Parish newsletter · 2 February 2025

This is a historical edition. Dates, notices, service times and contact details are reproduced as published at the time. Please consult the latest newsletter for current information.

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February is d edicated to the Holy Family

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Diocese of Northampton. Parishes of:

Our Lady of Walsingham

and St John Ogilvie, Corb y

Parish Priest:

Fr Christopher Perry,2 E p∙i s0co2pa ∙l V2ic5ar

E: parish.ourladyofwalsingham@northamptondiocese.org
Website: ourladyofwalsinghamcorby.org
Parish Secretary: Mrs Maggie Cleary
Parish Office Tel.: 01536 203121
Parish Office: Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:30pm

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please ring:

Our Lady of Walsingham Parish: Caroline - 07947485935
St John Ogilvie Parish: Kirsty - 07956363869
Diocesan Safeguarding Office: Danielle - 01604 723514

Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School:

Head: Mrs M. Hayes Email: office@olw.cor.olicatschool.org
Tel.: 01536 203805 Website: www.ourladys.co.uk

Sr Philomena Benedict and Fr Richard Ounsworth
(both of whom are Dominicans from our Diocese)
will join us on Saturday, 31st May for an afternoon
Reqguaitehsecriantg iwni tPha Hcoel:y Mass, Confession, the Rosary,
Spiritual Talks, Refreshments and much more from
12:00 midday. Please save the date!

Liturgies: St John Ogilvie Church

Tea and coffee are served after the Sunday Mass!

Sun., 2nd February: PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
Parish Mass Book: Page 296
5:00pm MASS
Intention: John Sackey, RIP
Intention: Jim Reilly, RIP

Fri., 7th February: Feria
→ There is no Rosary, Mass or Confession ‘slot’ today

Sun., 9th February: ORDINARY SUNDAY: FIVE
Parish Mass Book: Page 135
5:00pm MASS
Intention: The Rev. John Osborne, RIP

Liturgies: Our Lady of Walsingham Church

Sun., 2nd February: PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
Parish Mass Book: Page 296
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Simon Hemmings, RIP (A)
Intention: Moira Lynn
8:30am MASS
Intention: Margaret Mason Crawford, RIP
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: RIP: Members of the Jordan,
Kelly & Gollogly families
Intention: Bernadette Murray, Intention

Mon., 3rd February: St Blaise, Bishop & Martyr
9:30am MASS
Intention: Catherine Gallagher, RIP (A)
Intention: Special Intention
10:00am ✝ The St Blaise Blessing of Throats

Tues., 4th February: Votive of the Precious Blood
9:30am MASS
Intention: Vivienne Smith, RIP
Intention: Andrew Langer, RIP

Wed., 5th February: St Agatha, Virgin & Martyr
9:30am MASS
Intention: Ian Garvey, RIP
Intention: Franny Lagan, RIP (2nd A)
10:00am ✝ Rosary in the Holy House

Thu., 6th February: Ss Paul Miki & his Companions
9:30am MASS
Intention: Laurence McCahill, RIP
Intention: Mary Kitson, Intention
4:30pm Reception of Ian Garvey, RIP

Fri., 7th February: Feria
10:00am FUNERAL MASS: Ian Garvey, RIP

Sat., 8th February: St Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
9:30am MASS
Intention: Special Intention
Intention: Patrick Lagan, RIP (41st A)
10:00am Eucharistic Exposition & Rosary
10:00am Sacrament of Confession

Sun., 9th February: ORDINARY SUNDAY: FIVE
Parish Mass Book: Page 135
5:30pm VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
Intention: Ian Garvey, RIP
8:30am MASS
Intention: Sandra McGrory, RIP
Intention: pro populo
10:00am MASS
Intention: Gerald Fox, RIP (A)

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Requiescat in Pace:

Ian Garvey, whose Funeral Mass will take place in Our
Lady of Walsingham Church on Friday, 7th February at
10:00am. The Rite of Reception of the Body into the
Church will take place on 6th February at 4:30pm.

Our Diocesan Anniversary:

Please pray for a missionary spirit in our
Diocese, as we do at each Sunday Mass,
as we approach the 175th anniversary of
our foundation on 29th September 2025.

