crisis — that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts even in their differences. We are encouraged to keep this intention in our prayers throughout the month.
- As we journey through Lent, we are also mindful of Bishop Patrick’s Five-Year Diocesan Mission Plan, “Go, make disciples of all nations.” Lent is a privileged time to renew our commitment to this call — deepening our own relationship with Christ and finding simple, practical ways to share faith, hope, and love with others.
- 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.
29th March
23rd March
21st March
14th March
7th March
28th February
21st FebruaryIf you want a copy of an older item please contact the parish administrator
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