Father Greg Writes

      • The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally known as Laetare Sunday. The word ‘Laetare’ means “Rejoice”, and it reminds us that even in the midst of our Lenten journey of prayer, fasting and repentance, the joy of Easter is already beginning to shine through. In the Gospel this Sunday (John 9:1–41) we hear the powerful story of the man born blind whom Jesus restores to sight. At first the man sees only darkness, but after encountering Christ his eyes are opened and he gradually comes to recognise who Jesus truly is. The miracle is not only about physical sight; it is about the deeper gift of spiritual sight. While the man who was blind comes to believe, others who think they can see remain closed to the truth. This Gospel invites each of us to reflect on our own lives. During Lent we are asked to allow Christ to open our eyes: to see more clearly the ways in which God is present in our lives, to recognise our need for healing and forgiveness, and to grow in faith. As we continue our Lenten journey, may we allow the light of Christ to guide us more fully.
      • 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.

      14th March
      7th March
      28th February
      21st February
      14th February
      7th February

      If you want a copy of an older item please contact the parish administrator

       

  • SERVICES & EVENTS 15th March week
  • Mass Sat 16:00 MB Sun 09:30 NM 11:30 MB
  • 2nd collection for Easter Flowers NM
  • Mass 10:00 Tue & Thu NM & Wed & Fri MB
  • Wed 18th 14:00 St Patricks Day social NM
  • Thu 19th 11:00 Mary Chadwick Burial NM
  • Fri 20th 14:00 St Patricks Day social MB
  • Fri 20th 18:00 Stations of the Cross NM
  • Sun 22nd 12:30 Nancy Bebbington Baptism MB
  • Mon 23rd Mar schools pilgrim walk -NM>MB
  • Holy Week services are on ‘Mass times’ page
  • See bulletin for details of all events
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