DONA Machine: This is now operational in Our Lady
of Walsingham Church for offertory donations, etc.

Seven Day Lamps:

To sponsor the Sacred Heart of Jesus lamp, the Our
Lady of Walsingham lamp, the Our Lady of Grace lamp
or the St Joseph the Worker lamp, contact the Office.

A Message from Corby SVP:

The members of the Corby St Vincent de Paul Society
(‘SVP’) offer their sincere appreciation to everyone
who support their work via the weekly collection and
its foodbank. Sadly, the number of people who are in
need continues to grow and all of our SVP food parcels
are distributed to families in our Catholic Schools and
wider parishes. This is a list of items that are needed:
soup, tins of spaghetti, beans and tomatoes, dried
pasta, sauce, rice, tinned vegetables, tinned meat,
tinned fish, tinned fruit, tinned custard, tinned rice
pudding, breakfast cereals, biscuits, tea, coffee, long
life juice, UHT milk, disposable razors, shampoo, toilet
rolls deodorant, shower gel and toothpaste. If you can
give any of these items, please use the box in Church.

✝ Our Lady of Walsingham Rosary Group:

This meets each Wednesday after the 9:30am Mass in
the ‘Holy House’ for half an hour and all are welcome.

ThTeh eS aScarcerde dH eHaerat rot f oJfe Jseussu csa cnadnled lbe ubrunrsn fso fro trh:e:
Bernadette Murray, Intention
Private Intentions of the Clergy
& Jim Reilly, RIP

The seven-day candle at the statue of
Our Lady of Walsingham burns for:

Nora & Tommy Sweeny, RIP

The seven-day candle at the statue
of Our Lady of Grace burns for:

James: Intention

The St Joseph the Work er candle burns for the:

Sullivan Family: Intention

✝ Monday, 3rd February: The St Blaise Blessing of
Throats will be offered after the 9:30am Mass.

→ Friday, 7th February: There is no Rosary, Mass or
Confession ‘slot’ at St John Ogilvie Church; due to the
Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Walsingham Church.

Sing at Mass - Chant Day:

A time of exploring the beauty of chant at Holy Mass
on Saturday, 22nd February from 12:30pm to 3:00pm
at Northampton Cathedral; join in-person or via the
livestream. The day will be led by Helen Murphy and
Fr Daniel Rooke and is open to everyone. Don’t miss
the opportunity to reconnect with chant in a fresh and
creative way! Light refreshments will be available.

Sacrament of Confirmation Dates:

Classes 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Parish Meeting Room
∙ Saturday, 8th March ∙ Saturday, 15th March
∙ Saturday, 22nd March ∙ Saturday, 26th April
∙ Saturday, 3rd May ∙ Saturday, 10th May
Sacrament of Reconciliation
∙ Saturday, 29th March at 1:30pm in the Church
Mass of Confirmation Rehearsal
∙ Saturday, 7th June at 11:30am in the Church
Mass of Confirmation with Bishop David
∙ Saturday, 14th June at 2:00pm in the Church

‘A Journey of Hope’

The Diocese is running an online
Lent prayer course and there is an
introductory webinar on Monday,
3rd February at 7:30pm; for more
details and to register please visit:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northamptondio\ cese/1506153

Next Weekend’s Newsletter:

This will have QR codes and weblinks so that you can
register with our parishes; this will also enable you to
receive the newsletter direct to your email inbox!

Marriage Celebration on Sat., 15th February:

Married couples are invited to a “National Marriage
Week” celebration at Northampton Cathedral. The
day starts at 1:00pm and will include Mass, afternoon
activities, a varied children’s programme of events and
evening hospitality. To register (which is essential)
visit: https://bit.ly/teamsgbcentral-2025eventsignup

We encourage our young people to complete
the ‘quizzes’ on the front of the newsletter!

United in the loving embrace of the Holy Family,

Fr Christopher & Fr Wayne

Names of Jesus puzzle

Unscramble: NMAULEME; SIMEHSA; EEREDREM.

Fill in the blank:

• The ______ of the tribe of Judah.
• The bright and morning ______.
• The ______ of the world.

Words: STAR · LIGHT · LION.